SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter

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NCAA Champs Are Here! AVP League Coming Down to the Wire; The Beach Pro Lucky Loser Tour Apr 30, 2025

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Welcome back to another solo episode of SANDCAST, where Travis Mewhirter recaps a wild weekend, and previews a hectic one to come, with the NCAA Championships descending upon Gulf Shores again. Meanwhile, the AVP League had two more tickets punched, and the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour is hereby renamed the Lucky Loser Tour.

Mewhirter chats about:

- How Kristen Nuss simply wills gold medals into existence sometimes

- James Shaw and Chaim Schalk demolishing folks to clinch their AVP League bid

- The wild run of Lexy Denaburg and Julia Scoles into the AVP League

- How the new Elite16 format can be changed for the better instead of being the Lucky Loser Tour

And, per usual, more

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NCAA Beach Playoff Preview: Will Postseason Follow Craziest Regular Season Ever? SANDCAST U Apr 24, 2025

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Welcome back to SANDCAST U, where Madison Fitzpatrick talks all things NCAA Beach Volleyball. In this episode, she chats about the end of the regular season, which she thinks is the wildest NCAA Beach Volleyball regular season she's ever seen. She chats about the regular season, and previews the upcoming:

- MPSF Conference Tournament, which includes Cal, Stanford, USC, UCLA, and more

- Why Florida State, Texas and LSU are in an absolute brawl in the CCSA, where the 'Noles traditionally reign supreme

- How LMU can -- and is expected to -- continue dominating the WCC

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Silila Tucker: The Man Linking The Beach Volleyball Community Nationwide Apr 23, 2025

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This episode of SANDCAST features Silila Tucker, a longtime professional on the AVP Tour who chats with Tri Bourne about the development of yet another new beach volleyball league called the Community Circuit, and it's one you can certainly get behind. Fun development from Lila announced on this one, as well as chats about:

- How the 15-15-15 style of the AVP League matches changes things

- How to develop mental toughness in beach volleyball

- Why Lila is obsessed with golf as a tool for mental toughness training

- What makes Phil Dalhausser a legend of the game, beyond his obvious accolades

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Recapping A Wild Weekend In Beach Volleyball: AVP Qualifiers, Saquarema Successes, NCAA Beach Apr 16, 2025

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Welcome back to another SOLO EPISODE of SANDCAST, where Travis Mewhirter provides a comprehensive overview of a wild weekend in the world of beach volleyball, breaking down the AVP League qualifier, the Saquarema Elite16, and the Cal Poly Center of Effort Challenge. Namely, he chats:

- The surprise success of Corinne Quiggle and Megan Rice

- The more surprising success of Hagen Smith and Logan Webber

- The puzzling decision of the AVP not to give Kelly Cheng an injury sub for Sara Hughes, so she'll have to qualify via qualifiers

- Anders Mol and Christian Sorum returning to the Beach Pro Tour in style And a bit more!

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James Shaw and Molly Shaw: Living The American Volleyball Dream Apr 09, 2025

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This episode of SANDCAST features James Shaw and Molly Shaw, the newest power couple in the world of beach volleyball, who just descended upon the Quintana Roo Elite16 and both came away with semifinal finishes. James and his new partner, Chaim Schalk, walked away with bronze, while Molly and her new partner, Kelly Cheng, took fourth in Molly's first Elite16. With Tri Bourne hosting, they chat about:

- How each partnership came to be

- Why James opted to play one final indoor season in Germany before returning full-time to the beach

- How Molly handled the nerves of both playing with a World Champion in Cheng and also her first Elite16 (hint: well)

- What it's like being a married couple traveling the beach volleyball world

And so much more.

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BEDLAM At LSU's Death Volley: TCU Takes Down No. 1 UCLA; USC Stunned Twice | SANDCAST U Apr 03, 2025

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This episode of SANDCAST U: NCAA Beach Volleyball with Madison Fitzpatrick, breaks down LSU's Death Volley Invitational, which hosted No. 1 UCLA, No. 2 TCU, No. 4 USC, No. 5 Stanford, No. 7 Florida State, No. 10 Long Beach State, and LSU.

