Unstable Discourse - A Disc Golf Podcast

The guys are joined this week by J-Town Secretary, internet funny-man and worst golfer ever Tim Kjeldsen.  He give us a peek behind the curtain of one of the larger disc golf clubs in the country.  One of Tim's duties is managing the clubs social media and he has some very strong opinions about what should and should not be done online.  He also gives us insight into what direction the club and disc golf should go in the future.  We talk bolf, boobs, and why he needs a Ford Mustang.

Sean's letting the fame get to his head, and Alex fawns over how good other people tell him he smells.  Ryan is getting out of the state to go visit the good land, and Jason doesn't show up.  Or does he?

The guys welcome in returning guest Nora (Balati) Reuter and her husband Brent as a call back to the 'Hey Ladies' tradition.  More importantly, however, this truly inspiring power couple talks about their roll in the growth and development of disc golf in the greater Rock River area of Illinois.  They discuss disc golf as a way to volunteer, to form friendships and relationships, and as a means to be able to give back to their community.  They put their money where there mouth is with 9+ courses and 90+ baskets put in the ground, countless hours donated and lifelong friendships made.

Nora and Brent also join the guys for another tantalizing round of Trivia.

Sean gets his sweet release after 5 long years, and Alex falls more in love with Jason's arbitrary rules.  Ryan has a fiery dose of PTSD, and Jason only reads dirty magazines for the ads.  

The crew is joined by the youngest guest yet to date - a 16 year old Mr Noah Feil.  He's only been playing disc golf for a handful of years, but in that time he has turned heads with incredible play and an enthusiasm that proves the next generation of disc golf is in good hands.  He talks about his disc golf/school balance, his family, and what drives him to not only shoot crazy low scores, but to further himself and the future of the sport.  He also joins the guys for another riveting round of Trivia.  

Sean likes to camp but won't, and Alex gets real deep.  Ryan sticks the landing with his second show-and-tell food, and Jason takes the long way around with his latest signs from the universe.  

The crew welcomes in Mike Stahulak - a long time Jtown disc golfer and member of Team Link, a club that is actively working on improving Channahon's beloved Frank Grimes Disc Golf Course.  He explains the club's motivation for the work they've done and improvements that are in the works.  Mike is also running for J-town Club President, and gives us his state of the union on the disc golf scene and how he plans for growth and progress.  

Sean just wants to be outside, and Alex is excited to join in on the hunt for One-eyed Willy's treasure.  Ryan got some free Cracker Barrel, and Jason has merch to send to Iceland.  

The crew invites a long overdue guest to sit down and give the lay of the land on the new Joliet course.  Steve Behrens, right-hand man of former guest of the show Mark Grabavoy, sets the record straight on the course that has had everyone talking for the last several years.  They'll learn why it has taken as long as it has, and why you can't rush perfection.  Steve fills us in on the details and decisions that were made to make a world class course, and his motivations for all that hard work and time spent.  Spoilers: it's worth the wait.

Sean is inheriting a shoulder disorder from his brother, and Alex contributes his recent disc golf ability to his socks.  Ryan is just plain over it, and Jason (if you can possibly believe it) is excited about the GREATEST SHOW OF ALL TIME. 

Another heavy hitter guest joins the crew for the season's second episode: Mr. Mike Krupicka.  The man holds many titles - Illinois Disc Golf Hall of Famer, PDGA Illinois State Coordinator, IOS Tournament Director, and Chairperson of the PDGA Rules and Regulations Advisory Committee, to name a few.  The guys chat everything disc golf with Mike, including what it takes to keep over 170 yearly events on the Illinois tournament schedule running like clockwork and a bit of how the rules of disc golf evolve and grow.  We also dive into running the mammoth Club Challenge at Lemon Lake and how it got to be such a beloved monster event.

Mike also proves to be a worthy opponent in this episode's Trivia Portion of the Night. 

Alex mourns finding out his favorite disc is discontinued, and Sean minds his 'Ps and Qs' around our guest.  Ryan has an arguably indecent show-and-tell, and Jason reveals several childhood nicknames.  

Its really happening!  Season 6 is upon us and what better way to get things kicked off than to invite Dana Vicich to sit on the mics with us (for the 3rd time?!).  He's got some new credentials this time - Newly minted Head of Operations at Climo Disc golf.  He gives us the full run-down on how it all started, what it has taken this far to get a fledgling disc golf company to take flight, and what its like working one-on-one with Ken Climo - one of the greatest to ever play the game.  

The guys settle back into the groove after a long off season and try to work out a few of the kinks in getting this show on video as well - check it out on the youtube channel! @unstablediscoursepodcast

Sean conquers another hole at Dellwood, and Alex just wants to start playing again.  Ryan goes on a quest, and Jason just likes holding his (compact) disc in his hand.  

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.