Best Taylor Averill Podcasts (2024)

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LIVE(ish) from the Olympics featuring Taylor Averill, Aaron Russell, Miles Partain & Andy Benesh 28:14

2h ago28:14

28:14

In this SPECIAL episode, Stephen and Sevrin are in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. First, Sevrin sits down with U.S. Beach Olympians Miles Partain and Andy Benesh ahead of their Round of 16 match (5:36 - 10:58). Then, Stephen and Sevrin sit down with U.S. Men's Olympians Aaron Russell and Taylor Averill (13:02 - 25:03) ahead of their quarterfinal…

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Episode 97: Next Stop the Paris Olympic Games featuring Kelsey Robinson Cook 51:15

8d ago51:15

51:15

In this episode, Clarence is out of town, so Sevrin is filling in for him before he and Stephen leave for Paris. After chatting about the Olympics, they welcome three-time Olympian and U.S. Women’s National Team outside hitter Kelsey Robinson Cook (11:18 - 42:24) to the show before she leaves for Paris! Kelsey talks a little about the USA Volleybal…

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Episode 96: Punching Their Ticket to Paris featuring Taryn Kloth & Kristen Nuss 1:25:34

25d ago1:25:34

1:25:34

In this special episode, we welcome back U.S. Beach National Team members, Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss (21:21 - 1:16:50)! We catch up with TKN since we last spoke with them and congratulate them on officially punching their tickets to represent USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We also talk about what they're doing now to prepare for the Oly…

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Episode 95: Creating Beach Champions featuring Scott Davenport 1:11:46

17d ago1:11:46

1:11:46

In episode 95, we sit down with USA Volleyball's Beach Development National Team Head Coach Scott Davenport (11:30 - 1:01:40). Scott talks about his background as a player and coach, shares his coaching philosophy, and reflects on the goals he has working with the U.S. A2 beach teams. He also gives us a sneak peak into the beach competition at the …

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Episode 94: Broadcasting in Volleyball featuring Emily Ehman 1:27:37

2M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

In episode 94, we talk volleyball and broadcasting with host, analyst and sports broadcaster Emily Ehman (10:12 - 1:18:49)! She is all over the volleyball scene: Athletes Unlimited, Big Ten Network, ESPN, Fox Sports, Pro Volleyball Federation to name a few. She is currently calling matches for Volleyball World at Volleyball Nations League. She shar…

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Episode 93: The Making of the Ultimate Beach Partner featuring Theo Brunner 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

In this episode of The USA Volleyball Show, Stephen is flying solo as Clarence is in Columbus for Open National Championship. Stephen and guest host Sevrin Lavenstein then talked to U.S. Beach National Team athlete Theo Brunner (7:49 - 56:08). Theo shares all about his background from how he got into volleyball and how he was introduced to the nati…

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Episode 92: The Unwritten Rule: Giving it All You've Got, featuring Heather Erickson 1:44:31

3M ago1:44:31

1:44:31

In episode 92 of The USA Volleyball Show, Clarence and Stephen catch up ahead of the USA Volleyball Open National Championship. Then, they sit down with four-time Paralympic medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team opposite Heather Erickson (15:52 - 1:31:49). Heather shares stories her introduction to the game and to the sitting national tea…

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Episode 91: Rob on the Mic, on the Pod featuring Rob Espero 1:28:31

3M ago1:28:31

1:28:31

In episode 91 of The USA Volleyball Show, Clarence and Stephen catch up after their trip to Baltimore for Girls 18s Junior National Championship. Then, they sit down with volleyball emcee Rob Espero, aka Rob on the Mic (13:56 - 1:19:31). Rob is the announcer for several USA Volleyball national team and beach events as well as AVP and NCAA men's eve…

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Episode 90: Time for Middles to Take Over featuring Jeff Jendryk 1:25:19

4M ago1:25:19

1:25:19

In episode 90, we are celebrating three years of The USA Volleyball Show! Stephen is BACK and reunited with Clarence after being out on parental leave. They catch up and welcome on the Jungle Cat, U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker, Jeff Jendryk (16:25 - 1:16:39). Jeff shares his journey in volleyball from starting out to the National Team. He…

