The Upshot

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss the addition of the European Open as a major for the next three years and talk about whether there should be a consistent fourth major. They also dig into the latest media plan update from the Disc Golf Pro Tour before getting to a great segment of 'Reel Me In or Cut Me Loose.' (14:42).

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss Utah's winning bid for the 2020 PDGA World Championships before lamenting the news that Stockholm's Jarva disc golf course will be shut down in the fall to put in a cemetery. Later, they're joined by Ian Anderson of Central Coast Disc Golf to talk about the channel's origins, where it's headed next, and how many views Paul McBeth's debut at the Wintertime Open will get. (19:47)

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss the recently announced JomezPro schedule and talk with Jonathan Gomez (7:57) about the upcoming season, the split with the Disc Golf Pro Tour, and the company's financial model. Later, the guys open up some listener mail (32:56), including questions about underrated players, ultimate and catch discs, and goals for the 2019 NT and DGPT.

Apologies for Jamie's poor audio quality on this week's show. We're actually working to make the show sound better than ever but we pulled the wrong lever this week!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas interview Ricky Wysocki at length about his new five-year Innova contract, the new stage in his career, his rivalry with Paul McBeth, and how he hopes to rediscover his fire in 2019 and beyond.

Charlie Eisenhood is joined by special co-host Benn Wineka to talk about the 2018 awards, including best shots, Players of the Year, Breakout POTYs, and Performances of the Year. The guys also roll out some predictions -- and some hot takes -- for 2019 (33:19).

Charlie Eisenhood holds it down on his own this week and talks about Ricky Wysocki's move to Innova as well as the flurry of other signings as the calendar rolled over into 2019. Later, Andrew Fish comes on to discuss his 2018, some thoughts on the state of course design, and more. (13:29) Plus, New Year's resolutions!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Ultiworld Disc Golf editor Benn Wineka for the part two of the 'best of 2018' bracket (listen to part one here). The four remaining stories that defined the year go head to head in the semifinals and finals. See which story emerges as the biggest of 2018!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Ultiworld Disc Golf editor Benn Wineka for the first episode of the 'best of 2018' bracket. We picked eight stories that defined the year and put them head to head in a single elimination bracket. See which four stories advance to the semifinals in this week's show. Part two coming next week!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss the significance of a large group of players leaving Latitude 64 this offseason before turning to our favorite 'winter disc golf' stories (23:51). Plus, some 'best player' chatter and some of our early 2019 guests and plans.

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk with Paul Ulibarri (1:16), who just signed with Discraft, and Kevin Jones (23:12), who just signed with Prodigy, on a big edition of The Upshot! Do not miss Kevin's Vegas story (33:20). Later in the show, the guys react to the Uli, KJUSA, and Eagle McMahon signings and talk about the latest in the DGPT media saga. (40:35).