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Beyond the Big 5
by Beyond the Big 5
Covering nontraditional, emerging and niche sports with a focus on women and LGBTIQA+ people. Currently doing a deep dive into quadball and the change to 3 max with the gender rule.
Episodes
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The Next Phase of the US National Quadball Team
We're back, kind of! This interview was recorded live on April 17, 2026 at University of Beer in Roseville, California, the night before US Quadball Cup. It features head coach Kennedy Murpy, USNT DA Assistant Coaches Max Havlin and Lulu Xu, Manager Hanna Reese, and Assistant Manager Joan Boyes....
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USA Ultimate D-I Recap
I'm back, finally! Today’s episode is about the USA Ultimate D-I college championships, specifically the women’s division. The tournament took place May 23-26 in Burlington, Washington. Note: this is explicit because I swore a couple times Show Notes USA Ultimate Clip of trophy winning play in…
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Minisode 3: June 22, 2024
This is a short recap of our watch guide from the previous week and a preview of what we’re paying attention to the following week. Today, we’re going to talk about quadball, softball, the Olympics, ultimate, and beach handball. Show Notes Major League Quadball QUEST analysis on game 3 of New...
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Minisode 2: June 11, 2024
This is a short recap of our watch guide from the previous week and a preview of what we’re paying attention to the following week. Today, we’re going to talk about rugby, quadball, ultimate, softball, the Olympics, and the Paralympics. Show Notes: Wheelchair Rugby: Female players take spotlight…
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Minisode 1: June 3, 2024
For Pride Month, we’re trying out something new! This is a short recap of our watch guide from the previous week and a preview of what we’re paying attention to the following week. Show Notes Results from 2024 WUL season: https://westernultimateleague.com/2024-schedule PUL schedule:...
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BB5 Episode 9: USQ Cup 2024 Recap
This is Episode 9, the US Quadball Cup 2024 Recap. USQ nationals took place a month and a half ago, April 13 and 14 in Round Rock, TX. It featured 58 teams competing in 5 divisions: 16 teams in college D1, 15 teams in college D2, 2 teams in college open, 19 teams in club championship, and 6 teams...
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BB5 Episode 8: Lulu Xu
Episode 8 of the BB5 podcast, featuring quadball player and coach Lulu Xu. Hailing from the Northeast, Lulu is one of the sport’s more influential beaters. She’s been playing since 2011. She’s a 5x national champion and 2x international champion. This interview explores the context around which...
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BB5 Episode 7: Joanne Lam
Please note that this podcast and the advice given are meant for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Host Mary Kimball first met Joanne Lam during QuidCon in 2021, a virtual event that US Quadball and Major League Quadball hosted during one of the waves of…
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BB5 Episode 6: The League Perspective, Part 1
Hear from players and US Quadball co-gameplay department managers Thomas Chang-Davidson and Sarah “Phantom” Kneiling about USQ’s transition to 3 max. They discuss how their own history has shaped their approach with policy making around gender (and other areas), how they started playing and got...
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BB5 Episode 5: Aubrey Johnson
Hear from player and photographer Aubrey Johnson about her time on Salt Lake City Hive, based out of Utah. Besides talking about her own experiences playing on America’s sweetheart quadball team, Aubrey also gives some flowers to retiring players and teammates Katie Ely, Danika Liou, and Nathan...
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BB5 Episode 4: Ryan Davis and Molly Potter
In three weekends, USQ club team the Warriors takes the pitch at US Quadball Cup 2024 in Round Rock, TX to defend their national title. How prepared are they for the shift to 3 max? What is it like to train on this team? What makes the Warriors such a successful program? Learn the answers to…
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BB5 Episode 3: Fraser Posford on EQC 2024
Editor’s note: in the recording, Mary says that EQC is March 15-16. This is incorrect. It’s March 16-17. Also, regarding 3 max, only teams in D1 are required to play that. Teams in D2 were allowed to apply for a waiver; 5 teams in D2 elected not to and will be playing 3 max the entire tournament....
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BB5 Episode 2: Ally Manzella and Kennedy Murphy
Join us for a conversation with two players and coaches from Chicago, Ally Manzella (she/her) and Kennedy Murphy (she/her) on gender and player development. From Fast Break News, Your Guide To Implementing Three-Max (Now, Not Later):...
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BB5 Episode 1: Peter Lawrence
Hear from nonbinary player Peter Lawrence about their time on Middlebury College, playing in the UK, joining the club team Bosnyan Bearsharks, and playing MLQ. Peter also discusses their experience coming out as nonbinary and playing quadball, and how the support of their team and friends have…
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BB5 Episode 0: An Intro
Welcome to Beyond the Big 5! This is episode 0: an introduction. Primer to quadball video: https://youtu.be/_YSx140Nujc?si=-_9CHlVt_kRO4Efb Subscribe to the BB5 newsletter: https://www.beyondthebig5.com/ Host/editor/producer: Mary Kimball Theme Music: Jeff McBride
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Covering nontraditional, emerging and niche sports with a focus on women and LGBTIQA+ people. Currently doing a deep dive into quadball and the change to 3 max with the gender rule.
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