Just Throw

We’re back from a long hiatus with a new episode of Just Throw! We’re on vacation in South Carolina where the weather has been warm with occasional rain. The audio quality isn’t as good as usual due to our remote location but it turned out ok. On this episode we discuss some new disc releases, a preview of our bag for 2019 including new putters we’re using, and a rundown of our vacation bags. What is a vacation bag? When traveling with the family it’s nice to carry a smaller bag for cargo space reasons. On top of that, we choose discs that we’re willing to leave behind if necessary. For instance, if a diamond back or rattlesnake is near my vacation disc I’m going to just move along. Shout out to: The Disc Golf Podcast – Joe and Robin discuss the latest in the PDGA, new discs, and review a disc and a beer. One of our favorite disc golf podcasts! Animal Mind Podcast – The former hosts of the Zen Disc Golf Podcast, podfather Pat McCormick and Zach Engelhart, discuss “how we can use our primal natures to develop a mind-body connection and find peace in our contemporary lives.” Check it out! We’ve resubmitted the podcast to iTunes and Google Play. When accepted, we will post details here on the blog. The post Just Throw – Away from home appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.

Back in the studio for this episode, we’re discussing luck, curses, and superstition. Episode Theme: Luck Episode Length: 01:03:44 Download Subscribe on iTunes Thanks for continuing to listen through our downtime.  We’re hoping to get back on a solid recording schedule now.  After catching up we discuss the Ace Curse Contest we’re running with The Disc Golf Podcast and Big Daddy Disc Golf.  Join now to get a chance at some new plastic. Next we get in to the topic of the week – luck.  We’re talking good luck, bad luck, curses, superstitions, and how to take the game one shot at a time. Chris reviews the Dynamic Discs Slammer, which you can buy from our store and support us in the process. Rodney discusses his experience with the Innova Wedge, which is part of the EDGE disc golf program. DG Puttheads support page: http://dgputtheads.com/support Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Or send us a note via our contact form. Intro Music: Down by Against the Gray Disclaimer: Some of the links on this site are Amazon affiliate links and we may receive a small commission from products purchased using these links.  We still give our honest opinions and will never recommend a product unless we truly believe in it, but your support helps us to continue to provide disc golf related content.  Thank you! The post Just Throw – Episode 9 – Luck appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.

Our triumphant return to podcasting was recorded in our hotel room during a disc golf road trip. Episode Theme: Roadtrip Episode Length: 01:03:07 Download Subscribe on iTunes We’re back!  Chris and Rodney met Tim from MindBodyDisc in Indiana to enjoy a disc golf road trip.  We recorded this show in our hotel after the first day of play at the Rogers Lakewood Course in Valparaiso, IN.  The following day we played several courses at the Lemon Lake disc golf complex in Crown Point, IN. DG Puttheads support page: http://dgputtheads.com/support Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Or send us a note via our contact form. Intro Music: Down by Against the Gray Disclaimer: Some of the links on this site are Amazon affiliate links and we may receive a small commission from products purchased using these links.  We still give our honest opinions and will never recommend a product unless we truly believe in it, but your support helps us to continue to provide disc golf related content.  Thank you! The post Just Throw – Episode 8 – Roadtrip appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.

Rodney’s running solo today, not “the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs” Han Solo, just alone. Episode Theme: Solo Episode Length: 00:12:52 Download Subscribe on iTunes Introduction Advantages of solo Solo Disc Golf Rounds A special passage from: Discs and Zen, Patrick McCormick’s second disc golf book. Buy, read, play. One-disc Rounds Discraft Buzzz for me! Streamline Discs – Solo-mold Trace Pilot DG Puttheads support page: http://dgputtheads.com/support Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Or send us a note via our contact form. Intro Music: Down by Against the Gray Disclaimer: Some of the links on this site are Amazon affiliate links and we may receive a small commission from products purchased using these links.  We still give our honest opinions and will never recommend a product unless we truly believe in it, but your support helps us to continue to provide disc golf related content.  Thank you! The post Just Throw – Episode 7 – Solo appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.

