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The Upshot

The Upshot is Ultiworld Disc Golf's news and analysis podcast, hosted by Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield. From the business of disc golf to the most compelling competition, The Upshot breaks down the biggest topics in the sport.
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Episodes

Calvin Heimburg Interview, Worlds Storylines

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Calvin Heimburg to talk about his victory at the European Disc Golf Festival, the first major title of his career. They also chat with Vinny about the upcoming World Championships and his preparation. Later, they look at some of the biggest storylines coming into Worlds. 0:00 Introduction 4:15 Calvin Heimburg Interview, Final Round of EDGF 13:00 Tallinn Course, Spectators, Prepping for Worlds 19:40 Shotmaking, Inward Focus, Avoiding OB 28:30 Winnin...

Jul 23, 202559 min

EDGF Recap, Calvin Finally Wins One!

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the European Disc Golf Festival and the first-time major wins for both Calvin Heimburg and Silva Saarinen. They look at the moments that defined the tournament, Isaac Robinson's outstanding majors performances, Kristin's putting disaster, and more. Plus: #PurseWatch and picks! 0:00 EDGF Recap: Heimburg Wins a Major! 9:30 Key Moments in MPO 24:20 Calvin's Rise From the Shed to Glory 39:45 Saarinen Tops Lätt For First Major 54:20 Saarinen's Rise 1:05:00...

Jul 22, 20251 hr 21 min

European DG Festival Preview & Picks

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the next Major championship of the season: the European Disc Golf Festival. It's the first Major in Estonia, and it's an attackable course for most of the tour. How will Ricky Wysocki fare after shooting the third-highest rated round of all time here last year en route to a win? Can Kristin Lätt play through the pain in her now-confirmed broken toe? Those stories, plus picks, on today's show. 0:00 EDGF Preview & Superstar Challenge 12:00 Notable C...

Jul 16, 202546 min

Krokhol Recap, Waiver Wire Draft Picks

Charlie Eisenhood talks to Josh Mansfield in Estonia this week! Josh is on site for the two European majors. Today, they discuss the Krokhol Open, including Ben Callaway's first career Elite Series win and Kristin Lätt's putting woes. Then they welcome back Dan Prentice to catch up on their preseason draft and make their waiver wire picks as they head into the back half of the season. 0:00 Impressions of Estonia & EDGF 8:15 Krokhol Open Recap: Handley & Lätt 18:30 Krokhol Open Recap: Cal...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 11 min

EDGF's Matthias Vutt, Krokhol Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield run down the latest ratings update before talking with Estonia Disc Golf Director of Operations (and former Kristin Lätt manager) Matthias Vutt about the upcoming European Disc Golf Festival. Then they talk about Krokhol Open this weekend on the DGPT (#1 course in the world!) and make their picks. 0:00 Ratings Update & McBeth's Future 17:10 Matthias Vutt On DG & the Estonian Government 27:40 Conditions & Spectator Activities at Tallinn, Course #2 ...

Jul 10, 20251 hr 16 min

DMC, PCS, Drug Testing, Paul Oman Interview

The Upshot is back after a vacation! Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield catch up on some exciting tournaments and talk about the WADA drug testing protocols coming up at Worlds. Plus, they interview the new MP40 world champion Paul Oman after his thrilling playoff win over the weekend. 0:00 Discmania Recap 15:10 PCS Open Recap 33:45 Drug Testing in Disc Golf 46:45 Paul Oman Interview 58:10 Playoff Pressure, Payout, #1 Rank 1:10:30 Commentary, Picks, & #Pursewatch Recap...

Jul 09, 20251 hr 21 min

US Women's Recap, World Games Teams Reveal, Interview with Charlie's Mom

Josh and Charlie check in from around the world to talk USWDGC, Eveliina Salonen, European disc golf, World Games teams, and more! Charlie's Mom stops in after attending the final round of USWDGC to give her thoughts on attending a pro disc golf event and what she -- a normie sports fan -- thought about it. 0:00 USWDGC Recap, Salonen & the Podium 27:20 More USWDGC Storylines 36:30 Salonen's Spot Amongst the FPO Elite 44:30 Charlie's Mom on USWDGC 1:02:00 European DG Check In 1:09:30 World Ga...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 36 min

USWDGC Preview & Picks

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the 2025 US Women's Disc Golf Championships! It's the first of three FPO majors over the next six weeks. With the level of play at an all-time high, it should be a thrilling weekend of disc golf. 0:00 USWDGC Preview 25:15 USWDGC Picks

Jun 18, 202530 min

Esa-Pekka Tupala Interview, The Preserve

Charlie Eisenhood welcomes in Esa-Pekka Tupala, the DGN play-by-play commentator from Europe, to talk European disc golf, Silva and Gannon at The Preserve, who to watch on the Euro swing, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:00 Esa-Pekka Tupala on European DG 17:00 Saarinen, Anttila, & The Euro Tour 21:00 European Players to Watch 29:20: Over/Under, Buhr vs Anttila 34:40 Are European Courses Better? & Predictions

Jun 17, 202545 min

Under-26 Player Draft, Preserve Championship

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield revisit their 2022 draft of players under 26 years old and then make a fresh round of picks near the midway point of the 2025 season. Then they get you ready for this weekend's DGPT stop in Minnesota, the Preserve Championship, complete with a Simon Line sponsorship.

