198 - Detroit Roller Derby 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview

It's tournament season! Let's continue on the road to the 2026 WFTDA North America Northeast Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan coming up May 29th-31st.In this episode, we head to Detroit to dive deep into the grit, growth, and heart behind one of roller derby’s most resilient teams. In this interview with Hawaiian Blaze and longtime leader Jenn Price, this conversation explores what it really takes to build and sustain a competitive roster in a working-class city—and why Detroit continues to rise.Detroit has well known veteran players that have competed in every post season playoff along with several transfers and dual enrolled skaters from the past couple years joining up to form a new blend of strength. We hear stories of memorable games from the past two seasons, how Detroit has addressed challenges along the way, and their goal to win a medal.Follow Detroit Roller Derby @detroitderbyPhoto by Emily Rose BennettThis episode was sponsored by Straps by Crash. Find @StrapsbyCRASH on Instagram and Facebook at StrapsbyCRASHEmail: [email protected] to order or ask about custom optionsPodcast logo by Liz Mac Intyre ⁠⁠@lizzyluscious⁠⁠Follow our Facebook page at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Power4thWhistle ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