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Jeff Samuels is an American beach volleyball professional. A former college lacrosse player, he switched to the sand game in 2014 where his ascension to being among the best on the domestic scene was rapid. He has multiple individual awards, including most improved and even a crowd pleaser award. His versatility has allowed him to play with multiple partners with multiple top ten finishes in the A...

Todd Rogers is an American beach volleyball coach and professional beach volleyball player who is an Olympic and FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship gold medalist. He has enjoyed success with many partners, including Phil Dalhausser, where they were the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 AVP Tour champions. From being an indoor standout at UC Santa Barbara to the biggest world stage on the beac...

Nolan Albrecht American NCAA men's volleyball coach and active indoor, grass and sand player. And Illinois native, his outstanding juniors play got him recruited to play outside hitter at Belmont Abbey. He was won multiple award including AVCA National Player of the Week, finishing third in voting for the "Karch Kiraly Award" for the nation's best Outside Hitter, and lead the nation in kills (523)...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 69! 01:50 - NBA: Are the Bucks back, or in trouble? 11:46 - UFC 264: Picking the McGregor/Poirier trilogy winner and more 23:37 - What changed/stayed the same for Tokyo? 32:49 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 41:49 - Quick Question 45:41 - Before we go...

Adam Johnson is American Beach Volleyball legend, multiple-time AVP champion, former college standout and sand volleyball coach. A promising HS upstart at Laguna, he was recruited by USC - one of the most prestigious men's college volleyball programs at the time - where his team made the NCAA finals three of his four years. His individual accolades include NCAA Player of the Year (1986), Southern...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 66! 02:14 - NBA: Who wins the finals? 14:32 - UFC 264: Picking the McGregor/Poirier trilogy winner and more 28:12 - Checking out the BVB pools or Tokyo 2021 50:06 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 58:30 - Quick Question 1:01:51 - Before we go..

Riley Salmon is an American Olympic gold medalist, long-time indoor volleyball professional and indoor and sand volleyball coach. At 6'1", this Texas native did not play for a big volleyball program (though Pierce is not to be ignored) is a true underdog story, getting the call to the US men's national team. After playing in the games in Athens and finishing 4th, he became the team captain, winnin...

Michael "Big Mike" Grosselle is an American Professional Beach Volleyball Player, former DI college basketball standout and Civil Engineer. From climbing enthusiast to 3x American Ninja Warrior, this super athletes has his hooks locked into the sport of beach volleyball and is reeling in bigger prizes in his evolution and path to being a top player in the sport. Tune in, as we chat up critical par...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 67! 01:51 - NBA: Are the Sixers in trouble? 10:19 - UFC: What's next for Israel/Diaz/Moreno? 23:08 - Have our feelings changed on who is going to Tokyo? 38:20 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 45:30 - Quick Question 54:26 - Before we go...

Bryan McDermand is an American Beach Volleyball and Indoor Coach, and a former indoor and open level sand player. He is also the founder and head coach of "Progression Beach Volleyball Club," an indoor sand volleyball club with a state-of-the-art facility in Chicago. His volleyball IQ and application has made him one of the most respected coaches and volleyball minds in his region and to some, the...

Eric Arriola is an American film actor, theatre performer and comedian. Born and raised in the South Bronx, he started early, knowing that the arts is where he belonged. From doing commercials, to small roles in "Notorious" and "Blue Bloods," to leading in theatre performances and showcases, to stand-up shows, his constant activity in film, theatre and comedy is well-documented. Tune in as we chat...

James Barker is an American volleyball coach and former indoor player. He is currently the program director for Texas 432, an upcoming, highly-competitive indoor and sand club. He credits his competitive nature from his military service. A Blackhawk Operator, he has been on many critical missions and still made time to try out for the All Army team, as well as compete in the Army European Champion...

