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Shootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 129: Amy Schiller, “Dude, I’m Open!”Lori Daniels joins Jake & Randy to call out 3 women who are up and coming Freestylers. They all played at the World Urban Games 2019. Jake calls out 2 additional women from Medellin that you should keep your eyes on too.
Thanks to Char Powell for starting the Women of Freestyle Facebook page. Also, check out the Freestyle Frisbee Women’s Covid CoOp video.
Amy returns and describes her Freestyle partnership with her husband Dave, what their routine building process looks like, and how they have built on different sequences over the years. As the winner of many wo...2021-01-1722 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 128 – Jake, Randy, & Surprise Guest Select the First ever Freestyle Fantasy DraftJake, Randy, & the legendary Doug E Fresh, each select their Fantasy teams of 5 men and 3 women for the upcoming year. Listen in to find out how the scoring works and you can participate as well. Post your team in the comments below before Feb 1 and at the end of the year, the team with the most points will win a FrisbeeGuru T-Shirt.
Happy Holidays to all of you and sending hope & optimism for 2021!
2020-12-2718 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 127: Krae Van Sickle the Zen Flow MasterKrae talks about playing with Evan David and why he has had an impact on so many players. Find out the origins of the Flaming Gitis catch. Hear about the trip around the country in the blue van with the Kitsilano Kats which included John Anthony, Bill King, & Jim Brown. Krae talks about the intent of the video, Zen & the Art of Freestyle. He philosophizes about the merging of the disc and your energies; it is really quite beautiful and a timely metaphor for life.
Stay tuned for our next episode where Jake, Randy, & a special guest...2020-12-1329 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 126: Crazy Adventures with Crazy John BrooksJohn continues with more stories about the Bud Light Tour with Joey Hudoklin and Chipper Bro Bell.
Find out about adventures in a Potato Chip Factory and travels to China, where there was an unfortunate culture clash.
How would you describe your frisbee apparel style?
2020-11-2924 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 125: Skippy Jammer is a Beach Gitis Jammer
We have Skippy to thank for creating and documenting a lot of the terminology around Freestyle that we all use today. He explains how his love of language combined with his creativity made that so. Skippy shares his logic behind names for such moves as Alien Birth Ritual and Godzilla’s Puke. He also talks about the evolution of providing recognition to stand out players with “Skippy Sez” the “Decades List,” and finally the prestigious Hall of Fame.
The Holidays are almost here, don’t forget to purchase your FrisbeeGuru T-shirts and mugs!
2020-11-1525 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 124: Larry Imperiale World JammerLarry picks up his discussion with Jake and Randy back at Team Side Out. Although they often had to switch out players, Randy didn’t quite meet their bar. Worried that he wouldn’t be able to play Frisbee forever, Larry took off for 3 1/2 years in 1997 to travel to faraway places, including Russia. Find out Larry’s role in the foundation for Freestyle at Paganello in 1998 and the many contributions from others that sparked the European Freestyle wave.
2020-11-0126 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 123: Amy Schiller – Wish We All Could be California Girls
Amy looks back to 1994 and frisbee life in the La Jolla “ghetto.” Amy talks about her experiences playing with Stacy McCarthy and how they eventually went pro. Hear about their international travels and their attempt to make a living do it. Amy shares how she and Stacy built their routines for their high-profile gigs and how the Dream of Jeannie theme, was a go to favorite. Find out how Amy & Dave used their awesome Frisbee skills to sell some Jeeps.
How do you deal with your nerves when competing?
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2020-10-1826 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 122: Krae Van Sickle, the 360 ManShout out to our announcer, Mike Galloupe. We continue to love hearing his deep, tender tones during each episode!
Krae Van Sickle is back and talking about the V-Bros, whose unique approach was often the envy of others. Krae started competing in the overall events in the early 1970’s with lots of success in golf and distance, and he was the first to introduce the 360 turnaround before the release. Krae reminisces about his adventures traveling around the country finally ending up winning the overall title at the Rose Bowl in 1978. It was a time of true camaraderie vs...2020-10-0425 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 121: Crazy John Brooks, the Man with the Rubber HipsCongrats to John Brooks, a new inductee to the Freestyle Frisbee Hall of Fame. The Velasquez brothers are once again a topic of conversation. Crazy shares tales about the genesis of Team Bud Light with Chipper Bro Bell, & Joey Hudoklin. Crazy credits his teammates for their unique contributions. Team Bud Light opened for many amazing bands; Crazy shares some stories about Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Partial Band List:
Little Feat
Mason Dixon
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Joe King Carrasco
Asleep at the Wheel
TOTO
Pure Prairie League
The String Cheese Incident
Heart
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Molly...2020-09-2022 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 120: Skippy Jammer Skid Technology
Skippy talks about discovering vs. inventing skids and how he used them in his play. He talks about how to do demos the right way and shares a little bit about Team Side Out and how they managed the choreography for 4 people. The competition was steep and winning could be lucrative, but everyone remained friends.
Jake and Randy have an interesting discussion about how to define difficulty and how it is rewarded. What are your thoughts?
2020-09-0627 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 119: Larry Imperiale is the Bionic ManLarry talks about connecting with Bill Wright, which was the beginning of their long and brilliant partnership. He talks about competing in the US Open in 1982 & 1983 with the legendary 2001 Space Odyssey themed routine. In 1984, Larry left the bay area to relocate to San Diego. He has fond memories of the Friday cove jams, all the great players, and how it influenced his game. After surgery, Larry had a little gap while he recovered, but was lured back in the 1988 World Championships where he filled in for John Jewell joining Skippy Jammer & Tommy Leitner. This was the beginning of his...2020-08-2324 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 118: Amy Schiller Comes Full CircleWelcome to Amy Schiller, who has had great success in ultimate, overall, and freestyle, is a 7-time mixed pairs Freestyle champion and is one of the best beach jammers in the world. As a student at the University of Illinois in 1981, and already an accomplished athlete, Amy was introduced to Ultimate and quickly realized she had found her tribe. After playing some co-ed, she and her friend Nan, soon started “Drastic Plastic”, a women’s Ultimate team. It wasn’t until she road tripped to Santa Cruz, that she witnessed competitive Freestyle firsthand. Thanks to Donnie Rhodes, Carolyn Hubbard, and Stac...2020-08-0921 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 117: Krae Van Sickle in the Time of InventionKrae takes us back to the 1970’s, when so much discovery and invention was taking place in Freestyle. He shares the excitement of working on new moves that often seemed impossible became a reality after a month or so of practicing. Hear about the multi-skill set shows he became part and the impressive community it was connected to. Hopefully, we’ll see some video of that soon. Krae attributes some well known moves and styles to Joey Hudolklin, Jeff Felberbaum, Richie Smits, Kerry Kollmar and the V-Brothers. He shares some interesting insights and talks about how his own play was...2020-07-2627 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 116: Crazy John Brooks is Back!Crazy talks about his early freestyle partners in 1979 in Kansas City and how he ultimately ended up in Santa Barbara in the mid ‘80’s. He talks about the origins of the Bud Light team and how the tours began. He shares some wild experiences, including meeting Miss Budweiser and being around the always impressive Velasquez brothers.
