Grant and Jennifer sit down with PDGA Champions Cup Director Nate Heinold to preview the 2024 edition of this PDGA Professional Major.By PDGA Radio

You may have seen Johannes Kropf on social media, lacing drives down the fairway from his 3-wheeled chair. The Berlin-native is a pioneer in adaptive disc golf, and he brings both his personal story and his unique insights on the adaptive possibilities for disc golf to the podcast. -- This episode is brought to you by Gravity Disc Golf.…

Well, he won his 400th PDGA event... but by the time we got to him he was at 402. Brian Schweberger tells Grant and Jen how he does it in this episode of PDGA Radio.By PDGA Radio

Is already Major week at the PDGA again. The College Disc Golf National Championships will crown champions by sunset on Saturday. To set the stage, Grant and Jen welcome Eric McCabe, coach of the Emporia State Hornets – a disc golf team that is a full member of the university athletics department. With Eric is scholarship athlete Cade Kohlmeier, to…

The first PDGA Major of 2024 tees off next week. Krissie Fountain wears many hats at Mint Discs, the "hosts" for the event, which makes her the perfect guest to help us ignite the hype! Need tickets?By PDGA Radio

PDGA Executive Director Doug Bjerkaas addresses the nations in this "State of the Union" episode of PDGA Radio with Grant Zellner and Jennifer Allen.By PDGA Radio

The Official Disc Golf World Rankings launched just in time for the 2024 pro touring season. It's been an ongoing project for a number of dedicated people inside- and outside-of the PDGA. Here, Grant and Jen welcome Mark Broadie of SportEdge – the team behind the current iteration of the Official World Golf Ranking (and the "stokes gained" statisti…

From the backwoods of Kentucky to the USDGC stage, DJ HEK YEH's life has been an adventure. You've probably seen him – white gotee, flat bill, big smile. Now, get to know him. Lot's of laughs in this convo! (Sponsored in part by the Pure'd Disc Golf app. Connect. Play. Improve.)By PDGA Radio

Missy Gannon and Tom Szevin live a unique life. Is "home" the house they just bought? Or is it the RV they'll spend most of the next eight months living in? What is "work" like, when the office changes every week? This Valentine's Week, one of disc golf's favorite couples joins Grant and Jen on PDGA Radio.…

Rebecca Duffy is no stranger on the PDGA Major tour or the elite series circuit. She's been a marshal, a PDGA board president, a disc golf broadcast personality and much more. This week, Rebecca was announced as the new director of competition for the PDGA... and with the Major season fast approaching, Grant and Jen check in.…

Mindfulness Special! Keep score without tanking your mental game, bounce back after a bad first round without rage quitting, and increase your brain body connection. Listener Sends: Brooks Mischel + Andrew Ahrendt, Ph.D. This is a Basket Case first! Andrew, an actual, professional clinical and sports psychologist gives his input on how mindfulness …

Avery Jenkins is a world-traveling disc golf ambassador. He's played more than 1,500 courses in nearly 30 countries and 49 states (gotta get North Dakota!). Today, Grant and Jen join you in hearing about Avery's career building up to the 2009 PDGA Pro World title, and his career since then – which now includes a lot of course design among other ven…

Our first interview with a mental game professional! Purple is a disc golf mindfulness coach who's worked with the likes of Kona Panis. Hear his process, learn more about mindfulness, and how it can increase your enjoyment of the game, and decrease the suffering surrounding it. Connect with Purple on his website, instagram, or twitter. If you're in…

After the 2023 Dynamic Disc Open on the Disc Golf Pro Tour, some called victor Parker Welck a "flash in the pan." Now, after multiple off-season wins including the Shelly Sharpe Memorial, he's the flavor of the month. But Parker knows the recipe for success on tour, and he's hungry.By PDGA Radio

Is young & fearless better than seasoned & safe? Optimize risk for better course management and adapt to a changing game. MERCH!! If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content and ad-free bonus episodes, visit our Patreon. SOURCES: Prelude quote is from John Wooden, Legendary American Basketball Coac…

A new year means an update to the PDGA's Official Rules of Disc Golf. PDGA Policy & Compliance Specialist Robert Leonard joins Grant and Jen for a sprint through the rulebook.By PDGA Radio

