The guys are joined this week by J-Town Secretary, internet funny-man and worst golfer ever Tim Kjeldsen. He give us a peek behind the curtain of one of the larger disc golf clubs in the country. One of Tim's duties is managing the clubs social media and he has some very strong opinions about what should and should not be done online. He also gives us insight into what direction the club and disc golf should go in the future. We talk bolf, boobs, and why he needs a Ford Mustang. Sean's letting t...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Season 6Ep. 7
The guys welcome in returning guest Nora (Balati) Reuter and her husband Brent as a call back to the 'Hey Ladies' tradition. More importantly, however, this truly inspiring power couple talks about their roll in the growth and development of disc golf in the greater Rock River area of Illinois. They discuss disc golf as a way to volunteer, to form friendships and relationships, and as a means to be able to give back to their community. They put their money where there mouth is with 9+ courses an...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 6Ep. 6
The crew is joined by the youngest guest yet to date - a 16 year old Mr Noah Feil. He's only been playing disc golf for a handful of years, but in that time he has turned heads with incredible play and an enthusiasm that proves the next generation of disc golf is in good hands. He talks about his disc golf/school balance, his family, and what drives him to not only shoot crazy low scores, but to further himself and the future of the sport. He also joins the guys for another riveting round of Tri...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 5
The crew welcomes in Mike Stahulak - a long time Jtown disc golfer and member of Team Link, a club that is actively working on improving Channahon's beloved Frank Grimes Disc Golf Course. He explains the club's motivation for the work they've done and improvements that are in the works. Mike is also running for J-town Club President, and gives us his state of the union on the disc golf scene and how he plans for growth and progress. Sean just wants to be outside, and Alex is excited to join in o...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 6Ep. 4
The crew invites a long overdue guest to sit down and give the lay of the land on the new Joliet course. Steve Behrens, right-hand man of former guest of the show Mark Grabavoy, sets the record straight on the course that has had everyone talking for the last several years. They'll learn why it has taken as long as it has, and why you can't rush perfection. Steve fills us in on the details and decisions that were made to make a world class course, and his motivations for all that hard work and t...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Another heavy hitter guest joins the crew for the season's second episode: Mr. Mike Krupicka. The man holds many titles - Illinois Disc Golf Hall of Famer, PDGA Illinois State Coordinator, IOS Tournament Director, and Chairperson of the PDGA Rules and Regulations Advisory Committee, to name a few. The guys chat everything disc golf with Mike, including what it takes to keep over 170 yearly events on the Illinois tournament schedule running like clockwork and a bit of how the rules of disc golf e...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Its really happening! Season 6 is upon us and what better way to get things kicked off than to invite Dana Vicich to sit on the mics with us (for the 3rd time?!). He's got some new credentials this time - Newly minted Head of Operations at Climo Disc golf. He gives us the full run-down on how it all started, what it has taken this far to get a fledgling disc golf company to take flight, and what its like working one-on-one with Ken Climo - one of the greatest to ever play the game. The guys sett...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Its the season finale! Probably. Mike Fierke joins the crew to talk about what its been like to run 10 years of the ever popular Movember Doubles tournament and what the it means to him to raise awareness and funds for such a worthy cause. Things get a little heavier as they also discuss some mental health issues and what disc golf brings to the table to combat such an often undiagnosed, and easily dismissed issue. Sean hangs out with his friends and has a good time, and Alex is just a step in t...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Why haven't they done this sooner? The crew brings in Veteran Mike Conlee to give us insight on a new revitalization of a local course that has been too close to the chopping block. He explains his method for speaking with the parks department and meeting them where they're at to advocate for our sport. He also talks about the touring life, his sponsorship with Latitude 64, and how everyone hates him for this one genius traffic hack. The FFART season is also over - final scores are revealed and ...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Road Trip! Again! The crew was formally invited to take a trip around Lake Arvesta in South Haven Michigan and play the course with designer and Hall of Fame disc golfer Jim Schultz. He sits in on the mic to talk about the the Lake Arvesta Sports Complex and how he fortunate he was to become a part of this amazing destination course. Sean eyes big things for disc golf, and Alex tells the tale of an earlier dip in the lake. Ryan's shed vibe has increased exponentially, and Jason dreams of a car f...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 11
The crew has made their way to Fancher Farms, a mere stones throw from Callahan Acres, to officially christen the Shed and round-table some current events and general disc golf happenings. They are joined by friend and past guest of the show, Mike Apostolou, to cover a variety of topics, including 888s, coffee with a K, why disc golfers should be paying more, and why its ok that half your friends don't play anymore. Sean has finally found gold in our area, and Alex just wants to have a piece of ...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 5Ep. 10
The crew is back together for another nonsensical episode, and this time they bring in long time listener/first time caller Geoff Chappelle. He's a local Birdbrain club member, self-appointed number-cruncher, and all around good dude. He gives us the ELI5 version of how disc golf statistics have and will continue to benefit the game and its players. Locally, he has compiled data to improve the way his club's leagues and tournaments are run, and hopes to one day expand GeoffStatsLLC (not a real c...
