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S4E12: Bracket Challenge, Big West is More Entertaining Than MPSF, Milan Mania
Apr 30, 2026
41m 34s
S4E11: Conference Tournaments, Pacific Gives, D-Ops
Apr 24, 2026
32m 03s
S4E10: Jordan Lucas, UC Merced, and LOVB Finals
Apr 15, 2026
26m 22s
S4E9: Volleyball Day In The Bay, Are "Yeller" Coaches Done For?
Mar 17, 2026
35m 56s
S4E8: Volleyball Antagonists, Mid Season All-Americans, Message to Younger Volleyball Self
Mar 13, 2026
36m 59s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/30/26 | S4E12: Bracket Challenge, Big West is More Entertaining Than MPSF, Milan Mania✨ | NCAA volleyball predictionsserving pressure+3 | — | UC IrvinePenn State | Big WestMPSF+1 | NCAAvolleyball+8 | — | 41m 34s | |
| 4/24/26 | S4E11: Conference Tournaments, Pacific Gives, D-Ops✨ | men's volleyball playoffsbracket expansion+3 | — | NECEIVA+3 | StanfordBYU | men's volleyballplayoffs+7 | — | 32m 03s | |
| 4/15/26 | S4E10: Jordan Lucas, UC Merced, and LOVB Finals✨ | inclusion in sportsmen's volleyball+3 | — | UC MercedLOVB+2 | — | Jordan LucasUC Merced+6 | — | 26m 22s | |
| 3/17/26 | S4E9: Volleyball Day In The Bay, Are "Yeller" Coaches Done For?✨ | volleyballcoaching+4 | — | Stanford | — | volleyballBay Area+5 | — | 35m 56s | |
| 3/13/26 | S4E8: Volleyball Antagonists, Mid Season All-Americans, Message to Younger Volleyball Self✨ | volleyballmid-season player picks+3 | — | — | Hawaii | volleyballantagonists+3 | — | 36m 59s | |
| 3/4/26 | S4E7: Hecklers, Banners, And Volleyball Day in the Bay✨ | heckling storiesHawaii 2002 title+4 | — | — | HawaiiBay Area+1 | hecklingHawaii+5 | — | 26m 03s | |
| 2/25/26 | S4E6: Chair Etiquette, NCAA Rule Changes, Setter Dunks✨ | chair etiquetteNCAA rule changes+4 | — | NCAA | — | chair etiquetteNCAA+4 | — | 31m 14s | |
| 2/12/26 | S4E5: All-Puerto Rico Team, Volleyball Fumbled the Gays, Middles Obsolete?✨ | Puerto Rican volleyballLGBTQ fandom in sports+3 | — | NCAA | Puerto Rico | volleyballPuerto Rico+5 | — | 36m 44s | |
| 2/5/26 | S3E4: Euro Talent, Hawai'i Insider, Building a Program From Scratch✨ | European players in NCAAUSA Volleyball development+5 | — | NCAAUSA Volleyball | Hawai'iPacific+2 | European playersNCAA+5 | — | 25m 19s | |
| 1/28/26 | S4E2: Matt at Stanford, Daniel's Conspiracies, Volleyball Fyre Fest✨ | coachingNIL+4 | Matt | StanfordHonda Center+1 | — | Stanfordvolleyball+4 | — | 23m 22s | |
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| 1/22/26 | S4E1: The 2026 Prediction Episode✨ | 2026 predictionsmen's college volleyball+5 | — | UCLAUSC+2 | — | 2026 predictionsmen's college volleyball+6 | — | 38m 37s | |
| 12/1/25 |  University of the Pacific Men’s Volleyball Returns | The headline is big, but the backstory is bigger: Pacific is bringing back men’s volleyball, and we walk through how it actually happened—step by step, meeting by meeting, and milestone by milestone. From the first conversations with President Callahan to the detailed planning with Athletic Director Adam, we saw how patient leadership, alumni persistence, and the right partners turned a long shot into a green light. We dig into the mechanics behind the moment: why First Point Volleyball Foun... | 24m 12s | ||||||
| 10/10/25 |  S3E2: Volleyball Rehab, Death to #GrowTheGame, & Mid-Major Tournaments | We recap a whirlwind women’s volleyball weekend, break down Stanford vs Louisville with real tactical detail, and lay out a case for mandatory mid-major conference tournaments. We also explain how Bay to Bay chartered flights to save families money and why “grow the game” needs to retire. • Stanford vs Louisville as a gritty benchmark for the 4–10 tier • Louisville setter as the match’s key differentiator • Stanford stronger in the middle, Louisville deeper at the pins • Santa Clara–Pepperdi... | 25m 45s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | S3E1: NCAA Women's Volleyball Vibe Check | We return with a pop-up episode to track the surge in women’s volleyball—national TV windows, marquee kickoff events, and a top tier led by Nebraska and Texas—while naming sleepers that no one wants in a Sweet 16 draw. We also break down Milan’s move to UCLA and grade USA men’s first season of a youth-forward reset. • AVCA First Serve impact, ESPN and Fox spotlight • Nebraska and Texas separating, context on early undefeateds • UCLA’s transfer haul and the Penn State win • Texas practice ins... | 27m 11s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | S2E14: Natty Champs Recap, Long Beach Culture, Too Early Predictions | Long Beach State secures another national championship with a commanding sweep over UCLA, showcasing their unparalleled team culture and championship mentality. Their "blue collar" approach and ride-or-die brotherhood has created a volleyball program where bench energy is so intense it earned yellow cards during their championship celebration. • Long Beach's first set domination, hitting nearly .800 against UCLA • Moni Nikolov's clutch serving, delivering two consecutive aces when UCLA led 2... | 31m 57s | ||||||
