Vanity Index Podcast

Nov 27

As Season 1 of Vanity Index comes to a close, the boys look back at some of their favorite moments with guests like Billy Bush and Richard Kind.Then they dive into the most common types of people you see at an elite country club, their drink routine during a round, the best advice for someone trying to break 80 and a hilarious golf ethical dilemma involving night-vision goggles. Presented by ⁨JLabAudio⁩ . Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of ⁨Knockaround⁩ Sunglasses at knockaround.com.

Nov 19

Big news VIPers, the boys are headed to TV! Beginning in January, you can catch Vanity Index every Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel. On this week's episode, Wells and Chad discuss analog vs. digital golf, a "dream course" where club staff vote out members, annoying American fans, Ian Poulter's 'Full Swing' locker room freak out, the proper amount of balls to pack for a golf trip, and blind rank the best tee times. Then Chad chats about recently spending time with John Daly where they talked about the Skins Game, his longest drive ever and the origin story of the John Daly drink. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com.

Nov 12

Getting penalized for slow play is one thing, getting put on a list in the locker room at your club is another. 😳 Chad and Wells discuss calling out pace of play violators, rules for wearing a glove, and LIV Golf's new format.Then they blind rank the best schools for college golf and debate if they'd rather have a hole-in-one at their home course or play an average round at their dream course.Presented by JLabAudio .Get 20% off your first order of Knockaround with code "VanityIndex20" at knockaround.com.

Nov 5

Should you automatically get a discount for aerated greens? It's complicated. On today's show, Chad Mumm and Wells Adams weigh in on the punched-greens discount dilemma, rate U.S. courses using the iconic Michelin Star criteria, and Chad blind ranks the "best dressed golfers" only to get completely blindsided at the end (sorry, Chad). Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com .

Oct 29

What injury?! Wells details his lights out round while playing with a bad back before Chad talks about his recent rounds in the Northeast and why more people need to play the money game 9-0. Then they dive into former PGA TOUR player Colt Knost's announcement that he's attempting to regain his amateur status, and debate if former tour pros should be allowed to do so. They also blind rank pre-round rituals and share their go to habits before teeing it up. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround sunglasses at knockaround.com.

Oct 22

Fall is upon us, which means golf season is coming to a close for some courses across the United States. Chad and Wells discuss the USGA's active and inactive seasons before blind ranking the 10 scariest shots on the golf course and debating the proper way to read a putt. Then they dive into the dos and don'ts of golf cart etiquette before breaking down everything you need to know about how to join a private country club. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com.

Oct 15

Chad and Wells discuss their recent rounds in the Northeast before diving into the biggest dos and don't for golfers.Then Chad breaks down all the details about the Skins Game format and how it came to be after a hiatus.Presented by JLab Audio .Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com

Oct 8

Chad and Wells dive into fan behavior at the Ryder Cup, Europe's win, alternatives to the "Envelope Rule", and why American fans need to get better at chants. Chad also details the revival of the Skins Game, which is returning on Black Friday at Panther National with Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, Keegan Bradley and Xander Schauffele. Then Chad is joined by fashion designer Jon Buscemi at our Skratch Clubhouse to chat about getting into fashion in the third grade, his sneaker obsession, how Stephen Malbon re-introduced him to the game in his 40s, why skate culture and golf culture are similar, and the go-to signs of someone you don't want to gamble on the course with. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com