Disc Gauntlet Radio

Chris is joined by Jake, Vail, and Jesie for the final podcast of Season 2 of Disc Gauntlet Radio.  The guys chat about some highlights of the 2022 season, new things happening with Disc Gauntlet, and the 2023 Disc Gauntlet Elite Team. Thank you all for a wonderful season.  Have a Happy New Year!

Some technical difficulties have shelved the intro and outro to the podcast.  It will be back up for our last episode coming out later in December. Chris and Vail sit down and talk about the Team Disc Gauntlet applications, community, and a few highlights from the 2022 season.  Below is the link to the Team Disc Gauntlet application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC9zlcX1IOCT5DUtqVstwy...

Vail joins Chris as they do an October recap for the Disc Gauntlet Elite Team.  The two shift gears and talk Disc Gauntlet news and provide a glimpse of what is to come in 2023.  Chris also talks Heartland Hyzers, a disc golf business out of central Nebraska providing a variety of disc golf opportunities for central Nebraska.  Finally the guys reflect on a joyful weekend of disc golf that celebrat...

Vail joins Chris as they welcome a special guest.  Check out the episode if you want to know who it is.  The three of them discuss their dream 18 hole course in Nebraska, highlighting what they believe are the best holes number by number.  Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

EPISODE RECORDED LAST WEEK.... Chris and Vail welcome Cam Messerschmidt to the podcast.  Cam is the 2021 Putting World Champion and is currently battling it out at the 2022 PDGA World Championships.  Last week Cam chatted with Disc Gauntlet Radio about battling on the pro tour, handling injuries, and his putting mindest/process.  Spoiler alert, Disc Gauntlet took down MA1 at Sunnyside this past we...

Jake and Vail join Chris as they recap Putting Away Hunger, and preview the York Throwdown.  They highlight the positives of PAH and the division winners from the event.  The conversation always diverges to other topics, but they come back to give a little preview of the York Throwdown.

Chris welcomes John Houck and Dee Leekha Houck to the podcast.  Houck Design is responsible for the designs of world class courses across North America.  John and Dee talk about their love for disc golf, their entrepreneurial spirit, course designs past and present, and the future of responsible course design.  Check out the links below for more information regarding Houck Design, micro disc golf,...

Chris flies solo with the hosting duties on the latest episode.   Our guest this week is Jesse Adame, who takes some time out of his day to talk about his game, Boomfest 2022, and Putting Away Hunger.  Putting Away Hunger is this weekend, so sign up by visiting discgolfscene.com and searching for the event.  Putting Away Hunger supports the Lincoln chapter of Skate for Change.  Skate for Change is...

Jake and Vail join Chris for hosting duties as they welcome back Jesie Kohl to the podcast.  The gentlemen discuss all of the opportunities for disc golf, games, and food at the upcoming Boomfest 2022 weekend in Norfolk, Nebraska.  There is still time to register, so don't miss out!   The link below will take you to the Nebraska tournament page, where you can find info on each disc golf oppor...

Chris and Jake welcome Mark Blinde to the show to talk about disc golf and the power of a proactive disc golf community.  They also discuss the state of non-sanctioned events, and how they serve a role in the growth of disc golf.  There may also be a dad joke or two considering it is Father's Day.  Disc Gauntlet Radio would like to wish everyone a happy Father's Day to anyone who is a fa...

Cash joins Chris as they welcome Dynamic Discs team member Logan Harpool to the podcast.  They talk about how Logan got his start in disc golf, being a member of Dynamic Discs, and what it means to balance tournament life between the local level and national stage.  They also show some love to the Star City Shootout, and the fresh new Lincoln, NE course, The Beal Slough.

Jake and Vail join Chris as they welcome Tyler Searle onto the Podcast.  It is a wild one, but the crew manages to talk to Tyler about his humble beginnings as a part of the Dynamic Discs family, the DDO experience, and what it was like in the business before social media took off.

