The Back 9

By: Dennis Williams and Josh Mora
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  • The Back 9 is a podcast hosted by Dennis Williams and Josh Mora, targeting individuals in or approaching mid-life who seek more fulfillment in various aspects of their lives. The hosts discuss topics such as starting over in careers or dating, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, openness to change, and learning from experiences. The podcast aims to create a safe space for introspection, covering challenges like living alone, dating fears, and making mistakes. They invite guests, including celebrities, therapists, and coaches, to share personal stories and insights on healing from divorce, finding partners, and gaining confidence in relationships. The metaphor of the "back 9" in golf is used to convey the idea of a second chance in life, with fresh opportunities to achieve something remarkable. The hosts encourage leaving the past behind, embracing new possibilities, and moving forward with confidence. The podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.
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Episodes
  • Round 7: Ep. 13 - Rich “The Bull" Gaenzler” — Do the Things that Make you Happy

    Round 7: Ep. 13 - Rich “The Bull" Gaenzler” — Do the Things that Make you Happy
    Apr 1 2025
    Things happen to us on the Back 9. Our health might throw us a curve balls. Our dream career can vanish overnight. Our sense of purpose can become elusive. But in this deeply personal and unexpectedly uplifting episode, Rich “The Bull” Gaenzler opens up about his career loss, his health scares, his resulting identity crisis and how he’s since rebuilt his life by embracing humor, seeking joy and leaning in to vulnerability.

    We dive into the liberating power of asking for help, finding stillness, and how sometimes even the darkest chapters of our life can lead to surprising transformation. So whether you are in mid-pivot, approaching burnout, or just need a reminder that there are others in this with you, you will walk away inspired and maybe even ready to crack open a new book, after this episode of the Back 9.

    Contact Dennis & Josh:
    Instagram:     @Back9_Podcast
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    33 mins
  • Round 7: Ep. 12 - Hockey Coach Blaise MacDonald — The Evolution of Our Ambitions

    Round 7: Ep. 12 - Hockey Coach Blaise MacDonald — The Evolution of Our Ambitions
    Mar 25 2025
    Hockey Coach Blaise MacDonald set his sights high. He won a National Championship as a player. As a coach, he built a Division I program from the bottom up, took that program to the NCAA tournament, and then got hired to lead a team in one of the powerhouse conferences in college hockey. But somewhere along the way, his aspirations mellowed, and he found a true calling in coaching at a smaller school.

    In this episode, Blaise reflects on how he has evolved from being driven by ego and conviction to finding deeper fulfillment just being present for the players in his charge. It’s a powerful narrative about how men resolve their ambitions, woven by a mentor sharing both his insights on leadership and the vulnerability of his own occasional failings as a leader of young men. Time to roll tape on another edition of The Back 9.

    Contact Dennis & Josh:
    Instagram:     @Back9_Podcast
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    36 mins
  • Round 7 : Episode 11 - Greg Schwem, A Second Act on Divorce, Dating & Deep-Dish Pizza

    Round 7 : Episode 11 - Greg Schwem, A Second Act on Divorce, Dating & Deep-Dish Pizza
    Mar 18 2025
    Ladies and Gentlemen, now taking the stage is Comedian Greg Schwem, a guy who is taking the tough lessons of life and spinning them into comedy gold. Greg shares how he has found humor in the unexpected, survived the bewilderment of dating and mid-life, and proved that starting over isn’t just possible, but can also be amusing, hysterical and humbling.

    We'll also get Greg's riffs on Chicago’s legendery pizza scene and the art of making people laugh in corporate America. So if you’re looking to find humor in your everyday existence, and maybe a dating tip or two, pull up a chair for a no-drink minimum on this episode of the Back 9.

    Contact Dennis & Josh:
    Instagram:     @Back9_Podcast
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    43 mins

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