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Episode 89: Try, Try Everything featuring James Stuck 1:17:59

4M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

In this episode, Clarence welcomes back guest host Curtis Ward while Stephen is out on family leave. They sit down with Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting Team member James Stuck (7:44 - 1:07:25). Stuck and the team are in China this week at the final qualification tournament for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. James talks about serving in the Arm…

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Episode 88: Reunited and It Feels SO Good featuring Sara Hughes 55:01

5M ago55:01

55:01

In this episode, Clarence welcomes back guest host Sevrin Lavenstein while Stephen is out on Family Leave. They sit down with beach volleyball world champion and U.S. Beach National Team athlete, Sara Hughes (9:50 - 47:18). Sara talks about her beach volleyball journey including her early partnership with Justine Wong-Orantes, her reunion with Kell…

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Episode 87: Going 4 Gold, Again featuring Justine Wong-Orantes 45:51

5M ago45:51

45:51

In this episode, Clarence welcomes back USA Volleyball Communications Manager B.J. Hoeptner Evans as guest host. They sit down with Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team libero Justine Wong-Orantes (7:11 - 40:57). Justine shares how she was introduced to the game and about how her experience with disappointment drove her to be a bett…

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Episode 86: LIVE(ish) from the U.S. Women's National Team Open Program featuring Jordan Larson 20:55

5M ago20:55

20:55

In this SPECIAL episode, Clarence and Stephen are BACK together LIVE(ish) from the 2024 Women's National Team Open Program from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. They welcome back our first three-peat podcast guest, three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larso…

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Episode 85: Climbing the Sand Hill featuring Andy Benesh and Miles Partain 1:13:19

6M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

In this episode, we have guest host Sevrin Lavenstein joining Clarence and they sit down with the current top U.S. Beach National Team men's pair, Andy Benesh and Miles Partain (11:27 - 1:04:32). We get an in-depth look at this awesome beach team. We learn about how Andy and Miles became a team, how they were introduced to the National Team and wha…

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Episode 84: For the LOVB of the Game featuring Courtney Thompson 44:21

6M ago44:21

44:21

In this episode, we put the lid on the 2023 AVCA in Tampa with two-time Olympic medalist and former U.S. Women's National Team setter Courtney Thompson. (6:39 - 38:36). Courtney talks about her role at AVCA and shares some of her interests off-court. She looks back on her Olympic experience and talks about her involvement with League One Volleyball…

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Episode 83: Sailing Off into the Sunset featuring Hazel Goldstein 48:53

6M ago48:53

48:53

In this episode, we continue our conversations from 2023 AVCA in Tampa with a chat with Hazel Goldstein, Excelsior Empire Region Commissioner and former director of Whoosh Volleyball Club. (7:57 - 42:55). Hazel shares about her vast background in volleyball and in the region, as well as her current role as commissioner. She talks about the recent c…

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Episode 82: "Cause I'm a Punkrocker, Yes I Am," featuring Jordyn Poulter 1:03:50

7M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

In this episode, we share our conversation from our USA Volleyball booth at the 2023 AVCA Convention in Tampa. Clarence and Stephen welcome Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter, Jordyn Poulter. (8:18 - 57:44). Jordyn shares some of her personal interests including music; talks about recovery from her knee injury; looks ahead …

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Episode 81: Born in the Fire featuring Nickie Sanlin 59:47

7M ago59:47

59:47

In this episode, we're coming to you LIVE(ish) from Tampa at the 2023 AVCA Convention Podcast Theater. Clarence and Stephen welcome Nickie Sanlin, who is the head men's coach, former women's head coach and assistant athletic director and director of volleyball at McKendree University. (1:19 - 59:16). Nickie talks about her background in volleyball …

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Episode 80: My Unusual Life featuring Laurie Lewis Havel 1:23:26

8M ago1:23:26

1:23:26

In this episode, we have a volleyball pioneer on the show! Clarence and Stephen welcome 1968 Olympian, former U.S. Women's National Team athlete, and author Laurie Lewis Havel (13:20 - 1:15:58). We learn about Laurie's background including what it was like growing up in California and the early days of the beach volleyball boom. She also talks abou…

