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For anyone who has been asked if they mow grass for a living, these conversations are for you. Join us as we explore and discuss the questions and passions of sports turf professionals while celebrating our niche part of the sports world.
Episodes

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Routes to Turf: Groundskeeper Chat with Mira Emma
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
- Max and Mira's Turf Origin Stories
- Mira's Mentors
- Becoming a Young Leader
- KC Current and the Changing Culture

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
- Converting Kyle Field to host MLS and concerts
- University of Houston's new Football Operations Center
- Major life updates for the UH crew
- Honoring tradition vs. innovation in field painting
- Lastly, supporting and promoting our industry

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Better Mental Health: Groundskeeper Chat with Lisa and Mike Goatley
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
The Doctors are in! Lisa Goatley and Mike Goatley, Ph.D are back to share a recap from their 2025 SFMA sessions. Don't miss this insightful episode into how we can be our true, authentic selves in the green industry. Here's what you'll hear in this #GroundskeeperChat:
- Soft skills and self awareness
- Trauma bonding
- Work/life balance
- Being vulnerable and the shared human experience
A little bit more about our guests... Lisa Goatley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice. Mike Goatley is a Professor and Extension Turgrass Specialist at Virgina Tech University.

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Groundskeeper Chat with Chase Straw
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
- FFA College Bowl
- Paths to Turfgrass for our Next Generation
- Turfgrass 101 curriculum
- The reward of being involved in SFMA
- ChatGBT

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Field FUNdamentals: Groundskeeper Chat with Chrissie Segars
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Our lead off hitter for day 2, Chrissie Segars joins us to catch up and reminisce on the beginning of our Groundskeeper Chat series. Chrissie is the West Research Scientist at PBI Gordon Corporation. Chrissie reflects on where she's been and her current adventure. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:
- Meg and Chrissie's Trip Advisor Review
- The world behind turf research
- Academia vs Research vs Sports Turf
- OG Women in Turf

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Groundskeeper Chat Rush Hour hosted with Pete Thibeault
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
- Pure Seed's Crystal Rose Fricker
- Father and Son Duo, Matt and Conor Duncan
- Neilsen Mafia Members, Tod Shafer and Eric Harshman

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
The Mentorship Blueprint: Groundskeeper Chat with Ben Hartman and Jakob Scales
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
- Growing the turf industry and growing the brand
- Social media and portfolio building
- What's next for the duo?

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Dream Job Quitters: Groundskeeper Chat with Ryan DeMay and Stephen Lord
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
- Leaving when you're on top
- Calling your own shot
- Seeing more for yourself and future
- Building your timeline

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Navigating a New Role: Groundskeeper Chat with C.J. Buck
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
- CJ's Turf Origin Story
- Name drop pile up!
- Confidence in your decisions and yourself
- Navigating a new balance
- Vendor relationships

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Year in Review: Groundskeeper Chat with Tyler Morris
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
- World Cup Outlook
- Industry Support
- Jam-packed calendar of events
- Life outside of the field