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

October 15, 2025 77 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the 2025 USDGC and Throw Pink WDGC after a fascinating weekend in Rock Hill. They talk about where Anthony Barela and Missy Gannon stand in the landscape of pro disc golf before previewing the DGPT Championship coming up this weekend.
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the United States Disc Golf Championship and Throw Pink, the last major (and major-adjacent) tournament of the year! They rank players in their Win/Cash/Cut segment and also make their official picks with double points on the line.

0:00 USDGC & Throw Pink Course Changes
17:40 Notes & Stories from Qualifiers
27:00 Recent Winners: Can They Do It Again?
33:40 Win/Cash/Cut
56:30...
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In a jam-packed episode, Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the MVP Open, Missy Gannon's move to #1 in the world, and the conclusion to the DGPT points series. Then they're joined by MVP Open champion Cole Redalen to discuss his return to the top of the podium after battling injuries for more than a year. With some breaking news about the Tour Championship, they talk who got in, the starting stroke changes, and the purse.

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September 24, 2025 102 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Green Mountain Championship before welcoming in GMC champion Paige Pierce for an interview. Then they get you ready for the second leg of the DGPT playoffs at the MVP Open at Maple Hill!

Be sure to join the Ultiworld Disc Golf discord for weekly bonus content in the Live segment, Inside the Circle, available only for subscribers.
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September 16, 2025 94 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Kristin Lätt's decision to step away from touring and the implications on her career, the industry, and more. Then Steve Dodge joins the pod to talk about the DGPT playoffs and the MVP Open. The guys wrap up by talking the Green Mountain Championships and making their picks.

0:00 Introduction
6:40 Krtistin Lätt's Surprise Announcement
30:45 Impact on FPO & Sponsors
48:30 Steve Dodge on P...
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September 11, 2025 47 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield predict where the 2028 PDGA Pro World Championships and 2027 European majors will be held before diving into a big 30 Second Rule segment.

0:00 2028 Worlds Location Prediction
16:20 2027 European Major Prediction
22:00 30 Second Rule: WR Jackson, TD Rating, Throw For More
32:40 Lätt & Too Early Contract Watch
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September 9, 2025 87 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the Discraft Great Lakes Open and the ratings update before welcoming in DGLO champ Missy Gannon to talk about her career, legacy, and of course this weekend's win. Then they talk about Gannon's season and how it compares to last year's historic effort. Plus #PurseWatch and Picks!

0:00 DGLO Recap & Ratings Update
11:20 Buhr's Clutch Factor
17:30 Gannon, Handley, & Saarinen
25:25 Miss...
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September 3, 2025 52 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take some listener mail and get in a 30 Second Rule segment alongside a preview of the next DGPT+ event, the Discraft Great Lakes Open.

0:00 Mailbag!
26:40 McBeth Flashback & DGLO Preview
37:50 DGLO Picks
41:45 30 Second Rule: Mäkelä, Discraft, Josh's Clout
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August 28, 2025 72 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the 2026 professional disc golf schedule with Disc Golf Pro Tour CEO Jeff Spring and share their thoughts on the outline of next year's tour.

0:00 Jeff Spring On the 2026 Schedule
15:30 Majors Bids, JomezPro Series
26:00 Slow Start, Playoffs, Tour Changes
36:45 Worlds TV Ratings, DGN Subscribers, Industry State
45:45 Changes at GMC
54:45 Reactions to 2026 Pro Tour Schedule
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the LWS Open at Idlewild and Paul McBeth's first win in more than two years. Then Paul joins the show to discuss his victory before the guys talk about Ohn Scoggins' hot streak and where she stands in the FPO Player of the Year race.

0:00 McBeth's Idlewild Win & Legacy
13:50 The Final Round, Redalen, & More
21:50 Paul McBeth Joins the Show
31:30 Basket Design, Euro Growth, & H...
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August 21, 2025 42 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss some happenings in pro golf that could help the DGPT think about their postseason before getting you ready for Idlewild, one of the longest standing events on tour.

0:00 Open at Idlewild
4:00 How to Make the Tour Championship Matter?
13:15 New Playoff Rules & Formats
25:15 #Pursewatch, Idlewild Preview
32:20 Ledgestone Recap & Idlewild Picks
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August 20, 2025 54 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Ledgestone Open and then play 'What's On Your Mind?', a new segment.

Be sure to join the Ultiworld Disc Golf discord for weekly bonus content in the Live segment, Inside the Circle, available only for subscribers.
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August 13, 2025 71 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk World Games and a bit of Turku before welcoming in Nate Heinold to discuss the Ledgestone Open, the disc golf industry, and more. Then the guys discuss the latest ratings update and the FAR Fandom Survey, then make their Ledgestone picks.

0:00 World Games & Turku Discussion
13:15 August Ratings Update
22:45 Nate Heinold on Ledgestone
32:40 State of DG, Board Elections, EDGF Contract
47:20 '2...
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield are joined by Brian Earhart to start the show to discuss more about the World Championships, the European summer, and then the upcoming World Games. Brian talks about his experience so far in China, what the course is like, and what we can expect from the broadcast. The guys then talk a bit more about some of the other storylines from Worlds and make their picks for both Turku and the World Game...
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August 6, 2025 114 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the 2025 Disc Golf World Championships and as sit down with the recently crowned MPO Champion, Gannon Buhr!
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August 2, 2025 22 mins
Charlie and Josh react to the third round of the 2025 PDGA Pro World Championships live in the UWDG Discord.
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July 29, 2025 68 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down everything you need to know for the start of the 2025 PDGA Pro World Championships, including the Beast and the Monster and an innovative caddie book. They look at Coolbet's betting odds, who has had the most recent success at Nokia, and the most exciting potential storyline before making their picks!

0:00 Worlds Week, Tee Times, Feature Cards
9:45 Course Breakdown: Beast & Monster
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July 25, 2025 43 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Matthias Vutt once again to discuss Josh's time in Estonia, the European Disc Golf Festival, the future of EDGF, and more. Josh talks about his favorite foods, the travel in Tallinn, and the local culture.

0:00 EDGF: Spectator Experience, Successes & Challenges
14:00 Growth Potential, Feedback on the Course
29:00 Experiencing Estonia, Top Places & Food
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Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Calvin Heimburg to talk about his victory at the European Disc Golf Festival, the first major title of his career. They also chat with Vinny about the upcoming World Championships and his preparation. Later, they look at some of the biggest storylines coming into Worlds.

0:00 Introduction
4:15 Calvin Heimburg Interview, Final Round of EDGF
13:00 Tallinn Course, Spectators, Prepping for W...
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July 22, 2025 81 mins
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the European Disc Golf Festival and the first-time major wins for both Calvin Heimburg and Silva Saarinen. They look at the moments that defined the tournament, Isaac Robinson's outstanding majors performances, Kristin's putting disaster, and more. Plus: #PurseWatch and picks!

0:00 EDGF Recap: Heimburg Wins a Major!
9:30 Key Moments in MPO
24:20 Calvin's Rise From the Shed to Glory
39:45 Saa...
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