170 - Bruised but Proud: Finding Meaning in the Pain
Why do we choose to suffer? Why do we volunteer for the bruises, the exhaustion, the late-night tournament planning sessions, the endless drills? This episode digs deep into the meaning behind the pai...
22 Jul 202549min
169 - Stepping Up: How the World Cup Got it Right
I’m diving into highlights of the Roller Derby World Cup 2025 and stacking the entire event up against last year’s Championships! You may remember I shared some critical feedback and ideas for how to ...
15 Jul 20251h 8min
168 - Beyond Skill: What It Really Takes to Make a Top 8 World Cup Team
In this episode, I go backstage at the Roller Derby World Cup for interviews with skaters and coaches from USA, Australia, Sweden, Argentina, and Canada. From grueling gym sessions to recovering from ...
8 Jul 20251h 18min
167 - Your Ultimate Guide to the Roller Derby World Cup
This special episode covers absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know before watching or attending the Roller Derby World Cup this week! Listen during your travels and GET READY!Dork Mistress (Co-Head An...
1 Jul 20251h 20min
166 - Team Poland Roller Derby
We're back in Europe for the last team interview before the World Cup talking to Team Poland! Mother Blocker (Team Manager) and Hell Stork (Captain) share about their journeys, the journey of their te...
24 Jun 202553min
165 - Team Indigenous Rising Roller Derby
This week's World Cup Team interview is with Indigenous Rising! BeastMode, Smackagawea, and Coach Krispy took time out of their team training weekend in Arizona to share more about their personal jour...
17 Jun 202552min
164 - Team Brazil Roller Derby
This week is all about Team Brazil! Naclara and Maria Loca share their stories and the challenges of pursuing roller derby in their country and how their passion for the sport keeps them strong. I’m t...
10 Jun 202557min
163 - Imposter Syndrome in Roller Derby: Lead Jammer or Just Lucky?
In this episode, I revisit a topic that’s been echoing through my conversations lately—Imposter Syndrome. I’ve heard it from teammates, podcast listeners, even my own inner voice. Six years after my o...
3 Jun 202549min
