PDGA Radio

StatMando's statistics and social posts have added intrigue and texture to the coverage of PDGA Majors and DGPT events since 2021. In an exciting development, the PDGA announced the acquisition of StatMando in December, 2023. StatMando co-founded Dion Arlyn – now of the PDGA – joins Grant and Jen to talk about StatMando's past AND future.

Dr. Derek Wilcox, a sports physiologist, joins Grant and Jen and brings real knowledge that you can apply TODAY when it comes to your offseason disc golf workout plans. In the midst of a fun, broad conversation, you'll learn about a few specific stretches and exercises that will get you started. Disclaimer: Never start a new physical routine without proper guidance from your doctor, physical thera...

PDGA Deputy Executive Director Mike Downes and Director of Operations Doug Bjerkaas join Grant to announce a new date and a new location for the 2024 Champions Cup – a PDGA Major. Due to the Army Corps of Engineers emergency tree-clearing efforts to mitigate an invasive pine beetle infestation at Wildwood Park in Appling, GA – home of the International Disc Golf Center – the Champions Cup had been...

Although Seth Munsey is a bonafie "first responder," he preaches preparedness... and Grant and Jen are here for it. Seth, whose job title is both too long to remember and too short to truly describe his responsibilities, oversees safety for both DGPT events and PDGA Majors. There's a lot to learn from in this episode of PDGA Radio.

On this edition of PDGA Radio, Grant and Jen have a casual convo about the end of the pros' season and the end of a great 2023 year which saw many great developments in the world of disc golf. But after this episode, stay tuned... More to come from PDGA Radio before we ring in 2024.

Co-Founder and Event Director Jonathan Poole knows he probably forgot to mention SOMETHING about this week's 25th running of the United States Disc Golf Championships in Rock Hill, SC. But, when there's so much to talk about, that'll happen. Grant and Jen are pretty sure he covered every exciting detail. And afterward, stay for a visit from Calixto Garcia of PDGA Europe.

Grant and Jen welcome John Kirkland, PDGA #100 and eyewitness historian for all things "Frisbee." It's time for stories, tips and a little philosophy of flight on this episode of PDGA Radio.

The proposed changes for to the PDGA Rule Book and Competition Manual for 2024 are published for review at pdga.com. To help Grant and Jen (and you) make sense of some of the most impactful changes, we invited Andy Rothschild of the PDGA's Event Support Team to the show. -- Remember, you can provide your own feedback on the proposed rule changes by emailing rules-feedback@pdga.com by August 15, 20...

On this PDGA Radio episode, Grant and Jen welcome Karen Hendricks, the Flagstaff-based committee member in charge of sustainability at the 2023 PDGA Masters Disc Golf World Championships.

First, Grant and Jen talk to hall-of-famers Jay "Yeti" Reading and Des Reading about the Educational Disc Golf Experience, which introduces disc golf to kids through schools and youth organizations. Then, we welcome in Therese and Athena Cuevas, two competitors at this week's 2023 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships.

On this episode of PDGA Radio, Grant and Jen welcome 2023 Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Champion Philo Brathwaite. We chat, play Quick Qs and generally learn a lot we DIDN'T know about him. Then, we hear the inspirational story of GOLO content contributor Steve Wyatt, and how disc golf is part of his health and fitness journey.

James Koizumi (PDGA #126027) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.

Luke Turnbull (PDGA #63994) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.

Nate Heinold (PDGA #49340) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.

Timothy Petrea (PDGA #34756) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.

Adam Wright (PDGA #6387) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.

Geoff Hungerford (PDGA #688) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.

First, Grant and Jen are joined by Andre Lodder and Matt Lisac, leaders of the new Canadian Disc Golf Tour – a professional series providing new opportunities for Canada's pros to compete. After that, we meet Nina Everson, the creative businesswoman behind Disc Golf Pins.

Grant and Jen take a few minutes to talk about the 2023 PDGA Champions Cup before bidding it "farewell" until next year and turning the focus toward a busy summer with more PDGA Majors on the horizon.

This episode of PDGA Radio is out just a few days early. Why? Because there's some info about getting in on a Boda Brothers project on Kickstarter, and the deadline is rapidly approaching. However, Grant and Jen get a chance to chat about much more with our guests, Steve & Todd Dodge.

PDGA Board of Directors President Nate Heinold has important details to share regarding how candidates will be selected for the board of directors elections in 2023 and beyond. And, while we've got Nate, Grant and Jen chat him up about the upcoming PDGA Champions Cup, where Nate will be tournament director.

We're wrapping up Women's History Month on PDGA Radio with TWO conversations with women who have created their own unique spaces in our disc golf world. First, Grant and Jen sit down for an inspiring chat with pro-turned-business-owner Tina Oakley of Whale Sacs fame. After that, Chelsea Howells joins us to talk about how her Basket Case podcast was born out of her passion for the mental game-insid...

March is Women's History Month and PDGA Radio is celebrating the women who tell our stories. Sheryl Newland (#76) and Tita Ugalde (#83) join Grant and Jen to talk about hopping freight trains, kissing Steady Ed and more... including a special event that will be part of this year's USWDGC.

On this episode of PDGA Radio with Grant and Jennifer, Jen catches up with Catrina Allen hot off her win at the Las Vegas Challenge....but, the focus of the convo turns to the previous several months. Cat tells us about her purposeful off-season and her mindset coming into 2023.

Big Episode! First, PDGA Marketing Director Danny Voss joins Grant to talk about the exciting launch of new PDGA branding. Then Grant and Jen visit with Las Vegas Challenge Tournament Director Jessica Jacquart and Assistant TD Scott Merritt.