It's been called a "glorified game of toss" and "World of Warcraft for extroverts." But has Ultimate Frisbee quietly become a real sport?

It is, apparently, a likely Olympic sport. Which would, apparently, maybe be bad for Ultimate.

This hour: The world of the Frisbee disc, including Connecticut's integral part in its history.

This episode originally aired on August 31, 2017.

It's been called a "glorified game of toss" and "World of Warcraft for extroverts." But has Ultimate Frisbee quietly become a real sport?
It is, apparently, a <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/news/sporting-scene/ultimate-frisbees-surprising-arrival-as-a-likely-olympic-sport">likely Olympic sport</a>. Which would, apparently, maybe be <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/08/12/is-ultimate-frisbee-ready-for-the-olympics/the-olympics-could-ruin-ultimate-frisbee">bad for Ultimate</a>.
This hour: The world of the Frisbee disc, including Connecticut's integral part in its history.
This episode originally aired on August 31, 2017.

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