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
March 21, 2023 • 81 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the Open at Austin results and what we've learned so far this season (0:00). Then Charlie talks with Gannon Buhr about his win, the course, the Prodigy lawsuit, and plenty more (38:15). Finally, Charlie and Josh do a speed round in 30 Second Rule (1:06:05).
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March 16, 2023 • 57 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the Open at Austin with a special March Madness bracket format (3:55). Plus: Picks and an over/under (45:45) -- and some big Gannon Buhr news!
NOTE: Prodigy's lawsuit against Gannon Buhr is still pending. The withdrawal of the request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction cited in the show is still notable, but the original complaint is still active.
NOTE: Prodigy's lawsuit against Gannon Buhr is still pending. The withdrawal of the request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction cited in the show is still notable, but the original complaint is still active.
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March 14, 2023 • 76 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about the top five finishers at WACO -- and the top 5 top-rated players' finishes at WACO (MPO at 3:05, FPO at 34:50). Plus: picks, #PurseWatch, and rating hole 18 (1:03:10).
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March 9, 2023 • 84 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the new House of Discs -- the parent company of Latitude 64 -- purchasing Dynamic Discs and becoming one of the industry's biggest companies (6:50). They talk with DD founder Jeremy Rusco about his decision to sell and what's next for the company (13:30). Then they preview the Waco Annual Charity Open, including some notable season debuts (and a few key missing players), along with picks...
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March 7, 2023 • 58 min
Charlie Eisenhood is back and joins Josh Mansfield for a catch-up show (0:00) and a fantastic interview with LVC 9th place finisher Caroline Henderson (17:00). Plus: some updates on the legal drama in disc golf (52:45).
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March 2, 2023 • 71 min
Josh Mansfield is joined by Dan Prentice once again as they wrap up coverage of the Las Vegas Challenge with an update to New Bag, Who Dis (0:00). They discuss the news that the DGPT changed the format to the Tour Championship and postseason awards (22:05), before diving into the mailbag (42:45).
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February 28, 2023 • 84 min
Josh Mansfield and guest host Dan Prentice review what happened this weekend at the Las Vegas Challenge including Catrina Allen's coast to coast win, Calvin Heimburg's hole 18 victory over Kevin Jones, Paul McBeth and the Goose, and more (4:30). Then they overreact to the first DGPT results of the year (51:05), before discussing disc golf legal news involving Gannon Buhr and Natalie Ryan (1:10:55).
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February 23, 2023 • 57 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the first DGPT Elite Series event of the year, the Las Vegas Challenge (0:00), where four rounds of action start today at Wildhorse. Then, LVC TD Scott Merritt stops by to discuss the event (19:00). Finally, hear the year's first podium picks and official over/under (38:40).
Head to discgolf.ultiworld.com/upshot-picks to make your own and track Josh and Charlie's!
Head to discgolf.ultiworld.com/upshot-picks to make your own and track Josh and Charlie's!
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February 22, 2023 • 34 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the biggest stories they'll be watching to start the 2023 disc golf season. Plus: a 13 year old MPO champion??
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February 16, 2023 • 55 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down every angle of the All-Star weekend in Tucson, AZ, the unofficial kickoff event of the 2023 disc golf season (0:00)! They pick winners, choose doubles pairings, and more (23:00). Note: this show was recorded prior to the news of Gannon Buhr leaving his Prodigy sponsorship.
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February 14, 2023 • 88 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the shocking news of Gannon Buhr leaving his Prodigy contract a year early (5:20) before welcoming in Daniel Prentice for a preseason draft (25:45)!
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February 9, 2023 • 41 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the 2023 changes to the Disc Golf Network's live coverage (0:00), including the end of final rounds free on YouTube, more Silver coverage, a new pre/post/half show, and more. Then they look ahead to what the future could hold for live coverage (22:40).
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February 7, 2023 • 63 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Champ (0:00) before diving into an Upshot classic, Reel Me In or Cut Me Loose (10:25). Then they debut (sorta) the Drop Zone segment (50:15) and Charlie delivers a PDGA Minute (56:15).
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February 2, 2023 • 50 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield buy, hold, and sell MPO (3:50) and FPO (29:45) player stocks heading into the 2023 season.
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January 31, 2023 • 49 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk about a variety of topics to start the show, including their top 3 tournaments to rewatch to get you hyped for the 2023 season (23:55). Then they dive into the DGPT's just-announced post-production plan for the upcoming season, including Jomez adding FPO lead card (38:00).
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January 26, 2023 • 39 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield rank the top 10 manufacturer sponsorship teams after the offseason (0:00). With some big signings and surprises moves, how much will the list change from last year? Every company also gets an offseason grade for their efforts in free agency.
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January 24, 2023 • 90 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in DGPT CEO Jeff Spring to answer questions about the Disc Golf Pro Tour's new expansion in Europe (7:00) and give their thoughts on the plans to stream seven PDGA Euro Tour events on DGN and offer Silver points at each stop (36:00). Then the guys name players to watch in 2023 in four different categories, including their Player of the Year predictions (50:10)!
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January 19, 2023 • 78 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield open up the mailbag for some contract talk, Eagle predictions, and more (0:00). Then they sort every Elite Series and Major for 2023 into their tier lists -- and there are some shocking takes (35:00).
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January 17, 2023 • 50 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the final few pieces of the contract puzzle (3:00) before turning their attention to the upcoming disc golf season. They first look at the 2023 injury report (8:40) before diving into the biggest stories to watch in 2023 (23:45), both on the course and, for subscribers, off.
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January 13, 2023 • 73 min
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield go deep on the biggest move of the offseason: Simon Lizotte to MVP Disc Sports (0:00). From the size of the contract to the inside details, the guys break down every angle of the signing and what it means for every party involved. Then they discuss Discraft's Elite Team signings and the strength of Discraft's sponsored pros heading into 2023 (1:01:00).
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