The Dodgeball Podcast

in this episode i bring on long awaited guest, David Bradbury. from his beginnings at leicester uni to forming the royals to wearing the shirt of the dragons, we cover alot of ground as well as nerd out as one would do. we talk about the importance of building the proper culture and his rehab story. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i recap the season kick off of the NDA with the winning team, grand rapids dynasty. panel including ryan ginsberg, dylan fittig, and dylan greer. we go over their season expectations, their rivalry with rubber city resistance as well as talk about why you should keep an eye out on the nda for this season and seasons going forward. as the season progress and with the potential with different winners/finalist to make an appearance this season, my goal is create an over arching story where each episode and event will be referenced for deeper story telling. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on MSU coach Kevin Nguyen and Senior captain Matt Barriball to talk about the story and theme of the year that led to the championship i witnessed. we go over a bit about their team culture, the trust these 2 have for one another and talk about what edson would mean for their NDA team Final Justice for the coming year. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i decided to do a POV recap. a recap from my personal perspective on the NCDA nationals that took place in Athens, Ohio. i go over fun facts about Athens, the players and moments i witnessed and ultimately why you should check out the NCDA. stay tuned for more NCDA/NDA content this season and going forward. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode i bring on MSU hall of fame inductee, ian childs. we go over his playing and coaching career, reminiscing about the past NCDA vs the current crop and talk about how the hall of fame happen. we also talk about the impact and importance that the Nguyen's have had for the program as it currently stands. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on douglas coumans. we go over his time at GCG, his move to wessex and overall what it means to be a highlander. we go into some wrestling related topics and i ended up learing some doric along the way. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode that sits between season 8 and 9 i decided to highlight the dodgeathon 48 that took place in hartlepool for breast cancer awareness and mens mental health. we go over the genesis of this project, the people who took part and the people we know personally effected. this panel was the largest i EVER hosted at 7 and we covered alot of perspectives while sharing some laughs, tears, and drinks. take a listen and enjoy...and happy holidays

in this episode i bring on "Syd Squared" to recap their journey to gold at the inaugural canadian nationals. we go over their shared history, their friendship and the moment they reached gold together. Ontario calling their shot but will anyone have a response. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i have from Queen City Royals, Cory and Dan to talk about their national title run. from the construction of the team, the highs and lows of the year, their "cosmic poetry" and ultimately conquering a team nemesis in krakens to secure the national title. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on marc gillingham to talk about his journey in the sport. from his time at winchester to being a part of the greatest season in wessex history, we cover alot of ground while having a laugh in this episode. take a listen and enjoy

in this surprise interview i bring on captain of costa rica, kendall garro. from his brief time in wisconsin to growing dodgeball in costa rica we go over not only his story but what costa rica has to offer as a whole. an ode to his coach luis for growing the passion of dodgeball in the nation and its overall profile. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on england's finest, sam richards. from his days at uni where it was between dodgeball and ultimate to the trials and tribulations that has shaped his story, we cover alot of ground in this solidified legend. from humble beginnings to stepping up for the lions now and continuing forward. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i chat with hartlepool star, benjy millward. from a facebook posting to an insane play that may kickstart the hype for foam in the uk, we go over his overall story as well as his full fledge endorsement for foam. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on the pride of cactus dodgeball, dawn leann. from pittsburgh to phoenix she has made alot of connections in the community and is someone deserving of the spotlight. from her "summer of dawn" highlights to the stories that led to it and beyond we cover alot of ground that consists of good times, competitive spirit and oddly enough...glitter. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i interview adam "hes welsh not" english about his journey that led to his most recent welsh debut. from humble beginnings at canterbury to an mvp acknowledgement at this past euros, his story is one that is definition of conquering imposter syndrome. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on the captain of the angel city vipers representing the ONLY west coast NDA team, khacy evans. from his days at james madison university in the NCDA to his development of the angel city vipers for the NDA to even talking about his upcoming show "against the odds" we cover alot of ground in both leagues and career. something about this young man gives me hope for dodgeball on both fronts. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode i bring on host of the outbox podcast and president of queens, william gordon. we go over his time at the club, the year they had and the genesis of the podcast as a whole. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on tyler key to talk about his story. from being high school teammates with chad landrum to teaming up with him on numerous teams together, we go into not only his love of the game but also his disdain for tuscon. the pride of mesa takes center stage on this episode as well as discussing his viral catch. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on the insightful Leighton Brooks to share his journey and dodgeball mission he's decided to embark on. from the women that inspired him to the ones he recruited to showcase what they can do in a male dominated sport, we go into the man, the myth, and the culture to establish. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode i bring on Mexico youth coaches, Roy Sanchez and Luis Angel to talk about their youth program genesis and youth open. we go over the lessons they learned while forming a youth program and also their overall goal of leaving a lasting impact for those families involved. truly a passionate message and episode dare i say. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on austrian captain and new podcaster, Stefan Leitinger. we go over his uni beginnings, love of messi, as well as how the growth of the domestic game has grown since it began as well as his new podcast. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on meteor player, jack leche. we not only go over his competitive drive but also talk about the mentors that helped his game, his gaming drive that led him to wanting to achieve more in dodgeball and overall what makes him such a student of the game. take a listen and enjoy

