Cleats And Cufflinks

Nic and Jeff talk about the formation of a MLU Player Advisory Committee, the work behind the creation of a 2015 budget and spend a moment answering a question about the AUDL and asking one about referees in youth ultimate. They also take a moment to sit down with David Kucherlapati and discuss his move to VP of Operations for the league.

Nic and Jeff talk about taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, discuss the composure of Johnny Football and interview Sean Carpenter of Ultiphotos.

Nic and Jeff talk about Misty Copeland and what defines a sport, the positives and negatives of worlds and the business insights of a guy named Randy.

Jeff and Nic take a look back at the 2014 MLU Championship Game and the Wildwood Beach Ultimate Tournament. They also briefly look at the future with a brief discussion of the off-season.

Jeff and Nic discuss the playoffs and the current implications. They pontificate on the fate of Washington DC's football team and they wonder whether MLU teams are warming up incorrectly.

Nic and Jeff talk about PPL Park, the appeals process for disciplined players, ultimate's ambition in the 70's and Jeff's outspoken opinion on our players' abilities. They also speak to Alex Wittchen, Director of Social Media and spend an awkward amount of time talking about how they can't believe this is episode 11 . . . even though it's episode 13.

Jeff and Nic discuss the 2014 Championship Game, how to discipline players, and they interview Head Referee James Kulinski

Jeff and Nic talk about Dusty Rhodes, being a pro, and coaching the mark.

Nic and Jeff give a quick update on USAU relations, discuss the Sterling situation in the NBA and look into Without Limits survey of women Ultimate players.

Jeff and Nic, after many technical difficulties, talk about week 2 games, brand consistency for sponsors and an upcoming MLU tournament. Jonathan MacQueen joins to talk about sales and working at the MLU, and Jeff has a handful of questions for Nic.

Nic and Jeff recap opening weekend, discuss the joys of travel in a growing sport and indulge Jeff's long lost love for coaching.

Nic and Jeff discuss hats, short shorts and the importance of uniformity. They also explore the MLU metrics for testing players and talk a bit about this year's MLU Fantasy. Special guest Tom Levy weighs in with some Roosevelt expertise and PGP insights.

Nic and Jeff talk about the origins of sport names including Ultimate. They also dig into the idea of sponsorship and activation and talk about the buildup to the 2014 season. Special guest Greg Fallon comes on to plug the John and Greg Show and the reveal the size of his ego.

Jeff and Nic discuss Jeff's West Coast travels, 3 seemingly good ideas teams should avoid and broadcast deals. They also interview Matt Lowenthal, Director of Operations for the MLU.

Jeff and Nic discuss their view on expansion, women in the MLU and a variety of other questions. Antoine Johnson of House of Talent sits down for a talk about star making.

Jeff and Nic discuss the USAU critique from last week's episode and present a possible solution to the impasse with the national organization. New rules are revealed and discussed in part 2.

Jeff and Nic answer the unanswerable, discuss the barriers to partnering with USA Ultimate and interview Bryan Flaherty.

Jeff and Nic talk about the origins of the podcast name, the chances of seeing Ultimate Frisbee at the Olympics and a few of our players to watch for the 2014 MLU Season.