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DGA's (and Kansas City's) Ali Smith joins me to talk about tour life, the cash streak, reflections on the OTB Open and more!
DGA's (and Kansas City's) Ali Smith joins me to talk about tour life, the cash streak, reflections on the OTB Open and more!
Crispian joins Becca to have an honest conversation about physical and mental health, disc golf, and resilience.
Share this episodeWe discuss the PDGA's new gender based divisions policy and more.
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A recap of the 2021 Women't Global Event. Featuring Nova Politte and Kim Giannola, recap of the Kansas City Diva Spring Feeva.
Share this episodeBrittany Zimmerman joins me to talk science and disc golf!
Share this episodeDisc golf has seen growth from ultimate players picking up the sport. That exploded last year with the cancellation of the ultimate season. The women's side has seen that growth as well and in this episode we chat with a few of our local ultimate to disc golf competitors.
Many, many thanks to Amanda, Liz, Courtney, Steph, Ali, and Coffee for contributing to this episode.
You can learn more about the Wicked Ultimate team here: https://www.wickedultimate.com
The South 71 Sling tournament is here: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/South_71_Sling_2021
Liz and MKs women's matchplay is here: https://udisc.com/login?r=/matchplay/manage/kansas-city-3/
We get asked all the time about why more women don't play disc golf and this is the elephant in the room. This is just one public conversation, there need to be many more.
What adopted practices during covid times should disc golf continue? Can we get disc golf away from FaceBook?
Share this episodeAndrea and Erikah join Becca to discuss the DD Open at length and the season re-start.
Share this episodeIt's an Empowered Disc Golf takeover! Alexs gives you a tour of the new Kona Disc Golf Course and speaks with Alyssa Martinez about running events.
You can watch the episode here, and make sure to follow Empowered Disc Golf on YouTube and social media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skbSCqeK1C0
Share this episodeSeason Three, episode 1! Nova and Lupe join Becca in the studio to talk about Elevated Baskets, carding with other divisions, and more!
Shoutout to our sponsors: www.ladiesfirstdiscgolf.com and the Heartland Women's Series
Share this episodeLupe and Liz join Becca to talk about all the goings ons in women's disc golf during this offseason. Also discussed is Beth Foister's Ultilworld Disc Golf article that can be found here: https://discgolf.ultiworld.com/2020/01/07/updated-ratings-system-needed-grow-womens-participation/
Share this episodeKim and Nova join Becca to look back on the season so far.
Share this episodeRecap episode for the 2019 United States Women's Disc Golf Championship. FA2 competitor Sarah Hibbs and FPO competitor Andrea Eaton join Becca to talk about their experiences at the event.
Share this episodeElisabeth Borg-Bowman joins Becca to talk about her Tim Selinske US Masters win and discuss age-protected divisions in disc golf. They also look ahead to USWDGC and recap the FPO action from the GMC.
Share this episodeWanna start a women's disc golf league? Courtney and Megan from the Women of the Fort disc golf league talk about how they, along with a couple of other women, started and grew their league in the last year. We also recap the Delaware Disc Golf Challenge and other events from the weekend.
Share this episodeKim joins Becca to talk about her experience competing at the 2019 Professional Disc Golf World Championship in FPO and recap all the action.
Share this episodeLupe and Stephanie join Becca to talk about playing the Midwest Amateur Championship, volunteering for disc golf events, managing expectations, and more!
Share this episodeKirsten Parsley talks Virginia disc golf and gives a preview of the upcoming USWDGC. Includes course information, accommodation recommendations, and more!
Share this episodeKim and Nova are back in the studio. Along with Becca they discuss Listening to Music, Consider All the Lines, Physics of Disc Weight and more. Plus episode 10 of Coach Nova's Red Hot Tip Top Tips!
Share this episodeSara talks about Throw Pink, team events, working at Innova, and so much more!!!
Olivia Cates also stops by to talk about her juniors event happening this Saturday in Eudora, KS.
Share this episodeTeam ACE (Anna, Crispian, and Elisabeth) join Becca to talk Match Play, Disc Golf Etiquette, Making Friends Through Disc Golf and more! We also play juniors worlds disc golf trivia and recap the DGLO.
Share this episodeAlexs Chavez of Empowered Disc Golf talks about empowering disc golf women, content creating, Hawaii, and more!
Check out Empowered Disc Golf's new website at: https://www.empowereddiscgolf.com
YouTube Channel: Empowered Disc Golf
Share this episodeThe #kcdgwondertwins Maddy and Ava take over the podcast! They talk about player packs, the retired Dynamic Discs molds, Juniors Worlds, and more!
Share this episodeJenny San Filippo of Ladies First Disc Golf joins Becca to talk about the Beaver State Fling, fears on the disc golf, the state of the FPO division, and more! Coach Nova is also back with a brand new Red Hot Tip Top Tip.
Share this episodeKelsey talks about competing in MA divisions, retaining amateur status, her bag that maybe belongs in a disc golf museum, and more!
Share this episodeDesiree and Lupe join Becca to talk about glow rounds, playing new courses, tournaments, and more!
