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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

Top 5s!

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield do some disc golf ranked choice voting with a variety of Top 5s, from top new locations for tournaments to the person you'd want putting for you if your life depended on it! 0:00 Top 5 Elections 3:35 If You Could Only Have One Disc..., Players for Commentary 16:30 Top Snacks, Best Host Cities 28:10 Top Backhands, Top Forehands 43:55 30 Second Rule 48:00 Skills to Add, Courses to Host 59:25 Best Events, Top Plastic, Life or Death: Putting...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 13 min

DGPT Awards Votes

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss their selections for the DGPT End-of-Season awards. They break down the toughest categories, like MPO Most Improved and FPO Player of the Year rankings. 0:00 DGPT Award Votes 4:20 Most Improved Player 11:30 Rookie of the Year 15:50 Comeback Player of the Year 18:05 2nd & 3rd Card All Stars 28:15 Player of the Year 44:50 [Bonus] Tournament of the Year

Oct 30, 202449 min

DGPT Champs Recap, Season Overview, Top 10 Free Agents

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the 2024 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship and look back at the 2024 season that was with some stats. Then they dig into the top 10 most interesting free agents for the offseason. 0:00 Buhr's Comeback Win 7:40 Buhr vs Wysocki: A New Rivalry? 17:30 Grading the DGPT Championship Format 23:00 Big Money Missy Strikes Again 33:20 Season Winner Charts 43:00 #Pursewatch, Trivia Question 50:45 Top 10 Expiring Contracts

Oct 22, 20241 hr 23 min

Gannon Buhr, DGPT Championship Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship and set their fork lines (and make their picks). Plus, an extended interview with USDGC champion Gannon Buhr after his historic season. 0:00 DGPT Championship Purse & Location 12:10 Gannon Buhr Interview 22:05 Time Violation Scrutiny & Improvements 29:15 Running the Putt on Hole 17 32:40 Worlds, Scores, Winthrop, Second Best on Tour 42:00 New Baskets 51:00 Discmania, New Putter, Contract Earnings 5...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 18 min

USDGC & TP Recap, Best Seasons of All-Time

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the United States Disc Golf Championship and Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship in today's show. They also compare the best seasons throughout disc golf history after excellent seasons from Gannon Buhr and Kristin Tattar. 0:00 USDGC & Buhr's Mental Edge 11:15 Top 5 MPO Finishers 21:40 Ranking Buhr's Season, Is He a Villain? 32:03 Other USDGC Storylines 39:15 Tattar Back on Top 46:50 Concerns for Top 4 FPO Players 53:50 PDGA on TP Being a Majo...

Oct 15, 20241 hr 7 min

USDGC & TP Preview, Blind Rankings, Jonathan Poole

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the United States Disc Golf Championship and the Throw Pink Women's DGC! From past winner stats to the most iconic moments, the guys break down the tournament. Plus, an interview with Event Director Jonathan Poole and blind rankings of multiple USDGC categories! 0:00 USDGC, Throw Pink, & Ratings Update 17:30 Jonathan Poole on the Impacts of Hurricane Helene 24:45 Winthrop Amenity Changes & Ticket Sales 30:20 Future of Throw Pink &amp...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 24 min

DGPT Championship Lookahead, Nate Doss

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down who got in to (and who missed out on) this year's DGPT Championship following the playoffs. Then they welcome in Nate Doss to the program to discuss his upcoming appearance at USDGC, his first since 2017. 0:00 Pro Tour Championship Preview 5:00 Starting Scores & Analysis 19:10 Biggest Movers Between '23 & '24 27:10 Nate Doss on Playing at USDGC 39:50 Stories from Rock Hill 47:45 Favorites to Win

Oct 03, 202452 min

MVP Open Recap, James Proctor, Missy Gannon

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap a wild weekend at the MVP Open, the final stop on the DGPT before the Tour Championship. They also welcome in both champions -- James Proctor and Missy Gannon -- for wide-ranging interviews. 0:00 MVP Open MPO Recap 20:25 James Proctor Interview 33:30 Touring & Plans for the Future 42:45 Caddying During FPO Rounds 48:50 Best Putters on Tour, Tour Level Baskets 58:00 Final Thoughts on Proctor 1:05:20 FPO Recap & Historic Play 1:21:25 Missy Gannon ...

