Disc Gauntlet Radio

Jesie and Vail join Chris as they send the podcast off with a recap of this past year and a quick look at what is to come."I would like to thank all of our listeners over the past four years. It has been a blast producing 70+ episodes of Disc Gauntlet Radio. The conversations have been fun, insightful, and oftentimes inspiring. Thanks again for being a part of a pillar in my disc golf life. There will be some other media spaces that Disc Gauntlet will test in 2025, so in the words of Jake Hedder, stay tuned..."- Chris

Vail and Kyle join Chris as they revisit the topic of one of their most popular podcast episodes. The three talk about some disc golf news before they jump into building their dream Nebraska 18-hole course. Since their last podcast, Nebraska has seen multiple 18-hole projects come to fruition. Revisiting their picks from last time, the guys make some changes and some new courses make the list. We hope you enjoy!

We finally had the opportunity to get together and have a chat. Chris and Vail catch up, as they discuss some of the latest things going on in disc golf on the professional level. They also took a moment to recap all of the events Disc Gauntlet has ran these past two months. FInally they chatted a little bit about the last couple events of the year, the Hall County Open in Grand Island, and the Discraft Ace Race in Lincoln.

Chris welcomes James Fleege and Jonathan Fletcher to the podcast to talk about some of the nuisances of course design and tournament play. James shines some light on the Beal Slough, UDisc's #88 ranked course in the world, while Jonathan talks about Crystal Springs DGC, one of Nebraska's newest 18 hole courses. They also discuss tournament play and layouts, and the positive direction Nebraska is heading.

Jake joins Chris as they welcome Blaine Wood back to the podcast. The guys talk a little European Open, Trilogy Challenges, and the best fruit to have in your bag. After Jake takes off, Blaine and Chris get serious and talk about the joy of disc golf, and balancing having fun and still being successful in sanctioned tournaments.

Jesie and Vail join Chris for the annual midseason review. With a little bit of a game show feel, the guys discuss the ups and downs of the first half of the season. They also talk a little west coast disc golf, the Gorgon, and Jake's favorite discs, the See - Nis. Finally they wrap it up by previewing Boomfest, Norfolk's premiere disc golf event of the season.

Chris, Vail, and Jesie welcome Tony Odem to the show to discuss the Star City Classic. Tony walks us through the early days of his disc golf journey, and then gets us up to speed on the evolution of the Star City Classic. He chats about the Lincoln Flying Disc Club, family,  and all of the hard work that goes into running a premiere A-Tier event.

Chris and Vail kick the podcast off talking about Jonesboro, Rhynos, and gale force winds. After the gents recap this past month of events, Chris welcomes Byron Carrera to the podcast. Byron and Chris talk about disc golf in college, the joys of getting a club started, and the opportunities available for young disc golfers. WSC is on the map, who is next?

Chris and Vail sit down and talk the latest in disc golf news, including the upcoming Disc Gauntlet schedule. Later the two welcome Justice and Jordan Olsen, two co-founders of Pop Top Disc Golf. They talk about early disc golf stories, the bug to create, and what the future may hold as they continue to carve a path out in the disc golf content world.  Check out Pop Top Disc Golf:https://www.youtube.com/@PopTopDiscGolf

We are back for season 4 of Disc Gauntlet Radio.  Thank you all for listening.  We enjoy getting around and talking shop, and in this case it is usually about disc golf.  We talk about a few things in the first episode of this season.  Eagle, Buhr, UDisc, Disc Gauntlet, and a few other things just to get the year rolling.Tune in this season as we release an episode a month.  Our goal is to continue to bring guests on and talk disc golf, discuss Disc Gauntlet news, and anything else that comes to mind.

The guys are finally back to cap off the 2023 season.  Chris, Jesie, and Vail chat about the positive things they have seen in 2023, off season goals, and a few things to look forward to in 2024.Thank you all for listening to Disc Gauntlet Radio.  Next year we will be back with a brand new format that will keep us on our toes.  Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Disc Gauntlet Radio is back after a long break.  Chris and Vail invite Trenton Franz to the podcast to talk about all things Lincoln Flying Disc Club.  Trenton talks about his disc golf beginnings,  the LFDC, and what is in store for the Lincoln disc golf community.

