Giving Thanks... To Disc Golf
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield ring in the Thanksgiving holiday by giving thanks to five elements of disc golf. They shout out a few listeners who offered their disc golf thanks as well!
Nov 24, 2022•15 min
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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Disc Golf Sports Envy
Charlie and Josh look at disc golf through the lens of what it can learn from other sports, from football's production quality to pickleballs' small footprint and community energy. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:35 Soccer 7:20 Baseball 11:00 Football 13:35 Basketball 18:40 Pickleball 24:10 College Sports 29:45 Ultimate Frisbee 33:25 Hockey
Nov 23, 2022•42 min
Manufacturer Season Recap
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield rank the manufacturers’ seasons based on their sponsored players’ performances in 2022. Who outperformed expectations? Who slid to the bottom or climbed to the top? Chapters 0:00 Kristin Tattar News 4:45 Manufacturer's Cup Rankings 5:55 FPO Manufacturers #10-4 20:25 FPO Manufacturer Podium 32:45 MPO Manufacturers #10-4 53:15 MPO Manufacturers Podium 1:04:20 2023 Predictions
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Interview #34: Seppo Paju
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield are joined by Finland's Seppo Paju on the latest Upshot Interview Series. They discuss his decision to retire from professional disc golf, his pioneering pro career, the European disc golf scene, and more.
Nov 16, 2022•50 min
2022 By The Numbers, Nikko to Lone Star
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk briefly about the New World Championships before diving into Nikko Locastro's new sponsorship deal with Lone Star Discs. Then, they break down 2022 by the numbers, talking stats, records, and more from a fantastic 2022 season. Chapters 0:00 New World Championship Recap 4:35 Nikko's New Sponsor 18:30 2022 by the Numbers
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Catching Up, New World Championship
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield catch up after a week off, including schedule changes, Tour Card qualification, and DGPT awards. Plus: a preview of the New World Championship, a wraparound Silver event. Chapters 0:00 Catching Up 4:05 Silver Series Changes 8:35 Tour Card 22:40 DGPT Awards 40:20 Beef with Brodie? 44:30 New World Championship Preview & Picks
Nov 10, 2022•51 min
Lake Marshall Open Recap, On Tour Debut
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about the first event of the 2022-2023 DGPT season, the Lake Marshall Open! Two first-time tour winners take home the crowns, and the course looks fantastic. Plus: should Eagle have been on our All-Star ballots? And a new Inside The Circle. Chapters 0:00 Halloween 4:15 Lake Marshall Open Recap 27:35 DGN's "On Tour" 41:15 DGN Subscription Giveaway 42:25 Listener Ballot Feedback 47:35 Inside the Circle
Nov 01, 2022•55 min
Lake Marshall Open Preview
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you set for the start of the 2023 (!) Disc Golf Pro Tour season with the first wraparound Silver event, the Lake Marshall Open. They make their first picks of the 2023 season as well! Chapters 0:00 Spooky Season 5:10 Lake Marshall Open Preview 15:10 DGN's "On Tour" 23:55 Lake Marshall Open Picks
Oct 27, 2022•31 min
Big Money Skins, DGPT Award Ballots
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about ultimate frisbee Nationals before diving into the disastrous Big Money Skins livestream and GK Pro's smart followup. Then they break down their DGPT Award Ballots for Player of the Year, Most Improved, and 2nd/3rd Team All-Stars. Chapters 0:00 Ultimate's National Championships 14:00 Big Money Skins 27:55 2023 DGPT Points System 42:20 Josh & Charlie's Awards Ballots
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min
DGPT Championship Mailbag, Big Money Skins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield catch up on some DGPT Championship mail before discussing this weekend's Big Money Skins competition at Eagle's Crossing. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 5:00 Mailbag 40:45 Big Money Skins 52:20 Over/Under
Oct 20, 2022•55 min
Tour Championship Recap, Final POTY Discussion, Calvin Innova Extension
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the 2022 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship and the big $35,000 winners. They dive into the ups and downs of the finals and break down the season over all. Later: who is this year's Player of the Year? And some discussion of Calvin Heimburg's five-year Innova contract extension and Kyle Klein's four year re-up with Discmania. Chapters 0:00 Josh's First Concert 7:00 DGPT Championship Recap 14:15 FPO Story of the Season 22:40 Who Gets Their First Tour Win ...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 18 min
DGPT Championship Preview, USDGC Review
Charlie and Josh dive into this weeks' DGPT Championship, the final event of the 2022 season. They look at the course, the format, and make their picks. Plus, they review the USDGC course changes and open some reader feedback on the experience at Winthrop. Chapters 0:00 DGPT Championships 7:10 USDGC Course & Event Changes 22:15 Spectator Feedback on USDGC 30:55 DGPT Championship Format 43:15 Nevin Park Course 49:15 DGPT Championship Picks
Oct 12, 2022•59 min
Interview #33: Gannon Buhr
Gannon Buhr is this week's guest on The Upshot Interview Series. He just won the 2022 USDGC to cap off a tremendous season in which he finished #4 in the DGPT points standings and had the best average Elite Series and Major finish on tour. He talks about his year so far, dives deep on the final round of the USDGC, and shares thoughts on what makes the great pros great.
