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Matt Olsen is an American beach volleyball coach, former indoor player and beach pro. He has enjoyed success with a slew of partners, including two AVP titles with Kevin Wong and Matt Prosser. He is currently the program director for WAVE beach volleyball club - the biggest juniors club on the west coast. Tune in, as we chat up balancing time with coaching, directing, surfing, occasionally terrori...

Crissy Jones is an American Beach Volleyball Player and former indoor standout. From attaining All-American status at the high school and college level to hitting the pro beach scene, her shining moment was not only making the main draw in the Hermosa Beach Open as the 47th seed, but making it all the way to the semifinals from the contender's bracket. She remains a top 10 player on the tour and a...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 60! 01:18 - Should the NFL expand to 17 games? 09:44 - March Madness: Which remaing teams make the final 4? 16:50 - UFC: What is next for Francis Ngannou? 34:09 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 40:47 - Quick Question 52:44 - Before We Go...

Travis Mewhirter is an American Beach Volleyball Player, award-winning author, writer, journalist, podcaster and commentator. He is a affiliated with several professional leagues as a player and writer, including FIVB, AVP and NORCECA. He is also the co-founder of "Sandcast," a popular volleyball podcast with fellow pro, Tri Bourne. Join us, as we chat up the obstacles heading to FIVB/Doha, his cu...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 59! 01:20 - March Madness: surprise, no surprise 13:04 - NFL: Who got the best deal: Wentz, Stafford, or Goff? 20:58 - UFC 260 Picks; Khabib retires 44:16 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 46:04 - Quick Question 51:25 - Before We Go...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 58! 01:45 - NFL: Reaction to Drew Brees retirement 15:14 - UFC: How can they help prevent 'fouls?' 29:13 - FIVB: Our reaction to Doha, Qatar 44:16 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 46:04 - Quick Question 51:25 - Before We Go...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 56! 02:02 - Reaction to UFC 259, Aljermain, and more 15:18 - NBA: Did the All-Star Game come through for the fans? 19:22 - AVP: Top 5 Qualifier Matches the last decade 27:00 - FIVB: Reaction to the Qualifier 30:00 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 34:07 - Quick Question 40:47 - Before We Go...

Ian Satterfield is an American Professional Beach Volleyball player and former indoor standout. From Mira Costa High School, to Long Beach State, to the AVP/FIVB/NORCECA, it's safe to say he was born into the sport. Tune in, as we chat up the slew of great partners and teammates he has played with, how the pandemic year was strangely one of the more productive years for him, playing college ball f...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 56! 01:10 - Lebron's response to Ibrahimovic 13:49 - NFL: Ideal landing spot for Russell Wilson? 23:07 - UFC 259: Picking Winners 32:40 - UFC: Do too many decisions hurt the sport? 40:15 - FIVB: Who gets the 2-spot for Tokyo? 56:49 - To SHAME, or NOT to Shame? 1:00:12 - Quick Question 1:06:41 - Before We Go...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 55! 01:24 - UFC: What's next for Kamaru Usman? 14:17 - NFL: Where should JJ Watt Land? 20:01 - NBA: Is flopping a league problem or player's problem? 29:05 - To SHAME or NOT to Shame 32:15 - Quick Question 38:36 - Before We Go

John Mayer is an American Beach Volleyball College Coach and former Beach Volleyball Pro. "da Mayor" is a multiple-time AVP and FIVB champ, as well as the Head Sand Volleyball Coach of the reigning WCC Champions, the LMU Lions, and the founder of the Podcast "Coach your Brains Out." Tune in, as we chat up NCAA beach bracketology, pushing through the pandemic, Stafford Slick taking 'time off,' part...

