Jory Reid from Jory’s Fly Dyes is done—he announced in March 2024 his intention to complete his FINAL 100 dyes, before closing his accounts and stepping away. We sat down to chronicle what he’s leaving behind, to help the next generation of disc dyers (and their clients) interact more positively and create more meaningfully. If you're interested in…

Mindfulness Special! Keep score without tanking your mental game, bounce back after a bad first round without rage quitting, and increase your brain body connection. Listener Sends: Brooks Mischel + Andrew Ahrendt, Ph.D. This is a Basket Case first! Andrew, an actual, professional clinical and sports psychologist gives his input on how mindfulness …

Our first interview with a mental game professional! Purple is a disc golf mindfulness coach who's worked with the likes of Kona Panis. Hear his process, learn more about mindfulness, and how it can increase your enjoyment of the game, and decrease the suffering surrounding it. Connect with Purple on his website, instagram, or twitter. If you're in…

Is young & fearless better than seasoned & safe? Optimize risk for better course management and adapt to a changing game. MERCH!! If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content and ad-free bonus episodes, visit our Patreon. SOURCES: Prelude quote is from John Wooden, Legendary American Basketball Coac…

3X World Champ who faced down legends like Ken Climo—becoming 1,000 rated at 39, then MAINTAINED that rating for 20+ years. His game has adapted but his ESSENTIAL 4-part fieldwork routine remained constant. Connect with RonCon on Instagram @conversejr If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content or …

Chantel's Immersive covers how to emotionally recover from poor outcomes and enjoy the game. Plus listener send from Phoenix FPO player Sarah Isaac telling a story of an opponent playing mind games. MERCH!! If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content and ad-free bonus episodes, visit our Patreon. S…

Chantel (Miss Frisbees) was a basket case this season with her confidence. Hear how she's grown from camera nerves at her first amateur worlds to taking down her very first DGPT win in 2023. Connect with Chantel on Instagram @missfrisbees, Youtube or stop by her website. If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic f…

In Uli's Immersive, we’ll take a deep dive into early life traumas in high-performing athletes and how it impacts performance and it's connection to flow states. PLUS, an exclusive listener send from Pete Ulibarri telling his stories of Paul growing up, and his own mental game stories and strategies. MERCH!! If you're interested in advertising on t…

Uli was a basket case this season trying to square injury with his confidence and high expectations to win. Hear tips from his sports psychology coaching with legend Bob Rotella, and his theory on childhood traumas and flow states. Connect with Paul on Instagram @1uli, or stop by his Discraft page. If you're interested in advertising on the show, o…

Super special bonus crossover episode with the one and only PDGA Radio Podcast. Grant Zellner and Jennifer Allen interviewed me for Women's History Month in March. Enjoy the interview about my personal story, and why I started the Basket Case Podcast. And stay tuned for Season 2! It's in the works with some amazing guests. In the meantime, rate, re…

Season 2023 is coming soon with a lineup of amazing pros and major insights!! Until then, enjoy this BONUS episode with legend Lisa Fajkus on practice, performance anxiety and what she’s learned from over 17 years of tournament experience. Hear how she literally and figuratively gets herself out of pitfalls, and keeps her positivity and love for th…

In Kona's Immersive, we’ll take a deep dive into performance anxiety, panic attacks, and the many ways social media can interfere with your mental game and sports performance. MERCH!! If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content and ad-free bonus episodes, visit our Patreon. SOURCES: The prelude quo…

Kona was a basket case this season after earning a huge contract, and social media following, 2022 was set up to be The year of confidence for Kona. Hear how she’s worked through mental game struggles this season, and the unforeseen obstacles of health, panic attacks, and online hate—plus how she’s pushing through the transition to 2023: The year o…

In Robert's Immersive, we’ll take a deep dive into the five key ways music can improve sports performance, binaural beats, and the brain-body connection that can help you literally shake off a bad shot. Pro Picks Spotify Playlist Brain Waves Binaural Beats App If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus co…

Robert was a basket case after taking second and amateur worlds, but came back hard to win the 2022 Rookie of The Year Award. Hear stories like taking a snowman at USWDGC—and his strategies for shaking it off, and staying in the moment. Connect with Robert on Instagram @rnburridge and check out his sponsors Lone Star Discs, and DryV Bagz. PLUS chec…

Offensive vs. defensive playing styles, psychological momentum, and dealing with haters & negativity bias. If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content and ad-free bonus episodes, visit our Patreon. SOURCES: The prelude quote is from Drake. Sean McCann, Ph.D. Article - Offensive vs. Defensive Player…

Hear Natalie Ryan's shot-for-shot internal dialogue as she chased and faced down the best FPO players in the world in 2022. Plus, her struggles and strategies for staring into the void of hate, without losing herself in it. This interview was recorded BEFORE the PDGA's Trans Policy, and we discuss trans females play in FPO. Connect with Natalie on …

In Aaron's Immersive, we’ll take a deep dive into concepts like tilting, luck vs. skill, and how to harness the psychological advantages of being the underdog. If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content and ad-free bonus episodes, visit our Patreon. SOURCES: The prelude quote is from The Mental Ga…

Aaron—The Goose—Gossage was a basket case this season, placing 2nd at 2022 Pro Worlds. Hear his shot-for-shot internal dialogue as the underdog at 2022 Pro Worlds, and the ONE shot he wishes he could take back—It's not the shot you might think. Plus, his perspectives on nerves, luck, and the concept of tilting. Connect with Aaron on Instagram, and …

In Ali’s Immersive, we’ll take a deep dive into the mindset she had going into amateur worlds, feeling some imposter syndrome during her rookie season, and how a forever caddy can lead to a better round. If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to become a Fanatic for bonus content and ad-free bonus episodes, visit our Patreon. SOUR…

Ali was a basket case this season about transitioning from the amateur division into a pro. Hear what it’s like to win big at a tournament like amateur worlds, and her personal journey there. Plus mental game advantages like forever caddies, music, mantras and the all-important: confidence. Connect with @discgolfali on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter …

A Basket Case Immersive is a deep dive into the narratives from the previous episode, to try and understand what’s going on between our ears in those moments. When we shine a light on the human pitfalls at play, you can add action and awareness to your bag of trick shots next tournament. If you're interested in advertising on the show, or want to b…

Eagle was a basket case this season about injury & self fulfilling narratives. Hear the play-by-play of pushing through to win the European Open, facing down Paul McBeth, and strategies like books, breath work, and a disc golf contract he reads before every round. Connect with eagle on instagram and checkout his merch and sponsors: Discmania & Grip…

Season 1 of basket case is almost here! Ever wonder what is going through the minds of the pros when they make or shank a shot? Basket Case is a podcast about the mental side of the sport, for people who are crazy about it. Hear the struggles, strengths and strategies disc golfers face, so we can all feel a little more human, work on our brains and…