SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter

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Zoe Verge-Depre and Esmee Bobner: Qualifying for the Paris Olympics by Doing it Their Own Way Jul 17, 2024

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This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Zoe Verge-Depre and Esmee Bobner, one of the fastest rising teams in beach volleyball and Switzerland’s No. 2 team heading into the Paris Olympic Games. We recorded this episode with Kyle Friend as a co-host in Gstaad, home of Verge-Depre and Bobner and home to one of the most epic events on the volleyball calendar. We chat about:

Their rapid rise up through the ranks and into the Olympic Games
Why they never felt confident throughout the entire Olympic race
What it was like for Zoe to race against her sister, Anouk Verge-Depre, for the final spot in Paris
Why “doing you” even when it comes with making mistakes, is the best way to learn and grow on the Beach Pro Tour

That, and so much more. Super fun chat with Zoe and Esmee!

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MEN'S OLYMPIC INDOOR VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW AND BETTING GUIDE: Can Anybody Stop Italy? Jul 15, 2024

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We are breaking out all the stops for our coverage of the Paris Olympic Games, subbing out the Road to Paris for the Paris Pod, or the Olympic Outlook -- your choice! We're bringing in indoor volleyball expert Matt Prosser to break down the men's Olympic indoor volleyball preview.

- Can anybody stop Italy?

- Can France repeat as Olympic champs, riding the high of a VNL victory?

- What does the United States need to do to get back on the podium and atone for the disastrous performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games?

- Does Poland have a shot at winning gold at the Paris Olympics?

That and more, as the Olympic Games are less than two weeks away!

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George Wanderley: Brazil's Top Defender in Search of an Olympic Podium Jul 10, 2024

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This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features George Wanderley, one of the best defenders in the world who will be competing in his first Olympic Games later this summer with Andre Loyola. George is the owner of two youth World Championships with Arthur Mariano, a World Championship bronze medal, and five medals in the 2024 season alone, tied for most in the world with Sweden’s David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig. Such a fun chat with George on his balcony in Gstaad, in which we cover:

What it was like growing up around Ricardo Santos, Emanuel Rego, Alison Cerruti, Bruno Schmidt, and the other legends of the game
Why he wishes more young talent hit World Tour earlier, as he did when he was just a teenager
How he and Andre Loyola maximize their play on the court by being best friends (and literal best men) off of it
His prime mental state prior to a match

And so, so much more. Absolute blast with George!

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Savvy Simo: Putting mental health at the forefront of professional sports Jul 03, 2024

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This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter features Savvy Simo. Long one of our co-hosts, Savvy is also a rising talent on the AVP Tour and the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. And she's thriving in spite of going through regular panic attacks that, in her words, make her "feel like I'm going to die." Including on the court at the recent Stare Jablonki Challenge, where she didn't sleep and had a panic attack in the middle of a match. Incredible vulnerability from Sav on this one, on which we chat about:

Why she feels like she’s playing her best beach volleyball this season
Her history of panic attacks, and how she felt as if she “was going to die” at the Stare Jablonki Challenge
Why she now views her perpetual anxiety as a superpower
How she has managed her anxiety and panic attacks up to this point

And so, so much more. Really, really good episode with Sav.

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Check out our book, Volleyball for Milkshakes, written by SANDCAST hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Milkshakes-Travis-Mewhirter/dp/B089781SHB

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Mark Paaluhi, and the revival of professional beach volleyball in Hermosa Beach Jun 26, 2024

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This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Mark Paaluhi, the man who is currently keeping professional beach volleyball alive in Hermosa Beach. How? By running a city-held Hermosa Beach Open. When the city and the AVP couldn’t come to terms on an event in 2024, Paaluhi stepped up and has since taken the reins. The 2024 Hermosa Beach Open will be held September 4-7 in Hermosa Beach, California. There will be a qualifier on September 4, while the main draw will be held on the 5, 6, and 7. Volleyball TV will be streaming the event. For more information and how to support, go to https://hermosa-open.com/

We chat all about that, as well as:

Why Paaluhi decided to take on the monster task of putting on a major tournament
How popcorn was his ultimate lightbulb moment
What Hermosa Beach means to the beach volleyball community
Why it will be an old school feel to this tournament, and why Paaluhi thinks that’s the way of the sport moving forward

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Ben O'Dea, Brad Fuller: Putting New Zealand Volleyball Back on the Map Jun 19, 2024

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This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Ben O’Dea and Brad Fuller. They’re New Zealand’s top beach volleyball team, and will be competing in China this weekend for one last shot at an Olympic berth through the Asian Continental Cup. The O’Dea name has been synonymous with New Zealand beach volleyball for years, as Ben and his brother, Sam, were essentially the only ones doing it full-time. But with the return of Jason Lochhead, the federation pumped in more funding, and has been on a steady improvement ever since. We chat all about that, as well as:

Why O’Dea and Fuller feel like they’re on the precipice of a major breakthrough
Why both Fuller and O’Dea didn’t want to retire before partnering with the other one
What an Olympic bid would mean to the New Zealand beach volleyball federation
Why Jason Lochhead’s return was such a big deal

And, as always, much, much more.

SHOOTS!

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Looking for the cleanest supplements in the business? Momentous has you covered. Use SANDCAST15 for 15 percent off.

Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!

Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball

We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.

