The Upshot

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas open up a big batch of mail this week, including some great 'This or That' questions and Disc Golf Pro Tour media reactions. Later, Dave Feldberg joins the show to talk Next Generation Disc Golf Tour, leaving Latitude 64, and more (32:57). Perhaps some changes are coming to our Picks segment...let us know your thoughts at upshot@ultiworld.com .

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas bring you a jam-packed show with tons of discussion about the Memorial, including Eagle's comeback win, Eveliina Salonen's amazing performance, Paul McBeth's putting woes, Scott Withers' strong start, and more. Later in the show, the guys react to the Disc Golf Pro Tour's live and post-produced media rollout (46:56). Don't miss our giveaway of a super limited edi...

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in 2019 Las Vegas Challenge champions Paige Bjerkaas (1:01) and Calvin Heimburg (21:30) to The Upshot. Later, the guys discuss Vegas (43:31), the commentator selections for the Disc Golf Pro Tour's Memorial kickoff, and the surprising early returns this season. Plus: Memorial picks!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss a variety of interesting topics from the Wintertime Open and forthcoming Las Vegas Challenge on this week's show. Later, they make their first official picks of the 2019 season. Plus, some fantasy draft chatter!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk some reader mail before talking with Jussi Meresmaa about Discmania's announcement about new manufacturing partners (17:47). Later, the guys react to Discmania's move before diving into some disc golf preseason chatter about Samui Swine and the Wintertime Open. Make sure to let us know if you want to be on the block for picks during our 2019 Pick 'Em contest...

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss the addition of the European Open as a major for the next three years and talk about whether there should be a consistent fourth major. They also dig into the latest media plan update from the Disc Golf Pro Tour before getting to a great segment of 'Reel Me In or Cut Me Loose.' (14:42).

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss Utah's winning bid for the 2020 PDGA World Championships before lamenting the news that Stockholm's Jarva disc golf course will be shut down in the fall to put in a cemetery. Later, they're joined by Ian Anderson of Central Coast Disc Golf to talk about the channel's origins, where it's headed next, and how many views Paul McBeth's debut at the Wintertime...

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss the recently announced JomezPro schedule and talk with Jonathan Gomez (7:57) about the upcoming season, the split with the Disc Golf Pro Tour, and the company's financial model. Later, the guys open up some listener mail (32:56), including questions about underrated players, ultimate and catch discs, and goals for the 2019 NT and DGPT. Apologies for Jamie...

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas interview Ricky Wysocki at length about his new five-year Innova contract, the new stage in his career, his rivalry with Paul McBeth, and how he hopes to rediscover his fire in 2019 and beyond.

Charlie Eisenhood is joined by special co-host Benn Wineka to talk about the 2018 awards, including best shots, Players of the Year, Breakout POTYs, and Performances of the Year. The guys also roll out some predictions -- and some hot takes -- for 2019 (33:19).

Charlie Eisenhood holds it down on his own this week and talks about Ricky Wysocki's move to Innova as well as the flurry of other signings as the calendar rolled over into 2019. Later, Andrew Fish comes on to discuss his 2018, some thoughts on the state of course design, and more. (13:29) Plus, New Year's resolutions!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Ultiworld Disc Golf editor Benn Wineka for the part two of the 'best of 2018' bracket (listen to part one here). The four remaining stories that defined the year go head to head in the semifinals and finals. See which story emerges as the biggest of 2018!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Ultiworld Disc Golf editor Benn Wineka for the first episode of the 'best of 2018' bracket. We picked eight stories that defined the year and put them head to head in a single elimination bracket. See which four stories advance to the semifinals in this week's show. Part two coming next week!

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas discuss the significance of a large group of players leaving Latitude 64 this offseason before turning to our favorite 'winter disc golf' stories (23:51). Plus, some 'best player' chatter and some of our early 2019 guests and plans.

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk with Paul Ulibarri (1:16), who just signed with Discraft, and Kevin Jones (23:12), who just signed with Prodigy, on a big edition of The Upshot! Do not miss Kevin's Vegas story (33:20). Later in the show, the guys react to the Uli, KJUSA, and Eagle McMahon signings and talk about the latest in the DGPT media saga. (40:35).

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk about the idea of a new semi-pro division (1:52), the effect of age on power and your rating (11:47), and the ongoing saga of the Disc Golf Pro Tour 2019 media plan (31:53). Plus lots of reader mail, which disc Charlie should get for his bag, Seppo Paju tying Simon Lizotte for #1 in Europe, and an update on Nate Doss and Val Jenkins.

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas couldn't dare take a vacation from The Upshot this week after the news that Paul McBeth will be joining Discraft on a four-year deal. The guys talk about the news from multiple perspectives: Discraft's, McBeth's, Innova's, other pros', and the industry's. Plus, hear from Silas Schultz, the winner of the 2018 Next Gen National Championships and a brand new Jeep Re...

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Terry Miller and Jon Van Deurzen from Smashboxx to discuss their 2018 season, the abrupt announcement that they will not be brought back to do live coverage of the Disc Golf Pro Tour next season, and Steve Dodge's changes to the Pro Tour's media approach.

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas ask for some new disc recommendations for Charlie before talking about the 'calm before the storm' as the rumor mill buzzes about team changes this offseason. After the break, the guys open some more listener mail and get into the future of live tournament coverage (23:12).

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas talk about the bombshell news that Paul McBeth is leaving Innova at the end of the year before turning to some gut reaction 2018 season superlatives (17:12). After the break, they open up some listener mail (48:07).

Charlie Eisenhood returns this week and talks with Jamie Thomas about the 2018 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship. Tournament champion Chris Dickerson stops by (4:15) before Nate Sexton discusses what happened on the island hole 15 (26:20). Later in the show, Charlie and Jamie react to the controversy (51:06)

Jamie Thomas flies mostly solo this week while Charlie covers ultimate's National Championships in San Diego. Jamie highlights the big takeaways from the Ed Headrick Hall of Fame Classic, recaps the NT Points Standings, and continues the great discussion about headphones and USDGC coverage from the mailbag. Plus, this week Matt Krueger comes on to discuss the exciting new partnership between UDisc...

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas look big picture at the USDGC and break down Paul McBeth's victory, James Conrad's big weekend, and Kevin Jones' breakthrough performance. Plus: should headphones be allowed on the course? Later in the show, McBeth stops by to talk about his win. (37:22) Finally, the guys look ahead to the National Tour finale, the Hall of Fame Classic. (56:44)

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas bring you analysis and reactions to the wild final round of the 2018 United States Disc Golf Championship.

Charlie Eisenhood and Jamie Thomas welcome in Kevin Jones, who shot -11 for the day's hot round and is just five shots back of the leader, Paul McBeth.