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Against The Grain

Gabe Gallo, Dave Meske

Booking Overview

Against The Grain is the official podcast of the Everglades Golf Course Superintendents Association, covering chapter updates and featuring in-depth industry interviews. It’s a strong platform for experts in golf course turf, course management, and Florida environmental/regulatory compliance to reach superintendents and GCSAA-connected audiences.

Metrics

Episodes: 42

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

support@evergladesgcsa.org

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Host

Gabe Gallo - Podcast host associated with the Everglades Golf Course Superintendents Association (EGCSA). Participates in chapter-focused episode segments including post-event recaps and upcoming chapter progra...

Dave Meske - Podcast host associated with the Everglades Golf Course Superintendents Association (EGCSA). Helps lead chapter update episodes and conversations tied to EGCSA events and professional initiatives.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Golf course superintendent leadership (including CGCS-level), GCSAA/national association leaders, and subject-matter experts who can speak credibly to Florida golf-course environmental management and regulatory compliance (e.g., university/doctorate researchers or seminar presenters).
Required Achievements:  
Professional certification/standing in golf course management (e.g., CGCS), Leadership roles within GCSAA or major superintendent organizations, Published/seminal expertise related to water quality, nutrient management, and environmental compliance for golf, Invited speaking roles at major golf/ superintendent seminars (e.g., GC Horn)

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Bryan Unruh - Environmental And Water-quality Requirements Affecting Golf Course Management; Tmdls, Bmaps, BMP Implementation; Nutrient Management Plans; Certification, Reporting, And Recordkeeping For Compliance

T.A. Barker, CGCS - Leadership From The Superintendent’s Seat; Career Pathways And Pipeline Building; Increasing Space For Women And New Voices In The Profession; Centennial-year And National-level Guidance

Recent Topics

Golf, Turf, Superintendents, Environmental, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Against The Grain
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El Niño Is Coming: Is Your Golf Course Ready with Todd Lowe

October 20, 2026

In this episode of Against the Grain, Gabe and Dave welcome back Todd Lowe of TLC to talk about what could be a challenging El Niño winter for golf course superintendents across Florida. With the potential for heavier rainfall, extended cloud cover, and cooler temperatures during peak playing season, Todd shares what superintendents should be doing now to prepare.Drawing on lessons from previous El Niño events, Todd discusses managing excess moisture, adjusting mowing heights, reducing mechan...

All Roads Lead to the Luau

May 12, 2026

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know heading into POA Weekend, including the schedule, golf, Luau, meetings, app updates, text notifications, resort details, and a few helpful reminders along the way. If you're attending, this episode should help you show up prepared, know where to be, and avoid missing the good stuff. If you're not attending, you'll still get a good feel for what makes the POA one of the best weekends of the year for the Everglades GCSA. It's all the PO...

2026 GC Horn: Regulatory Readiness with Dr. Bryan Unruh

March 16, 2026

In this episode of Against the Grain, we're sharing Dr. J. Bryan Unruh's presentation from the 2026 GC Horn Seminar, Regulatory Readiness: How Florida Superintendents Can Prepare for New Environmental Rules. Dr. Unruh walks through the environmental and water quality issues shaping golf course management in Florida, including TMDLs, BMAPs, BMP implementation, certification requirements, nutrient management plans, and the reporting and recordkeeping superintendents need to be ready for. It's a...

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How do I get in touch with Against The Grain?

Against The Grain is hosted by Gabe Gallo and Dave Meske. Its publicly listed email is support@evergladesgcsa.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Against The Grain?

The publicly listed email for Against The Grain: support@evergladesgcsa.org.

How many listeners does Against The Grain have?

Podseeker estimates Against The Grain reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Against The Grain?

Against The Grain typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Golf course superintendent leadership (including CGCS-level), GCSAA/national association leaders, and subject-matter experts who can speak credibly to Florida golf-course environmental management and regulatory compliance (e.g., university/doctorate researchers or seminar presenters). Common among recent guests: Professional certification/standing in golf course management (e.g., CGCS); Leadership roles within GCSAA or major superintendent organizations; Published/seminal expertise related to water quality, nutrient management, and environmental compliance for golf. Recent guests include Dr. Bryan Unruh and T.A. Barker, CGCS.

How hard is it to get booked on Against The Grain?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Against The Grain cover?

Recent episodes cover Golf, Turf, Superintendents, Environmental, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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