The Upshot

The Upshot

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.

Episodes

June 2, 2026 70 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about the Cascade Challenge, Silva Saarinen, and Eagle McMahon before welcoming in DGPT CEO Jeff Spring to talk about the upcoming DGPT+ Northwest Championships and the state of the Tour. They also preview the NWC and make their picks.

0:00 Cascade Challenge Recap
15:30 Northwest Challenge Preview
24:30 Jeff Spring on Northwest Challenge, Portland Worlds
42:30 State of the Tour, Growth Areas, P...
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the OTB Open and talk about some fascinating stats for the top pros. They also interview the Paul McBeth Foundation Executive Director Zach Smith about the organization and the upcoming Throw for More fundraiser.

0:00 Heimburg Tops Buhr For Another Career Win
16:30 MPO Strokes Gained Analysis, Zachary Nash
25:15 Handley Continues FPO Carousel, Strokes Gained
36:45 Zachary Smith & The Paul ...
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield have a rare double interview show, where they talk to Paul Ulibarri after his first-ever DGPT win at the Open at Austin before chatting with The Seans (Sean Jack and Shawn Mercy), the TDs of the OTB Open. They get you their OTB Open picks as well!

0:00 College Ultimate Frisbee Championships
8:00 Paul Ulibarri on His Long Awaited Win
20:15 Career Ebb & Flow, Course Design, Community Support
32:30...
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May 13, 2026 79 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in past co-hosts Steve Hill and Jamie Thomas for a special 10 year anniversary show, looking back on a decade of the Upshot. They talk about the biggest stories, the controversies, the nicknames, and a whole lot more.

0:00 Origins, Evolutions, & Eras
24:45 COVID, McBeth, The Holy Shot
42:30 Professionalisation, Community, Memorable Segments
58:15 Notable Beefs, Nicknames, & The Futur...
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May 12, 2026 48 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap a thrilling Barbasol Open at Austin, the first DGPT+ event of the season. From Uli's return to the top of an Elite Series for the first time in 15 years to Ohn's continued excellence, they break down the tournament from multiple angles.

0:00 Open at Austin Recap: Ulibarri's Record Setting Win
19:00 Is Ohn Scoggins the Best in FPO?
26:15 DGPT Standings, May Ratings Update, Prodigy's Nerf Colla...
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May 6, 2026 59 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield open up some listener mail about Texas tournaments, talk about Nate Heinold's impending departure from the PDGA Board, and more. Then they discuss this weekend's Open at Austin, the first DGPT+ event of the season, and make their picks!

0:00 Random Sports Chatter
5:15 Mailbag! Austin & Waco on Tour
14:45 Iran War Impacts, Heinold Stepping Down
31:30 Open At Austin Preview, Hole 18 Changes
41:00 P...
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May 5, 2026 58 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with Trash Panda founder Jesse Steadman about the all-recycled plastic disc manufacturer and its amazing growth since 2020. They also discuss Waco, the first Jomez tour stop.

0:00 Jesse Steadman on the Origins of Trash Panda
12:00 Challenges in Disc Manufacturing, Plastic Cost
22:30 The Crocs Partnership Explained
29:00 The Disc Recycling Program, Growth Trajectory
45:30 Reactions to Steadman
49:...
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May 1, 2026 89 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield wrap up the discussion of the Kansas City Wide Open, including Eveliina Salonen's big comeback, Cole Redalen's first win of 2026, the weather controversy, and TIME EXTENSIONS. Then they buy, sell, and hold player stocks after more than a quarter of the season.
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Jonesboro Open, including Henna's first-ever Tour win, before diving into some disc golf drama. Then they preview the Kansas City Wide Open with surprise guest Casey White!
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April 15, 2026 62 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield open up some listener mail about the Champions Cup and time violations before interviewing New Zealander Levi Stout about his upcoming tour. He gets started at Jonesboro Open, which the guys get you ready for (and make their picks).

0:00 Mailbag: Marshals & Rules, Spectator Report
19:45 Champions Cup Course, Kristin Lätt Rumors
27:00 Levi Stout Joins the Show & the DGPT Tour
38:30 Preparing ...
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April 14, 2026 99 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the Champions Cup, the first major of the 2026 season! From Finland's dominance to Silva's comeback to time extensions, they discuss the tournament at length. Plus, an interview with the first-ever Finnish MPO Major winner Niklas Anttila!

