<![CDATA[Golden Helmets and Green Jackets]]>🏈⛳ WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN HELMETS AND GREEN JACKETS PODCAST!

We’re glad you’re here! Join GOLFDOC Michael Maier, MD and Matthew “Matty Ice” Maier each week where college football meets golf, sports medicine, performance, longevity, great stories—and a few picks along the way.

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Football. Golf. Medicine. Longevity.

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🏈 🏆 ⛳ Welcome to Golden Helmets and Green Jackets.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:11:27 GMTTue, 08 Sep 2026 02:44:12 GMT60Michael Maier aka "The GOLFDOC" and Matthew Maier aka "Matty Ice"<p>🏈⛳ WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN HELMETS AND GREEN JACKETS PODCAST!<br /><br />We’re glad you’re here! Join GOLFDOC Michael Maier, MD and Matthew “Matty Ice” Maier each week where college football meets golf, sports medicine, performance, longevity, great stories—and a few picks along the way.<br /><br />We’re just getting started, and we need your help growing the show.<br /><br />🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a new episode or Short.<br />👍 LIKE the videos you enjoy—it helps more people discover the podcast.<br />📲 SHARE the show with your friends, golf buddies, football fans and anyone who would enjoy the conversation.<br /><br />Every subscription, like and share helps us build the Golden Helmets and Green Jackets community.<br /><br />Football. Golf. Medicine. Longevity.<br /><br />Same Passion. Different Fairways.™<br /><br />🏈 🏆 ⛳ Welcome to Golden Helmets and Green Jackets.</p>episodicMichael Maier aka "The GOLFDOC" and Matthew Maier aka "Matty Ice"mmaiermd@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 5: Dr. Charles "Chip" Taunt, from Zahm Hall to East Lansing and 5000+Knee Replacements]]>GOLFDOC and Matty Ice discuss Notre Dame campus life, championship football, and a surgeon's story that hits far deeper than the operating room.  Dr. Charles "Chip" Taunt joins the Golden Helmets and Green Jackets crew for a conversation that moves from a North Quad rivalry to the life lessons that shaped his career, his family, and his faith. A Notre Dame class of 1995 alum and one of Michigan's leading joint reconstruction surgeons, Chip brings decades of experience in hip and knee replacement - plus the kind of campus stories only fellow Irish can tell. You'll discover:

  • What Zahm Hall and Keenan Hall were really like in the early 1990s, and why the dorm rivalry still matters
  • The wild energy of Notre Dame's 1993 Florida State upset, including the feeling on campus when the game ended
  • How thousands of joint replacements changed Chip's thinking about outcomes, recovery, and the future of knee surgery
  • Why he walked away from a major AAOS presentation to stay with his dying father, and the perspective that decision gave him
  • How Notre Dame shaped his marriage, his sons, and a family culture built around sports, service, and showing up

Chip also shares the origin of his "Chippy knee" approach, the lessons he learned from coaching youth lacrosse and hockey, and why he believes the quiet knee protocol is changing how patients recover. Along the way, the hosts revisit Lou Holtz, Jerome Bettis, on campus football in the Holtz era, and the enduring pull of the Notre Dame community. This one is for anyone who loves Notre Dame football, meaningful family stories, and the kind of surgeon conversation that mixes precision, humility, and hard-won wisdom. If you care about the Irish, athletics, and the choices that define a life, this episode delivers. 


