Set 6: The Official MLV Podcast

The lottery balls have spoken — and Vegas is on the clock. Sevrin Lavenstein and Jenna Rosenthal are together in person for Episode 24 of Set 6, breaking down the MLV Draft Lottery results and what they could mean heading into the November 23 draft. With the Vegas Thrill holding the No. 1 overall pick, the conversation turns to potential trades, roster needs and which teams might prioritize proven...

DC Flight has officially taken off. Sevrin brings us inside the team’s brand reveal for exclusive conversations with team president Kate Greenberg, player Rhamat Alhassan and head coach Deitre Collins-Parker. They share what it means to bring professional volleyball to the District, build a team from the ground up and make The Anthem their home court. Sevrin and Jenna Rosenthal also react to the N...

Tori Dilfer Stringer is officially back. The MLV OG joins Sevrin Lavenstein and Jenna Rosenthal to discuss her return to professional volleyball with MLV NorCal, coming home to the Northern California volleyball community and preparing for her first season as both a player and a mom. Tori opens up about the loss of the high school coach who first trained her as a setter, how motherhood reignited h...

Two teams and plenty of talent still waiting to be revealed. Sevrin and Set 6 correspondent Jenna Rosenthal file the unofficial “MLV Missing Persons Report,” highlighting some of the league’s top players yet to appear on a 2027 roster and breaking down what they could bring to the league’s two remaining teams. They also share their firsthand perspective from the historic volleyball event at Wrigle...

Set 6 goes inside MLV NorCal’s first Fan Fest in San Jose! Sevrin is joined by Jenna Rosenthal to recap the excitement surrounding the league’s newest market before hearing from Kerri Walsh Jennings and inaugural NorCal players Pia Timmer, Allie Szcech, Naya Gros and Izzi Strand. They discuss the vision for professional volleyball in Northern California, the community’s immediate support and the c...

Set 6 hits the road for Gainesville! Sevrin and Jenna take you inside the Florida Gators alumni match before sitting down with MLV standouts Marlie Monserez, Elli McKissock and Anna Dixon. Marlie and Elli discuss returning home to play for the Orlando Valkyries, while Anna looks ahead to reuniting with Dave Boos in Columbus. The trio also reflects on their favorite Florida memories, the cultures t...

Set 6 heads to Saint Paul for the official unveiling of the Minnesota Forge! Sevrin Lavenstein catches up with team president Michelle Haines and Forge athletes Stephanie Samedy, Kayla Haneline and Hattie Bray to discuss the meaning behind the team’s name and identity, Minnesota’s passionate volleyball community and the foundation being built for the franchise’s inaugural season. Plus, Sevrin and...

What happens in Vegas is on Set 6. Sevrin Lavenstein and Set 6 correspondent Jenna Rosenthal break down the return of the Vegas Thrill and what the team’s comeback means for Major League Volleyball in 2027. Plus, hear exclusive conversations with Kendall White, Berkeley Oblad, Lindsey Vander Weide and newly appointed head coach Rachel Morris about the Thrill’s revamped identity, fiery roster and t...

Set 6 goes on location at REN for a behind-the-scenes look at the design, detail and player feedback shaping MLV’s 2027 uniforms and apparel. Sevrin sits down with Taylor Landfair of MLV NorCal, Averi Carlson of the Columbus Fury, Payton Caffrey of MLV Minnesota and Carli Snyder of the Grand Rapids Rise. They discuss stepping into new teams and new roles, building chemistry from the ground up, the...

Indy Ignite head coach and reigning MLV Coach of the Year Lauren Bertolacci joins Set 6 to reflect on Indy’s record-breaking season — and explain why the team is capable of even more in 2027. Lauren discusses the Ignite’s commitment to continuity, the importance of building an athlete-first culture and how her international coaching experience continues to shape her approach. She also opens up abo...

Set 6 hits the road for Pittsburgh as Kayla Lund and Layne Van Buskirk welcome Sevrin and producer Mike back to the place that helped shape them as athletes, teammates and people. The former Pitt standouts discuss spending their offseason together, Layne’s continued recovery from knee surgery and Kayla’s new role with the Pitt volleyball staff. They also reflect on Dallas’ championship run, Indy’s...

One of Major League Volleyball's biggest stars is back. Leah Edmond joins Set 6 to discuss why returning to Atlanta was an easy decision, what the Vibe learned from a difficult 2026 season, and why veteran leadership could be the key to chasing a championship in 2027. Leah also opens up about embracing the pressure that comes with being one of the league's premier players, reaching 1,000 career ki...