Congrats to Jake and all the winners of the 2010 Decade Awards!
Stay tuned for another Tiny Room Challenge. You can watch the livestream on Frisbeeguru.com on July 18th, 19th, 25th, & 26th hosted by Daniel O’Neill and James Wisema...2020-07-1225 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 115: Skippy Jammer Plays to Maximum Intensity
The selection criteria for some people choosing a university is the academics, but in 1979, Skippy chose Sonoma State University based on who he’d be able to play Frisbee with. Find out how Kevin Givens became Skippy Jammer. Skippy was into a variety of sports that required maximum intensity. He shares how he was also able to apply what he learned to Freestyle. Listen to the tales of Skippy meeting “Little Tommy Leitner” and how their relationship evolved. Both Skippy and Tommy were mentors to Jake as they played together in Northern California.
Jake reminisces about the 2013 World Championships in Santa Cruz...2020-06-2827 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 114: Larry Imperiale and the Incredible Summer of 1980
The summer of 1980 was special for Larry, as he shares his memories of all the travel and tournaments. Listen how he describes his admiration for one particular player, whose athleticism and flow was influencing the entire Freestyle scene. Through sickness and beginning work, Larry’s passion for jamming continued, including some success at the Rose Bowl with the Toe Jammers!
Jake and Randy describe the most memorable routines they’ve ever seen. Their descriptions will make you feel like you saw them too!
2020-06-1428 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 113: Krae Van Sickle Witness to Magic
Welcome to Krae Van Sickle who is Hall of Famer and a true pioneer of the sport. In the beginning, Randy finds himself a little verklempt with one of his idols. Krae started playing Frisbee in Greenwich Village, NY in the 1960’s, first given a Wham-o Pluto Platter by his father when he was just a small tot. While many Dad’s connect with their sons by tossing a ball, Krae and his Dad tossed the Frisbee. Krae shares his early memories of playing in Washington Square. He also talks about his transition to playing at the bandshell in Central Park...2020-05-3129 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 112: Crazy John Brooks Gets His Delay OnWelcome to Craze, who is a great overall Frisbee player, best known as the captain of Bud-Light Freestyle Frisbee Team.
John was given the gift of Frisbee’s when he was 8 years old, living in Jackson, Mississippi. He quickly became obsessed. While studying music in college he connected with other players & played in his first festival. For a while, it was “Fribsee” in the day while making money with his music at night. That began to flip a bit as John started making money doing Frisbee shows. John also highlights some players from the Midwest, an area of the...2020-05-1722 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 111: Skippy Jammer – Modesto Mutant
Who else is missing jamming and blasting out the carbons?! The Tiny Room Challenge was amazing. Thanks to Daniel O’Neill, crew, & competitors for making it happen, you entertained many of us for hours. Daniel rocked it as the commentator! Congrats to Pablo Azul & Juliana Korver for taking home the gold.
We have a recent inductee in the Freestyle Hall of Fame, Skippy Jammer, with us today. Skippy had most of his firsts in Modesto, California, which is known as the city on the way to where you’re going. Skippy started playing Frisbee in high school and in 1976 after going...2020-05-0327 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 110: Larry Imperiale – The Journey BeginsThe record holder for most coop world titles, Larry Imperiale, joins us today.
In 1975 Larry attended Chico State University, where he was first introduced to all Frisbee sports. His curiosity was peaked as he started playing catch in the parking lot of his apartment building. The Quad on campus attracted lots of players that started to experiment, not knowing there was a freestyle community that had already formed. Larry recalls acquiring the bronze card, which Randy remembers too. The Chico Airheads make a statement in a big tournament in 1979 that really opened their freestyle life. Larry talks a...2020-04-1926 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 109: Daniel O’Neill – The Secret of Gummy Bears Revealed
Daniel shares his secret dietary advantage. We get to hear about some of Daniel’s favorite routines and how he fondly remembers creating the Rhapsody in Blue routine with Randy. Daniel has a new move up his sleeve and plans to perfect it in the near future. Can he do it? We will follow up with him to see if he was successful. Also find out what is Daniel’s favorite kitchen utensil is and how he would use it in regards to a freestyle move.
City vs City battle with NYC vs Rovereto will not happen on March 28th and will...2020-03-1520 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 108: Patrick Chartrand is a Toronto FrisbeetarianPatrick gives an update on some of the Toronto players and the Frisbee scene from the 80’s, which was hot at the time. He fills in some gaps to bring us up to speed. Toronto showed up well in the World Championships in 1995. There were very few players though, and Patrick was worried about totally losing the sport. However, about 6 years ago, new players showed up, and people are playing every day now. Patrick talks about the Frisbeetarians at Trinity Bellwoods Park. How about a hat tournament in Toronto? Would you come?
Bill Wright recently visited Jake & Lo...2020-02-2325 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 107: Randy – Let the Light IlluminateFirst and Foremost, our thoughts go out to Doug Korns and his wife, Jeanne. We are all rooting for you Doug, and we need you back out on the field.
Randy reports back on his month in Medellin and the incredible jam scene. He breaks it into layers of experience to explain it all and uses some interesting analogies. Jake and Randy dissect and discuss while comparing the Medellin jam scene to others. Randy shares his pleasant surprise about meeting a great player that had not participated in the tournament. Who is coming to Jammers? Traveling allows y...2020-02-0918 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 106: Daniel O’Neill is the Real Deal!
Randy dials in from Medellin. He is thrilled to be there and reconnect with all the local jammers. There are some incredible players and how exciting is it that there is a tournament, Juntos es Mejor, which translates into Together is Better, on the 18th & 19th! Is this a coincidence? We think not! Players are flying in from all over for this inaugural event.
Daniel shares all of who he is, which provides support and role modeling for others. He talks about one of his recent travel highlights from Japan. He tells us about the current scene, along with some of...2020-01-1219 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 105: City vs City 2020 – Reveal & Draw ShowWe reveal the 8 cities and match-ups for City vs City 2020.
Who will win the key to the city and be crowned Heinsville for 2020!
2019-12-2911 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 104: Daniel & Cirque Du Soleil
Daniel compares an old game show, to Freestyle. Apparently both Randy & Jake follow and apply his logic, they all bank it!
