New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce Jim Nantz on The Masters, John Daly's Guide to Life, Moon Eras, TikTok Algorithms & More | Ep 186
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Apr 8, 2026 
Jim Nantz, legendary broadcaster and voice of the Masters, shares stories from decades calling golf and other big sporting moments. John Daly, two-time major champion and larger-than-life personality, talks driving, life philosophy, and why Augusta feels special. They swap memorable anecdotes about Masters week, on-air moments, golf tips, and fan connections in short, lively conversations.
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Origin Story Of Hello Friends Trademark
- Jim Nantz started saying "Hello, friends" as a personal signal to his father during late-stage Alzheimer's and it grew into his trademark over years.
- He later negotiated and bought the trademark after fans and merch appeared, paying $664 plus legal fees to secure it.
Mental Rehearsal Powers Unscripted Broadcast Moments
- Jim Nantz prepares shows by mentally rehearsing scenarios rather than scripting lines, letting emotion guide on-air phrasing.
- He imagines outcomes (e.g., a Tiger or Rory win) so his spontaneous lines fit the moment's feeling and history.
Live Trophy Stage Improvisation Nearly Went Off Script
- At a quick trophy presentation Jim Nantz cued Travis to deliver a line and feared he'd created an F-bomb on live CBS before the word landed innocently as "fight."
- The moment became a memorable live TV bit and taught rapid on-air improvisation risks.