in this sequel to the rush down interview, i bring on shota to share his story since then. from making team usa to the memories that went going into it we cover alot of ground and add justice to an already solid player and man overall. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on good friend and fellow MGS fan Mckauley(Mak for short). we talk his dodgeball journey, love of MGS and answer the question "who is the bear he loves to prod and why?". take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on fellow mexican player and wrestling "fan" munchie avila. we go over his competitive beginnings, his love of the squared circle and his overall journey in dodgeball thus far. take a listen and enjoy.

In chapter 19 we sit down with Lucas Boyle and discuss his history in the game and how to create an inclusive community and grow the sport of dodgeball. - Music by David T8tz and His Lovely Friends. Album can be found at- davidt8tzandhislovelyfriends.bandcamp.com

In this episode, I catch up with David Tetz, creator of The Book of Dodgeball, an amazing series that ran 2015-2016 that truly began to show the person behind the player in addition to inspiring The Dodgeball Podcast. After pursuing other endeavors, Tetz mentioned that The Book of Dodgeball may go silent, but the community stepped in to prevent that from happening. In this special episode, Host Steve and Dave discuss the plan for the re lease and preservation of each episode. Enjoy!

In this episode, I got to interview Lo Evelyn O'Toole and had a great time learning about her Dodgeball Origin Story, more about what makes her tick, and even delved into some nerd topics. Enjoy!

In this episode I welcome back Frankie Gianetto. No stranger to the podcast, Frankie has been on the show for multiple seasons assisting with tournament precaps and recaps, however, this time I get to have him on as a guest. Enjoy!

in this episode i bring on NCDA veteran and fellow wrestling junkie, Leslie Severt. from a conversation that started 3 years ago, we go into her beginnings in the sport, her love of kenny omega, and overall what it means to be called "the cleaner". take a listen and enjoy

In this long-anticipated episode, I finally get to interview one of my best friends and business partner, Joe Fernandez. While he currently resides in LA, he will always be a part of Arizona and its rich history, of which we barely scratch the surface as I do my best to keep AZ OG Panel Discussions separate so that we can better get to know one of the communities best individuals. Enjoy!

in this episode i bring on returning guest mark, charlie and sam hopkins to recap the WEC(western european championship) in which charlie made his england debut. we go over their journey to france, the overall vibes of the debutants and the tournament as a whole. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode, I am joined by Tiffiney Yazzie, of Onimusha. Her upbringing, Dodgeball Origin Story, and quick progression from open gym in 2019 to USA Dodgeball Team USA prospect have been fun to discuss. Even more fun were the crowd-sourced questions. Enjoy!

