Off the Shelf Conversations with Pro Disc Golfer Jeremy Koling
- LowerShelf Games
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
LowerShelf Games has started an interview series where they sit down with an interesting, inspiring, and/or unique guest while they play a game together.
This series of episodes features 20 minute interviews that explore the guest's journey, creativity, and insight, while ultimately playing games in an effort to not have to spin a penalty wheel at the end of the show, known as the "Wheel of Fate".
This week's guest was Jeremy Koling
Jeremy Koling has carved out a unique lane in disc golf — part elite competitor, part entertainer, all personality. A 2016 U.S. Champion with a cannon for an arm, Koling has become a fan favorite thanks to his humor, commentary work, and genuine love for growing the game.
To watch the Full Episode, see below:
In the video, you will see. Jeremy “Big Jerm” Koling playing a game called Fingers against host Brendan Gannon while discussing his career, mental game, and life. The game involves placing pointer fingers on an object and guessing the total number of fingers kept on the object.
Key Discussion Points:
Trash Talking: Jeremy discusses his approach to banter in disc golf, noting it's fun but used strategically to gain a mental edge (1:26).
Physical Conditioning: Despite not being a typical gym-goer, Jeremy highlights staying active through basketball to prolong his career (3:21).
Disc Golf Growth: He talks about the spike in popularity the sport experienced during the pandemic and the emergence of new rivalries (5:16).
Memorable Moments: Jeremy recounts an embarrassing story of falling on a teepad, injuring himself, and still going on to win the tournament (7:32).
Extraterrestrial Life: He shares his fascination with the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life based on recent congressional hearings (9:37).
Dental Hygiene Journey: In a vulnerable moment, Jeremy describes how friends staged an intervention that transformed his health and boosted his confidence (13:50).
Rapid Fire & Conclusion: The interview ends with a quick-fire round and a final thought on why he would choose to be a Frisbee (18:41).
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