Unstable Discourse - A Disc Golf Podcast

Its the season finale!  Probably.  

Mike Fierke joins the crew to talk about what its been like to run 10 years of the ever popular Movember Doubles tournament and what the it means to him to raise awareness and funds for such a worthy cause.  Things get a little heavier as they also discuss some mental health issues and what disc golf brings to the table to combat such an often undiagnosed, and easily dismissed issue.  

Sean hangs out with his friends and has a good time, and Alex is just a step in the bossman's ladder, but he's got dreams he'll never take away.  Ryan is elated over a warehouse full of hard wood, and Jason is still in love with a band he saw at Oysterfest in 2007.  

Why haven't they done this sooner?  The crew brings in Veteran Mike Conlee to give us insight on a new revitalization of a local course that has been too close to the chopping block.  He explains his method for speaking with the parks department and meeting them where they're at to advocate for our sport.  He also talks about the touring life, his sponsorship with Latitude 64, and how everyone hates him for this one genius traffic hack.  

The FFART season is also over - final scores are revealed and final spins are spun.  

Sean can't wait for Saturday mornings, while Alex is succumbing to the dark side of technology.   Ryan is probably a giant cheater, and Jason reveals the GREATEST VIDEO GAME OF ALL TIME.

Road Trip!  Again!

The crew was formally invited to take a trip around Lake Arvesta in South Haven Michigan and play the course with designer and Hall of Fame disc golfer Jim Schultz.  He sits in on the mic to talk about the the Lake Arvesta Sports Complex and how he fortunate he was to become a part of this amazing destination course.

Sean eyes big things for disc golf, and Alex tells the tale of an earlier dip in the lake.  Ryan's shed vibe has increased exponentially, and Jason dreams of a car from loooong ago.  

The crew has made their way to Fancher Farms, a mere stones throw from Callahan Acres, to officially christen the Shed and round-table some current events and general disc golf happenings.  They are joined by friend and past guest of the show, Mike Apostolou, to cover a variety of topics, including 888s, coffee with a K, why disc golfers should be paying more, and why its ok that half your friends don't play anymore. 

Sean has finally found gold in our area, and Alex just wants to have a piece of what Mike's got.  Ryan its stoked to be on his home turf, and Jason learns a life lesson. 

The crew is back together for another nonsensical episode, and this time they bring in long time listener/first time caller Geoff Chappelle.  He's a local Birdbrain club member, self-appointed number-cruncher, and all around good dude.  He gives us the ELI5 version of how disc golf statistics have and will continue to benefit the game and its players.  Locally, he has compiled data to improve the way his club's leagues and tournaments are run, and hopes to one day expand GeoffStatsLLC (not a real company) to a wider audience.

Sean can't believe Dellwood has been around for 10 years already, and Alex defines his passion for nugget ice.  Ryan doesn't understand why people won't just buy things they like, and Jason has just experienced the GREATEST CONCERT OF ALL TIME.  

The crew is back after a month(s) long hiatus for the summer rush.  They sit down to catch up (and mustard) with what has been a whirlwind of a disc golf summer.  They talk tournaments, new courses, video blogs, the fantasy league standings, aliens and the power of hummus.  

Sean rights the ship with the Channahon Park District, while Alex becomes LLLP.  Ryan can finally practice correctly (but won't), and Jason has a 'not-so-close encounter.'  

The crew records the last episode of the first half of season 5.  The first half is relatively normal, but then they take things outside at Callahan Acres to get their hands dirty.  Sheila films while the boys construct a teepad, from start to almost finish, and they do it in 90s sitcom fashion.  This episode is multimedia - check out the UD socials pages for the video portion of this episodes Gin and Juice.  

Meanwhile, Sean can only see danger in his future, and Alex has a secret neighbor poop-shamer.  Ryan can't get his mind out of the gutter, and Jason can't stay away from tasty salted pig parts.  

This is one for the books, folks.  Future guests take note:  there is no going back after this episodes guests, Jorge and David Piña, show up and kick things off right with a full barbeque spread that damn near brought the crew to tears.  Once they all had their fill of brisket, chicken, ribs and elotes, they got down to brass tacks and dug into how the Piña brothers (and family) continually make such a lasting impression on the disc golf community.  They discuss their ongoing involvement in, well... everything:  area leagues, tournaments, course projects and clean ups, and more.  Also, they try and find out how these two guys are somehow able to play every single tournament in the area.  

The crew gets updates on the fantasy tournament, many wheels are spun, and the tiny wheel again makes an appearance or two. 

Sean is stoked about an email he received from what we all assume is a secret fan of the show (come on!), and Alex might have found the cause for his pinched nerve.  Ryan is excited about teaching a new dog old tricks, and Jason might not be from this planet. 

The crew settles back down at Callahan Acres to try and digest the giant meal that was the trip to Fox Prairie.  They discuss the course in more detail now that they have gotten the full picture from the Halley family - not just its history but what may be in its future.  They also chronical some of the nonsensical events that occured while on the way down and back.  After reminiscing, everyone gets an update on the Fantasy league.  There are plenty of spins to be spun and punishments to hand out.

Sean steals Ryan's fired up for the Nth time and buys a weedwhacker, while Alex can't wait to be naked under a kimono.  Sheila has found the best kept secret in dining establishments, Ryan gets far to worked up about grass, and Jason is fired down about not being able to appreciate things like a teenage girl.

The UD crew takes a short-lived, but unforgettable trek to southern Illinois to check out the new and highly rated Fox Prairie disc golf course.  They all expected to play some disc golf and interview Erin and Raegan Halley (course creators), but what they experienced made this the trip they'll remember forever.  
Midway through their first round at Fox Prairie on day one, they were able to experience the eclipse of the sun in totality (a detail that the 'deucer had made come to fruitation when originally planning the trip - because of course she did), which set the perfect tone for the rest of what was to come.
The whole Halley clan immediately made them feel like family, keeping them well fed, well entertained and well rested.  They were given ATV tours, scooter tricks demonstrations, history lessons, and full access to their massive barn.
The next day, they were able to sit down and record with the Halleys and get into how the course was made and what makes it so special.   After recording, Erin and Raegan joined them for another round so they could fully absorb the course in all its detail.

Sean immediately wants to move to southern Illinois, while Alex can't stop laughing at Jason's cartoon snoring.  Ryan might start shopping at Walmart again, and Jason can't help but compare disc golf to video games.