Austin Hannum's Hot Takes, Good or Bad? - Grip Locked #28

Y’all should do a top 5 most hated disc golfers. Like not bad people but who has the most haters within the sport. In my town Brodie is hated by so many people. It’s crazy cuz I would have never been into disc golf without watching Brodie.

The issue I had with Austin was not really his hot takes, but how he was responding to people who disagreed with him. Very dismissive and condescending tone to a lot of his replies. Devil's Advocate Hunter nailed it

Yes they are saying his name more, but it's not in the context of his good disc golf game...

Best friend and significant other are with prodigy...

Not a fan of him nor his opinions.

Bro you gotta get another spot for that coffee lol. The IT guy in me freaks slightly when you reach over all that expensive equipment to take a drink

Nikko>Austin

Nathan queen is on coverage a lot.. but rest of the list have no clue

Why isnt the DG media doing more content? Interviews, bios, behind the scenes of a touring pro, etc.....

These two talking points have been the topic of conversation before but, to my knowledge, haven't come back around in one single conversation. Until range finders are prohibited from tournament play, actual caddies will not become viable in the sport of disc golf. The preparation for a course isn't nearly as difficult if a player can use a range finder during the round. There isn't nearly as steep of a penalty when it comes to missing your line and taking a bounce to a less familiar part of a course if you can identify the distance and elevation change before every shot. Even though a lot of the tour courses don't have many changes from year to year, I think we can expect them to change more often as the sport brings in more players and spectators. Those subtle changes will make caddies viable.

Absolutely correct about the future of disc golf and social media. Way to go guys! Always interested in what you have to say.

Don't forget Uli

I’m sure Discraft was happy to see him go, I know I was as a Discraft fan! Got one of his tour series in my mystery box, that got cut up and thrown in the trash real quick 🗑

Hot take: Hannum won’t win a pro tour event in the next 5 years.

Another good one guys, Merry Christmas!

Good show. Merry Christmas all!! 🎄

It was comical to hear about you two as teenagers sneaking around your house to handle your Christmas discs before Christmas morning. Trust me, your parents knew. Ha!

Did y’all ever talk about the ESPN ratings? I listen every week and never heard anything, did get a response on Twitter before thanksgiving saying next week. But don’t remember y’all talking about it..

Merry Christmas and keep up the great content

The problem isn't the takes, I actually agree with most, it's his reactions to anybody disagreeing with him. I've seen plenty of people (very respectful) argue against his take and him fire back...well, ur a idiot and I'm better than u. Than he will throw in a bub, pal, fella, chief, etc...and be done with it. That's ridiculous and makes him highly unlikable. And I'm actually a fan. Love him on the Skins matches but he's gotta chill.
Example, I disagree with the majority of Brodie's takes but I will always respect that he will passionately debate his take while staying respectful. That's how u do it.

3.9 Million Trick Shot Battle vs. Avery Jenkins

I have heard more of his name in the past couple weeks... But most of it was I'm not going to buy any of his discs or I don't like him. Makes sense they dropped him but I don't think it's all because of this.

Y’all need to know that Oklahoma was settled by outlaws, and Okies are generally slightly more rebellious than the general population.

Good stuff as always !! interesting points on A. Hannum!!! Fun Trivia and make call Q"s! Enjoy the Holidays with your Families! Peace from Central Cal...

I think next year you guys should buy / suprise each other with a disc that is hard to get that the other would want. Your welcome. Lol DM me for info to send me a disc for my fee 😂

High school class of 2015 represent!

I looked it up. thediscgolfguy has 13,2 mi. views, Simon has 14,6 mi. views. Or am I missing something?

Yeah
Ryan Lochte went too far down the “bad boy road”

This is my first year getting into disc golf started in April or May and I have that urge to try out so many discs and already feel like I like a brand in Discraft coming from ultimate and being a Brodie fan but I don’t think I will be getting a disc this year for Xmas we are celebrating tomorrow but highly doubt I will get a disc hopefully some gift cards so I can get some discs

The plastic addition is realllllll. How did I end up with almost 100 discs in 2 years?

How about that Foundation Academy with Trevor and a bunch of 9 year olds.

Hannum sounds like an ignorant, sheltered, f boy...Someone needs an allergy prescription but they shouldnt be on tour?..wtf? Hehe..Weed is a better performance enhancer then juice? Sounds to me like the dude is drowning and is now just throwing shit out there to try and stay relevant

Lol, in America, offering your authoritarian opinions as to why people should give up your rights is pretty stupid.
Austin has a horrible habit of dismissing critics and being extremely defensive.
He doesn’t offer evidence, he just attacks. He’s a complete idiot. Nobody likes that dude.
Haters doesn’t equal disc sales

The difference between Nikko and Austin is that Austin is always wrong

I like that you guys started easy on Austin, then once you discussed the details you realized he screwed

Prodigy. Him and KJ been planning this.

I wish I could comment a picture... I have landed a disc on top of a picnic table (under a pavillion)

Will Anthon be able to resign with a company?

Dudes, I’m five minutes in and barely know his takes yet.

I watch disc golf. I know who austin hannum is. When I heard his drugs take I lost all respect for him. To me it hurt his brand badly. I would never buy his tour series disc.

You're just young Hunter, we graduated high-school and college at the same time and I'm 25😅

Get Trevor closer to the microphone or adjust his levels to be louder please.

Constructive feedback: Trevor moves away from the mic at times and it’s difficult to hear. It’s very noticeable in this episode during trivia.

This has only become an issue for me since my daughter was born. I have to keep the volume down as to not startle her when she’s sleeping. I don’t think it’s a mixing issue I think it’s a volume consistency thing. No issues from Hunter’s side.

What you said about brand loyalty and imitating players is so true

Hot Take: Austin Hannum looks like Chris O'Donnell.

I think Brian Earhart has the best podcast in disc golf, but competing against a cheaper McBeth series Zone in the same plastic seems like a tough draw.

Does choosing a more unique mold not linked up with McBeth/Page/Brodie seem to help lesser known players with Tour Series sales?

Personal Hot Take: I'll never buy a Hannum disc or watch any of the content he creates.

He's not a "Bad Boy" - He's just immature

Picnic table on top of another picnic table