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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

Fantasy Draft Review, A Tiers 2024

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Daniel Prentice to talk about the 2024 A-Tier schedule (0:00) and review their pre-season fantasy draft: who won, who had the best pick, and who botched it (17:50). Also: Charlie vs. Uli!

Nov 07, 20231 hr 6 min

Reviewing Predictions, Mailbag

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield look back at some of their 2023 season predictions (0:00) before opening up a bunch of mail in a fun, wide-ranging episode (16:45).

Nov 03, 202351 min

Scariest Moments, Trick or Treat!

In a special Halloween edition of The Upshot, Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about the 10 scariest moments of the 2023 disc golf season (0:00) and then play trick or treat with sponsorship rumors (26:10)!

Nov 01, 202347 min

DGPT Europe, NHL & Prodigy, PDGA Rules

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about Prodigy’s new licensing agreement with the NHL and the PDGA 2024 Rules (0:00). Then they discuss the new DGPT Europe venture and break it down with DGPT CEO Jeff Spring and European Pro Tour founder Juha Kytö (14:20).

Oct 26, 202352 min

MPO Player of the Year

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield go deep into the conversation about the Player of the Year in the MPO Division. Along with Calvin Heimburg and Isaac Robinson, they consider the candidacies of Gannon Buhr, Ricky Wysocki, and Kyle Klein, and talk about both the stats and the philosophical underpinnings of this year's POTY vote.

Oct 25, 20231 hr

DGPT Championship Recap

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about the final tournament of the 2023 season with Big Money (Missy) on the line! The competition, the payouts, the format, the crowd -- everything is on the table (0:00). Plus: 30 second rule including Paul McBeth's new baby (31:25).

Oct 18, 202349 min

DGPT Championship Preview, USDGC/TP Notes

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss some of the storylines further down the leaderboard at the USDGC and Throw Pink WDGC (0:00) before turning attention to this weekend's DGPT Championship. They break down the new format, make their picks for who will advance to semis, and discuss who will take home the $40,000 top prize in each division (36:20).

Oct 11, 20231 hr 3 min

USDGC/TP Recap, Holyn Handley

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the 2023 USDGC (0:00) and Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship (56:30)! From a wild finish in FPO to a bit of an ugly tournament in MPO, the guys get to a lot of storylines from the weekend. They're also joined by Throw Pink champion Holyn Handley to discuss her victory from the chase card (22:20).

Oct 10, 20231 hr 25 min

2024 DGPT Schedule, USDGC & TP Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the upcoming 2024 Disc Golf Pro Tour schedule (0:00) before previewing the USDGC and Throw Pink Women's DGC (17:25). They pick their top 3 and bottom 3 holes at Winthrop, make their picks, and hit an over/under.

Oct 03, 202341 min

What Are The Odds?, DGPT Championship Purse

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the DGPT Championship purse and some other news from around disc golf (0:00) before diving into a new segment: What Are The Odds? They look at 10 different things that could happen by the end of the season and assign each one a probability: 100%, 50%, 10%, 1%, and 0.1% (17:55).

Sep 28, 202358 min

Kristin Grand Slam, USWDGC Recap

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Kristin Tattar's record-setting season as she took down her 5th straight major to sweep the 2023 set and complete the Grand Slam (0:00)! They also talk about the course and event overall, other players in the top 10, and the winners of every division of the USWDGC (23:25)).

Sep 26, 202343 min

USWDGC Preview, Losing WR Jackson, Champions Cup

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the pine beetle infestation at the PDGA headquarters that will ruin their current courses, including WR Jackson, home of the Champions Cup (0:00). They also discuss the PDGA's plan to host the tournament in November 2024. Then they turn their attention to this weekend's US Women's Disc Golf Championships, the final FPO Major of the season. Kristin Tattar is going for a grand slam and the Regulator course at Cedarock Park is no joke (15:00)!

Sep 20, 202332 min

MVP Open, DGPT Season Recap

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the MVP Open, the final playoff event of the DGPT season before the Tour Championship (0:00). They also dive into the DGPT season overall with some stats and analysis and share the winner of the Worlds betting contest (37:10). Plus: #PurseWatch, Hole 18 reviews, picks, and more (56:15).

Sep 19, 20231 hr 6 min

MVP Open Preview, Steve Dodge

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss some USDGC news (0:00) before being joined by Steve Dodge to talk all things Maple Hill, MVP Open, and the Glitch World Championships (15:55). Then they look at MVP Open course changes (46:00), pick their podiums and debate an over/under (58:50).

Sep 14, 20231 hr 9 min

Mailbag!

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield dig into the mailbag for questions about Paul & Ricky's legacy (14:25), breakout players (34:35), Worlds (37:30), sport economics (42:50), and a whole lot more.

