The Upshot

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Black Friday in the new era of disc golf (1:40) and take some emails about their Sports Envy show from last week (16:50). Then they give out the first annual Birdie Awards -- and some Bogeys too (28:40)!

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield ring in the Thanksgiving holiday by giving thanks to five elements of disc golf. They shout out a few listeners who offered their disc golf thanks as well!

Charlie and Josh look at disc golf through the lens of what it can learn from other sports, from football's production quality to pickleballs' small footprint and community energy.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
2:35 Soccer
7:20 Baseball
11:00 Football
13:35 Basketball
18:40 Pickleball
24:10 College Sports
29:45 Ultimate Frisbee
33:25 Hockey

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield rank the manufacturers’ seasons based on their sponsored players’ performances in 2022. Who outperformed expectations? Who slid to the bottom or climbed to the top?

Chapters
0:00 Kristin Tattar News
4:45 Manufacturer's Cup Rankings
5:55 FPO Manufacturers #10-4
20:25 FPO Manufacturer Podium
32:45 MPO Manufacturers #10-4
53:15 MPO Manufacturers Podium
1:04:20 2023 Predictions

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield are joined by Finland's Seppo Paju on the latest Upshot Interview Series. They discuss his decision to retire from professional disc golf, his pioneering pro career, the European disc golf scene, and more.

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk briefly about the New World Championships before diving into Nikko Locastro's new sponsorship deal with Lone Star Discs. Then, they break down 2022 by the numbers, talking stats, records, and more from a fantastic 2022 season.

Chapters
0:00 New World Championship Recap
4:35 Nikko's New Sponsor
18:30 2022 by the Numbers

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield catch up after a week off, including schedule changes, Tour Card qualification, and DGPT awards. Plus: a preview of the New World Championship, a wraparound Silver event.

Chapters
0:00 Catching Up
4:05 Silver Series Changes
8:35 Tour Card
22:40 DGPT Awards
40:20 Beef with Brodie?
44:30 New World Championship Preview & Picks

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about the first event of the 2022-2023 DGPT season, the Lake Marshall Open! Two first-time tour winners take home the crowns, and the course looks fantastic. Plus: should Eagle have been on our All-Star ballots? And a new Inside The Circle.

Chapters
0:00 Halloween
4:15 Lake Marshall Open Recap
27:35 DGN's "On Tour"
41:15 DGN Subscription Giveaway
42:25 Listener Ballot Feedback
47:35 Inside the Circle

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you set for the start of the 2023 (!) Disc Golf Pro Tour season with the first wraparound Silver event, the Lake Marshall Open. They make their first picks of the 2023 season as well!

Chapters
0:00 Spooky Season
5:10 Lake Marshall Open Preview
15:10 DGN's "On Tour"
23:55 Lake Marshall Open Picks

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about ultimate frisbee Nationals before diving into the disastrous Big Money Skins livestream and GK Pro's smart followup. Then they break down their DGPT Award Ballots for Player of the Year, Most Improved, and 2nd/3rd Team All-Stars.

Chapters
0:00 Ultimate's National Championships
14:00 Big Money Skins
27:55 2023 DGPT Points System
42:20 Josh & Charlie's Awards Ballots