Full house this episode with Black Diaspora Roller Derby! Diamond (cofounder of Black Disapora), Quadzilla (coach), Lightning McLynn, Archangel Anarchy, Thumpher, Wheelameana, and Hella Naughty share their roller derby stories and what it means to be a part of this borderless team. Who travels the furthest? What's Quadzilla's secret to the fountain of youth? Who plays the kazoo? Answers to all these and more. Plus I've got BIG NEWS to share at the end! I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Follow Black Diaspora on socials!https://www.instagram.com/blackdiasporaderby/Black Diaspora on FBSupport Black Diaspora's fundraising efforts:The silent auction opened on May 25th and will go till June 8th at 3pm eastern time.https://givebutter.com/c/bdrdwchttps://givebutter.com/c/bdrdwc/auctionhttps://blackdiasporard.bigcartel.com/product/black-diaspora-world-cup-donationsPhoto by MGHThis podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans.Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle.Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle
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161 - Team Finland Roller Derby
This week, I got to talk to Team Finland and discover the secret to being one of the happiest countries in the world with Eerika aka Queerika of Helsinki Roller Derby and Ronja aka Rogue Fun of London Roller Derby. Why the grumpy fish? What does SISU really mean? Will we finally see one of the English speaking countries knocked out of the top spots? You'll have to listen to find out!I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Follow Team Finland on socials!https://www.instagram.com/teamfinlandrd/https://www.facebook.com/teamfinlandrollerderbySupport Team Finland with a grumpy fish scrimmage top from Skate Good Club! Team Finland's website: www.rollerderbyfinland.fiPhoto by Marko NiemeläThis podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans.Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle.Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle
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160 - Team Austria, Hosts of the Roller Derby World Cup!
This week's guests are Bellaciao from Vienna Roller Derby and Hell-o Kitty from the Fearless Bruisers of Innsbruck, Austria, hosts of the Roller Derby World Cup! What goes into putting on an event this massive? Let's get a behind-the-scenes look at this team and their mission of bringing the message of Skates over States to the world. I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Team Austria wants YOU to help all the other World Cup teams! Follow these IG profiles for ideas of how to help. https://www.instagram.com/rollerderbyteamaustria/https://www.instagram.com/fearlessbruisers/https://www.instagram.com/viennarollerderby/This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans.Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle.Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle
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159 - EARN IT on the Track: 6 Ways to Build Trust and Respect
In this episode, I share six ways to build trust and earn respect in your roller derby league. These are lessons I've picked up over the last 15 years as a skater, captain, and now as a coach. Earning trust is a long game that takes consistency, vulnerability, and accountability. Trust doesn't happen overnight -- it's something we earn every day, one jam at a time. Photo by Art Photography (Arthur Horino)This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans.Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle.Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle
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158 - Team Iceland Roller Derby
I spoke with Ice Sickle and Mango about Team Iceland this week! What is it like to have the only roller derby team on an island? How did they obtain and renovate their amazing practice space? And why will they literally troll other teams at the Roller Derby World Cup with their troll energy?I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Skessa Icelandic Troll Pre-Order T-shirts! (Deadline to order is May 4th)https://forms.gle/j5YxphtK77zJsyHM9Follow Team Iceland on Instagram: @teamicelandrollerderby@rollerderbyicelandFollow Team Iceland on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/teamicelandrollerderbyhttps://www.facebook.com/RollerDerbyIcelandThis podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at rollerderbyathletics.com/plans.Follow our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle.Follow us on Instagram: @Power4thWhistle
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