Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast26 Touko

203 - Ann Arbor Roller Derby 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview

Ann Arbor Roller Derby is heading to WFTDA North America Northeast Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan and are excited to have a home field advantage for the first time!

In this episode, we hear from A2 skaters “Arnie” (Terminate Her), “Syd” (Sydney Bean”, and “Slam” (Slamlet) as they share their “Whip It” inspired origin stories, their rivalry and friendship with neighboring league Detroit Roller Derby, and the highs and lows of being located in a college town and attracting skaters from the University of Michigan…who then graduate and move away.

This team has champagne fueled goals and RAT energy (better listen to find out what that stands for ;-) ). Let’s get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Michigan’s most resilient teams as they’ve taken on 50% charter turnover, the impact of their new coaching duo, coming back from injuries, and what makes this season’s squad special coming into playoffs.

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208 - 2x4 Team Osom 2026 WFTDA Champs Preview

From practicing under a highway in Buenos Aires to earning a spot on roller derby's biggest stage, 2x4 Roller Derby Team Osom's journey is one of resilience, determination, and community.In this episo...

30 Kesä 42min

207 - Santa Cruz Derby Groms Legacy 2026 WFTDA Champs Preview

The Santa Cruz Derby Groms Legacy team was created in November 2024 to give aged-out junior skaters a place to continue competing together as a WFTDA Charter team—fast forward to the summer of 2026, t...

23 Kesä 1h 5min

OPTIMUS GRIME - 206 - The Reality of Jamming

Six years after his last appearance on the podcast, Optimus Grime returns to discuss the state of jammer development in modern roller derby. Drawing on 12 years of international derby experience, Grim...

16 Kesä 1h 22min

205 - Finding Your Ideal Level of Intensity for Performance

How fired up should you be during a roller derby game? As athletes, it's easy to believe that more intensity will equal better performance...but only to a point. In this episode, we're talking about e...

9 Kesä 37min

204 - Celebrate Your Victories!

The WFTDA North America Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan are over, but the story isn't.This week, I recap an incredible weekend of roller derby, share some of my favorite moments from the tournament, and...

2 Kesä 45min

202 - Windy City Rollers 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview

The Windy City Rollers are back in the playoff conversation — and they’re coming in smarter, deeper, and more connected than ever than ever on their way to WFTDA North America Northeast Playoffs in La...

22 Touko 1h 19min

201 - Gotham Roller Derby 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview

We're continuing the road to WFTDA North America Northeast Regional Playoffs in Lansing Michigan and are joined by four voices from Gotham Roller Derby: Yeti Or Not Here I Come (Captain) and Kill Vale...

19 Touko 1h 2min