Episodes

  • EP 22: TPI, a health journey update, and nerding out on golf for the girlies with Dave Phillips
    Jul 9 2025

    On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up on all the things— from Mel’s hiking adventure (and struggles) in Colorado to Kira turning her empty house into a private concert venue.

    They’re also joined by Dave Phillips, co-founder of TPI, Titleist Performance Institute. They talk about golf fitness, fueling, the differences between male and female training and how custom programs can seriously boost your game. Plus, Mel, Kira and Dave weigh in on the great golf ball rollback debate and why coaches’ messaging needs to be much simpler when trying to reach players, especially the amateur golfers who just wanna have fun.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • EP 20: Magic Coins, Karaoke, and the big win at Erin Hills with Jeff Brighton
    Jun 25 2025

    On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira are joined by Jeff Brighton — who is FAMOUSLY on the bag for Maja Stark, your U.S. Women’s Open champion. He shares how he left the corporate world behind for life caddying on the LPGA Tour, that he’s only cried a little since Maja Stark’s big US Open win, wild karaoke nights at Erin Hills and his hopes and dreams of one day caddying for Mel in a senior tournament.

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    39 mins
  • EP 19: US Open recap, Pride Month, and the Royal Family
    Jun 18 2025

    On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira recap a wild week at the U.S. Open, where JJ Spaun pulled off the underdog win of a lifetime. They break down the highs, lows, and all the chaotic moments from the championship. Over on the LPGA side, Carlota Ciganda grabs a huge win after a nine-year lull—plus some hilarious stories from life on tour with Carlotta and her longtime friend (and fellow golfer) Giulia Molinaro. Basically, if Mel calls you for an alibi, just hang up the phone.

    Mel gets real about what Pride Month means to her, opening up about the challenges she has faced in golf as an openly gay woman. And finally, the moment you didn’t know you were waiting for… Mel’s unfiltered thoughts on the Royal Family.

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    39 mins
  • Ep 18: Love Island 101, Kira's Canadian Fan, and Oakmont Preview
    Jun 11 2025

    On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up after a busy travel stretch. Mel shares what it was like working the ShopRite LPGA Classic with her family on the road, while Kira recaps Golf's Longest Day and the RBC Canadian Open (and the fan she acquired). The new season of Love Island UK is upon us, so our resident British person, Mel Reid, translates some key phrases. Plus, K and M preview the U.S. Open at Oakmont, and a new fanbase name gets floated by longtime listener (and wife) Carly Reid.

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    33 mins
  • Ep 17: Mel Wipes out, Kira's New York minute, and the scoop with Claire Rogers
    Jun 4 2025

    On this episode of Quiet Please, Golf.com's Claire Rogers joins the show (from the range at Erin Hills) to discuss eating ice cream with golfers, the time Dustin Johnson stayed at her family's home, how she forged her path in golf media, and figuring out the best way to stand on TV. Plus, Mel and Kira catch up on the US Women's Open, Maja Stark's win, and all of the antics in Wisconsin.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • EP 16: Mel steals a car, the very BIG US Women’s Open, and Rose the Brickie
    May 29 2025

    On this episode of Quiet Please! Kira and Mel are ¼ of the way to EGOT status, Kira tries to watch “Naked Attraction,” and Mel’s dad is back from his journey to get new teeth in Turkey. Plus they’ve got a wealth of knowledge and advice for the new LPGA commissioner, Craig Kessler, and there’s a US Women’s Open preview for everyone tuning in to watch the best in the world compete at Erin Hills this week.

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    46 mins
  • Ep 15: Short Kings, PGA Championship Recap, and Mel's past lives
    May 21 2025

    On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are fresh off a whirlwind week at the PGA Championship and have plenty to unpack both on and off the golf course. From Scottie Scheffler’s big win to media drama to Bryson DeChambeau being his usual chaotic, but lovable, self. Kira and Mel have dinner with friends and the stories lead to an epic Sunday Roast of Mel… Plus short kings, Mel discovering she's a lezza, and Kira learns some new vocab.

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    47 mins