Randy asks Daniel if he could steel someone else’s moves, what would he take, and why? Find out what he says.
Daniel shares his Cirque du Soleil experience, which was SO cool!
AND, Daniel has many ideas about continuing to incorporate Freestyle at that level. If anyone can do it, he can!
Exciting News! Because City vs City was such a success in 2019, we will be doubling the number of teams in 2020! Stay tuned to fi...2019-12-1524 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 103: Patrick Chartrand Talks Access Points
City Folk Podcast is featuring an episode on Freestyle Frisbee, featuring an interview with Brad Keller, and it is definitely worth a listen. It starts with one of the best descriptions of Freestyle Frisbee ever
Patrick talks about demos back in the day, and his experience as the half time entertainment for the Globe Trotters in Toronto. Playing in those big arenas is truly an amazing feeling.
Patrick shares how Freestyle won over the border guards during a challenging crossing at the Canadian border.
Randy asks Patrick his thoughts on why all the demos and freebies haven’t at...2019-12-0124 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 102: FPAW 2019 Champion Interviews
Open Pairs
Mehrdad Hosseinian & James Wiseman
Mixed Pairs
Juliana Korver & James Wiseman
Womens
Ilka Simon & Juliana Korver
Co-op
Pavel Baranyk, Ryan Young & Dave Schiller
Watch the finals routines here.
2019-10-271h 03Shootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 101: World Urban Games 2019 RecapWe discuss what the heck just happened in Budapest with the below panel.
Skippy Jammer – WFDF Freestyle Chair.
Paul Kenny – FPA Executive Director.
Lori Daniels – FPA Board member & onsite commentator at WUG.
Jake Gauthier – Commentator for WUG live stream via The Olympic Channel.
Emma Kahle & Daniel O’Neill – winners of the gold medal at the inaugural WUG 2019.
Enjoy!
2019-10-0643 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 100: Rick Castiglia – Gotta Have the FlowCan you believe it?! This is episode 100!! Woo Hoo! Jake & Randy talk about their personal observations. They both feel they’ve grown as a result of the numerous conversations they’ve had & the various points of view they’ve heard. They reminisce a bit over the last two and a half years and talk about some of their favorite episodes.
Rick continues his stories down memory lane and all his favorite Freestyle hot spots in California…Jake asks about some rumored psychological war fare during competition. Rick has some good Donny Rhodes & Joey Hudoklin stories, but when it comes...2019-09-2229 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 99: Daniel O’Neill Looks Beyond the Frisbee
Daniel reflects on his first tournament in 2010 at Virginia States. He and James were newcomers and learned so much playing by playing coop with Zanardi – Emmanuele Faustini. It was also the first time Daniel had seen all of the Frisbee competitions coming together in one place.
Daniel shares his introduction to Paul Kenny, and what an influence and mentor he has been on both he and James. It was his tiny college dorm room that the three of them put together their first routine for the 2012 Worlds, sans frisbee.
One of Daniel’s fondest memories is winning in Ricc...2019-08-3128 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 98: Dr. Kate Dow Dreams of Frisbee
In 1986 Kate graduated, left Santa Barbara for San Diego and was pleasantly surprised by the new group of people that created an impressive Freestyle scene.
Kate talks about the relationships between players of the other disc sports and why she thinks there were certain connotations they had of Freestylers.
Randy asks Kate about her process when creating a routine.
A move to Reno for a job and finishing her dissertation required her to put Freestyle on hold for a while.
Then other life happened and took her in a different direction.
Her desire is there, but her body...2019-08-1830 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 97: Konn Kummings and the Origin of “Spaunch”Photo by Maren Tyler
In 1989, WFDF was held in England, and Konn shares his experience playing with Adrian Wainright.
Although they did not have the most ideal practice circumstances, they focused on difficulty vs presentation, and they ended up winning.
Konn, Jake, & Randy discuss the variables that drive performance & how judging impacts the game.
Konn has some interesting thoughts on how he views difficulty and the correlation to the amount of time it takes to master certain moves.
Konn shares his impressions of meeting Donny Rhoades for the first time.
Congrats to Jake & Ryan on their rece...2019-07-2124 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 96: Patrick Chartrand – 3 time Canadian Freestyle Champ
Toronto Raptors win!!
Charles Tips book was his go to guide and find out who the HOF “guy” was who changed his life forever.
Toronto has a “beach” scene with a sweet wind?
Ken Westerfield – mentor and showman took Patrick and others under his wing and showed them the demo ropes.
Kosmic Katastrophe – what the heck is it and why is it a Canadian thing.
The Death Disc & Buzz Bee – just what you think they might be:)
WFDF – World Overall Championship – Freestyle will be live streamed July 12 & 13 and don’t miss the new integration with the judging system. You will be...2019-07-0723 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 95: Daniel O’Neill, A Creative Wizard
Daniel shares how he was introduced to Freestyle by a fellow student named James on his first day as a freshman in college.
He practiced in his dorm room and learned to delay almost immediately.
Although it took a while, both Daniel & James earned the acceptance and the mentorship of the NY crew, who encouraged them to focus on the basics.
Daniel talks about specific players that have been most influential to his game.
Find out how Emma Kahle worked her way into the Columbia Campus threesome and what they named themselves.
Randy asks Daniel how he has...2019-06-2322 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 94: Jack Cooksey Promotes Freestyle at WOC 2019Jake and Randy get a preview of WFDF 2019 as they talk with tournament director Jack Cooksey.
2019-06-0924 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 93: John Kirkland On the Samurai Warrior
Jake & Randy talk about their highlights from the 22nd Jammers Championship in Jacksonville, FL. Congrats to Jake Gauthier, Daniel O’Neil, & Dave Murphy who took the win in Open Pairs, and to Lori Daniels and Dave Murphy who took the win in Mixed Pairs. Special thanks to Paul Kenny for hosting the event!
John no longer plays Freestyle, but he has continued to play Disc Golf, and he explains why that is.
John finds DDC more intriguing than Freestyle, and he encourages others to take a crack at it.
Jake asks who he thinks the best player is, pa...2019-05-2625 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 92: Fabio Sanna Paints with Air
Fabio shares something about himself that many don’t know and talks about how it has enhanced his Freestyle game.
Jake asks Fabio what advice he has for new players.
He is a self-proclaimed monomaniac, and you’ll hear why.
Randy asks Fabio to name who he’d play with under the most ideal circumstances and some other bizarre questions.
He also reminisces about his first world championships and everything that goes along with that.
Reminder that Jammers 22nd Annual Tournament is on May 18th and will be live streamed.
2019-05-1218 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 91: Rick Castiglia Wouldn’t Change a Thing!Photo by Scott Star
The Coloradicals were the first World Champions from Colorado, but why did the team break up?