]]>23dcd5f3-df7e-4c42-bc22-e8506576ea68Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:34:53 GMT<p>GOLFDOC and Matty Ice discuss Notre Dame campus life, championship football, and a surgeon's story that hits far deeper than the operating room.  Dr. Charles "Chip" Taunt joins the Golden Helmets and Green Jackets crew for a conversation that moves from a North Quad rivalry to the life lessons that shaped his career, his family, and his faith. A Notre Dame class of 1995 alum and one of Michigan's leading joint reconstruction surgeons, Chip brings decades of experience in hip and knee replacement - plus the kind of campus stories only fellow Irish can tell. You'll discover:</p><ul><li>What Zahm Hall and Keenan Hall were really like in the early 1990s, and why the dorm rivalry still matters</li><li>The wild energy of Notre Dame's 1993 Florida State upset, including the feeling on campus when the game ended</li><li>How thousands of joint replacements changed Chip's thinking about outcomes, recovery, and the future of knee surgery</li><li>Why he walked away from a major AAOS presentation to stay with his dying father, and the perspective that decision gave him</li><li>How Notre Dame shaped his marriage, his sons, and a family culture built around sports, service, and showing up</li></ul><p>Chip also shares the origin of his "Chippy knee" approach, the lessons he learned from coaching youth lacrosse and hockey, and why he believes the quiet knee protocol is changing how patients recover. Along the way, the hosts revisit Lou Holtz, Jerome Bettis, on campus football in the Holtz era, and the enduring pull of the Notre Dame community. This one is for anyone who loves Notre Dame football, meaningful family stories, and the kind of surgeon conversation that mixes precision, humility, and hard-won wisdom. If you care about the Irish, athletics, and the choices that define a life, this episode delivers. </p><p><br /></p>no01:19:4715Episode 5: Dr. Charles "Chip" Taunt, from Zahm Hall to East Lansing and 5000+Knee Replacementsfull<![CDATA[Zach Miller: Live from Austin]]>

A Texas Longhorn superfan is heading into his next big chapter, and the story behind it is bigger than football. Zach Miller opens up about four years at UT, the electric game day moments that defined his college experience, and the job in Tucson that is about to launch his engineering career.What starts as a laid-back conversation at Blackhawk Country Club turns into a fun, insider look at what it means to grow up around Texas football, family tradition, and a lifelong Longhorn culture. Host Michael Maier brings the perspective of an old family friend and UT insider, while Zach shares the view from the student side—from unforgettable game day memories to the people who shaped his fandom long before he arrived in Austin.You'll hear:

  • Why the Texas-Georgia atmosphere stands out as one of the most memorable days of Zach's college run
  • How family, especially his dad, helped build a true Longhorn tradition before he ever stepped on campus
  • The role Jaime Betancourt played in turning Texas football into a family-level obsession
  • What it feels like to finish at UT with a great job already lined up in Tucson
  • A behind-the-scenes taste of tailgates, game day rituals, and the kind of friendships that last beyond graduation
]]>010aec66-5edc-4f33-af16-6f58325f5803Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:47:08 GMT<p></p><p>A Texas Longhorn superfan is heading into his next big chapter, and the story behind it is bigger than football. Zach Miller opens up about four years at UT, the electric game day moments that defined his college experience, and the job in Tucson that is about to launch his engineering career.What starts as a laid-back conversation at Blackhawk Country Club turns into a fun, insider look at what it means to grow up around Texas football, family tradition, and a lifelong Longhorn culture. Host Michael Maier brings the perspective of an old family friend and UT insider, while Zach shares the view from the student side—from unforgettable game day memories to the people who shaped his fandom long before he arrived in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Austin.You" target="_blank">Austin.You</a>'ll hear:</p><ul><li>Why the Texas-Georgia atmosphere stands out as one of the most memorable days of Zach's college run</li><li>How family, especially his dad, helped build a true Longhorn tradition before he ever stepped on campus</li><li>The role Jaime Betancourt played in turning Texas football into a family-level obsession</li><li>What it feels like to finish at UT with a great job already lined up in Tucson</li><li>A behind-the-scenes taste of tailgates, game day rituals, and the kind of friendships that last beyond graduation</li></ul>no00:06:33Zach Miller: Live from Austinbonus<![CDATA[Cruzen: First Quarter Review]]>Sooners down 7-0, Cade is not happy with "Pure Michigan" and the Big House.

