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Best podcasts about pro volleyball

Latest podcast episodes about pro volleyball

The Roundhouse Podcast
Roundhouse podcast with Jody Larson on pro volleyball

The Roundhouse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 23:57


Former Shocker Jody Larson plays professional volleyball in Switzerland. She joins us to talk about the adjustment to Europe, why she wants to live in Switzerland and her favorite foods. We also discuss playing for her mom in high school, playing for Shockers coach Chris Lamb and the famous “soup can” story from Lamb’s library … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Jody Larson on pro volleyball"

I-80 Club
What The Heck Is Going On With Pro Volleyball in the U.S.? | Volleyball State (Preview)

I-80 Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 7:32


This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.Omaha is at the center of the messy landscape of U.S. pro volleyball. We talk about it with journalist Rose Eveleth who wrote about this for Defector in early June. We also detail Nebraska's 2027 recruiting class, which filled up in a hurry this week. Plus, a quick look at Team USA trying to bounce back in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League.You can find Rose's story "The Battle for Professional Volleyball Has Officially Begun" here.Watch the episode here!To get more from Volleyball State, including ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, newsletters, and more, become a subscriber of the I-80 Club Volleyball State tier today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwynn & Chris On Demand
Former NBA player turned pro volleyball player Chase Budinger joined Gwynn & Chris!

Gwynn & Chris On Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 9:45


La Costa Canyon's Chase Budinger joined Gwynn & Chris to detail his journey through 10 years playing in the NBA to becoming a professional volleyball player and playing in the Olympics!

Serving Pancakes
Dominant LOVB Austin claims the inaugural LOVB title!

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 32:46 Transcription Available


Tiffany and LOVB champion Khat Bell are joined by LOVB broadcaster and current Notre Dame head coach Salima Rockwell to break down how LOVB Austin beat LOVB Omaha to claim the league’s inaugural title. They discuss Austin’s focus heading into the match, LOVB Finals MVP Madisen Skinner’s progression through the year, and a few other key factors that lead to the monumental win. The two also give shoutouts to unsung heroes from the match and overall thoughts on the first League One Volleyball season. Follow Salima on Instagram.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
LOVB Finals Preview with Khat Bell and Claire Chaussee

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 41:32 Transcription Available


Tiffany and Khat recap the final week of the regular season and preview this weekend’s LOVB Finals, the tournament that will decide League One Volleyball’s inaugural champion. Afterward, Tiffany chats with LOVB Madison outside hitter Claire Chaussee, and the two talk about Madison’s rebound in the second half of the season, finishing the LOVB season back in Louisville, Claire's love of photography and more. Follow Claire on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Reaching Milestones and Talking Week Twelve

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 19:30 Transcription Available


Tiffany and Khat recap week 12 of the inaugural League One Volleyball season, including some of the incredible individual performances and milestones LOVB athletes reached. Khat also shares her thoughts on staying energized through a late five-setter and the loud LOVB Austin crowd. Finally, the two make their picks for match of the week in week 13. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Am Home podcast
From high school sports glory to pro volleyball with Lindsay Krause

I Am Home podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 39:17


On today's episode of I AM HOME, our hosts Tyler, Becca and Hilary are joined by Lindsay Krause, Nebraska native and professional volleyball player with the Omaha Supernovas. Get ready for a fun, behind-the-scenes chat with Lindsay as she shares how she fell in love with the game, what it's really like to be a pro and how she stays motivated through the highs and lows. We'll hear about her daily routine, the biggest lessons she's learned and the incredible people who've helped her along the way.