Rick moved to San Diego, and everyone just kind of went their own way.
They all remained great friends, but they spread the jam elsewhere.
Rick shares his most memorable jams…
He also talks about meeting Stacy Anderson, now McCarthy, and how they made a living doing demos.
Jake asks about Art of Disc where he partnered with Dave Schiller and Joel Rodgers.
Rick is one of 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees. The ceremony for all 2019 inductees wi...2019-04-2821 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 90: Kate Dow and the Pros and Cons of Playing in the MomentPhoto by Kyle Hughes
Its jam season and Jake asks Randy what he is going to be working on…their conversation goes places you might not expect.
Kate Dow talks about some of her favorite players, and how inspirational they were to her.
She shares how she learned about consecutivity.
The Venice Green and the family environment was a highlight for Kate.
She struggled with the balance of jamming and having fun, with competing and not being too hard on herself.
She talks about the pros and cons of playing in the moment and the beautiful fl...2019-04-1431 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 89: Konn Kummins – Gets InterDISCiplinary
Konn talks about his travels to the jam mecca of Santa Barbara and what is what like to be there during it’s heyday.
Joey Hudoklin became an unknowing mentor and Evan David inspires once again mentor.
How many different disciplines did Konn employ to improve his game?
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2019-03-3123 minShootin' the FrizBreezeFrisbeer 2019 Champion Interviews
Photo by Ron Kretschmann
Mixed Pairs – Edoardo Turri – Maxine Mittempergher
Open Pairs – James Wiseman – Mehrdad Hosseinian
Womens Pairs – Ilka Simon – Juliana Korver
Co-op – James Wiseman – Ryan Young – Daniel O’Neill
2019-03-2058 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 87: John Kirkland Keeps Searching for His Passion
John continues to talk about his partnership with Donny Rhodes and how Donny’s play ignited quickly, going from humble beginnings to one of the best players in the world.
He elaborates on their experience playing together in the Rose Bowl, ranging from planning their routine to the white unitards they proudly wore.
In the end, the Coloradicals came out ahead and he shares his thoughts on how Freestyle was judged back then.
Ultimately, John stopped playing and started focusing on ball golf.
Jake and Randy discuss what keeps them connected to Freestyle and what keeps people connected to...2019-03-0322 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 86: Chipper Bro Bell Continues to Splash His Art
Randy asks Chipper Bro which 3 players he’d choose to play with under some very specific conditions.
They give their regards to their friend and fellow freestyler, Dave Bailey, who recently passed away.
Find out Chipper’s favorite tricks and how they make him feel.
Can anyone guess Chipper’s preferred kitchen utensil?
Hear how fabulous frisbee tricks facilitated the federales putting down their guns and other wild stories.
Chip closes out with some touching sentiments!
Several weeks ago, there was a guest that did the intro… Who done it, you ask? It was Eduardo Turri from Rovereto, Italy. We...2019-02-1716 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 85: Dave and Arthur…Forever UnitedPhoto by Rick Lebeau
Although they had a streak of winning in the co-op division, Dave and Arthur had to go back to the drawing board to start winning in pairs.
Find out what cool thing ties Jake, Randy, Dave, & Arthur together.
Hear them share memories about competing in unpredictable weather conditions.
Find out why Dave and Arthur eventually stopped playing together.
City vs City Finals are next Saturday, Feb. 9th, 2pm, eastern standard time. Tune in to watch Berlin and NYC battle it out. Who will win the Crown of Heinsville and who will...2019-02-0320 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 84: Fabio Sanna is a Fighter
Happy New Year everyone!
Fabio talks about what it was like to be at the beginning of the Frisbee wave in Europe.
Fabio says Tommy was the fertilizer that made it grow in Italy.
He shares his inspiration for the many videos he created on a website he developed before YouTube, which in turn, inspired many other players.
But as a loner spending so much time practicing, he (& others) questioned if he was wasting his time. We clearly know the answer to that!
Fabio of course loves to win but shares his insights on what can be gained...2019-01-0624 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 83: Doug E Fresh Top 10 – Are You a Serious Jammer?
Doug E Fresh reveals his top 10 signs you are a serious jammer City vs City – 4 cities will battle it out for the championship. New York CityMedellinBolognaBerlinWhat city will be crowned Heinsville for 2019?
2018-12-1616 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 82: Rick Castiglia Hall of Fame Bound
Today’s guest, Rick Castiglia, was just inducted into the Freestyle Frisbee Hall of Fame.
It was back in 1968 that Rick first laid his hands on a yellow fastback while playing tag with friends. Although he was an avid basketball player, it was a knee injury that led him to his love of Frisbee.
Rick shares how he met other players whose names you’ll recognize including Bill Wright & Doug Brannigan. The three of them joined forces in Fort Collins and set off for their great Frisbee adventures in a VW Bug and the Coloradicals were born.
Rick has l...2018-12-0224 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 81: Ryan and James Deep DivePhoto by Lars Åke Vinberg
Ryan and James join Jake and Randy and go into big time Frisbee nerdery.
Ryan talks about his journey and how he has grown so much over the last year.
The Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck was a pivotal read for both Ryan and James.
They each share their philosophies on learning, practicing, playing, and how an audience impacts the experience.
How many nails do you have in your jam bag? How do you de-condo your nails, or do you?
Ryan’s video on how to make your gitis great.
2018-11-1822 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 80: Konn – Frisbee or School
Konn talks about his early inspirations and some of the prominent Europeans players of the day.
Frisbee or school – which one did he choose?
Demo life was not for Konn but he did have some memorable experiences.
Konn makes the trek to the mecca of Santa Barbara and has some eye opening moments regarding freestyle play that impacted his game.
Jam Britania – Novemeber 10 & 11 – will be live-streamed! Konn Cummins, Jason Salkey & Adrian Wainwright will be pairing up again after 30 years – don’t miss the reunion!!!
2018-11-0424 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 79: Kate Dow – Love at First SightPhoto by Scott Star
We’re excited to have a many time world champion, Rose Bowl champion, and perhaps even the greatest woman player of all time, Kate Dow join us today.
Kate started playing in 9th grade, when plans to just toss the frisbee around with a friend turned into seeing people playing freestyle on the Venice Green.
She was so mesmerized that she jumped right in and was driven to learn. Several years later, Kate moved her game (& her education) up to Santa Barbara.
Competition and winning were bitter sweet for Kate, he...2018-10-2827 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 78: John Kirkland – This Instant Is What Matters
Jake gives Beachstylers in San Diego a big thumbs up!
We continue our conversation with John Kirkland, who is known for being an originator of new moves.