Chris invites our unofficial rules insider, Anthony Sump back to the show.  The two talk about all of the major changes that are proposed for the 2024 season, including some of the minor ones.  Get some insight from a TD and an old school player who has seen some rules.

Jake, Vail, and Jesie join Chris as they do a recap of the first half of the Disc Gauntlet season.  With the discussion, they play a game with Chris as the host, and the other three as contestants.  We discuss courses, participants, divisions, and round ratings.  Don't miss out on this one!We do not own the rights to the CBS Masters theme song,  credit to:Dave Loggins "Augusta"

Chris Holton chats with Aaron Hieb, the 32nd Annual Star City Shootout MPO Champion.  Aaron shares his disc golf story, and what it took for him to take down the SCSO.

Chris welcomes Tyler Felton and 3x USDGC champion Will Schusterick to the show.  Will shares his passion for disc golf, the transition to the business side, and the ways he keeps busy in disc golf.  The two discuss the North Platte clinic, the experience of building courses, and enjoying the growth of disc golf in small communities.  Check out the link below for more information:https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Will_Schusterick_North_Platte_Clinic_2023

Chris and Jake welcome JoJo and Maverick to the podcast to discuss the McCook Open and their perspectives on disc golf.  The guys chat a little bit about disc golf in college, building a disc golf community between states, and some of the things Discmania has in store for 2023.

Jesie joins Chris as they welcome Nathan Broekemeier to the podcast.  They talk about Nathan's disc golf story, setting expectations during the offseason, and what it is like to play contrasting courses for a tournament.

Chris Holton welcomes Erika Stinchcomb to Disc Gauntlet Radio.  Erika Stinchcomb is a touring pro, sponsored by Infinite Discs, Thought Space Athletics, Clash Discs, Whale Sacs, and Skybreed Discs.  Chris and Erika talk about her disc golf journey, the grind of a touring pro, and what her plans are for the 2023 season.

Jake joins Chris as they welcome Emma Arp and Jonathan Fletcher to the podcast.  They talk a little about disc golf, plans for the 2023 year, and the genesis of the Elpison Foundation.  For more information about the Elpison Foundation, check out:https://elpisonfoundation.com/

Chris Holton welcomes Blaine Wood(Disc Gauntlet Elite Team) back to the podcast.  Chris and Blaine discuss 2022, Lone Star Discs and Blaine's new sponsorship, and what it takes to make it as a disc golf manufacturer.  Jesie makes a surprise visit at the end to show his support for Blaine.

Chris, Jake, Jesie, and Vail get together to discuss some of the latest news in disc golf.  They give their take on the Simon Lizotte news and what they look forward to for the 2023 Disc Gauntlet season.

Chris is joined by Jake, Vail, and Jesie for the final podcast of Season 2 of Disc Gauntlet Radio.  The guys chat about some highlights of the 2022 season, new things happening with Disc Gauntlet, and the 2023 Disc Gauntlet Elite Team.Thank you all for a wonderful season.  Have a Happy New Year!

Some technical difficulties have shelved the intro and outro to the podcast.  It will be back up for our last episode coming out later in December.Chris and Vail sit down and talk about the Team Disc Gauntlet applications, community, and a few highlights from the 2022 season.  Below is the link to the Team Disc Gauntlet application:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC9zlcX1IOCT5DUtqVstwyE2o6hdL7VBoxVrUJjzKZacKEZw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2K2Hob4YJOTmF00DVYbXuoWoCtqZS04wN2TpH1F8BeoI9nsvKLAJnHrx0

Vail joins Chris as they do an October recap for the Disc Gauntlet Elite Team.  The two shift gears and talk Disc Gauntlet news and provide a glimpse of what is to come in 2023.  Chris also talks Heartland Hyzers, a disc golf business out of central Nebraska providing a variety of disc golf opportunities for central Nebraska.  Finally the guys reflect on a joyful weekend of disc golf that celebrated Brad Packett #6833 and Anita Jackson #7512, the latest two to be inducted into the Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame.

