Women of Dodgeball Podcast

Getting excited for the Team USA Combine this weekend but not sure what to expect?Checkout the latest episode of the WOD POD featuring USA Dodgeball Exec and scout, Kate Kerins, as she fills us in on the insights into the combine event for team hopefuls. Listen in to hear her tips on how to mentally prepare and what you can do to make the team!

Ready for another fix?We are joined by Megan Fricker (Megan's Monsters) & Sam Hutter (Potent) to help recap the Northeast Foam & Cloth Round! Listen in to hear our thoughts on the talent, division highlights, and an honest truth about how to grow women's participation and dodgeball! Enjoy...

After a long break, the WOD POD is back & covering the first USA Dodgeball tournament of 2022!We are joined by Alix Gardner (Aztecs) & Alyssa Pandolfi (Finesse) to help recap the Southwest Foam & Cloth Round! Listen in to hear our thoughts on the format, division highlights, and how it feels so good to have dodgeball back! Enjoy...

This is it! NATIONALS BABY! Today we continue our collaboration with Justin Bosch from The Dodgeball Podcast for the Women’s Mock Nationals Tournament!!! This time we look at the 16 teams that qualified for Nationals and are joined by Amanda Decker, Brenda Kramer & Jen Woodlee! Listen in to how we think teams would have done in their first round match ups and who makes it to the top 8!

Dodgeball is starting to come back!We are joined again by Dr. Alfred Kwon to discuss coming back to playing dodgeball in another episode of the WOD POD's Sports Medicine Series. In this episode we talk about what returning to sport looks like, what to look out for and how to ensure you can hit the ground running. Check out the episode to find out more. Enjoy!

Today we continue our collaboration with Justin Bosch from The Dodgeball Podcast for the Women’s Mock Nationals Tournament!!! This time we dive deeper into the South Region with new guest to the pod, Marie Garrigue.Listen in to hear us talk about what new & old teams we would have seen in the 2020 season and who we thought would qualify for the nationals tournament!

Today we continue our collaboration with Justin Bosch from The Dodgeball Podcast for the Women’s Mock Nationals Tournament!!! This time it is Part 2 of our discussion of the West Region with Brenda Kramer and Shelby Grimnes.Listen in to  hear us talk about the top 1-6 seeds on the west and how we think they would have inevitably been ranked. Who do you think won the west championships?...

Today we continue our collaboration with Justin Bosch from The Dodgeball Podcast for the Women’s Mock Nationals Tournament!!! This time we dive deeper into the West Region with Brenda Kramer and new guest to the pod, Shelby Grimnes.Listen in to Part 1 to  hear us talk about what new & old teams we would have seen in the 2020 season and who we thought would qualify for the nationals tournament in the 7-9 seeds!

On today’s episode, we share Part 2 of our talk with President Jen Brennan and Vice President Bianca Segatto from Dodgeball Ontario about their Women’s Network designed to help grow women’s dodgeball.Listen in to hear us talk about D.O.W.N., why women’s sports programs are important to create, and what they recommend for other sport organizations to help grow female engagement!

On today’s episode, we share Part 1 of our talk with President Jen Brennan and Vice President Bianca Segatto from Dodgeball Ontario about their Women’s Network designed to help grow women’s dodgeball.Listen in to hear us talk about D.O.W.N., opportunities for women to play in Canada, and how Dodgeball Ontario has changed over the years!

Today we continue our collaboration with Justin Bosch from The Dodgeball Podcast for the Women’s Mock Nationals Tournament!!! This time we dive deeper into the East Region with new guests to the pod, Sami Barrett and Sam Giradi.Listen in to hear us talk about what new & old teams we would have seen in the 2020 season and who we thought would qualify for the nationals tournament!

Are you hardcore #nosting4lyf? That’s right.... It’s the next instalment of the Great Ball Debate!  We are focusing on more in-depth conversations about the different ball types within Dodgeball. Today we talk with NO-STING lovers, Deanna Darnes and Tasha Mabin, as they argue why they think NO-STING is the best ball for dodgeball! Want to hear what they think?...