We now have SANDCAST MERCHANDISE!! Rock the gear of your favorite podcast today! https://www.sandcastmerch.com/

Check out our book, Volleyball for Milkshakes, written by SANDCAST hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Milkshakes-Travis-Mewhirter/dp/B089781SHB

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Road to Paris: France Goes CLUTCH Mode in Continental Cup, and the Netherlands Gets "Bizarre" Jun 17, 2024

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On this episode of the Road to Paris, Travis Mewhirter breaks down the European Continental Cup -- a fancy way of saying Olympic trial -- where France's Arnaud Gauthier-Rat and Teo Rotar, and Julien Lyneel and Remi Bassereau went absolute clutch mode and clinched a second Olympic spot for the French men.

Meanwhile, four young Dutch women, Brecht Piersma and Wies Bekhuis, and Kirsten Broring and Emi van Driel, won the bid for the women...or so you might think. But a weird rule in the Netherlands has muddied things up a bit, and Mewhirter explains what in the world is happening (as best he can).

Thanks as always to Producers 1 and 2, for you, the viewers. Happy Father's Day all!

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Looking for the cleanest supplements in the business? Momentous has you covered. Use SANDCAST15 for 15 percent off.

Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!

Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball

We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.

We now have SANDCAST MERCHANDISE!! Rock the gear of your favorite podcast today! https://www.sandcastmerch.com/

Check out our book, Volleyball for Milkshakes, written by SANDCAST hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Milkshakes-Travis-Mewhirter/dp/B089781SHB

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April Ross, Alix Klineman, and the Last Dance of the A-Team Jun 12, 2024

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This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features April Ross and Alix Klineman, one of the most successful teams in the world of the past five years and, of course, the gold medalists of the Tokyo Olympic Games. After winning gold in Tokyo, both began seeking the next major chapter of their lives: motherhood. Now, with a pair of sons in tow, they are back on the beach for one final AVP season together. On this episode, we chat about:

The insane work ethic required to pursue Olympic quad after Olympic quad after Olympic quad as Ross did for these past 20 years
How vastly different their preparation for matches and tournaments is now that they’re both moms
How becoming a mother has impacted their view of and role in the sport
Why they’re still playing, and still as competitive as ever

And so much more. Such a fun chat with April and Alix – the A Plus Team.

SHOOTS!

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Book your spot in Root and Fruit Nutrition's new Genomic Edge Program! Just 30 spots remain in a must-have competitive edge!

Looking for the cleanest supplements in the business? Momentous has you covered. Use SANDCAST15 for 15 percent off.

Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!

Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball

We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.

We now have SANDCAST MERCHANDISE!! Rock the gear of your favorite podcast today! https://www.sandcastmerch.com/

Check out our book, Volleyball for Milkshakes, written by SANDCAST hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Milkshakes-Travis-Mewhirter/dp/B089781SHB

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Road to Paris: Olympic Histories Written, Legacies Made, Records Broken Jun 10, 2024

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On this episode of the Road to Paris, Travis Mewhirter breaks down the Ostrava Elite16, the final event of the Olympic qualifying period, where dreams were made, hearts were broken, history written, legacies etched into stone. On this episode, Mewhirter:

Gives a warm welcome back to Anders Mol, who returned in dominant fashion after an injury break
Breaks down the controversial call, with the help of ref John King, that decided Anouk Verge-Depre and Joana Mader’s first round of pool play against Katja Stam and Raisa Schoon
Highlights the 17 women and 20 men making their Olympic debuts in Paris
Explains why it’s such massive news that Chase Budinger qualified for the Olympic Games, and why it could be a good thing that USA Volleyball is sending four new faces to an Olympics for the first time since 2008
What Pablo Herrera just did that nobody has ever done, and nobody may ever do again

And, per usual, a whole lot more.

SHOOTS!

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Looking for the cleanest supplements in the business? Momentous has you covered. Use SANDCAST15 for 15 percent off.

Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!

Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball

We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.

We now have SANDCAST MERCHANDISE!! Rock the gear of your favorite podcast today! https://www.sandcastmerch.com/

Check out our book, Volleyball for Milkshakes, written by SANDCAST hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Milkshakes-Travis-Mewhirter/dp/B089781SHB

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Kelsey Robinson Cook: The Indomitable Will of USA Volleyball's "Fireball" Jun 05, 2024

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This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features another two-time indoor Olympian in Kelsey Robinson Cook, as well as a celeb appearance by her husband and good friend of the show, Brian Cook, who would have likely been an Olympian in his own right had he stayed healthy. This is such a fun episode, and Robinson Cook delivers, chatting about:

How this is the highest level she has ever seen the indoor game since she began playing pro in 2014
Her experiences playing for clubs in China, Italy, Puerto Rico, Turkey, and, of course, the USA
Winning the 2021 Olympic gold medal in Tokyo, the first ever for the United States women
What it’s like being in the USA gym, with 30 women competing for 12 Olympic spots
How she has developed into a leadership role with USA Volleyball

And much, much more. Gold mine of a podcast with Kelsey and Brian!

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Looking for the cleanest supplements in the business? Momentous has you covered. Use SANDCAST15 for 15 percent off.

Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!

Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball

We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.

We now have SANDCAST MERCHANDISE!! Rock the gear of your favorite podcast today! https://www.sandcastmerch.com/

Check out our book, Volleyball for Milkshakes, written by SANDCAST hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Milkshakes-Travis-Mewhirter/dp/B089781SHB

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