The Dodgeball Podcast

in this episode i bring on tyler key to talk about his story. from being high school teammates with chad landrum to teaming up with him on numerous teams together, we go into not only his love of the game but also his disdain for tuscon. the pride of mesa takes center stage on this episode as well as discussing his viral catch. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on the insightful Leighton Brooks to share his journey and dodgeball mission he's decided to embark on. from the women that inspired him to the ones he recruited to showcase what they can do in a male dominated sport, we go into the man, the myth, and the culture to establish. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode i bring on Mexico youth coaches, Roy Sanchez and Luis Angel to talk about their youth program genesis and youth open. we go over the lessons they learned while forming a youth program and also their overall goal of leaving a lasting impact for those families involved. truly a passionate message and episode dare i say. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on austrian captain and new podcaster, Stefan Leitinger. we go over his uni beginnings, love of messi, as well as how the growth of the domestic game has grown since it began as well as his new podcast. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on meteor player, jack leche. we not only go over his competitive drive but also talk about the mentors that helped his game, his gaming drive that led him to wanting to achieve more in dodgeball and overall what makes him such a student of the game. take a listen and enjoy

in this sequel to the rush down interview, i bring on shota to share his story since then. from making team usa to the memories that went going into it we cover alot of ground and add justice to an already solid player and man overall. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on good friend and fellow MGS fan Mckauley(Mak for short). we talk his dodgeball journey, love of MGS and answer the question "who is the bear he loves to prod and why?". take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on fellow mexican player and wrestling "fan" munchie avila. we go over his competitive beginnings, his love of the squared circle and his overall journey in dodgeball thus far. take a listen and enjoy.

In chapter 19 we sit down with Lucas Boyle and discuss his history in the game and how to create an inclusive community and grow the sport of dodgeball. - Music by David T8tz and His Lovely Friends. Album can be found at- davidt8tzandhislovelyfriends.bandcamp.com

In this episode, I catch up with David Tetz, creator of The Book of Dodgeball, an amazing series that ran 2015-2016 that truly began to show the person behind the player in addition to inspiring The Dodgeball Podcast. After pursuing other endeavors, Tetz mentioned that The Book of Dodgeball may go silent, but the community stepped in to prevent that from happening. In this special episode, Host Steve and Dave discuss the plan for the re lease and preservation of each episode. Enjoy!

In this episode, I got to interview Lo Evelyn O'Toole and had a great time learning about her Dodgeball Origin Story, more about what makes her tick, and even delved into some nerd topics. Enjoy!

In this episode I welcome back Frankie Gianetto. No stranger to the podcast, Frankie has been on the show for multiple seasons assisting with tournament precaps and recaps, however, this time I get to have him on as a guest. Enjoy!

in this episode i bring on NCDA veteran and fellow wrestling junkie, Leslie Severt. from a conversation that started 3 years ago, we go into her beginnings in the sport, her love of kenny omega, and overall what it means to be called "the cleaner". take a listen and enjoy

In this long-anticipated episode, I finally get to interview one of my best friends and business partner, Joe Fernandez. While he currently resides in LA, he will always be a part of Arizona and its rich history, of which we barely scratch the surface as I do my best to keep AZ OG Panel Discussions separate so that we can better get to know one of the communities best individuals. Enjoy!

in this episode i bring on returning guest mark, charlie and sam hopkins to recap the WEC(western european championship) in which charlie made his england debut. we go over their journey to france, the overall vibes of the debutants and the tournament as a whole. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode, I am joined by Tiffiney Yazzie, of Onimusha. Her upbringing, Dodgeball Origin Story, and quick progression from open gym in 2019 to USA Dodgeball Team USA prospect have been fun to discuss. Even more fun were the crowd-sourced questions. Enjoy!