]]>78165072-c0ac-439c-afa8-18d39ac7ebe7Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:59:29 GMT<p>Sooners down 7-0, Cade is not happy with "Pure Michigan" and the Big House.</p>no00:00:23Cruzen: First Quarter Reviewbonus<![CDATA[Cruzen takes on Ann Arbor]]>Cade Cruzen, Legendary Oklahoma Sooner die hard and former Frat Brother with Matty Ice! He joins "Golden Helmets and Green Jackets" Live from Ann Arbor!

Takeaways

  • Michigan's performance is a key focus of the conversation.
  • The speaker expresses support for the Texas Longhorns

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Game Analysis
  • 00:20 Michigan's Performance
  • 00:26 Texas Longhorns and Team Analysis
  • 00:47 Softest Aspects of the Game
]]>1c374b22-a45a-4e84-b4d1-06cb5fe0a27dSat, 12 Sep 2026 18:53:36 GMT<p>Cade Cruzen, Legendary Oklahoma Sooner die hard and former Frat Brother with Matty Ice! He joins "Golden Helmets and Green Jackets" Live from Ann Arbor! </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Michigan's performance is a key focus of the conversation.</li><li>The speaker expresses support for the Texas Longhorns </li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Game Analysis</li><li>00:20 Michigan's Performance</li><li>00:26 Texas Longhorns and Team Analysis</li><li>00:47 Softest Aspects of the Game</li></ul>no00:00:58Cruzen takes on Ann Arborbonus<![CDATA[Remembering Dr. James Urbaniak]]>The conversation revolves around the mentorship, impact, and legacy of Dr. James Urbaniak, a renowned figure in orthopedic surgery. The speakers share personal experiences and stories that highlight Dr. Urbaniak's influence and lasting presence.

Takeaways

  • Dr. Urbaniak's mentorship was instrumental in shaping the careers of orthopedic residents at Duke and beyond.
  • Dr. Urbaniak's legacy continues to inspire and influence orthopedic surgeons internationally.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Mentorship of Dr. James Urbaniak
  • 00:49 Dr. Urbaniak's Impact and Legacy
  • 01:27 Dr. Urbaniak's Lasting Influence
  • 02:17 Dr. Urbaniak's Enduring Presence
]]>66bc436c-a05a-4eba-9188-9e9ddef1511eSat, 12 Sep 2026 04:35:50 GMT<p>The conversation revolves around the mentorship, impact, and legacy of Dr. James Urbaniak, a renowned figure in orthopedic surgery. The speakers share personal experiences and stories that highlight Dr. Urbaniak's influence and lasting presence.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Dr. Urbaniak's mentorship was instrumental in shaping the careers of orthopedic residents at Duke and beyond.</li><li>Dr. Urbaniak's legacy continues to inspire and influence orthopedic surgeons internationally.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Mentorship of Dr. James Urbaniak</li><li>00:49 Dr. Urbaniak's Impact and Legacy</li><li>01:27 Dr. Urbaniak's Lasting Influence</li><li>02:17 Dr. Urbaniak's Enduring Presence</li></ul>no00:03:44Remembering Dr. James Urbaniakbonus<![CDATA[Week 2: GOLFDOC'S LOCKS]]>The segment begins with a recap of last week's parlay picks, followed by an analysis of various college football matchups. The hosts provide insights and predictions for each matchup, concluding with parlay picks for the week.