Serving Pancakes
Intangible Contributions and Week 11 Recap

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 17:00 Transcription Available


Tiffany and Khat recap week 11 of the inaugural League One Volleyball season where LOVB Madison, LOVB Austin, LOVB Atlanta and LOVB Houston each picked up big wins. Khat shares what it was like to come in off the bench for Austin against LOVB Omaha and energize her team to victory, and the two make their picks for match of the week in week 12. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskyCohost: Khat BellSenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
LOVB Salt Lake's Sophie Fischer and Skylar Fields are the Perfect Roommates

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 34:41 Transcription Available


After a brief recap of week 10, LOVB Salt Lake youngsters Sophie Fischer and Skylar Fields join the show. They talk about their experiences so far with LOVB, including the teammates who’ve been most helpful with the transition to professional volleyball for Sophie and to opposite hitter for Skylar. They also discuss what it’s like playing for Tama Miyashiro and Bruno Chateau, LOVB Salt Lake’s coaches, and interacting with the team’s fans. The two roommates also open up about their off-the-court lives, including why they’re no longer allowed to go shopping together and who on the team is the best cook. Follow Skylar on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Sophie on Instagram. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Bad Movies and Biomechanical Engineering with Temi Thomas-Ailara

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 33:12 Transcription Available


Khat and Tiffany open the show by recapping week nine, and Khat shares what it’s like to face friends and former teammates in a match. Afterward, Tiffany chats with LOVB Madison opposite hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara on a range of topics, including: Madison’s hot streak and the steak dinner that fueled it, Temi’s Nigerian heritage, A lovb of bad movies, Studying biomedical engineering in college, Playing professionally where she ended her collegiate career, Shaping the future of volleyball, and more! Follow Temi on Instagram.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Reading Setters and Snapping Streaks

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 14:47 Transcription Available


Tiffany and Khat recap an eventful week eight of League One Volleyball action, including two big wins for LOVB Madison and LOVB Salt Lake spoiling LOVB Houston’s homecoming. Khat also talks through what she is looking for when she’s reading an opposing setter and gives insight to what it’s like playing in long rallies. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Talking LOVB and Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 37:15 Transcription Available


After recapping week seven of the League One Volleyball season – including plenty of focus on Khat’s 11-kill performance Thursday night against LOVB Salt Lake – both Khat and Tiffany talk with LOVB broadcaster Anne Marie Anderson. The trio talk about the LOVB season so far, the moment women’s sports is currently having, and being a woman in sports broadcasting in addition to lessons from her recent book, Cultivating Audacity: Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win. Follow Anne Marie Anderson on Instagram and LinkedIn.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Cats, Camaraderie and Club Volleyball in Iowa with Jaali Winters and Madi Kubik-Banks

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 34:14 Transcription Available


With LOVB Houston’s win at the LOVB Classic fresh in mind, Tiffany recaps the on-court action while Khat chats with a few of her fellow athletes about the environment in Kansas City. Later, Tiffany catches up with LOVB Omaha outside hitters Jaali Winters and Madi Kubik-Banks. The two share about the tight-knit team culture in Omaha, their shared experiences of junior volleyball in Iowa, advice to junior athletes and more. Follow Jaali on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Madi on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Settling in with Amber Igiede and Jess Mruzik

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 40:34 Transcription Available


Khat and Tiffany recap last week’s matches and preview this weekend’s LOVB Classic, an in-season tournament where all six teams will compete alongside Triple Crown NIT, the premier junior tournament in the nation. Tiffany also sat down with LOVB Houston’s Amber Igiede and Jess Mruzik. Both new to professional volleyball – Jess is a rookie and Amber is in her second pro year – the two discuss their transition out of college volleyball, the close relationships on LOVB Houston, how they’ve experienced the season so far, and more. Follow Amber on Instagram.Follow Jess on Instagram.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If You Can't Handle The Heat
Will this RUIN Pro Volleyball In the United States | Why 4 Leagues Can't Survive

If You Can't Handle The Heat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 76:33


