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Justin Frandson is an American Health/Performance Coach. A Neuro Reflex Consultant, Coordination Mentor, Olympic Lifting Coach, Speed Coach, Jump Coach, Biomechanics Expert, Being an EMP Expert is one of his more interesting wheelhouses. His reputation of enhancing the quality of life for many, as well as help elite athletes take their performance to the next level is well-documented. He is the fo...

Mark Paaluhi is an American Beach Volleyball organizer, commentator, emcee and former standout. Hawaiian-born, California-raised, the sport of beach volleyball is in his DNA. A long-time pro, his reputation of being a straight-up baller is well-documented. His commitment to volleyball excellence in all phases, his emphasis on growing the game and inclusiveness is a credit to himself, his peers and...

Sports Debate Tuesday episode 104 will be covering the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Manhattan Beach Volleyball Open 00:40 - MBO Predictions, Dark Horses 15:23 - 2024 Olympic Volleyball 'likes' and 'dislikes' 21:52 - 2024 Paris fun moments 23:34 - Shame, shame, shame 25:39 - Before we go...

Gene Dolan is an American professional beach volleyball coach. His classic brilliance in the field of physical and mental preparation of beach volleyball's most elite players has built a brand for himself. How someone like this flies under the radar and remains the secret of the success of so many is quite enigmatic. He credits this gift from his being a career problem-solver with companies like N...

Melissa Lim is a Canadian American Pharmacist and volleyball player/enthusiast. She was inspired by a previous episode with "meat militia" member Phil Escott and leader Dr Bart Kay. Her journey on completely overhauling her diet has had life changing results, from getting rid of Acne she has had since age 9, to an energy level and clarity that is shooting through the roof. 01:31 - Nutrition, what...

Wendy Jones is an American author, entrepreneur, podcaster and the founder of "Be Better Media" - a movement dedicated to maximizing wellness, as well as enhancing one's quality of life. Her journals read like novels and her podcast "What I meant to say" is provocative. Most recently, she has a show called "Undivided," a politically driven show on Binge Network. This is part 1 of 2 of the podcast....

Wendy Jones is an American author, entrepreneur, podcaster and the founder of "Be Better Media" - a movement dedicated to maximizing wellness, as well as enhancing one's quality of life. Her journals read like novels and her podcast "What I meant to say" is provocative. Most recently, she has a show called "Undivided," a politically driven show on Binge Network. This is part 2 of 2 of the podcast....

Dave Shaw is a professional announcer, commentator and master is ceremonies in the sport of outdoor and indoor volleyball. From regional and national events, it is no surprise to hear the familiar voice that represents the most talented voices in the sport. 01:51 - Denver AVP, and the comparison and contrast of watching it live vs watching it on TV, favorite match to watch, The power of small ball...

Gage Worsley is an American professional indoor volleyball player. Originally from Moraga, California, he has earned multiple individual and team awards at the juniors, college and professional level, including an NCAA chip at University of Hawaii. Currently playing in Germany as a libero, he is dynamic, grounded and has a skill set on a level in which most cannot come close. He is also the co-fou...

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...

Sports Debate Tuesday episode 103 will be exclusively covering mixed martial arts. My guest, Timmy B,is a Canadian combat sports commentator and podcaster. He is a co-host for the ever-popular podcast "Fight in Sight." His breakdown on MMA, fight predictions, training, and all things combat sports is well-documented. 00:00 - Jump off 11:45 - Topic #1: Who needs this win more? McGregor or Chandler?...

Jeff Samuels is an American professional beach volleyball player, entrepreneur and coach. A former lacrosse and hockey player, he fell in love with the beach and has been doing it full-time, ever since. Starting his career with the NVL, he won newcomer of the year. He has since won a slew of open tournaments, regionally and on big stages, and remains a top player on the tour. A spokesperson for Hy...

Dain Blanton is an American Beach Volleyball Coach, Commentator and former playing legend. The hall of famer remains the only male player to hold an Olympic gold medal, and AVP crown, and an NCAA championship as a player AND a coach, with this year being his fourth consecutive NCAA beach volleyball chip with the USC women of Troy 01:53 - On the 4-peat (how many of those exist), coach of the year 0...