Plus, Coach Nova's Red Hot Tip Top Tip and Women's Disc Golf Trivia Rebecca Cox edition!
Share this episodeErin talks about running a women's league, tournament directing, making time to play when you have kids and more!
You can find out more information about the Midwest Women's Tour here:https://www.facebook.com/MWDGT/
Share this episodeIn this week's episode, Kim and Nova join Becca to talk about several topics including: the mental game, warming up, the pain of adding new shots, the updated PDGA policy on eligibility for gender-protected divisions, and more!
We also play a special hall of fame edition of Women's Disc Golf Trivia and Coach Nova has a special guest!
Share this episodeCathy McDevitt talks about CR Farm Disc Golf, Maine, running a disc golf business and more!
You can find out more about CR Farm Disc Golf at https://www.facebook.com/crfarmdg/
Share this episodeLupe, Liz, and Becca talk all the happenings of the Glass Blown Open 2019. Coach Nova gives a great tip about knowing about discs that aren't in your bag and we play Women's Disc Golf Trivia: Catrina Allen edition.
Share this episodeSara talks about dogs, discs, raising money for charity through disc golf, and more!
You can find out more about Sara's Junior Worlds sponsorship here: Bit.ly/juniorsponsorship
You can find Sara on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/saralambo/
Share this episodeAndrea Eaton and Erikah Weir join Becca to talk about connecting the women's disc golf community, how to practice to improve, Colorado and more!
Announcing the new Women's Disc Golf Slack channel where women can go to support and encourage one another! Email ladiesofthechains@gmail.com or discgolftrekker@gmail.com for more info!
Share this episodeCallie talks about getting started in disc golf, 2019 tour plans, and her approach to the game.
You can find Callie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/callie_mcmorran_64751/
You can find Hailey King on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kinghailey33/
Share this episodeDesiree and Lupe join Becca to talk the Kansas City Corporate Challenge and what's in their bags and why.
0:00 Intro/Monthly Patreon Giveaway/Whatchubeendiscing
7:58 Disc Golf Strong Tip
13:14 Kansas City Corporate Challenge
27:58 Build Your Bag
59:14 Coach Nova's Red Hot Tip Top Tip
61:26 League/Tournament Spotlight
65:13 FPO Recap
70:06 Shoutouts/Outro
Share this episodeChristina talks Texas disc golf, disc selection, lefty life, and more!
You can follow Christina on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/christinalinthicum50045/
Share this episodeKim and Nova join Becca to talk about tournaments, TD pay, player packs, payouts and more!
0:00 Intro, DGPT Fantasy Giveaway Winner, Whatchubeendiscing
8:20 What Would You Throw? Hole 7 at Waco https://dcaz3d51ftzmw.cloudfront.net/courses/brazosparkeast/2019/7.jpg
15:21 Topic of the Week: The Future of Tournaments, for more info about the NextGen visit: https://nextgendiscgolf.com
54:30 Coach Nova's Red Hot Tip Top Tips
56:34 Women's League Spotlight
59:38 FPO Waco Recap
65:45 Shoutouts/Outro
Missy talks about her disc golf story, plans for 2019, and disc recommendations. And pizza!
Becca also picks a DGPT fantasy winner from the Memorial and makes picks for the 2019 Waco Annual Charity Open.
We're back with episode 1 of season 2! Crispian and Liz join Becca for a discussion podcast:
0:00 Intro/Whatchubeendiscing
7:25 What Would You Throw: LVC Innova Course Hole 2
12:49 Topic of the Week: The Importance of Being Uncomfortable and Apparel
38:35 Coach Nova's Red Hot Tip Top Tips
40:10 Upcoming Women's Event Spotlight
43:49 FPO Recap LVC and Memorial
Share this episodeBecca makes her DGPT fantasy picks for the Memorial Championship presented by Discraft.
Make your picks for your chance to win prizes each tour stop here: https://www.dgpt.com/fantasy.html
Share this episodeLisa talks 2019 touring plans, putting, discs, and more!
Share this episodePaige Bjerkaas talks about getting started in disc golf, DD, dreams for the sport, and builds a bag for a newish female player.
Share this episodeSarah Hokom talks about her move to Team MVP discs, her disc golf history, and women's disc golf!
Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all of the latest Ladies of the Chains news and giveaways. You can also support the podcast on Patreon by visiting ladiesofthechains.com and clicking the support button.
Share this episodeZoe AnDyke offers some fantastic insights and instruction on how to get better.
Share this episodeBecca and Crispian discuss getting better, answer a listener's questions, and recap the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship. Nova Politte provides a pep talk as we head into the off season.
Share this episodeIn today's episode we feature several interviews with players at USWDGC in a variety of divisions: Meg Fittro, Sarah Brown, Michelle Frazer, Amanda Thompson, Madison Walker, Ava Meyer, and Paige Pierce.
Also, is it time for a separate pro USWDGC that happens at the same location every year like USDGC? Are we ready for a short all-women's tour where we can get the pros and amateurs together?