Vail joins Chris as they welcome a special guest.  Check out the episode if you want to know who it is.  The three of them discuss their dream 18 hole course in Nebraska, highlighting what they believe are the best holes number by number.  Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

EPISODE RECORDED LAST WEEK....Chris and Vail welcome Cam Messerschmidt to the podcast.  Cam is the 2021 Putting World Champion and is currently battling it out at the 2022 PDGA World Championships.  Last week Cam chatted with Disc Gauntlet Radio about battling on the pro tour, handling injuries, and his putting mindest/process.  Spoiler alert, Disc Gauntlet took down MA1 at Sunnyside this past weekend, so D'Leon's is on the menu.

Jake and Vail join Chris as they recap Putting Away Hunger, and preview the York Throwdown.  They highlight the positives of PAH and the division winners from the event.  The conversation always diverges to other topics, but they come back to give a little preview of the York Throwdown.

Chris welcomes John Houck and Dee Leekha Houck to the podcast.  Houck Design is responsible for the designs of world class courses across North America.  John and Dee talk about their love for disc golf, their entrepreneurial spirit, course designs past and present, and the future of responsible course design.  Check out the links below for more information regarding Houck Design, micro disc golf, and the forward thinking of 3 Disc Golf.https://houckdesign.com/index.phphttps://mdiscgolf.com/https://3discgolf.com/ 

Chris flies solo with the hosting duties on the latest episode.   Our guest this week is Jesse Adame, who takes some time out of his day to talk about his game, Boomfest 2022, and Putting Away Hunger.  Putting Away Hunger is this weekend, so sign up by visiting discgolfscene.com and searching for the event.  Putting Away Hunger supports the Lincoln chapter of Skate for Change.  Skate for Change is an organization that reaches out and provides necessities for those suffering from homelessness.  If you can't make the event, check out the link below to see how you can get involved.https://skateforchange.org/

Jake and Vail join Chris for hosting duties as they welcome back Jesie Kohl to the podcast.  The gentlemen discuss all of the opportunities for disc golf, games, and food at the upcoming Boomfest 2022 weekend in Norfolk, Nebraska.  There is still time to register, so don't miss out!   The link below will take you to the Nebraska tournament page, where you can find info on each disc golf opportunity for the weekend:https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Nebraska

Chris and Jake welcome Mark Blinde to the show to talk about disc golf and the power of a proactive disc golf community.  They also discuss the state of non-sanctioned events, and how they serve a role in the growth of disc golf.  There may also be a dad joke or two considering it is Father's Day.  Disc Gauntlet Radio would like to wish everyone a happy Father's Day to anyone who is a father figure in someone's life.

Cash joins Chris as they welcome Dynamic Discs team member Logan Harpool to the podcast.  They talk about how Logan got his start in disc golf, being a member of Dynamic Discs, and what it means to balance tournament life between the local level and national stage.  They also show some love to the Star City Shootout, and the fresh new Lincoln, NE course, The Beal Slough.

Jake and Vail join Chris as they welcome Tyler Searle onto the Podcast.  It is a wild one, but the crew manages to talk to Tyler about his humble beginnings as a part of the Dynamic Discs family, the DDO experience, and what it was like in the business before social media took off.

Jake joins Chris as they welcome Jonathan Fletcher back to the show, along with new guest Blaine Wood.  Blaine Wood is part of the elite team, as well as being sponsored by Zen Llama, Lincoln's only disc golf lifestyle store.  The two elite team members talk about their disc golf adventures this past month and some things they do for practice putting, playing in the wind, and keeping their mental game strong when things don't go quite right.

Jake joins Chris as they talk about a variety of things in the disc golf world, and some things that are not.  Leagues, new discs, courses, and course records are just a few things they talk about before getting to the Big Blue Shindig.  Let's face it, they don't talk about the Big Blue Shindig too long, but you still want to listen to Jake's latest dad joke.

Jake and Vail join Chris as they welcome Nick Whited and David Gunderson to the podcast.  Nick Whited is Disc Gauntlet team member and has been the tournament director for the McCook Open for the past five years.  David is the mayor of Cambridge, which played as the tournament hub for the McCook Open.  They guys talk about disc golf in Cambridge, and what it means to the community and to the future of the McCook Open.

