Project Mid-Am: A Golfer’s Journey

1. Introducing Project Mid-Am Trailer

   Show notes

   In 2017, Josh Nichols made it to the finals of the U.S. Mid-Amateur. Nearly 10 years later, now with a life full of responsibilities and obstacles, Josh tells the story of the years since then, and begins his journey to making it back to and winning the U.S. Mid-Amateur.

   Music credits:

   Intro song by Evert Almond.

   Jun 16, 2026 2 min

Season 1

1. Beginning (Again)

   Episode 1

   Show notes

   Josh tells the story of the 2016 & 2017 U.S. Mid-Amateurs, and what they mean for the rest of the journey.

   Jun 18, 2026 39 min

2. The Glimpse

   Episode 2

   Show notes

   Josh tells the story of the 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur. A glimpse, an end, and a beginning.

   Music credits:

   Intro music: Night Falls - Everet Almond

   Meridian - National Sweetheart

   Highway Nocturne - National Sweetheart

   Twilight Train - Dan Lebowitz

   A Distant Call - Dan Lebowitz, Tone Seeker

   Foggy - Nat Keefe

   Journey to the Past - Carmen María and Edu Espinal

   Standoff - Density & Time

   Land of a Loss - Dan Lebowitz, Tone Seeker

   Floating Home - Brian Bolger

   Jun 25, 2026 28 min

3. The Reset

   Episode 3

   Show notes

   The 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifier meets Josh's real life obstacles. And a project is born.

   Music credits:

   Intro music: Night Falls - Everet Almond

   Twilight Train - Dan Lebowitz

   Meridian - National Sweetheart

   Highway Nocturne - National Sweetheart

   Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly - The Grey Room / Density & Time

   Foggy - Nat Keefe

   Taverna Mystica - Chris Haugen

   Journey to the Past - Carmen María and Edu Espinal

   La Rosa Encantada - Chris Haugen

   Jul 2, 2026 31 min

4. The Reality Check

   Episode 4

   Show notes

   The road to the 2024 U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifier was nothing like Josh could've ever predicted.

   Music credits:

   Intro music- Night Falls - Everet Almond

   Foggy - Nat Keefe

   Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly - The Grey Room, Density & Time

   With You - Everet Almond

   Journey to the Past - Carmen María and Edu Espinal

   City of the Wolf - The Mini Vandals

   A Distant Call - Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz, Tone Seeker

   Wandering - Nat Keefe

   The Fifth Quadrant - Dan

   Taverna Mystica - Chris Haugen

   Jul 9, 2026 56 min

5. The Fee of Entry

   Episode 5

   Show notes

   Josh's U.S. Mid-Amateur chase goes through the wild and unpredictable year of 2025.

   Music credits:

   Intro music: Night Falls - Everet Almond

   Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly - The Grey Room, Density & Time

   City of the Wolf - The Mini Vandals

   Broken Promise - Jimena Contreras

   Journey to the Past - Carmen María and Edu Espinal

   Foggy - Nat Keefe

   With You - Everet Almond

   Jul 17, 2026 54 min

6. The Climb

   Episode 6

   Show notes

   We catch up to present day, with the first half of 2026 providing major updates to Josh's pursuit of qualifying for the U.S. Mid-Amateur.

   Music credits:

   Intro music: Night Falls - Everet Almond

   With You - Everet Almond

   Foggy - Nat Keefe

   Journey to the Past - Carmen María and Edu Espinal

   Broken Promise - Jimena Contreras

   City of the Wolf - The Mini Vandals

   Jul 23, 2026 42 min

7. The Bender

   Episode 7

   Show notes

   Josh is live from Ireland where he documents his 6 rounds in 6 days, and what they mean for the fast-approaching U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifier.

   Music credits:

   Intro music- Night Falls - Everet Almond

   Aug 5, 2026 51 min

8. The Appetizer

   Episode 8

   Show notes

   Josh gets a lesson, makes a debatably rash equipment decision, and plays in the North Carolina Mid-Amateur qualifier. The final week before the U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifier.

   Music credits:

   Intro music- Night Falls - Everet Almond

   City of the Wolf - The Mini Vandals

   Standoff - Density & Time

   Taverna Mystica - Chris Haugen

   Broken Promise - Jimena Contreras

   Aug 13, 2026 51 min

9. The Qualifier

   Episode 9

   Show notes

   Josh plays the most important round of the year: the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifier.

   Music credits:

   Intro music- Night Falls - Everet Almond

   Dusty Rhymes - Freedom Trail Studio

   Under The Sun - Everet Almond

   City of the Wolf - The Mini Vandals

   Highway Nocturne - National Sweetheart

   Standoff - Density & Time

   Wildfire - Jessie Villa

   Whaling City - Freedom Trail Studio

   No.4 Piano Journey - Esther Abrami

   Pink Flamenco - Doug Maxwell

   Burlesque - National Sweetheart

   Foggy - Nat Keefe

   Journey to the Past - Carmen María and Edu Espinal

   Aug 28, 2026 1 hr 9 min