John talks about how even though certain people have the reputation of throwing surprises, it really is an inclusive process.
Jake asks John to share some of his experiences playing with prior partners. It is not surprising that the experiences range from frustrating to magical.
John shares some of his favorite Rose Bowl memories, but upon reflections, he realizes that it was all about the journey, not the few minutes of...2018-10-1322 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 77: Chipper Bro Bell – Get Hein or BailPhoto by Scott Star
The conversation continues with the delicious Chipper Bro Bell. He talks about how his game developed while touring and competing with the Bud Light Team.
Hear how the chemistry between he and Joey allowed their spontaneous routines to lead them to victory.
Chip, Jake, & Randy really get into talking about consecutivity, what it feels like to each of them, and how they make it work.
The flow is the focus, not the catch. How do you convey this to a new player?
Chipper comments on the European players, and how thei...2018-09-3028 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 76: Stork Provides Deep Insight to Wham-o History
Jakes answer: Joey Hudoklin, Randy’s answer: Donny Rhodes. Listen in to hear the question.
The conversation continues with Stork to get an insider’s view about why Wham-o discontinued the NAS series.
Find out how the Frisbee and Hacky Sack communities came together and why.
Stork shares the details inside the last years of Wham-o, Kransco & Mattel and how the corporate world saw disc sports.
How did Frisbee go from attracting 50,000 spectators to only friends at family? Maybe people just play to play, but who doesn’t like a little admiration?
Thanks Jay Moldenhauer for his generous offer...2018-09-1632 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 75: FPAW 2018 Champ InterviewsWe’re back!!
Co-op Champions
Pavel Baranyk – Ryan Young – Dave Schiller
Womens Champions
Emma Kahle – Lisa Hunrichs
Mixed Champions
Matt Gauthier – Lisa Hunrichs
Open Pairs Champions
James Wiseman – Ryan Young
FPAW 2018 Results are here
FPAW 2018 Routines are here
Special thanks to Patron Jay Moldenhauer: he’s made an offer that for every person who becomes a Patron by Sept. 8, 2018, he will donate an extra $50. Become a patron today.
2018-09-021h 05Shootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 74: Trnava Frisbee Games Promo Interview with Jakub Kostel & Dexter StruzTournament directors Jakub Kostel & Dexter Struz update us on FPA World Championships 2018 in Trnava and what to expect. FPAW is part of Trnava Frisbee Games while will also include Ultimate, Disc Dog, and Disc Golf events.
2018-07-0815 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 73: Live from Sun Break 2018This was our live episode from Sun Break 2018. Attached is both the audio only and video versions. Enjoy!!
Interview Ryan Young, the Tournament Directory
Interview Pavel Baranyk, the Open Pairs and Follow the Leader winner
Jam time
2018-07-0513 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 72: Konn Kummins Mystery Man Revealed
Jake explains a new spin practice inspired by Ryan Young.
Konn tells us how it all began and of course the V-bros were part of it and how the “Ally Pally Tossers” embraced him.
Holland Park became his home away from home where he developed his skills over 20 years.
Adrian Wainwright was Konn’s first partner and mentor and they brought an edge to the game that was not the norm.
Konn and Adrian hook up with Jason Salkey to create a formidable co-op team.
We also learn there was a lot of action going on in European jam sc...2018-06-2423 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 71: Dave Lewis & Arthur Coddington – Magic appears
Jake and Randy discuss the jam packed freestyle schedule this summer and the livestream.
Dave and Arthur talk about playing with different co-op partners.
Setting a goal in competition can lift your game but competition is not for everybody.
Arthur & Randy recall their journey competing together with only a spontaneous approach.
Jake & Randy discuss the magic of spontaneous play and how it happened to them.
We would love to hear from you so click on the “contact us” link and let us know what you think.
Below are some more videos of Dave and Arthur’s winning ro...2018-06-1720 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 70: Fabio Sanna Goes Al Dente
Jake says that Jammers 2018 was the best in 11 years; there was a strong & consistent wind, which made the play exciting and allowed for some unique experimentation.
Fabio shares about the Acrobatic Frisbee Team with Claudio and Clay, who Randy agrees, is quite magical.
Find out how Tom Leitner & Paul Kenny play into Fabio’s evolution.
Fabio competed in Rimini, his first worlds, in 2004, and was thriller to make it to the semi-finals.
Eleonora entered the scene in 2004 and in 2006, they won the mixed pairs world title. That championship gave Europeans hope that anything was possible!
Fabio’s favorite rout...2018-06-1023 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 69: Chipper Bro Bell – Room Service Please!
Jake shares his experience at Jammers… oops, by this taping, he hadn’t really been yet. You will get a real update next week.
Chipper Bro Bell returns regaling stories from the time that he, Joey Hudoklin, and Crazy John Brooks were on the Budlight Team in 1983.
They entertained at spring breaks, chili cookoffs, baseball games, and ultimately ended up joining the concert tour.
Wait until you hear about the huge crowds the famous bands they opened up for.
Crazy comes by his name honestly… Chipper elaborates with some amazing tales.
In a past episode, Joey shared the story of playi...2018-06-0322 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 68: The Stork Flies Again; An Indian Summer with Extra Herbal Sauce
Jake and Randy follow up on the moves they discussed they wanted to work on over the year.
Hear about some of Stork’s inspirations over the years, who knew it would turn to a discussion of spandex.
It also leads to more philosophical discussions about transcendent moments while playing.
Stork talks us through some of his observations from various players and trends from the 70’s and ‘80’s.
Jake and Randy demonstrate their freestyle geekery. Did you enhance or erode your reputation the last time you played or competed?
There are new t-shirts available in new colors as well as...2018-05-2726 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 67: Joey Hudoklin Goes with the FlowPhoto by Scott Star
Randy calls out a couple great players that deserve to be recognized.
Joey talks about competing indoors vs. outdoors. There are a couple different schools of thought, as you all know.
He also comments on shorter vs. longer routines stating that flexibility might be a good direction to go in.
Joey takes it a step further and brainstorms ways that the categories could change to shake things up and reward different styles.
Have you heard of the 24 second clock? Joey shares Craig Smith’s concept and how it can be applied.
For ne...2018-05-2023 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 66: John Kirkland – Stop Thinking About It, Just Be Present
John Kirkland talks about pendulums, air molecules, and the beginning of the chaos theory – or, is it just go with the flow?
Frisbee is a combination of structure and feel, it is about marrying the two. Using the past, the future, and the now, makes it come together.
John shares some of his innovations…which he says mostly comes from watching others and taking a little bit from everyone.
When touring with the Globetrotters, he believes he was the first to do a self-set to practice.
John, Jake, and Randy talk about the “osis” and its’ many applications.
