Serving Pancakes

Khat Bell and Madi Kingdon recap their Fourth of July celebrations before diving into the disappointing end to the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup run. They break down what went wrong, share their very "expert" soccer analysis, and even debate whether either of them could have made it as goalkeepers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 16 of Serving Pancakes, the games are back as Khat and Madi put their LOVB knowledge to the test in Guess That LOVB Player , matching Instagram captions to the athletes who posted them. Then things get personal in She's a 10, But: Teammate Edition , where they debate the quirks, habits, and flaws that make even the best teammates a little difficult to play with. Questionable travel habi...

The crew reacts to LOVB’s 2026–27 Incoming Athletes, breaking down some of the newest additions to the league and who they’d be most excited to play with. They also cover everything fans need to know about the Volleyball Nations League before wrapping up with a game of "Most Likely To" (Serving Edition), where the hosts put each other on the spot with volleyball-themed questions...

Khat and Madi are back after Mother's Day weekend, and talk all things celebrations. They also outline what hypothetical trades they'd make, who has the best closet, and childhood dream jobs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With LOVB’s offseason officially underway, Madi and Khat catch up on everything that’s happened since the season ended, from Madi’s championship run in Puerto Rico and move into a new house, to Khat giving her teammates space after their second championship run. Plus, after weeks of anticipation… might the Texas Showdown bet finally get settled? See omnystudio.com/listener...

As regular season and playoffs come to a close, Madi and Khat walk through the end of the second season of League One Volleyball, their championship predictions, and Serve up some end of season awards of their own! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Thompson and Micha Hancock fill in for Khat and join Madi to dish about Micha’s return from injury, Jordan’s mic’d up incident, and the best (or loudest) parts of being teammates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Lednicky joins Serving Pancakes hosts Madi Rishel and Khat Bell to talk all things Houston, what it's like going from LOVB Club to LOVB Pro, and winning a National Championship in between!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madi and Khat are back with another FaceTime style episode, the dynamic duo discusses the season at the crucial halfway point, takes a best friends quiz, and reveals decades old secrets about one another. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khat and Madi sit down with LOVB Houston Middle Blocker Amber Igiede to debrief her overseas volleyball adventures, what being a dog mom who travels is like, and how Houston is taking League One Volleyball by storm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LOVB founding athlete Lauren Carlini joins the pod for a candid conversation on navigating a career at the top of the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khat and Madi welcome LOVB Austin setter Brie O’Reilly to talk about her journey from British Columbia to the professional volleyball stage and her second life as a singer/songwriter. Plus, they react to last week’s Texas Showdown in San Antonio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts and League One Volleyball athletes Khat Bell and Madi Kingdon Rishel reunite after the holidays to catch up, FaceTime style. They preview the Texas Showdown, discuss self-care tips and resolutions, plus a breakdown of the current league standings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Taylor Swift of Volleyball,” Lexi Rodriguez joins Khat and Madi. Lexi opens up about the self-doubt she experienced early in her time at Nebraska and again at the beginning of her LOVB career. As a pro, she’s found a better balance – including co-authoring a book and launching an app – and has enjoyed the opportunity to learn and adapt to the faster, more physica...

LOVB Austin middle blocker Molly McCage opens up about the ups and downs she’s experienced in her career. From significant injury to stepping away from the game for a few years, Molly has persevered to help lead Austin to the inaugural LOVB title last season. An avid fashionista, she’s also a big advocate for sustainability in fashion and other industries.  See omnystudio.com/list...

Khat and Madi catch up with Madi’s LOVB Houston teammates Micha Hancock and Jordan Thompson. They chat about summer adventures, playing professionally abroad and at home, and what they looked for while selecting their college programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new League One Volleyball season means a new season of Serving Pancakes ! This year, Khat Bell is joined in the cohost chair by friend and fellow LOVB athlete Madi Kingdon Rishel. Amid plenty of chirping and even a friendly wager, Khat and Madi chat about what’s new in LOVB season two, including the incredibly talented athletes joining the league and a new playoff structure. See omnystudio...

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Tiffany and LOVB champion Khat Bell are joined by LOVB broadcaster and current Notre Dame head coach Salima Rockwell to break down how LOVB Austin beat LOVB Omaha to claim the league’s inaugural title. They discuss Austin’s focus heading into the match, LOVB Finals MVP Madisen Skinner’s progression through the year, and a few other key factors that lead to the monumental win. The...

Tiffany and Khat recap the final week of the regular season and preview this weekend’s LOVB Finals, the tournament that will decide League One Volleyball’s inaugural champion. Afterward, Tiffany chats with LOVB Madison outside hitter Claire Chaussee, and the two talk about Madison’s rebound in the second half of the season, finishing the LOVB season back in Louisville, Claire's l...

Tiffany and Khat recap week 12 of the inaugural League One Volleyball season, including some of the incredible individual performances and milestones LOVB athletes reached. Khat also shares her thoughts on staying energized through a late five-setter and the loud LOVB Austin crowd. Finally, the two make their picks for match of the week in week 13.  Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Tw...

Tiffany and Khat recap week 11 of the inaugural League One Volleyball season where LOVB Madison, LOVB Austin, LOVB Atlanta and LOVB Houston each picked up big wins. Khat shares what it was like to come in off the bench for Austin against LOVB Omaha and energize her team to victory, and the two make their picks for match of the week in week 12.  Follow Khat on  Instagram and X (formerly T...

After a brief recap of week 10, LOVB Salt Lake youngsters Sophie Fischer and Skylar Fields join the show. They talk about their experiences so far with LOVB, including the teammates who’ve been most helpful with the transition to professional volleyball for Sophie and to opposite hitter for Skylar. They also discuss what it’s like playing for Tama Miyashiro and Bruno Chateau, LOVB Salt...

Khat and Tiffany open the show by recapping week nine, and Khat shares what it’s like to face friends and former teammates in a match. Afterward, Tiffany chats with LOVB Madison opposite hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara on a range of topics, including:  Madison’s hot streak and the steak dinner that fueled it,  Temi’s Nigerian heritage, A lovb of bad movies,  Studying bio...

Tiffany and Khat recap an eventful week eight of League One Volleyball action, including two big wins for LOVB Madison and LOVB Salt Lake spoiling LOVB Houston’s homecoming. Khat also talks through what she is looking for when she’s reading an opposing setter and gives insight to what it’s like playing in long rallies.  Follow Khat on  Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)...