Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Hailey King's new contract with Innova before interviewing Thomas Gilbert about his decision to come out publicly as gay. Then the guys discuss inclusion in disc golf, the diversity in political opinion in the sport, and more.
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Chris Dickerson's departure from Prodigy, the shape of the offseason so far, and which players will do best (and worst) at adjusting to new plastic. Then they go Inside The Circle to talk the DGPT Tour Card, Paul McBeth divesting from Foundation Disc Golf, and more. Plus: the first over/under of 2022.
Jan 06, 2022•53 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Ricky Wysocki's four year, $4 million contract with Dynamic Discs and talk with Wysocki about the move. They also dive into DD's overhaul this offseason before discussing the 2023 Majors locations, the 2021 PDGA Awards, and more.
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield do the first-ever Upshot emergency podcast to break down the latest disc golf player sponsorship news in a wild offseason. From Kona Panis $500K deal to shocking departures from multiple manufacturers, the guys catch up on a tumultuous three weeks.
Jan 04, 2022•45 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in MVP-sponsored Sarah Hokom, Discraft Team Captain Paul Ulibarri, and USDGC Event Director and former Innova Team Manager Jonathan Poole for a discussion of the evolution of player sponsorships from manufacturers and the future of endorsement deals in the sport.
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Infinite Discs' Alan Barker, OTB Discs' Aaron Rowley and Danny Corbett, Birdie Disc Golf's Derek Fell, and Skybreed Discs' Justin Taylor for a wide-ranging conversation about the retail side of disc golf, the COVID boom, supply chain challenges, and a whole lot more. It's a fascinating look inside a key part of the disc golf economy.
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the Disc Golf Pro Tour's Player of the Year awards and chat about Macie Velediaz's re-signing with Dynamic Discs.
Dec 16, 2021•31 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield reflect on the DGPT selections for the Rookie of the Year and Most Improved players. Then they welcome in DGPT Media Director and DGN producer Mahmoud Bahrani to discuss the evolution of live disc golf broadcasting and what's coming in 2022.
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about the latest sponsorship news, including Matt Bell's move to Thought Space Athletics, before talking through some listener predictions and feedback.
Dec 09, 2021•32 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield run down the new PDGA rules going into effect in 2022 before welcoming in Matt Orum for an interview about his new contract, his ambitious plans for next season, his history in disc golf, and more. Plus: Inside The Circle!
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take on a listener segment idea in which they predict future announcements in disc golf and when they'll happen. There are some very spicy takes! Plus: the guys go Inside The Circle and lay down an over/under pick.
Dec 02, 2021•54 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield focus on catching up on the latest player sponsorship moves, including Matt Orum to Westside (and what that implies), Gregg Barsby back to Innova, and Matt Bell out at DGA. Plus: a weak Black Friday? And who would you want to see in a disc golf #TheMatch?
Nov 30, 2021•40 min
Charlie and some listeners and Ultiworld Disc Golf contributors share some things they are thankful for this year.
Nov 25, 2021•7 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take a look at various pairs of players and debate who will come out on top in 2022 in a variety of categories. Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the news that Matt Orum had signed with Westside Discs. We will discuss it next week!
Nov 23, 2021•37 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the latest hot stove developments, including some strong signals that Eric Oakley is headed to Infinite Discs, Niklas Anttila signing an extension with Discmania, and buzz that Matt Orum has a deal done...but with whom? Then the guys dive into a look at the robust European schedule and what players from the other side of the Atlantic might do in 2022.
Nov 18, 2021•52 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in PDGA Board Prez Nate Heinold to talk about the change to the format of the Champions Cup, the new fourth major coming next year. Then they discuss Gavin Rathbun's one-year deal with Dynamic Discs and the DGPT Championship on ESPN2.
Nov 16, 2021•58 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Brian Earhart to talk about his 2021 season, his commentating & coaching, what's in his future, and more. They also go Inside the Circle to talk about Eric Oakley & Dynamic Discs, the Myrtle Beach Open, and Disc Golf Con.
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the sense that perhaps we've seen the peak of the current disc golf boom and things are beginning to cool off: discs are back in stock, people are finding other post-pandemic activities, and the sport is a bit quieter. Is price inflation playing a role? The macroeconomic conditions might be affecting disc golf. Plus: added cash at tournaments set records in 2021; what could it mean for 2022?
Nov 09, 2021•48 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Pocatello city councilor Josh Mansfield dive into the mailbag to talk video production, USDGC, Match Play Championships, gambling, and more. Plus: the first big Discmania signature disc release since they left Innova.
Nov 04, 2021•57 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk a bit more about pro endorsement deals before taking a look at the newly released PDGA A-Tier schedule, which includes the DGPT Silver Series and the EuroTour. Plus a quick look at the NADGT champions!
Nov 02, 2021•59 min
Charlie Eisenhood and special guest Steve Hill talk about the 2022 disc golf schedule and what's on their wishlist for 2023. Plus: Inside The Circle, digging into the big new contracts for Drew Gibson and Kristin Tattar and addressing Austin Hannum's tweet about transgender players in FPO.
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield revisit the Player of the Year conversation at the end of the season before talking with Nathan Queen and Missy Gannon about their DGPT Championship victories.
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championships, a $250,000 cherry on top of the 2021 season. They break down Nathan Queen and Missy Gannon's big wins, Drew Gibson's great play, some wild moments, and more. Plus: thoughts on the format and new single season earnings record holders in both MPO and FPO!
Oct 19, 2021•58 min
Charlie and Josh open up some listener mail before going Inside The Circle and then previewing the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship. Plus: picks and a fun over/under!
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about the struggles that pros had in the final round of the USDGC, Paul McBeth's clutch putting down the stretch, Joel Freeman's putter going cold, and Kyle Klein's continued ascension. They also debut a new segment, By The Numbers, to look at some key stats and data from the weekend. They close the show with a look at the Player of the Year race with just one event left on the calendar.
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the final round of the USDGC and TPWDGC from Rock Hill, South Carolina. Paul McBeth is now a three-time US champion, putting him into rarified air, and Missy Gannon takes down what has to be the biggest A-Tier in FPO history (was it really a major?).
Oct 10, 2021•56 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down one of the wildest days of disc golf in recent memory from the third round of the US Disc Golf Championship and Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship. Paige Pierce shot 25 strokes worse than she did in round one. What happened? What was the voodoo energy at the course today? Paul McBeth is now out in front chasing his third USDGC title. Can he close out this Major after saying 'Holy Shot' at Worlds?
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap a crucial second round at the USDGC and TPWDGC in Rock Hill, SC, including Chris Dickerson's surge, Paige Pierce's late mistakes, and Drew Gibson's psycho scorecard.
Oct 08, 2021•45 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap a surprising first round at the USDGC and TPWDGC in Rock Hill, SC. From Paige Pierce's 1027-rated round to a stunning day two chase card in MPO, there is a lot to talk about.
Oct 07, 2021•48 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take an in-depth look at the United States Disc Golf Championships and new Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championships, including the history, course changes, pay-perview media plan and criticism, and, of course, this year's competition. They're also joined by Juliana Korver to break down the course and demands on the players. Note: this episode was recorded before it was clear that Kristin Tattar would not be able to attend.
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min