They also...2018-05-1317 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 65: Dave Lewis & Arthur Coddington Go MentalPhoto by Lars Åke Vinberg
Have Jake or Randy ever lost a nail during competition?
Dave & Arthur discuss their mental approach to competing.
We hear about the 1996 FPA Worlds journey and how they dealt with doubt on their way to their first FPA Open Pairs title.
Is it possible to win a bet where no one loses?
Hear about the rivalry between the 2 co-op teams of Dave Lewis, Arthur Codington, Dave Murphy & Randy Silvey, Larry Imperiale, Bill Wright and how they each pushed each other.
Was the Holy Roller planned or was it fate?
Jake a...2018-05-0624 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 64: Fabio Sanna is a Smooth Operator
Jake and Randy discuss original moves that they thought were great but ended up abandoning.
Find out how Fabio discovered Frisbee after picking up a free one at a sports show in his home town of Trieste.
Shortly after that, he discovered Tommy Leitner’s website and Heinsville.com (as it was in 2003), both of which he painstakingly watched, read, and practiced from.
He was just a spectator at his first tournament at the 2003 World Championships in Rimini.
Seeing Freestyle for the first time brought tears to his eyes, and it wasn’t long after that he began practi...2018-04-2921 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 63: Chipper Bro Bell Dreams in Counter
Chipper shares his spin preferences and favorite throws.
He returns to talking about working at the Flying Disc Ranch with Joey and talks about how their routines came about and the unique way they named their moves.
Their first tournament together was in in Santa Cruz in 1982.
Chip shares how shocked he waswhen it was announced they were the New World Champions of World Disc Games.
Chip and Joey continued to practice in 1983, but when Chip agreed to take some corporate gigs, his partnership with Joey was tested.
We reached our first milestone on Patreon. A special th...2018-04-2221 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 62: When Dan Roddick Becomes Stork
In this episode, Stork tells the story of how he got his nick name.
Jake shares his “hot” travel adventures from the Big Island.
It was while Dan was playing an epic Ultimate Frisbee match-up in 1974; Rutgers vs. Princeton, that a huge crowd gathered and started chanting ‘stork, stork, stork.’
Dan made some assumptions about why he got that nick name, since he was all legs.
Learn how this unique match up lead to features on local new stations and even an article in the New York Times. Here’s a link to the New York Times arti...2018-04-1515 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 61: Joey Hudoklin Returns to Describe His Once in a Lifetime Tipping Combo
In Joey’s last episode, he left us hanging with only a brief description of his once in a lifetime tipping combo. Today he gives us the detail we have all been waiting for. It is hard to know how difficult it is because it looks so effortless.
Find out who Joey wishes he’d had a chance to compete with.
Jake asks Joey about Craig Smith, who was a huge influence on Joey.
Hear what Joey’s most satisfying tournament results were, his favorite routines, who he partnered with, and how the planets aligned.
Have you ever cried t...2018-04-0824 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 60: John Kirkland and the Harlem Globetrotters
Prior to hearing John Kirkland share the time-line of his Frisbee journey in amazing detail, Randy and Jake ask each other if they remember their first tournaments. Jake has pretty good recall; Randy, not as much.
John shares a life changing experience when he and Victor Malafronte used to open in front of huge audiences for the Harlem Globetrotters.
John cherishes his memory of playing at Madison Square Garden, which turned out to be one of the many pivotal moments of Frisbee becoming a sport.
Hear how Randy’s youthful long hair influenced his future.
Hear how Jakes ha...2018-04-0119 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 59: Interviews with the Winners of Frisbeer 2018In this episode, we had a chance to talk to the from Frisbeer Cup 2018. You can see all the routines here.
Coop
Clay Collerà, Marco Prati, Andrea Sarti, Rank: 1, Points: 5155.6
Challenger
Eitan Rei Koren, Yuval Reikoren, Rank: 1, Points: 2929.6
Mixed
Manuel Cesari, Ilka Simon, Rank: 1, Points: 3597.5
Women
Ilka Simon, Juliana Korver, Rank: 1, Points: 3136.8
Open
Jakub Kostel, Ryan Young, Rank: 1, Points: 3796.2
2018-03-2538 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 58: Randy returns from Frisbeer – Brigadoon?Jake & Randy do a post event analysis with Ryan Young about the “dial” judging system used at Frisbeer 2018.
2018-03-1826 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 57: Dave Lewis and Arthur Coddington Break It DownPhoto by Lars Åke Vinberg
It was after a tournament win in 1993, that Dave and Arthur knew that had something good and decided to become a team. As their game continued to evolve, they found their true test at the FPA Worlds, where they had some serious competition.
Dave and Arthur break down their journey together.
Find out how the Beast’s feedback, and others, influenced their future play.
They also started using the judging sheets as a tool, watching the audience reactions, and breaking down the moves of other players.
Once they connected all...2018-03-1122 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 56: Chipper Bro Bell – Have a Nice Day!Photo by Scott Star
Chipper shares how he first became interested in Frisbee in the mid 1970’s in Santa Barbara. It all started while at the weekly Palm Park Art Show in Santa Barbara.
He was intrigued by the guys playing in the nearby park. Little did he know that that lovely strip of grass along the ocean would be such a big part of his life. He loved this alternative sport along with the new family he created.
As a spectator at the 1979 Rose Bowl, his interest was piqued.
He shares his experience playing in the...2018-03-0426 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 55: Ryan Young – Electronic Judging System Going Live at Frisbeer!
There’s a lot to love about Frisbeer, but Ryan especially likes that he’s been given the green light to experiment.
Whether you’re a player, a judge, or part of the audience, Ryan hopes his efforts to streamline judging, and incorporate things like a running leader board and screen splits, will impact everyone’s experience in a positive way.
Ryan explains how the new knob system works, allowing judges to value what they see in real time.
Big kudos to Ryan, the current World Champion in Open Pairs, for the huge contribution he continues to make to the sp2018-02-2518 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 54: Dan Roddick is Back – The Doctor Operates and the Stork DeliversHappy One Year Anniversary to the Frisbee Guru Podcast, Shootin’ the Frizbreeze! Hard to believe there have been over 52 episodes and there are still so many stories to be shared. Jake and Randy reminisce about some of their favorite episodes. It gets a little mushy.
Stork shares the origins of OCTAD and all the crazy events that it included. He wanted it to be like a decathlon and spread out the challenges for all interests and abilities. Something to offend everyone, he says.
It is amazing to get a behind the scenes look at the design process for the e...2018-02-1825 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 53: John Kirkland and The ListPhoto by Mike Fluitt
In this episode we talk to John Kirkland. John is a Hall of Fame Inductee, a Pioneer, and an Innovator of Freestyle Frisbee.
