Share the Air

In this episode, Izzy and Matt talk about their experience with learning about and reflecting on anger they feel when they're competing at the highest level. They talk about how they used to deal with their anger vs. how they manage it now. They also engage in a thoughtful discussion about how anger is portrayed differently depending on a person's gender, and how the media creates different narrat...

In this episode, Capi talks about Brute Squad's championship run. She digs into how Brute grew throughout the season, as well as how the team cultivated a culture that allowed players to bring their full and joyful selves to the program. She also talks about the process of joining a USAU club team, as someone who learned to play outside the U.S., and how teams are changing as more players from oth...

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In this episode, Nova rejoins the Share the Air space to talk about how the PDGA's disastrous attempts to ban transgender women from playing disc golf. She discusses how they have created workarounds to limit trans participation in the sport, and highlights their extreme hypocrisy. Then, she ends by recognizing how difficult it is to create positive change when cisgender athletes do not speak up o...

In this episode, Emma talks about how what she's up to since the last time we talked to her (our last episode with her was released two days ago, but we actually recorded it in April, so about four months passed between the recordings!). Her, Tulsa, and Luisa dig into the ending of the PUL season and have an honest discussion about how the PUL can move forward from where it is now, and what sorts...

In this episode, Emma talks about how helping to found the Philadelphia Surge. Her, Tulsa, and Luisa dig into their experience playing against each other in Philadelphia's first ever PUL game. Then, she talks about how she started playing ultimate, as well as her transition and how her experience playing ultimate has changed since she first started playing. She also talks about USAU vs. the PDGA a...

In this episode, DeAnna talks about how she got started playing and coaching ultimate at Ohio State. She digs into how Fever made the jump from its early days of low attendance and buy-in to becoming a national champion. She also talks about her time as a Worlds coach, and the difference between coaching at a college versus and international level. Then, she wraps up by discussing her role with US...

In this episode, Nova talks about how the PDGA's recent decision effectively banned trans women from playing at high levels of disc golf. She gets into how she started playing disc golf and how the decision has affected her as a trans player herself. She also talks about the relationships she's built in the sport. Then, she wraps up by talking about action items the community can take to fight bac...

In this episode, Jonny and Rowan talk about how they got into podcasting and producing their own content. Then, they get into their chemistry on and off the field, their friendship, and how they deal with being a public personality in the community. They also discuss how they manage relationships while existing in different levels of the sport. Then they wrap up by playing a special pairs version...

In this episode, Janna tells us about how she got started in ultimate. Then, we get into a whole host of topics having to do with the ins and outs of observing, including, but not limited to: her mindset while observing, how she deals with controversial calls, the differences between observing, game advising, and refereeing, and more. She even digs into how rules are created, changed, and adapted...

In this episode, Ella tells us about her quick rise through the ranks in the disc golf world. She talks about the mental side of disc golf, and how it is similar to and different from ultimate. Then she digs into her experience dealing with fame in disc golf, and the pros and cons that come along with it, as well as the work that she still hopes to accomplish, both competitively, and in terms of e...

In this episode, Kaitlynne tells us about her journey from Wisconsin league play to playing elite Seattle club ultimate. She talks about the relationships that she's built playing ultimate in both places, as well as her experience with the Color of Ultimate . Kaitlynne also details her work with the Wisconsin Democratic party - how she got started with it, the pros and cons of working on political...

In this episode, Jack shares his recent experiences with ultimate (including his decisions to both step away from and return to club ultimate), the difficulties of being a youth player in the spotlight, and his excitement for the upcoming club season with Seattle BFG. We also reflect on the importance of creating spaces in which the people who contribute to those spaces can show up with their whol...

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In this episode Jasmine tells us about her competitive upbringing playing volleyball, and then details her transition to ultimate at UCSB. Next, Jasmine explains her research that she is currently doing for her Ph. D. program at UCSB, and tells us about her love for all things related to parasites. She also discusses her Fulbright program, and its relation to her dissertation. Finally, Jasmine tal...

In this episode Rena tells us about her background in sports and how it led her to ultimate. She details the beginning of her company, match fit performance , and then debunks some common misconceptions surrounding her work. These include thoughts about lifting, pain, training, nutrition, and more.  This is the ninth episode of Season 2 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our...

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In this episode Carli tells us about how she started playing ultimate in a mostly mixed setting, and how important it was for her to play on an all-girls team for the first time. She talks about her time playing for the German national team, and her eventual transition into coaching. She details her growth as a coach, and how her experience coaching has changed over the years as she has gotten mor...

In this episode Lauren tells us about her time as a multi-sport athlete growing up: specifically how her hockey and ultimate careers were intertwined. She talks about playing hockey competitively through her childhood and into her first year of college, and then tells us about her transition to ultimate. Lauren talks about the club scene in Toronto, and her switch from Traffic to the 6ixers, and t...

In this episode we talk with Hana and Ari about their time playing and coaching in the Seattle area, from their youth days to now. They explain the community that has made the Seattle youth scene not only strong, but also accessible to people across the city. They talk about how the Seattle ultimate community is intertwined with AgeUp , the organization that Hana helped create, and that her and Ar...

Click here to learn about NUTCC , the National Ultimate Training Coaches Course! It's an event being put on in January and February, sponsored by NUTC, VC Ultimate, and your very own Share the Air! The form to sign up is here , and you can also email nutc.information@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. Scholarships are also available! If you enjoy are enjoying our Teachable Moments, h...

In this episode we chat with Anna about how she got into ultimate and into climate justice advocacy. Anna share about the Stop Line 3 movement, the indigenous led resistance she was a part of, and what how you can help to stop Line 3. Tulsa and Anna talk about their experiences as captains of St. Olaf Vortex during different time periods and Anna shares her experience playing with the Swedish nati...

This episode, we talk with Marques Brownlee. Marques tells us about how he started playing at Columbia High School, and how close he came to playing golf instead of ultimate. He talks about his experience playing for New York Empire in addition to other pro teams, and he also dives into his club experience playing with PoNY this year. Marques also reflects on his experiences as a Black man playing...

This episode, we talk with Hui Fang. Fang tells us about how she started playing for Singapore right after she started playing ultimate, and her experience playing against the best teams in the world as a new, inexperienced player. She talks about how the women's ultimate scene in Singapore has developed since she began playing, as well as where she hopes it will go in the future. We also learn ab...

This episode, we talk with Amy Zhou. Amy, also known as "Doodle," tells us about how she started playing ultimate in college at Rutgers, and her experience playing in the Metro East in college. She details how she became a member of D.C. Scandal and later Brute Squad. Amy also tells us about how she developed as an ultimate player, both skill-wise, and mentally, as she moved from one team to the n...