Takeaways

  • Insights into college football matchups
  • Parlay picks for the week

Chapters

  • 00:00 Recap of Last Week's Parlay Picks
  • 01:57 Oklahoma at Michigan Matchup
  • 03:13 Texas at Ohio State Matchup
  • 04:09 Oregon at Oklahoma State Matchup
  • 05:12 Arizona State at Cowfield Matchup
  • 06:12 Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium Matchup
  • 07:12 Parlays for the Week
]]>626ddc2a-9aea-4276-aaea-7790ed7c13fdFri, 11 Sep 2026 01:51:05 GMT<p>The segment begins with a recap of last week's parlay picks, followed by an analysis of various college football matchups. The hosts provide insights and predictions for each matchup, concluding with parlay picks for the week.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Insights into college football matchups</li><li>Parlay picks for the week</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Recap of Last Week's Parlay Picks</li><li>01:57 Oklahoma at Michigan Matchup</li><li>03:13 Texas at Ohio State Matchup</li><li>04:09 Oregon at Oklahoma State Matchup</li><li>05:12 Arizona State at Cowfield Matchup</li><li>06:12 Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium Matchup</li><li>07:12 Parlays for the Week</li></ul>no00:07:0515Week 2: GOLFDOC'S LOCKSbonus<![CDATA[Episode 4: Texas v Ohio State with Dr. Danney and Dr. Roush]]>A conversation between friends, discussing their shared history, experiences, and passions, including football, golf, and orthopedics. They reminisce about their time at Duke, their college football experiences, and their love for the game. The conversation also delves into their golfing experiences, including memorable rounds and tournaments. The friends share stories and memories, highlighting their deep connections and shared experiences. The conversation covers various topics including personal experiences, mentorship, orthopedic injuries in football, and college football predictions. It also delves into the significance of Dr. James Urbaniak and the Duke Orthopedic Family. The camaraderie and friendship among the participants are evident throughout the conversation.

Takeaways

  • Friendship and camaraderie
  • Shared experiences and memories Mentorship and the impact of influential figures in orthopedics
  • Orthopedic injuries in football and their diagnosis and treatment
  • College football predictions and the significance of the Texas vs. Ohio State game

Chapters

  • 00:00 Reunion of Friends
  • 02:45 College Football Memories
  • 11:44 Passion for Golf
  • 17:25 Golfing Adventures
  • 22:47 Mentorship and Influence in Orthopedics
  • 25:20 Orthopedic Injuries in Football
  • 26:11 Significance of Dr. James Urbaniak and the Duke Orthopedic Brotherhood
  • 33:49 College Football Predictions and Game Analysis
]]>991551cd-1045-4dc1-9e39-c8311a2d341fThu, 10 Sep 2026 05:55:32 GMT<p>A conversation between friends, discussing their shared history, experiences, and passions, including football, golf, and orthopedics. They reminisce about their time at Duke, their college football experiences, and their love for the game. The conversation also delves into their golfing experiences, including memorable rounds and tournaments. The friends share stories and memories, highlighting their deep connections and shared experiences. The conversation covers various topics including personal experiences, mentorship, orthopedic injuries in football, and college football predictions. It also delves into the significance of Dr. James Urbaniak and the Duke Orthopedic Family. The camaraderie and friendship among the participants are evident throughout the conversation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Friendship and camaraderie</li><li>Shared experiences and memories Mentorship and the impact of influential figures in orthopedics</li><li>Orthopedic injuries in football and their diagnosis and treatment</li><li>College football predictions and the significance of the Texas vs. Ohio State game</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Reunion of Friends</li><li>02:45 College Football Memories</li><li>11:44 Passion for Golf</li><li>17:25 Golfing Adventures</li><li>22:47 Mentorship and Influence in Orthopedics</li><li>25:20 Orthopedic Injuries in Football</li><li>26:11 Significance of Dr. James Urbaniak and the Duke Orthopedic Brotherhood</li><li>33:49 College Football Predictions and Game Analysis</li></ul>no00:40:2614Episode 4: Texas v Ohio State with Dr. Danney and Dr. Roushfull<![CDATA[Episode 3: Rice v Notre Dame and The Platte River Rumble with Dr. William "Billy Harvin"]]>Orthopedic traumatologist, former Rice football player talk college football, orthopedic injuries, friendship, golf before the Rice v Notre Dame game in South Bend next weekend

]]>6112e5d5-b085-478d-90d6-1a640290f4ccTue, 08 Sep 2026 02:50:08 GMT<p>Orthopedic traumatologist, former Rice football player talk college football, orthopedic injuries, friendship, golf before the Rice v Notre Dame game in South Bend next weekend</p>no00:34:2513Episode 3: Rice v Notre Dame and The Platte River Rumble with Dr. William "Billy Harvin"full