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Hosted by 3 disc golf entrepreneurs and one professional trivia master, Unstable Discourse brings listeners behind the scenes of a highly active disc golf scene; the greater Chicagoland area. Each episode covers a topic that applies to disc golfers worldwide. You get to be a fly on the wall for conversations with influential personalities in the sport ranging from Paul McBeth to the local Chicagoland heroes. The show pairs serious topics like mental health and community building with a healthy dose of it's signature brand of 14 year old boy humor. Welcome in!
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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 For...
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 ...
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 ...
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 i...
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...
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...
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 th...
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 tim...
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 - f...
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 ...
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 ...
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 GeoffS...
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.'
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 ha...
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 ong...
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...
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 fru...
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 ...
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 n...
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...
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