Jake joins Chris as they welcome Jonathan Fletcher back to the show, along with new guest Blaine Wood.  Blaine Wood is part of the elite team, as well as being sponsored by Zen Llama, Lincoln's only disc golf lifestyle store.  The two elite team members talk about their disc golf adventures this past month and some things they do for practice putting, playing in the wind, and keeping their me...

Jake joins Chris as they talk about a variety of things in the disc golf world, and some things that are not.  Leagues, new discs, courses, and course records are just a few things they talk about before getting to the Big Blue Shindig.  Let's face it, they don't talk about the Big Blue Shindig too long, but you still want to listen to Jake's latest dad joke.

Jake and Vail join Chris as they welcome Nick Whited and David Gunderson to the podcast.  Nick Whited is Disc Gauntlet team member and has been the tournament director for the McCook Open for the past five years.  David is the mayor of Cambridge, which played as the tournament hub for the McCook Open.  They guys talk about disc golf in Cambridge, and what it means to the community and to the futur...

Vail joins Chris for the first time this season as they welcome Kyle Harrigan to the podcast.  Kyle is from Colorado, and has leadership roles as the Colorado State Coordinator and Director of Operations for the NADGT.  We talk about the love we have for Kelley Park, the disc golf community that builds over large events, and making the changes in your game to be the best you can be.

Jake returns to do a Disc Gauntlet monthly recap with Chris.  They talk about the elite team, past events, and the King of the Mill.  They may even take some time to talk about the greatest boy bands of the 90s.

EDIT:  This episode was accidentally left unpublished.  It was recorded a little over two weeks ago. Chris and Cash invite Jesie Kohl onto the podcast to talk about Veterans for Vets, networking, and getting disc golf onto traditional golf courses.

Chris and Jake welcome Matt Loyd to the podcast.  Matt is the owner of Dynamic Discs Northwest Arkansas.   Matt shares his disc golf journey, and happens to tell some great stories along the way.  The three talk about what it means to be a tournament director/disc golf enthusiast, and finding your niche in life.  There may even be a Ricky Wysocki story as well. Check out the link below for more in...

Disc Gauntlet Radio is back for a second season.  Chris Holton and Jake Hedden welcome Anthony Sump to DG Radio's first episode of 2022.  Sump shares his humble beginnings with disc golf, and what has him hooked to play more.  The guys also talk a bit about ratings, rules, and disc golf etiquette.  So take a moment and share this podcast with your friends, whether they are new to the game or...

The last episode of the season is out, and the Disc Gauntlet crew is here to share some information.  Jake, Vail, and Cash are all here to share some final bits of Disc Gauntlet news, while talking to team Disc Gauntlet member Ant Mcleod.  Ant shares a little bit about his experience with Disc Gauntlet, and where he sees Disc Gauntlet heading in the future. If you are interested in being a part of...

Chris, Jake, and Vail get back together to talk Disc Gauntlet news.  At times they diverge from the topics on hand, but overall they bring some upcoming news that shows Nebraska disc golf is growing, and so is Disc Gauntlet. DISCLAIMER:  This episode was recorded last week.  Unfortunately the Bustin' Chains for Breast Cancer event is full, but that is a good sign of disc golfers getting toget...

Jake and Vail join Chris as they recap the Battle at the North Fork at Skyview Lake, in Norfolk, NE.  As they recap the event, the conversation goes a little sideways.  Jake is need of a doubles partner for an event, and Vail may be playing hard to get.  Either way, the guys enjoy their conversation as the podcast begins to settle down.  There will be one episode released at the end of each month...

Chris flys solo with hosting duties for an event packed episode.  Ray Johnson swings by to help recap the Heartland Heist and Bison Boogie.  Ray is also a tournament director, and happens to be the TD for the Battle at the North Fork.  The event will be held at Skyview Lake in Norfolk, NE.   Chris and Ray reminisce on past events and experiences at the beautiful courses in Norfolk, while Ray gives...

Jake and Chris come back after a short break to talk about the success of The Siege of Stanton Lake.  They also talk about some recent results of Team Disc Gauntlet members across the midwest and some things to look forward to these next few weeks.