196 - Boston Roller Derby, 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview

It's tournament season! In this episode, we preview the road to the 2026 WFTDA North America Northeast Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan coming up May 29th-31st with a deep dive into Boston Roller Derby.Coming off the Altitude Adjuster tournament in Denver a month ago, Boston is battle-tested with a mix of longtime veterans and rising stars. I talk with jammer Mare and coach Rager about roster continuity, the challenges of maintaining a top-tier team in the Boston area, and the team's greatest attributes.We get into key results from the past two seasons, emerging talent on the roster, and the rivalries that continue to shape Boston’s path—especially against Windy City and Minnesota. Plus, what it’ll take to turn a close playoff loss from 2024 into a medal run this year.Can Boston execute, adapt, and make a deep push? Tune in for insight, stories, and a preview of what to watch this postseason.Boston Roller Derby Roll-Chambeau Tournament - Saturday April 25th and Sunday April 26thWatch live on Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/bostonrollerderby/homeFollow Boston Roller Derby @bostonderbyPhoto by @jsams.photoPodcast logo by Liz Mac Intyre @lizzylusciousFollow our Facebook page at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Power4thWhistle ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