Vanity Index Podcast
Full Swing creator Chad Mumm and Bachelor Nation favorite Wells Adams take listeners inside the IYKYK corners of golf.
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Chad and Wells preview the PGA Championship and discuss who could complete the Grand Slam next. Then they welcome the Black Knight himself, Gary Player, to the Vanity Index Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on his secret to longevity, the current state of professional golf, and classic stories from his days alongside Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Then they cap it off by officially inducting the Black Knight into the “Burn...
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April 29, 2026 • 49 mins
Kunal Nayyar from the hit show The Big Bang Theory joins this week and shares how he became good friends with Joe Pesci, discusses on-course gambling and re-casts his show with pro golfers. Plus we take a look at what's in his bag for a new segment "Golf Bags of The Rich and Famous.”
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April 22, 2026 • 47 mins
Three-time LPGA winner Charley Hull joins Chad and Wells for a candid conversation about her biggest pet peeves on the course, memorable stories from childhood about hitting stingers at her caddie and beating older boys, the upcoming debut of WTGL and she ranks pro golfers smoking on the course.
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April 15, 2026 • 47 mins
Chad and Wells recap Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters win. Chad shares stories about watching the action live from Augusta and his match against someone from the Burnerverse. Plus, a preview of what to expect in the new season of Full Swing.
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April 1, 2026 • 47 mins
PGA TOUR winner Jake Knapp joins Chad and Wells to talk about his smooth swing and share his take on the best swings in golf. The trio dives into Jake’s incredible 59 in tournament play and explore the concept of “Golf Aura”- what it is and where to find it. Plus, they have some fun ranking the game’s most iconic mustaches.
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March 25, 2026 • 47 mins
This week, actor Michael Peña joins the show to relive the highs and lows of his game, from a hole‑in‑one with no witnesses to finally acing one on national TV. The guys break down the good, the bad and the ugly of a day on the course versus a day on set, then wrap things up with a simulator closest‑to‑the‑pin challenge on the iconic 17th at TPC Sawgrass. Chad and Wells also tackle a viral “this or that” debate, going to bat for th...
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This week, former NFL Offensive Lineman, Andrew Whitworth joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about his passion for golf post his NFL era, having touch while being a 6’ 7" golfer, Hole-In-One’s versus Touchdowns and the boys take on Big Whit for a long drive challenge.
Chad and Wells also discuss the idea of a world tour and give us their hot takes from the "burnerverse."
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March 4, 2026 • 47 mins
This week, Jerry Ferrara joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about teeing it up during the Entourage era, Tom Brady’s unforgettable cameo, and what it would look like if Turtle played in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the year 2026.
Chad and Wells also break down the traits of a high-IQ golfer and discuss Chad’s non-negotiables for organizing your golf bag.
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February 25, 2026 • 47 mins
Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz joins this week’s episode of the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss the origin of his iconic “Hello friends” welcome, getting emotional in the booth, calling Tiger's 2019 Masters win, and tells an epic story of meeting the Queen of England alongside Arnold Palmer. He then gets introduced to the Burnerverse by Chad, blind-ranks 10 classic club logos, and reads a golf eulogy we can all relate to.
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February 18, 2026 • 47 mins
It's a home game this week, with the Genesis Invitational returning to the Vanity Index backyard at Riviera Country Club after moving last year due to L.A. wildfires. Wells and Chad talk about what makes Riviera so special, and it's top-grossing Hollywood ties.
Then golf influencer and personality Paige Spiranac returns to the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss her new venture, Paige Co., talk tour pro thirst traps, and play a game of...
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It's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am week in Wells' hometown, so he reflects on his time working and attending the event as a kid and breaks down the go-to places in the area for those in town.
Then six-time NBA all-star Blake Griffin joins the show to talk about getting into the game towards the end of his career, why NBA players gravitate towards golf, the struggle of finding pants at 6'9", bringing vibes on the course, and teeing it ...
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February 4, 2026 • 47 mins
Chad and Wells recap Wells' week at the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions before diving into the WM Phoenix Open, the best kind of golf and which car is the ultimate golf vehicle.
Then the guys are joined by legendary radio personality Rick Dees to talk about his golf course inspired by Chicago Golf Club, providing corn for Pappy Van Winkle, caddieing for Mark O'Meara at Augusta National, teeing it up with Van Ha...
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January 28, 2026 • 47 mins
It's a big week for Wells, who's teeing it up in the celebrity field in this week's LPGA Tournament of Champions. They discuss what it's like to tee it up with the top women in the game, and what his mindset is heading into the event. Then they break down an on-course arrest via helicopter, the rules for an official hole-in-one, and some of the craziest products that were spotted at the PGA Show in Orlando.
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January 21, 2026 • 47 mins
The PGA TOUR is back in action, and the guys dive into Brooks Koepka's upcoming return before making their predictions for the 2026 season. Then they're joined by Academy Award nominee and Landman star Andy Garcia to talk about his journey into the game, drawing on-course style inspiration from the past, his lowest round ever that included an ace, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and how his iconic Landman Scotty Cameron putter...
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We're BACK for season two of the Vanity Index Podcast, now airing every Wednesday on Golf Channel at 10am EST.
Comedian Andrew Santino joins Wells and Chad in this week's episode to talk about biggest pet peeves on the course, playing with celebrities and pro athletes, etiquette for peeing on the golf course, similarities between stand up and golf, and an epic story about meeting President Obama.
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November 26, 2025 • 53 mins
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.
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November 19, 2025 • 48 mins
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.
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November 12, 2025 • 49 mins
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 y...
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November 5, 2025 • 45 mins
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).
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October 29, 2025 • 56 mins
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 habi...
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