Episode 0503: Dynamic Discs

Did you know that Emporia Kansas is considered to be the disc golf capital of the world? I didn't realize it until I talked with my guests Doug Bjerkaas and Jackie Morris from Dynamic Discs, an Emporia Kansas business that sells discs and other disc golf equipment and operates events for the popular sport disc golf. I like to focus a few episodes each season on Kansas businesses that have a national impact. Kansas has a deep history of businesses that grow beyond the state and, in a lot of cases, become a household name. Ever heard of Garmin? What about White Castle? These are just 2 businesses founded in Kansas that fall into the household name category.  Dynamic Discs also falls into this category. If you know about disc golf, then you know about Dynamic Discs - it is a household name within the sport. I didn't realize that until earlier this year when something quite unexpected happened to me at my day job - you'll hear more about it in the episode.  This episode made me feel so good about the things we have going on in Kansas. The story about how Dynamic Discs grew from a dorm room start-up to an internationally known business is such an interesting story and then you throw in the community support that Dynamic Discs gives to Emporia and the community support that Emporia gives to Dynamic Discs. It's just a great all-round story and I'm sure you will enjoy this episode.  And, if you do, please tell your friends about it. It is the best way you can support the podcast.  As you know, we don't have any ads in the podcast. We are working hard to keep it that way, and hope to be able to cover the cost of the podcast through sales of our Uncovering Kansas Travel Journal. It is available on Amazon if you'd like to buy a copy. I really like being able to look back at what we did this year and remember the things I saw, the people I met, and the experiences we had - as well as some of our favorite places to eat!   Also, you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram. And if you are a LinkedIn user, I'd love to connect with you there. You can find me at Rachel Berbiglia and just mention that you are a listener so I don't igore your connection request as spam.   Show Notes Dynamic Discs website Halfway to Everywhere music festival   What You'll Learn in this Episode Why Emporia Kansas is the disc golf capital of the world About Kansas business Dynamic Discs Why About the Halfway to Everywhere music festival   How to Support the Podcast: Tell a friend about us Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app Follow us on Instagram or Facebook Buy a Kansas Travel Journal  Send us a recommendation for an episode