The Upshot is Ultiworld Disc Golf's news and analysis podcast, hosted by Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield. From the business of disc golf to the most compelling competition, The Upshot breaks down the biggest topics in the sport.
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield catch up on some reader comments, interesting charts, and other news before welcoming in Seppo Paju to talk about his departure from Prodigy and from distributing Prodigy discs in Europe as well as what's next for him. Can't miss interview!0:00 Mini Mailbag: Winter Olympics, Powergrip Sales10:40 Top Lefties, Smugglers Sale, Gossage21:00 Top MPO Sponsors, Temali, RPM Discs31:30 Seppo Paju on Leaving Prodigy41:00 Future in DG, 2025 Worlds, Favorite New Disc57:00 Who Who Paju Be Working With?
2/12/26 • 67:54
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield rank the top 10 manufacturer offseasons for player signings (let's be honest, mostly re-signings). They also chat Memorial, Olympics, and Super Bowl.0:00 Winter Olympics, UW's Live Trivia Event7:20 Top Offseasons: The Truly Bad Tier12:30 The Just Fine Tier22:00 The What?, Boring, & Wild Tiers32:30 Top 2 Best Offseasons39:30 Memorial Championship Recap
2/10/26 • 46:48
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss various elite series and major records, streaks, and achievements, and the likelihood that they get surpassed in 20260:00 Super Bowl Picks5:30 Broken Records: Wins & Ratings16:00 Broken Records: Earnings & All Time Cash31:00 Broken Records: Round & Event Ratings42:45 Wild Streaks
2/3/26 • 60:20
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the 2026 Disc Golf Pro Tour points structure and All-Star plans before jumping into an interview with Aaron Gossage about his new MVP deal, his ending with Discraft, his 2025 season, his goals for 2026, and more.
1/29/26 • 56:16
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield interview the guys behind the FAR/Ultiworld DG Fandom Survey, now in its fourth year. They talk about the most popular players, the notable 2025 trends, and more. Josh and Charlie also discuss Upshot fans' favorites compared to the general population. And don't miss the 30 Second Rule to catch you up on the latest.
1/28/26 • 69:50
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the latest MVP offseason sponsorship signings of Aaron Gossage and Silas Schultz as well as a surprise drop of Joey Temali. Then they welcome in Dynamic Discs Brand Manager Bobby Brown for a wide-ranging interview about the past and future of DD.Be sure to join the Ultiworld Disc Golf discord for weekly bonus content in the Live segment, Inside the Circle, available only for subscribers.
1/22/26 • 64:28
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss a variety of topics, including the latest sponsorship updates, disc golf search trends, and the top-rated lefty before diving into the stat leaders of the 2025 season. Plus: 2028 Worlds location gets announced.
1/21/26 • 69:15
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield make some predictions for 2026 at the 90%, 50%, and 10% confidence intervals. They also catch up on the latest news in their 30 Second Rule segment.
1/15/26 • 63:38
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the news that Powerball has become the presenting sponsor of the Disc Golf Pro Tour, with a season-long promotion along with the renaming of the DGPT Championships to the Powerball Cup. DGPT CEO Jeff Spring and Powerball Director of Marketing Jay Finks come on the show to discuss the news before Charlie and Josh share their thoughts.
1/12/26 • 62:51
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss all the latest news from the offseason so far. Despite a quiet sponsorship market, there's still plenty to talk about, including a Disc Golf Network shakeup and the overall health of the sport. Be sure to join the Ultiworld Disc Golf discord for weekly bonus content in the Live segment, Inside the Circle, available only for subscribers.
1/9/26 • 59:29
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get back in the podcast booth after a month away to chat about the latest news in a quiet offseason so far. Charlie catches Josh up after his media blackout during law school finals.0:00 Top 9 Offseason Stories3:20 Sexton's Extension, PDGA & UDisc, Mertsch on Probation10:00 DGPT Awards Announced18:30 European Open Returns, Most Watched DGN Events25:15 Top Fandom Scores31:20 Gossage Out37:00 Lätt Joins DGN Booth
12/23/25 • 41:42
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield present the 2025 Upshot Awards! From Player of the Year to the Best Round of the Season, we hand out awards to the best of the sport. And make sure to become a subscriber to catch The Sheddies -- the worst of the year!
