EP 403 - I'M ONLY COMPETING WITH THE MAN IN THE MIRROR

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A 49ers star player told Ben Baller he was furious about Kyle Shanahan's play-calling in the Super Bowl.

Ben Baller opens the episode from Hollywood, California, discussing Valentine's Day as a fading holiday and his kids' successful dental checkups with no cavities. He mentions a significant sports bet still pending and delves into NFL analysis, revealing a conversation with a top 49ers player who criticized Kyle Shanahan's play-calling and overtime decisions in the Super Bowl, noting the team's lack of issue with officiating. Ben then shifts to Tiger Woods' new Sun Day Red clothing line, calling it underwhelming and rushed, and compares it to other golf brands. He updates on his golf game, including a new Bettinardi putter and composite shafts, and shares experiences from Riviera Country Club during Genesis week. At a golf party, he meets PGA Tour pro Rich Beam, who recognizes him. Ben advises listeners against excessive partying for networking, drawing from his early career in music and nightlife. He tells a parable about a fisherman content with his life versus a businessman chasing wealth, relating it to his own reduced desire for billionaire status. The episode touches on graffiti in downtown LA, upcoming projects, and plans for subscriber meetups in Arizona.

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A golf-heavy personal check-in where gear talk, family life, and Bob Marley plans keep self-progress in view.

Golf sets the frame for this personal single-episode check-in, but the stronger thread is the host weighing progress against his own standards.

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Want a noisy Thursday dispatch with Valentine's Day fatigue, golf-gear conviction, and a tentative Bob Marley movie plan?

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