Share this episodeWe recap Pro Worlds and Paige Bjerkaas's epic win. Tracy Lopez and Carrie Rickets give a recap of The Mighty Miss all-women's tournament. Coloradans, podcast fans, and excellent disc golfers Andrea Eaton and Erikah Weir discuss their passion for disc golf.
Share this episodeKristy Moore recaps the Ladies at the Lake tournament and talks women's tournaments.
Kim and Nova talk about their disc golf adventures including Kim's FP40 World Championship win. Then we chat about course design and tournament formats. Finally, we recap FPO tournament action and look ahead to worlds.
Share this episodeIn today's episode: Kaylee Kincaid joins Becca and they talk about a variety of topics including traveling for tournaments, FPO play, and Ledgestone. They also answer listener questions including driving on non-hard surface tee-pads, dealing with sexism on the course, and divisional choices for transgender players.
Ellen Widboom gives a report from the road and talks about her disc golf journey.
Share this episodeA bit of a more relaxed, conversational episode. Lupe joins Becca as they talk LOTC news and disc golf. Liz Borg-Bowman reports on her AM Worlds experience.
Share this episodeIn today's episode, our topic of the week is "Yo Body" discussing things we can do to feel our best physically on the course.
Team Westside Disc's FPO player and athletic trainer Erika Stinchcomb joins us and offers her insights.
We also do a wrap up of junior worlds, the weekend's A-Tiers and discuss lightweight discs.
Share this episodeIt's a mega-episode! This one has a bit of everything:
Nova Politte and Kim Giannola join Becca as co-hosts. We talk with upcoming player Edie Heard and her dad Sam as well as Cynthia Ricciotti's dad Dino.
Next, Team Legacy's Lauren Butler joins us for a discussion about tournament divisions, playing pro, and getting sponsored.
We then answer questions about ratings and being filmed when playing. TD Chris Rodriguez talks about the La Nina Open and we do a quick FPO wrap up.
Sam and Edie's family owned business: https://www.keydgc.com/
Nova's new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FgLl5iafBs2Azj1myI-NQ
Chris Rodriguez's basket company: https://www.facebook.com/elguapobaskets/
Jenny San Filippo joins as co-host and we discuss business and disc golf. Also, an interview with Danielle Charlier, the DGPT's newest hire. Danielle was a key part of getting the women's shot by shot coverage airing the same day with live commentary.
To support the DGPT's women's disc golf coverage, please email Danielle at: danielle@dgpt.com
Visit Jenny's awesome online business: http://ladiesfirstdiscgolf.com/
In todays episode, we talk with juniors Cynthia Ricciotti and Ava Meyer. You can see both of them in the Kansas City Luck of the Draw DD videos. You can also see Cynthia outdriving Paige and Ricky here: https://youtu.be/_5I-wXuts1A
We also discuss the WGE, our tournament here in Kansas City, and getting women to play more tournaments. Amy Crowe offers insights into junior's play and what we can do to encourage more kids to play. We also answer a couple of wonderful listener questions and do a quick wrap up of FPO action.
Link for Kids Disc Golf: https://www.kidsdiscgolf.com/
Share this episodeOur Saturday in Emporia experience! Featuring several interviews with FPO players and other women involved in disc golf. Insights into what players are excited about and ideas to grown the women's game. Listen to the end for a hilarious "podcastbomb." Our 400 FB likes giveaway will be happening soon, visit our FB page or follow us on instagram.
Share this episodeA short led meditation you can use while playing on the course.
Share this episodeIn today's episode, one of the most important aspects of golf: the mental game! We answer listener questions, and give tips on how to overcome anxiety and improve your game. Featured is a relaxation meditation you can use on the course from Jaimee Crosby and an interview with therapist and disc golfer Anthony Puryear.
Learn more about Jaimee's Yoga for Disc Golf program here: https://www.facebook.com/yogafordiscgolf/
Share this episodeIn this week's episode, we feature an insightful interview with Whale Sacs' owner and team Dynamic Disc's Tina Stanaitis. We also get into it, discussing some of the controversial topics in women's disc golf and our ideas of how to grow disc golf amongst women. There's some great news about FPO post-produced coverage and our first giveaway!
Share this episodeIn this episode, we cover the Women's Global Event, being a TD, and starting a league. We all discuss choosing a division and players packs. Team Ozone Disc's Nova Politte provides an informative and entertaining interview.
Share this episodeWelcome to the Ladies of the Chains disc golf podcast. In today's episode we talk with reigning Am Advanced Masters Women's Champion Kim Giannola. We also discuss our own disc golf backgrounds and playing in your first tournament. We discuss a listener question and do a quick wrap up of FPO action and coverage from the first two big tournaments of 2018. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback and can be reached through our website: www.ladiesofthechains.com or ladiesofthechains@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
Share this episodeWelcome to the Ladies of the Chains disc golf podcast, a podcast created and produced by female disc golfers where we talk all things women's disc golf. Join the conversation and give us your questions or discussion topics by leaving us a message on our Facebook page or emailing ladiesofthechains@gmail.com. Full episodes coming soon!
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