Oct 01, 20242 hr

2025 PDGA Rules with Mike Sullivan, MVP Open Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with the PDGA's Mike Sullivan about the new rules for 2025, particularly the key changes following a public comment period. Then they get you ready for the MVP Open and make their picks! 0:00 Steve Dodge & Alternate Disc Golf Histories 7:30 Mike Sullivan & New Rules 14:45 Timeouts Rule, Pace of Play 25:00 Spotters, Self Calls, Disc Modifications, and Mandos 41:30 Final Thoughts on Rules 48:30 MVP Open Preview 56:40 MVP Open Picks...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 3 min

Gannon's Dominance, Steve Dodge

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the leaderboard changes after the Green Mountain Championships before diving into the dominant performance of Gannon Buhr this weekend and over the last month. Is it getting boring to watch? Then they're joined by MVP Open TD Steve Dodge to talk about the final DGPT event before the Tour Championship, including topics like new pin positions, the triple mando covered bridge, VIP tickets, and more. 0:00 GMC Recap & DGPT Standings 13:40 Buhr's Dom...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 27 min

DGPT Playoff Preview, Chris Clark on JRay

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the Disc Golf Pro Tour playoffs and the Green Mountain Championship before bringing in Discgolf.law's Chris Clark to discuss Jonathan Ray and the potential legal fallout for misuse of tournament fees for The Masters at Bud Hill.

Sep 18, 202459 min

Disc Golf Industry Challenges

After a discussion of the weekend's key A-Tiers and Gannon Buhr's superb performance, Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the challenges facing the disc golf industry in a macro context of outdoor sports also feeling a pinch. Plus: market share data from Infinite Discs and what it could mean for the future.

Sep 17, 20241 hr 15 min

A New Era?, DGLO Recap

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the Discraft Great Lakes Open and what it might tell us as we head into the postseason: could this be a new era in both divisions? The guys discuss Gannon's superb season and Holyn's bounceback along with a quick snapshot of the Player of the Year race.

Sep 11, 202449 min

Manufacturer Ranking Check-In, DGLO Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about manufacturer cup rankings based on sponsored player performance so far this season -- and take a look ahead to the 2024 offseason. Plus: they get you ready for the Discraft Great Lakes Open in Michigan this week!

Sep 04, 202447 min

Worlds Mailbag!

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Worlds-focused mailbag questions, including Kristin's status, course takes, POTY talk, and more.

Sep 03, 20241 hr 6 min

Worlds Recap, Isaac Robinson, Luke Taylor

Charlie and Josh bring on back-to-back World Champion Isaac Robinson to talk what makes him so great at this event, hole 14 & the worlds courses, & contract negotiations. Then rising star Luke Taylor speaks on his pathway into disc golf, touring full time post-high school, and his ambitions for the future. Plus Eveliina Salonen’s ceiling, #Pursewatch, Hole 18 review & more. 0:00 Worlds Recap 15:20 Isaac Robinson Interview 51:30 Thoughts on Robinson 57:50 Luke Taylor Interview 1:24:40...

Aug 29, 20241 hr 44 min

Worlds Preview, Odds & Storylines, Jeff Spring, 2025 Schedule

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the 2024 PDGA Pro World Championships with a full breakdown of the biggest storylines, the betting odds, course chatter, and more. They also talk to DGPT CEO Jeff Spring about Worlds, the 2025 DGPT schedule, DGPT cutbacks, a possible Portland Worlds, and more. 0:00 2025 DGPT Schedule Release 11:30 Worlds Courses Preview 18:50 Top 5 MPO Storylines 33:45 Top 5 FPO Storylines 50:00 Jeff Spring Interview 53:30 2025 Schedule 1:10:00 Portland Worl...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 59 min

Worlds Courses Preview, Idlewild Recap

Josh Mansfield recaps an exciting finish for Idlewild and then is joined by Brian Earhart to give a full preview to the two new courses for the World Championships. Plus, why Ricky Wysocki can't win Majors and how likely is Tattar to win Worlds? 0:00 Idlewild Recap 15:45 Brian Earhart 18:20 New London Course Breakdown 29:15 Ivy Hill Course Breakdown 33:00 Winning MPO Golf Styles & Why Ricky Can't Win 39:25 Winning FPO Golf Styles & Tattar's Odds to Win 44:40 Wind, Final Thoughts, and Mon...

Aug 14, 202450 min

Disc Golf Fandom, Idlewild Preview

Charlie Eisenhood is joined by Fandom Survey lead Jesse Weisz to discuss noteable results from last years' survey and what kinds of questions to expect on this years' edition. Plus, Charlie previews the LWS Open at Idlewild. 0:00 Introduction 6:00 Jesse Weisz on Fandom Survey 21:25 Disc Sales & Manufacturers 34:14 Idlewild Preview & Picks

Aug 08, 202443 min

Ledgestone Preview, Nate Heinold

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the next Elite+ stop on the DGPT and talk with Ledgestone (and Worlds) TD Nate Heinold. 0:00 Introduction 6:30 Nate Heinold on Ledgestone & Northwood 16:15 Worlds 2024 Courses 21:45 Worlds Ticket Sales, Expenses, & Experience 30:30 Ledgestone Open Preview & Picks

Jul 31, 202448 min

European Swing Recap, Mailbag

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the European Disc Golf Festival and the European Swing as it wrapped up over the weekend. Check out the Rapid Reax for more on EDGF. Then they dig into their mailbag ( upshot@ultiworld.com ) for some great questions from the listeners. 0:00 Disc Golf & the World Games 9:00 EDGF Recap 12:50 European Swing Stats 23:10 Mailbag! 33:30 Jomez, Bag Changes, Drones 52:45 Wysocki's Legacy & Conrad's Eli Manning Analogy 1:05:20 EDGF #Pursewatch & Pi...

