The Upshot

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with Des Moines Challenge second place finisher Robert Burridge, who won a College Championship in 2022 and the US Amateur title in 2021. He talks about his plans after college, what it was like playing against Simon Lizotte, the strengths and weaknesses of his game, and a whole lot more.

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down a thriller at the 2022 Des Moines Challenge and try to glean what they can learn from it about Worlds. They also discuss a strange story about Paige Pierce at the Emporia Country Club and talk about Jussi Meresmaa's arrest for soliciting prostitution.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
2:20 Des Moines Challenge Recap
6:45 Debating the Mando Rule
13:00 Lizotte is Back!
19:50 Robert Burridge Impresses
30:40 Other MPO Storylines
36:20 Purse Watch
38:10 Tattar Wins Again
45:10 Other FPO Storylines
50:20 Paige Pierce at Emporia
59:15 Jussi Meresmaa Arrested

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take a look at the impending DGPT playoffs and the cut lines for both the Green Mountain Championships and MVP Open. They dive into what's at stake at DMC and the World Championships. They also get you ready for the action at DMC, make their picks, hit an over/under bet, and vow to get into the playoff spirit.

Chapters
0:00 DGPT Playoffs & Cut Lines
11:10 Redefining Success with DGPT Points
17:00 More Playoff Talk
21:25 DMC & Financing Purses
32:20 Bag or Bust
36:50 Over/Under
38:10 DMC Picks

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with Des Moines Challenge TD Ty Tannatt about the tournament, the eye-popping purse, the DGPT's retail arm, and more.

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the 2022 Ledgestone Open and discuss some amazing statistics coming out of the tournament. They also look at the record-setting purse and talk about #BigMoneyMissy. Plus: what's the current state of the disc golf media landscape?

Chapters
0:00 Pound Rufus Unboxing
5:25 Ledgestone MPO Recap
24:15 Fixing Timing Rules
29:15 McBeth's Drought
36:50 "Big Money Missy"
38:35 Purse Watch
41:45 FPO Courses & Skill
47:50 Missy, Top 5, Wild Stats
58:40 State of DG Media

It's a jam-packed Upshot episode this Thursday as Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield review the new documentary Fierce before talking about Nikko Locastro's suspension, Paul McBeth's reaction, and the suddenly emerging beef between former pals McBeth and Brodie Smith. Then the guys quickly preview the Ledgestone Open taking place this weekend on the DGPT.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:55 Champions Cup News
6:45 'Fierce' Reviews
16:55 Nikko Locastro's Suspension
27:30 Paul McBeth Weighs In
35:00 Brodie and Paul Twitter Beef
40:45 Ledgestone Preview & Picks
43:30 Over/Under

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with Paige Pierce about her new documentary, Fierce; the growth of disc golf; and the 2022 season so far. She also weighs in on Nikko's suspension, Brodie and Paul's beef, and rule enforcement.

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get into a huge edition of Inside The Circle before breaking down the action at the Mid-America Open at Harmony Bends, including Alden Harris' first career win. Plus: do the time rules on tour need to be addressed? A plodding MPO final round lead card has a lot of people saying YES.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:30 Inside the Circle
22:10 Mid-America Open Recap
39:25 Timing Rules
1:00:10 Purse Watch & More

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield open up a great batch of listener mail before debuting a new disc review segment, Bag or Bust! Plus: picks and an over/under for the Mid-America Open.

Chapters
0:00 Mailbag
40:25 Bag or Bust
51:15 Mid-America Open Preview & Picks
57:25 Over/Under

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield interview Natalie Ryan, the first openly transgender player to win an Elite Series event. They discuss her development as a player, how she tackled Toboggan, her thoughts on the inclusion/fairness question for transgender women competing in FPO, and much more.

Chapters
0:00 Introducing Natalie Ryan
5:35 Response to Winning DGLO
8:45 The Toboggan Course
10:45 Developing as a Player
12:30 Sponsorship with Neptune
15:40 Payouts & Road Life
18:10 Mentality in the Final Round
21:30 Policymaking for Trans Players
28:35 Goals for the Season
30:30 Throwing an Open Bag
33:40 Mid-America Open & Short Courses
36:20 The DGPT Championship