Category: Shootin The FrizBreeze

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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 the dots, they were scary good.
• Sometimes they felt others were critical of them for “practicing too much.” Strange and mysterious! Have you ever felt criticized in a way that didn’t feel good when you were just trying to put your best foot forward?

It’s Frisbeer 2018 Weekend, and Randy is experiencing it firsthand. Hope everyone is watching the livestream!

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• 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 1981 Santa Cruz tournament, sleeping under the redwoods, eating nuts and berries.  It was then that he learned a painful, but invaluable lesson about judging bias. 
• Find out about Chipper’s time at The Flying Disc Ranch near Palm Springs, California…It’s not what you think! 

Thanks again to those of you that have become Patrons, keep ‘em comin’!

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Happy 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 eight events. Stork elaborates on one of the events; the Eastern Trick Catch.
• Pre-internet, they relied on Flying Disc World Magazine to get the word out and initially had about 30 participants.
• Stork talks about the mid-west freestylers and some of the cool things they were doing. 

Check our Freestyle History section to read more about Eastern Trick Catch and the Origin of Freestyle Competition.

A Special thanks to those that have donated or become Patron’s! We love you!!

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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 love affair that has gone on for 61 years.
• There was a long stretch, between 1957 and 1973, where his game was about catching and throwing and not much else. It wasn’t until the IFT in 1973, that the exposure to new players completely transformed how he saw the sport.
• John credits Roger Barrett, from the Berkeley Frisbee Group, with giving him a list of other players to meet.
• Find out how important that list was to John and who inspired him.
• In John’s mind, the genesis of the modern-day sport was OCTAD in 1974.
• Hear what Whamo’s role was in the development and how that original list of players grew.
• Thanks to John and the many others who took the Freestyle from the toy shelf to the sports world. 

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• 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 1980’s.
• Among many of their amazing experiences, they opened for Rock Bands such as Stevie Ray Vaughan. Not a bad perk.
• They also traveled to China and played with the musical group Jan and Dean. Although the crowds seemed to love the frisbee routine, the music wasn’t resonating. In an effort to engage the crowds, this cultural exchange went awry and became part of an international news story.
• Joey finally reveals the secrets behind his famous tipping combo. (video below)
• Can you remember the times that you were REALLY ON?
• Enjoy Jakes Patreon video here. 

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• 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 tuned to learn more about becoming a FrisbeeGuru Patron…
• How do you fuel your tank before you play? 

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• • 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 be the only person to accomplish this, so cool! (video below)
  • Hear Matteo talk about his wonderful canine partnerships, their well-rounded lives, and how his experience competing is one of the main things that has transferred from Freestyle to Disc Dog.
  • Hear how doing the Podcast for almost a year has impacted both Jake & Randy.
  • Be sure to look at the responses from the Frisbee Guru poll questions and thanks again for your engagement!
  • Your ability to become a Patron is just around the corner.  

   
  
  
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