Unstable Discourse - A Disc Golf Podcast
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Hosted by 3 disc golf entrepreneurs and one professional trivia master, Unstable Discourse brings listeners behind the scenes of a highly active disc golf scene; the greater Chicagoland area. Each episode covers a topic that applies to disc golfers worldwide. You get to be a fly on the wall for conversations with influential personalities in the sport ranging from Paul McBeth to the local Chicagoland heroes. The show pairs serious topics like mental health and community building with a healthy dose of it's signature brand of 14 year old boy humor. Welcome in!
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Episodes
Season 2 Episode 7 - 'To the Window, to the Finwall' - with Zach Finwall
May 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThe guys are yet again holed up in the Board Room at Embers Tap House in Lockport, Il. This time they bring in local disc golfer and first-year touring pro Zack Finwall. They get into the trials and tribulations of Zack's rookie touring season and what it takes to survive, as discussing his reputation as an ambassador of the sport in the area. Jason and Sean reveal a curse that plagues their family, we break a few eggs learning how to make the perfect whiskey sour, and Alex voices his str...
Season 2 Episode 6 - Hey Ladies 2: Dixon Stuff; The Other Nora
May 14, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 83.9 MBIn a sequel to the season one episode, the guys bring in Nora Balayti of Dixon Disc Golf to discuss how women's disc golf has evolved in the last year. An official gallery was formed while this episode was recorded - featuring former 'Hey Lady' Amy Laskowski, Sheila Callahan, Lauren Lakeberg, Erin Havok and Maddy Callahan. The guys try to keep up with Nora as they discuss plenty of Dixon things while munching on some phenomenal baked goods from friend of the show Rachel Braband. Also, J...
Season 2 Episode 6 - 'Hey Ladies 2: Dixon Stuff; The Other Nora' - with Nora Balayti
May 14, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 83.9 MBIn a sequel to the season one episode, the guys bring in Nora Balayti of Dixon Disc Golf to discuss how women's disc golf has evolved in the last year. An official gallery was formed while this episode was recorded - featuring former 'Hey Lady' Amy Laskowski, Sheila Callahan, Lauren Lakeberg, Erin Havok and Maddy Callahan. The guys try to keep up with Nora as they discuss plenty of Dixon things while munching on some phenomenal baked goods from friend of the show Rachel Braband. Also, J...
Season 2 Episode 5 - 'Look At This Photograph' - with Lauren Lakeberg
April 23, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 86 MBThe guys have found their new home, recording their 3rd week in the Board Room at 933 above Embers Tap House in Lockport. They're joined by the adorable locally and nationally renowned photographer Lauren Lakeberg. They get into what it takes to align the stars and get those perfect disc golf photos. Alex gets repeatedly mutilated by a train while recording, Sheila Callahan sits in the peanut gallery, and Jason tells us just how excited he is to be the newest Dellwood Disc Golf employee. ...
Season 2 Episode 5 - Look At This Photograph
April 23, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 86 MBThe guys have found their new home, recording their 3rd week in the Board Room at 933 above Embers Tap House in Lockport. They're joined by the adorable locally and nationally renowned photographer Lauren Lakeberg. They get into what it takes to align the stars and get those perfect disc golf photos. Alex gets repeatedly mutilated by a train while recording, Sheila Callahan sits in the peanut gallery, and Jason tells us just how excited he is to be the newest Dellwood Disc Golf employee. ...
Season 2 Episode 4 - The Saenz of Time (AKA inSAENZ in the membrane)
April 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThe guys are back in the board room at 933 with the living J-Town legend himself - special Guest Jesse Saenz. After last episode's debauchery, they get down to business as usual getting to the heart of the J-Town doubles league and what it takes to get featured on a Photoshop Friday. They also celebrate 4 years of DDG while Jason does a deep dive into some ancestral Irish recipes.
Season 2 Episode 4 - 'The Saenz of Time (AKA inSAENZ in the membrane)' - with Jesse Saenz
April 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThe guys are back in the board room at 933 with the living J-Town legend himself - special Guest Jesse Saenz. After last episode's debauchery, they get down to business as usual getting to the heart of the J-Town doubles league and what it takes to get featured on a Photoshop Friday. They also celebrate 4 years of DDG while Jason does a deep dive into some ancestral Irish recipes.
