Deep Look: Ultiworld's Weekly Podcast

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor talk with new AUDL commissioner Steve Hall about the league, the announcement of its pursuit of a women's league, and the forthcoming 2019 all-star game. They go on to discuss the announcement of the women's league in more detail (26:58) before some Small Ball (40:48), including a new segment 'Would You Rather.'Email us your questions, thoughts, and 'Would You Rather's at deeplook@ultiworld.com.

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor discuss the seeding and pools for the 2018 National Championships in San Diego before a Small Ball segment featuring more discussion of a potential pre-Nationals single elimination tournament and what's at stake for Beau Kittredge with PoNY at Nationals.

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor recap an exciting Regionals weekend with some fun questions like 'Biggest Upset,' 'Most Surprising Qualifier,' and 'Craziest Story.' Then Temper's Tad Wissel (and host of Sin The Fields) stops by to talk about qualifying for his first Nationals after 13 years of playing club (29:38). Then a quick segment of Contest or No Contest to close out the show (48:18).

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor break down every region around the country and make their picks for which teams they think will make Nationals! (Great Lakes – 3:06, Mid-Atlantic – 10:37, North Central – 20:29, Northeast – 26:37, Northwest – 36:48, South Central – 46:30, Southeast – 53:35, Southwest – 1:00:03)And we follow up on the fastest players in ultimate and the Triple Crown Tour in our small ball segment.

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor discuss the Under-24 USA National Team tryout list (and its snubs!), consider the success -- or lack thereof -- of the Triple Crown Tour after six years, (18:40) and take on Khalif's challenge of naming the fastest player in ultimate. (37:10)

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor discuss the Pro Championships and the end-of-season bid battle (2:52), welcome in PoNY coach Bryan Jones to discuss their win over Revolver and a two-bid Northeast Regionals (31:47), and talk more about 2v2 mini in their Small Ball segment (55:29). Apologies for some audio issues on this week's show: the internet was spotty in Vermont and caused some hiccups in recording.

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor dig into the USA sweep of the 2018 Under-20 World Championships and the controversy surrounding the Belgium Boys team (2:58). Then they welcome two guests: Ben Feng, who was on the ground at the Bay Area Invite (24:34), and Cody Mills, who breaks down the #BidWatch as only he can (38:30). They close it out with Small Ball, featuring 2v2 mini, the Elite-Select weather issues, and the idea of a 20 team Club Nationals. (57:52)

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor discuss the exciting results at the Elite-Select Challenge (6:00) and the latest in the #BidWatch after a ton of movement at ESC (24:30). Later in the show, Eurostars Tour founder Bex Forth joins the guys for a discussion of the Tour, their decision to partner with the AUDL, and more (41:29). Lastly, Small Ball! This week: Contest or No Contest. (1:07:17) Things get contentious.

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor welcome back Ian Toner to discuss the AUDL Championship Weekend (3:08) before bringing on Brute Squad head coach Ariel Jackson to discuss his co-ed experimental rules scrimmage up in Boston and what he learned (31:16). Later in the show, small ball! (1:13:11)

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor welcome in Ian Toner to discuss the US Open (4:45) and the AUDL Championship Weekend (30:12). To close the show, we play Small Ball -- we talk replay review (1:08:45), the new USA Ultimate commercial (1:17:10), hard fouls and the lack of cards (1:22:14), and the new game of Tentball (1:28:55).

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor talk about the US Open and AUDL postseason, follow up on Club Worlds, discuss the Greyhound Bus social media fiasco, and play a little small ball. Plus, is Brodie Smith a hall of famer?

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor bring you a LIVE edition of Deep Look to answer your questions about the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships!

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor are back after a holiday hiatus with a brand new episode of Deep Look focusing on the upcoming World Club Championships! First, though, they take a look at the action at the Pro-Elite Challenge (6:58) before digging into WUCC (31:09). Plus, a brand new segment we call Small Ball (55:31) to close out the show.

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor take on listener topics this week on a smorgasbord edition of Deep Look. They give too-early college predictions, talk Mixed Division gender balance, consider the GOATs of the sport, discuss the latest big club player moves, look at the fledgling Women's Professional circuit, discuss how the AUDL (and ultimate) can take advantage of viral moments, dig into the Space Heater v. Mixtape beef (courtesy of Lisa P), and consider your hot takes. 

Welcome to a special edition of Deep Look as we go, well, deep into the WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships with the announcement of the tournament's pools. To start the show, Charlie Eisenhood is joined by Tom Styles and Evan Lepler to discuss the upcoming broadcasts before Liam Grant comes on to talk the Men's Division (16:10), Rebecca Thompson joins to talk Women's (44:30), and Emi Fitzgerald stops by to talk Mixed (1:02:41).

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor break down some of the surprises and controversial selections for Ultiworld's College Player Awards and All-America teams. Plus, they look inside the High School National Invite before giving you some of their club and WUCC hot takes. (Send us your hot takes for next week's show!). And don't miss Keith's story of meeting his fiancee.

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor discuss the Men's (5:32) and Women's (29:40) College Championships and the biggest stories coming out of the tournament. Later in the show, the guys talk about the Player of the Year awards (55:53) and the Callahan Awards (1:06:58). Then some chatter about dangerous plays, TMFs, and PMFs (1:13:00) before turning to this weekend's High School National Invite (1:35:48) and unveiling the pools.

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor come to you LIVE from Ultiworld HQ in Milwaukee. We look at every pool, make our picks, talk #thegame, and more!

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor talk a little sports betting, Yanny v. Laurel, and the STF hot pepper challenge to kick off the show before turning to some Paideia Cup chatter (12:14). Later, the guys react to the Division I College Championships pools (21:21) and the amazing streaming schedule (36:32). Finally, they make their picks for the Division III College Championships in a continuation of the listener picks battle (48:42).

Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor discuss the Callahan Award through the lens of this year's slate of videos before turning to some interesting questions about the Division I College Championships. Later in the show, a quick look at the Indianapolis Alleycats' flagrant foul and social media response, Space Heater Ultimate, and the upcoming picks challenge (and #thegame).