2025 Year in Review Mailbag: Life Lessons, Biggest Takeaways, Fan Questions | SANDCAST

Merry Christmas!! Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter drop a Christmas Eve special 2025 year in review podcast, talking their biggest life lessons in a year in which they both had kids, Tri Bourne retired from professional beach volleyball, Travis Mewhirter dove into coaching full-time at Florida State while hitting his stride as a commentator for VBTV. They also take on a few fan questions, talking about the future of beach volleyball, whether it's a financially stable sport (or ever can be), the need for superstars, and, of course, a Christmas lightning round.

Chapters of SANDCAST with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter

00:00 Winging It: The Podcast Journey Begins

02:57 Christmas Traditions: Celebrating in Different Places

05:56 Parenting and Holiday Memories: The Joys of Family

09:01 Reflecting on the Year: Changes and Transitions

11:51 The Athlete's Transition: Finding New Purpose

14:57 Mindset Shifts: Embracing Parenthood

18:05 Balancing Work and Family: The Provider's Dilemma

21:13 The Future of Beach Volleyball: Challenges and Opportunities

24:06 Building a Legacy: The Importance of Superstars

26:57 Fan Engagement: The Role of Athletes in Growing the Sport

30:06 Funding the Dream: How Athletes Afford the Tour

32:57 The Business of Beach Volleyball: Finding the Right Model

35:59 Starting Sandcast: The Podcast's Origin Story

39:01 The Future of Juniors: Growing the Next Generation

42:12 Partnerships and Transparency: The Athlete's Perspective

44:51 The Importance of Media: Engaging Fans and Building Stars

SHOOTS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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