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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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60:44

We Run the DGPT, Worlds Tickets

The Upshot ·

2024/11/21

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk Q-Series finale, some surprising Worlds 2025 tickets info, and the latest ratings update before transforming into co-commissioners of the Disc Golf Pro Tour and sharing their thoughts on things that they would change.0:00 Q Series, Ratings Update16:40 2025 Worlds Tickets33:20 Reimagining the Pro Tour

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50:40

Smorgasbord, PDGA Minute

The Upshot ·

2024/11/19

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get back into the studio after a week off and catch up on the latest around the disc golf universe, including international competition, media rights, and the PDGA Minute.0:00 Introduction5:20 Quiet Free Agency15:10 Disc Golf Smorgasbord31:50 PDGA Minute - Equipment Checks, Membership, Pace of Play

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78:20

House of Discs' Seth Fendley

The Upshot ·

2024/11/07

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield sit down with House of Discs North American GM Seth Fendley to discuss the state of the disc conglomerate, the slowdown in the disc golf market, the future of the Trilogy brands, and a whole lot more. Plus: Jussi Meresmaa's big payday from selling Discmania.0:00 Discmania's Valuation8:10 Seth Fendley Interview18:20 Market Projections & Morale25:50 Is House of Discs Good?31:50 Player Contracts47:10 Market Share, Pressures, Staffing56:00 Long Term Strategies,

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73:07

Top 5s!

The Upshot ·

2024/11/05

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 Elections3:35 If You Could Only Have One Disc..., Players for Commentary16:30 Top Snacks, Best Host Cities28:10 Top Backhands, Top Forehands43:55 30 Second Rule48:00 Skills to Add, Courses to Host59:25 Best Events, Top Plastic, Life or Death: Putting

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49:09

DGPT Awards Votes

The Upshot ·

2024/10/30

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 Votes4:20 Most Improved Player11:30 Rookie of the Year15:50 Comeback Player of the Year18:05 2nd & 3rd Card All Stars28:15 Player of the Year44:50 [Bonus] Tournament of the Year

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83:28

DGPT Champs Recap, Season Overview, Top 10 Free Agents

The Upshot ·

2024/10/22

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 Win7:40 Buhr vs Wysocki: A New Rivalry?17:30 Grading the DGPT Championship Format23:00 Big Money Missy Strikes Again33:20 Season Winner Charts43:00 #Pursewatch, Trivia Question50:45 Top 10 Expiring Contracts

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77:49

Gannon Buhr, DGPT Championship Preview

The Upshot ·

2024/10/16

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 & Location12:10 Gannon Buhr Interview22:05 Time Violation Scrutiny & Improvements29:15 Running the Putt on Hole 1732:40 Worlds, Scores, Winthrop, Second Best on Tour42:00 New Baskets51:00 Discmania, New Putter, Contract Earnings58:50 DGPT

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66:42

USDGC & TP Recap, Best Seasons of All-Time

The Upshot ·

2024/10/15

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 Edge11:15 Top 5 MPO Finishers21:40 Ranking Buhr's Season, Is He a Villain?32:03 Other USDGC Storylines39:15 Tattar Back on Top46:50 Concerns for Top 4 FPO Players53:50 PDGA on TP Being a Major1:01:25

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51:38

USDGC & TP Day 1 Rapid Reax

The Upshot ·

2024/10/11

Charlie and Josh talk about all the day 1 storylines from USDGC & Throw Pink!

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84:28

USDGC & TP Preview, Blind Rankings, Jonathan Poole

The Upshot ·

2024/10/08

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 Update17:30 Jonathan Poole on the Impacts of Hurricane Helene24:45 Winthrop Amenity Changes & Ticket Sales30:20 Future of Throw Pink & What

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51:42

DGPT Championship Lookahead, Nate Doss

The Upshot ·

2024/10/03

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 Preview5:00 Starting Scores & Analysis19:10 Biggest Movers Between '23 & '2427:10 Nate Doss on Playing at USDGC39:50 Stories from Rock Hill47:45 Favorites to Win

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119:44

MVP Open Recap, James Proctor, Missy Gannon

The Upshot ·

2024/10/01

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 Recap20:25 James Proctor Interview33:30 Touring & Plans for the Future42:45 Caddying During FPO Rounds48:50 Best Putters on Tour, Tour Level Baskets58:00 Final Thoughts on Proctor1:05:20 FPO Recap & Historic Play1:21:25 Missy Gannon

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62:53

2025 PDGA Rules with Mike Sullivan, MVP Open Preview

The Upshot ·

2024/09/25

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 Histories7:30 Mike Sullivan & New Rules14:45 Timeouts Rule, Pace of Play25:00 Spotters, Self Calls, Disc Modifications, and Mandos41:30 Final Thoughts on Rules48:30 MVP Open Preview56:40 MVP Open Picks

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86:32

Gannon's Dominance, Steve Dodge

The Upshot ·

2024/09/24

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 Standings13:40 Buhr's Dominant

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59:07

DGPT Playoff Preview, Chris Clark on JRay

The Upshot ·

2024/09/18

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.

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75:23

Disc Golf Industry Challenges

The Upshot ·

2024/09/17

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.

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48:39

A New Era?, DGLO Recap

The Upshot ·

2024/09/11

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.

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46:48

Manufacturer Ranking Check-In, DGLO Preview

The Upshot ·

2024/09/04

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!

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66:11

Worlds Mailbag!

The Upshot ·

2024/09/03

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

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104:18

Worlds Recap, Isaac Robinson, Luke Taylor

The Upshot ·

2024/08/29

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 Recap15:20 Isaac Robinson Interview51:30 Thoughts on Robinson57:50 Luke Taylor Interview1:24:40 FPO

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