The USA Volleyball Show

In this episode, we welcome 2-time Olympic gold medalist Dave Saunders to the show (2:16 - 1:05:35). Dive into Dave's career. We start off chatting about Dave's recent induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Ceremony in Orlando. Dave then chats all about his career, including winning the historic, first-ever gold medal for USA Volleyball and the U.S. Men's National Team...

In this episode, we welcome U.S. Beach Olympic silver medalist Jen Kessy to the show (2:03 - 1:00:17). We take a deep dive into Jen's career. First we chat about Jen's recent induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Ceremony in Orlando. Jen chats all about her career, including the all USA Beach finals match at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Jen talks about coaching former tea...

In this episode, we welcome Olympic gold medalist and two-time Olympian Riley Salmon to the show (3:43 - 1:11:37). We take a deep dive into Riley's career. We start off by celebrating Riley and his upcoming induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. Riley shares all about his career, including his incredible journey at the Beijing Olympic Games. Riley shares about how important your...

In this episode, we welcome 3-time Olympic medalist Foluke Akinradewo to the show (3:16 - 59:19). We're diving into Foluke's illustrious career, starting with celebrating her upcoming induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. Foluke then shares stories from her career and memories from all of her Olympic experiences. She catches us up on her family, what she's been doing...

In this episode, we welcome 4-time Paralympic medalist Nichole Millage-Faust to the show (2:20 - 1:09:37). We take a deep dive into Nichole's career. We start by celebrating her upcoming induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. Nichole then shares about some stories from her career and memories from all of her Paralympic experiences. She catches up on what she's been doing si...

In this episode, we welcome University of Maryland Eastern Shore Men's head coach Dr. Anitra Brockman and 'Why Not Us' director Victor Vitarelli to the show (2:40 - 1:21:16). We go behind the scenes into the creation of the ESPN Original documentary focusing on the creation of the UMES Men's volleyball program. Anitra talks about what drew her to UMES and some of the goals she...

In this episode, we welcome Beach Olympian and U.S. Beach National Team athlete Chaim Schalk to the show (3:02 - 1:06:49). We take a beach volleyball deep dive and explore Chaim's insane career. Chaim talks about his continued beach partnership with James Shaw and their goal to qualify for LA2028, as well as his recent engagement to Toni Rodriguez. Chaim takes us through his upbringing and ho...

In this episode, we were LIVE(ish) from the 2025 AVCA Convention December and welcomed back three-time Paralympic gold medalist, friend of the pod and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team setter Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (2:40 - 43:19). Kaleo catches us up on her life since she was last on the show in one of our first episodes. She shares about the success, growth and depth of the Women's Sitt...

In this episode we were LIVE(ish) from the 2025 AVCA Convention in Kansas City and we had the pleasure of sitting down with MLV Indy Ignite opposite Azhani Tealer and libero Elena Scott  (3:17 - 31:49). They talk about their journeys in volleyball and transitioning from the college game to pro. They share about some of the passions, stories from competing, and so much more.  Text us!

We are LIVE(ish) from the MPSF Men's Volleyball Media Day. We welcome Pepperdine libero Jacob Reilly; BYU outside hitter Trent Moser, Stanford setter Theoren Brouillette and USC outside hitter Dillon Klein to the show (1:38 - 24:47). We take a deep dive into the 2026 NCAA Men's Volleyball season. You won't want to miss this one.  Text us!

In this episode, we welcome USA Volleyball NTDP Coach and new Long Beach State Men's Volleyball head coach Nick MacRae to the show (1:30 - 39:45). Nick takes a deep dive into the upcoming 2026 Men's NCAA season. Nick shares his gratitude for his new role, as well as how this is a full circle moment for him, as he once played for LBSU. He also looks back on the lessons former head coach A...

In this SPECIAL BONUS episode 137, Stephen and Sevrin are LIVE(ish) in Kansas City at the 2025 NCAA Women’s DI National Championship. They chat with volleyball commentator and sideline reporter for ESPN Katie George (2:45 - 14:40). Katie talks about her background and how she got her start in commentating. She shares her thoughts on Thursday’s final four lineups, and gives advice to anyone looking...