Shiny and new, a podcast for you! Episode Theme: New Episode Length: 01:05:06 Download Subscribe on iTunes Introduction New book: Discs and Zen, Patrick McCormick’s second disc golf book. Buy, read, play. Resolutions and goals New discs What? Why? Where? New disc approvals New disc companies Product Reviews Nak Mini 616disc.com bag tags Friction Gloves Check out the Infinite Discs VIP club: https://infinitediscs.com/blog/vip-subscription/ Element Iridium DG Puttheads support page: http://dgputtheads.com/support Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Or send us a note via our contact form. Intro Music: Down by Against the Gray Disclaimer: Some of the links on this site are Amazon affiliate links and we may receive a small commission from products purchased using these links.  We still give our honest opinions and will never recommend a product unless we truly believe in it, but your support helps us to continue to provide disc golf related content.  Thank you! The post Just Throw – Episode 6 – New appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.

It’s cold! Listen to episode 5 with a warm drink. Episode Theme: Cold Episode Length: 01:06:13 Download Subscribe on iTunes Introduction Discs and Zen, Patrick McCormick’s second disc golf book, is out now! Cold, snow, and gifts Shout out to 616disc.com for providing a beautiful Berg and Reko! These guys are based in Grand Rapids MI and they have some awesome stainless steel bag tags.  Check them out for tournament trophies, gifts, and whatnot.  Thanks to Kevin for hooking us up! Preparing for the cold Physically Mentally Gear Ribbons Effect of the cold and the snow One of those shots that you only think of trying in the winter, the upside-down skipper. #discgolf #dgph #dgputtheads #discgolfeveryday #discgolfshoutouts A video posted by DG Puttheads (@dgputtheads) on Dec 30, 2015 at 9:44am PST Other ways to deal with winter doldrums Product Reviews Kastaplast Berg Friction Gloves Check out the Infinite Discs VIP club: https://infinitediscs.com/blog/vip-subscription/ Disc Golf and Quidditch? The Long Lost Discraft XL (thanks Kurt!) DG Puttheads support page: http://dgputtheads.com/support Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Or send us a note via our contact form. Intro Music: Down by Against the Gray Disclaimer: Some of the links on this site are Amazon affiliate links and we may receive a small commission from products purchased using these links.  We still give our honest opinions and will never recommend a product unless we truly believe in it, but your support helps us to continue to provide disc golf related content.  Thank you! The post Just Throw – Episode 5 – Cold appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.

Fall colors have infiltrated our courses, and the podcast.  Episode 4 is ready now. Episode Theme: Colors Episode Length: 00:56:31 Download Subscribe on iTunes Introduction We’re closing in on Patrick McCormick’s second disc golf book.  Stay tuned to ZenDiscGolf.com for the latest updates on Discs and Zen. November means fall in Michigan, which brings out the beautiful colors and smells of the season. Check out our Facebook fall colors album. Life application What colors do you wear?  Why? Did you know there is a ton of research around what color to paint a room? Or what color of lights to use at the office? Tiger Woods wore red on Sunday’s, do you know why? What color of discs do you prefer? Why? Looks? Theme? Flavor? Scent? Do you change seasonally? What are the “worst” colors of discs? Clear! White in the snow, brown in the dirt, dark at night What color of discs do we normally find during our disc scavenging excursions? Tye Die Red Dark Blue Product Reviews The Hooker Love this thing! Dynamic Discs Freedom Innova Discs Monster DG Puttheads support page: http://dgputtheads.com/support Also, check out the Discraft Hyzerween pumpkin carving contest: http://discraft.com/hyzerween/ Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Or send us a note via our contact form. Intro Music: Down by Against the Gray Disclaimer: Some of the links on this site are Amazon affiliate links and we may receive a small commission from products purchased using these links.  We still give our honest opinions and will never recommend a product unless we truly believe in it, but your support helps us to continue to provide disc golf related content.  Thank you! The post Just Throw – Episode 4 – Colors appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.