StatMando's statistics and social posts have added intrigue and texture to the coverage of PDGA Majors and DGPT events since 2021. In an exciting development, the PDGA announced the acquisition of StatMando in December, 2023. StatMando co-founded Dion Arlyn – now of the PDGA – joins Grant and Jen to talk about StatMando's past AND future.…

3X World Champ who faced down legends like Ken Climo—becoming 1,000 rated at 39, then MAINTAINED that rating for 20+ years. His game has adapted but his ESSENTIAL 4-part fieldwork routine remained constant. Connect with RonCon on Instagram @conversejr If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content or …

Chantel's Immersive covers how to emotionally recover from poor outcomes and enjoy the game. Plus listener send from Phoenix FPO player Sarah Isaac telling a story of an opponent playing mind games. MERCH!! If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content and ad-free bonus episodes, visit our Patreon. S…

Chantel (Miss Frisbees) was a basket case this season with her confidence. Hear how she's grown from camera nerves at her first amateur worlds to taking down her very first DGPT win in 2023. Connect with Chantel on Instagram @missfrisbees, Youtube or stop by her website. If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic f…

In Uli's Immersive, we’ll take a deep dive into early life traumas in high-performing athletes and how it impacts performance and it's connection to flow states. PLUS, an exclusive listener send from Pete Ulibarri telling his stories of Paul growing up, and his own mental game stories and strategies. MERCH!! If you're interested in advertising on t…

Uli was a basket case this season trying to square injury with his confidence and high expectations to win. Hear tips from his sports psychology coaching with legend Bob Rotella, and his theory on childhood traumas and flow states. Connect with Paul on Instagram @1uli, or stop by his Discraft page. If you're interested in advertising on the show, o…

Dr. Derek Wilcox, a sports physiologist, joins Grant and Jen and brings real knowledge that you can apply TODAY when it comes to your offseason disc golf workout plans. In the midst of a fun, broad conversation, you'll learn about a few specific stretches and exercises that will get you started. Disclaimer: Never start a new physical routine withou…

PDGA Deputy Executive Director Mike Downes and Director of Operations Doug Bjerkaas join Grant to announce a new date and a new location for the 2024 Champions Cup – a PDGA Major. Due to the Army Corps of Engineers emergency tree-clearing efforts to mitigate an invasive pine beetle infestation at Wildwood Park in Appling, GA – home of the Internati…

Although Seth Munsey is a bonafie "first responder," he preaches preparedness... and Grant and Jen are here for it. Seth, whose job title is both too long to remember and too short to truly describe his responsibilities, oversees safety for both DGPT events and PDGA Majors. There's a lot to learn from in this episode of PDGA Radio.…

On this edition of PDGA Radio, Grant and Jen have a casual convo about the end of the pros' season and the end of a great 2023 year which saw many great developments in the world of disc golf. But after this episode, stay tuned... More to come from PDGA Radio before we ring in 2024.By PDGA Radio

Co-Founder and Event Director Jonathan Poole knows he probably forgot to mention SOMETHING about this week's 25th running of the United States Disc Golf Championships in Rock Hill, SC. But, when there's so much to talk about, that'll happen. Grant and Jen are pretty sure he covered every exciting detail. And afterward, stay for a visit from Calixto…

Grant and Jen welcome John Kirkland, PDGA #100 and eyewitness historian for all things "Frisbee." It's time for stories, tips and a little philosophy of flight on this episode of PDGA Radio.By PDGA Radio

The proposed changes for to the PDGA Rule Book and Competition Manual for 2024 are published for review at pdga.com. To help Grant and Jen (and you) make sense of some of the most impactful changes, we invited Andy Rothschild of the PDGA's Event Support Team to the show. -- Remember, you can provide your own feedback on the proposed rule changes by…

On this PDGA Radio episode, Grant and Jen welcome Karen Hendricks, the Flagstaff-based committee member in charge of sustainability at the 2023 PDGA Masters Disc Golf World Championships.By PDGA Radio

First, Grant and Jen talk to hall-of-famers Jay "Yeti" Reading and Des Reading about the Educational Disc Golf Experience, which introduces disc golf to kids through schools and youth organizations. Then, we welcome in Therese and Athena Cuevas, two competitors at this week's 2023 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships.…