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Episode 79: The Songbird of Our Generation featuring Alfee Reft 1:29:56

8M ago1:29:56

1:29:56

In this episode, after Clarence and Stephen share their picks for the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, they welcome U.S. Women's National Team assistant coach and UCLA women's head coach Alfee Reft (16:37 - 1:16:53). Alfee takes us through his volleyball journey from his time playing on the U.S. Men's National Team to how he got into coachi…

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Episode 78: Listen...You Won't featuring Taylor Averill 2:01:36

9M ago2:01:36

2:01:36

Worth every minute! In our longest episode yet, Clarence and Stephen welcome on U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker Taylor Averill (11:07 - 1:52:22). Taylor shares his often-difficult volleyball journey and how he's matured as a person. While talking about his own podcast, "The Tallest Podcast on Earth," he discusses the importance of mental he…

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Episode 77: From Heart Surgery to Natty Champ featuring Asjia O'Neal 1:13:24

9M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are back in studio together. After catching up with each other they sit down with U.S. Women's National Team and University of Texas middle blocker, Asjia O'Neal (12:29 - 1:03:42). We learn about Asjia's background, her journey through two heart surgeries, winning the NCAA National Championship last year with T…

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Episode 76: The Turning Point for Sitting Volleyball featuring Bill Hamiter 1:26:13

10M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

In this episode, Stephen flying solo as Clarence is busy in meetings prepping for the upcoming volleyball season. Stephen sits down with USA Volleyball's Sitting Volleyball Director and the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team head coach, Bill Hamiter (5:40 - 1:21:48). Bill talks about his vast background in volleyball, sitting volleyball, coaching a…

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Episode 75: Elevate Yourself featuring Coach Donny Hui 1:34:49

10M ago1:34:49

1:34:49

In this episode, Stephen makes his return from parental leave. He and Clarence catch up with each other, and Stephen shares stories about being a new dad, including already watching the Men's National Team with his son. Then, they sit down with volleyball coach, strength trainer, jump trainer, YouTuber, motivational speaker and Elevate Yourself fou…

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Kevin Cape - My Business & Life Coach - How to Achieve your Goals & Somatic Healing 1:34:29

11M ago1:34:29

1:34:29

My Business and life coach, Kevin Cape joins the show to teach us all about how to achieve our goals, about the power of Somatic healing, and how to do the work! 00:00 - start 3:00 - His experience as a middle blocker for Long Beach State 6:30 - Kevin’s favorite David Lee story 12:45 - How to become ungovernable 23:00 - Relationship between play an…

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Episode 74: Team TKN featuring Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss 1:10:23

11M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

In this episode, Clarence welcomes guest host and USA Volleyball's Digital Media and Content Coordinator, Sevrin Lavenstein to the show. Then, they sit down with U.S. Beach National Team pair TKN, Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss (8:54 - 59:32). They share their experiences on the FIVB Beach Pro Tour and the AVP Tour, and talk about everything that wen…

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Mike (The Holdup) Garmany and Grant (My borther/exbf) Averill 2:17:54

11M ago2:17:54

2:17:54

**disclaimer - “Adult swim” episode... Ever wondered what I was like as a kid? Here is my brother to tell you first hand! We've got Mike (The Holdup) Garmany and Grant (My borther/exbf) Averill on the pod today to talk about volleyball, music, and a whole lot of life. 00:00 - Start 00:30 - Why my brother and I hated each other 12:00 - What was Tayl…

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Episode 73: A Healthy Obsession with Volleyball featuring Reid Priddy 1:22:53

11M ago1:22:53

1:22:53

In this episode, Clarence welcomes guest host and USA Volleyball's Communications Manager B.J. Hoeptner Evans to the show. Then, they sit down with four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist Reid Priddy (8:21 - 1:16:55). Reid shares stories from his Olympic experiences as well as chats about his time on the indoor and beach national teams, an…

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Micah Maʻa - Jack of all Trades, Master of None 2:11:27

