The Upshot

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk about the idea of a new semi-pro division (1:52), the effect of age on power and your rating (11:47), and the ongoing saga of the Disc Golf Pro Tour 2019 media plan (31:53). Plus lots of reader mail, which disc Charlie should get for his bag, Seppo Paju tying Simon Lizotte for #1 in Europe, and an update on Nate Doss and Val Jenkins.

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas couldn't dare take a vacation from The Upshot this week after the news that Paul McBeth will be joining Discraft on a four-year deal. The guys talk about the news from multiple perspectives: Discraft's, McBeth's, Innova's, other pros', and the industry's. Plus, hear from Silas Schultz, the winner of the 2018 Next Gen National Championships and a brand new Jeep Renegade (45:59).

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Terry Miller and Jon Van Deurzen from Smashboxx to discuss their 2018 season, the abrupt announcement that they will not be brought back to do live coverage of the Disc Golf Pro Tour next season, and Steve Dodge's changes to the Pro Tour's media approach.

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas ask for some new disc recommendations for Charlie before talking about the 'calm before the storm' as the rumor mill buzzes about team changes this offseason. After the break, the guys open some more listener mail and get into the future of live tournament coverage (23:12).

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk about the bombshell news that Paul McBeth is leaving Innova at the end of the year before turning to some gut reaction 2018 season superlatives (17:12). After the break, they open up some listener mail (48:07).

Charlie Eisenhood returns this week and talks with Jamie Thomas about the 2018 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship. Tournament champion Chris Dickerson stops by (4:15) before Nate Sexton discusses what happened on the island hole 15 (26:20). Later in the show, Charlie and Jamie react to the controversy (51:06)

Jamie Thomas flies mostly solo this week while Charlie covers ultimate's National Championships in San Diego. Jamie highlights the big takeaways from the Ed Headrick Hall of Fame Classic, recaps the NT Points Standings, and continues the great discussion about headphones and USDGC coverage from the mailbag.

Plus, this week Matt Krueger comes on to discuss the exciting new partnership between UDisc and the PDGA - don't miss it!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas look big picture at the USDGC and break down Paul McBeth's victory, James Conrad's big weekend, and Kevin Jones' breakthrough performance. Plus: should headphones be allowed on the course?

Later in the show, McBeth stops by to talk about his win. (37:22)

Finally, the guys look ahead to the National Tour finale, the Hall of Fame Classic. (56:44)

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas bring you analysis and reactions to the wild final round of the 2018 United States Disc Golf Championship.

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Kevin Jones, who shot -11 for the day's hot round and is just five shots back of the leader, Paul McBeth.