If You Can't Handle The Heat The US has just announced its 4th professional pro league in 3 years... is this good for volleyball? Who will come up on top? The boys delve into wether this is good and bad for the support and wether a mens league will ever survive in the US... 4 Leagues: LOVB, PVF, Athletes Unlimited and now Major League Volleyball   Support The Boys! Buy Merch Here: https://www.outofsystem.net/   Follow Us: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/outofsystemofficial/?hl=en Tik Tok- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRKNeayY/ Website- https://www.outofsystem.net/    #vollleyball #podcast #provolleyball #lovb #PVF #AU #MLV

City Cast Madison
Madison Has Mad LOVB For Its New Pro Volleyball Team

City Cast Madison

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 21:40


It's no secret that Madison loves its sports teams. From the UW Badgers to the ‘Mingos and the Nightmares, the fans always fill the seats. Now, there's a new team to cheer for — LOVB Madison professional volleyball. The team's inaugural season just kicked off and to get the scoop on what they're all about, we caught up with Head Coach Matt Fuerbringer and founding team member Lauren Carlini. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serving Pancakes
Taking the Lead with Kelsey Cook

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 36:18 Transcription Available


Tiffany and Khat begin the latest episode of Serving Pancakes by recapping week four and LOVB Atlanta taking the top spot of the league standings. They also welcome LOVB Atlanta outside hitter and founding athlete Kelsey Cook to the podcast. The trio chats about Kelsey being a leader on the team and in the league as a whole, her life abroad, the four-match win streak that Atlanta is currently on, and Kelsey’s love of traveling and documenting her travels. Follow Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskyCo-host: Khat BellSenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Week 3 recap with Khat and Tiffany

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 11:27 Transcription Available


Another exciting week of League One Volleyball action has come and gone. Host Tiffany Oshinsky and Co-host/LOVB Austin opposite Khat Bell break down all four matches of week three with the lovb and insight you’d expect from the duo. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Made to Shine
“The craziest testimony while playing a pro volleyball match” | pro athlete Hailey Harwood

Made to Shine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 38:05


Today we have the honor of having BACK my friend Hailey Harward. You can't make this up- right after I had her on Made to Shine a few weeks prior, she had a pro volleyball tournament where she saw God in the craziest way.  She came back on the show just to tell YOU all about it.  I pray this blesses you friend!

Serving Pancakes
Creating space for women's sports with Ari Chambers and Jenny Nguyen

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 26:44 Transcription Available


In this special episode recorded at League One Volleyball’s First Serve celebration in Atlanta, women’s sports advocates Ari Chambers and Jenny Nguyen join Serving Pancakes senior producer Anya Alvarez to discuss the moment that women’s sports is having right now. Both Ari and Jenny have created spaces dedicated to platforming and growing women’s sports – Ari in the digital sphere as a host and analyst on ESPN and founder of HighlightHER, and Jenny physically as the cofounder and CEO of The Sports Bra, the country’s first sports bar dedicated to women’s sports. They’re contributing to the rising tide of women’s sports right now that includes new leagues, new investments and more women’s sports content hitting the mainstream than ever before. Women’s sports are becoming normalized. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Serving Pancakes | LOVB is Here! The First Two Weeks with Sarah Franklin and Chiaka Ogbogu

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 62:06 Transcription Available


The League One Volleyball season has started! LOVB Austin opposite Khat Bell joins Tiffany as co-host, and the two break down what’s happened so far in the season with insights only an athlete who played in those matches can provide. The pair also chat with Khat’s teammate and LOVB Austin Founding Athlete Chiaka Ogbogu and LOVB Madison rookie Sarah Franklin, who joined the league as part of the LOVB 6 in December. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Chiaka on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Sarah on Instagram and TikTok. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women on the Mic
The Future of Pro Volleyball in the US and Cementing a Legacy at Stanford with 3x National Champion and Team USA Libero Morgan Hentz

