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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
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Fantasy Draft Review
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Dan Prentice to review their 2026 Fantasy Draft and look at the absolute beatdown Josh delivered. They also…
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2030 Growth Plan
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the PDGA Board's Fall Summit notes and discuss how the PDGA, DGPT, and UDisc should look to develop over the next…
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Postseason Mailbag
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the Powerball Cup, players with strong and weak seasons, playoff changes, and a whole lot more in our postseason…
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DGPT Player Awards Ballots
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss their votes for the annual DGPT Player Awards. From the Player of the Year discussion through Most Improved, they…
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Season Wrap, Powerball Cup Recap
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the 2026 season, talk stat leaders, and discuss the milestones from the end of the year. They also talk about how to…
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USDGC/TP Recap, Calvin Heimburg, Powerball Cup Preview
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the USDGC and Throw Pink after a conversation with Calvin Heimburg after his second career major win. They discuss…
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USDGC/TP Preview Pt. 2
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the United States Disc Golf Championship and Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship! They talk about…
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USDGC Preview Pt. 1, Jonathan Poole
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield start getting ready for the USDGC and Throw Pink with part one of two of their preview shows! USDGC Event Director…
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MVP Recap, Sintija Klezberga
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in MVP Open champ Sintija Klezberga for her first-ever podcast interview and discuss the final playoff event…
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MVP Preview, Steve Dodge, Wildcard Picks
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the MVP Open, the final DGPT playoff event before the Tour Championship! They talk with MVP Open Event…
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Top 5 GMC Storylines, Raven Newsom
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk through the top five storylines from the Green Mountain Championships after interviewing Raven Newsome following his…
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DGPT Playoffs, GMC Preview
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the DGPT Playoffs and get you what you need to know about the qualification process, the points on the line, and…
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Eveliina New #1, Mailbag
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield dive deep into the renaissance of Eveliina Salonen and her remarkable performance since KCWO. She's now the new #1 in the…
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2027 DGPT Schedule, Jeff Spring, Idlewild Rules
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the newly released DGPT schedule for 2027 and welcome in DGPT CEO Jeff Spring for an interview. They also talk the…
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Worlds Reax Reax, Silas Schultz
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss a wild World Championships in this week's show! They react to their immediate reax from Sunday night and consider…
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Worlds Preview Pt. 2
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! From their picks to hot takes to burning questions, they break down all the…
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Preserve Dubs Recap, Worlds Preview Pt. 1
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the top five stories from Preserve Doubles before a quick 30 second rule and then a deep dive into Worlds…
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Preserve Doubles Preview, Tom Odegaard
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for a brand new DGPT event: Bring Your Own Doubles! The Preserve is playing host to a fun new format (two…
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Discmania Challenge Rapid Reax
In a special episode this week, get a free listen to the Inside The Circle subscriber bonus segment — the DMC Rapid Reax! Recorded live in the Ultiworld DG…
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DMC Preview, Ty Tannatt
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the Discmania Challenge and welcome in TD Ty Tannatt to discuss this year's event, notable course changes at…
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Ledgestone Recap, Luke Taylor
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Ledgestone Open and welcome in Luke Taylor for an interview after his first career DGPT win! They also discuss…
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Ledgestone Preview, Nate Heinold, Mailbag
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the resumption of the US-based Disc Golf Pro Tour with Ledgestone this weekend! They talk to TD Nate…
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This or That?
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield dive into a variety of topics and decide -- This or That? 0:00 Mulligan, Fantasy Teams, Calvin vs Ricky 16:00 MPO Worlds…
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USWDGC Recap, 30 Second Rule
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the US Women's Disc Golf Championship, including some shocking stats. They dive into more of the young talent…
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Heinola, Gannon Ratings Record, USWDGC Preview
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down Gannon Buhr's all-time ratings record alongside a recap of the last European DGPT stop, the Heinola Open. Then…
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Ale Recap, Brodie Smith, Rule Changes
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the Ale Open before talking with Brodie Smith about his disc sports career, what's next for him, and where he…
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Mailbag, Ale Open Preview
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk the Ale Open and make their picks, plus they open up a bunch of listener mail in the mailbag.
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Swedish Open MPO Recap
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the return to the top of a DGPT event from Eagle McMahon and look at some of what happened around the last time…
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Swedish Open FPO Recap
In a special shorter format, Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap a tremendous FPO battle at the 2026 Swedish Open, discuss Silva Saarinen's season and…
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European Open Recap, Gannon Buhr
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the European Open and some eye-popping stats about the champions, Gannon Buhr and Eveliina Salonen. They also talk…
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European Open Preview, Cost of Touring
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the President's Cup before tackling a sobering post from Jessica Gurthie about the cost of touring. The guys dig…
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European Swing Preview with Esa-Pekka Tupala
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield are joined by Esa-Pekka Tupala to discuss the upcoming European swing, which kicks off with the Parnu Open, a EuroTour…
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Northwest Champs Recap
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the Northwest (Disc Golf) Championships from a variety of angles. Plus, an early Worlds preview, 30 Second Rule…
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Jeff Spring, NW Championships Preview, Cascade Challenge
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…
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OTB Recap, PMF's Zach Smith
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…
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Paul Ulibarri, Sean Jack & Shawn Mercy, OTB Open Preview
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…
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10 Year Anniversary Episode!
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…
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Open at Austin Recap
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…
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Mailbag, Open at Austin Preview
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…
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Trash Panda's Jesse Steadman, Waco
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with Trash Panda founder Jesse Steadman about the all-recycled plastic disc manufacturer and its amazing growth since…
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KCWO Wrap-Up, Buy/Sell/Hold
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…
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Jonesboro Recap, Casey White, KC Wide Open Preview
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…
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Mailbag, Levi Stout, Jonesboro Preview
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield open up some listener mail about the Champions Cup and time violations before interviewing New Zealander Levi Stout about…
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Champions Cup Recap, Niklas Anttila
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…
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Champions Cup Preview, Isaac Robinson
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…
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IDGC News, Reel Me In or Cut Me Loose, Mailbag
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…
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Queen City Recap, Gannon's Dominance
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…
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Queen City Classic Preview, Brian Earhart
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…
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Big Easy Mailbag, UDisc Growth Report
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…
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Big Easy Recap, Gannon Buhr, Rules Controversy
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…
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Silas Schultz, Big Easy Open Preview
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…
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Curling & Disc Golf with Oskar Eriksson, John Houck
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…
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SFO Recap, Overreactions!
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…
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Supreme Flight Open Preview, Nate Heinold
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the first DGPT event of the 2026 season: the Supreme Flight Open! They also chat with TD Nate Heinold about the…
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Preseason Mailbag
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield tackle listener questions in a big preseason mailbag show before the 2026 Tour starts on Friday! 0:00 New Timing Rules…
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2026 Season Preview + Predictions
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the 2026 professional disc golf season! They break down the basics, talk top players, predict the major winners…
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2026 Fantasy Draft
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome back Dan Prentice for this year's Fantasy Draft! Gannon Buhr is obviously going #1 overall, but how do the guys…
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Seppo Paju, Mini Mailbag
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield catch up on some reader comments, interesting charts, and other news before welcoming in Seppo Paju to talk about his…
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Grading the Offseason
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield rank the top 10 manufacturer offseasons for player signings (let's be honest, mostly re-signings). They also chat…
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Streaks and Records
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss various elite series and major records, streaks, and achievements, and the likelihood that they get surpassed in…