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Estimated from 5 chart positions in 5 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Volleyball#11M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Volleyball#7300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Volleyball#11300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Volleyball#24100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Volleyball#1065K to 30K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
853K to 2.7M🎙 Weekly cadence·43 episodes·Last published 3mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.7M to 5.3M🇨🇦56%🇦🇺19%🇬🇧19%+2 more - Active Followers
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512K to 1.6M
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Episode #43 - Become a Better You with Matt Bain
Mar 2, 2026
1h 43m 26s
Episode #42 - Life of a Volleyball Dad with Gerry Dee
Feb 25, 2026
45m 08s
Episode #41 - Mental Excellence with Kyle Paquette
Jan 3, 2026
2h 06m 36s
Episode #40 - Life Long Learning with Cody Kessel
Aug 26, 2025
1h 13m 04s
Episode #39 - The Love of Volleyball with Lauren Carlini
Jul 11, 2025
1h 25m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 | Episode #43 - Become a Better You with Matt Bain✨ | team dynamicsstress management+3 | Matt Bain | The Elser BrothersPit to Pro Podcast | — | team dynamicsstress+4 | Athlete Wellness AcademyARMSWING50 | 1h 43m 26s | |
| 2/25/26 | Episode #42 - Life of a Volleyball Dad with Gerry Dee✨ | youth volleyballhigh performance athletes+3 | Gerry Dee | The Elser Brothers | Canada | volleyballyouth sports+4 | Athlete Wellness AcademyARMSWING50 | 45m 08s | |
| 1/3/26 | Episode #41 - Mental Excellence with Kyle Paquette✨ | mental performancesports psychology+3 | Kyle Paquette | Canadian men's national teamNational Wheelchair Curling Team | — | mental excellencesports psychology+3 | — | 2h 06m 36s | |
| 8/26/25 | Episode #40 - Life Long Learning with Cody Kessel✨ | confidenceself-worth+4 | Cody Kessel | The Elser Brothers | — | confidenceself-worth+5 | — | 1h 13m 04s | |
| 7/11/25 | Episode #39 - The Love of Volleyball with Lauren Carlini✨ | volleyballego vs confidence+4 | Lauren Carlini | USA volleyballuniversity | — | volleyballego+5 | — | 1h 25m 36s | |
| 6/19/25 | Episode #38 - The Coach's Playbook with Ben Josephson✨ | coachingvolleyball+3 | Ben Josephson | The Elser BrothersThe Pit to Pro Podcast | — | coachingvolleyball+4 | — | 2h 10m 17s | |
| 6/5/25 | Episode #37 - Anna Dunn's Story✨ | cancer journeyamputation+3 | Anna Dunn | — | — | canceramputation+3 | — | 1h 45m 17s | |
| 5/27/25 | Episode #36 - Pit2Pro X Out of System with Gage and Joe Worsley✨ | volleyball culturegrit and competitiveness+3 | Gage WorsleyJoe Worsley | The Pit to Pro Podcast | HawaiiCanada+1 | volleyballgrit+6 | — | 1h 25m 46s | |
| 5/5/25 | Episode #35 - Olympic Mindset with Brodie Hofer✨ | Olympic journeyhighball spiking+3 | Brodie Hofer | The Elser Brothers | — | Olympic mindsetvolleyball+3 | — | 1h 06m 10s | |
| 4/26/25 | Episode #34 - Lessons from the 2024/25 Season✨ | volleyballplayer development+4 | — | TWUUofS | — | volleyballcoaching+4 | — | 49m 12s | |
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| 3/17/25 | Episode #33 - Elite Resilience with Tj Sanders | In this episode we talk about the different ways gratitude can help with performance, how the nervous system responds in high pressure moments, and how to get the most out of your current situation. And of course we talk all about setting; tactics, ideas, tips, and queues to help any level setter reach their full potential. Check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/thepit2propodcast/home Click here to begin your journey to more aces and pain free spiking. Get 50% off us... | 1h 32m 07s | ||||||
| 3/12/25 | Episode #32 - Q&A #5 | In this episode we talk about conflict within teams, when to implement new skills, how to lead when things aren't going your way and how to help others find motivation. Mathias shares his belief in Power Poses and how to exude confidence even when things aren't going well. We answer some questions about the hardest transitions from club to university, and university to pro, as well as how to best prepare yourself for a tryout. Check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/thepit2... | 1h 01m 36s | ||||||
| 3/3/25 | Episode #31 - More Than a Volleyball Player with Stephen Maar | In this refreshing episode we talk about radical honesty, how to lead a team through a broken culture, and the downside of overanalysis. Maar shares his reasoning for retiring from the national team, why experiencing the full spectrum of human emotion is a good thing, and how he turned one of his greatest defeats into one of his proudest moments. Above all, it is evident from the first minute of this episode to the last, that Maar has a strong desire to help the next generation of Volleyballe... | 1h 33m 28s | ||||||
| 1/31/25 | Episode #30 - Past, Present, and Future with Nick Hoag | In this episode we discuss Nick’s extensive career and what he has learned along the way. We talk about serving - one of Nick’s specialties - how to separate your identity from your sport, and how to be a leader without being a boss. We talk about why extra reps aren't always a good idea, the best way to learn new skills, and he shares some advice to those struggling with mental health. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ThePit2ProPodcast The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off ... | 1h 15m 31s | ||||||
| 1/17/25 | Episode #29 - A Look Back at 2024 | In this episode we reminisce on some of our favorite guests, stories, quotes, and moments from the 2024 Podcast Season. We talk about the 20 mile march, preventing regret, empathetic environments, and everything in between. The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off using PROMO code: ARMSWING50 🏐💪🏻 Begin your journey to pain free spiking now!!!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show | 48m 49s | ||||||