12/16/25 • 43:30
Charlie Eisenhood, Josh Mansfield, and Dan Prentice talk about the strangest, funniest, and wackiest moments from the 2025 season in their annual gaffes and weird stuff bracket.0:00 Introduction, Honorable Mentions7:45 Round of 16 Matchups43:30 Crowning A Champion
12/9/25 • 66:01
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome back Dan Prentice to run down the 2025 Storylines of the Year in their annual bracket! Which stories were the biggest of the year? Which ultimately fell flat? It's a trip down memory lane from a big year in disc golf.0:00 First Round Matchups 1-426:00 First Round Matchups 5-847:30 Quarters & Semis Matchups1:06:00 The Top Storyline
12/2/25 • 83:10
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield field offseason questions on the JomezPro Series, Eagle's sponsorship status, a DGPT Championship spectator report, and which FPO player has the best on-course "weapon". Plus, they pick their dream card of pros to play with!0:00 Cash vs Cut Line, JomezPro Series11:00 Dream Card, Spectator Report, Gannon Buhr24:00 FPO Weapons, MVP Discs, Eagle43:00 Lead Card Struggles, DGPT Sponsorships
11/26/25 • 49:25
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield talk with Discmania Brand Manager Teemu Nissinen about the changes at the company post-COVID and post-House of Discs acquisition. They also discuss the new Premier line and whether the disc modifications make a difference -- or are just hype.0:00 State of Business, Post-COVID Contraction, Core Identity16:15 New Premier Series Design, Pro Reactions
11/20/25 • 33:58
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome back Dan Prentice to recap their 2025 fantasy season, looking back at the draft in retrospect, the best and worst picks, and more.0:00 Fantasy Draft Recap21:10 Too Early 2026 Predictions24:20 Age vs Performance in FPO
11/18/25 • 30:05
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the DGPT Match Play Championships before turning to a discussion of current players' potential Hall of Fame candidacies -- who's in? Who's out? Who will eventually get there?0:00 Match Play Recap17:40 Growing Disc Golf with Young Fans29:30 Hall of Fame: Induction Criteria35:30 MPO: Locks, Question Marks, Young Prospects50:00 FPO: Locks, Question Marks, Young ProspectsFandom Survey
11/11/25 • 60:42
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the 2025 DGPT Match Play Championships, looking at the matchups, the players' history at Hornet's Nest, and the competition structure. They, of course, make their picks as well!0:00 Match Play Preview & Charity Idea9:00 FPO Match Play Breakdown27:00 MPO Match Play Breakdown39:00 Final Thoughts
11/6/25 • 42:43
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the biggest topics they're watching in this offseason, including Europe's growth and the hot (or cold?) stove. They also talk with Discraft General Manager Bob Julio about Team Discraft, their sales strategies, Europe, competition in the industry, and more.0:00 Top 5 Offseason Storylines #5-323:15 Bob Julio on Player Sponsorships32:50 Discraft Sales Growth, European Strategy40:00 Disc Innovations, Climo, Flight Rings!48:00 AI Policy, Contract Players53:30 Top 2 Offseason Storylines
11/4/25 • 68:46
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield go through their DGPT award ballots and look at the numbers to help make decisions about their votes. From Player of the Year to Most Improved, the guys run down their thought process.0:00 Introduction & Tour Retirements11:10 Player of the Year33:20 Rookie of the Year48:20 Comeback Player of the Year53:50 Most Improved1:03:25 All-Stars
10/30/25 • 75:17
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the DGPT Championship before talking with both champions, Calvin Heimburg and Holyn Handley.0:00 Drama at the DGPT Championship!12:00 Hole 14, Gossage, & Time Warnings23:00 Managing Tough Breaks31:00 Calvin Heimburg Interview53:20 Holyn Handley Interview1:16:15 #Pursewatch & Picks Round Up
10/21/25 • 82:07
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield break down the 2025 USDGC and Throw Pink WDGC after a fascinating weekend in Rock Hill. They talk about where Anthony Barela and Missy Gannon stand in the landscape of pro disc golf before previewing the DGPT Championship coming up this weekend.
