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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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118:45

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

The Upshot ·

2024/08/21

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 Release11:30 Worlds Courses Preview18:50 Top 5 MPO Storylines33:45 Top 5 FPO Storylines50:00 Jeff Spring Interview53:30 2025 Schedule1:10:00 Portland Worlds,

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49:56

Worlds Courses Preview, Idlewild Recap

The Upshot ·

2024/08/14

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 Recap15:45 Brian Earhart18:20 New London Course Breakdown29:15 Ivy Hill Course Breakdown33:00 Winning MPO Golf Styles & Why Ricky Can't Win39:25 Winning FPO Golf Styles & Tattar's Odds to Win44:40 Wind, Final Thoughts, and Monn's

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43:05

Disc Golf Fandom, Idlewild Preview

The Upshot ·

2024/08/08

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 Introduction6:00 Jesse Weisz on Fandom Survey21:25 Disc Sales & Manufacturers34:14 Idlewild Preview & Picks

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47:43

Ledgestone Preview, Nate Heinold

The Upshot ·

2024/07/31

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the next Elite+ stop on the DGPT and talk with Ledgestone (and Worlds) TD Nate Heinold.0:00 Introduction6:30 Nate Heinold on Ledgestone & Northwood16:15 Worlds 2024 Courses21:45 Worlds Ticket Sales, Expenses, & Experience30:30 Ledgestone Open Preview & Picks

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67:13

European Swing Recap, Mailbag

The Upshot ·

2024/07/30

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 Games9:00 EDGF Recap12:50 European Swing Stats23:10 Mailbag!33:30 Jomez, Bag Changes, Drones52:45 Wysocki's Legacy & Conrad's Eli Manning Analogy1:05:20 EDGF #Pursewatch & Picks

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79:51

Gannon Buhr, EO Chatter, European Festival Preview

The Upshot ·

2024/07/25

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 Comments23:15 Gannon Buhr Interview1:01:20 European Disc Golf Festival1:15:10 Festival Picks

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81:17

European Open Recap

The Upshot ·

2024/07/23

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 Review3:40 MPO Power Lead Card11:15 Vintage Wysocki Performance & More MPO Thoughts27:25 Tattar & Salonen Take a Wild Ride39:40 Hole by Hole Scores44:15 Burning

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64:55

European Open Round 1 Rapid Reax

The Upshot ·

2024/07/19

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!

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82:54

European Open Preview, Krokhol Recap

The Upshot ·

2024/07/16

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 Results12:25 #Pursewatch & Picks Review15:25 European Open Preview24:20

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72:38

The Upshot: Jussi Meresmaa, Krokhol Open

The Upshot ·

2024/07/11

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 Introduction3:20 Jussi Meresmaa Interview5:10 The Beast's Hole 1614:20 Changes with Two Courses23:50 Specators, Payouts, Sponsorship33:15 2025 Worlds & Beyond41:20 Discmania's Sale & Disc

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61:40

DMC Recap, Beast Hole 16 Nerfed

The Upshot ·

2024/07/09

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 Recap5:30 Barela Returns18:30 Weatherman's First Elite Win24:40 Best Rookie of the Year Careers38:00 30 Second Rule41:15 Hole 16 Change at the

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43:28

European Open Lookahead, Des Moines Preview

The Upshot ·

2024/07/04

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.

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62:37

Prodigy Problems, New PDGA Rules, Drew v. Silas

The Upshot ·

2024/07/02

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 Introduction7:30 Mäkelä Leaves Prodigy for Innova15:30 What's Wrong with Prodigy?26:40 2025 Proposed Rule Changes41:05 30 Second Rule54:20 Drew vs. Silas Beef59:50 #Pursewatch: Preserve