On this episode of PDGA Radio, Grant and Jen welcome 2023 Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Champion Philo Brathwaite. We chat, play Quick Qs and generally learn a lot we DIDN'T know about him. Then, we hear the inspirational story of GOLO content contributor Steve Wyatt, and how disc golf is part of his health and fitness journey.…

James Koizumi (PDGA #126027) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.By PDGA Radio

Luke Turnbull (PDGA #63994) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.By PDGA Radio

Nate Heinold (PDGA #49340) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.By PDGA Radio

Timothy Petrea (PDGA #34756) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.By PDGA Radio

Adam Wright (PDGA #6387) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.By PDGA Radio

Geoff Hungerford (PDGA #688) is a candidate in the 2023 PDGA Board of Directors elections. Voting begins on July 1.By PDGA Radio

First, Grant and Jen are joined by Andre Lodder and Matt Lisac, leaders of the new Canadian Disc Golf Tour – a professional series providing new opportunities for Canada's pros to compete. After that, we meet Nina Everson, the creative businesswoman behind Disc Golf Pins.By PDGA Radio

Grant and Jen take a few minutes to talk about the 2023 PDGA Champions Cup before bidding it "farewell" until next year and turning the focus toward a busy summer with more PDGA Majors on the horizon.By PDGA Radio

This episode of PDGA Radio is out just a few days early. Why? Because there's some info about getting in on a Boda Brothers project on Kickstarter, and the deadline is rapidly approaching. However, Grant and Jen get a chance to chat about much more with our guests, Steve & Todd Dodge.By PDGA Radio

PDGA Board of Directors President Nate Heinold has important details to share regarding how candidates will be selected for the board of directors elections in 2023 and beyond. And, while we've got Nate, Grant and Jen chat him up about the upcoming PDGA Champions Cup, where Nate will be tournament director.…

Super special bonus crossover episode with the one and only PDGA Radio Podcast. Grant Zellner and Jennifer Allen interviewed me for Women's History Month in March. Enjoy the interview about my personal story, and why I started the Basket Case Podcast. And stay tuned for Season 2! It's in the works with some amazing guests. In the meantime, rate, re…

We're wrapping up Women's History Month on PDGA Radio with TWO conversations with women who have created their own unique spaces in our disc golf world. First, Grant and Jen sit down for an inspiring chat with pro-turned-business-owner Tina Oakley of Whale Sacs fame. After that, Chelsea Howells joins us to talk about how her Basket Case podcast was…

Season 2023 is coming soon with a lineup of amazing pros and major insights!! Until then, enjoy this BONUS episode with legend Lisa Fajkus on practice, performance anxiety and what she’s learned from over 17 years of tournament experience. Hear how she literally and figuratively gets herself out of pitfalls, and keeps her positivity and love for th…

March is Women's History Month and PDGA Radio is celebrating the women who tell our stories. Sheryl Newland (#76) and Tita Ugalde (#83) join Grant and Jen to talk about hopping freight trains, kissing Steady Ed and more... including a special event that will be part of this year's USWDGC.By PDGA Radio

On this episode of PDGA Radio with Grant and Jennifer, Jen catches up with Catrina Allen hot off her win at the Las Vegas Challenge....but, the focus of the convo turns to the previous several months. Cat tells us about her purposeful off-season and her mindset coming into 2023.By PDGA Radio

Big Episode! First, PDGA Marketing Director Danny Voss joins Grant to talk about the exciting launch of new PDGA branding. Then Grant and Jen visit with Las Vegas Challenge Tournament Director Jessica Jacquart and Assistant TD Scott Merritt.By PDGA Radio

In Kona's Immersive, we’ll take a deep dive into performance anxiety, panic attacks, and the many ways social media can interfere with your mental game and sports performance. MERCH!! If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content and ad-free bonus episodes, visit our Patreon. SOURCES: The prelude quo…

Grant and Jen welcome David Wiggins, Jr. and Albert Tamm – two competitors from the 2022 United States Distance Championship. Learn about how they got into disc golf, how they throw so far, and how you can see coverage of the championship for yourself.By PDGA Radio