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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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49:57

Top Rewatches, DGPT Post-Production Plan

The Upshot ·

2023/01/31

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about a variety of topics to start the show, including their top 3 tournaments to rewatch to get you hyped for the 2023 season (23:55). Then they dive into the DGPT's just-announced post-production plan for the upcoming season, including Jomez adding FPO lead card (38:00).

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39:51

Manufacturer Team Power Rankings & Offseason Grades

The Upshot ·

2023/01/26

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield rank the top 10 manufacturer sponsorship teams after the offseason (0:00). With some big signings and surprises moves, how much will the list change from last year? Every company also gets an offseason grade for their efforts in free agency.

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90:49

DGPT European Expansion, Players to Watch

The Upshot ·

2023/01/24

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in DGPT CEO Jeff Spring to answer questions about the Disc Golf Pro Tour's new expansion in Europe (7:00) and give their thoughts on the plans to stream seven PDGA Euro Tour events on DGN and offer Silver points at each stop (36:00). Then the guys name players to watch in 2023 in four different categories, including their Player of the Year predictions (50:10)!

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78:31

Tournament Tier List, Mailbag

The Upshot ·

2023/01/19

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield open up the mailbag for some contract talk, Eagle predictions, and more (0:00). Then they sort every Elite Series and Major for 2023 into their tier lists -- and there are some shocking takes (35:00).

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50:07

Biggest 2023 Stories to Watch, Injury Report

The Upshot ·

2023/01/17

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the final few pieces of the contract puzzle (3:00) before turning their attention to the upcoming disc golf season. They first look at the 2023 injury report (8:40) before diving into the biggest stories to watch in 2023 (23:45), both on the course and, for subscribers, off.

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73:47

Simon to MVP, Discraft Elite Team

The Upshot ·

2023/01/13

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield go deep on the biggest move of the offseason: Simon Lizotte to MVP Disc Sports (0:00). From the size of the contract to the inside details, the guys break down every angle of the signing and what it means for every party involved. Then they discuss Discraft's Elite Team signings and the strength of Discraft's sponsored pros heading into 2023 (1:01:00).

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53:07

The Top 10 Contract Season Storylines

The Upshot ·

2023/01/10

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk through the top 10 stories of the 2022 offseason (8:00). While there are still some big dominos left to fall, there is plenty to talk about after a couple of weeks away for the holidays.

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76:41

Upshot Roundtable: Emerging Sports

The Upshot ·

2022/12/28

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in UDisc Marketing Director Steve Hill, Inside Lacrosse CEO Terry Foy, and USA Pickleball Chief Marketing Officer Chuck Menke to discuss the world of emerging sports, from the benefits of rapid growth to the challenges of public acceptance. It's a fascinating look at how different sports have similar patterns but different needs. Happy Holidays from The Upshot!

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63:33

Gaffes Bracket, 2024 Majors

The Upshot ·

2022/12/22

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield react to the PDGA 2024 major selection and Emerson Keith signing with Lone Star (0:00) before breaking down the biggest gaffes, goofs, and wacky moments of the 2022 season (18:05).

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53:04

Storylines Bracket Pt. 2, Sponsorship Moves

The Upshot ·

2022/12/20

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield complete their storyline bracket after discussing the latest pro sponsorship moves.Chapters0:00 Introduction3:10 The Hot Stove18:45 Storylines Bracket Quarterfinals40:30 Semifinals48:10 The Final

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65:15

Storylines Bracket, Trans Rules Reax

The Upshot ·

2022/12/15

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield read listener comments and emails about the new transgender rules from the PDGA and DGPT (0:00). Then they dive into their 2022 storylines of the year bracket (37:20). Plus: Eveliina Salonen and the #1 fan favorite player.

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75:28

New Transgender Rules, Anthony Barela

The Upshot ·

2022/12/13

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the new gender-based division guidelines from the PDGA and the DGPT. They welcome in transgender athlete researcher Joanna Harper to discuss the new policy and go deep on the medical committee findings, survey results, and what might be next. Later in the show, they talk about Anthony Barela's announcement that he is leaving Innova after nine years of sponsorship.Chapters0:00 PDGA Updates FPO Regulations8:20 Joanna Harper Interview24:25 PDGA Policy

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45:54

Paige Shue, 2023 Players to Watch

The Upshot ·

2022/12/08

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk to 2018 world champion Paige Shue about her decision to leave Dynamic Discs and what's in store for her in 2023. Then they pick their top 3 players to watch in both MPO and FPO in 2023!Chapters0:00 Velediaz Promoted4:50 Paige Shue Interview24:55 Final Thoughts on Paige Shue31:35 Players to Watch in 2023

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64:24

What If?, Hot Stove

The Upshot ·

2022/12/06

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about hypothetical disc golf scenarios in a "What If?" segment. But first, they dive into some manufacturer sponsorship news and talk about some dominos that could still fall.Chapters0:00 Hot Stove News11:50 Lone Star, Mint, & Innova23:00 Expired Contracts, James Conrad, Brodie Smith34:40 What If?

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54:30

DGPT Owner Todd Rainwater and CEO Jeff Spring

The Upshot ·

2022/12/01

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield interview Todd Rainwater and Jeff Spring, the Disc Golf Pro Tour majority owner and CEO, respectively. They talk about the Steve Dodge era, the profit potential of the business, the growth plan, and much more.Chapters0:00 Introducing Jeff Spring & Todd Rainwater6:00 Investment & Financial Outlook12:20 Past & Future Growth Projections19:30 Upgrades, Hiring, & Operations27:10 Revenue Streams & Sponsorships34:45 International DG & Ticket Prices41:20 Pressing Issues

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70:14

The Birdies, Black Friday

The Upshot ·

2022/11/29

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Black Friday in the new era of disc golf (1:40) and take some emails about their Sports Envy show from last week (16:50). Then they give out the first annual Birdie Awards -- and some Bogeys too (28:40)!

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14:36

Giving Thanks... To Disc Golf

The Upshot ·

2022/11/24

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!

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41:33

Disc Golf Sports Envy

The Upshot ·

2022/11/23

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.Chapters0:00 Introduction2:35 Soccer7:20 Baseball11:00 Football13:35 Basketball18:40 Pickleball24:10 College Sports29:45 Ultimate Frisbee33:25 Hockey

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69:39

Manufacturer Season Recap

The Upshot ·

2022/11/17

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?Chapters0:00 Kristin Tattar News4:45 Manufacturer's Cup Rankings5:55 FPO Manufacturers #10-420:25 FPO Manufacturer Podium32:45 MPO Manufacturers #10-453:15 MPO Manufacturers Podium1:04:20 2023 Predictions

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50:04

Interview #34: Seppo Paju

The Upshot ·

2022/11/16

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.

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