Randy pays homage to John for a specific moment at an NAS tournament in 1977 that inspired him to pursue freestyle.
Against the spin puddle?
John recalls his introduction to Frisbee in 1957; there was a brilliant blue summer sky and he and his fellow campers were throwing around a Pluto Platter. He purchased one of his own when he got home, and that was the beginning of a...2018-02-1127 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 52: Joey Hudoklin – Tipping Combo King
You’ve been hearing about it for a couple weeks now, and today, we are excited to be launching a Patreon Campaign!! Jake explains the program and we would love your support!
Joey returns with more incredible stories. First up he talks about his routine with Ritchie Smits where they had no throw, one catch, in a no drop routine. (video below)
When Jake asks how they thought of doing such a thing, he says it started with a simple thought, “wouldn’t it be cool if…”
Joey explains how he became part of Team Bud Light back in the mid...2018-02-0426 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 51: Dexter Struz Talks About Giving Competition Formats Some SizzlePhoto by Ken Shults
As both a Footbag and a Freestyle organizer, Dexter shares his thoughts on competition formats and how they are perceived by an audience.
He thinks there’s a more exciting way to promote Freestyle and attract sponsors. Some of the ways include location, judging, and prize money.
Dexter, Jake, and Randy toss around some ideas about judging and making competitions more audience friendly.
Jake and Randy define what they mean when they use the phrase “audience friendly” which simply put, for them, is about taking something they love doing and sharing it.
Stay t...2018-01-2824 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 50: Matteo Gaddoni –The One and Only Freestyle and Disc Dog World ChampionPhoto by Arthur Coddington
Matteo talks about the evolution of his mindset as he grew his Freestyle skills, going from just having fun to focusing on competing.
Matteo shares his memories of the 2009 World Title he won with Tommy Leitner in Berlin and lessons learned (video below).
Then, remarkably, he defended his title, by winning Open Pairs again in 2010 with Arthur Coddington in Seattle (video below).
Although Matteo still tries to Freestyle, he now prefers playing with dogs vs. humans. His passion for Disc Dog has resulted in more World Championships. Seriously, he must...2018-01-2128 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 49: Arthur Coddington and Dave Lewis : The Dueling Banjos
Photo by Rick LeBeau
Arthur and Dave were one of the most dominate teams from 1996 to 2004.
Join us behind the curtain as they share how they each got started in 1979; Arthur on the east coast, Dave on the west coast.
Hear how they both left the sport for many years, came back to it in 1992, and met for the first time in Frazier Park in Santa Monica. If you haven’t played there, put it on your list!
Dave shared his freestyle philosophy with Arthur and it resonated. They began playing together initially as practice pa...2018-01-1426 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 48: Dan Roddick, AKA Stork, is Back Talking About the Essence of Play
Stork talks about Frisbee, the essence of play, and how that impacts longevity.
In these high-pressure times and the belief in no pain no gain, Frisbee can take people in a totally different direction.
He appreciates how it can facilitate a re-creation allowing people to let go of constraints and just be free to play.
He thinks it may have been different in the early 80’s, when the competition was so intense.
Stork, Jake, and Randy talk about whether it is as competitive now, or if it’s just different.
Stork talks about the Jersey Jam and OCTAD; a 1970 flip of a...2018-01-0729 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 47: Graf AKA, Mehrdad Hosseinian, shares what he really “LOOVES”Photo by Oren Meron
Graf is straight to the point about the possibility of prize money. Randy and Jake don’t let him off the hook so easily though, but for him, friendship and respect are the biggest prizes.
The discussion get’s interesting as they start to brainstorm.
The topic of routine lengths come up again and a thought provoking dialogue takes place.
The World Kitchen Freestyle Championships is something the FPA should seriously consider. Thanks Randy!
Happy New Year everyone!
What kind of frisbee skills do you want to work on in 2...2017-12-3127 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 46: Paul Kenny, the Executive Director of the FPA, shares the 2017 Year in ReviewPhoto by Cheryl Kenny
In this episode we interview Paul Kenny, the Executive Director of the Freestyle Player’s Association to review 2017. The FPA is dedicated to the growth of freestyle disc play as a lifetime recreation and a competitive sport.
Find out who is on the board or directors; there are some new members. There is a great European presence, which is exciting. Remember, everyone on the board is a volunteer, so kudos to those who gives their time!
Paul shares the year in review, which includes the new membership structure, member numbers, which ar...2017-12-2427 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 45: Ilka Simon Says, Invite People from the Sidelines to Join InPhoto by Bethany Sanchez
Ilka tackles the topic of the men to women ratio in freestyle. From her perspective, there are many other more important things to focus on.
When Jake asks her thoughts on growing the sport, she says it can be as simple as asking people from the sidelines to join in, creating a friendly atmosphere, and taking the time to teach them. She thinks the Karlsruhe crew does an especially good job at that.
Indoor our outdoor, find out her preference.
Also hear about Randy’s diabolical plan to take competition indoors.
Ilka sh...2017-12-1724 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 44: Joey Hudoklin is Just Getting WarmJoey shares a harrowing tale of the winter chill in NYC and how in 1978 it ultimately led him and Richie Smits to a warmer climate in California. Joey describes the Venice Beach scene then, and elaborates on what he meant when he said “we don’t need no stinkin’ conditions.” He shares his epic Rose Bowl experiences in the late 70’s with his partners, Richie and Donnie Rhodes. Find out about the synergy he and Donny had and how they were able to push each other. Jake and Randy also share who in their lives that pushed them in their free...2017-12-1025 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 43: Dan “The Stork” Roddick – The One and Only Inductee in All the Disc Hall of FamesStork is humble…but many consider him to be the Father of Frisbee. He shares how his frisbee journey began, which according to his mother’s records, was at five years old. It was then, in 1953, that he found a Pipco Flying Saucer under the Christmas tree. He started out by playing spaceship games with his dad, an astronomer. They didn’t name it then, but it was really a version of today’s Disc Golf. It wasn’t until 20 years later that he saw there was more than just throwing and catching, and he started to see how many times...2017-12-0322 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 42: Carolyn Hubbard and Stacy McCarthy Return to Share Good Memories
Jake asks about the secret to throwing well. Stacy says practice is the only thing that makes you better. There are lots of shared chuckles about the chicken wing throw.
When asked about their favorite memories, one in particular stands out; When they made it to the finals of the US Open, in the Open Division with Steve Hubbard. Grace Jones, Slave to the Rhythm, was the song of choice. It was a magical experience.
They also share how The Grateful Dead played into their frisbee experience.
