196 - Boston Roller Derby, 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview

About this episode

This episode previews the 2026 WFTDA North America Northeast Playoffs with a focus on Boston Roller Derby's roster and challenges.

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 26th Watch live on Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/bostonrollerderby/home Follow Boston Roller Derby @bostonderby Photo by @jsams.photo Podcast logo by Liz Mac Intyre @lizzyluscious Follow our Facebook page at…

People in this episode

Guests: Mare, Rager

Topics covered

• Boston Roller Derby
• WFTDA Playoffs
• roller derby
• sports

Keywords

• tournament season
• playoff preview
• battle-tested
• emerging talent
• rivalries

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Twitch

Places: Lansing, Michigan, Denver, Boston, Windy City, Minnesota

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