Liz Ribble is an American artist, performer and singer. Tune in, as we chat up how the pandemic has affected film and theatre performance production (Drew Canan discusses), Martha Stewart becoming the biggest gangster, Tom Cruise flipping out on his staff, how the podcast "improved" during the pandemic, pets for 'emotional support,' how Big Pharma could benefit from legalizing weed, our disappoint...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 54! 02:08 - NFL: Was this great Bucs, or bad Chiefs? 16:08 - NFL: Where would be ideal landing spots for Wentz and Watson if traded? 22:12 - UFC: What is next for Volkov and Sandhagen? 29:14 - To SHAME of NOT to Shame 34:26 - Quick Question 36:18 - Before We Go...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob Kicks off Episode 53! 01:04 - NFL: Who is the big winner in the Rams/Lions trade (Stafford and Goff+)? 08:58 - NFL: Can Tom Brady pull this off? 19:28 - To SHAME or NOT to Shame? 21:19 - Quick Question 24:56 - 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 of and head coach of "Progression Beach Volleyball Club," an indoor sand volleyball club with a state-of-the-art facility in Chicago. Join us, as we chat up beach players preparation in relaition to their coach, indoor outside hitter tandems, leadership and compl...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 52! 02:22 - NFL: Reaction to the Bucs win over the Packers 16:05 - NFL: Great Chiefs, or bad Bills 25:22 - UFC: Which was the bigger upset? Poirier, or Chandler? 38:33 - To SHAME or NOT to Shame 42:35 - Quick Question 52:50 - Before We Go...

Tina Graudina is a Latvian beach volleyball player, currently playing for Dain Blanton's NCAA sand team at University of Southern California. She is also on her way to the Olympic games, winning an Olympic qualifier tournament in 2019. Arguably one of the best sand players in college beach volleyball today, the sky is the limit when she represents her home country for the Tokyo games. Join us, as...

Bobby Jones is an American Sand Volleyball Coach and former full-time beach volleyball professional, model and actor. He is also the founder of "Project: Serve" - a junior's and adult sand volleyball club in Austin, Texas, whose junior program is among the best in the nation. Tune in, as we chat up the rise of "Project: Serve," following your calling, letting your light shine, biomechanics and coa...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 51! 01:44 - NFL: Good Chiefs, or Browns colossal mistakes? 08:32 - NFL: Did the Saints blow it? 16:07 - UFC: What's next for Max Holloway? 21:32 - UFC: Can Dustin Poirier win? 31:04 - NFL: AFC/NFC Championship Picks 38:49 - To SHAME or NOT to Shame 44:22 - Quick Question 50:01 - Sports Documentaries 53:40 - Before We Go...

Rob Espero is an American Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Commentator. The man with the 'gift of gab' has called some pretty exciting matches on the indoor and outdoor scene. From FIVB World Series, to the Big West Championships, from NCAA to p1440 to AVP, wherever you go, there he is. He is currently the host of the Viral Volley Podcast. Tune in, as we chat up great players from Irvine and Cal Ba...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 50! 01:06 - CFB: What does this win do for Saban's Legacy? 14:26 - NFL: Good Browns, or bad Steelers? 26:39 - NFL Playoff Picks 35:59 - To SHAME or NOT to Shame 43:09 - Quick Question 53:01 - Before We Go...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 49! 02:13 - NFL: Which lower seed has the best shot at winning this weekend? 07:30 - NFL: Who is your MVP and Coach of the Year? 18:06 - NFL Pick Six 32:37 - To SHAME or NOT to Shame 38:57 - Quick Question 53:50 - Before We Go...

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." Join us, as we chat u...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 48! 02:02 - NFL: Did the Cleveland Browns kill their postseason? 12:50 - 5 Way Sports save 2020 22:24 - NFL Pick Six 36:52 - To SHAME or NOT to Shame 41:06 - Quick Question 52:34 - Before We Go...

Sports Debate Tuesday with Jay and Rob kicks off Episode 47! 01:26 - NFL: Reaction to the Steelers loss to the Bengals 12:57 - NFL: Will Wentz be run out of town? 23:15 - NFL Pick Six 36:28 - UFC: Fight Night favorites from Saturday 51:58 - To SHAME or NOT to SHAME 53:39 - Quick Question 58:00 - Before We Go...