The Dirt on Turf Podcast
By Christopher Toppings
The Dirt on Turf PodcastMar 29, 2021
Kendall Gurley Women in Turf
Follow along as we get back started with the podcast.
More to come Thank to our patient sponsors:
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/
AgStone https://ag-stone.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/
Re-Air Ryan Bjorn
Darrin Waters Part 2
Listen along as I interview, in this 2 part podcast, my inspiration into turf and my very best friend in the world, Darrin Waters. We will talk about his intro into the industry, tenure at Duke University, sod farm stint, and ultimately becoming at stay at home dad and one of my most useful turf resources and life coach.
Sponsored by :
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/
AgStone https://ag-stone.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/
Darrin Waters Part 1
Listen along as I interview, in this 2 part podcast, my inspiration into turf and my very best friend in the world, Darrin Waters. We will talk about his intro into the industry, tenure at Duke University, sod farm stint, and ultimately becoming at stay at home dad and one of my most useful turf resources and life coach.
Sponsored by :
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/
AgStone https://ag-stone.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/
Corey Levine University of North Florida
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Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/
AgStone https://ag-stone.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/
Kevin Hauschel
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Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/
AgStone https://ag-stone.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/
Conversations with Toro Part 4 Noah Wahl
Conversations with Toro Part 4 Noah Wahl
Workman UTX
https://www.toro.com/en/sports-fields-municipalities/utility-vehicles
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Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/
AgStone https://ag-stone.com/
Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/
The Toro Company https://www.toro.com/en
Conversations with Toro Part 3 Jeffrey Ische
Conversations with Toro Part 3
Jeffrey Ische Bullseye Products
https://www.toro.com/en/commercial/bullseye
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Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/
AgStone https://ag-stone.com/
Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/
The Toro Company https://www.toro.com/en
Conversations with Toro Part 2 Marissa Garin
www.toro.com/
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The Toro Company www.toro.com/en
Netting Professionals nettingpros.com/
AgStone ag-stone.com/
Turf Mend www.turfmend.com/
Nicole Sherry / Baltimore Orioles Field Manager / "Never Let Them See You Sweat"
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Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
AgStone https://ag-stone.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/
The Toro Company https://www.toro.com/en
Part 1 Conversations with Toro - Sam Dando FieldPro 6040
Listen along with us as we talk to Sam and hear updates about this product.
https://www.toro.com/en/commercial/field-pro
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The Toro Company https://www.toro.com/en
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
AgStone https://ag-stone.com/
Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/
Drew Hall UNCW Sports Turf
Music by Koe Wetzel.
Podcast Sponsored by
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Ag Stone https://www.ag-stone.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Jeremy Tredway Indiana University
Music by Koe Wetzel.
Podcast Sponsored by
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Ag Stone https://www.ag-stone.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Episode 31 Chris May Georgia Tech
Music by Koe Wetzel.
Podcast Sponsored by
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Ag Stone https://www.ag-stone.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Episode 30 Jeff Stahman Turf Mend
Music by Koe Wetzel.
Podcast Sponsored by
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/
Ag Stone https://www.ag-stone.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Episode 29 Eric Harshman
Follow along as we talk to Eric Harshman of Berea College
Episode 28 Josh Glover
Listen as we talk about Benchmark Tool and Supply
Episode 27 Joey Elmore Salem Red Sox
Podcast Sponsored by
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Episode 26 Jody Gill
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Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Episode 25 Bruce Suddeth
Listen along as we talk to Bruce about the game changing BMP and being the Director of Turf at USC Upstate in South Carolina and his tenure with the SCSTMA
Podcast Sponsored by
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Episode 24 Tom Burns from DuraEdge
We interviewed the legend Tom Burns of DuraEdge
Past employment:
Cleveland Stadium
Texas Rangers
Podcast Sponsored by
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Episode 23 Ryan DeMay Field Source Ohio
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Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Episode 22 Ryan DeMay & Tom Burns (Synthetic vs. Natural)
Great conversation about synthetic grass versus natural grass. We address the cost and safety of these two options. Ryan DeMay owns his own business and Tom Burns is former Texas Rangers and Angels MLB Groundskeeper now with DuraEdge Products.
Podcast Sponsored by
Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/
MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/
TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/
Episode 21 Adam Russell MVP Genetics
Former golf course super gone to developing seed and sales amazing company and story
Episode 20: Stephen Watson
Groundskeeper for the Down East Wood Ducks
Episode 19 Teddy Gutman
Episode 18 Tom Nielsen Nielsen Mafia
Follow along as we talk to the legendary Tom Nielsen, leader of the Nielsen Mafia (haha), former longtime Louisville Bats Groundskeeper, and current Lynne Family Stadium Groundskeeper.
Episode 17 Luke Yoder DuraEdge Products
Episode 16 Matthew Kerns Turf Manager for Episcopal Academy in Pennsylvania PreK - 12 Private School
Tune in as we talk to Matt about his career and what brought to manager such a well manicured facility.
Episode 15 Blaise Restifo University of Stanford Sports Turf Manager
Tune in as we talk to The Sports Turf Manager for the University of Stanford
Episode 14 Quince Landry Corpus Christi Hooks Field Manager
Tune in as we talk to a minor league baseball field manager.
Episode 13 Chris Ball Turface Athletics Former Braves minor league groundskeeper
Episode 12 Jimmy Simpson USA Baseball/Town of Cary, NC Facility Coordinator
Tune in as we talk with Past National STMA President Jimmy Simpson and current facility coordinator for USA Baseball and the Town of Cary
Episode 11 Leah Withrow Field Manager for Triple A Reno Aces
Tune in to this episode as Leah and I talk about her renovation and her career in minor league baseball.
Episode 10 Ryan Bjorn New England Patriots
Episode 9 Nick McKenna Texas A & M
Episode 8: Craig Potts Athletic Sports Turf Texas A & M Part 1
Episode 7: Clark Cox from USC Gamecocks
Episode 6: Scott Lupold - LA Coliseum - USC Trojans/LA Rams/LA Dodgers
We interview Scott Lupold today Extensive background in the turf industry who has overcome many hurdles.
Episode 5: Danny Losito Carolina Panthers Field Supervisor
Today we interview Danny Losito from the Carolina Panthers and talk to him about some challenges during the pandemic and other turf talk.
Episode 4: Casey Carrick UNC Chapel Hill Director of Athletic Grounds and Turf
Interview with Casey Carrick, the Director of Athletic Grounds and Turf for UNC Chapel Hill. We dive into the day to day for Tarheel turf managers.