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The Upshot

Hosted by Charlie Eisenhood, Josh Mansfield

The Upshot is Ultiworld Disc Golf's news and analysis podcast, hosted by Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield. It covers the business of disc golf, tournament previews and recaps, and interviews with players. With 776 episodes released roughly every six days and a median length of about 70 minutes, it draws an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a suggested rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Upshot

A long-running weekly disc golf news show with a loyal, engaged niche audience

  • Over 770 episodes since 2016, with a median episode length above 70 minutes
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 271 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
  • Hosts cover the business of disc golf, and each tournament cycle drives preview and recap episodes
Best foroutdoor and sporting goodsdisc golf equipment and apparelsports brand awareness
Watch forAudience is a niche sport segment, so reach is modest and the estimated downloads are low confidence.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports85%
Business10%
Hobbies & Interests5%
Formats
co-hosted analysis, interview, event preview and recap, mailbag Q&A
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 271 ratings, which points to 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, adjusted for a long-running weekly show on Spreaker with an active subscriber base and a sport-specific niche.
Audience asks aboutWho is winning the current disc golf season and whyWhat is changing in the business of professional disc golfHow do upcoming tournaments like USDGC and DGPT Playoffs shape the standings
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The website invites advertising inquiries and offers banners, wraps, video prerolls and content sponsorships, and the show offers subscriber benefits.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Sports news and analysis episode titles with no explicit flag; the feed is marked non-explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 85 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.

The Upshot is Ultiworld Disc Golf's news and analysis podcast, hosted by Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield. From the business of disc golf to the most compelling competition, The Upshot breaks down the biggest topics in the sport.
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About The Upshot

The Upshot is the news and analysis podcast of Ultiworld Disc Golf, hosted by Charlie Eisenhood, publisher of Ultiworld, and Josh Mansfield, a disc golfer who road trips to new courses. The show breaks down the business of the sport, tournament previews and recaps, and player interviews, drawing on the Ultiworld website and the feed.

The podcast has 776 episodes since May 2016 and releases roughly every six days, with a median episode length of about 70 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 271 ratings with an average of 4.6, according to Apple Podcasts. Subscribers to Ultiworld also get bonus segments and rapid reaction shows.

Listeners are estimated to be disc golf fans, mostly in the United States, in the range of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the website invites advertising inquiries. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, which suits outdoor and disc golf equipment brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Upshot can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Upshot

How much does The Upshot charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates, and the show's own advertising team sets final terms.

What is The Upshot about?

The Upshot is Ultiworld Disc Golf's news and analysis podcast. It covers the business of disc golf, tournament previews and recaps, and player interviews, hosted by Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield.

How do I contact The Upshot about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The website also lists an advertising address for custom packages.

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