The Dodgeball Podcast

In this episode, I am rejoined by Tyler Greer of Heat, and formerly the Dodgeball Tribune to discuss his new organization, the National Dodgeball Invitational. In addition to better understanding his goals, motivations, rationale for a new tournament hosting entity, we discuss the first tournament coming up on the weekend of February 29th. Enjoy!

The weekend of February 15th was a busy one in the Dodgeball community, and thanks to returning guest Lu Cas Boyle (Fortune, Team USA Men's Coach), I was able to discuss what went down at the first annual (hopefull!) Seattle "Crush" Foam Dodgeball tournament. I also took a few minutes to pick the brain of one of Dodgeball's greatest minds. Enjoy!

While Episode 4 began as a recap episode of the 1st ever East Women's Random Draw tournament, I couldn't help but take the opportunity to ask panelists Amanda Decker and Jenny Hodge (Royale) for their opinions on the overall attitude of East Coast Women in Dodgeball. As the topic was worthy of its own episode, I had to separate it from the recap to continue to hear and their opinions on what could...

In this episode, I recap the first ever East Women's Random Draw Tournament, with Abdul Saeed and discuss the objective of the tournament, its origin, and speculate on the impact on the Women's scene for the East Coast. I am later joined by returning guests Amanda Decker (Royale), and Jenny Hodge (Royale) to lend their take on the event and speak to its highlights. Enjoy!

In this episode, I interview Ashley Guevara in an attempt to revisit a conversation her and I had back in 2018 when the 2nd Season of The Dodgeball Podcast was underway. No stranger to the Dodgeball scene, Ashley has literally played from coast to coast within a decade's time and in addition to sharing her experiences, provides her insight on the sport as well. Enjoy!

In my first full interview of Season 4, I do my best to avoid rabbit holes and tangents with Eli Moreno II, formerly of the Dallas/Ft Worth area and of Lonestar Syndicate. Covering his introduction into Dodgeball, wide internet presence and journey to AZ, this interview definitely sets the tone for Season 4. Enjoy!

In this Season 4 opener, I am joined by Justin Bosch of GOAT to discuss the latest and greatest team changes, name changes, and speculate on what's to come for the 2020 Competitive Dodgeball season. New Intro Song: "Two Minutes Hate" - Two Minutes Hate A Winston and The Telescreen song New Outro Song: "Tear" - by FM-84 Tempoary Season 4 Album Cover - Lu Cas Boyle

In this episode, I conclude the World Dodge Ball Federation recap series with Federacion Mexicana de Dodgeball President Armando Valdez and Treasurer, Andrean Villagran. Together they help discuss their journey from the conception of FMDB all the way to hosting the 2019 WDBF World Championships in Cancun Mexico. Enjoy!

In this two-part episode, I get to talk to Team USA Co-Captain and highly decorated player, Nate Kreiter. In part 2, we discuss what it takes to become part of Team USA and reflect on both the past and future. Enjoy!

In this two-part episode, I get to talk to Team USA Co-Captain and highly decorated player, Nate Kreiter. In part 1, we discuss the path to 2019 Cancun, and what lessons were learned from taking Silver in 2018. We also discuss some of the strategies that were applied to what will no doubt later be known as the best Team USA of the decade. Enjoy!

The World Dodge Ball Federation Championship ran from 26 November to 1 December and with it came hours upon hours of Dodgeball competition at its highest level. In this recap series, I have the opportunity to reconnect with Dillon Clark Oden to lend his perspective on what might be the greatest Team USA (Mens) rostered.

The World Dodge Ball Federation Championship ran from 26 November to 1 December and with it came hours upon hours of Dodgeball competition at its highest level. In this recap series, I have the opportunity to speak to Team USA newcomer, and now World Champion, Brenda Kramer, to share her journey from wanting to be on Team USA to wearing the Gold Medal. She also recounts one of the most insane mome...

The World Dodge Ball Federation Championship ran from 26 November to 1 December and with it came hours upon hours of Dodgeball competition at its highest level. In this recap series, I have the opportunity to speak to now World Champion, Mike McGee, to briefly share how he prepared for, and ultimately helped Team USA secure the championship. Enjoy!

The World Dodge Ball Federation Championship ran from 26 November to 1 December and with it hours upon hours of Dodgeball competition at its highest level. In part b of this recap series, I have the opportunity to speak to new comer and World Champion, Jeff Giovinco, to briefly share his experience on being the newest member to Team USA. Enjoy!

The World Dodge Ball Federation Championship ran from 26 November to 1 December and with it hours upon hours of Dodgeball competition at its highest level. In this recap series, I have the opportunity to speak to two time World Champion, Paige Peterson, to briefly share her experience and recount what will be known as one of the most epic moments in Dodgeball history. Enjoy!

In this episode, I interview Myles Garner of Kaiju and founder of the Dodgeball Fitness Group: Dodgeball Fit to Win. In our conversation, Myles talks about what got him into Dodgeball, the challenges of being a hearing-impaired athlete, what motivates him, and, what motivates him to help motivate others. Enjoy!

In this "impromptu" episode, I take a moment from the Thanksgiving break hiatus to speak with Dominick Borgia to check into the scene at the 2019 World Dodgeball Federation Championships. We discuss who is making plays, what countries look good and, hide my fanboy dom for both USA Mens and Womens. Enjoy!

In this episode, I get to chat with Henry Skinner of Team Great Britain days prior to the World Dodge Ball Federation World Championships in Cancun, Mexico. We also briefly discuss the Dodgeball scene in Great Britain, revealing a lot of parallels from "across the pond." Enjoy!

In this quick episode, I talk to Team USA's Andrew Ketchum to pick his brain on the 2019 World Dodgeball Federation World Championships, how he's prepared and what to expect this year. Enjoy!

In this episode, I am joined by Mark Acomb (Commissioner of Elite Dodgeball) and Serge Ferrari (Rise) to take on the history of the National Dodgeball League from our perspective. We discuss the good, the bad and some of the in-between to cover some of the more contentious aspects of this organization and its contributions to the sport. Enjoy!

In this episode, I reach beyond the familiar US and venture into the Canadian Dodgeball scene with Sydney Somerville (Hamilton, Ontario). While she has 11 years of Dodgeball under her belt, she is still very new to the competitive dodgeball scene as we know it in the States. Enjoy!

In this minisode, I am joined by NYC Goat's Justin Bosch to discuss the already known and possibly unknown team movements in preparation for next year's competitive season. While some may say this is premature, others may say we're already behind the curve. Either way, enjoy!

In part two of this two-part episode, I resume my interview with Chris Bell (Rise)to discuss his thoughts on the Dodgeball scene and how he'd like to be remembered, post-retirement.

In this two-part episode, I interview Chris Bell (Rise), capturing his thoughts and reflections on a long and very impressive career that spanned across countries, multiple championships, and notable teams through it all. While this may be my most controversial interview yet, I hope that this view into one of the first "professional Dodgeballers" is entertaining. Enjoy at your own risk!

If only the tapes were recording when Joseph Colella (Anarchy) and myself engaged in an insightful conversation regarding the current and future state of Dodgeball. Complete with bar, beer, and a post full day of the infamous Classic Invitational Dodgeball awe, conversations like these are why we have a podcast to begin with. In this episode, Joe and I attempt to recreate it, convering topics such...