Disc Gauntlet Radio

Chris and Jake are back to talk about the Siege of Stanton Lake, an event going down in Falls City, NE.  Chris and Jake discuss some of the highlights these past few weeks, including the many positive things Nebraska disc golfers have done.  There might be a mention of robots, Mitch Chapin, and monopoly of bananas.

Chris and Vail welcome Jesse Adame to the podcast.  Jesse talks about his humble beginnings and what has propelled his disc golf game these past couple of years.  Jesse, Vail, and Chris also talk about their experiences of attending an A-Tier outside of Nebraska.  They discuss what they have learned about their game, and the preparation needed to succeed when pushing the limits of their comfort zo...

Vail joins Chris for hosting duties on the latest podcast.  They invite Dusty Rue to join them to discuss Putting Away Hunger, a recent disc golf event held in Lincoln, NE.  Dusty combines his passion for disc golf, skating, and helping others by starting Putting Away Hunger.  PAH is a disc golf event that doubles as a fundraiser for Skate for Change.  Chris, Dusty, and Vail discuss the preparatio...

Cash Minx joins Chris Holton to talk about the recent Boomfest American Freedom Classic event in Norfolk, NE.  They also preview Putting Away Hunger, an amazing merger of fundraising and disc golf, which is going down at Roper East, in Lincoln, NE.  Finally, Cash shares his thoughts on running for the PDGA Nebraska state coordinator position, and what it means to him.

Chris takes on solo hosting duties as he talks to return guest, Jonathan Fletcher.  Fletcher recently participated in the PDGA World Championships and is the newly crowned MPO York Throwdown champion.  They do a recap of the York Throwdown, and then dive into Fletcher's experience at the PDGA World Championships.  At the end there is a little plug for the Boomfest American Freedom Classic eve...

Jake and Vail drop in to talk to Chris about the York Throwdown.  The crew talks about some positive changes that have been made to the York College course, and why the York Throwdown is near and dear to their hearts.  Jake and Vail also reflect on Disc Gauntlet's season so far and what they have learned along the way.  Finally they discuss the major news and events that have occured in disc...

Jake comes back to give a rundown of the Elk Horn Open to start the podcast off.   Later, Chris and Jake welcome Chad Duncan to the podcast to talk about Disc for Life, a suicide prevention/awareness organization that utilizes the positive community of disc golf to help spread their mission.  Chad breaks down the origins of Disc for Life, recent events, and what Disc for Life is working on for the...

Terry Twaddell, part owner of Zen Llama, dives into the mindset of an entrepreneur and talks to Chris about Zen Llama.  They focus on the past, present, and future of Zen Llama, and how they aim to make a positive impact on the local disc golf community.

Chris Holton takes command of the hosting duties for the latest episode.  Terry Twadell from Zen Llama joins Chris to talk about Lincoln disc golf.  They talk about the course improvements spearheaded by the LFDC and local volunteers, the 30th Annual Star City Shootout, and the early part of Terry's disc golf beginnings and entrepreneurship experience.

Chris and Jake welcome Jesie Kohl to the podcast.  Jesie talks about his passion for disc golf and what is going on in the Norfolk disc golf scene.  Jesie also focuses on the preview for the Elk Horn Open tournament layout, and what to expect from River Run, located at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Norfolk, Nebraska.  

Jake checks back in with Chris to talk about the Big Blue Shindig #3 and the weekend as a whole.  Diran Missak returns to give an update on the inaugural Dye Academy that was held in Emporia during the Dynamic Disc Open.  He shares his experiences, the wild events tied to the event, and what his future holds for disc dyeing.

Chris and Cash stop by Diran Missak's place to talk to Jeff Beaty and Diran about the upcoming Dye Academy at the Dynamic Disc Open.  The four chat about getting into dyeing discs, the Dye Academy, and how the dye community is embracing the booming sport of disc golf.  This is part one of the podcast.  Part two will hopefully be coming out later this week.

Cash joins Chris in welcoming Jonathan Fletcher, a local MPO disc golfer.  Fletcher won the King of the Mill, Disc Gauntlet's first event of the season.  The three talk about Fletcher's start in disc golf, the value of playing outside of your local state, the importance of a sound tournament mental game, and the upcoming Disc Gauntlet event: Big Blue Shindig #3.  A thank you goes out to...

Jake checks back in with Chris for a special episode.  Scott Stokely drops in to talk about some of his passions, how he looks to make a long term impact on disc golf, and some very basic mental corrections when working on your form.  Scott Stokely is hosting a clinic on Friday, April 16th at Seymour Smith in Omaha, NE.  For more information check out scottstokely.net and while you are at it, chec...

Jake Hedden joins Disc Gauntlet Radio to recap two Disc Gauntlet events, King of the Mill and McCook Open.  Chris and Jake discuss the vibes, courses, division winners, and overall impressions.  There is even some mention of weddings, crocs, and Runza.  What else would you discuss during a late night recording?

Nick Whited joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming 4th annual McCook Open. The McCook Open is the second event of the 2021 Disc Gauntlet season. Nick Whited is the tournament director for the event, with it returning after a year hiatus. Hosts Chris and Vail talk with Nick about McCook, the course, and the positives that come from establishing community partners for disc golf events.

Emma Arp joins Disc Gauntlet Radio to talk to hosts Chris and Cash about her upcoming season. Emma discusses her game and what inspires her to take on greater challenges at sanctioned events. We also get a preview of King of the Mill, Disc Gauntlet's first event of the 2021 season. Tournament director, Cash Minx, walks us through the course and what to expect at Cottonmill, one of Nebraska&ap...

Katherine Francis and Melissa McLeod join Disc Gauntlet Radio for an International Women's Day release of episode #3, Ladies of the Court.  Hosts Chris and Jake talk to Kathy and Melissa about their experiences with disc golf, advice for newcomers and veteran players to help grow the sport, and a special segment that comes with a ton of laughs.

***Disclaimer: we apologize for some audio issues with Episode #2.  We thank you for your patience, and hope you enjoy.*** Host, Chris Holton, welcomes Jake Hedden and Cash Minx back as co-hosts for Disc Gauntlet Radio.  The third and final owner of Disc Gauntlet, Vail Erickson, joins Episode #2: And Then There Were Three.  We had a chance to talk to Vail about how he got into disc golf and the fi...

Special guests, Cash Minx and Jake Hedden join Disc Gauntlet Radio for the podcast's first episode, DIsc Gauntlet Who?  Cash and Jake are two of the three owners who run Disc Gauntlet.  Disc Gauntlet is a disc golf operation founded in Nebraska during the 2019 season.  Cash and Jake discuss the origins of Disc Gauntlet, the growth they have experienced as tournament directors, and what their...