The Troublemakers Podcast

By: Lisa Cornwell
  • Summary

  • Award-winning sports journalists Lisa Cornwell and Karen Crouse are stirring up the conversation...and controversy...one story at a time.
    Copyright 2023 Lisa Cornwell
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Episodes
  • Brittany Lincicome: Lexi Thompson's PGA Tour Debut, Low LPGA Purses & Being A Mom On Tour
    Oct 16 2023

    Brittany Lincicome is one of the most successful players in LPGA history. In her rookie season (2005), she led the tour in driving distance earning her the nickname, "Bam-Bam." Brittany has gone on to win eight titles in her LPGA career with two major championships and nearly $ 10 million in prize money.

    In this episode, Lisa and Karen talk with Brittany about Lexi Thompson's performance on the PGA TOUR, LPGA purses that need a raise, and balancing life on tour as a mom.

    They discuss:

    00:00-12:15 - Lexi Thompson playing on the PGA TOUR & why it was controversial to some.

    12:15-21:30 - How the PGA TOUR could boost the LPGA Tour in a heartbeat.

    21:30-27:20 - What can/should be done about longtime LPGA tournaments that haven't increased their purses and remain under 2 million?

    27:20-28:32 - What the players need to do to promote change.

    28:32-33:34 - The challenges of being a Mom on tour.

    33:34-end - Wrapping things up.

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    34 mins
  • JoAnne Carner: Golf's Living Legend Shares Her Best Stories
    Sep 14 2023

    Anyone who follows golf knows JoAnne "Big Mama" Carner. One of the game's greatest champions recently made history by breaking her age of 84 by shooting an 80 in the opening round of the U.S. Senior Women's Open – good enough for a mention on ESPN.

    Click here to watch the clip on ESPN

    During her remarkable career, Carner captured 43 LPGA Tour titles, two U.S. Women's Opens, five scoring titles, and was named Player of the Year three times.

    On this podcast, we discuss:

    00:20 - Her desire to still compete

    01:55 - How her swing has changed over the years

    03:05 - Getting lessons and accolades from Sam Snead

    05:40 - The professional game during her prime vs. now

    07:05 - The increased prize money tradeoff and losing the fun of competing

    08:10 - Turning pro later than most

    09:55 - Her most proud moments

    11:10 - Boycotting the U.S. Women's Open

    12:15 - Being called "Big Mama" and how it came about

    14:15 - Living through the Billy Jean King era of equality

    15:40 - Playing aggressively

    18:25 - Benefits of sometimes being a dumb golfer

    20:15 - The key to longevity in golf and life (hint: vodka)

    22:10 - Having her husband's support on the road

    25:05 - Being recognized or dismissed as just an old lady on the course

    26:00 - Closing thank yous to this incredible woman

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    27 mins
  • Lisa & Karen Discuss: What's Holding Back the LPGA Tour
    Aug 9 2023

    The topics this week include:

    -Broadcast issues

    -Why being "grateful" is hurting the tour

    -Pay inequality

    -Lack of media outlets & other critical thinkers to address important issues

    -Transparency and being too careful

    -What can the players do

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    40 mins

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