Alex and Jason reflect on one full year of the Scrambling Dads podcast — what they've learned, how the show has evolved, the friendships it's built, and why they're doubling down on staying relatable instead of chasing YouTube-golf-influencer status. They talk through community growth (yes, even Vietnam and Hong Kong are listening), plans for a 2v2 shamble from the championship tees, and getting guests on the show.

Then it's on to golf: a preview of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, why it's playing firm, fast, and unusually brown this year, the last decade of Open winners, and this week's favorites. The back half of the episode dives deep into the mental side of golf — Scottie Scheffler's missed cut snapping a 78-start streak, the "Think Box / Play Box / Memory Box" framework for pre-shot routine, how confidence bleeds across every part of your game, and why flow state matters as much as swing mechanics.

If you're a golf-loving dad trying to balance family, work, and the game, this one's for you.

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In this milestone episode marking one year of the Scrambling Dads podcast, hosts Alex Casimiro, Jason, and Marcus reunite after a few weeks off to celebrate the show's "birthday." Alex opens up about a brutal AC breakdown and home warranty battle during a Texas heat wave, then the guys catch up on their recent vacations: Jason shares highlights from a 10-day family trip through Italy — Rome, Tuscany, and Lake Como — including a bee sting, seasonal allergies, and a hidden countryside restaurant with unforgettable pesto. Marcus recaps a Florida beach trip with stops at Legoland, a Lego-themed mini Rome, and a bay-fishing outing where the family reeled in a small shark.

The conversation shifts into a candid discussion on modern parenting guilt, screen time boundaries, family game nights, and how each dad balances downtime with quality time after big trips. The back half of the episode dives into golf: the guys break down the PGA Tour's upcoming 2028 season structure, including a new relegation and promotion system, a Championship Series and Challenger Series split, a shift away from no-cut events, and what it could mean for LIV Golf players hoping to return. The episode wraps with a lighthearted, detailed Love Island recap and predictions, plus a personal golf-improvement update from Alex.

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Who is going to survive the brutal test at the US Open, and who is blowing it on the pitch? Join a lively group of friends for expert US Open golf course analysis and predictions, the latest World Cup tournament breakdowns, and the secrets behind building a bulletproof golf mental game. Plus, a heavy dose of hilarious travel stories, sports fan culture, and unfiltered laughs.

Our Links: https://linktr.ee/scramblingdads

Scrambling Dads Podcast is a production of Poppy Verde, LLC (https://linktr.ee/poppyverde)

Partnerships:

Integrity Golf Performance

www.igp.com

Music: www.djbavi.com