Season 2 Episode 3 - You down with 933? Yeah you know me
March 25, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBRecorded on-site in the board room at 933, the upstairs bar room at Embers Tap house in Lockport, IL. Jason takes control of this episode and tests the guys' knowledge with some disc golf trivia. We also find out Jason and Sean's shared love of oatmeal raisin cookies, alternative uses for shhhh...aving cream, and what Hagrid's real name is.
Season 2 Episode 2 - 'Werk Hard, Play Hard' - with Brandon Wright
March 11, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIn their first 'on location' recording, the guys meet up with Brandon Wright, owner of Werk Force Brewing, for the low down on what its like to be an old school disc golfer/dealer/trader/barterer. They also discuss the stresses of owning a small business, how many cases of beer you can hide in a Chevy Suburban, and why Brandon and Jason were likely separated at birth.
Season 2 Episode 2 - Werk Hard, Play Hard.
March 11, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIn their first 'on location' recording, the guys meet up with Brandon Wright, owner of Werk Force Brewing, for the low down on what its like to be an old school disc golfer/dealer/trader/barterer. They also discuss the stresses of owning a small business, how many cases of beer you can hide in a Chevy Suburban, and why Brandon and Jason were likely separated at birth.
Episode 1 - Who's Your Caddie?
February 25, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 88.9 MBThe Guys are joined by disc golfer and Youtube personality 'Caddie Disc Golf' aka Ryan Miller. They discuss what it takes to be a disc golf influencer in 2021 and what it means to be a Discmania Ambassador. They also dive into how the rapid growth of disc golf relates to skateboarding, not being able to spectate thanks to Covid, and what kind of pics are on Jason's OnlyFans page.
Season 2 Episode 1 - 'Who's Your Caddie?' - with Ryan Miller
February 25, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 88.9 MBThe Guys are joined by disc golfer and Youtube personality 'Caddie Disc Golf' aka Ryan Miller. They discuss what it takes to be a disc golf influencer in 2021 and what it means to be a Discmania Ambassador. They also dive into how the rapid growth of disc golf relates to skateboarding, not being able to spectate thanks to Covid, and what kind of pics are on Jason's OnlyFans page.
Season 2 Episode 1 - Who's Your Caddie?
February 25, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 88.9 MBThe Guys are joined by disc golfer and Youtube personality 'Caddie Disc Golf' aka Ryan Miller. They discuss what it takes to be a disc golf influencer in 2021 and what it means to be a Discmania Ambassador. They also dive into how the rapid growth of disc golf relates to skateboarding, not being able to spectate thanks to Covid, and what kind of pics are on Jason's OnlyFans page.
BONUS episode - Jingle These Bells
December 24, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 85.6 MBThe guys couldn't stay away, so here comes another UNCENSORED bonus episode. There's some disc golf talk, some good ol' fashioned Christmas chatter, and who can go through the holiday season without talking about Taco Bell? So snuggle up by the fire with some milk and cookies while Unstable Discourse puts you in the mood.... for Christmas. And aliens.
BONUS episode - Gobble Gobble f**kers
November 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBStrap in for some UNCENSORED turkey talk! The guys decided they couldn't wait until next season and got together for some bonus shenanigans. They bucked what has become the traditional UD format and attempted to bullshit their way though 90 minutes of audio. Not a moment too soon mind you, as it's JUST in time for you listeners to have something to crank up and listen to on the way to grandma's house.
Episode 15 - Season Recap
October 28, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 88 MBAfter 17 long years, give or take, the boys are FINALLY back for the recap of the inaugural season of the Unstable Discourse Podcast. This finale takes us through a mini episode breakdown, gameshow style, and hits on the highlights - what they can remember of them. They also discuss the combination of Cobra Kai and Airfryer Guy, and why waffles are a superior breakfast sauce/syrup vessel.
Episode 14 - The Wunderkind
August 27, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 83.5 MBThe guys are joined by disc golfer Patrick Richert - who in just a few short months has gone from relatively new and inexperienced to hanging with (and beating) the big dogs in the MPO field. We talk BMX, bowling and why Patrick sleeps in the nude. We also find out why Alex enjoys baby wipes and which Pixar movies make Jason bawl like a baby.
Episode 13 - Don't Do the Crime if You Can't Do the Time
August 14, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThe guys bring in Special Guest and friend Mark Grabavoy to discuss the methods behind his madness: Inparcerated, the Joliet Prison Putting League, and the new yet-unnamed 'Gold Level' course being constructed. We also learn a new word for ball golf, and find out how exactly Jason brushes his teeth.
