Disc Gauntlet Radio

Chris and Jake are back to talk about the Siege of Stanton Lake, an event going down in Falls City, NE.  Chris and Jake discuss some of the highlights these past few weeks, including the many positive things Nebraska disc golfers have done.  There might be a mention of robots, Mitch Chapin, and monopoly of bananas.

Chris and Vail welcome Jesse Adame to the podcast.  Jesse talks about his humble beginnings and what has propelled his disc golf game these past couple of years.  Jesse, Vail, and Chris also talk about their experiences of attending an A-Tier outside of Nebraska.  They discuss what they have learned about their game, and the preparation needed to succeed when pushing the limits of their comfort zone.

Vail joins Chris for hosting duties on the latest podcast.  They invite Dusty Rue to join them to discuss Putting Away Hunger, a recent disc golf event held in Lincoln, NE.  Dusty combines his passion for disc golf, skating, and helping others by starting Putting Away Hunger.  PAH is a disc golf event that doubles as a fundraiser for Skate for Change.  Chris, Dusty, and Vail discuss the preparation for the event, the results, and the impact it has on those in need in the local community.  Check out skateforchange.org for information on how you can support the cause.

Cash Minx joins Chris Holton to talk about the recent Boomfest American Freedom Classic event in Norfolk, NE.  They also preview Putting Away Hunger, an amazing merger of fundraising and disc golf, which is going down at Roper East, in Lincoln, NE.  Finally, Cash shares his thoughts on running for the PDGA Nebraska state coordinator position, and what it means to him.

Chris takes on solo hosting duties as he talks to return guest, Jonathan Fletcher.  Fletcher recently participated in the PDGA World Championships and is the newly crowned MPO York Throwdown champion.  They do a recap of the York Throwdown, and then dive into Fletcher's experience at the PDGA World Championships.  At the end there is a little plug for the Boomfest American Freedom Classic event that is coming on July 3rd - 4th in Norfolk, NE.

Jake and Vail drop in to talk to Chris about the York Throwdown.  The crew talks about some positive changes that have been made to the York College course, and why the York Throwdown is near and dear to their hearts.  Jake and Vail also reflect on Disc Gauntlet's season so far and what they have learned along the way.  Finally they discuss the major news and events that have occured in disc golf, while making some predictions for the PDGA Worlds.

Jake comes back to give a rundown of the Elk Horn Open to start the podcast off.   Later, Chris and Jake welcome Chad Duncan to the podcast to talk about Disc for Life, a suicide prevention/awareness organization that utilizes the positive community of disc golf to help spread their mission.  Chad breaks down the origins of Disc for Life, recent events, and what Disc for Life is working on for the future.

Visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or https://www.discforlife.org/ if you, or someone you know needs help.

Terry Twaddell, part owner of Zen Llama, dives into the mindset of an entrepreneur and talks to Chris about Zen Llama.  They focus on the past, present, and future of Zen Llama, and how they aim to make a positive impact on the local disc golf community.

Chris Holton takes command of the hosting duties for the latest episode.  Terry Twadell from Zen Llama joins Chris to talk about Lincoln disc golf.  They talk about the course improvements spearheaded by the LFDC and local volunteers, the 30th Annual Star City Shootout, and the early part of Terry's disc golf beginnings and entrepreneurship experience.

Chris and Jake welcome Jesie Kohl to the podcast.  Jesie talks about his passion for disc golf and what is going on in the Norfolk disc golf scene.  Jesie also focuses on the preview for the Elk Horn Open tournament layout, and what to expect from River Run, located at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Norfolk, Nebraska.