| 4/29/25 | S2E13: Grand Canyon Cuts Men's Volleyball, NCAA Bracketology, VNL Roster Predictions | Grand Canyon University has abruptly cut their men's volleyball program, effective immediately, with no advance warning to coaches or players, sending shockwaves through the volleyball community. We explore what this means for the future of men's volleyball and share insights from our personal experiences with program cuts at Stanford and University of Pacific. • Blueprint for fighting program cuts based on Stanford's successful campaign to save their program • Importance of building alumni ... | 47m 28s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | S2E12: Long Beach v. Hawaii, USC Injuries, Volleyball Tariffs | Arielle, Chad, and Matt dive into a lively discussion of recent collegiate men's volleyball action and debate the future of the game. • Hawaii splits with Long Beach State • USC battles significant injuries to key players, creating strategic challenges for upcoming matches • Conference tournament predictions across MIVA, EIVA, Big West, and MPSF • Data reveals NCAA men's volleyball is 16% international athletes • Discussion of whether international roster limits would benefit American player... | 41m 19s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 | S2E11: Weekend Upsets, Foreign Roster Caps, Long Beach v. Hawaii, KBB to LOVB | The NCAA's back-to-back scheduling format deflates the impact of big upsets by forcing immediate rematches, preventing storylines from developing and limiting media coverage opportunities. • The weekend featured multiple top-5 upsets including CSUN over Hawaii, UC San Diego over UC Irvine, and GCU over UCLA • Back-to-back scheduling forces teams to play the same opponent twice in consecutive days, eliminating the buildup between matchups • The upcoming 18-man roster cap will significantly im... | 49m 15s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | S2E10: Long Beach v. Irvine, Peeps, and Adolescence | We dive into men's collegiate volleyball rankings and break down the implications of Long Beach State's split with UC Irvine in what was a high-level volleyball showcase with sold-out crowds. • Clear separation exists between the "top five" teams and everyone else in men's volleyball • Long Beach maintains #1 ranking despite their loss to UC Irvine in a sold-out match • Debate over Loyola Chicago's #6 ranking after being "called out of rotation" • Discussion of whether Long Beach's loss will... | 40m 48s | ||||||
| 3/25/25 | S2E9: We're back baby, Traitors Poll, Replay Systems, Collegiate Drama | We make our triumphant return for Season 3 (it's actually season 2 episode 9 but it's been forever since our last episode), putting to rest any rumors about internal fighting while offering sincere apologies for the technical difficulties that prevented the release of our previous recordings. • Debating the latest Traitor's Poll rankings with special focus on CSUN vs Loyola placement • Criticizing current replay systems in college volleyball and proposing either professional-grade systems or... | 31m 01s | ||||||
| 2/25/25 | S2E8: MVB Beer Olympics, Boycott the AVCA Rankings, Matt's NSFW Social Media | Our latest episode dives into the humorous and competitive world of Fantasy MVB Beer Olympics! We discuss team selection, strategies, and what it means to build a cohesive unit ready to take on the challenge. • Introduction of our Beer Olympics draft • Boycotting the AVCA rankings • Matt's NSFW social media • Capitol Hill Classic recap • Women's volleyball roundup | 37m 24s | ||||||
| 2/20/25 | S2E7: All-American Dream Teams, High School Rule Shake-Ups, and Summer Schedule | We are putting the AMERICA into our All-American team while discussing the scarcity of top-tier American rosters in college volleyball today. We highlighted key American players, examined high school volleyball rule changes, and ultimately celebrated the importance of recognizing homegrown talent in the sport. • Crafting an all-American team of volleyball players • The significance of celebrating American players in international-dominated NCAA • Recent high school volleyba... | 25m 10s | ||||||
| 2/11/25 | S2E6: Rankings Debate, UCLA vs. Long Beach Recap, and College Volleyball's "Wild West" Era | Our latest episode dives into the fluctuating AVCA rankings, addressing issues surrounding team standings and the perceived favoritism affecting teams like Hawaii and UCLA. The discussion includes insights on weekend matches, reflections on coaching changes, and the evolving dynamics of college volleyball. • Critique of current AVCA rankings and their formulation • Arguments on Hawaii's ranking despite a recent loss • Recap of Long Beach vs. UCLA: a disappointing outcome&nb... | 37m 49s | ||||||
| 2/6/25 | S2E5: Babies on Benches, Spring Tryouts, Moni Nikolov vs. Harper Murray | A transformative week in volleyball sees the introduction of the Baby on Benches Rule, allowing coaches to bring their babies onto benches during matches. We discuss the impact of this change, alongside John Cook's retirement, spring tryouts excitement, finishing with a discussion on volleyball superstars: Moni Nikolov vs. Harper Murray. • Discussion of the Baby Bench Rule and its implications • Insights on John Cook's retirement and coaching changes • Recap of the experiences fr... | 30m 35s | ||||||
| 1/28/25 | S2E4: New NCAA Rules, Foreigner Limit, NIL & Transfer Portal | This episode dives into the complexities of NCAA volleyball rankings, exploring their quirks, controversies, and significant impacts on team dynamics. We discuss player transfers, upcoming matches, and potential rule changes: • Insights on coaches' polling and its biases • Discussion on the world of NIL in college sports • Preview of key upcoming matches between top teams • Proposed rule changes (foreigner limit, remove open hand tips, service error foul out) • The future of NCAA... | 47m 46s | ||||||
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