Episode 12 - Golden Media Showers 2 - The Peequel
July 30, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBPreviously, the guys had discussed the present and future of disc golf media. This time, they bring in Leo 'Doc' Borowski to give us a look into how he went about bringing disc golf to network television in the early 2000's, and how it might possibly have shaped the way we see disc golf today. Also, we crown the winner of our Oreo cramming/guessing contest, and learn how far Jason would go to get with a late 90's Alicia Silverstone.
Episode 11 - Linq'd in
July 17, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBSpecial Guest Mike Zivanovic of Linq Disc Golf chats with the guys about his new disc golf company that centers itself around friends, family, wellness and health. Alex is disgusted by the groups 'best fries' consensus, and we are all surprised by Jason's choice in televisions shows when he was in college.
Episode 10 - Golden Media Showers
July 02, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThe guys discuss disc golf media - the good, the bad, and the mediocre. On the heels of the announcement that Jomez will be partnering with CBS sports to deliver the Dynamic Discs Open coverage in August, the guys also delve into the relevance of live disc golf coverage, and what they think it will take for it to be a popular and viable option going forward.
Episode 9 - Hot Single Amateurs in Your Area
June 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThe guys get the latest take on the amateur perspective. Special Guests VJ Jokubauskas and Jared Gardener walk us through their battle for top MA3 spot in the latest local tournament, as well as what it takes to grow and compete as a disc golfer in one of the most competitive areas in the country.
Episode 7.5 - The Ultimate Disc Golf Destination
June 03, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBBONUS EPISODE! Ryan and Alex connected with Mats Adamczak, the man responsible for the most ambitious and groundbreaking project in the history of disc golf...
Episode 7.5 - The Ultimate Disc Golf Destination
June 03, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBBONUS EPISODE! Ryan and Alex connected with Mats Adamczak, the man responsible for the most ambitious and groundbreaking project in the history of disc golf...
Episode 8 - The Bearded One
June 03, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBProfessional disc golfer, course designer and all around man-of-mystery Dana Vicich joins us for a look into the life of the pro - balancing a disc golf career, work with Discmania, and family. We may also get to the bottom of what's really in that beard...
Episode 7 - Disc Golf RULEZ
May 20, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThe guys exchange disc golf rules situations and some of the lesser known rules concepts that every player should know.
Episode 6 - Hey Ladies!
May 06, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThe guys welcome in special guest and Birdie Babe founding member Amy Laskowski for a look into the state of women's disc golf in the area - what it looks like currently, and what needs to happen to ensure a flourishing future.
Episode 5 - NKOTB
April 23, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBWe dive in to a rookie's view of running a tournament for the first time - with guest Cory Simonich and his event - The Funk. (@Highland Park, Joliet - Sunday August 23, 2020)
Episode 4 - Mind Yo Biz'
April 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBCoping with Covid - Disc Golf Edition. We spout some info about the latest issues with the shut down of the area's disc golf scene.
Episode 3 - 'Dis Course Design
March 26, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBSean spearheads this discussion into what it takes to design and install a disc golf course, from concept to execution.
Ep. 2 - In Da Club
March 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBWhat makes a disc golf club great? What makes us proud to be members of a club? What's it take to run a club? We chop it all up with America's Sweetheart, Mr. Dan Schlitter. We also introduced the new 'Mailbag' segment where we address questions from the audience.
Episode 2 - In Da Club
March 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBWhat makes a disc golf club great? What makes us proud to be members of a club? What's it take to run a club? We chop it all up with America's Sweetheart, Mr. Dan Schlitter. We also introduced the new 'Mailbag' segment where we address questions from the audience.
Episode 1- The Tourney Journey
February 26, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBEpisode 1: ‘Tourney Journey’ delves into the creation of a tournament. What it takes, where to go, what to do. In each episode we will have segments where we will catch up on what’s happening in the Chicagoland disc golf scene.
Ep. 1- The Tourney Journey
February 26, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBEpisode 1: ‘Tourney Journey’ delves into the creation of a tournament. What it takes, where to go, what to do. In each episode we will have segments where we will catch up on what’s happening in the Chicagoland disc golf scene.
Episode 0
February 19, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MBWhat can you expect from this podcast? This introduction episode provides a brief overview of what to expect from the future of this show.