0:00 Saarinen's Remarkable Comeback Over Blomroos
14:15 Handley, Emerging Talents, Other FPO Notes
24:30 Anttila Outlasts Buhr's Hot Round, Notable Res...
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April 8, 2026 66 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the first major of the season: the PDGA Champions Cup! They talk the course, the top players, historical performances, and more. Two-time Champ Cup winner Isaac Robinson joins the pod as well!

0:00 Champions Cup Preview, Key Injuries
14:00 Isaac Robinson on the First Major, Early DGPT Schedule
23:00 Preparation & Field Work, Early MPO Race, Look Ahead
36:00 Isaac vs Gannon, FPO...
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the news out of the International Disc Golf Center before opening up some listener mail. Plus a fresh batch of takes for Reel Me In or Cut Me Loose!

0:00 New Course at IDGC, Gurthie's Record
11:15 Mailbag: Buhr's Time, Course Criticism, Champions Cup
35:15 Reel or Cut: Buhr's 2026, Saarinen & Steen, New Rules
44:30 Evan Smith, Major Winners, DGPT Schedule
56:45 Nix Buhr & Heimburg, Pu...
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March 31, 2026 57 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Queen City Classic in both divisions, discuss Jessica Gurthie's first win in 8 years, and break down just how amazing Gannon Buhr has been to start his professional career. Plus: trivia, #PurseWatch, and picks.

0:00 Buhr Climbing the Career Leaderboards
17:00 GOAT Conversation, Other MPO Storylines
24:15 FPO's Final Round Drama, Gurthie's Emotional Win
35:00 Handley's Struggles, Mixed Euro...
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the Queen City Classic at Hornet's Nest in Charlotte, the third stop on the DGPT this season. Brian Earhart, a Charlotte local, stops by to talk about the course and what to expect. Plus: new time extension rules in the playoffs, and of course picks!

0:00 Josh Joins BYU's Disc Golf Team
6:15 Brian Earhart On Hornet's Nest
15:45 Spectator Experience, Who Could Win?
24:00 Jump Puttin...
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March 19, 2026 82 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take a ton of listener mail about the Big Easy Open before diving into a conversation with UDisc Marketing Manager (and former Upshot host) Steve Hill about the 2026 UDisc Growth Report.

0:00 Mailbag: Ricky & Rules, Marshal Minimums
16:40 Self-Officiation, Are Rounds Too Long?
35:15 Stats, Hole Difficulty, Ricky's Scrambling
49:30 Steve Hill on UDisc Growth Report
58:20 Short Courses, Pickleball,...
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Big Easy Open and welcome in Gannon Buhr to discuss his epic comeback win over Ricky Wysocki. The guys also tackle the rules controversies from the weekend and share thoughts on the course.

0:00 Ricky's Impressive Round 2
9:00 Key Moments of the Final Round, Buhr Finishes Strong
20:00 Rules Controversies
44:45 Gannon Buhr Interview
51:30 What Happened on 16 & the Playoff?
1:05:15 Big Eas...
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March 12, 2026 75 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield interview Louisiana native Silas Schultz ahead of the first-ever DGPT event in the state. They get you ready for the Big Easy Open and make their picks. Plus some A-Tier roundup and more in a 30 Second Rule segment.

0:00 Silas Schultz Interview
11:40 Difficulty of the Big Easy Course
26:00 Transition to MVP, Beef with Gibson, Over/Under
43:30 Big Easy Open Preview
52:15 30 Second Rule: AWSN, Purchasi...
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you a double interview this episode! First they talk with Swedish star curler Oskar Eriksson about his disc golf passion (and the controversy at this year's Winter Olympics). Then they talk with the Big Easy Open course designer John Houck about the brand new Grand Cypress Bayou track.

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0:00 Introduction
4:00 Oskar Eriksson...
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March 3, 2026 55 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the 2026 Supreme Flight Open and the start of the Disc Golf Pro Tour season! And, as is tradition, they overreact to everything they saw in weekend #1.

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0:00 Overreactions: Wysocki, Buhr, Best Course
16:45 Overreactions: Scoggins, Handley, Chocek
34:00 Overreactions: Time Viola...
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