Podcast
Disc Gauntlet Radio
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Disc Gauntlet Radio is a podcast based around all things Disc Gauntlet. Disc Gauntlet is a disc golf events promoter in the state of Nebraska. Join us while we delve into the minds of tournament directors and have casual conversations with various people of all skill levels.
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A Revival of the Plum Creek Disc Golf Course
Apr 2800:52:46Tap to summarizeChris and Vail take us into the second half by having a conversation with Kip Jones, a disc golf representative of Plum Creek Disc Golf Course. Plum Creek is located in Seward, NE. They chat with Kip and talk about his disc golf story and how Plum Creek is making a revival due to a group of hardworking volunteers. Check out the episode for a coupe of upcoming events, including a pop up event in Seward at a new proposed beginners course.
Transcribe →Zipping Through the Early Spring Season
Apr 2701:19:06Tap to summarizeThis podcast episode is the first half a longer recording. Breaking it down, Chris and Vail share a few of their takes on disc golf happenings and PDGA rules. Next the two spend the rest of the podcast reflecting on the first swing of the 2026 season. They provide a recap of the Flatrock Pro/Am sponsored by Visit North Platte, King of the Mill, Hall County Spring Classic, and the McCook Open. The second half of the recording will drop soon!
Transcribe →We're Back!
Mar 401:16:42Tap to summarizeChris Holton and Vail Erickson bring back Disc Gauntlet Radio for the first episode of season 5. It is like riding a bike, but unfortunately they fell off a few times during the podcast. Chris and Vail were both battling colds, so please bear with us while we get back at it.Chris and Vail kick off the episode by discussing some current news and topics in the disc golf world. Next, a discuss of rules starts for the 2026 season, and finally they reflect on 2025 and preview their first sanctioned event of 2026, the Flatrock Pro/Am sponsored by Visit North Platte. Thanks for listening!
Transcribe →The Finale - A look back at 2024 with a small preview of 2025
Dec 31, 202401:18:46Tap to summarizeJesie 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
Transcribe →Revisiting Our Nebraska 18-Hole Dream Course
Dec 27, 202402:10:29Tap to summarizeVail 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!
Transcribe →Bringing Sexy Back...Kind Of
Nov 4, 202401:18:20Tap to summarizeWe 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.
Transcribe →Courses, Tournaments, and a Van down by the River: A conversation with James Fleege and Jonathan Fletcher
Aug 26, 202402:00:35Tap to summarizeChris 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.
Transcribe →Trilogy, Latta, Mangos, and a Conversation with Blaine Wood
Jul 20, 202402:05:00Tap to summarizeJake 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.
Transcribe →Midseason Recap and an Intro to Boomfest
Jun 22, 202401:20:47Tap to summarizeJesie 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.
Transcribe →The Star City Classic w/Tony Odem
May 25, 202401:19:32Tap to summarizeChris, 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.
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