Women on the Mic

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 25:06


In this episode, Kaavya sits down with Morgan Hentz, 3x National Champion Libero for Stanford Volleyball, 3x AVCA First Team All-American, and pro volleyball player for Athletes Unlimited, the Atlanta Vibe of the Pro Volley Federation, and Team USA. We chat about her leadership growth at Stanford, fun memories made in the locker room, how to maintain a winning culture amidst change, and the important of mental preparation before games. We also dive into the new set up of professional volleyball in the US with PVF, League One Volleyball, and Athletes Unlimited and what needs to be put in place to make sure these leagues are sustainable. Finally we talk about the importance and ongoing recognition of the libero position, the state of collegiate volleyball in the US today, and the importance of investment and viewership. To watch PVF games this season see here: https://provolleyball.com/ Follow Morgan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganhentz @womenonthemic

Old School w/ DP and Jay – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Omaha's Two Pro Volleyball Teams - January 10th, 5:45 p.m.

Old School w/ DP and Jay – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 5:44


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Wisconsin Today
Juneau County manhunt arrest made, Women’s pro volleyball begins in Madison

Wisconsin Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025


The suspect in a triple homicide who's been on the run since late December has been captured. Both candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court are reporting historic donation levels. And, Wisconsin's new professional women's volleyball team has their first match today.

News & Features | NET Radio
New pro volleyball team in Omaha serves up first season Friday

News & Features | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 1:20


A new professional volleyball team called Love Omaha will compete in its first match Friday when it visits Houston. It's a part of a six-team pro league called League One Volleyball, or Love, for short.

Dana & Jay In The Morning
Houston shelters bracing for cold this week, Pro volleyball team debuts this week, Do you like the cold weather?

Dana & Jay In The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 7:20 Transcription Available


Dana In The Morning Highlights 1/6Freezing temps expected this week - Star Of Hope could use your donationsLeague One Volleyball kicks off this week with Houston taking on AustinAre you a fan of the weather when it gets this cold?

Court Captains: A Volleyball Podcast
24. A breakdown of pro volleyball in the US

Court Captains: A Volleyball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 67:54


Welcome to Court Captains! We're happy you're here. If you've heard about women's pro volleyball in the United States and you want to learn more, you're in the right place. We're here to provide a breakdown of the pro leagues in the US as of the 2025 season. We'll tell you how each league operates, how many teams and players each league has, as well as league roster rules. We share information that we have on salaries, how the season goes in terms of regular play, tournament play, and playoffs - plus, where you can watch these matches. We also go into the founders of each league and the investment/business structure, so you can learn more about how these leagues came about. Who are we and what do we know? Two of us played volleyball in college and one of us is a volley newbie who loves all the sports. Between us, we've been in the volleyball world (playing youth club volleyball, NCAA, coaching club, and playing adult USAV) for over 4 decades. We are a weekly PVF podcast - so we can't say we're completely unbiased, but these are our honest opinions of these leagues after months of research! We hope you'll tune in for our weekly episodes and stay up to date with all the PVF action this season! Follow us on Instagram for our commentary and updates: @courtcaptainspod Got a question or comment? Email us at: courtcaptainspod@gmail.com

Serving Pancakes
Khat Bell's Unrelenting Determination

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 37:39 Transcription Available


You cannot find someone more determined on the volleyball court than Khat Bell. The opposite hitter from Mesquite, Texas, has nothing but out-battled friends and opponents alike ever since finding volleyball in the seventh grade. In school, she beat out her friend for the final spot on the A team. At Texas, she gritted through a bulging disk to deliver an NCAA title. In South Korea, she finally beat down a seemingly undefeatable foe to become the first foreign player to be named Finals MVP. With the end of her career on the horizon, Khat has come home with LOVB Austin, determined to showcase the sport of volleyball. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky examine that determination in depth in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Other topics include: Difference between playing overseas and in LOVB All the Longhorns on LOVB Austin Khat’s seventh-grade obsession with volleyball After initial reluctance, Texas is the choice Winning it all after a major injury Doing it all for mom Starting a pro career in South Korea Coming back for LOVB and more! Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
LOVB and Family with Mariena Hayden

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 30:26 Transcription Available