Jun 12, 202559 min

Ale Open Recap, Mailbag

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the Ale Open, including Silva's first-ever win with Kristin in the field and another Niklas clutch final round. Then they dive into the mailbag, starting off with the question, "Is Josh a hack?"

Jun 11, 20251 hr 26 min

Holyn Handley Interview, Ale Open Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with Holyn Handley about her sparkling 2025 season and win at the NWDGC, her trajectory on tour, and what she still wants to improve in her game. They also get you ready for the Ale Open, the next European DGPT stop on one of the world's best courses.

Jun 05, 20251 hr 10 min

Northwest DG Champs Recap

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Northwest Disc Golf Championship, talk about AB's hole 18, look at Gannon & Holyn stats, and discuss some of the most interesting storylines from the weekend.

Jun 03, 20251 hr 8 min

Konopiste, 2026 PDGA Rules, NW Champs Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Konopiste Open before talking with the PDGA's Mike Sullivan about the proposed changes to the 2026 rules, including several pro-focused alterations. Then they get your ready for the Northwest Disc Golf Championships along with their picks!

May 29, 20251 hr 41 min

Cascade Challenge Recap, European Swing Overview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the top 5 stories of the Cascade Challenge before turning their attention to the next phase of the season, including the European swing. They make their picks for the Konopiste Open and talk about who might win this stretch of the tour.

May 21, 20251 hr 2 min

Buy/Sell/Hold, Cascade Challenge Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield decide whether to buy, sell, or hold players' stocks after the first leg of the 2025 season. Then they preview the Cascade Challenge and make their picks! 0:00 Cascades Challenge This Weekend 4:50 Stock Up/Down - Lätt, Buhr 15:25 Stock Up/Down - Wysocki, Heimburg 26:35: Stock Up/Down - Missy, Isaac Robinson, & More 47:00 Match Play Group Results 49:00 Cascades Challenge Preview 53:30 Cascades Challenge Picks

May 15, 20251 hr 1 min

Smorgasbord

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield do their own version of mailbag where each of them brings up topics they've been thinking about without prepping the other guy beforehand. It's a fun, wide-ranging episode! 0:00 Upcoming Tournaments, Disc Golf Video Game 12:30 De'Anthony Thomas, House of Discs, Creators Challenge 28:45 PDGA Membership, May Ratings, Recent Event Recaps

May 13, 202546 min

PDGA’s Doug Bjerkaas, Mailbag

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in PDGA Executive Director Doug Bjerkaas before opening up mail about Champions Cup, marshals, foot faults, and more. Plus the Pound Royale with Cheese winner is announced! 0:00 Big Money Swagger 7:20 PDGA's Doug Bjerkaas 10:40 Champions Cup, Marshals, Foot Faults 25:35 Estonia, Throw Pink, Juniors, World Games 44:00 Reactions to Bjerkaas, PDGA Rankings Update 56:00 Mailbag!, Champions Cup Course 1:02:00 Foot Fault & Marshal Amendments 1:19:10 For...

May 08, 20251 hr 31 min

Champions Cup Recap, Foot Fault!

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the 2025 PDGA Champions Cup and talk about the excellence of Isaac Robinson and Missy Gannon. They also dig into the highly controversial foot fault ruling against Kristin Lätt from the PDGA marshal on hole 16 in the final round. Make sure not to miss their four rapid reax episodes from the weekend as well with an Ultiworld Disc Golf subscription. 0:00 Isaac Robinson Bags Another Major 16:15 MPO Shoutouts & Sheddies 30:20 Big Money Missy Strike...

May 06, 20251 hr 11 min

Champions Cup Day 1 Rapid Reax

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down everything that happened on day 1 at the Champions Cup, including strong starts from Paul McBeth and Silva Saarinen as well as picking their dawgs of the day.

