Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast21 Heinä

211 - Calgary Roller Derby 2026 WFTDA Champs Preview

Fresh off a gold medal performance at WFTDA Regional Playoffs in Ontario, the Calgary Roller Derby All Stars join the podcast this week to bask in the excitement of facing international competition, and how they're preparing for the biggest tournament in team history with community fundraising efforts—including stunts, a donut 5K, tattoo milestones, personalized thank-you videos, and more.

I sat down with Ferris Bruiser, Smackie Kennedy, Projectile, and RollerSquare "R2" to discuss the journey from finishing lower than they wanted at playoffs in 2024 to building a semi-satellite team across Alberta and British Columbia and breaking all the brackets in 2026. They share how a structured training program, a common playbook, and a simple team mantra—BELIEVE—helped transform Calgary into championship contenders.The conversation dives deep into the unforgettable gold medal final against Montréal, breaking down the defensive battles, managing momentum swings, the mental resilience, and the secret ingredient that carried Calgary to victory.

Photo by ⁠@brie.eloise.photography

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210 - RollerCon 2026: What I Learned On My Summer Vacation

Cool times were had in the hot desert at RollerCon 2026. The last time I did an episode about RollerCon was episode 003...can you believe it? Back in 2018, the first time I went to RollerCon. This was...

14 Heinä 58min

209 - Black Derby Collective 2026 WFTDA Champs Preview

The Black Derby Collective has made history.Murda and Blaque Jac join the podcast this week to share the incredible story behind their new WFTDA charter team—and their whirlwind journey from a couple ...

7 Heinä 1h 4min

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