Sep 20, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 9
The crew is back after a month(s) long hiatus for the summer rush. They sit down to catch up (and mustard) with what has been a whirlwind of a disc golf summer. They talk tournaments, new courses, video blogs, the fantasy league standings, aliens and the power of hummus. Sean rights the ship with the Channahon Park District, while Alex becomes LLLP. Ryan can finally practice correctly (but won't), and Jason has a 'not-so-close encounter.'
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 5Ep. 8
The crew records the last episode of the first half of season 5. The first half is relatively normal, but then they take things outside at Callahan Acres to get their hands dirty. Sheila films while the boys construct a teepad, from start to almost finish, and they do it in 90s sitcom fashion. This episode is multimedia - check out the UD socials pages for the video portion of this episodes Gin and Juice. Meanwhile, Sean can only see danger in his future, and Alex has a secret neighbor poop-sham...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 7
This is one for the books, folks. Future guests take note: there is no going back after this episodes guests, Jorge and David Piña, show up and kick things off right with a full barbeque spread that damn near brought the crew to tears. Once they all had their fill of brisket, chicken, ribs and elotes, they got down to brass tacks and dug into how the Piña brothers (and family) continually make such a lasting impression on the disc golf community. They discuss their ongoing involvement in, well.....
May 17, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 6
The crew settles back down at Callahan Acres to try and digest the giant meal that was the trip to Fox Prairie. They discuss the course in more detail now that they have gotten the full picture from the Halley family - not just its history but what may be in its future. They also chronical some of the nonsensical events that occured while on the way down and back. After reminiscing, everyone gets an update on the Fantasy league. There are plenty of spins to be spun and punishments to hand out. S...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Season 5Ep. 5
The UD crew takes a short-lived, but unforgettable trek to southern Illinois to check out the new and highly rated Fox Prairie disc golf course. They all expected to play some disc golf and interview Erin and Raegan Halley (course creators), but what they experienced made this the trip they'll remember forever. Midway through their first round at Fox Prairie on day one, they were able to experience the eclipse of the sun in totality (a detail that the 'deucer had made come to fruitation when ori...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The guys are fresh off the course, after testing some new tee pads at Callahan Acres. They sit down with long time disc golfer and new Dellwood Disc Golf employee Ryan Stilson. They touch on a wide variety of topics, from cats, to pizza, to mullets and beyond. Ryan outlines his very complicated vetting process for being accepted as a member of Team Gateway, and why that small grass-roots company has recently been so successful. He also sheds light on the photo phenomenon he started and his trans...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Season 5 is in full swing as the guys bring in former Jomez crew member Andy Padula to discuss the ups-and-downs of accepting a dream job touring with some of the pioneers of modern disc golf media. His story poignantly illustrates the struggles and growing pains of a booming hobby-turned-business and why all that glitters is not gold. The Open at Austin is also added to the points totals in the Fantasy Frisbee Analytics and Reconnaissance Tournament, and it continues to show how many nuts blind...
Mar 22, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Season 5? Really? The guys took a short break and now they're back at it baby! They kick it off with special guest, good friend, and fellow tournament director Mike Apostolou to share with us some of the latest and 'greatest' PDGA rule changes. While there are many, they try and tackle the most important and controversial revisions. They discuss their opinions and predict whether or not they will make an impact on typical tournament play. Also revealed is the crews' latest and greatest idea - a ...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Alright, all you nerds, dust off the D12s and make your your wizard robe still fits - it's the episode you've been anticipating since last spring! Sean, Alex, and Ryan finally embark on their quest to save the Deucer from the smoke monster in the epic conclusion of Dellwood and Dragons! Recorded in front of an audience of some of the podcast's most die-hard fans, the Trio makes their way through Trinity Links disc golf course. Right from the start, they're hit with a barrage of surprises that ma...
