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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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On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel Reid and Kira Dixon dive deep into their Masters preview. They discuss all of Kira’s pink and green outfits, Mel’s love of sandwiches, and apparently Mel also loves a conspiracy theory... They highlight some memorable moments including that time Mel changed Kai’s nappy on the green. Finally, they conclude with some predictions about this year’s tournament, wondering whether Rory McIlroy will complete his career Grand Slam. Plus, Kira finds out on air that Mel will also be attending the Masters this week. Rude.

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On this episode of Quiet Please!  Mel and Kira recap the Chevron Championship and Mel's time as a big-time studio analyst, and dive into Kira’s epic weekend in Vegas for the 8AM invitational hosted by Justin Timberlake. Also, Charley Hull is put on 10K watch, Mel dazzles at her NYC panel, and Duncan confirms he has a pulse. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please, Allie Goodbun, dancer at the Moulin Rouge, creator, and co-founder of Ready Freddie, joins Mel and Kira to talk golf life, dancing full time at the Moulin Rouge (and the audition process!), performing in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, staying fit/nutrition for 12 shows a week, and running a business with a business partner based half way around the world. Also, Mel accidentally writes a eulogy and is announced as European Solheim Cup team Vice Captain (unrelated).

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On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira catch up on Mel's week commentating at the Black Desert LPGA Championship in Utah and Kira’s forthcoming health journey. Erin Lim Rhodes joins the show and talks about her passion for golf, her journey into broadcasting, and her coach George Gankas’ unique, sometimes barefoot approach to instruction. Erin shares her anti-country club approach to golf attire, we hear some unforgettable Wicked related moments on the Red Carpet and Mel learns about ASMR. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are fresh off a whirlwind week at the PGA Championship and have plenty to unpack both on and off the golf course. From Scottie Scheffler’s big win to media drama to Bryson DeChambeau being his usual chaotic, but lovable, self. Kira and Mel have dinner with friends and the stories lead to an epic Sunday Roast of Mel… Plus short kings, Mel discovering she's a lezza, and Kira learns some new vocab. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira catch up on a weekend full of Kai branston pickle chaos and Mother’s Day festivities — including Mel trying to ride a Donkey at a petting zoo birthday party. Kira checks in from Charlotte, where she and Mel will be covering the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. The two dive into PGA predictions, with takes on Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, and more. Mel introduces Kira to the wild world of Naked Attraction, a British dating show that’s as unfiltered as it gets. And of course, they wrap things up with their “Shush of the Week,” calling out heavy breathers in yoga and overly friendly workout instructors.

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On this episode of Quiet Please, Golf.com's Claire Rogers joins the show (from the range at Erin Hills) to discuss eating ice cream with golfers, the time Dustin Johnson stayed at her family's home, how she forged her path in golf media, and figuring out the best way to stand on TV. Plus, Mel and Kira catch up on the US Women's Open, Maja Stark's win, and all of the antics in Wisconsin. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Kira and Mel are ¼ of the way to EGOT status, Kira tries to watch “Naked Attraction,” and Mel’s dad is back from his journey to get new teeth in Turkey. Plus they’ve got a wealth of knowledge and advice for the new LPGA commissioner, Craig Kessler, and there’s a US Women’s Open preview for everyone tuning in to watch the best in the world compete at Erin Hills this week. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up after a busy travel stretch. Mel shares what it was like working the ShopRite LPGA Classic with her family on the road, while Kira recaps Golf's Longest Day and the RBC Canadian Open (and the fan she acquired). The new season of Love Island UK is upon us, so our resident British person, Mel Reid, translates some key phrases. Plus, K and M preview the U.S. Open at Oakmont, and a new fanbase name gets floated by longtime listener (and wife) Carly Reid.

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On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira recap a wild week at the U.S. Open, where JJ Spaun pulled off the underdog win of a lifetime. They break down the highs, lows, and all the chaotic moments from the championship. Over on the LPGA side, Carlota Ciganda grabs a huge win after a nine-year lull—plus some hilarious stories from life on tour with Carlotta and her longtime friend (and fellow golfer) Giulia Molinaro. Basically, if Mel calls you for an alibi, just hang up the phone. 

Mel gets real about what Pride Month means to her, opening up about the challenges she has faced in golf as an openly gay woman. And finally, the moment you didn’t know you were waiting for… Mel’s unfiltered thoughts on the Royal Family.

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On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira are joined by Jeff Brighton — who is FAMOUSLY on the bag for Maja Stark, your U.S. Women’s Open champion. He shares how he left the corporate world behind for life caddying on the LPGA Tour, that he’s only cried a little since Maja Stark’s big US Open win, wild karaoke nights at Erin Hills and his hopes and dreams of one day caddying for Mel in a senior tournament.

