PDGA Radio News
Relaunched in 2022, Grant Zellner #61914 and Jennifer Allen #15354 pilot a show featuring special guests from across the disc golf landscape, listener questions, and more coverage of the pro and amateur game.
PDGA Radio News debuted in 2004 - the same year the term “podcast” was coined. Created by Brian Sullivan #14015 this innovative program delivered a weekly 20-minute broadcast jam-packed with fast-paced, up-to-the-minute content all about disc golf. Brian hosted from 2004 through 2006. Then, Steve Kuzenski #29027 took over the mic from 2008 until 2010. In 2018, Steve Hill #103842 and Sara Lamberson #41012 reinvented the show and gave listeners 125 hour-long episodes discussing and detailing the pro tour.
Guest: Justin Menickelli | PDGA Board of Directors President Justin Menickelli joins the show to chat about getting back on the course for responsible, recreational play and to share insights about what changes he thinks are coming to tournaments. Later, Sara shares the wisdom of her “disc golf moms” in honor of Mother’s Day.
Guest: Eric McCabe | 2010 PDGA World Champion Eric McCabe joins this week’s episode of PDGA Radio! The Emporia, Kansas, native chats about managing pro players on the Dynamic Discs/Latitude 64/Westside squad during the coronavirus pandemic (8:25), reminisces on the 10-year anniversary of his world title (28:00), takes on the lightning round (Glass Blown Open hole 16 vs.
Guest: Doug Bjerkaas | Steve and Sara briefly diverge the show into Running Radio before discussing the latest updates to PDGA sanctioning and events (6:50).
Guest: Simon Lizotte | Steve and Sara celebrate episode 100 of PDGA Radio with special guest Simon Lizotte! The human highlight reel joins the show to chat about his life at home during the coronavirus, his burgeoning video blog series, and his affinity for bar games and circus acts (13:05).
Steve and Sara are back with Episode 99 of PDGA Radio! Steve addresses the PDGA’s “Skip The Course. Stay Home” campaign to help slow the spread of the coronavirus and sheds more insight into the organization’s collective reasoning (4:20) before the hosts share their advice for how to ramp up your disc golf game without having to leave the house (11:30).
Steve and Sara discuss the cancellations and postponements resulting from the coronavirus (4:55 ) on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. The hosts also encourage listeners to support their favorite disc golfers and media providers if they can (16:00).
Waco week brings plenty to talk about on PDGA Radio! Steve and Sara open the show by discussing the PDGA’s guidance related to the COVID-19 outbreak and encourage listeners to think about the greater community at large (2:30). Sarah Hokom stops by to chat about her offseason sojourn to Thailand, her Waco Annual Charity Open outlook, and her optimism for women in disc golf (18:20).
Steve and Sara are breaking down the Memorial Championship on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. First, it’s a look at Paige Pierce’s historic performance and the FPO battle for second place (3:10) before discussion shifts to Calvin Heimburg’s robotic putting, Drew Gibson’s mixed bag debut, and why it’s not time to worry about Paul McBeth (16:30).
The 2020 season is about to be officially underway! Steve and Sara recap the Las Vegas Challenge on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio, complete with takeaways on Catrina Allen’s win and putting ups-and-downs and an impressive display from Callie McMorran (6:00).
Steve and Sara build their Disc Golf Mt. Rushmore (1:00) before recapping the Wintertime Open (9:10) on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. Paige Shue stops by to chat about life as a newlywed, her status as the top woman on the Dynamic Discs team, and helicopter rides over Nevada (22:00). After that, it’s a preview and picks for this weekend’s Las Vegas Challenge (45:05).
The proper start to the season is almost here, and we’re ready for it on Jacky Chen Radio -- er, PDGA Radio, that is! Steve and Sara get excited about the up-and-coming Taiwanese player’s 1040-rated debut at the Asia Open (2:35) before shifting to the new batch of PDGA World Rankings (7:35).
Steve and Sara break down Paige Pierce’s Discraft debut at the Samui Swine Classic VII on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. Were they surprised she didn’t emerge with the win? (5:30) Chris Clemons joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion covering his expectations for 2020, Kobe Bryant’s influence on his work ethic, hair care, and more (12:45).
Steve and Sara -- well, maybe just Steve -- are ready for the Big Game this weekend on PDGA Radio! The hosts discuss sponsorship news and tournament information regarding former ultimate player Brodie Smith (7:35), then take on the age-old question about the size of disc golf baskets (14:35). Later, Tim Selinske U.S.