May 02, 202547 min

Champions Cup Preview, The Seans

Charlie Eisenhood rides solo this week to get you ready for the Champions Cup! He interviews Sean Jack and Shawn Mercy, the co-TDs of the year's first Major, and then talks the course, breaks down Calvin Heimburg's Majors performance, and makes his picks. 0:00 Sean & Shawn on Champions Cup, Revenue 8:15 Course Design & Alternate Pin Locations, Holes 1 & 12 20:00 Spectator Experience, Collaboration with PDGA 32:30 Hole 16 Breakdown, Presidents Cup 39:00 Final Thoughts on Champions Cup...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 1 min

Jussi Meresmaa & Worlds

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield interview Jussi Meresmaa about the 2025 PDGA Pro World Championships, ticket sales, the scope of the event, the growth of European disc golf, Discmania, and more. They also discuss the news out of Estonia, where the European Disc Golf Festival will return as a Major in 2026 and 2028 and then host the World Championships in 2029 in a four-year agreement with the PDGA. 0:00 Jussi Meresmaa & 2025 Worlds 12:45 Changes to the Beast 21:45 Estonia Worlds & F...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 25 min

KC Wide Open Recap, Cadence Burge

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the newest DGPT stop, the Kansas City Wide Open. Is Gannon all the way back? Plus: Cadence Burge stops by for an interview! 0:00 Josh's Life Update! 3:00 Handley Handles FPO 12:25 Buhr's Course Record at KCWO 20:30 What's up with McBeth? 27:45 Cadence Burge Interview 37:30 2025 Expectations, Career Projections 47:30 Training & Improvements, Getting into Disc Golf 1:01:00 Josh's Searing Take on Junior Worlds 1:06:00 #Pursewatch, Course & Picks ...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 19 min

Mailbag, Eagle's Crossing, KCWO Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk taxes, The Masters, Eagle's Crossing, USDGC, and plenty more in the Mailbag before diving into the Kansas City Wide Open preview and picks. 0:00 Lätt's Merch Line 7:45 The Masters, Is Disc Golf Easier? 20:45 Eagles Crossing, USDGC, Silence 35:30 Finding DG's Roots 45:30 KCWO Preview 57:20 KCWO Picks

Apr 15, 20251 hr 8 min

The Masters, Abigail Wilson Protest

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield shout out the champions of the Collegiate Disc Golf Championships and talk torpedo bats before breaking down how the USDGC can be more like The Masters. They also discuss Abigail Wilson's protest at the Music City Open. 0:00 Eagles Crossing, Future of Discs 13:00 College Championships 17:15 How can USDGC be like the Masters? 37:00 Abigail Wilson's Protest

Apr 10, 202551 min

MCO Recap, Grant Zellner

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the Music City Open and give green/yellow/red lights to players after the weekend. They're also joined by Grant Zellner, who walked every lead card round in Nashville, to discuss the event. Plus: Kristin to 1003 rated, picks, #PurseWatch, and more! 0:00 MCO MPO Green, Yellow, Red Lights 18:30 MCO FPO Green, Yellow, Red Lights 34:45 Grant Zellner Interview 44:00 FPO's MCO Drama & Lätt's New Peak 55:00 Anttila Back-to-Back, Hole 15, Turner's Podi...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 36 min

Disc Golf Betting Is Here, Match Play & MCO Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the news that legal betting on disc golf has arrived in North America, what it could mean for the sport, and the early lines for the Music City Open in a new segment, Caddie Bookie. They also preview the start of the Match Play tournament and get you ready for the Music City Open, where more threepeats are on the line! 0:00 Disc Golf Sports Betting 12:20 Caddie Bookie: Betting Insights 25:55 More on Sprinkle Valley 34:45 DGPT Match Play Championship 4...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 14 min

2025 Stats, Niklas Anttila

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss good news from Harmony Bends and Stafford Woods before diving into a 2025 season overview (so far). Who's playing well? Who are the statistical leaders so far? You might be surprised! Then the 2025 Austin champ (and Finnish Cowboy himself) Niklas Anttila joins the guys to talk about another win, Europe vs. USA, and more. 0:00 Should Jonesboro be on the Go Throw Tour? 4:00 Harmony Bends, Stafford Woods Updates 12:45 Early Season Overview: Top Performer...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 16 min

Austin Recap, Sprinkle Valley Hole 18 Review

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the MVP's Open at Austin, the first DGPT+ event of the season. They dive into Niklas Anttila and Holyn Handley's stats before talking through a Hole Spotlight on hole 18 at Sprinkle Valley, the most controversial hole of the past couple of years. Plus some listener email, #PurseWatch, and picks! 0:00 The Finnish Cowboy is Here to Stay 16:00 Is Handley the 2nd best FPO player? 26:10 Hole Spotglight: Sprinkle Valley's 18 45:00 Mailbag! 57:00 #Pursewa...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 3 min

WACO Biggest Questions, Austin Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the Waco Annual Charity Open with burning questions about the event. Then they dive into a new segment -- Hole Spotlight -- before doing #PurseWatch and picks. Plus they preview the Open at Austin, the first DGPT+ event of the season! 0:00 Candy Talk 7:30 Waco Recap - Fluky or Wacky? 17:30 Hammes, Heimburg, & Clutch Factor 34:30 FPO vs Lätt, Spotters & OB Strokes 46:00 Does Waco Belong?, Course Records 52:00 All Time Earnings, Hole Spotligh...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 14 min
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