Takeaways from the episode:

- TCU achieved a remarkable 3-0 record at the Invitational.

- Haley Hamlett stepped up impressively in TCU's lineup.

- USC faces immense pressure as a top team. - FSU pulled off significant upsets against ranked teams.

- Maggie Boyd and Sally Perez are standout players for UCLA.

- Stanford's depth could lead to a strong performance at Gulf Shores.

- Texas is emerging as a competitive force in beach volleyball.

- LSU's entertaining style makes them a fan favorite.

- Gabby Bailey was highlighted as an MVP for LSU.

- The excitement for Gulf Shores is palpable among teams.

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Previewing The ENTIRE 2025 Beach Volleyball Season Apr 02, 2025

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This episode of SANDCAST is a solo episode! Travis Mewhirter breaks down everything you need to know (he thinks, but if you're still wondering things, please ask or drop a comment) about the 2025 beach volleyball season, from the AVP to Volleyball World to USA Volleyball. He chats:

- All the new partnerships on the Beach Pro Tour

- WTF the new Elite16 format is

- A look at the AVP's TV deal, and why it's a risk worth taking

- USA Volleyball's new Elo Rating system, and why it's going to be beneficial for the players

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Solo Episode
01:08 Overview of the 2025 Beach Volleyball Season
02:20 Changes in the Beach Pro Tour
05:09 Format Challenges in Beach Volleyball Tournaments
11:02 Explaining the New Tournament Format
13:22 Upcoming Major Events and World Championships
15:19 Understanding Rankings and Qualifications
18:05 New Partnerships in Beach Volleyball
23:07 Emerging Talents in Beach Volleyball
25:19 Women's Beach Volleyball Landscape
26:47 Italy's Beach Volleyball Dynamics
27:44 Young Stars and New Partnerships
30:25 AVP Tournament Insights
33:05 AVP's TV Deal and Future
41:02 USA Volleyball's New Stipend System

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Mailbag! New Partnership Breakdowns? Most Exciting Events? Is Travis Enjoying Florida? Mar 26, 2025

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This is the first mailbag episode of 2025, where Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter answer all of the fan questions we had as the boys are finally back together again. They answer the most pressing questions on the beach volleyball world's collective minds, including:

- Who is playing with who on the AVP Tour and Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour?

- How has fatherhood changed both Tri and Travis' outlook on volleyball and life?

- Would you rather win a Manhattan Beach Open or a World Championship or a Gstaad cowbell?

- Events we're most excited for in 2025

That, and so much more!

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SANDCAST U: Texas Making Moves; UCLA, LMU Reign Supreme at East Meets West Mar 20, 2025

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In this episode of SANDCAST U, host Madison Fitzpatrick chats all things NCAA Beach Volleyball, focusing mainly on UCLA’s annual East Meets West tournament, which took place last weekend at the Manhattan Beach Pier. UCLA reigned supreme, finishing 4-0, as did LMU, while both Texas and Florida State logged huge wins over Cal.

Fitzpatrick chats all that, and much more!

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Dr. Jeremy Townsend: A PhD's Guide to Supplements, Recovery, Nutrition, Longevity Mar 19, 2025

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In this episode of SANDCAST, Dr. Jeremy Townsend from AG1 discusses the unique benefits of their product, emphasizing the importance of gut health and nutrition for athletes. The conversation explores the gut-brain connection, the role of mushrooms in nutrition, and current research on micronutrient gaps among athletes. Townsend also addresses the significance of vitamin D and the risks of over-supplementation, providing insights into daily supplement protocols for athletes.

Tri Bourne and Kyle Friend delve into the evolving understanding of creatine and its benefits. They discuss the significance of research in exercise physiology, the innovative approach of AG1 in nutrition, and the balance between performance and dietary choices. The conversation also highlights the importance of quality ingredients in supplements, ongoing research at AG1, the challenge of making nutritional products taste good, and key nutritional advice for athletes.

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