in this episode i bring the ever so quiet sarah mccloskey. from her uni beginnings to the cinderella story and beyond we go into her background, her affinity for lunch boxes and overall breakdown how come she's as awesome as she is. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on proud sheriff and founder of east midlands dodgeball, josef geisler. from starting as a youth to finding his drive for coaching at a young age, we go over what he has accomplished and the potential "golden generation" we may be witnessing before our eyes. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on NCDA/NDA and content team member from the NCDA terence checkett. we talk about his story thus far, the rise of the content team for the NCDA as well as his post surgery plans for the national title. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i recap arguably the longest running tournament in the states in the michigan cup. i bring on returning guest and buds tony stumpo and kevin bailey to breakdown the event, recall past moments and share their perspective as to why michigan dodgeball clubs are favored to be in nationals again. take a listen and enjoy

In this first episode of Season 8, we discuss the upcoming Grip City Dodgeball League, created by Allyn Thomas and Ricky Serret! Together we discuss its inception, its mission, and address some questions about this exciting new take on Dodgeball. Enjoy!

in this episode i interview brothers zac and daniel fernald of dmv grizzlies as well as discuss daniel's 70 ft podcast. from their maryland beginnings to playing on the competitive scene, this 1-2 punch as you'll findout is the true definition of a brothers bond. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode, I am rejoined by the one and only Dave Benedetto! After a brief recap of the Wakapalooza Dodgeball tournament that took place the weekend of October 7th and 8th. Afterwards, we just turned the conversation loose and let it go where it went. Enjoy!

In this episode i bring on Alice bosignori to talk about her playing career thus far. from France to England we go into her journey, her role models, her love/hate relationship with another rising star and overall cement her legacy. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode, I finally get to sit down with Dan Levine and have a much needed, long awaited conversation on Dodgeball. While he may not be the typical guest, as his career has remained mostly within the recreational and "barn storming" days of Dodgeball, Dan has a unique perspective on the sport, from the outside looking in and the tangents we went on, were much needed.

in this episode we recap the inaugural National Dodgeball Association National event with Kevin Bailey and Felix Perrone. We go over the entirety of the season, the hiccups they overcome and overall the feeling of accomplishment from nationals as a whole. take a listen and enjoy

in this recap of the 2023 SQUID tournament i bring on tournament host and brain child of the event Isai Valdez (E) to talk about its growth in the past year, overall feedback, and what personal highlights he'd like to share. needless to say this event is now part of the queer dodgeball calender and its here to stay. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode i chat with South African national quintin ventor about his playing career. from starting his grass roots program to joining the national team with his wife, we go into a his story and how it tied to previous guest i had on from south africa. the legacy he is building for the youth program is surely an impact we'll see down the road. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode, Sa Dao, and the one and only Dave Benedetto join me as we discuss the weekend of October 7th's 2023 Wakapalooza in Las Vegas. This event, which spans over 5 days not only hosts multiple sports tournaments of which Dodgeball is featured, but has plenty of partying and events to truly be a blast for all who attend. Enjoy!

In this episode, I break a rule I made for myself and conduct a "Precap" of this year's SQUID hosted by Isai Valdez, an LGBT-Q tournament in Seattle. In our chat, we cover rules, set up, answer some general questions, and get into what will blow this year's event out of the water. Safe travels if you're listening en route to SQUID and enjoy!

in this episode i bring on April Phillips. We go over her dodgeball beginnings, "challenging the system", friendship with Jen Allam and overall what makes her chaotic energy so infectious to be around. take a listen and enjoy

In part 3 of this 3 part series, I conclude my interview with Lucas Boyle of Fortune, Seattle Dodgeball, and current member of the Team USA practice squad. In the final installment, we share our USA Dodgeball 2023 Nationals experience, discuss how we handle "the crash" and get right into the later part of my interview questions. Enjoy!

In part 2 of this 3 part series, I continue my discussion with Lu Cas Boyle, captain of Fortune, board member of Seattle Dodgeball, former coach of USA Dodgeball, and all around solid dude. Enjoy!

In this episode, I interview Michael Davies, captain of Toxic Masculinity. This episode goes from light-hearted and humorous to covering deep topics and everything in between. The 3.5 hours flew right by. Enjoy!