Stacy went on to play longer than Carolyn, and did some cool things i...2017-11-2620 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 41: Matteo Gaddoni – The Man of Multiple Frisbee Disciplines and World ChampionshipsIn this episode we talk to Matteo Gaddoni, winner of Open Pairs at FPAW 2009 & 2010 with Tom Leitner and Arthur Coddington respectively. Learn more about Matteo at his blog, http://www.gaddoz.com/
Hear how Matteo first started playing frisbee with friends in his hometown of Forli, Italy. In 2002 he started to figure out what Freestyle was, and his newly acquired access to the internet (albeit pre-YouTube) opened his eyes to the possibilities. He soon hooked up with Clay Collera from Rimini, where he saw his first nail delay in person. Clay continued to mentor him on how...2017-11-1924 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 40: Graf is Back, and he is Passionate!Photo by Michal Maciolek
First note of importance, Steve Hayes turned 70 proving, yet again that frisbee truly is the fountain of youth! Happy Birthday, Beast!
Mehrdad Hosseinian AKA Graf, returns and talks about how he learned the hard way about preparation for competition. He can’t say enough good things about Fabio Sanna, both as a person and as a player; Jake and Randy pile on! Mehrdad’s shares his thoughts on a choreographed vs. a spontaneous routine during a competition. Graf, Jake, and Randy have a passionate discussion about today’s game vs. th...2017-11-1231 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 39: Joey Hudoklin has the Keys to the HighwayJoey explains how frisbee represents something much deeper to him. He was originally inspired by the band, Hot Tuna, admiring how they followed their own artistic path. It was the OCTAD Jersey Jam tournament in the mid 70’s that spurred Joey’s interest in competing. He shares his strategies on pushing the limits of his skills. He also talks about the creation of many of the moves that continue to make freestyle exciting. Joey shares some sound advice for young players as well as his approach to balancing choreography and spontaneity. Will we ever see the lost routine between Joey and...2017-11-0528 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 38: Jake and Randy Talk About Frisbee as the Great ConnectorIn this episode Randy takes an opportunity to share some of his old stories. It sounds like Randy’s road to the Rose Bowl in 1980 was a crazy one.
First there was getting to the NAS Tournament in Boulder, hear how Randy used his frisbee prowess during a hitchhiking adventure to avoid going to jail; a great example of how Frisbee can be such a connector.
At only 16 years old, Randy worked hard to prepare for his solo routine at the Rose Bowl that never came to fruition, but not all was lost. The routine is linked below.
Ja...2017-10-2923 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 37: Dexter Struz from Prague
In this episode we talk to Dexter Strunz, one of the original tournament directors for the Famed Frisbeer Competition.
Hear how Dexter, who started as a foot bagger and event organizer, added freestyle to his repertoire in 2004.
He shares the origins of the popular Frisbeer Tournament and the sudden interest from others in Prague.
How did 15+ great players suddenly appear?
Dexter shares tips on the best way to learn the sport.
Jake asks Dexter to share some of his favorite memories from Frisbeer, which he has so successfully organized over the years.
Dexter gives a personal thanks...2017-10-2222 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 36: The Lost Interview with Steve Hayes, AKA “The Beast”Photo by Char Powell
As we practiced to start our podcast, we interviewed Steve Hayes “The Beast”. He has so many deep thoughts about Freestyle Frisbee that we found ourselves fascinated. This is one of those early interviews.
Randy starts off with a burning question for Jake.
The Beast goes deep on what he considers a good throw. Who knew he was so philosophical and thoughtful?
He talks about the heartbeat of the jam, which is not just about making the hard moves, but about the connection with another person and making them look good...2017-10-1523 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 35: The Last Words from Deaton Mitchell
Deaton Mitchell discusses his hardest moves and which ones he was responsible for inventing.
He reminisces about playing with Gina Sample and winning the Mixed division in Fort Collins in 1986.
Later on, he just attached himself to the “Gina Sample Express.”
He also praises the Velasquez brothers on their remarkable sportsmanship, and they weren’t too bad looking either.
Jake and Randy share their hardest moves they’ve ever done and the hardest they do on a regular basis.
Can you believe this is the 35th Episode of Shootin’ the Frizbreeze, and there have been over 10,000 downloads?! Hear Jake and Randy’s obs...2017-10-0819 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 34: Carolyn and Stacy – Can we Make a Living Throwing a Frisbee?
Carolyn and Stacy talk about the high expectations when they started playing and how the thought of playing professionally was always on their minds.
Although early competitions didn’t necessarily lend themselves to connecting with other women that were playing, they recall some memorable female players and their routines.
Stacy talks about playing with Amy Schiller, “The California Girls.”
Carolyn shares that as early female pioneers of the sport, they would sometimes feel isolated, and she and Stacy share some interesting thoughts on why that was and offer ideas on how to engage women so they’ll stick with it...2017-10-0124 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 33: The V-Bros Final EpisodePhoto by Ann Shubitz Velasquez
Jake asks the brothers the age old question…is freestyle a sport or an art?
Jens shares his thoughts about the difficulties of judging routines when they are so incredibly different.
Erwin talks about whether he thinks they were judged unfairly at times because people may not have seen them as technical players.
Although it could be tough at times and they didn’t always like the results, they always felt good about remaining true to themselves and doing the routine they set out to do.
Find out if there was any...2017-09-2429 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 13: Birth of the Seattle Greenlake Mob-Op Scene.Doug E Fresh is back to talk more about some amazing players, and that leads to some interesting banter about the history of the Seattle mob-op scene.
Jake announces that Frisbee Guru will now be the official home of Heinsville, Shooting the Frizbreeze, and the live stream.
Frisbee Fashion icons?
Doug shares his experience about growing up in NYC in the late 70’s and being inspired by seeing dudes jamming in the Bandshell.
Find out how a mistaken identity benefited Doug’s development as a player.
Did Randy really drop out of high school to play frisbee and eat...2017-05-0721 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 4 – More Shootin’ the FrizBreeze with RyanRyan in His Lab
In this episode we wrap up our conversation with Ryan.
What was special about the electronic judging and the live stream at Frizbeer 2016. You can watch Frisbee 2017 Live here.
Discover what it takes to make Ryan’s smile bigger than usual.
See Ryan crush his favorite catch, a switch leap gitis at the FPAW 2016 Semi Finals.
2017-03-0510 minShootin' the FrizBreezeEpisode 1 – The Beast Shares His WisdomJake & Randy shoot the Frizbreeze with Steve Hays, AKA, the Beast.
The Beast shares his thoughts on making Freestyle more audience friendly.
He also adds a historical perspective on the topic; after all, he has been playing since 1977.
What parallels can be made to other sports that might move this discussion forward?
Also, find out some fun facts that surprise them all.
Click to learn out how to do a “Bad Attitude” discussed during the podcast.
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