Jaren Barredo is an Filipino-American beach volleyball coach. From USA beach, to Elite juniors, to the best of the beach on the professional beach scene, he has found a way to fly under the rader and at the same time, be known and respected for his work - a rare skill. 01:30 - good juniors and college coaches in the game, Jeff Alzina's impressive beard, training early with professionals 12:00 - Ho...

Torin Jeffreys is back! Torin is an American beach volleyball player, and wellness/spiritual practitioner. From guiding people to better lives in body and mind, to providing insight on where you are and want to go - oh yeah, and he's a pretty darn good volleyball player, too. He enigmatic, highly intelligent and absolutely fun to chat up. this is part 2 of a 2 part series. 02:48 - Being polite vs...

Torin Jeffreys is back! Torin is an American beach volleyball player, and wellness/spiritual practitioner. From guiding people to better lives in body and mind, to providing insight on where you are and want to go - oh yeah, and he's a pretty darn good volleyball player, too. He enigmatic, highly intelligent and absolutely fun to chat up. this is part 1 of a 2 part series. 00:19 - The value of pla...

Sports Debate Tuesday episode 101 will be exclusively covering mixed martial arts. My guest, Timmy B,is a Canadian combat sports commentator and podcaster. He is a co-host for the ever-popular podcast "Fight in Sight." His breakdown on MMA, fight predictions, training, and all things combat sports is well-documented. 01:44 - Topic #1: Who is more stylistically difficult? Jiri or Jamahal? 06:44 - T...

John Moran was an American professional beach volleyball player. He has played with a slew of partners, and it seems that he has hit every possible stop the regionals and National scene has to offer. From the AVP to the NVL, to NORCECA, to the Motherlode, his prosperity at every level has been well-documented, which pales in comparison to how much he is well-loved by his contemporaries, fans and p...

Randy Stoklos is an American beach volleyball commentator and was highly regarded as the "King of the Beach" as a beach professional player, along with his partner, Sinjin Smith. Amassing 122 victories on the sand, his percentage of wins vs tournament participation (362) is an uncanny number that will most likely never be repeated. Leaving school early to pursue the sport (UCLA) turned out to be a...

Phil Escott is a UK-born health/lifestyle consultant, nine-year carnivore and drummer. Phil Escott got chronically ill as a vegetarian, and his body revolted with psoriatic arthritis and other autoimmune conditions in 2010, leaving him unable to move without severe pain, let alone drum or exercise, and he had to throw out all his existing “expertise” and start from scratch. Phil’s eventual combina...

Health/lifestyle consultant, nine-year carnivore and drummer Phil Escott got chronically ill as a vegetarian, and his body revolted with psoriatic arthritis and other autoimmune conditions in 2010, leaving him unable to move without severe pain, let alone drum or exercise, and he had to throw out all his existing “expertise” and start from scratch. Phil’s eventual combination of a carnivore diet w...

Benji Andexler is an American juniors and adult indoor, grass and beach volleyball player. He hit the juniors and the adult scene noticeably, making waves at various outdoor tournaments, and with his indoor club at Carolina Union Volleyball Club. The ambidextrous phenom has recently committed to start his college career for North Greenville University's NCAA men's volleyball program. 01:40 - Intim...

Bernard Norman is an American singer, recording artist, and film maker. He is also a former indoor volleyball player and what many in NYC refer to as a NY Urban legend. From performing at R & B clubs to mashing up in the mosh pits, from the urban volleyball scene to the recording studio, from high-end security for the most exclusive night clubs to film editing room, it is safe to say he gets aroun...

Djordje Klasnic is a professional beach volleyball player, originally from Novi Sad, Serbia. He grew up in a household where both parents played indoor volleyball professionally. He became hooked to the beach game after the 2012 under 19 championships in Cyprus. From 2017 to the present - when he made a decision to do this full-time - he has played hundreds of tournaments on the international scen...

Sports Debate Tuesday episode 101 will be exclusively covering mixed martial arts. My guest, Timmy B,is a Canadian combat sports commentator and podcaster. He is a co-host for the ever-popular podcast "Fight in Sight." His breakdown on MMA, fight predictions, training, and all things combat sports is well-documented. 03:53 - Topic #1: Which was the better card - UFC 100, or UFC 200? 15:39 - Topic...