Rephonic
Artwork for The Upshot

The Upshot

Ultiworld
Disc Golf
Disc Golf Pro Tour
Professional Disc Golf Association
Discmania
Natalie Ryan
Paul Mcbeth
Fandom Survey
Throwpink Women's Disc Golf Championship
World Championships
Disc Manufacturers
Demographics
Pound Disc Golf
Popularity Of Players
Dynamic Discs
Boy Scouts
PDGA
Eagle Mcmahon
Player Comparisons
Survey Methodology
Fan Engagement

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes729Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
SportsSports NewsNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Upshot

Latest Episodes

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the first DGPT event of the 2026 season: the Supreme Flight Open! They also chat with TD Nate Heinold about the event, this year's Worlds, and more. New picks rules are also unveiled and the guys pick thei... more

YouTube

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield tackle listener questions in a big preseason mailbag show before the 2026 Tour starts on Friday!

0:00 New Timing Rules, Preseason 90/50/10s

19:30 European Wins, Full Leaderboards

31:00 Trash Panda, Ace Runs, Grow... more

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield preview the 2026 professional disc golf season! They break down the basics, talk top players, predict the major winners, and tackle a slew of over/unders.

Get a 20% discount on an annual mini plan with code UPSHO... more

YouTube

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome back Dan Prentice for this year's Fantasy Draft! Gannon Buhr is obviously going #1 overall, but how do the guys figure it out from there? See how the guys built their teams

0:00 Winter Olympics Controvers... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Seppo Paju
Former Finnish and European Disc Golf Champion
Episode: Seppo Paju, Mini Mailbag
Aaron Gossage
Star free agent and disc golfer making the move to MVP for the 2026 season.
MVP Disc Sports
Episode: Aaron Gossage, 2026 DGPT Points
Jesse Weiss
Co-creator of the Fandom Survey
First Available Research
Episode: Fandom Survey, The Dawg
Josiah Zudzma
Co-creator of the Fandom Survey
First Available Research
Episode: Fandom Survey, The Dawg
Teemu Nissinen
Brand manager for Discmania
Discmania
Episode: Discmania's Teemu Nissinen
Dan Prentice
Fantasy disc golf enthusiast and analyst
Episode: 2025 Fantasy Recap
Bob Julio
General Manager at Discraft
Discraft
Episode: Top 5 Offseason Stories, Discraft's Bob Julio
Calvin Heimburg
2025 Disc Golf Pro Tour Champion
Episode: Tour Champs Recap, Calvin Heimburg, Holyn Handley
Holyn Handley
First Tour Championship Winner
Episode: Tour Champs Recap, Calvin Heimburg, Holyn Handley

Hosts

Charlie Eisenhood
Editor and host of The Upshot, providing analytical insights and entertaining commentary.
Josh Mansfield
Co-host of The Upshot, bringing enthusiasm and competitive perspective to the discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 631 ratings
  • Unprofessional

    Been listening for years and listened when Josh addressed the Reddit post regarding him and he hasn’t changed. He is still mean spirited. Still laughing and relishing in the struggles of the players. I honestly do think he’s probably a good guy in person and overall but his schtick and mean spiritedness on the show is unprofessional, unwarranted and I hope the players he openly mocks and laughs at never go on their show. So I’m over this show. Plenty of better more respectful pods; Smashbox, All... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RedSevenSW
    United States7 months ago
  • Frolf

    The best Disc Golf podcast. Consistent, professional, and funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marchibald
    United States10 months ago
  • One of the best

    One of the best, if not the best Disc Golf Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gut, aber..
    Germanya year ago
  • Best podcast for disc golf period

    Great stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aaaKU
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Disc Golf Content

    The BEST disc golf pod out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gogoyeahkcco
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the informative analysis and professional delivery, making it a go-to source for disc golf insights.
Engagement with community issues and players' experiences is recognized and valued by the audience.
There is a mix of feedback, with some expressing appreciation for the depth of topics covered while others critique the presentation style.
Humanizing competitive players and providing a platform for their stories resonates well with avid fans.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#115
Finland/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Seppo Paju, Mini Mailbag
Q: How is the Disc Golf landscape now like different in the adjustment that you have to make in this post-COVID era?
Seppo sees current conditions as better than pre-COVID times, despite a lot of new companies struggling post-boom, emphasizing the importance of working with a stable company for future projects in Disc Golf.
Seppo Paju, Mini Mailbag
Q: Is that what started you thinking about, I got to get out of this?
Seppo admits that difficulties out of his control contributed significantly to his decision to explore new opportunities after many years with Prodigy.
Seppo Paju, Mini Mailbag
Q: What do you think are some of the reasons for the difficulties in, for example, the brand performance?
Seppo explains that issues with product quality affected public perception, alongside significant events like the Ganon Bear lawsuit, which started negatively impacting the brand in Europe as well.
Aaron Gossage, 2026 DGPT Points
Q: How do you think you can overcome your putting struggles?
Aaron noted that he is working on mechanical changes to his putting motion and is focusing on neutralizing his nose angles to improve performance.
Aaron Gossage, 2026 DGPT Points
Q: What was the conversation like with Discraft when moving to MVP?
Aaron explained that there were tensions and that it was clear things were not working between him and Discraft, leading to the decision to part ways amicably.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Upshot

What is The Upshot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a comprehensive view of the disc golf landscape, discussing significant events, competitions, and industry trends in the sport. With engaging hosts sharing their insights, conversations cover both the sport's competitive aspects and its business dynamics. Topics range from player performances and awards to discussions about major tournaments and sponsorship developments. The podcast stands out for its blend of humor and in-depth analysis, providing both general enthusiasts and avid competitors something to savor.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Upshot?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Upshot. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Upshot and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Upshot get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Upshot, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Upshot?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Upshot, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Upshot have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Upshot has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Upshot?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Upshot:

1. SmashBoxxTV's Disc Golf Podcast
2. Tour Life with Brodie Smith and Paul Ulibarri
3. Grip Locked - Foundation Disc Golf
4. Crushed Pepper
5. All Birdies No Bogeys Podcast

How many episodes of The Upshot are there?

The Upshot launched 10 years ago and published 729 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Upshot?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Upshot?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Upshot from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Upshot?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Upshot. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Upshot?

Recent guests on The Upshot include:

1. Seppo Paju
2. Aaron Gossage
3. Jesse Weiss
4. Josiah Zudzma
5. Teemu Nissinen
6. Dan Prentice
7. Bob Julio
8. Calvin Heimburg

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days