Free Daily Podcast Summary
The Doublecut with Micah Woods: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Micah Woods
I discuss turfgrass management topics, usually starting with a blog post, sharing supplementary information, stories, and the reasons why I thought the topic was worth writing about, and worth reading about. Thus, a doublecut of these topics. This covers grass selection, playability, and all the work done to create a certain type of turfgrass surface.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Measuring green speed, sloped greens, flat spots, and the Brede equation
The Brede equation takes the harmonic mean of the uphill and downhill directions to give the precise stimpmeter measurement with no overestimation.The update discussed is https://paceturf.org/updates/newton-and-green-speed/Read Dr. Brede's article "Measuring Green Speed on Sloped Putting Greens" from the Green Section Record at https://gsrpdf.lib.msu.edu/?file=/1990s/1990/901110.pdfRead Chris Hartwiger's article "Location, Location, Location: Choosing Good Spots To Measure Green Speed" from the Green Section Record at https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/course-care/green-section-record/64/issue-13/location--location--location--choosing-good-spots-to-measure-gre.htmlFind a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Get free newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/
- 1 weeks ago27 min
El Niño, GvX, stress, percentage change, and weather anomalies
I answer a question from a listener and describe resources I use when assessing likely effects from an El Niño weather pattern,The update discussed is https://paceturf.org/updates/new-enso-blog/See the ENSO blog at https://www.climate.us/news-features/blogs/ensoSee global precipitation and temperature anomalies at https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/ENSO/regressions/geplr.shtmlSee USA precipitation and temperature anomalies at https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/ENSO/composites/EC_ENP_index.shtmlFind a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Get free newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/
- Sep 24, 202626 min
More about green firmness, 3 principles, and topdressing once a year
I go back five years to another video showing ball reaction on greens topdressed once that year. The post discussed with embedded video, is https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/what-happens-if-you-dont-sand-greens/2026 video at https://youtu.be/3UL6euRZJko2021 video is at https://youtu.be/bbcJhA1zqNoFirm greens, three general principles: https://paceturf.org/updates/firm-green-fundamentals/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Get free newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/
- Sep 18, 202634 min
Following the water: how calcium gets to the root and stays there
Calcium is an essential element that is almost never required as fertilizer for turfgrass. This episodes explains how mass flow of Ca in the soil water creates an accumulation of Ca at the root surface.The post discussed is https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/calcium-accumulation-root-surface/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://paceturf.org/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Get free newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/
- Aug 21, 202620 min
No rain, one boar, and 40 years of summer precipitation
The KBC News TV station did a profile of Keya GC greenkeeper Andrew McDaniel. Watch that (with an English language soundtrack, if necessary) and hear about the driest summer in at least 40 years (I didn't look back farther than that).The post discussed is https://paceturf.org/updates/day-in-the-life/Direct link to the KBC News profile at https://youtu.be/8RjcS21MvosFind a suite of decision-making tools at https://paceturf.org/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Get free newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/ Find out more about soil tests with ATC at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/
- Aug 11, 202627 min
Phosphorus, rootzone volume, and algae
I discussed grass responding to P at establishment, but not at maturity, as a function of soil P combined with rootzone volume. Posts discussed are:https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/rootzone-volume-and-p/https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/algae-sand-fertilizer/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Get free newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/ Find out more about soil tests with ATC at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/
- Aug 3, 202628 min
When the soil report is not really about extractable vs. available nutrients
The topic of nutrient availability and extractable vs. exchangeable vs. available nutrients used to come up a lot, and I'm glad I haven't been asked this question as frequently in recent years. Fortunately, I have a long list of blog posts about this topic, and a good starting point is the one reviewed in this episode : https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/its-not-really-about-extractable-or-available/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Get free ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/ Find out more about soil tests with ATC at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/
- Jul 29, 202614 min
Stressed turf and nutrient supply
This episode discusses Grime's definition of stress as "external constraints which limit the rate of dry matter production" and how this is related to nutrient supply/demand/requirement for fine turfgrass.The post discussed is https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/does-stressed-turf-require-more-or-fewer-nutrients/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/Get free ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/ Find out more about soil tests with ATC at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/
Get The Doublecut with Micah Woods summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
Wicked Smart Golf
Teaches golfers to lower scores by improving strategy, mental focus, short game, and practice habits without overhauling their swing.
Regenerative Agriculture Podcast
Explores the science and practices of regenerative agriculture to help growers improve soil health, crop quality, and farm profitability.
Teaming With Microbes
A podcast about organic gardening and the soil food web.
The Fire Pit Podcast
Stories from golf’s most influential figures, shared around the camaraderie of a fire pit after a round.
The Forest Garden
Discusses forest gardening, permaculture, and regenerative design through interviews with practitioners and experts.
The 73rd Hole
A weekly breakdown of golf news and events, from major tournaments to Oklahoma junior tours, with analysis and interviews.
Regenerative Agriculture: Buzzwords & Bullsh*t
A no-nonsense look at the realities and myths behind regenerative agriculture practices and the claims they generate.
Fore Play
A group of avid golfers discuss the sport's challenges, pro news, and culture with casual, bar-style commentary.
Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast
Experts discuss science-based organic cannabis cultivation techniques and advancements in growing technology.
Elevate Construction
Interviews and training focused on improving construction practices for workers, companies, and the industry.
The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy
A practical guide for new gardeners, breaking down gardening basics and terminology to help beginners grow confidently.
The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast
Deer hunting strategies for DIY whitetail hunters, covering scouting, terrain, deer behavior, and tactics in the Southeast and beyond.
About The Doublecut with Micah Woods
I discuss turfgrass management topics, usually starting with a blog post, sharing supplementary information, stories, and the reasons why I thought the topic was worth writing about, and worth reading about. Thus, a doublecut of these topics. This covers grass selection, playability, and all the work done to create a certain type of turfgrass surface.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from The Doublecut with Micah Woods in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's The Doublecut with Micah Woods daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Doublecut with Micah Woods as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The Doublecut with Micah Woods podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The Doublecut with Micah Woods product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Micah Woods.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts, any in the catalog. Basic raises that to 15, Pro to 40 and Max to 100. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does The Doublecut with Micah Woods release new episodes?
The Doublecut with Micah Woods publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does The Doublecut with Micah Woods cover?
The Doublecut with Micah Woods covers topics including Science, Sports, Golf, Natural Sciences. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting The Doublecut with Micah Woods summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.