Oct 12, 2022•55 min
USDGC & Throw Pink Recap
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the final Major of the season, the United States Disc Golf Championship. And the Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship, a major without the capital M. The guys talk the winners, the top 10 storylines, #PurseWatch, and more. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:45 17 Facts about Gannon Buhr 20:25 Key Moments of Buhr's Win 26:40 Catrina Allen Wins Throw Pink 33:10 Purse Watch 38:40 Top 10 Non-Winner Storylines 1:04:35 A New Era?...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min
USDGC/TP Preview, Schedule Chatter, DGPT Champs Purse
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the 2022 DGPT Championship purse and sponsorship before diving into some listener emails about the 2023 schedule. Then they preview the USDGC and Throw Pink Women’s DGC, including a new segment, Win/Cash/Cut. Chapters 0:00 DGPT Championships Purse 7:40 Mulligan and Mailbag 27:10 PDGA Transgender Survey 36:10 More Mulligans & Player Course Feedback 41:35 USDGC & Throw Pink History 48:00 Win, Cash, Cut 56:50 USDGC & Throw Pink Picks 1:04:15 ...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min
2023 DGPT Schedule, FPO Major at Rock Hill?, Inside The Circle
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the 2023 Disc Golf Pro Tour schedule, air their grievances, and discuss the backloaded nature of next year's season. Then they talk about whether the Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship at Winthrop should be elevated to Major status before going inside the circle to talk about Nikko Locastro's reduced suspension, Eagle McMahon cutting his season short, and more. Chapters 0:00 2023 DGPT Schedule Breakdown 38:05 Should Throw Pink Be a Major? 53...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min
USDGC Course Changes, MVP Open Wrap-Up
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take a few listener questions about the MVP Open at Maple Hill, talk about the Million Dollar Shot, and get to the #PurseWatch before diving into this year's course changes at USDGC and Throw Pink. Are the new holes gimmicky or properly challenging? They break it all down. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:40 Purse Watch 9:45 Million Dollar Ace Shot 15:50 MVP Open Mailbag 35:40 Winthrop Hole Breakdown
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 3 min
DGPT Championships Set, MVP Open Recap
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the final results of the 2022 Disc Golf Pro Tour season and which players have earned spots in the DGPT Championship. Then they dive into the results of the MVP Open and talk about a wild Sunday afternoon with playoffs, heartbreak, elation, and more multi-tournament victors. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:45 Regular Season Recap 6:40 Wysocki Doubles Down 10:25 Who Impressed this Year? 16:05 Who is Out of the Championship? 20:00 Reviewing Over/Unders ...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Best FPO Seasons Ever, MVP Open Preview
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take some listener mail re. the Green Mountain Championships before discussing the best seasons in FPO history and where Kristin Tattar's might fall. Then, they preview the MVP Open at Maple Hill, the final chance for players to earn a spot at the DGPT Championship. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:30 Purse Watch 5:30 Listener Mail 10:50 Best FPO Seasons 30:05 MVP Open Preview 42:00 MVP Open Picks 51:15 What to Watch For...
Sep 22, 2022•57 min
Interview #32: Jeff Spring
Charlie and Josh chat with Jeff Spring in depth about the Disc Golf Pro Tour, the future of the Disc Golf Network and more!