Episode 12 of Set 6: The Official MLV Podcast is here! Sevrin opens the show with the latest news from around Major League Volleyball, including MLV's new strategic partnerships to expand its media and commercial footprint, offseason roster signings, Omaha's upcoming equipment sale, and a look at Team USA's latest VNL action. Then, we're joined by one of MLV NorCal's newest additions, Allie Sczech...

Free agency is heating up, and the offseason is anything but quiet. Sevrin is joined once again by MLV correspondent and former pro Jenna Rosenthal to break down the latest roster moves from around Major League Volleyball, discuss which teams are building the strongest lineups, and hand out some way-too-early playoff predictions for Season 4. The duo also dives into Team USA's strong start in the...

The Set 6 Podcast hits the road. Sevrin travels to Iowa for the MLV Summer Series and sits down with four of Major League Volleyball's biggest names — Toyosi Onabanjo, Hayden Kubik, Allison Holder, and Hannah Pukis — for an on-location conversation about coaching the next generation, navigating free agency, and preparing for Season 4. From Omaha's late season push and offseason roster moves to Dal...

The Omaha Supernovas have a new leader. This week on Set 6 , Sevrin sits down with new Omaha head coach Chris McGown to talk about taking over one of the league's marquee franchises, building a championship-caliber roster, and what excites him most about coaching in Major League Volleyball. McGown dives into his coaching philosophy, the importance of creating a positive culture, lessons learned th...

A new chapter is taking shape in Los Angeles. This week on Set 6, Sevrin catches up with newly named LA head coach Alisha Childress for a wide-ranging conversation on building culture, leading with purpose, and what it takes to create a winning environment from day one. From her experiences as an Olympian and champion to her approach as a coach, Childress shares the philosophy that's guided her jo...

Free agency is moving fast, coaching staffs are taking shape, and Major League Volleyball's offseason is anything but quiet. This week, Sevrin welcomes former MLV middle blocker Jenna Rosenthal to break down the biggest moves across the league, from Indy running it back to Omaha's aggressive roster build and everything in between. Jenna brings a player's perspective to free agency, roster construc...

This episode feels like the offseason just officially hit another gear. Expansion news, roster shakeups, free agency hints, and one of the most thoughtful conversations we’ve had yet on Set 6 . 🌴🏐 Sevrin breaks down everything happening around Major League Volleyball — from the announcement of Los Angeles and DC hiring their head coach, to roster construction updates across the league, to what f...

The offseason is officially underway — but the volleyball world isn't slowing down. On Episode 5 of Set 6, Sevrin heads to the USA Volleyball Red-Blue Scrimmage to catch up with some familiar faces from Major League Volleyball. Hear from Team USA Head Coach Erik Sullivan, MLV stars Morgan Hentz, Stephanie Samedy, and Elena Scott as they prepare for a summer on the international stage. Plus, we bre...

Fresh off an unforgettable Championship week in Frisco, we’re breaking down the aftermath of the Match for a Million — and everything that made it one of the biggest moments in Major League Volleyball history. From behind-the-scenes stories at Content Day and the MLV Awards, to the energy on the red carpet and the rise of a new champion, this episode captures what it really felt like inside Champi...

Championship Week hits different. In this special on-location episode of Set 6 , we’re live from MLV Content Day in Dallas — sitting down with athletes from all four teams chasing the title. From the Indy Ignite to the Dallas Pulse, San Diego Mojo, and Omaha Supernovas — this is your all-access pass to the mindset behind the moment. You’ll hear from some of the league’s top talent as they break do...

A dream, right where it all started. Set 6: The Official MLV Podcast takes you inside Major League Volleyball — the players, the personalities, and the stories you don’t hear anywhere else. In Episode 2, we sit down with Texas native Kaylee Cox — now living out her dream with the Dallas Pulse. After two seasons of proving herself as a reliable presence in the league, Cox reflects on her journey to...

Set 6 starts now. In the debut episode of Set 6: The Official MLV Podcast , we kick things off with a look at what this show is all about — bringing you inside Major League Volleyball like never before. Then, we go one-on-one with All-Star libero Morgan Hentz. From her journey through the sport to what’s driving her this season, Hentz gives an unfiltered look at the mindset, intensity, and persona...