12M ago2:11:27

2:11:27

Micah Maʻa (and another surprise guest) join me to discuss all the important stuff - Growing up, family, nutrition, philosophy, volleyball, relationships, and we of course have some friendly competition at the end of the episode. Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/By Taylor Averill

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Episode 72: Volleyball Takes a Dancer featuring Micha Hancock 1:02:08

12M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

In this episode, Clarence is flying solo for this episode as Stephen is out for a few weeks while on parental leave. Listen to our chat with Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter Micha Hancock (6:34 - 52:05). Micha gets into some of her memories from her USA Volleyball club days, chats about her time at the Tokyo Olympics, and…

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Dustin Watten - Dirty truths of playing pro volleyball, how to be a better athlete, & mediation 2:00:03

12M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

Dustin Watten is here to talk dirty truths of playing pro volleyball, the key to being a better athlete, all about his 10 day mediation journey, and NOEZBUCKETS! Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/By Taylor Averill

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Episode 71: Get on the Motorcycle and Ride: An All-Star Champs Episode featuring Steve Bishop 1:09:17

12M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up for Stephen's last full episode of the podcast for a few weeks while he's out on parental leave. Then, we're getting back on the region side of things. They welcome Florida Region Executive Director and President Steve Bishop (10:40 - 1:00:33) to the show. They chat about his background in volleyball, …

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The Ultimate Chess Match with Max Holt & Jake Hanes - Team USA, Relationships, and Trusting Your Gut 1:14:32

1y ago1:14:32

1:14:32

Join Max Holt, Jake Hanes and I as we engage in the ultimate Chess match! We also talk about volleyball... What's it like being 7 feet tall? How do you maintain relationships as a pro volleyball player? How to use Data? How honest should you be with the general public? How was playing in China? How was returning to team USA? Check this one out - I …

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Episode 70: U19 National Team Training LIVE(ish) from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center 1:14:59

1y ago1:14:59

1:14:59

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are together IN PERSON and catch up. Then, for this special LIVE(ish) episode from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, they welcome Girls U19 National Team head coach Jamie Morrison, Girls U19 National Team athlete Abby Vander Wal, Boys U19 National Team head coach Charlie Sulliva…

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Jaidin Russell - The Secret to Growth in Volleyball 1:59:37

1y ago1:59:37

1:59:37

Jaidin Russell joins the show to talk all about his experience finding volleyball and how he made a name for himself in the sport. He also dishes on some tips, tricks, and secrets to growth in the sport. We're back with a good one here guys. Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/…

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Riding Solo: My battle with depression 27:02

1y ago27:02

27:02

What's up volley friends. It's been a while... Been going through it a bit. So I forced myself to share what I've been going through. Sometimes, the greatest things come from the darkest places. It's hard to share some of the emotions I've been experiencing lately. Which for me, in the past, being afraid to share how I feel is a virtually impossibl…

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Episode 69: It All Comes Back to Rollerblading featuring Liane Sato 56:34

1y ago56:34

56:34

In this episode, we recap our time at the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s and the 2023 Boys Junior National Championship. Then we welcome 1992 Olympic bronze medalist and USA Volleyball Hall of Famer, Liane Sato (10:52 - 52:32). Liane is a former U.S. Women's National Team athlete who competed in both the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games.…

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Episode 68: Getting an Edge featuring Cody Kessel 1:05:03

1y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 11-13s in Minneapolis, including seeing Stephen's doppelgänger and how they'll both be heading to Chicago for the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s. Then they welcome on Olympic City, Colorado Springs native and U.S. Men's National Team outside…

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Episode 67: The Governor is Back featuring Jordan Larson 1:17:30

1y ago1:17:30

1:17:30

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the successful 2023 Open National Championship. But that's just the warmup for this big episode, as they welcome back three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larson (12:35 - 1:03:28). Jordan talks about being back in the USA gym, shares her Olympi…

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Dr. Adam Silberstein - Mental Health & Addiction 1:53:56

1y ago1:53:56

1:53:56

I am back! Don't worry, I will explain. I have licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Adam Silberstein on the pod today. We talk all about mental health, addiction, and how athletes can to begin to resolve feelings of depression. How to become a better listener The bullshit story we tell ourselves Why I cried in the weight room Impact of our childhood…

