The Upshot

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield go deep on the biggest move of the offseason: Simon Lizotte to MVP Disc Sports (0:00). From the size of the contract to the inside details, the guys break down every angle of the signing and what it means for every party involved. Then they discuss Discraft's Elite Team signings and the strength of Discraft's sponsored pros heading into 2023 (1:01:00).

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk through the top 10 stories of the 2022 offseason (8:00). While there are still some big dominos left to fall, there is plenty to talk about after a couple of weeks away for the holidays.

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in UDisc Marketing Director Steve Hill, Inside Lacrosse CEO Terry Foy, and USA Pickleball Chief Marketing Officer Chuck Menke to discuss the world of emerging sports, from the benefits of rapid growth to the challenges of public acceptance. It's a fascinating look at how different sports have similar patterns but different needs. Happy Holidays from The Upshot!

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield react to the PDGA 2024 major selection and Emerson Keith signing with Lone Star (0:00) before breaking down the biggest gaffes, goofs, and wacky moments of the 2022 season (18:05).

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield complete their storyline bracket after discussing the latest pro sponsorship moves.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:10 The Hot Stove
18:45 Storylines Bracket Quarterfinals
40:30 Semifinals
48:10 The Final

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield read listener comments and emails about the new transgender rules from the PDGA and DGPT (0:00). Then they dive into their 2022 storylines of the year bracket (37:20). Plus: Eveliina Salonen and the #1 fan favorite player.

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the new gender-based division guidelines from the PDGA and the DGPT. They welcome in transgender athlete researcher Joanna Harper to discuss the new policy and go deep on the medical committee findings, survey results, and what might be next. Later in the show, they talk about Anthony Barela's announcement that he is leaving Innova after nine years of sponsorship.

Chapters
0:00 PDGA Updates FPO Regulations
8:20 Joanna Harper Interview
24:25 PDGA Policy Fairness
36:30 Medical Subcommittee Report
47:25 PDGA Survey Results
57:15 Reactions & Future
1:08:10 Anthony Barela News

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk to 2018 world champion Paige Shue about her decision to leave Dynamic Discs and what's in store for her in 2023. Then they pick their top 3 players to watch in both MPO and FPO in 2023!

Chapters
0:00 Velediaz Promoted
4:50 Paige Shue Interview
24:55 Final Thoughts on Paige Shue
31:35 Players to Watch in 2023

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about hypothetical disc golf scenarios in a "What If?" segment. But first, they dive into some manufacturer sponsorship news and talk about some dominos that could still fall.

Chapters
0:00 Hot Stove News
11:50 Lone Star, Mint, & Innova
23:00 Expired Contracts, James Conrad, Brodie Smith
34:40 What If?

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield interview Todd Rainwater and Jeff Spring, the Disc Golf Pro Tour majority owner and CEO, respectively. They talk about the Steve Dodge era, the profit potential of the business, the growth plan, and much more.

Chapters
0:00 Introducing Jeff Spring & Todd Rainwater
6:00 Investment & Financial Outlook
12:20 Past & Future Growth Projections
19:30 Upgrades, Hiring, & Operations
27:10 Revenue Streams & Sponsorships
34:45 International DG & Ticket Prices
41:20 Pressing Issues & Headquarters
51:40 DGPT in 10 Years