10/15/25 • 77:46
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for the United States Disc Golf Championship and Throw Pink, the last major (and major-adjacent) tournament of the year! They rank players in their Win/Cash/Cut segment and also make their official picks with double points on the line.0:00 USDGC & Throw Pink Course Changes17:40 Notes & Stories from Qualifiers27:00 Recent Winners: Can They Do It Again?33:40 Win/Cash/Cut56:30 USDGC & Throw Pink Picks
10/7/25 • 65:23
In a jam-packed episode, Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the MVP Open, Missy Gannon's move to #1 in the world, and the conclusion to the DGPT points series. Then they're joined by MVP Open champion Cole Redalen to discuss his return to the top of the podium after battling injuries for more than a year. With some breaking news about the Tour Championship, they talk who got in, the starting stroke changes, and the purse.0:00 MVP Open Recap19:45 Cole Redalen Interview35:30 2023 Worlds Lessons, Tournament Flow, Success at USDGC59:30 Tour Championship Fields1:13:45 #Pursewatch, Waning USDGC Interest, MVP Picks
10/2/25 • 90:40
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield recap the Green Mountain Championship before welcoming in GMC champion Paige Pierce for an interview. Then they get you ready for the second leg of the DGPT playoffs at the MVP Open at Maple Hill!Be sure to join the Ultiworld Disc Golf discord for weekly bonus content in the Live segment, Inside the Circle, available only for subscribers.
9/24/25 • 102:11
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss Kristin Lätt's decision to step away from touring and the implications on her career, the industry, and more. Then Steve Dodge joins the pod to talk about the DGPT playoffs and the MVP Open. The guys wrap up by talking the Green Mountain Championships and making their picks.0:00 Introduction6:40 Krtistin Lätt's Surprise Announcement30:45 Impact on FPO & Sponsors48:30 Steve Dodge on Playoff Changes59:44 MVP Open & Maple Hill1:13:00 Lätt's Retirement, Fluky Maple Hill, Picks1:21:45 GMC Preview & Picks
9/16/25 • 94:29
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield predict where the 2028 PDGA Pro World Championships and 2027 European majors will be held before diving into a big 30 Second Rule segment.0:00 2028 Worlds Location Prediction16:20 2027 European Major Prediction22:00 30 Second Rule: WR Jackson, TD Rating, Throw For More32:40 Lätt & Too Early Contract Watch
9/11/25 • 47:27
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield discuss the Discraft Great Lakes Open and the ratings update before welcoming in DGLO champ Missy Gannon to talk about her career, legacy, and of course this weekend's win. Then they talk about Gannon's season and how it compares to last year's historic effort. Plus #PurseWatch and Picks!0:00 DGLO Recap & Ratings Update11:20 Buhr's Clutch Factor17:30 Gannon, Handley, & Saarinen25:25 Missy Gannon Interview35:10 Late Season Success, '26 Worlds, World Games53:00 Playoff Excitement, Championship Format, New Contract1:01:00 Missy Gannon's Legacy1:09:45 Pound for Pound: Gannon Buhr1:17:45 Trivia Question & DGLO #Pursewatch & Picks
9/9/25 • 87:06
Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield take some listener mail and get in a 30 Second Rule segment alongside a preview of the next DGPT+ event, the Discraft Great Lakes Open.0:00 Mailbag!26:40 McBeth Flashback & DGLO Preview37:50 DGLO Picks41:45 30 Second Rule: Mäkelä, Discraft, Josh's Clout
9/3/25 • 52:15