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are finally back together after a whirlwind of travel — and they’ve got lots to catch up on. From trying and kind of failing to stay healthy on the road, a hungover adventure that ended in a missed flight, and Kira played the number 1 golf course in America. They also dive into some golf as well, including Aldrich Potgieter’s big PGA Tour win, Lexi Thompson showing up strong after announcing her retirement, and Mel talks through her viral takes on what proper course setup should look like on the LPGA. Kira shares a much-anticipated update on her personal health journey and the moment you've all been waiting for- the Pride Month giveaway announcement. Huge thanks to everyone who participated and congrats to our winners! 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up on all the things— from Mel’s hiking adventure (and struggles) in Colorado to Kira turning her empty house into a private concert venue.

They’re also joined by Dave Phillips, co-founder of TPI, Titleist Performance Institute. They talk about golf fitness, fueling, the differences between male and female training and how custom programs can seriously boost your game. Plus, Mel, Kira and Dave weigh in on the great golf ball rollback debate and why coaches’ messaging needs to be much simpler when trying to reach players, especially the amateur golfers who just wanna have fun. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira catch up after a jam-packed week in golf — from Grace Kim’s dramatic win at the Evian to Rory McIlroy's new haircut. Mel almost bought a house in Colorado, while Kira recaps the antics at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe.

Then, they’re joined by Peloton instructor and golfer Selena Samuela (oh yeah, she's TPI certified by the way!), who shares her journey into the fitness world, behind the scenes at Peloton, how golf became part of her life, and the evolution of Peloton’s golf-specific training. They dig into the difference in training for men vs. women, the importance of mobility and strength, IVF, and how Selena’s navigating it all while dealing with some pretty significant life changes. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira catch up after Scottie Scheffler’s epic four-shot win at The Open. They unpack Scheffler’s early week comments on what winning means, how he handles pressure (and winning) seemingly with ease, and how his interactions with fans and the media compare to his peers. 

Mel gives her thoughts on some locker room drama, Kira shares the latest on her health journey. Plus, mental health in pro sports, what makes people in the UK such great golf fans, and why humility might just be Scottie’s secret weapon.

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On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira break down a big week for the UK — from the Lionesses taking the Euros title to Lottie Woad’s impressive win in her professional debut at the Scottish Open, and of course lots of frolicking on Jet2 holidays. 

Then they’re joined by the original friend of the pod, Cosette Chaput — co-founder and CEO of Always Alpha, the first ever female-focused sports management company, and also Mel and Kira’s manager. The three chat about the changing landscape of Women’s sports, how that’s impacted the field of sports management, and what it really means to work in sports. Plus Cos has been there for Mel and Kira through the good, bad, and hilarious and tells the story of how this very podcast came to be!

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon recap the last women's major of the year and the epic finish at the AIG Women’s open, including Miyū Yamashita’s breakthrough win, Charley Hull’s strong performance (as well as some fresh Charley stories for you), and Lottie Woad continuing to make waves as the betting favorite. Plus, Mel breaks down all 5 LPGA majors and Cam Young finally wins on the PGA Tour.

Also, the ladies react to Tom Brady’s open letter to Scottie Scheffler after his comments at The Open, Mel betrays her country and kills her sourdough starter. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are joined by the delightfully posh friend-of-the-pod, Anna Jackson. Anna recalls her early opportunities in broadcasting, how she came to find herself at Golf Channel and NBC Sports, and teaches Kira the word “gimp.”  Anna opens up about grief, family, and making it all work when life throws you curveballs. They also discuss Mel’s past fashion choices, parenting challenges and wins, and their favorite golf films.

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are joined by friend of the pod Hally Leadbetter Hally discusses growing up with a legend of the game, using comedy to bring light to gender norms in the world of golf, and finding your social media niche. Hally also opens up about her mental health and how she’s navigated her way through the world of golf media. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira break down some early Ryder Cup thoughts now that the teams are set. Then they're joined by Mel’s wife, Carly Reid (who came with receipts). Mel and Carly share the story of how they met at the 2018 Ryder Cup and how they persevered through rejection, Carly's cooking, and Mel's OCD. Through it all, Mel and Carly have built a loving relationship, and share what it's like to raise baby Kai and why Mel made the ultimate decision to retire from the LPGA. Both have become better adults, and they now own a wine opener.

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up on all their latest summer travels. From going to a Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas to changing diapers in a pub in Derbyshire to Arthur Ashe stadium in Queens. Also a heated debate on whether Keegan Bradley should pick himself for the US Ryder Cup team, the superiority of Millenial over Gen Z fashion and changing golf culture by teaching men a lesson one at a time. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira have a good ol’ fashioned QP catch up. Mel played golf for the first time in months (she’s still good), and Kira showed off her elite golf mug collection. They chat about Kylie Kelce getting into golf and their campaign to get her on the pod (plus the upcoming NFL season). Hot yoga, the Walker Cup, and lots of travel tales are all hot topics as well, per usual. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira discuss Charley Hull’s LPGA win and preview the Ryder Cup. They recap the 2023 Ryder Cup storylines, explain the format, and Mel admits the one person on the US team that scares her. Also, Mel explains why she hates the gala dinner, and Kira does her best Scottish accent. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon check in with a rapid-fire episode celebrating the Ryder Cup. With Kira calling in from her reporting duties on site, they give their predictions for this week’s festivities. Also, Mel gets vulnerable, and Kira is even cuter in person.