Jan 05, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 18
It's that time again, and the crew gets introspective with another season recap. Jason Takes command as they're put on a timer to try and cram in as many highlights from each episode as they can remember. Sean and Sheila share a fired up, and Alex surprises everyone with overflowing holiday spirit. Ryan will get a chance to prove he wasn't grown in a lab, and Jason finds out that he may have a future in the Japanese game show industry.
Dec 22, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 17
The guys sit down for some real talk on a subject close to all their hearts - substance abuse and addiction. Their guest, Mike Ferreira, has recovered from substance abuse disorder and been sober for 6 years, largely to the rediscovery of disc golf, the sport itself, and its community. He gets into his struggles, experiences with substance abuse, and his long and winding path to recovery and what he can do to help. Mike is in the early stages of starting a recovery and support disc golf club, an...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 16
The guys put together an episode that has been a long time in the making. Disc golf legend Scott Stokely hops on the mic and makes himself at home at Callahan Acres. Stokely shares candid stories, opinions and life lessons that are larger-than-life but also humblingly human and relatable - his entrepreneurial successes and failures, his beginnings with disc golf, and his commitment to bettering himself and others through the sport. He takes them behind the making of his autobiography 'Growing Up...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Alex returns and makes the group whole again, as Jason takes the reins in a sequel to the Season 2 fan favorite vodka-shot trivia! Continuing on in the Halloween spirit, he tests the crew's knowledge of horror movies past and present. With everyone's favorite mystery vodka shots as the buzzers, in this game, everyone's a loser! The yuck faces were ever present. Sean gets in touch with his feelings, and Alex embraces the 'anxiety' nickname given to him while he was away. Ryan divulges his still-p...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 14
The podcast is down a man, as Alex is sick with Covid. The show must go on, however, so the 'Deucer steps in as the crew embraces the spookiest of seasons and discusses their own top 10 disc golf nightmares. They reveal a lesser-known real life story about 'Dead Man's Cave', the now defunct dam behind the Canyon's hole 17 long tee pad. Also, Sheila has just recently returned from her trip with the girls to Sandy Point. While on their trip to disc golf heaven, Stu (Sandy Point's infamous groundsk...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 13
They actually did it! The crew drove down to the Destination-Penetration course winner and world famous Idlewild Disc Golf Course in Burlington, Kentucky. They spent two full days taking in the intense and incredible disc golf that the greater Cincinnati area has to offer, as well as consuming some of the area's finest 'chili'. They stopped at 'The Nati', famed midwest disc golf shop, and were able to convince owners Jason Kerl and Adam Jones to sit with them for an impromptu episode that is one...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 12
On this episode, the guys bring in Disc Golf Chicago's own Eric Savoie and Kevin Derrick to discuss their role in bringing disc golf to the city. Their persistence with the park districts to be formally recognized as a viable and sustainable solution to preserving nature and allowing city-goers to enjoy green space is truly inspiring. They get into all the events and tournaments they have run, and how they have turned into park district supported/funded programs for children and adults alike. Al...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Welcome to the back 9! The guys are back at it after three months of a crazy summer. They bring in long-time-talked-about friends Donnie Longtin and Joe Roppo to discuss exactly what is so special about Sandy Point Disc Golf Ranch and Resort. Furthermore, they delve into the importance of having an annual trip like this with your friends and what it can mean for your mental health throughout the year. They go HARD into the traditions and procedures that they have cultivated to make the trip so n...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Reinvigorated by some hot rounds in a sanctioned tournament, Sean and Ryan lead the discussion about the player experience. Sean gets into re-igniting the competition fire after being in the thick of things and taking down the old man division. Ryan touches on taking tournament play for granted and the player observations (good and bad) he noticed while competing. Reimagining the TD/player balance and what will be done in the future to elevate the player experience are also discussed. Sean confe...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 9
