Unstable Discourse - A Disc Golf Podcast · Top Secret Studios

Season 5 Episode 13 - There is no "I" in Fierke, with Mike Fierke

November 15, 2024·1 hr 40 min·5 clips

Mike Fierke reveals the correct pronunciation of his name and the origin of his Movember disc golf tournament.

The episode opens with the hosts introducing themselves and guest Mike Fierke, joking about the pronunciation of his name. They transition into a 'fired up' segment where Ryan shares his experience touring the Louisville Slugger factory, Jason talks about the band Doves releasing new music, and Mike mentions traffic frustrations. Alex announces progress on permanent disc golf baskets in Chicago's Jackson Park, linked to the Paul McBeth Foundation. The hosts then discuss the recent Movember tournament, highlighting its 10th year and community impact. Mike explains the origin of his DG Mike YouTube channel, which stemmed from FOMO and a desire to share disc golf travel experiences but faded due to corporate job demands and moving to Chicago. The conversation shifts to Movember's mission, focusing on men's mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Mike details how the tournament evolved with support from Delwood Disc Golf, especially during a rainy third year. The group explores disc golf's role in mental health, noting both positive aspects like camaraderie and potential negatives like excessive competitiveness. Mike shares personal mental health practices, including therapy, exercise, and leaning on friends. The episode concludes with advice on seeking therapy and supporting others in the disc golf community.

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A season finale built on banter, callbacks, and a guest who holds his own in the room.

Unstable Discourse's season finale keeps Mike Furkey in the middle of the room's chaos, and that works. The name joke, Movember chatter, and Chicago grind detours all hang together, with the best stretches letting small details do the lifting: Scouts with Big Bob, office strain,…

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