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Putting Is Fun

Brian Manzella, John Ortega

Booking Overview

A golf-focused expert conversation show centered on putting technique, putter design, and golf equipment; most episodes feature the two hosts, with occasional external guests who bring specialized experience or a distinct putting perspective. PR agencies could credibly pitch putting instructors, putter designers, golf equipment specialists, and practitioners with an unusual technique or well-grounded golf story; booking difficulty is low for relevant, accessible experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 107.0k subscribers

Instagram: 29.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bill@tlglp.com

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Host

Brian Manzella - Golf instructor with 44 years of coaching experience.

John Ortega - Putting coach to PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp since childhood and co-founder of John Byron Putters.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Specialized practical experience in putting, golf instruction, putter design, or golf equipment; a distinctive and informed perspective on the game is also relevant.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Kieran Harris - Putting Performance, Putter Choices, Putting Technique, And Golf Instruction.

Sam Osborne - Side-saddle Putting, Putting Technique, Equipment, And The History Of Putting Rules.

Recent Topics

Sports, Golf, Putting, Golf Equipment, Golf Instruction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Putting Is Fun
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A $750 Putter Shot 125. Hubert Green's Cost $5 (with Kieran Harris) | Ep. 12

October 08, 2026

John is out this week, so Kieran Harris of Good Misses sits in the Ortega chair from his mother-in-law's basement in Toronto. Brian Manzella, Top 50 teacher, starts with the putter in Kieran's bag: a 20-year-old Ping Zing 2, the putter Curtis Strange won two US Opens with, and the putter Brian's dad Basil Manzella putted the best of his life with after banging the pin so many times he took the loft off.Then the big question: do regular people putt better than they did 20 years ago? Kieran cad...

Nicklaus's White Fang and the Putter Karsten Never Glued | Ep. 11

October 01, 2026

Tricked-out putters, all the way down. Brian Manzella and John Ortega on the first putter covers, $800 headcovers, black oxide and Cerakote, flipping a beat-up Scotty for profit, how Karsten swedged the Anser shaft with a ball bearing, the marble in Tom Watson's putter, Jack Nicklaus painting a Bullseye white, and why a black shaft on a black putter ruined Brian's putting. Brian Manzella is a Top 50 teacher. John Ortega is co-founder of John Byron Putters and long time coach to PGA Tour winne...

The Training Aid Episode: Putting Platforms, the Smittle Stick, and Se Ri Pak's 81 Putts | Ep. 10

September 17, 2026

Brian Manzella and John Ortega go through the training aids that actually work. The motorized putting platforms with projected break lines, why John is buying a Zen, and why Brian thinks every studio should have one. Bill Smittle's Smittle Stick for matching face rotation to your arc. Matt Bryda's Gimme Towel for speed. The origin of John's Groove Board, from kitchen slats to Se Ri Pak's 81 putts over 54 holes, and the first board off his new 3D printer. Plus the best aid you can't buy anymor...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Putting Is Fun
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How do I get in touch with Putting Is Fun?

Putting Is Fun is hosted by Brian Manzella and John Ortega. Its publicly listed email is bill@tlglp.com. 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 Putting Is Fun?

The publicly listed email for Putting Is Fun: bill@tlglp.com.

How many listeners does Putting Is Fun have?

Podseeker estimates Putting Is Fun reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Putting Is Fun?

Putting Is Fun typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Specialized practical experience in putting, golf instruction, putter design, or golf equipment; a distinctive and informed perspective on the game is also relevant. Recent guests include Kieran Harris and Sam Osborne.

How hard is it to get booked on Putting Is Fun?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Putting Is Fun cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Golf, Putting, Golf Equipment, and Golf Instruction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

bill@tlglp.com

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