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon react to the Ryder Cup from the rowdy fans to the standout moments. They sing (literally) Shane Lowry’s praises, respond to all the backlash, and discuss the difference between American and European fans. Also, special guest Alex Ritthamel, caddy for Ben Griffin, joins to share his takeaways from caddying in his first Ryder Cup and an inside look at Team USA. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon run through last week in golf and all the big storylines. Plus, the new Taylor Swift album reaction you've been waiting for. Then they're joined by former professional soccer player (footballer) and current commercial manager at Chelsea Football Club, Carly Telford. Kira learns what a Geordie is, and they discuss the challenges female athletes face, the state of English women's football, Carly’s passion for golf, and growing women's sports. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon catch up on the week in golf and give their takes on professional golfers using mushrooms and ayahuasca for competition. Also, Kira clarifies that her new kitchen cabinets are JUST green and not related to golf in any way, Mel gives an update on her trip back home, and she does her best to convince Kira tattoos in Ibiza are a good idea. And in case anyone was wondering, it’s hard to exercise in the desert climate of Las Vegas (per Kira’s personal experience). 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon are a day late and blaming Bezos. Mel is stressed from house hunting and Kira is trying to crack the code on more deep sleep, but that doesn’t stop them from reliving the week that was, including Tommy Fleetwood's win in India and Sei Young Kim’s win in Korea. If you're chronically online like Kira and Mel, you know that the Mid-Am debate has been raging. Per usual, they have takes. Plus a preview on the week in golf ahead, and Charley Hull strikes again. 

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On today’s episode of Quiet Please, Kira is joined by friend of the show and guest co-host Hally Leadbetter! Hally has entered her entrepreneur era and has launched her new golf snack company, Bunchies, perfect for some delicious nutrition on the golf course or whenever you're on the go. How does one go about figuring out packaging? The ladies talk Halloween in the world of golf last week, WNBA star Caitlin Clark teeing it up in an LPGA pro-am, and when should Christmas music start, really? 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon recap the week in golf, including a sponsor's invite winning on the PGA Tour, Yani Tseng coming back from the abyss, and Australia beating out the US to win the International Crown on the LPGA. (We love a crown). Mel gives us a huge life update, Kira continues to enjoy her break from traveling, and her health journey just won't quit. Did you know there are lots of different types of magnesium? Stick around for the shush of the week as always. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Michelle Wie West fills in as guest host to talk recreational tennis, K-beauty, and how she learned to appreciate golf after her first slump and wrist injury. Kira and Michelle discuss Ben Griffin’s win at the World Wide Technology Championship, rain in Japan, the future of the LPGA, and the process behind designing limited edition shoes with Nike. Plus, there's pageant drama. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Broadway's own MK Morrissey joins as guest co-host. MK is currently playing Elsa in Frozen at the Paper Mill Playhouse. The girls catch up on MK's new life as a golf content creator, her thoughts on Wicked: For Good as a former Elphaba (mild spoilers included), how she got fired from her service job(s), and the origin story behind her YouTube golf series “Broadway to Birdie.” 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel is back on the pod. They talk Mel working at CME, Jeeno Thitikul winning 4 million dollars, and Kira’s big weekend in Vegas for F1. Plus, they get into how golf can be more like F1, the new LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler’s goals for increasing the visibility of women’s golf, the chaos of Christmas decorating with a toddler, and Mel letting her hair down. Oh, and Disney World apparently ruined Mel's golf game. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon are joined by Skratch travel and lifestyle editor Addie Parker. They discuss Addie's love of the game, golf fashion, from their middle school golf outfits to the Iwai Twins on the green carpet, and give their takes on Korean skincare trips, Tiger’s return to press conferences, and the LPGA’s growth. And for the first time ever, Quiet Please is giving out end-of-year superlatives for the golf world. Who is most likely to survive an apocalypse or start a clothing line? Listen and find out. 

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On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira discuss English football chants, their color seasons (Mel is an Autumn), and getting robbed for a Best Podcast Golden Globe nomination. They check in on tournament drama, public golf course adventures, and reflect on seeing the pod on listeners’ Spotify Wrapped rankings. Plus, Carly makes a guest appearance (or 5). 

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On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira announce the launch of their first merch drop with pre-sales starting on December 17th! The duo also gets into recent golf events, including the Grant Thornton Invitational and Q-School, and read your listener-submitted 'shushes of the week.' Plus, all things Christmas traditions and getting ready for the holidays. 

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Kicking off the first episode of the year with an update on Mel's new life in Colorado and Kira's trip to New Zealand. The headlines haven't stopped since we've been on break, so we're diving into all the stories you might've missed (at the time of recording, Brooks' PGA Tour announcement hadn't been made, but let's just say we called it), and we make some predictions for the year. 

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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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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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Welcome to the Quiet Please holiday special and our last episode of the year! Mel and Kira share some of their favorite holiday traditions, reflect on 2025, and talk goals for 2026 – from Mel’s co-ed soccer league aspirations to Kira improving work-life balance. Check out the pre-sale for our new merch line and get something for the Shusher in your life before we run out! 

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