As teased on our International Women’s day we are starting our collaboration with The Dodgeball Podcast for the Women’s Division Mock Nationals Tournament!!! Similar to how they did the open series, we will be diving into the women’s division, discussing how we think teams did in their regional tournaments and debating who would have won the national’s title in 2020! Today’s episode is an intro into the series, how we will cover each region and nationals. HOWEVER, we need your help! We will contact you guys about players on your team and love for you to share your thoughts as to who could take the championship!!

Checkout the third episode of the “Women of the NCDA” series! We talk with Cassie Weaver and Leslie Ellison about their time and experiences playing in the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association in the US.Listen in to hear us talk about their experiences; the good, the bad, the great, and the ugly. Also, what some of the challenges were, what the NCDA did well, and advice they gave for women playing in US College Dodgeball!

Happy International Women’s Day!!We at the WOD pod are proud to be women on the court and you should be too! Today’s episode we honor women of dodgeball! Listen in to hear us talk about what IWD is, our merch drop, shout outs from listeners of inspirational players in the game, and what’s in store for the pod!

Are you hardcore #foam4lyf? That’s right... It’s the next instalment of the Great Ball Debate! We are focusing on more in-depth conversations about the different ball types within Dodgeball. Today we talk with FOAM lovers, Brenda Kramer and Bryanna London, as they argue why they think FOAM is the best ball for dodgeball! Want to hear what they think?...

Today we continue with Part 2 of our “Sexism within sports” conversation with Sexist Education 102. Listen in as we openly discuss some phrases, scenarios, or actions that could potentially be seen as sexist in the dodgeball community and how we can change for the better! Our goal is to help educate and grow the sport in a positive way as we strive for equal representation on the court. So check it out!

Today we tackle one of our first controversial topics on the pod “Sexism within sports” with Sexist Education 101. For Part 1 of this talk we look at some of the systemic sexism that affects women in all sports.Listen in as we openly discuss stats and information pertaining to the gender gap we see in sports, how women’s sports are marketed, and how this affects a woman’s experience! Our goal is to help educate and grow the sport in a positive way as we strive for equal representation on the court. So check it out!

Are you hardcore #8.5forlyf? That’s right... It’s the next instalment of the Great Ball Debate! We are now focusing on more in-depth conversations about the different ball types within Dodgeball. Today we talk with 8.5” Rubber lovers, Rebecca Shappell and Sam Hutter, as they argue why they think 8.5” is the best ball for dodgeball! Want to hear what they think?...

Welcome back to Season 2 of the WOD POD! Today we are joined by Amanda Decker and Emily Hotz as we explore the idea of the New Years resolution and what’s in store for the podcast in 2021. Listen in as we sum up 2020, tips on how to keep your goals, and why it is okay to not meet your goals or even have a resolution!

Join us as we wrap up this crazy year with the 2020 season finale! We relax and reflect on 2020 and what could have been with friend of the pod, Dr. Alfred Kwon.Listen in to hear us talk about some behind the scenes, news from the Olympics, how the podcast has come along, and what to look forward to from the WOD POD in 2021!

Check out this week's latest episode with The Nottingham Sheriffs! Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Kirsty Shaw and women's team coaches Dave Prestage and James Shaw from the Nottingham Dodgeball Club, in England, as we discuss their women's team.Listen in to here us talk about the women's dodgeball scene in the UK, how the game has changed, and what factors made the Nottingham Sheriffs women's team successful!

Want to know more about Dodgeball in the UK? We are joined by Dave Prestage, James Shaw & Kirsty Shaw from the Nottingham Dodgeball Club, in England, as we discuss their team, the Nottingham Sheriffs, and the history of the club. Listen in to here us talk about the inner workings of a club in England, how the British dodgeball league works, and their views on the new international play style of foam!

