Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in UDisc Marketing Director Steve Hill, Inside Lacrosse CEO Terry Foy, and USA Pickleball Chief Marketing Officer Chuck Menke to discuss the world of emerging sports, from the benefits of rapid growth to the challenges of public acceptance. It's a fascinating look at how different sports have similar patterns but different needs. Happy Holidays from The Upshot!

Upshot Roundtable: Emerging Sports

The Upshot is Ultiworld Disc Golf's news and analysis podcast, hosted by Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield. From the business of disc golf to the most compelling competition, The Upshot breaks down the biggest topics in the sport.

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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the security threat from the Music City Open before previewing the Champions Cup, where they take a deep dive into player performance at Northwood, make some fun predictions, and lock in their picks.0:00 MCO's Suspension of Play13:30 Champions Cup Preview15:15 Tattar vs Missy, Recent MPO Results28:00 MCO's Poorly Tuned Course32:45 Champions Cup Burning Questions40:10 Surprise Winners, Weather Impacts48:00 Champions Cup Picks

DGPT Security, Champions Cup Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the 2024 Music City Open and some fantastic performances from Simon Lizotte and Kristin Tattar. They also interview the TD of Champions Cup, Nate Heinold, about the upcoming event, the latest at the PDGA, and more.0:00 Lizotte's Dominance at MCO13:00 Other Notable MPO Performances20:30 The Tattar vs Handley Battle28:30 Kristin's Mental Edge, #PurseWatch37:20 Nate Heinold Interview39:10 Champions Cup Notes46:35 Ledgestone & WR Jackson51:40 The Worlds Courses59:40 PDGA Summit & DG's Waning Interest1:08:15 NBA/NHL Playoff Picks

MCO Recap, Nate Heinold

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield tackle a huge 30 Second Rule segment before getting you ready for the Music City Open in Nashville.0:00 Will Eagle Play?6:55 30 Second Rule & #Pursewatch17:35 Creating Good Branding22:40 Hot Button Sports News29:00 Lizotte's Presser33:00 Music City Open Notes43:25 MCO Picks

Music City Open Preview

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield let everyone in on the Jonesboro edition of Sunday's subscriber only Rapid Reax show, where they cover how Barela's opening stretch fits in historically, Tattar's dominant performance, and the lackluster statkeeping on the tour. Plus rapid fire subscriber questions and what makes Jonesboro an excellent course?0:00 How Did Barela Pull Off This Win?16:30 AB's Season Start, Historically25:40 MPO Prediction Spice Meter40:00 Tattar's Dominant Performance52:25 Jonesboro's Excellence1:02:00 Rapid Fire Chat Questions

Jonesboro REAX

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the 2024 Jonesboro Open, the fifth stop on the Disc Golf Pro Tour. They hit the big storylines, including the #PaulCard, and then talk with TD Brad Pietz about the event. Plus: picks and over/under!The Upshot is presented by Pound Disc Golf.

Upshot Roundtable: Emerging Sports

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