The Level Par Podcast
By Tom Layman
Categories: Sports, Golf
The Level Par Podcast is more than a podcast about golf. It’s about the people behind the game. The teachers, the grinders, the comeback stories, and the moments when golf becomes more than just golf. Hosted by Tom Layman, author of the new novel, Level Par.
40 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 39: Shuvam Bhaumik
The Level Par Podcast is an opportunity for me to reach out to folks inside and outside the golf industry and learn their stories. Shuvam Bhaumik plays golf competitively here in Massachusetts and he resonated with Level Par when he read it. We talked about life, grief, and how golf ties it all…
- An update on sales of Level Par
We all have goals and right now Level Par isn't selling the way I thought it would. But I'm steadfast in my belief in this story and this book. Order your copy today at levelparbook.com
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 37: World Mental Health Awareness Day
Catch up with Tom Layman, author of Level Par, as he gives an update on how life is going on this book marketing tour and how writing a novel helped shape his mental health.
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 36: Andrew Gildea and Dean Hajedemos of Heritage Hill Golf Club
On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we head to Heritage Hill Golf Course for a conversation with the course’s new owners Andrew Gildea and Dean HajedemosWe chatted about their decision to purchase the golf course, their vision for its future, what makes Heritage Hill special, and the…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 35: Jeff Howe, NFL Reporter for The Athletic
On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we welcome Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Jeff covers the National Football League and he and I met when we were both reporters at the Boston Herald. I thought we would catch up about writing and my novel, but the conversation turned into so much more. I…
- Catching Up with Tom: Sobriety, Golf, and the Book Journey of Level Par
There's no official guest on The Level Par Podcast this week, so I set up a few cameras and talked about some of the things going on in my life. From my newfound sobriety, to my improving golf game, to the book journey of Level Par. Get your copy of Level Par at levelparbook.com
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 33: Titleist Performance Institute Evaluation with Kevin Duffy
How we move or can't move in our golf swings is so important to know. So I went right to the source and had Kevin Duffy, owner of Rotational Power Strength, run me through a Titleist Performance Institute evaluation to get my baseline numbers for how my body moves.
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 32: Kevin Duffy, Rotational Power Strength
On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we speak with Kevin Duffy of Rotational Power Strength in Acton and Natick. Coach Duffy works with golfers to help them get stronger, move better and play better golf. Like and subscribe if you are enjoying the podcast!Want to share your story? Reach…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 31: Michael "Chip" Sosik
On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we speak with Michael "Chip" Sosik of Sosik Golf. Chip is a golf instructor in Massachusetts and grew up loving the game of golf after his parents owned and operated a 9-hole course in Connecticut for his entire childhood. Chip is also the head…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 30: Ken Brady, To the Rescue K9
In 2019, I got my dog Reggie and he changed my life. Ken Brady, a dog trainer who owns To The Rescue K9 in Plymouth, was a huge part of helping me develop a strong bond and relationship with my new dog. Level Par is about a guy who gets his life back and a small piece to Jake Steadman's story is…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 29: Joe McDonald, Rhode Island Golf Association
Joe McDonald of the Rhode Island Golf Association joined The Level Par Podcast to talk about his career in sports journalism. Joe was a sports reporter for ESPN, The Athletic, and The Providence Journal, and he is now bringing his storytelling abilities to golfers across Rhode Island.
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 28: Matt Costello, University of Connecticut
On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we speak with Matt Costello, a soon to be junior on the University of Connecticut golf team. Matt has had a very competitive summer swing in the tournament golf world and sat down to talk about his near run at the US Open during Golf's Longest Day and…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 27: Phil Robinson
On the latest episode of The Level Par Podcast I sit down with Phil Robinson, author of Life Above Par. Phil joined me for a wide-ranging chat on writing, golf, and life. Huge thanks to Phil for sharing his stories so openly — this conversation stuck with me long after we stopped recording.
- Level Par's Quest for the 2027 US Open at Pebble Beach
It’s US Open Week and I have this crazy idea that I am now going all in on and throwing down the gauntlet. I’ll be at the 2027 US Open at Pebble Beach. No. I’m not going to try to qualify. I want Level Par to be part of the conversation next year, recognized by the @usga and embraced by the golf…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 26: Never Giving Up
Tom Layman checks in from the road in Virginia to speak about never giving up and what he hopes you take out of reading his debut novel, Level Par.
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 25: Catching Up with Tom
It's been a few weeks on the road as I continue to grow Level Par and I wanted to give you an update and talk more about the journey that is this book. Order your copy today at levelparbook.com
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 24: Iain Highfield of KOHR Golf
Iain Highfield of KOHR Golf and head coach of Bentley men's golf joins the Level Par Podcast for a conversation that goes well beyond technique. We spent most of the episode digging into mindset — how Iain teaches it, why it's the deciding factor for so many players, and what golfers at every…
- Living Out Level Par: My Putting Lesson with Pat Bigelow
I went up to see Pat Bigelow for a putting lesson and filmed the whole thing. No edits, no shortcuts. Just a real back-and-forth between a coach and a golfer trying to find his game again.If you've read Level Par, you know this hits close to home. Jake Steadman, the main character, is on the same…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 22: Tony Dear of Links Magazine
In this episode, Tom Layman sits down with Tony Dear, longtime contributor to Links Magazine and one of the most respected voices in golf journalism. Tony recently featured Level Par in Links Magazine's "Books to Know in 2026," and in this conversation he shares the story behind the pick, what…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 21: Thomas Hackett, Co-Founder and CEO of Platform Golf
What happens when a former finance and tech executive sets out to make indoor golf feel like real golf? Thomas Hackett, Co-Founder and CEO of Platform Golf, joins the Level Par Podcast to talk about the technology that's quietly changing how the world's best players practice — and why Sky Sports…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 20: Steve Show, East Region Sr. Sales Professional at Travis Mathew
How does Travis Mathew — one of golf's fastest-growing lifestyle apparel brands — build relationships inside pro shops, country clubs, and resort shops across the East Coast? In this episode of the Level Par Podcast, Tom Layman sits down with Steve Show, East Region Senior Sales Professional at…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 19: Talking Life and Death
On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we talk with two of my very close friends, whose near-death experiences shaped how I crafted the character of Jonesy in Level Par.
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 18: Jarrod Gingras, Cape Cod Golf Guys
On the next episode of The Level Par Podcast we speak with Jarrod Gingras of Cape Cod Golf Guys. Jarrod and his brother started the channel to bring to light the great golf that happens on Cape Cod. Now, the group hosts events and tournaments throughout the year and builds community in…
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 17: Overcoming Anxiety
I had a great chance to read Level Par to a the Duxbury Writer's Society in Massachusetts and I had to overcome fear and anxiety to go through the door and try something different. What a miss that would have been!
- The Level Par Podcast Episode 16: Update on the Level Par Audiobook
Sometimes you've got to bet on yourself, even when the outcomes aren't exactly known. In this next episode, I give an update on the Level Par audiobook and my fight to continue to turn Level Par into something special!
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