C1X - A Disc Golf Podcast

Cooper Arnold has spent a decade designing and building Foxtail Farm, a private course known for its unique, artistic approach where every hole is a carefully considered experience. Recently, an unexpected property line dispute with a neighbor resulted in the clearing of a significant wooded area, permanently altering one of the course's most challenging holes. Cooper joins us to discuss the full...

Disc-O-Tech made its debut at the Kansas City Wide Open block party, where it received enthusiastic responses from both professional players and fans. Notably, Anthony Barela participated in the game, drawing significant attention. Disc-O-Tech is an innovative disc golf arcade game that merges the precision of disc golf with the excitement of arcade gaming. Developed by Everett Entertainment LLC,...

Kansas City has one of the most vibrant and well-established disc golf communities. The city's history with the sport dates back to the late 1970s and early 1980s and the scene has grown steadily thanks to strong local leadership, a dedicated volunteer base, and a culture that welcomes both casual and competitive players. There are so many people to thank including Pete Cashen, Rich Smith, and Joh...

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew "Prez" Presnell, a Major champion and seasoned touring pro with nearly a decade on the road. Prez gives us an inside look at the realities of professional disc golf—from the decision to go pro to the challenges of travel, finances, and what it truly takes to succeed on tour. His insights are eye-opening, offering a raw and honest perspective on life as a to...

In this episode we are at TechDisc Headquarters and we get to talk to Michael Sizemore Co-Founder, CEO of TechDisc and Jackie Morris Event Coordinator for Dynamic Discs. They have a special collaboration announcement for The Glass Blown Open. The Glass Blown Open is a professional-amateur A-Tier disc golf tournament. We also get to dive into Jackie's origin story of becoming an incredible event co...

C1X welcomes professional disc golfer Ali Smith with her partner and full-time caddy, Mary Cannon, to the show. Use code “C1XFREE” to get free shipping on any order placed at https://grip-eq.com/ This episode supported by: GRIPeq | https://grip-eq.com/ BKS Artisan Ales | https://bksartisanales.com/ C1X is a disc golf podcast driven by the game we love, where every episode dives into the origin sto...

C1X welcomes Dick Parker and Tavish Carduff to the show. They discuss the early days of Kansas City disc golf and Dick Parker's transition to full-time work in disc golf at Grip Equipment. Use code “C1XFREE” to get free shipping on any order placed at https://grip-eq.com/ This episode supported by: GRIPeq | https://grip-eq.com/ BKS Artisan Ales | https://bksartisanales.com/ C1X is a disc golf podc...

C1X welcomes Alex Moss, the head brewer at BKS Artisan Ales, a renowned craft brewery in Kansas City and sponsor of the show. Alex discusses his journey into the world of brewing and disc golf alongside Brett Main. Use code “C1XFREE” to get free shipping on any order placed at https://grip-eq.com/ This episode supported by: GRIPeq | https://grip-eq.com/ BKS Artisan Ales | https://bksartisanales.co...

In this episode of White Whales, the C1X crew discusses their most prized disc golf discs from their collections. They share the stories behind how they acquired these rare and unique discs as well as the history of some of these discs. If you have ever wondered what FAF or PFN means or don't know why some folks care so much about a specific run of disc, this is the show for you! Use code “C1XFREE...

C1X welcomes John Jones (aka Bones) to the show with his close friend, Charlie Peters. John talks about his journey into disc golf, his unique disc selection, and his aspirations for the future. He also shares his thoughts on the disc golf community and the importance of having fun on the course. Use code “C1XFREE” to get free shipping on any order placed at https://grip-eq.com/ This episode suppo...

In Episode 3 of C1X, host Bren Orwig chats with Scott Smerchek, CTO of UDisc, along with Michael Sizemore and Peter Bures, to explore what it's like to work at a disc golf tech company. Use code “C1XFREE” to get free shipping on any order placed at https://grip-eq.com/ This episode supported by: GRIPeq | https://grip-eq.com/ BKS Artisan Ales | https://bksartisanales.com/ Produced by: ERO Media Gro...

In Episode 2 of C1X, hosts Bren Orwig and Scott Smerchek, along with guests Michael Sizemore and Isaac Heinen discuss TechDisc, a disc golf launch monitor that measures detailed throw metrics. Michael details TechDisc's development from conception to product launch and the challenges faced, including early testing with Isaac. TechDisc is revolutionizing disc golf training, with more than 2,100,000...

In Episode 1 of C1X, hosts Bren Orwig and Scott Smerchek, along with guests Cooper Arnold and Kevin Zane, dig into Cooper's journey of developing a championship level disc golf course on his 70-acre property Foxtail Farm, blending disc golf with garden farming. They explore the intricate design and maintenance of the course, the challenges faced, and Cooper's commitment to sustainability and commu...