Category: Shootin The FrizBreeze

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  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 partners and friends.
• Arthur shares some of their practice strategies, and how it helped push each of them to play to their full potential.
• Jake shares how he and Matt adopted this strategy themselves and how it changed their mindsets, resulting in a better game.  
• Stay tuned for what Randy mysteriously referred to as “Patreon”.

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• 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 coin had a lot to do with his participation.
• He shares why he started Flying Disc World Magazine and gives us a history lesson on why he used ‘Flying Disc’ and not ‘Frisbee’.
• Jake and Randy are excited to put some of that play into practice and jam together today in Seattle!  

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• 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 2018? How good are your Egg Rolls, oops, I mean Leg Rolls? And your Monkey Dance Roll?

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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 are unique to each person, & creative ways they are raising money.
• Did you ever wonder where your money goes? Paul tells you.
• Hear about some of the most impactful tournaments of 2017.
• It seems like Ryan Young’s name comes up a lot when it comes to making big things happen. You rock, Ryan!
• Also, find out what’s up for 2018. Remember, when your ideas come with a plan, the board is more able to help you. As Paul says, “Be empowered…those who are inspired to DO, will get the energy.”
• To get in touch with the board, please go to freestyledisc.org or check out the FPA Facebook page.
• Thanks Paul, we appreciate you and all you do for the sport!
• Have you purchased your Frisbee Guru mug yet?
• Happy Holidays to everyone!

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• 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 shares her favorite trick, and it is determined that she is the inventor of the of the Death Crow.
• Find out who Ilka would invite to her dream jam, as well as who her role model is.
• Jake gives a shout out to both Ilka and Kolja Hannemann for doing the rankings…It is quite time consuming, but helpful.
• Question: How do you say “Meow” in German?  Answer: “Meow”

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Joey 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 freestyle play. What is your favorite frisbee word?

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Stork 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 he could touch the frisbee before he caught it. And 15 years later, it was the Jersey Jam, where he finally saw the nail delay in a routine. Stork says the world is full of Muggle’s, AKA the people that don’t know the magic. In contrast, he says the Frisbee tribe draws in a particular type of person who is open to new experiences, interested, and interesting. Is Frisbee the fountain of youth? Have you seen the aliens walking amongst us?

Read more about Stork in this indepth article.

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• 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 internationally with Amy Schiller.
• They explain why they stopped playing. It was for similar reasons; they pursued careers and had children.
• How cool would it be if Carolyn and Stacy had a come back?!

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In 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 to do tricks and build his skills but it was Mark Regalbuti and others in New York that taught him about flow. However, Matteo has many people that have brought him inspiration over the years. Both Jake and Randy remember seeing Matteo play for the first time in 2003 at FPA Worlds in Rimini; the “man in the hat” made a big impression on both of them.

Just so you know, Shootin’ the Frizbreeze is syndicated on Stitcher, iTunes, and other podcast syndicators that you may use. Please subscribe and leave a comment, which makes it easier for more people to find us.

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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. that in the 1980’s. Has there been some extreme amnesia during the 30+ years between then and now about all the great players? Graf shares his “two hearts” as he considers the future of the sport. He wonders if playing to the audience, as a way to grow the sport, would cause him to lose what he loves about it. Everyone agrees that remaining authentic is key. Speaking of moving the sport forward, are you willing to experiment a little here and there?

Live Streaming of Jam Britannia is coming up. Jake explains that he has struck a deal to have full ownership of content which eliminates advertising in the middle of a routine, or any possible copyright issues with the music. Of course, this costs money, and your donations go a long way to making this happen. Any benefactors for the live stream are welcome!