Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast

How fired up should you be during a roller derby game? As athletes, it's easy to believe that more intensity will equal better performance...but only to a point.

In this episode, we're talking about emotional regulation and finding your ideal place on the "hype meter." Too low, and you may struggle with energy, engagement, and hustle. Too high, and the boost of adrenaline can lead to tunnel vision, reckless play, poor decision-making, and costly penalties.

Let's explore why every skater has a different optimal performance zone, how to recognize when you're over- or under-activated, and practical strategies for bringing yourself to the level where you play your best.
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The WFTDA North America Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan are over, but the story isn't.
This week, I recap an incredible weekend of roller derby, share some of my favorite moments from the tournament, and explore a theme that kept appearing throughout the event: celebrating your victories.
Not every victory comes with a medal or a trophy or champagne. Sometimes the most important wins are the lessons learned, the challenges overcome, and the teammates who have your back when things get hard.
I also share a personal story about my own team's recent road trip, what we learned from a tough loss, and why I believe some of our biggest victories are not on the scoreboard.
Plus, a look ahead at what's next for the podcast as we begin the road to Malmö!!
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Ann Arbor Roller Derby is heading to WFTDA North America Northeast Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan and are excited to have a home field advantage for the first time!
In this episode, we hear from A2 skaters “Arnie” (Terminate Her), “Syd” (Sydney Bean”, and “Slam” (Slamlet) as they share their “Whip It” inspired origin stories, their rivalry and friendship with neighboring league Detroit Roller Derby, and the highs and lows of being located in a college town and attracting skaters from the University of Michigan…who then graduate and move away.
This team has champagne fueled goals and RAT energy (better listen to find out what that stands for ;-) ). Let’s get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Michigan’s most resilient teams as they’ve taken on 50% charter turnover, the impact of their new coaching duo, coming back from injuries, and what makes this season’s squad special coming into playoffs. 
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The Windy City Rollers are back in the playoff conversation — and they’re coming in smarter, deeper, and more connected than ever than ever on their way to WFTDA North America Northeast Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan.

In this episode, we sit down with Windy City skaters Nasty Al, Shake N Bake, D. Ride, and Nicolas Rage to talk about the evolution of one of roller derby’s most cerebral and creatively dangerous teams. This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, leadership, friendship, and what it means to build a league for the long haul after a mass retirement of 75% of their All Stars in 2015.
With goals of medaling at playoffs for the first time since 2014 and pushing Arch Rival harder than ever before, Windy City is entering this season with momentum, depth, and belief.
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We're continuing the road to WFTDA North America Northeast Regional Playoffs in Lansing Michigan and are joined by four voices from Gotham Roller Derby: Yeti Or Not Here I Come (Captain) and Kill Valentine from the All Stars and Lone Scar "Tex" (Captain) and Real Quick from the B team, the Wall Street Traitors.
Gotham Roller Derby opens up about what it really takes to keep elite roller derby alive in New York City. From the massive roster turnover that reshaped Gotham after 2019 and losing their home practice space during the pandemic to the rise of aged-up junior skaters and rebuilding their competitive culture from the ground up. The league now rotates between multiple practice venues across boroughs, with skaters commuting two hours each way for a single session — all while effectively losing five months of on-skates training every winter and operating on a shoestring budget.

The team reflects on their recent breakthrough win over Montreal and how years of trust, resilience, and rebuilding have shaped this new era of Gotham roller derby. The league’s “hive mind” mentality has evolved, and this version of Gotham feels more cohesive than any team they’ve fielded in years. Watch out, the Gotham All Stars have their eyes set on Champs.
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