After missing her grandfather’s funeral while playing overseas, Mariena Hayden was ready to come home. The outside hitter from Belle Plaine, Minnesota, had settled in with Greece’s ASP Thetis, but she couldn’t miss any more big moments. Luckily, League One Volleyball called with a roster spot four hours away from home with LOVB Madison. She jumped at the chance. Since, Mariena’s enjoyed life as a pro in the United States and getting to know her new city and teammates. Most importantly, she’s been home, celebrating Thanksgiving with family for the first time since high school. She recently caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include: Home for the Holidays Mariena and the Amazonians Training Camp at LOVB Madison Mariena’s start in volleyball Winning a state title with a torn ACL A collegiate career of shrinking shoes Getting convinced to go pro Coming home for LOVB and family Mariena’s top reads and more! Follow Mariena on Tiktok, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dana & Jay In The Morning
Busy Thanksgiving travel days begin, Houston has a new pro volleyball team, Katy resident spending Thanksgiving in Vegas

Dana & Jay In The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 6:17 Transcription Available


Dana In The Morning Highlights 11/27The busy travel period begins today and runs thru Monday 12/2Houston was one of 6 cities to receive a new pro volleyball teamKaty resdient doing something unique for Thanksgiving - taking the family to Vegas

Serving Pancakes
Anita Anwusi Followed Her Own Path to Pro Volleyball

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 22:39 Transcription Available


Fresh out of college, Anita Anwusi is making her pro debut this season in her hometown with LOVB Houston Volleyball. A first-generation college graduate, the middle blocker hails from a Nigerian family that was originally skeptical of her athletic career. After Anita's initial success in high school and reassurance from LSU coaches, Anita's parents trusted Anita to venture down the elite volleyball pathway. While Anita has planned for her future after volleyball – pediatric physical therapy – she's very much focused on absorbing all the knowledge she can from her experienced LOVB Houston teammates. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky recently chatted about Anita's late start in competitive volleyball, love of food and more in this week's episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include:  Adjustment to the LOVB Pro life  Anita setting out on her own path Going to LSU Overcoming a fear of mistakes Looking ahead to a career in physical therapy … But first, LOVB Anita off the court Hopes for season one And more Follow Anita on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Haleigh Washington, the Accidental Volleyball Pro

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 35:35 Transcription Available


No. 3 Penn State picked up a big top-25 win at No. 16 USC over the weekend, and we thought it was the perfect excuse to chat with Penn State alum and LOVB Salt Lake middle Haleigh Washington. A two-time Olympic medalist with Team USA, Haleigh had barely considered playing professionally until legendary coach Russ Rose pulled her aside and encouraged her to put her all into a pro career. After two Olympic appearances and seven years in Italy, Haleigh is coming home and looking forward to changing how volleyball is watched in the U.S. She discusses what it's like to play for not one but two legends and her deep love of books and reading, among many other topics, in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Follow Haleigh on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Pancakes
Meet LOVB Salt Lake with Serena and Tama

Serving Pancakes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 39:49 Transcription Available


While many of League One Volleyball's coaches and athletes are familiar with one another already, LOVB Salt Lake takes that to another level. Head coach Tama Miyashiro as coached at least eight LOVB Salt Lake athletes through her other role as U.S. National Team assistant, including middle blocker Serena Gray. Sererena and Tama both caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky to chat about how that established relationship could impact the season, how each is preparing for the inaugural campaign and more. From grass volleyball to role models, you'll be much better prepared for the upcoming LOVB Salt Lake season after this conversation. Topics include:  Top-seeded Pitt vs. Stanford October 20 Serena's cats Preparing for the season Cultural Differences in Volleyball Built-in familiarity within LOVB Salt Lake How each was introduced to volleyball Tips for to choosing a college program Welcoming everyone to volleyball Off-court activities Showcasing LOVB Follow Serena on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Tama on Instagram.Follow LOVB Salt Lake on  Instagram and Facebook.  Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.