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.
Scott Stokely hosts dozens of special needs clinics each year.
Scott Stokely is 52 and spent more than a decade away from the pro tour. This week, he’s back at the Las Vegas Challenge. How? Why? And what does he expect will happen? — Plus, another “return” to discuss – the PDGA World Rankings… sort of. Grant and Jen discuss.
Jeff Jacquart tells Grant and Jen how to pronounce his name. More importantly, he shines a light on what it takes to put on an event like the Las Vegas Challenge, which Jeff has directed for 23 years.
In the international spirit of the Olympics – and to help us respond to a great listener question – Grant and Jen welcome PDGA International Program Director Brian Hoeniger to the podcast for an interesting and insightful look at the PDGA’s global initiatives.
We don’t care what the groundhog forecasts… at PDGA Radio, Spring is already here. Jeff Spring, director of the Disc Golf Pro Tour joins Grant and Jennifer to talk about the upcoming season and the event that will kick it off — the All Star Weekend.
Sarah drove 1,000 miles to join us. Seriously. We talk about her experience making the PDGA Rules School video series (on PDGA.com) and whether or not a pop-up PDGA rule book is a good idea. We answer a listener’s question about a rule (without visual aids). Plus, Sarah’s hidden talent is three seconds you’ll probably replay a few times.
Drew Gibson drops knowledge on disc design (and reveals who would play him in "The Drew Gibson Story" Hollywood blockbuster.) Then Grant and Jen recap what it took to win Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in 2021 to pump you up for the 2022 season.
Touring pro Kona Panis joins Grant and Jen to chat about exciting developments in her career, what she's looking forward to in 2022 and to answer some lightning round "Quick Qs."
Back on the air... or back IN the air. PDGA Radio is back! Today, get to know your new hosts, Grant Zellner and Jennifer Allen, as we talk about the off season, the "silly" season and PDGA news including some rules updates for 2022.
After more than 2.5 years and 125 episodes, Steve and Sara are signing off from PDGA Radio. The hosts recap an exciting Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship weekend that included signature wins from Hailey King and Kevin Jones, as well as some heartbreaking moments. They close out their run of the show with their own take on the Lightning Round.
Guest: Chris Dickerson | Newly crowned United States Disc Golf Champion Chris Dickerson stops by the show to talk about the mental grind of a wet and wild final round, his takes on chicken fingers, and his on-course fashion sense (26:00). Steve and Sara preview the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship and make the last picks in their season-long competition (1:01:45).
Guest: Sara Nicholson | A big disc golf week means a big episode of PDGA Radio! Steve and Sara discuss the purpose and impact of the #respecthergame campaign (18:30) before welcoming Throw Pink founder Sara Nicholson to the show for a chat (32:00).
Steve and Sara chat about the latest news, including the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s hop across the pond and Disc Golf Hall of Famer Elaine King joining the DiscGolfer Magazine staff (3:55). The hosts then dive into a discussion on race and diversity as it relates to a few current events in the sport (7:10).
Guest: Jay "Yeti" Reading | On this week’s episode of PDGA Radio, Steve and Sara chat about the recently announced USDGC/WNC media plans.
Steve and Sara look back at the MVP Open on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. First, it’s a chat about some of Maple Hill’s quirks and how Steve sees the positive in some rules snafus at the last couple big tournaments (2:30). Later, the hosts tackle the issue of sexism on disc golf social media and how the community can be more welcoming for women (31:00).
Guest: Hailey King | It's time to talk GMC and MVP on PDGA Radio. Steve and Sara break down the Paige Pierce/Hailey King battle in FPO and give love to Kevin Jones: Woods Player.
Guest: Disc Golf Pro Tour CEO Jeff Spring | Steve and Sara chat Brodie Smith’s first career win (4:35) and the CBS Sports airing of the Dynamic Discs Open (8:40) on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio.
Guest: Catrina Allen | Steve and Sara chat PDGA awards (2:00) before Catrina Allen joins the podcast to talk about a “new swagger,” her impact on women coming up in the sport, and where she sees the next phase of her career (9:40).
Guest: Ricky Wysocki | Steve goes solo this week to break down the Ledgestone Insurance Open, including wild OB stats and chatter on the future of the FPO field.
Guest: Ellen Widboom | It was a Cinder-Ellen story at the Idlewild Open, and we’re breaking it down on PDGA Radio. First, Steve lays out his thoughts on why Eagle McMahon’s victory was the most significant of his young career (5:10) before Sara shares her experience playing the tournament (20:00).
Guest: PDGA Events Coordinator Todd Lion | Steve and Sara check in on the latest news on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio, including results from the PDGA Elections (2:40) and the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s enhanced mask requirements for players and spectators (6:50).
Guest: Eagle McMahon | National Disc Golf Day is on the way! Steve and Sara chat about this weekend’s celebration and virtual tournament (1:25) before breaking down Discraft’s Great Lakes Open.
Guest: Ellen Widboom | Ellen Widboom stops by PDGA Radio this week to chat about how she is adjusting to life back on the road, fake bacon, and if she misses her former career in the military (15:00).
Guest: Paige Pierce | Steve and Sara break down the action from the Preserve Championship, including how the course fared (7:45), trivia on Nikko Locastro’s last big win (16:20), and Catrina Allen’s bounceback on the putting green (31:35).
Guest: Noah Meintsma | Steve and Sara break down all the action from the Dynamic Discs Open, including thoughts on Sara’s FPO standout (7:40), Paul McBeth’s subtle adjustments (18:20), and the evolution of the Disc Golf Network’s broadcast (24:12).
Guest: Paul McBeth | The Disc Golf Pro Tour is back, which means we’ve got to have the best pro in the game on PDGA Radio! Paul McBeth joins the show to talk offseason 2.0, the status of his lingering ankle injury, and how a lack of spectators during the season restart won’t change his game (5:05).
Guests: Brian Guice and Ben Smith | A new documentary takes center stage on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. First, Steve and Sara chat about the latest news on PDGA World Championship points requirements (3:30) and Chris Dickerson’s contract extension (8:20).
Guest: Madison Walker | Steve and Sara discuss the PDGA’s statement on BIPOC outreach (2:20) and why they think some disc golf stakeholders are hesitant to address social unrest (6:10) on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio.
Guest: Cale Leiviska | Pro disc golf is almost back! Steve and Sara break down the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s restart plans on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio, including the circuit’s new events and its logistics for play during the COVID-19 pandemic (2:45).
Steve and Sara check in with the latest sanctioning updates (3:39) and ponder the status of this year’s PDGA World Championship events (14:27). Later, the hosts cover the Disc Golf Pro Tour Virtual Putting Invitational, including some upsets and the challenge of getting in the right headspace for an online competition (29:20).
Guests: Jussi Meresmaa and Mahmoud Bahrani | Steve and Sara share some good news on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio! The hosts outline the PDGA’s process for a phased reinstatement of sanctioning and discuss how various regions might be impacted (00:35).