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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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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield have a rare double interview show, where they talk to Paul Ulibarri after his first-ever DGPT win at the Open at Austin before chatting with The Seans (Sean Jack and Shawn Mercy), the TDs of the OTB Open. They get you their OTB Open picks as well!0:00 College Ultimate Frisbee Championships8:00 Paul Ulibarri on His Long Awaited Win20:15 Career Ebb & Flow, Course Design, Community Support32:30 Reactions to Uli, Masters Cup Recap38:30 Shawn & Sean on OTB52:30 Building a Culture, Ticket Sales, The West Coast Swing1:08:30 Reactions to the Shaw(ea)ns, OTB Open Picks
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in past co-hosts Steve Hill and Jamie Thomas for a special 10 year anniversary show, looking back on a decade of the Upshot. They talk about the biggest stories, the controversies, the nicknames, and a whole lot more.0:00 Origins, Evolutions, & Eras24:45 COVID, McBeth, The Holy Shot42:30 Professionalisation, Community, Memorable Segments58:15 Notable Beefs, Nicknames, & The Future
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap a thrilling Barbasol Open at Austin, the first DGPT+ event of the season. From Uli's return to the top of an Elite Series for the first time in 15 years to Ohn's continued excellence, they break down the tournament from multiple angles.0:00 Open at Austin Recap: Ulibarri's Record Setting Win19:00 Is Ohn Scoggins the Best in FPO?26:15 DGPT Standings, May Ratings Update, Prodigy's Nerf Collab40:45 Open At Austin: #Pursewatch, Picks Recap, Spectator Report
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield open up some listener mail about Texas tournaments, talk about Nate Heinold's impending departure from the PDGA Board, and more. Then they discuss this weekend's Open at Austin, the first DGPT+ event of the season, and make their picks!0:00 Random Sports Chatter5:15 Mailbag! Austin & Waco on Tour14:45 Iran War Impacts, Heinold Stepping Down31:30 Open At Austin Preview, Hole 18 Changes41:00 Prior History & Podium Favorites53:30 Open At Austin Picks
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with Trash Panda founder Jesse Steadman about the all-recycled plastic disc manufacturer and its amazing growth since 2020. They also discuss Waco, the first Jomez tour stop.0:00 Jesse Steadman on the Origins of Trash Panda12:00 Challenges in Disc Manufacturing, Plastic Cost22:30 The Crocs Partnership Explained29:00 The Disc Recycling Program, Growth Trajectory45:30 Reactions to Steadman49:15 Waco Recap & JomezPro Coverage
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield wrap up the discussion of the Kansas City Wide Open, including Eveliina Salonen's big comeback, Cole Redalen's first win of 2026, the weather controversy, and TIME EXTENSIONS. Then they buy, sell, and hold player stocks after more than a quarter of the season.
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Jonesboro Open, including Henna's first-ever Tour win, before diving into some disc golf drama. Then they preview the Kansas City Wide Open with surprise guest Casey White!
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield open up some listener mail about the Champions Cup and time violations before interviewing New Zealander Levi Stout about his upcoming tour. He gets started at Jonesboro Open, which the guys get you ready for (and make their picks).0:00 Mailbag: Marshals & Rules, Spectator Report19:45 Champions Cup Course, Kristin Lätt Rumors27:00 Levi Stout Joins the Show & the DGPT Tour38:30 Preparing for Jonesboro, Tour Fandom48:00 Next Stretch of the Tour, Player Rankings52:15 Jonesboro Open Preview & Picks
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the Champions Cup, the first major of the 2026 season! From Finland's dominance to Silva's comeback to time extensions, they discuss the tournament at length. Plus, an interview with the first-ever Finnish MPO Major winner Niklas Anttila!0:00 Saarinen's Remarkable Comeback Over Blomroos14:15 Handley, Emerging Talents, Other FPO Notes24:30 Anttila Outlasts Buhr's Hot Round, Notable Results43:30 Niklas Anttila Joins, Thoughts on Winning53:15 Key Moments, Managing Travel, Upcoming Events1:06:00 Euro Rising, Hole 1 Design1:18:45 Pace of Play & Time Violations1:28:00 Future of the Course, #Pursewatch, Fantasy Picks
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the first major of the season: the PDGA Champions Cup! They talk the course, the top players, historical performances, and more. Two-time Champ Cup winner Isaac Robinson joins the pod as well!0:00 Champions Cup Preview, Key Injuries14:00 Isaac Robinson on the First Major, Early DGPT Schedule23:00 Preparation & Field Work, Early MPO Race, Look Ahead36:00 Isaac vs Gannon, FPO Favorites47:30 Feature Cards, New London Course & Caddy Book56:30 Champions Cup Picks
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the news out of the International Disc Golf Center before opening up some listener mail. Plus a fresh batch of takes for Reel Me In or Cut Me Loose!0:00 New Course at IDGC, Gurthie's Record11:15 Mailbag: Buhr's Time, Course Criticism, Champions Cup35:15 Reel or Cut: Buhr's 2026, Saarinen & Steen, New Rules44:30 Evan Smith, Major Winners, DGPT Schedule56:45 Nix Buhr & Heimburg, Putting Courses