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Episode 66: The 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame featuring Scott Fortune 1:25:45

1y ago1:25:45

1:25:45

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode talking about what they've been up to including Stephen's Babymoon trip to the beach. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Award winner and Olympic gold medalist Scott Fortune (13:56 - 1:14:59). Scott shares all about his career and w…

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Episode 65: All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete featuring Ryan Millar 1:19:53

1y ago1:19:53

1:19:53

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode by talking about sports highlights, including the U.S. Women's Sitting Team and the Denver Nuggets. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Millar (13:37 - 1:10:25). Ryan talks about his career and what got him interested in …

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Episode 64: Dancing to Gold featuring Whitney Dosty 1:27:16

1+ y ago1:27:16

1:27:16

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another before they travel again. Then they welcome Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team outside hitter and opposite, Whitney Dosty (13:58 - 1:16:46). They chat about how Whitney was introduced to the game, her background in ballet and how that's helped her volleybal…

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Episode 63: Two-Year Show Anniversary featuring Trevor Crabb 1:10:01

1+ y ago1:10:01

1:10:01

In this episode, we're celebrating TWO YEARS of The USA Volleyball Show! Clarence and Stephen reminisce about everything over the last year and what has been accomplished. Then, U.S. Beach National Team athlete and three-time Manhattan Beach Open champion Trevor Crabb (16:37 - 57:19) joins us ahead of a couple FIVB Beach Pro Tour stops. Trevor talk…

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Episode 62: Prosthetic Leg Held for Ransom featuring Chris Seilkop 1:21:35

1+ y ago1:21:35

1:21:35

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event season is underway. Then, four-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team outside hitter Chris Seilkop (9:48 - 1:09:35) sits down with us ahead of the team's exhibition against Canada at the 2023 Lone Star Classic. Chris gives us his fitness regiment, talks about working with th…

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Cody Kessel - How to stay confident & grounded, Artificial intelligence, and the power of self talk 1:48:19

1+ y ago1:48:19

1:48:19

Another great conversation on Tallest Pod - this week with Cody Kessel! We talked about how he developed his confidence, how he stays grounded, and important messages for volleyball players, and humans across the world! 00:00 - Intro 14:05 - Cody’s youth 17:48 - Call of Duty 23:37 - Cody’s mental journey 33:00 - What inspired Cody to write a book 4…

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Episode 61: Pursuing Professional Volleyball featuring Morgan Hentz 55:48

1+ y ago55:48

55:48

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catchup with one another. Then, U.S. Women's National Team libero, Morgan Hentz sits down with us at the 2023 U.S. Women's National Team Open Program (8:07-35:50). Morgan talks about how she was introduced to the game, some of her experiences playing professionally both overseas and in the U.S. with Athletes Un…

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Lincoln Williams - Playing pro volleyball in Korea, Australia & tips for being a better server 1:51:48

1+ y ago1:51:48

1:51:48

Lincoln joins the show to talk all about playing pro volleyball in Korea, what it was like growing up in Australia, tips and tricks for improving your game and being a better server - and most importantly, how to fart on command!! Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/By Taylor Averill

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Episode 60: This Sport is for Everyone: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Volleyball featuring Brooke Rundle and Marie Zidek 1:16:10

1+ y ago1:16:10

1:16:10

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event and travel season has started for them. Then they wrap-up their interviews recorded live at the 2022 AVCA Convention to focus on the important topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion in volleyball. They sit down with former pro volleyball player, Equality Coaching Alliance member and Headstrong Mindset …

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Episode 59: Tales from Gateway Region Volleyball featuring Steve Mueth 48:01

1+ y ago48:01

48:01

In this episode, we're wrapping up region commissioner month with Clarence and Stephen sitting down with Gateway Region Volleyball Commissioner Steve Mueth (6:26 - 38:58) back at 2022 AVCA. They talk about Steve's background in volleyball and as a coach, what Steve does as Gateway Region Commissioner, what the Gateway Region is doing to grow the ga…

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