In part 1 of this episode, I get to interview and converse with Lu Cas Boyle, no stranger to the Dodgeball Community. With an impressive history of accomplishments as both a player and contributor to the sport, the tangents were difficult to avoid. Enjoy!

in this episode i chat with dear friend and host of "the rush down podcast" khiem nguyen. we go over his playing career, his new found title of fatherhood and the genesis of the hottest new podcast out there in the rush down podcast. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i chat with head of wales dodgeball manager, phill williams. from his beginnings to nearly not coming back, we talk about alot of the lessons that were learned, the laughs that were had and overall the legacy it'll leave behind. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode, I finally get a chance to interview Michelle Radley, out of upstate New York. Playing in the competitive scene since 2012, Michelle is considered an OG of the East, best friends with Rob "Hometown" Immel, and the New York Empire crew. She's done it all, from playing in the World Dodgeball Association Championships in 2018, the legendary "Outkast" Traveling team, to making Team USA (2022) and making the practice squad for 2023/2024, Michelle continues her impressive and motivational journey forward. Enjoy!

In this episode, I interview Caysie Salamone, a certified BA who afforded me a great chance to share a part of my life few people get to experience, or even understand (yes, I have a life outside of Dodgeball). Her impressive career both on and off the court should make my time interviewing her fly right on by. Enjoy!

in this episode we chat with rogelio morales. we go over why it took him 3 years to play, the growth in mexico, his love of music and overall the legacy he intends to leave behind. take a listen and enjoy...episode 100 of my solo recordings.

In this episode, I FINALLY get to interview Joey Kramer in full. A precap guest of last season (almost exactly a year ago), Joey had made some great comments and portions of the discussion I wanted to revisit. So glad I got to! Enjoy!

In this episode i interview close friend and Ohio native, perry hull. we go over his "new years resolution" his growth in atlanta and how much it meant for him to bring the game to his hometown. a solid chat for sure. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i speak with the dodgeball dad in Mark Hopkins along with sons Charlie and Sam. we go over their beginnings in the sport, dads lone season and overall the bond it created in the household. take a listen and enjoy

into season 7 and with me i have from the dodgeball corner instagram page, Lynn Kirkpatrick and Spencer Sarault. we go over their dodgeball journey, building dodgeball in ottawa, playing and coaching the national team and the drive that pursued them to make content in dodgeball corner. take a listen and enjoy

I feel like I turned my back on the community, at least those that I've worked with closely over the last several seasons of this podcast. This podcast, Ballistae, and my involvement with Dodgeball inside and out of the court were challenged upon my return from my deployment, and dealing with it has not been easy, but I'd like to come back. Slowly. Midlife crisis is real.

In this episode i bring on ADME teammates tony sanchez and yoshio ortega to talk about the mexican nationals that recently took place. we go over our emotions playing, the vibe of the teams, and overall the impact they left us with and vice versa. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode i bring on Luis de la Riva on to talk about his dodgeball journey and the years of struggle it took to get to where it is in Mexico and the world stage as a whole. From a sport that failed him to one he finds himself thinking about daily we dive into the family he developed in Lobos and overall legacy in the sport as a whole. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode i bring on Gia, Shauna, Josh, and Shadae, to discuss the national event that took place in canada. we go over their perspectives on the event as well as have some laughs along the way. which province produces the best players? who seemingly recovered like wolverine after an injury? take a listen and find out.

In this episode I bring on Joshua Kramer, Ryan Ginsberg, and Elly Schipfer to talk about the NCDA nationals that took place in Athens, OH. We not only go through their perspectives but also the one of a national champion in Joseph Kramer. Take a listen and enjoy

In this episode we chat with Canadian bred, UK residing player in Bree Darcy. we go over her move across the atlantic, finding derby, playing on the international stage as well as cover why is her love language a playful choke. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode we go over The Thing event that took place this past weekend. the panelist include Lu Cas Boyle, Casually Confident, Gia Lam, Peter Fenwick, and Rui Li. We go over the origins of the thing, criteria to enter, the 2 day event as well as give advice for teams trying to improve. Take a listen and enjoy