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Queen City Classic in both divisions, discuss Jessica Gurthie's first win in 8 years, and break down just how amazing Gannon Buhr has been to start his professional career. Plus: trivia, #PurseWatch, and picks.0:00 Buhr Climbing the Career Leaderboards17:00 GOAT Conversation, Other MPO Storylines24:15 FPO's Final Round Drama, Gurthie's Emotional Win35:00 Handley's Struggles, Mixed European Results47:00 Trivia, #Pursewatch, Picks Recap
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the Queen City Classic at Hornet's Nest in Charlotte, the third stop on the DGPT this season. Brian Earhart, a Charlotte local, stops by to talk about the course and what to expect. Plus: new time extension rules in the playoffs, and of course picks!0:00 Josh Joins BYU's Disc Golf Team6:15 Brian Earhart On Hornet's Nest15:45 Spectator Experience, Who Could Win?24:00 Jump Putting Rule, Season Overview38:15 Time Extension Rule, Queen City Classic Picks
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take a ton of listener mail about the Big Easy Open before diving into a conversation with UDisc Marketing Manager (and former Upshot host) Steve Hill about the 2026 UDisc Growth Report.0:00 Mailbag: Ricky & Rules, Marshal Minimums16:40 Self-Officiation, Are Rounds Too Long?35:15 Stats, Hole Difficulty, Ricky's Scrambling49:30 Steve Hill on UDisc Growth Report58:20 Short Courses, Pickleball, Advocacy1:14:45 UDisc & PDGA, UDiscLive Data
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Big Easy Open and welcome in Gannon Buhr to discuss his epic comeback win over Ricky Wysocki. The guys also tackle the rules controversies from the weekend and share thoughts on the course.0:00 Ricky's Impressive Round 29:00 Key Moments of the Final Round, Buhr Finishes Strong20:00 Rules Controversies44:45 Gannon Buhr Interview51:30 What Happened on 16 & the Playoff?1:05:15 Big Easy Course Reaction1:14:00 Holyn Cruises, Fajkus, Notable Leaderboard Names1:25:00 Final Thoughts, #Pursewatch & Picks
1Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield interview Louisiana native Silas Schultz ahead of the first-ever DGPT event in the state. They get you ready for the Big Easy Open and make their picks. Plus some A-Tier roundup and more in a 30 Second Rule segment.0:00 Silas Schultz Interview11:40 Difficulty of the Big Easy Course26:00 Transition to MVP, Beef with Gibson, Over/Under43:30 Big Easy Open Preview52:15 30 Second Rule: AWSN, Purchasing Trends, A-Tiers1:06:10 Big Easy Open Picks
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you a double interview this episode! First they talk with Swedish star curler Oskar Eriksson about his disc golf passion (and the controversy at this year's Winter Olympics). Then they talk with the Big Easy Open course designer John Houck about the brand new Grand Cypress Bayou track.Get a 20% discount on an annual mini subscription plan with code BIGEASY0:00 Introduction4:00 Oskar Eriksson on Disc Golf & Curling11:00 Performance & Controversey at the Olympics23:40 Self Officiated Sports & Favorite Discs30:45 John Houck on the Big Easy Course, Design Philosophy48:15 Best Holes, Unique Tee Pads, Course Comparisons1:04:15 Reactions to the Interviews
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the 2026 Supreme Flight Open and the start of the Disc Golf Pro Tour season! And, as is tradition, they overreact to everything they saw in weekend #1.Get a 20% discount on an annual mini subscription plan with code UPSHOT: https://ultiworld.com/subscribe-disc-golf/?dg0:00 Overreactions: Wysocki, Buhr, Best Course16:45 Overreactions: Scoggins, Handley, Chocek34:00 Overreactions: Time Violations, Heinold, Euro FPO50:00 SFO Picks Recap & #Pursewatch
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the first DGPT event of the 2026 season: the Supreme Flight Open! They also chat with TD Nate Heinold about the event, this year's Worlds, and more. New picks rules are also unveiled and the guys pick their podiums for the season opener.0:00 Powerball Cup, Supreme Flight Open Primer15:00 Nate Heinold on SFO, RFID Wristbands24:30 Ticket Sales, 2028 Worlds Bid, SFO Predictions36:00 Upshot Picks Rules & SFO Picks
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield tackle listener questions in a big preseason mailbag show before the 2026 Tour starts on Friday!0:00 New Timing Rules, Preseason 90/50/10s19:30 European Wins, Full Leaderboards31:00 Trash Panda, Ace Runs, Growing Disc Golf47:15 Plant Bunkers, Agents & Contracts
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Nate smollet! ******* clown take by the hosts of this show haha forgot the ALLEGEDLY part of all this.. we control your speech because it leads to violence haha fun fact : hate speech is any speech we dont like lmao. find out who allegedly made this threat and go after them because threats are illegal and as long as this is America we can say whatever we'd like to thank you very much
not liking this podcast. love the content but hate the audio.
jamie... I have become quite a fan, glad you are getting your shot calling rounds with the champ! what is the instrumental your using for this weeks open?
Great commentary! Really appreciate the show!