Who inspires you and why?The WOD Pod is joined by friend of the pod, Emily Hotz, and we discuss some of the most inspirational athletes in women's sport! Listen in to hear us talk about some of the classics, athletes that inspire us, what made them great and why they are so influential. Enjoy!

On today's episode of the WOD POD, we talk with Bryanna London about her new youtube channel, BryActive, and being a captain on Team USA. Listen in to hear us talk about what's in store for the channel, what qualities make a good leader, her experiences making/playing for Team USA, and what she thinks the future of Team USA will look like.Check out the episode to find out more. Enjoy!

Check out the second episode of the Women of the NCDA series! We talk with Sam Hutter and Treanna Bidlack about their time and experience's playing in the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association in the USListen in to hear us talk about their experiences; the good, the bad, the great, and the ugly. Also, what some of the challenges were, what the NCDA did well, and give advice for women playing in US College Dodgeball!

Ever got injured at a dodgeball tournament?We are joined again by Dr. Alfred Kwon to discuss injuries that are often seen at tournaments in another episode of the WOD POD's Sports Medicine Series. In this episode we talk about fingers, shoulders, knees, and some of the freaky instances like the thrower's fracture! Listen in on some of the "what to dos" and "what NOT to do!"Check out the episode to find out more. Enjoy!

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports. We are joined by Dr. Dodgeball himself, Dr. Alfred Kwon, in another episode of the WOD POD's Sports Medicine Series. In this episode we discuss inversion ankle injuries, why they happen, how to treat them, and talk about taping techniques! Check out the episode to find out more. Enjoy!

What is your favorite ball type and why? The WOD Pod is joined by friend of the pod, Amanda Decker, and we discuss one of dodgeball's more controversial topics.... Ball types!!Listen in to hear us talk over what all the ball types/styles actually are, attitudes to different types, and what we think the best ball type actually is for women's dodgeball!!

Check out the first episode of the Women of the NCDA series! We talk with Rebecca Shappell about her new role as the Director of Female Engagement for the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association.Listen in to hear us talk frank about what it's like being a woman playing in the NCDA, what some of the challenges are, how we can improve, and ideas on how to grow women’s participation in US College Dodgeball! Also, a cheeky sneak peak on some rising stars in the league!!

Want to know what it takes to make Team USA? Check out PART 2 of our episode with Brenda Kramer, member of Team USA and Gold Medalist at the 2019 World Dodgeball Championships in Cancun.Listen in to hear us talk over Brenda's experience on Team USA and what it takes to play at the top. We also cover ways to improve the combine, how the women’s game has changed, and growing women’s dodgeball!

Want to find out how to train specifically for dodgeball? Check out PART 1 of our episode with Brenda Kramer, member of Team USA, Gold Medalist at the 2019 World Dodgeball Championships in Cancun, and founder of Body By Brenda.Listen in to hear us talk over Brenda's experience as a fitness trainer and what goes into a dodgeball fitness regime. We also cover her competitive team Finesse, what goes into making a successful team, and her views on coed dodgeball!

Today's episode we interview guest host, Amanda Decker, to get an insight into her experience on the Elite Dodgeball Committee and with the new USA Dodgeball Premier League.Listen in to hear us talk over things that worked well, what didn't, the new coed division in the US, and ideas for growing the women's division further!

Welcome to the first full episode of The Women of Dodgeball Podcast! Did you know that there are some sports injuries that women are more prone to? Dr. Dodgeball himself, Dr. Alfred Kwon, joins us for our first glimpse into the WOD POD's Sports Medicine Series. In this episode we discuss why female athletes are prone to specific injuries, what those injuries are, and ways to help treat and prevent them! Check out the episode to find out more. Enjoy!

Hello Everyone! Check out the welcome episode for the Women of Dodgeball Podcast!The WOD POD is a podcast that supports and promotes female athletes, and those that identify, within the dodgeball community. Featuring conversations about controversial topics, interviews, funny stories, and many more entertaining subjects that are tailored more towards women.This episode covers the who, the what, the how, and the what's to come!