Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Terry Miller and Jon Van Deurzen from Smashboxx to discuss their 2018 season, the abrupt announcement that they will not be brought back to do live coverage of the Disc Golf Pro Tour next season, and Steve Dodge's changes to the Pro Tour's media approach.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas ask for some new disc recommendations for Charlie before talking about the 'calm before the storm' as the rumor mill buzzes about team changes this offseason. After the break, the guys open some more listener mail and get into the future of live tournament coverage (23:12).
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk about the bombshell news that Paul McBeth is leaving Innova at the end of the year before turning to some gut reaction 2018 season superlatives (17:12). After the break, they open up some listener mail (48:07).
Charlie Eisenhood returns this week and talks with Jamie Thomas about the 2018 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship. Tournament champion Chris Dickerson stops by (4:15) before Nate Sexton discusses what happened on the island hole 15 (26:20). Later in the show, Charlie and Jamie react to the controversy (51:06)
Jamie Thomas flies mostly solo this week while Charlie covers ultimate's National Championships in San Diego. Jamie highlights the big takeaways from the Ed Headrick Hall of Fame Classic, recaps the NT Points Standings, and continues the great discussion about headphones and USDGC coverage from the mailbag. Plus, this week Matt Krueger comes on to discuss the exciting new partnership between UDisc and the PDGA - don't miss it!
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas look big picture at the USDGC and break down Paul McBeth's victory, James Conrad's big weekend, and Kevin Jones' breakthrough performance. Plus: should headphones be allowed on the course? Later in the show, McBeth stops by to talk about his win. (37:22) Finally, the guys look ahead to the National Tour finale, the Hall of Fame Classic. (56:44)
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas bring you analysis and reactions to the wild final round of the 2018 United States Disc Golf Championship.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Kevin Jones, who shot -11 for the day's hot round and is just five shots back of the leader, Paul McBeth.
Charlie Eisenhood sits down with tournament leader Paul McBeth to talk about the second round of the 2018 United States Disc Golf Championship.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas bring you a LIVE edition of The Upshot from the deck on the 18th fairway. KJ Nybo stops in as well!
Let's get ready to rummmmbbbbllllle! Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas bring you a preview of the 2018 United States Disc Golf Championship, the final major of the season. With info on the course changes, the players, and a surprise competitor, it's a can't-miss show before the start of the action on Wednesday.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss the results of the 2018 US Women's Disc Golf Championship and Paige Pierce's third US title. She joins Charlie later in the show to talk about the win, her season thus far, and her sense that some courses haven't been challenging enough for the women this season (33:47). Plus, some USDGC livestreaming (featuring Jamie!) chatter (22:52) and some mailbag topics (52:02).
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas open this week's show with a Mailbag segment (you can email us at upshot@ultiworld.com ) before taking a look at a classic Paul v. Ricky battle at the Delaware NT (20:20). Then they chat about another Sarah Hokom win as freshly minted world champion Paige Bjerkaas faltered in the final round (32:02). Then they turn their attention to this weekend's US Women's Disc Golf Championship with a preview, some trivia, and some picks (35:55)....
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas look back at a tremendously entertaining World Championships week on The Upshot. They consider what it means for Gregg Barsby and Paige Bjerkaas to win their first world titles and their future trajectories. They also talk about some controversies from Worlds (24:21). Then, Charlie gets Jamie going about the PDGA National Tour series and its relationship to the Disc Golf Pro Tour and the Majors (43:37). Then they talk Delaware and make their picks (58:22).
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas bring on your brand new world champions Gregg Barsby and Paige Bjerkaas during a live edition of the Upshot!
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk about moving day at Pro Worlds and welcome special guest Nate Perkins, who had the hot round at Brewster Ridge.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas bring you a recap of a wild third round at PDGA Pro Worlds, featuring special birthday guest Paul Ulibarri!
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas chat with FPO leader Paige Bjerkaas and Gregg Barsby after two rounds of Pro Worlds. Plus, some tee pad chatter, Paul Ulibarri's hot round, Paul McBeth in the lead, and some reader email.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas bring you a LIVE edition of The Upshot podcast from Smuggler's Notch resort in Vermont, the site of the 2018 PDGA Pro Worlds. Joining us: Calvin Heimburg and Daniel Prentice.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk you through the absolute insanity of the MVP Open, particularly in the thrilling MPO final round (2:03). Then they interview Jeff Spring, the tournament director of the Pro World Championships, about the event and how it came together. (27:52). Then it's Worlds Preview time! (53:39) The guys talk about the new five round format, give you reasons that every player will win (58:50), and, of course, make their picks. Plus some email comments and questions and...
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss the latest ratings update and explore some trends we're seeing at the pro level. Then, Sean Jack stops by to talk MVP Open and Maple Hill before the guys discuss whether or not basket sizes should get smaller at the top level of the sport (43:16).
Charlie and Jamie break down all the action at the Ledgestone Insurance Open with a look at tons of new faces in the MPO recap (1:54), an interview with FPO champ Jessica Weese (26:12), and a discussion of Paige Pierce and FPO course design (35:29). Plus, Charlie gets wrecked in picks.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas open this week's show with a look ahead to this weekend's Ledgestone Insurance Open on the Disc Golf Pro Tour before talking with Tyler Schrock about his interesting op-ed on changing the structure of the PDGA's amateur divisions (15:41). Later in the show, the guys make their Ledgestone picks (49:50) and quickly review the US Junior Disc Golf Championships.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas get weird on the first Upshot of August, as they dive into the idea of betting on disc golf, the trade deadline, and more. Plus, Kevin Jones stops by the show to talk about his whirlwind year. To close it out, they look at where the top five players in the National Tour standings were a year ago.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas break down Paul McBeth's comeback win at the Idlewild Open, Kevin Jones' strong tournament (but poor finish), Paige Pierce's return to the top of the leaderboard, and more. Six weeks until Worlds!
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss Eagle McMahon's first Major win at the Konopiste Open and interview Will Schusterick about his return to touring (and success). Plus, some chatter about Junior Worlds.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas try to take stock of what Paul McBeth just did at the Great Lakes Open, where he shot a -18 with 16 birdies, an eagle, and a par. Was it the greatest round of all time? Is McBeth the best to ever play the game? Does this change the 2018 season? How big a deal is the two minute SportsCenter feature on his round? Is the 1108 round rating legit? Also, some chatter about Great Lakes and Konopiste, plus our Konopiste picks.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss the action at the Utah Open before diving into the latest ratings update. Later, they chat about the odds for various players to win Worlds and look at some of the biggest movers by round rating this past weekend. The guys are off next week for the 4th of July.
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas decide whether to reel your hot takes in or cut them loose on a fun episode of The Upshot. Also, they discuss the Utah Open and, of course, make their picks (52:43).
Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas look closely at the Beaver State Fling and dig deep into the performance of the top finishers. Plus, what's up with Paige Pierce? Can Drew Gibson win a big tournament this year? Don't forget to send us your hottest takes for next week's show!