Episode three is ready for your ears.  We talk about our experience planning a casual disc golf event, not a tournament. Episode Theme: Casual Episode Length: 01:07:39 Download Subscribe on iTunes Introduction We are competitive, but not all of our friends appreciate the fine arts of tournament play and playing to win. Some of our friends just want to hang out and have some fun. Life application: know your audience Communicate on terms that the audience understands What if you don’t know your audience? What is Natalfest/Disception Started as a birthday gathering Intention is to get some friends together and have some casual fun 18 holes on your own 18 holes with your doubles partner, chosen by singles placement Overall winner is best total score and gets to sign/care for the trophy What have we learned? Advertise earlier Expect people to drop – schedules change Cost Figure $5 per person for food Leaves $15 for discs and prizes (spoiler alert, this isn’t enough and you should either charge more or reduce to 1 disc per person) Discraft misprint boxes are fun Reduced disc rounds are fun Trilogy Challenge Dynamic Discs Two Disc Challenge Learning the discs is easier when you only have two for a given round Strategy for choosing your discs Consider course layout  Mid and driver, no putter? Drivers only? Will your desired disc be available at your “draft” position? Product Reviews Discraft Buzzz / Buzzz OS Discraft Undertaker Obsidian Discs Splinter Be sure to check out Zen and the Art of Disc Golf by Patrick McCormick Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Or send us a note via our contact form. Intro Music: Down by Against the Gray Disc Golf Chicken: The post Just Throw – Episode 3 – Casual appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.

Here we go with episode 2!  Let’s talk about lines, it’ll be tons of pun. Episode Theme: Lines Episode Length: 52:30 Download Subscribe on iTunes Introduction Ever introduce a friend to disc golf?  How do you tell them all of the shots that you can throw with a disc? The word line is very ambiguous and has a lot of idioms Lines in life The paths we take in life can be similar to the lines we take in disc golf The safe path is similar to working hard over a long period of time High risk/High reward lines are similar to shortcutting the hard work Flashy hyzer bomb lines to show off are like driving expensive cars or wearing designer clothes We all likely bounce between these different extremes How do you choose your lines? Just wing it?  Is your disc golf game inconsistent? Do you treat every situation in life as an isolated event? Choose a strategy and hold to that your entire round and most of your life? Do you evaluate at each step along the way? Go with what’s been working that round? Do you care what other people think of the lines you choose?  Are you ok with other people watching you lay up, or do you want to impress people? Chris and Rodney share some personal stories Disc flight lines How do you strategize for a round? Do you choose lines on the fly or plan ahead of time? Does the weather or your mood change your strategy? Do you play the hole backwards? Do you get stuck playing the same lines at your home course? Sometimes a local can show you new routes Sometimes a visitor provides a fresh perspective Do the lines change as the seasons change? Manufacturer lines Are there advantages to throwing just one brand? Familiarity with plastic Consistent feel Less overlap Flight ratings Product Reviews Discraft Thrasher Sportsack Country Disc Golf’s Review of the Sportsack Be sure to check out Zen and the Art of Disc Golf by Patrick McCormick Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Drop us a line via our contact form. Intro Music: Down by Against the Gray The post Just Throw – Episode 2 – Lines appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.

The big first episode!  Shoutout to all the Zen Disc Golf listeners willing to give us a chance.  We’re excited for this opportunity and will be constantly looking to improve the show for you. Episode Theme: Change Episode Length: 52:53 Download Subscribe on iTunes Greetings and Introductions Podcast history – https://zendiscgolf.com/ Rodney’s and Chris’ disc golf “origin” story How do we play/practice? This gives you context for our future reviews and comments Change Dealing with change, environmental and individual Identify the problem/reason Identify the source of change Stay persistent – don’t give up too soon Rodney changing discs Chris changing form Weather is changing What do you change with your game or bag as the temperature drops? Quick Review – Ozone Discs Andro C Written review coming soon Quick Review – Dynamic Discs Lucid Escape Upcoming Reviews Discraft Thrasher Discraft Mini Buzzz Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Or send us a message via our contact form. Intro Music: Down by Against the Gray The post Just Throw – Episode 1 – Change appeared first on Disc Golf Puttheads.