Vail joins Chris for the first time this season as they welcome Kyle Harrigan to the podcast.  Kyle is from Colorado, and has leadership roles as the Colorado State Coordinator and Director of Operations for the NADGT.  We talk about the love we have for Kelley Park, the disc golf community that builds over large events, and making the changes in your game to be the best you can be.

Jake returns to do a Disc Gauntlet monthly recap with Chris.  They talk about the elite team, past events, and the King of the Mill.  They may even take some time to talk about the greatest boy bands of the 90s.

EDIT:  This episode was accidentally left unpublished.  It was recorded a little over two weeks ago.Chris and Cash invite Jesie Kohl onto the podcast to talk about Veterans for Vets, networking, and getting disc golf onto traditional golf courses.

Chris and Jake welcome Matt Loyd to the podcast.  Matt is the owner of Dynamic Discs Northwest Arkansas.   Matt shares his disc golf journey, and happens to tell some great stories along the way.  The three talk about what it means to be a tournament director/disc golf enthusiast, and finding your niche in life.  There may even be a Ricky Wysocki story as well.Check out the link below for more info on the amazing disc golf scene in northwest Arkansas.https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/sports/item/423-crazy-about-disc-golfThe intro/outro music credit goes to:30 Million Times (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyznCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-30-million-timesMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/IpVOhMdN_9w

Disc Gauntlet Radio is back for a second season.  Chris Holton and Jake Hedden welcome Anthony Sump to DG Radio's first episode of 2022.  Sump shares his humble beginnings with disc golf, and what has him hooked to play more.  The guys also talk a bit about ratings, rules, and disc golf etiquette.  So take a moment and share this podcast with your friends, whether they are new to the game or an OG like Sump.  It is a great reminder on some of the things we overlook in the disc golf community.The intro/outro music credit goes to:30 Million Times (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyznCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-30-million-timesMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/IpVOhMdN_9w

The last episode of the season is out, and the Disc Gauntlet crew is here to share some information.  Jake, Vail, and Cash are all here to share some final bits of Disc Gauntlet news, while talking to team Disc Gauntlet member Ant Mcleod.  Ant shares a little bit about his experience with Disc Gauntlet, and where he sees Disc Gauntlet heading in the future.If you are interested in being a part of the team, check out the application link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jIIsj6SDmKy0-m7zIqCBGIu8xmdZxfhA-FVjDfQFZyY/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2GbG9PDdsC5nUwSaZbnC8Ly22LaG3vcIu5Kfw3-o3ZgavRlnyrt4DwAFM&edit_requested=true

Chris, Jake, and Vail get back together to talk Disc Gauntlet news.  At times they diverge from the topics on hand, but overall they bring some upcoming news that shows Nebraska disc golf is growing, and so is Disc Gauntlet.DISCLAIMER:  This episode was recorded last week.  Unfortunately the Bustin' Chains for Breast Cancer event is full, but that is a good sign of disc golfers getting together to support a cause.  Thanks to everyone who signed up for Bustin' Chains for Breast Cancer.

Jake and Vail join Chris as they recap the Battle at the North Fork at Skyview Lake, in Norfolk, NE.  As they recap the event, the conversation goes a little sideways.  Jake is need of a doubles partner for an event, and Vail may be playing hard to get.  Either way, the guys enjoy their conversation as the podcast begins to settle down.  There will be one episode released at the end of each month for the rest of the year.

Chris flys solo with hosting duties for an event packed episode.  Ray Johnson swings by to help recap the Heartland Heist and Bison Boogie.  Ray is also a tournament director, and happens to be the TD for the Battle at the North Fork.  The event will be held at Skyview Lake in Norfolk, NE.   Chris and Ray reminisce on past events and experiences at the beautiful courses in Norfolk, while Ray gives us some insight into the Battle at the North Fork.

Jake and Chris come back after a short break to talk about the success of The Siege of Stanton Lake.  They also talk about some recent results of Team Disc Gauntlet members across the midwest and some things to look forward to these next few weeks.

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 zone.

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 preparation for the event, the results, and the impact it has on those in need in the local community.  Check out skateforchange.org for information on how you can support the cause.

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.