Episodes

  • Episode 100: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 Paris Paralympics featuring Monique Matthews and Tia Edwards
    Sep 4 2024

    In this episode, we are celebrating 100 EPISODES of The USA Volleyball Show! We welcome members of our podcast crew, Sevrin Lavenstein and Bri Jacox, then we reminisce on our favorite podcast moments. Our very own Laura Fawcett is on the ground in Paris. She sits down with U.S. Women's Sitting Team members Monique Matthews and Tia Edwards (44:15 - 52:01) on their day off. The two share their impressions of the Paris Paralympics, including what it's like to have access to Team USA's High Performance Center. They talk about Paris sightseeing, one souvenir they want to leave with, and so much more!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 99: Celebrate Your Journey featuring Sydney Satchell
    Aug 21 2024

    In episode 99, we welcome first-time guest U.S. Women's Sitting Team libero Sydney Satchell (10:04 - 1:15:56). We sat down (pun intended) with Sydney ahead of her leaving for her FIRST Paralympic Games in Paris! We learn about the injury that qualified her for the U.S. team, her introduction to volleyball, her faith and her work as a minister when she's not competing. Of course, we catch up on all things Paralympic. We learn what making the roster meant to her, her excitement to compete in her first Games and so much more!

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    http://www.sydneysatchell.com/

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • LIVE(ish) from the Olympics featuring Taylor Averill, Aaron Russell, Miles Partain & Andy Benesh
    Aug 5 2024

    In this SPECIAL episode, Stephen and Sevrin are in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. First, Sevrin sits down with U.S. Beach Olympians Miles Partain and Andy Benesh ahead of their Round of 16 match (5:36 - 10:58). Then, Stephen and Sevrin sit down with U.S. Men's Olympians Aaron Russell and Taylor Averill (13:02 - 25:03) ahead of their quarterfinal match. It was so fun to catch up with our Olympians in Paris!

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    28 mins
  • Episode 97: Next Stop the Paris Olympic Games featuring Kelsey Robinson Cook
    Jul 24 2024

    In this episode, Clarence is out of town, so Sevrin is filling in for him before he and Stephen leave for Paris. After chatting about the Olympics, they welcome three-time Olympian and U.S. Women’s National Team outside hitter Kelsey Robinson Cook (11:18 - 42:24) to the show before she leaves for Paris! Kelsey talks a little about the USA Volleyball Cup, how she was introduced to the game, and of course the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We also chat about her playing in League One Volleyball, learn about Kelsey’s creative side and so much more!

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    51 mins
  • Episode 96: Punching Their Ticket to Paris featuring Taryn Kloth & Kristen Nuss
    Jul 10 2024

    In this special episode, we welcome back U.S. Beach National Team members, Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss (21:21 - 1:16:50)! We catch up with TKN since we last spoke with them and congratulate them on officially punching their tickets to represent USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We also talk about what they're doing now to prepare for the Olympics, we learn about their annual charity event, they share why they love their partnership with Zenni Optical and so much more!

    Presented by Zenni Optical https://www.zennioptical.com/

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 95: Creating Beach Champions featuring Scott Davenport
    Jun 26 2024

    In episode 95, we sit down with USA Volleyball's Beach Development National Team Head Coach Scott Davenport (11:30 - 1:01:40). Scott talks about his background as a player and coach, shares his coaching philosophy, and reflects on the goals he has working with the U.S. A2 beach teams. He also gives us a sneak peak into the beach competition at the Paris Olympic Games. Scott shares a lot of great insights. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 94: Broadcasting in Volleyball featuring Emily Ehman
    Jun 12 2024

    In episode 94, we talk volleyball and broadcasting with host, analyst and sports broadcaster Emily Ehman (10:12 - 1:18:49)! She is all over the volleyball scene: Athletes Unlimited, Big Ten Network, ESPN, Fox Sports, Pro Volleyball Federation to name a few. She is currently calling matches for Volleyball World at Volleyball Nations League. She shares her thoughts on the U.S. Women's roster for Paris and highlights what's been happening at VNL. She dives into her background including why she wanted to go into broadcasting. She also gives some great advice to the next generation of women who want a career in sports. It's such a fun look behind the scenes from Emily's point of view. Enjoy!


    If you have a question for Emily, visit: https://www.emilyehman.com/contact

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 93: The Making of the Ultimate Beach Partner featuring Theo Brunner
    May 29 2024

    In this episode of The USA Volleyball Show, Stephen is flying solo as Clarence is in Columbus for Open National Championship. Stephen and guest host Sevrin Lavenstein then talked to U.S. Beach National Team athlete Theo Brunner (7:49 - 56:08). Theo shares all about his background from how he got into volleyball and how he was introduced to the national team. He talks about past partners and what goes into being a great beach partner. Finally, we get into the current Olympic race and so much more.

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    1 hr and 3 mins