In this episode,  Stephen and Sevrin are LIVE(ish) in Kansas City at the 2025 NCAA Women’s DI National Championship. They speak with athletes from each of the four competing teams: Morgan Perkins of Texas A&M, Abbey Emch from Pitt,  Natalie Wardlow from Wisconsin and Molly Tuozzo from Kentucky (7:18 - 37:07). They share so many great insights and tidbits heading into the semifinals. You won’t...

In this episode, after a long time apart, Stephen and Sevrin are back together after a busy season. They catch up and then welcome 2-time Olympic silver medalist and U.S. Women's National Team assistant coach Tayyiba Haneef-Park to the show (7:16 - 1:11:20). Tayyiba shares about her background competing and coaching on the U.S. Women's National Team. She talks about the professional leag...

In this episode, we take a deep-dive into the men's collegiate game by welcoming Men's U21 National Team and USC men's volleyball outside hitter Sterling Foley (02:50 - 40:47) to the show. Sterling talks all about his upcoming season at USC, why he chose to be a Trojan and being coached by head coach Jeff Nygaard. He also chats about his time making history with the U21 team, how he...

In this episode, Sevrin takes a deep dive into men's volleyball by welcoming UCLA men's head coach and U21 U.S. Men's National Team head coach John Hawks to the show (00:48 - 53:59). John talks about his coaching journey, taking the reins from former UCLA head coach John Speraw, and he looks ahead to the upcoming college season, Then, he shares insights into his time coaching in the...

In this episode, Producer Curtis is LIVE(ish) from the 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting World Cup in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We welcome U.S. Men's Sitting National Team libero Nicholas Dadgostar (00:58- 28:49) to the show. Nick shares his thoughts on competing in Fort Wayne. He looks back on his time in the U.S. Air Force, talks about how he was introduced to the game, some of his passions and so m...

In this episode, Sevrin is flying solo while Stephen recoups from covering Men's Worlds in the Philippines. We welcome U.S. Beach National Team athlete Terese Cannon (1:48 - 1:01:53) to the show. Terese talks about her excitement for next week's 2025 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 Newport Beach. She shares about how she got started in volleyball and beach volleyball. She also shares advice about...

In this episode, Stephen is solo coming to you LIVE(ish) from the Philippines at the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship. He welcomes U.S. Men’s National Team middle blocker Merrick McHenry to the show (1:16 - 44:52). Merrick talks about the season and competing with the men's team at Worlds, his time at UCLA being coached by John Speraw, how he was first introduced to volleyball, growing...

In this episode, Stephen is solo as Sevrin is still in Thailand for the 2025 FIVB World Championship. He welcomes U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team outside hitter Jason Roberts to the show (1:59 - 51:23). Jason talks about the season, his training, and competing with the men's team, Jason also shares how he was first introduced to volleyball, the upcoming Sitting Volleyball World Cup on home s...

In this episode, Sevrin is LIVE(ish) in Thailand for the 2025 FIVB World Championship and welcomes U.S. Women’s National Team middle blocker Tia Jimerson (0:51 - 48:26) to the show. Tia shares about what it’s like being at World Championship, her experience during VNL, competing alongside with USA veterans, how she was introduced to the game, her college recruiting process and so much more!  Text...

In this episode Sevrin is LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Big Ten Volleyball Media Day in Chicago with guest host Victoria Dennis. They sit down with Penn State head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley, Penn State setter Izzy Starck, Rutgers head coach Caitlin Schweihofer and Nebraska’s new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly (3:08 - 35:08). They share insights into their upcoming seasons and so much more!  Text us!

In this episode we welcome back Paris Beach Olympians and U.S. Beach National Team athletes Taryn Brasher and Kristen Nuss (00:40 - 36:50) to the show! They talk about their success this season on the Beach Pro Tour including bringing their trophy from Gstaad through the airport. They share about starting a new quad, their motivation to keep going strong, and their renewed partnership with Zenni O...

In this episode we welcome U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Sarah Franklin (00:27 - 39:55) to the show! Sarah shares how this year's VNL has been going for her. She talks about her favorite travel destinations volleyball has brought her and playing in front of a home crowd in Arlington, Texas. She also mentions how she was introduced to the game, the relationships she has with h...

In this episode, we are LIVE(ish) from the Men’s VNL Week 2 in Chicago. We welcome U.S. Men’s National Team libero Kyle Dagostino to the show (00:55 - 41:15)! Kyle shares about how he was introduced to the game, Volleyball Nations League, leadership, his recent marriage and so much more! Text us!