The Sweet Spot: An UpDog Podcast

Bryan Batchelder, one of the UpDog founders, discusses jumping off a hotel balcony as well as the origin of the Unobtanium Up. Jack and Kat divulge information that may very well put them on the run. Part 2 of the UpDog origin story is a wild one. Don't miss this episode.

Dre and Jack are joined by Dr. Kathy Topham to discuss how to keep our dogs healthy and fit as we prepare for and play our dogs in the game of disc. So much good information in this episode. Don't miss it!

Dre, Kat, and Jack pick up where they left off answering listener questions about Freestyle music selections. More death metal talk from Dre and Kat praises 80s music again (big surprise). This is a can't miss episode!

Listen in as Dre, Jack, and Kat respond to listener submitted questions about Freestyle music selections. What comes first, the music or the routine? What to do if someone else is using your music? Get answers to these and all your Freestyle music selection questions. This is a can't miss episode!

On this week's episode we invite Jason Rigler and Kat Fahle on to the podcast to tell us what they remember about the why and how of the UpDog beginnings. The is a can't miss episode!

Who is the best Spaced Out player in your state? Freestyle? Far Out? Which club in your state/province has the most club members? Do you know UpDog players outside of your local club? Running a state/province/area championship event is a great way to bring UpDog lovers together for a weekend of fun. Learn about the UpDog Florida State Championship and how you could bring a similar event to your ar...

Who is the best UpDogger in your state? Who's got the most team spirit? What member in a neighboring club would make the perfect pairs partner for you? All these questions and more could be answered at the next state, province, or area championships! What could these events look like and how can your club host? Get all the answers in this episode.

WORDS ARE IMPORTANT! This was one of the many important training tidbits discussed with our guest Sara Brueske on this episode. Sara shares her thoughts on the do's and don'ts of discdog foundation training. Whether you are working with a young dog or an older dog, these tips are essential. This is a can't miss episode!

Dre and Jack welcome guest Jack McCauley for some random conversations about Freestyle. This episode was recorded following Dre's visit to Europe to judge the EC and Jack's experiences at Skyhoundz' World Finals. The conversation focuses around judging and the importance of player feedback.

Birgit shares a little about her journey into disc and UpDog. Most of the conversation centers around pairs games and her dominating high score her and Doug Kurucz set playing Pairs 4 Way Play. This is a can't miss episode!

Dre and Jack are lucky enough to speak to Tracy about judging the Freestyle Crown, her thoughts on skills within the dog category, and ideas on how to set our dogs up for success as we train them for the game of disc. This is a can't miss episode!

Dre and Jack are back at it providing their thoughts on the Freestyle Crown judging. Gymnastics, Freestyle Skills, and Aliens are all part of the conversation. This is a can't miss episode.

Real Talk with Dre and Jack. Our two hosts don't hold back as they reflect on their experiences as judges for the Freestyle Crown. What were their struggles as they judged over 120 teams? What patterns did they see in the teams they judged? How can you get better? It's all here in this can't miss episode.

Dre and I ask 5 pertinent questions to disc doggers around the world. Listen in to hear some surprising answers, inspiring answers, and a couple odd answers. This is a can't miss episode!

Get the lowdown on a new game, Fireball. Guest Ben Shryock was among the UpDoggers to beta test this new game as a player and judge at UpDog X. Listen in as he tells us his thoughts and lets us in on his strategy insights. This is a can't miss episode.

At the 2024 AKC Disc Dog Challenge, Megan Taris took first place in both Freestyle and Women's Far Out. Listen in this week as Megan discusses how she got her start in disc, her training strategies, and tips for teams trying to improve their game. Another brief discussion about pickleball arises and Megan tries to complete the "Time Warp" challenge. This is a must see/hear episode!

Join Dre and Jess as they share all you need to know about the upcoming UpDog virtual freestyle competition, The Freestyle Crown. Important dates, where to post your video, judges, prizes; all the details will be revealed. This is a can't miss episode :)

Join Dre and Jack with special guests Lily Martinez and Kat Fahle. Kat gives us all the details we need to know about running and playing in the Triple Crown event. Lily gives us top competitor feedback about the contest as well as tips for players looking to score big.

Listen in as Dre and Jack chat with Chris Knapp, the winner of men's Far Out and the runner up in Freestyle at the latest AKC Disc Dog Challenge. Chris shares his thoughts on Freestyle, throwing long bombs, being on TV and pickleball?

Looking for tips and ideas on how to make your UpDog event special? Listen in as Ken and Ashley share their thoughts on running big events and relive their latest special event, UpDog X, with Dre and Jack. Don't miss out on hearing about the U-Haul truck incident.

Caitlin Zilla took first place in both Time Warp and Frizgility at the 2024 AKC Disc Dog Challenge. Caitlin shares how she got started with UpDog and how her local club was a support for her along the way. She also has tips and encouragement for teams looking to improve their personal bests in both games. This is a don't miss episode.