| 12/31/24 | Episode #28 - Jesse's Story | In this episode we are joined by our very own Jesse Elser. We learn why Jesse was voted captain of his very first pro team, what most people get wrong about relationship building, how important rapport is to a successful career, and how different paths can lead to the same destination. We discuss the importance of finding your own authentic performance state and how to elevate that performance state in those around you. The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off using PROMO code: ARMSWING50 🏐💪🏻 ... | 1h 02m 13s | ||||||
| 12/11/24 | Episode #27 - Mathias' Story | In this episode we dig into the incredibly complex mind of Mathias Elser, asking him the questions even we as brothers have been itching to ask for the past twenty years. We talk about flow state, the double edge sword of leadership, and the guts it takes to have tough conversations. Mathias shares his thoughts on the power of learning from the past, and the choices you have - even if you don’t think you have a choice. The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off using PROMO code: ARMSWING50 🏐💪🏻 B... | 50m 51s | ||||||
| 12/2/24 | Episode #26 - Oog's Story | In this episode we talk to Oog and uncover the emotional toll it took to transfer schools, how having balance in your life is a key factor to achieve happiness and why farming is the greatest occupation in the world. We discuss the value of making decisions with your own interest in mind and the intricacy of personality traits and how different criticism and feedback can be interpreted depending on the character traits you possess. The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off using PROMO cod... | 39m 26s | ||||||
| 11/25/24 | Episode #25 - What is High Performance, with Dr. Abe Avender | In this humorous and informative episode with Dr. Abe Avender, we discuss the arguments for and against stretching, what sets high performers apart from good performers, and the role, if any, for anti-inflammatory drugs in high level sport. We discuss the intricacy of volleyball training, the concussion epidemic in volleyball, and the power of sleep. The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off using PROMO code: ARMSWING50 🏐💪🏻 Begin your journey to pain free spiking now!!!Disclaimer: This post con... | 1h 26m 34s | ||||||
| 11/19/24 | Episode #24 - Q&A #4 | In this episode we answer a bunch more questions and get into some really cool topics concerning performing under pressure, meal prep for high performance athletes, and the power and structure of journaling. We discuss what we would tell our younger selves, and how being patient, curious, and authentic, can be hugely beneficial to success. The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off using PROMO code: ARMSWING50 🏐💪🏻 Begin your journey to pain free spiking now!!!Disclaimer: This post contains affil... | 1h 05m 26s | ||||||
| 11/11/24 | Episode #23 - Setting and Everything in Between with Brie O'Reilly | In this episode with Brie O’Reilly we discuss some of Ben Josephson’s many philosophies, how playing different positions helps overall development and why Brie couldn't say no to her contract in Brazil. She discusses the crazy emotions that came during her year with Athlete Unlimited, how tough conversations are always worth it, and the bright future of the Canadian Woman’s National Team. The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off using PROMO code: ARMSWING50 🏐💪🏻 Begin your journey to pain free ... | 1h 13m 39s | ||||||
| 11/2/24 | Episode #22 - Chase Your Dreams with Kofi | In this episode we take a deep dive into what it takes to chase your dreams. Kofi discusses the power of learning from your failures, learning from your teammates, and the tool of reframing. We talk about how easy it is to be swept up in the lifestyle of a professional artist, how he has learned to balance two promising careers and the consequences of taking 4 years off from volleyball. Oh, we also heard about Kofi’s conversation with Lebron James in a hotel elevator. The Athlete Wellne... | 55m 04s | ||||||
| 10/21/24 | Episode #21 - A Volleyballers Life with Graham Vigrass | In this episode we discuss the trials of being a new coach, the power of the mind and how to promote curiosity, as well as why Canada is behind other nations in terms of skill development. We speak about the dichotomy of how to deal with what matters and believing that it doesn't matter, and the side businesses within recovery. We discuss the amazing opportunity of having a family overseas as well as the benefit of immersing yourself in other cultures. The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off ... | 1h 07m 40s | ||||||
| 10/10/24 | Episode #20 - Blocking with Lucas VanBerkel | In this episode we are joined by another two-time Olympian. Lucas talks about his mental state after attending two olympics, the sacrifices his family had to make to help him succeed, and the role that fun has in long term success. He breaks down why he loves playing for the National Team more than playing overseas, how volleyball has changed over his 10 year professional career, and why blocking is such a difficult skill. The Athlete Wellness AcademyGet 50% off using PROMO code: ARMSWING50 🏐... | 1h 06m 03s | ||||||
| 9/30/24 | Episode #19 - Attacking with Eric Loeppky | In this episode we are joined by Eric Loeppky. Eric dives into his near career ending sickness, the pressure and sacrifices it takes to be great, and how he ended up playing for one of the most elite clubs in the world. We discuss the power of using offspeed shots, where the lefty tip came from, and what goes through his mind when he’s attacking at the highest level. We talk about the value in rest, reevaluation, and detachment and how that helps him perform on some of the biggest stages in t... | 1h 00m 15s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.