Jul 30, 20241 hr 7 min

Gannon Buhr, EO Chatter, European Festival Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss some comments on Tuesday's European Open recap show before welcoming in Gannon Buhr to discuss his victory at last weekend's Major. Then they preview the European Disc Golf Festival, the first DGPT stop in Estonia. 0:00 European Open Youtube Comments 23:15 Gannon Buhr Interview 1:01:20 European Disc Golf Festival 1:15:10 Festival Picks

Jul 25, 20241 hr 20 min

European Open Recap

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the European Open, the third major of the season, with stats, storylines, and answers to burning questions. They dig into Gannon's excellence, Ricky's charge, Kristin's comeback, Eveliina's collapse, and plenty more, including a closer look at hole 16's changes. 0:00 European Open Review 3:40 MPO Power Lead Card 11:15 Vintage Wysocki Performance & More MPO Thoughts 27:25 Tattar & Salonen Take a Wild Ride 39:40 Hole by Hole Scores 44:15 Burn...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 21 min

European Open Round 1 Rapid Reax

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the first round of the European Open LIVE in the Ultiworld Disc Golf Discord. From surprise names at the top of the MPO leaderboard to a dominant Kristin Tattar to E.O. legends like Paul McBeth in the hunt, they discuss the stories from every angle. Sign up for a subscription at http://discgolf.ultiworld.com/subscribe to listen to every rapid reax and Inside The Circle show!

Jul 19, 20241 hr 5 min

European Open Preview, Krokhol Recap

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield briefly discuss the Krokhol Open before diving into a mega-preview of the next major of the season, the European Open. With a new course (Tampere's The Monster) joining Nokia's The Beast, it's a whole new ballgame -- and a preview of the 2025 World Championships. From betting odds to storylines to picks, there's a little of everything to get you ready for the tournament. 0:00 Krokhol Open Results 12:25 #Pursewatch & Picks Review 15:25 European Open Previe...

Jul 16, 20241 hr 23 min

The Upshot: Jussi Meresmaa, Krokhol Open

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with European Open Event Director (and Discmania founder) Jussi Meresmaa about this year's event, next year's Worlds, and more. Then they get you ready for the Krokhol Open, the strongest European Elite Series event of the season on the doorstep of the major. 0:00 Introduction 3:20 Jussi Meresmaa Interview 5:10 The Beast's Hole 16 14:20 Changes with Two Courses 23:50 Specators, Payouts, Sponsorship 33:15 2025 Worlds & Beyond 41:20 Discmania's Sale &a...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 13 min

DMC Recap, Beast Hole 16 Nerfed

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about Anthony Barela getting his 4th win of the season at the Des Moines Challenge, putting him in some rare air, as well as 18-year-old Emily Weatherman winning...from the chase card! Plus, a stacked 30 Second Rule segment, including a diatribe about the changes to hole 16 at The Beast. 0:00 Des Moines Challenge Recap 5:30 Barela Returns 18:30 Weatherman's First Elite Win 24:40 Best Rookie of the Year Careers 38:00 30 Second Rule 41:15 Hole 16 Change at...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 2 min

European Open Lookahead, Des Moines Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield celebrate the 4th of July together on the podcast by doing a wholly un-American lookahead to the European Open. They talk the field, championship contenders, ticket prices, and the new course, Tampere, debuting at the event in advance of next year's European Worlds. Then they power rank the 4th of July before previewing the Des Moines Challenge, the last DGPT stop in the US before August.

Jul 04, 202443 min

Prodigy Problems, New PDGA Rules, Drew v. Silas

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield dive deeper into the Prodigy situation after Väinö Mäkelä's departure as well as issues on the business side. Then they take a look at the new PDGA proposed rules for 2025 before diving into a big 30 Second Rule segment featuring the Kendrick v. Drake battle inside disc golf. 0:00 Introduction 7:30 Mäkelä Leaves Prodigy for Innova 15:30 What's Wrong with Prodigy? 26:40 2025 Proposed Rule Changes 41:05 30 Second Rule 54:20 Drew vs. Silas Beef 59:50 #Pursewatch...

Jul 02, 20241 hr 3 min
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