Steve and Sara announce the PDGA Rookies of the Year and Players of the Year (6:05) on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. Plus, what’s going on with Paul McBeth’s ankle injury (15:00)? PDGA board member Mike “Sully” Sullivan drops by to discuss the organization’s disciplinary policy overhaul (21:30).
A new year brings a new interview subject to PDGA Radio! Steve and Sara catch up on player news about Luke Humphries, Austin Hannum, and Henna Blomroos (3:00) before covering the new PDGA Disciplinary Policy (11:50) and ultimate Frisbee star Brodie Smith’s recent conversion to disc golf (14:15).
Holy cow, the 2010s have come to an end! Steve and Sara kick off the last PDGA Radio episode of the decade by discussing the PDGA’s new policy on CBD (2:50). After that, it’s on to player news about Catrina Allen and Missy Gannon (6:55), which leads to a debate: Which manufacturer sports the best Open Women’s team (13:37)?
Five-time PDGA World Champion Paige Pierce joins this week’s episode of PDGA Radio to discuss her new sponsorship deal with Discraft, how she and the company hope to help get more women involved in disc golf, her current trip overseas, and more.
Steve and Sara dive into the latest player news, including Paige Pierce’s sponsor move (2:15), Chris Clemons’ well-deserved contract extension (11:45), and a mysterious screenshot (13:47).
It’s “awards” week on PDGA Radio! But first, Steve and Sara break down the latest news on the PDGA’s 2020 media agreements (2:10), player moves from Nikko Locastro and Henna Blomroos (7:40), and the NextGen Championships (13:30). From there, the hosts give out their very subjective virtual hardware, including accolades for:
PDGA Radio returns after a week hiatus to catch up on the news! First, Steve has Sara judge if his daughter’s Halloween debacle was a kids-being-kids moment or a parenting fail (1:35) before they discuss the 2020 A-Tier schedule (5:45) and partnerships with UDisc (10:00) and Gatekeeper Media (13:10).
It’s time to put a bow on the pro season on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. Steve and Sara break down the DGPT Tour Championship’s Open Women’s playoff (2:05) before talking about the offseason momentum Catrina Allen can take from the event (10:35) and a close MPO battle (16:30). Chris Dickerson joins the show to talk scrambling, his fear of heights, and his newfound nicknames (22:05).
The 2019 season is nearing its end, but there are a couple more big events to break down on PDGA Radio. Steve goes solo this week and recaps an exciting Ed Headrick Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic (2:00), including a focus on Holly Finley (10:05) and his take on why W.R. Jackson serves up better drama than the USDGC (12:50).
We’re looking at the 2020 schedule to kick things off this week on PDGA Radio (1:27)!
It’s USDGC Week, and Steve Hill and Sara Sinclair are previewing the final PDGA Major of 2019 on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio!
We’re talking world domination -- or at least North American domination -- this week on PDGA Radio. Sara Sinclair shares her experience from the United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship (1:40) before she and Steve react to Kristin Tattar’s victory and Paige Pierce’s struggles with her grip (4:45).
Sarah Hokom joins PDGA Radio to talk about her victory at the Green Mountain Championship, a scary situation in Vermont, and her outlook for the upcoming United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship (8:45). Steve and Sara then give their extra takeaways from the GMC, including bits on Brewster vs. Fox Run scoring (34:50) and Nikko Locastro’s resurgence (42:45).
Disc golf legend Barry Schultz joins PDGA Radio this week to talk about his victory at the U.S. Masters Championship (6:25), his relationship with tournament namesake Tim Selinske (9:44), his former life in the plastics industry before this plastics industry (15:10), and the current state of the pro game (21:35). Plus, he weighs in on the GOAT debate (33:50).
It’s time for some armchair disc golfing on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio!
We’re breaking down an exciting finish at the Delaware Disc Golf Challenge on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio! It’s the MPO side first, where Steve and Sara rate their level of surprise at Matt Bell’s chase card comeback (2:08), before veering into Catrina Allen’s perseverance down the stretch (11:50).
Steve Hill and Sara Sinclair are rested up after Pro Worlds (2:30) and are ready to share their five observations from the Open Women’s (6:05) and Open (23:40) divisions on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. Breakout star Emerson Keith joins the show (33:10) to talk about his background in hockey, what’s in store for his disc golf future, and parenthood.