in this episode i bring the ever so quiet sarah mccloskey. from her uni beginnings to the cinderella story and beyond we go into her background, her affinity for lunch boxes and overall breakdown how come she's as awesome as she is. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on proud sheriff and founder of east midlands dodgeball, josef geisler. from starting as a youth to finding his drive for coaching at a young age, we go over what he has accomplished and the potential "golden generation" we may be witnessing before our eyes. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i bring on NCDA/NDA and content team member from the NCDA terence checkett. we talk about his story thus far, the rise of the content team for the NCDA as well as his post surgery plans for the national title. take a listen and enjoy

in this episode i recap arguably the longest running tournament in the states in the michigan cup. i bring on returning guest and buds tony stumpo and kevin bailey to breakdown the event, recall past moments and share their perspective as to why michigan dodgeball clubs are favored to be in nationals again. take a listen and enjoy

In this first episode of Season 8, we discuss the upcoming Grip City Dodgeball League, created by Allyn Thomas and Ricky Serret! Together we discuss its inception, its mission, and address some questions about this exciting new take on Dodgeball. Enjoy!

in this episode i interview brothers zac and daniel fernald of dmv grizzlies as well as discuss daniel's 70 ft podcast. from their maryland beginnings to playing on the competitive scene, this 1-2 punch as you'll findout is the true definition of a brothers bond. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode, I am rejoined by the one and only Dave Benedetto! After a brief recap of the Wakapalooza Dodgeball tournament that took place the weekend of October 7th and 8th. Afterwards, we just turned the conversation loose and let it go where it went. Enjoy!

In this episode i bring on Alice bosignori to talk about her playing career thus far. from France to England we go into her journey, her role models, her love/hate relationship with another rising star and overall cement her legacy. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode, I finally get to sit down with Dan Levine and have a much needed, long awaited conversation on Dodgeball. While he may not be the typical guest, as his career has remained mostly within the recreational and "barn storming" days of Dodgeball, Dan has a unique perspective on the sport, from the outside looking in and the tangents we went on, were much needed.

in this episode we recap the inaugural National Dodgeball Association National event with Kevin Bailey and Felix Perrone. We go over the entirety of the season, the hiccups they overcome and overall the feeling of accomplishment from nationals as a whole. take a listen and enjoy

in this recap of the 2023 SQUID tournament i bring on tournament host and brain child of the event Isai Valdez (E) to talk about its growth in the past year, overall feedback, and what personal highlights he'd like to share. needless to say this event is now part of the queer dodgeball calender and its here to stay. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode i chat with South African national quintin ventor about his playing career. from starting his grass roots program to joining the national team with his wife, we go into a his story and how it tied to previous guest i had on from south africa. the legacy he is building for the youth program is surely an impact we'll see down the road. take a listen and enjoy

In this episode, Sa Dao, and the one and only Dave Benedetto join me as we discuss the weekend of October 7th's 2023 Wakapalooza in Las Vegas. This event, which spans over 5 days not only hosts multiple sports tournaments of which Dodgeball is featured, but has plenty of partying and events to truly be a blast for all who attend. Enjoy!

In this episode, I break a rule I made for myself and conduct a "Precap" of this year's SQUID hosted by Isai Valdez, an LGBT-Q tournament in Seattle. In our chat, we cover rules, set up, answer some general questions, and get into what will blow this year's event out of the water. Safe travels if you're listening en route to SQUID and enjoy!

in this episode i bring on April Phillips. We go over her dodgeball beginnings, "challenging the system", friendship with Jen Allam and overall what makes her chaotic energy so infectious to be around. take a listen and enjoy

In part 3 of this 3 part series, I conclude my interview with Lucas Boyle of Fortune, Seattle Dodgeball, and current member of the Team USA practice squad. In the final installment, we share our USA Dodgeball 2023 Nationals experience, discuss how we handle "the crash" and get right into the later part of my interview questions. Enjoy!

In part 2 of this 3 part series, I continue my discussion with Lu Cas Boyle, captain of Fortune, board member of Seattle Dodgeball, former coach of USA Dodgeball, and all around solid dude. Enjoy!