Disc Golf Answer Man

We talk with Bennett Doemland about his experience at the 2025 PDGA Junior Disc Golf Championships and how we won in the MJ18 division.

In this episode of the Disc Golf Answer Man, Bobby Cool, Daddy Slick Breeze interviews Hunter Thomas from Foundation Disc Golf. They discuss Hunter's journey into disc golf, the transition from player to business owner, and the importance of social media and marketing in the sport. Hunter shares insights on managing audience expectations, balancing passion with work, and the significance of delegation in a growing business. Send us your questions - https://solo.to/dgam00:00 Intro04:02 Building a Business: From Passion to Foundation06:43 Navigating Public Perception: Managing Audience Expectations09:53 Finding Balance: Love for Work vs. Job Responsibilities12:51 The Art of Delegation: Growing Through Trust15:51 Creative Chaos: The Fun and Failures of Content Creation18:55 Influencers vs. Players: Who Moves the Needle in Disc Golf?21:56 The Media-Driven Business Model: Foundation's Unique Approach27:19 Optimizing Ad Spend Through Organic Content29:20 Expanding into Golf: A Media-Driven Approach32:33 The Vision for a Marketing Agency35:43 The Importance of Disc Golf in Future Endeavors37:28 Building a Brand in Disc Golf42:10 Action Steps for Aspiring Disc Golfers47:01 Reflections on the Evolution of Dynamic Discs

In this episode of the Disc Golf Answer Man, hosts Bobby and Eric delve into various topics surrounding disc golf, including the impact of AI on disc golf media, the excitement of upcoming disc golf events like the Junior Worlds Championship, and insights into new disc releases. They also address community questions about disc golf team dynamics and the implications of drug testing in the sport, all while sharing personal experiences and anecdotes from their disc golf journeys.

In this episode of the Disc Golf Instrument, Bobby Cool, Daddy Slick Breeze interviews Ron Converse Jr., who recently won his fourth world title. The conversation delves into Ron's experiences in disc golf, his mental strategies during competitions, how he adapts to the challenges of aging, and the evolution of the sport. Ron shares insights on maintaining skills through adversity, the importance of field work, and his thoughts on the future of disc golf media. He also offers advice for younger players and reflects on the changes in the sport over the years.

SummaryIn this conversation, Scott Stokely shares his journey through disc golf, from his early influences and the challenges he faced to his personal growth and the evolution of the sport. He discusses the importance of honesty in his autobiography, the turning points that led him back to disc golf, and his mission with Stokely Discs to promote adaptive disc golf and support local pro shops. Stokely emphasizes the need for community support and the importance of seeking help from those who have what you want in life.

Thank you to Robert McCall from coming by the warehouse and recording an episode with us. As much as we would love to have him back on the show we understand he has a lot going on in Texas with his family and career.

00:00 Teaser

08:23 Intro

37:17 What has Robert been up to?

01:58 Will Robert be coming back to DGAM?

03:03 How is it being a father?

05:34 Has the hair care routine changed?

07:28 What does Robert do for work?

08:47 What is Robert’s main and his DUPR?

11:00 Comparing the player’s response to DUPR vs PDGA Ratings.

13:02 What is one thing Robert is proud of?

14:03 Have you ever been to the Czech Stop?

15:39 Possibly a new scented disc.

17:21 Standardize baskets in PDGA events.

20:22 Vandal comparison to Valkyrie

21:35 Should you stick to fairway drivers.

23:02 Product request

23:38 Robert’s Disc Golf commentary

27:06 Disc Golf growth versus Pickleball growth

35:30 What can we do moving forward to grow disc golf?

37:02 How many courses has Eric designed?

45:33 Any plans for more Lava/Fluid plastic molds?

46:15 What discs are in our disc golf bags?

00:00 Intro

01:02 Portland trip recap

06:36 How to submit questions

07:50 Lucid Moonshine Deputy

09:43 Worlds Best Dad DyeMax Coloring Book Vandal

11:31 Why isn’t the EMAC in Classic Hybrid?

12:40 Disc recommendations  for hyper backhand and anhyzer forehand

16:35 How do we feel about open challenges?

18:10 Will we do live DGAM?

20:30 Different types of practices

24:33 Will we do anymore stadium experiences?

28:36 What is the future for the Dynamic Discs General?

32:40 Is the PDGA limiting youth engagement

In this DGAM Interview  j-milly shares his journey into disc golf, the importance of storytelling in his content creation, and the creative processes behind his videos. J-milly shares insights on making disc golf accessible to all and expresses his aspirations for the future of his content creation in the sport.

00:00 Introduction to J-Milly

02:58 The Evolution of J-Milly’s Name

09:18 Perception of Glass Blown Open

10:25 The Journey into Disc Golf

16:30 Goals for Disc Golf

17:58 Handling Criticism and Community Feedback

24:30 Styles of Editing in Disc Golf

35:22 YouTube Strategy

44:10 Trying to Stay Organized

45:59 Navigating Content Diversity: Finding the Right Balance

56:38 Future Aspirations

Jackie has had many different responsibilities during her time at Dynamic Discs and with it has come a lot of experience. In this episode we learn a little bit more about Jackie and gain some insight into running events for Dynamic Discs.

00:00 Intro

00:23 Jackie’s Story

06:18 Event Coordinating Surprises

08:49 Outreach in Disc Golf Community

10:22 Event Tier Breakdown

14:36 Glass Blown Open Recap

19:36 Jackie’s Vision for Running Events

25:36 GBO’s Reputation

27:05 Three Pieces of Advice

Eric and Bobby help a listener with forehand throws, we discuss the 2025 Tour Series Discs, and much more. 00:00 intro03:41 New background05:15 Forehand help08:10 What plastic are we excited about?09:24 Tour Series Discs13:25 Getaways compared to Escape14:48 What is up with Sockibomb Felon15:38 Disc Golf bucket list destination21:15 Should the Pro PDGA Worlds be the grand finale?29:41 Camp Alexander new course rumors32:14 Can a bad stamp ruin a good disc?