Sep 12, 20231 hr 1 min

Isaac Robinson Interview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield interview Isaac Robinson about his World Championships win, his 2023 season overall, how he stays poised under pressure, and lots more (0:00). They also make their picks for the Discmania Open on Prince Edward Island (36:00).

Sep 07, 202339 min

World Championships Recap

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the 2023 PDGA Pro World Championships, diving deep on the winners, the stats, the trends, and more from Vermont. Plus: an eye-popping #PurseWatch, a stellar hole 18, a changing of the guard, and more.

Sep 06, 20231 hr 2 min

Worlds Preview, AFDO Recap, Brian Earhart

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Brian Earhart to preview the 2023 PDGA Pro World Championships, the most prestigious title in disc golf (10:40). They talk contenders (15:30), darkhorses (48:00), the courses and new changes for 2023 (59:50), and go through a big slate of over/unders (1:13:20) and, of course, their picks (1:22:30). Plus: a recap of the American Flying Discs Open in Rochester (0:00).

Aug 29, 20231 hr 35 min

Worlds Odds, Simon Lizotte, Ohn Scoggins

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield go through the Vegas odds for the PDGA World Championships and discuss some strategies (0:00) before welcoming in the winners of DGLO, Simon Lizotte (25:50) and Ohn Scoggins (1:07:00). The guys also preview the American Flying Disc Open, this weekend's lightly attended DGPT Silver event (1:25:10).

Aug 25, 20231 hr 35 min

DGLO Recap, Playoff Chatter

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Discraft Great Lakes Open, with some awesome stats about Simon Lizotte and Ohn Scoggins' wins and a deep dive into the weekend (0:00). They also discuss Kristin Tattar's win -- and elbow -- at the European Championships (36:00). Plus: possible playoff changes, a look at the DGPT standings, and more (44:30).

Aug 22, 20231 hr 3 min

DGPT Playoff & DGLO Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the Disc Golf Pro Tour playoffs leading up to the DGPT Championship (0:00). They also get you ready for the Discraft Great Lakes Open (23:10).

Aug 16, 202344 min

Stock Up, Stock Down; Idlewild Recap

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about which players' stocks are up and down over recent months as they break down the results from the LWS Open at Idlewild (0:00). Plus: Idlewild stats, crazy amateur optimism, Hole 18 review, and #PurseWatch (41:30).

Aug 15, 20231 hr 1 min

Ledgestone Recap, Cole Redalen, Missy Gannon, Idlewild Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield hit you with a double combo episode where they discuss Ledgestone in more detail (0:00) and feature interviews with Ledgestone champs Cole Redalen (28:55) and Missy Gannon (56:15). They also hit some news in a 30 Second Rule segment and preview Idlewild (1:22:30).

Aug 10, 20231 hr 43 min

PDGA Rule Proposals, Corey Ellis, Nate Heinold, Ledgestone Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield look at the latest proposed PDGA rule (0:00) changes before welcoming in European Open champion Corey Ellis for his first Upshot appearance (21:40). Then Nate Heinold, Ledgestone TD & PDGA Board President, joins the guys to discuss the weekend's tournament, his board reelection, the gender eligibility policy, and more (55:10). Charlie and Josh make their Ledgestone picks and, of course, have a Northwood Hole 12 over/under (1:32:10).

Aug 03, 20231 hr 41 min

Season Overview, Ohn Scoggins, Super Silvers

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down a big weekend of Silver point events with some big surprise winners (0:00). Then they welcome in Ohn Scoggins for the first time on The Upshot (22:15)! A discussion about the season so far, the POTY race, and what's to come rounds out the episode (38:20).

Aug 02, 20231 hr

Kristin Tattar Dominance, Under-the-Radar EO Storylines

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Kristin Tattar's blowout win at the European Open and what it means for her legacy -- and the division (0:00). Then, the guys dive into the top 10 under-the-radar storylines from the European Open (23:55) before making their picks for this weekend's various Silver point events (39:40).

Jul 27, 202341 min

European Open Recap, Jeff Spring, United Series

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss a very exciting European Open (3:10), looking at the late drama, competition level, triumphs and failures, spectators, and more. Then the guys interview Jeff Spring about the latest in the DGPT transgender competition saga (42:50).

Jul 26, 20231 hr 38 min

PCS Recap, FPO Changes, Jussi Meresmaa, European Open Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield give you a two-for-one this week! A double episode features a PCS Open recap (0:00), a discussion of the bombshell news from the DGPT around changes to the FPO division at upcoming events (52:50), an interview with Jussi Meresmaa (1:17:00), extensive European Open preview and analysis (1:43:00), and more.

Jul 19, 20232 hr 9 min
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