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59:05

Nate Perkins, Preserve Recap, Swedish Open

The Upshot ·

2024/06/26

Josh Mansfield is joined by DGN Analyst Nate Perkins to discuss Nate's disc golf career, break down why Ricky and Missy won The Preserve, and look ahead to the Swedish Open. Plus, Väinö Mäkelä leaves Team Prodigy!0:00 Nate Perkins on his Career10:30 Transitioning from Touring to DGN23:30 Changes at DGN & Creating Commentary Teams34:10 Ricky at The Preserve, Gannon Buhr Still Shines42:00 Missy Gannon's Status in FPO46:30 Mäkelä Leaves Prodigy49:25 Swedish Open Preview53:45 Swedish Open Picks

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67:36

Fantasy Draft Update & Waiver Picks, Preserve Preview

The Upshot ·

2024/06/20

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome back former Upshot host Jamie Thomas to review their preseason fantasy draft standings and make their waiver wire picks following the West Coast Swing. Can Charlie and Jamie catch up to Josh? Plus: Preserve preview & the prophecy!0:00 Mid-Season Fantasy Draft Check In7:40 Tough Decisions: Drops & Pick Ups17:25 Waiver Wire Picks35:00 Post-Waiver Analysis42:45 Spectator Tickets at Worlds48:30 The Preserve Preview57:45 The Preserve Picks

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34:23

Turku Open, KJUSA Leaving Prodigy

The Upshot ·

2024/06/18

Charlie & Josh break down Niklas Anttila's clutch performance at the Turku Open and the importance of clean putting before discussing why Kevin Jones is breaking up with Prodigy. Plus: a little European #PurseWatch.0:00 Turku Open Recap3:00 Anttila Wins in MPO8:20 Saarinen Wins in FPO13:40 Importance of Clean Putting25:00 KJUSA & Prodigy30:00 #PurseWatch33:45 Masters Worlds Results

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42:59

Holyn Handley, Turku Open Preview

The Upshot ·

2024/06/13

Holyn Handley joins Josh on the upshot to discuss her win at the Beaver State Fling. Then, Josh previews the next DGPT Europe stop, the Turku Open. 0:00 Holyn Handley Interview13:45 Building off the Victory21:30 Practice Routines & Distance Throwing26:45 Feedback on the Milo Course & Skipping European Open33:00 Turku Open Preview36:55 Turku Open Picks

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56:36

Clutching Up at Beaver State Fling, West Coast Swing...

The Upshot ·

2024/06/11

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the clutch moments that led to wins for Gannon Buhr and Holyn Handley at the Beaver State Fling before recapping the West Coast Swing and seeing who outperformed -- and underperformed -- out west.0:00 Buhr's BSF Performance8:55 Did Buhr Have a Time Violation?20:55 Handley's Late Run to Win34:30 West Coast Swing Stats45:30 West Coast Swing Picks Recap51:30 #Pursewatch

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29:08

Beaver State Fling Preview, Sofia Donnecke

The Upshot ·

2024/06/06

Charlie Eisenhood previews the Beaver State Fling in its return to the Elite Series! And don't miss his interview with FPO suddenly rising star Sofia Donnecke, who just podiumed at Portland Open in her second-ever DGPT event. Plus: Nate Doss is back!0:00 Beaver State Fling is Back!4:00 Sofia Donnecke Interview7:15 Disc Golf Development14:00 Portland Open, Team Innova, & Expectations19:30 Fun Facts22:30 Beaver State Fling Preview25:55 Beaver State Fling Picks

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77:36

Portland Open Recap, Paige Pierce

The Upshot ·

2024/06/04

Charlie Eisenhood and Brian Earhart (subbing in for Josh Mansfield) break down the action at the 2024 Portland Open. They talk Glendoveer, Gannon Buhr's huge win, Paige Pierce's monumental return to the winner's circle, mountain golf, and more. Plus: Charlie interviews Paige after her big win!0:00 Pierce & Donnecke at Portland Open15:05 Paige Pierce Interview26:20 Ankle Surgery & PDGA Insurance34:10 European Open & Touring41:05 Tattar Hitting 1000 & Donnecke Thoughts49:00 Buhr

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