Quiet Please! With Mel and Kira – Details, episodes & analysis

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In this inaugural episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira introduce themselves, share the story behind starting their podcast, and discuss all things golf and not so golf related. The two interview each other and we learn all about Mel’s Irish exit on a seventeen year professional golf career, Kira’s hidden talent for cup stacking and how Mel may not be as skilled in Geography as she thought she was. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon welcome their first guest,  five-time winner on the LPGA tour and major champion, Michelle Wie West. Michelle talks going pro at such a young age, being trained like a man, and how she overcame injuries throughout her career. The three also dive into post-retirement Michelle, her IVF journey, mom life, tennis pursuits and her new business ventures including how Taylor Swift ended up wearing a bracelet Michelle designed! Plus, Mel learns about open-toed shoes and talks being an adopted eagles fan.

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On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel Reid and Kira Dixon sit down with MK Morrissey, who’s currently starring as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway—and just so happens to be an avid golfer. MK shares how she first picked up the game in New York City, why it’s become a key part of her routine during her year-long run, and how the physical and technical demands of performing are not dissimilar to those of a professional athlete. Kira shares her deep love of musicals, Mel takes plenty of notes, and it all leads to a Wicked Fantasy Draft you never knew you needed—actors, golfers, and maybe even hosts… 

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On this solo episode of Quiet Please! hosts Mel Reid and Kira Dixon catch up on their recent travels, the announcement of Anna Nordqvist as the Solheim Cup captain and the season three premiere of Netflix's Full Swing. They introduce a new segment called "Shush of the Week," where Mel shares her biggest travel ick and Kira goes in on her hatred of dirty martinis. The two wrap up with a new segment called the "Sunday Roast," and share some embarrassing listener stories... And maybe even a few of their own...

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On this episode of Quiet Please! hosts Mel Reid and Kira Dixon catch up on their week before diving into an interview with fitness instructor and entrepreneur, Evan Childs. Evan talks about her newfound passion for golf and her journey from playing D1 college softball to launching her fitness brand, NOVEL. She shares the challenges of creating athletic wear that fits women like her and how she identified a gap in the market for stylish, functional sportswear. The three talk about Evan’s experience with reciprocal IVF, her coming-out story and some of her thoughts on what’s necessary for the future success of women’s sports. 

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In this episode of Quiet Please! hosts Mel Reid and Kira Dixon catch up on their week, discussing Kira's commentating at the Players Championship, their shared love of Beef Wellington and thoughts on the Creator Classic. Mel and Kira bring on golf content creator, influencer and queen of hot takes, Paige Spiranac. Paige opens up about the difficulties of breaking into the golf scene and dealing with online criticism when navigating her own personal mental health struggles. They delve into how Paige has monetized her social media presence, the weirdest DM’s she’s received and even what it’s like to date with such a public image.

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In this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon recap an exciting week in golf, including Viktor Hovland's thrilling victory at the Valspar Championship, Angela Stanford being named US Solheim Cup captain, Harry Higgs’ honest mid-match interview, and a relationship hard launch. Mel and Kira bond over their dislike of massages and their struggle with  golf tan lines. Plus - it’s Champions Dinner menu season. The episode wraps with a listener’s story submission about a rabbit’s dying wish and Mel’s adventures in Dubai.

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On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira are joined by Joel Dahmen to discuss his time on Full Swing, caddy relationships, and his workout routine now that the world has seen him shirtless. Also, swimming in the ocean with a Navy Seal, penguins at daycare, Mel, unfortunately, gets a shipment of mulch, and Joel exclusively reveals he does know what open-toed shoes are.

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon recap anything and everything Masters. They celebrate Rory McIlroy’s triumphant Career Grand Slam win, and how special it was to witness that kind of golf history being made. The two talk through some key moments of the tournament — Nick Dunlap’s perseverance throughout the weekend, Bryson DeChambeau's rumored putting contest. Plus, we get a rundown of Mel and Kira's adventures in Augusta, including how many pimento sandwiches were consumed, Kira’s opportunity to walk inside the ropes, a magical night out and of course, a trip to the merch shop. 

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