The Upshot

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield dive deeper into the Prodigy situation after Väinö Mäkelä's departure as well as issues on the business side. Then they take a look at the new PDGA proposed rules for 2025 before diving into a big 30 Second Rule segment featuring the Kendrick v. Drake battle inside disc golf.

0:00 Introduction
7:30 Mäkelä Leaves Prodigy for Innova
15:30 What's Wrong with Prodigy?
26:40 2025 Proposed Rule Changes
41:05 30 Second Rule
54:20 Drew vs. Silas Beef
59:50 #Pursewatch: Preserve & Swedish Open

Josh Mansfield is joined by DGN Analyst Nate Perkins to discuss Nate's disc golf career, break down why Ricky and Missy won The Preserve, and look ahead to the Swedish Open. Plus, Väinö Mäkelä leaves Team Prodigy!

0:00 Nate Perkins on his Career
10:30 Transitioning from Touring to DGN
23:30 Changes at DGN & Creating Commentary Teams
34:10 Ricky at The Preserve, Gannon Buhr Still Shines
42:00 Missy Gannon's Status in FPO
46:30 Mäkelä Leaves Prodigy
49:25 Swedish Open Preview
53:45 Swedish Open Picks

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome back former Upshot host Jamie Thomas to review their preseason fantasy draft standings and make their waiver wire picks following the West Coast Swing. Can Charlie and Jamie catch up to Josh? Plus: Preserve preview & the prophecy!

0:00 Mid-Season Fantasy Draft Check In
7:40 Tough Decisions: Drops & Pick Ups
17:25 Waiver Wire Picks
35:00 Post-Waiver Analysis
42:45 Spectator Tickets at Worlds
48:30 The Preserve Preview
57:45 The Preserve Picks

Charlie & Josh break down Niklas Anttila's clutch performance at the Turku Open and the importance of clean putting before discussing why Kevin Jones is breaking up with Prodigy. Plus: a little European #PurseWatch.

0:00 Turku Open Recap
3:00 Anttila Wins in MPO
8:20 Saarinen Wins in FPO
13:40 Importance of Clean Putting
25:00 KJUSA & Prodigy
30:00 #PurseWatch
33:45 Masters Worlds Results

Holyn Handley joins Josh on the upshot to discuss her win at the Beaver State Fling. Then, Josh previews the next DGPT Europe stop, the Turku Open. 

0:00 Holyn Handley Interview
13:45 Building off the Victory
21:30 Practice Routines & Distance Throwing
26:45 Feedback on the Milo Course & Skipping European Open
33:00 Turku Open Preview
36:55 Turku Open Picks

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the clutch moments that led to wins for Gannon Buhr and Holyn Handley at the Beaver State Fling before recapping the West Coast Swing and seeing who outperformed -- and underperformed -- out west.

0:00 Buhr's BSF Performance
8:55 Did Buhr Have a Time Violation?
20:55 Handley's Late Run to Win
34:30 West Coast Swing Stats
45:30 West Coast Swing Picks Recap
51:30 #Pursewatch

Charlie Eisenhood previews the Beaver State Fling in its return to the Elite Series! And don't miss his interview with FPO suddenly rising star Sofia Donnecke, who just podiumed at Portland Open in her second-ever DGPT event. Plus: Nate Doss is back!

0:00 Beaver State Fling is Back!
4:00 Sofia Donnecke Interview
7:15 Disc Golf Development
14:00 Portland Open, Team Innova, & Expectations
19:30 Fun Facts
22:30 Beaver State Fling Preview
25:55 Beaver State Fling Picks

Charlie Eisenhood and Brian Earhart (subbing in for Josh Mansfield) break down the action at the 2024 Portland Open. They talk Glendoveer, Gannon Buhr's huge win, Paige Pierce's monumental return to the winner's circle, mountain golf, and more. Plus: Charlie interviews Paige after her big win!

0:00 Pierce & Donnecke at Portland Open
15:05 Paige Pierce Interview
26:20 Ankle Surgery & PDGA Insurance
34:10 European Open & Touring
41:05 Tattar Hitting 1000 & Donnecke Thoughts
49:00 Buhr Dominates MPO
1:00:15 Barela & Redalen
1:04:25 Big Event Infrastructure & Spin Rates

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield chat about the Q-Series and Kristin's new brand before diving into a preview of the Portland Open, the next DGPT+ event this season. Four rounds at Glendoveer with a wide open field - it's gonna be fun!

0:00 Hernandez & Frisbee Nationals
9:45 Q-Series & Tattar's Agency
17:30 Portland Open Preview
27:40 Portland Open Picks

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield answer a variety of mailbag questions this week, from west coast tournaments to Gannon's putting to free tickets. Plus, the guys make their basket power rankings.