Tom Sorenson is an American Volleyball Olympian, NCAA champion and college and club coach. From multiple-time All-American awards at Pepperdine, to winning a chip in 1992, to a slew of medals with the US national team, this hall of famer lived, breathed and exhaled the sport at the elite level with a heightened level of volleyball prosperity. He was an assistant coach for a long stint at Ottawa Un...

Cole Fiers is an American Professional Beach Volleyball Player and indoor volleyball standout. After dominating the juniors scene with two national gold medals, and a short stint on Stanford's NCAA squad, he took his talent to where he felt he always belonged - on the sand. He has made the main draw on the professional scene four times with three different partners and continues to ascend at the h...

Ishmail Wilson is an American theatre director, producer, dramaturge and activist. Some of his directing credits include tribute: Athol Fugard, Tribute: August Wilson and "F**king A," written by Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Susan Lori-Parks. He gained popularity by founding UACT (United Artists of Color Theatre), a group that emphasized plays of color and casting students of color at a nation...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 66! 01:58 - NBA: Understanding the "Play-in" and picking winners 14:21 - UFC: What is next for 155? 34:17 - NFL: Predicting division winners 37:26 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 41:39 - Quick Question 54:20 - Before We Go...

Carter Miles is an American Yoga Guru/instructor trainer, Author, writer and Entrepreneur. He is the author of "Best Self: Holistic Health and Conscious living" and is currently spear-heading "Soho Yoga" a nationally-recognized studio in the South Bay dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life. To this highly-intelligent, educated and well-traveled individual, this craft has all but compl...

Chaim Schalk is a Canadian-American Professional Beach Volleyball player. Starting at age 12, he has enjoyed success at the elite level winning championship titles at College, in the AVP, FIVB, NORCECA - and even a ninth place finish in the 2016 Rio Olympics. His versatility with partners, his training and competition against the best in the world is now preparing his next super objective in the n...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 65! 01:58 - NBA: Who was more impressive - Knicks over Clippers, or Lakers over Suns? 13:25 - Does the UFC have a "weight" problem? 25:16 - NCAA Beach, Indoor, MVP's etc. 34:28 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 36:04 - Quick Question 53:44 - Before We Go...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 64! 01:58 - NFL: Which NFL Draft surprised you? Which did not? 16:48 - UFC: Three matches that HAVE to happen in 2021 35:14 - BVB: FIVB Cancun Top 5, College Conference winners, AVP Grass, and MORE! 51:32 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 56:06 - Quick Question 1:01:25 - Before We Go...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 63! 01:40 - NBA: Who is the bigger story in NY right now? Knicks or Nets? 13:48 - UFC: Which title win was the most impressive? 28:59 - BVB: FIVB Cancun, who exceeded and fell short of expectations, plus FUDS 49:34 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 53:14 - Quick Question 1:04:29 - Before We Go...

Seidu Ajanako is a Ghanese Professional Beach Volleyball Player, Sand Coach and former indoor volleyball sensation. After winning the NAIA's back-to-back at Cal-Baptiste University, he stood out on the regional scene in the US from coast-to-coast with a heightened level of success on the indoor scene, the grass and the beach. His most proud moment was representing his home country of Ghana at FIVB...

Wendy Jones is an American Beach Volleyball Player, Author, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, and one of the last of the red-hot power women. She is the founder of "The Optimists Journal," an intriguing site where the journals read like a novel, and the podcasts are insightful and amazing. From athletics, to medicine, to mental and spiritual health, the "Optimists Journal has it all." Tune in, as we chat u...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 62! 01:17 - NBA: Who is more important to their team - Harden or James? 09:15 - MMA: Is the UFC putting on too many events? 21:10 - BVB: Should Paulis and Satterfield stay together? 30:10 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 38:41 - Quick Question 43:41 - Before We Go...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 61! 07:59 - Who is to blame: Durant or Rapoport? 09:44 - March Madness: Which remaining teams make the final 4? 19:50 - BVB: Which team win was more important? Cory/Webber or Bourne/Tr. Crabb? 33:08 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 38:34 - Quick Question 43:58 - Before We Go...