Sep 21, 2022•57 min
GMC Recap, Ricky on Worlds, DGPT Standings
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the action from the Green Mountain Championships at the start of the DGPT playoffs. They talk about Ricky opening the door for Chris Dickerson before slamming it shut on the final hole, #UmbrellaGate, the layup on 17, another dominant win for Kristin Tattar, and more. Plus: Ricky's comments on the World Championships and an updated look at the Pro Tour standings with just one more event before the Tour Championship. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:00 ...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Player of the Year Race, GMC & DGPT Playoff Preview
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take a look at the latest ratings update before diving into a conversation about the state of the Player of the Year race. Then they preview the Disc Golf Pro Tour playoffs that begin with this weekend's Green Mountain Championships! Chapters 0:00 Ratings Update 8:30 POTY Race 24:50 Sunset Lake CBD 25:50 GMC Courses Preview 30:30 DGPT Playoff Format 33:30 Over/Unders 42:35 GMC Preview & Picks
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr
Mailbag!
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield open up a big batch of mail on this Tuesday's Upshot, including some thoughts about Joel Freeman's blistering 14-under round at the Butler County Disc Golf Classic. Chapters 0:00 Butler County Classic 10:40 The Ratings System 20:15 Canadian Nationals 22:20 Mailbag Over Under 27:10 PDGA Bids & Growth 44:25 Drafting Under 26 Players 1:04:30 Top FPO Worlds Players 1:12:00 2023 DGPT Events
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Worlds Recap Pt. 2, Paul McBeth
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk media, courses, spectators, and more from the 2022 World Championships. Then they welcome in 6-time world champion Paul McBeth to talk about his comeback, the shots on 17, the calf injury, and a whole lot more. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:40 Worlds Media Coverage 26:30 Spectators 35:55 Grading Courses 43:40 Paul McBeth Interview 1:26:00 Final McBeth Thoughts 1:29:15 Mulligans 1:31:00 Butler County Preview & Picks...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Interview #31: Kristin Tattar
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Kristin Tattar on The Upshot Interview Series fresh off of her first-ever Worlds win. They talk her career, the season thus far, how her elbow is feeling, what this will mean for her moving forward, and lots more.
Sep 07, 2022•27 min
Worlds Recap Pt. 1
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the action from the 2022 PDGA Pro World Championships! From the epic McBeth comeback to Kristin Tattar’s dominant win, they dig deep on the biggest stories. Plus: #PurseWatch, too 5 storylines revisited, and notes on the top 10 on the leaderboard. Chapters 0:00 McBeth Still On Top 10:45 Breaking Down Holes 15 & 17 19:00 Gossage Elevated McBeth 26:10 Tattar Dominates 36:15 Purse Watch 40:30 Reviewing Preview Storylines 52:00 FPO Top Ten 1:02:20 ...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Worlds Round 3 Rapid Reax
Don't miss this LIVE rapid reaction to the third round of the 2022 World Championships from Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield.
Sep 02, 2022•50 min
2022 World Championships Preview Pt. 2
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield go deeper on the World Championships, including a closer look at course changes since DDO, the weather, the top 5 storylines, the sleeper picks, their own picks, and of course some over/unders! Plus: who got that dawg in ‘em?? Chapters 0:00 World Championships Preview Pt 2 3:40 Course Changes 9:05 Weather Forecast 13:40 Top 5 Worlds Storylines 35:10 Betting Odds 41:05 Sleeper Picks 47:55 "Who Got That Dawg" 56:45 World Championships Picks 1:16:05 Over/Under 1...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 23 min
2022 World Championships Preview Pt. 1
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the 2022 World Championships, including a course breakdown, media primer, and more. They also rank players into tiers for their chances to win Worlds in Emporia and introduce a new betting game specifically for Worlds. Chapters 0:00 World Championships Preview 12:55 Courses & DDO Results 32:15 FPO Worlds Tiers 50:45 MPO Worlds Tiers 1:10:15 Over/Under & Odds to Win
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Interview #30: Robert Burridge
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with Des Moines Challenge second place finisher Robert Burridge, who won a College Championship in 2022 and the US Amateur title in 2021. He talks about his plans after college, what it was like playing against Simon Lizotte, the strengths and weaknesses of his game, and a whole lot more.
Aug 24, 2022•37 min
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