Disc Gauntlet Radio

Jake checks back in with Chris to talk about the Big Blue Shindig #3 and the weekend as a whole.  Diran Missak returns to give an update on the inaugural Dye Academy that was held in Emporia during the Dynamic Disc Open.  He shares his experiences, the wild events tied to the event, and what his future holds for disc dyeing.

Chris and Cash stop by Diran Missak's place to talk to Jeff Beaty and Diran about the upcoming Dye Academy at the Dynamic Disc Open.  The four chat about getting into dyeing discs, the Dye Academy, and how the dye community is embracing the booming sport of disc golf.  This is part one of the podcast.  Part two will hopefully be coming out later this week.

Cash joins Chris in welcoming Jonathan Fletcher, a local MPO disc golfer.  Fletcher won the King of the Mill, Disc Gauntlet's first event of the season.  The three talk about Fletcher's start in disc golf, the value of playing outside of your local state, the importance of a sound tournament mental game, and the upcoming Disc Gauntlet event: Big Blue Shindig #3.  A thank you goes out to all of the tee sponsors for the Big Blue Shindig, who have covered every hole!  A very special thank you goes out to the event's title sponsor, Zen Llama.  Zen Llama is a disc golf lifestyle store based out of Lincoln, NE.  You can check them out at: https://www.zenllamadiscgolf.com/

Jake checks back in with Chris for a special episode.  Scott Stokely drops in to talk about some of his passions, how he looks to make a long term impact on disc golf, and some very basic mental corrections when working on your form.  Scott Stokely is hosting a clinic on Friday, April 16th at Seymour Smith in Omaha, NE.  For more information check out scottstokely.net and while you are at it, check out some of the other amazing things Scott Stokely has going on.

Jake Hedden joins Disc Gauntlet Radio to recap two Disc Gauntlet events, King of the Mill and McCook Open.  Chris and Jake discuss the vibes, courses, division winners, and overall impressions.  There is even some mention of weddings, crocs, and Runza.  What else would you discuss during a late night recording?

Nick Whited joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming 4th annual McCook Open. The McCook Open is the second event of the 2021 Disc Gauntlet season. Nick Whited is the tournament director for the event, with it returning after a year hiatus. Hosts Chris and Vail talk with Nick about McCook, the course, and the positives that come from establishing community partners for disc golf events.

Emma Arp joins Disc Gauntlet Radio to talk to hosts Chris and Cash about her upcoming season. Emma discusses her game and what inspires her to take on greater challenges at sanctioned events. We also get a preview of King of the Mill, Disc Gauntlet's first event of the 2021 season. Tournament director, Cash Minx, walks us through the course and what to expect at Cottonmill, one of Nebraska's premiere disc golf courses.

Katherine Francis and Melissa McLeod join Disc Gauntlet Radio for an International Women's Day release of episode #3, Ladies of the Court.  Hosts Chris and Jake talk to Kathy and Melissa about their experiences with disc golf, advice for newcomers and veteran players to help grow the sport, and a special segment that comes with a ton of laughs.

***Disclaimer: we apologize for some audio issues with Episode #2.  We thank you for your patience, and hope you enjoy.***

Host, Chris Holton, welcomes Jake Hedden and Cash Minx back as co-hosts for Disc Gauntlet Radio.  The third and final owner of Disc Gauntlet, Vail Erickson, joins Episode #2: And Then There Were Three.  We had a chance to talk to Vail about how he got into disc golf and the first time he met Jake and Cash.  Vail shares some major moments and events of his disc golf career, and how he plans on impacting the local disc golf scene with Disc Gauntlet.

Special guests, Cash Minx and Jake Hedden join Disc Gauntlet Radio for the podcast's first episode, DIsc Gauntlet Who?  Cash and Jake are two of the three owners who run Disc Gauntlet.  Disc Gauntlet is a disc golf operation founded in Nebraska during the 2019 season.  Cash and Jake discuss the origins of Disc Gauntlet, the growth they have experienced as tournament directors, and what their plans are for 2021.  They even took some time to talk about a sack of potatoes, waffles, and dye jobs.