Marks and Stripes USAFL Podcast

2020 saw a multitude of American sports fans get stuck into Aussie Rules Football. We interview two of them: Jameson Mantzel and Alyssa Zajan. Plus, we wrap up the year in footy on both sides of the Pacific.

Faith, Family, and Footscray Football with Dani Marshall of the AFLW's Western Bulldogs. Plus, info on how you can become a USAFL member.

USAFL Executive Director Doren James discusses both the near and distant future of the USAFL, as well as stories from his playing days in Australia and Milwaukee. Plus updates from the US and Australia.

Ryan Minmier (USAFL Umpires) talks about the UA's Return to Footy plans, Valerie Barber-Axthelm discusses coaching in Australia and the BLM protests in Melbourne, we look ahead to the return of the AFL, and we remember the late Alex Aurrichio.

Katie Klatt (USAFL Freedom, San Francisco Iron Maidens) discusses her recovery from COVID-19 as well as her work on the front lines in Emergency Planning. Plus, Torey Sanchez (Hawai'i Eagles) talks about growing up in Oahu and playing footy in the shadows of Diamond Head.

Brent Mergen (Minnesota Freeze) is with us to discuss his time in the USAFL Player Exchange Program and with the USA Revolution, plus Kaitlyn Mascher-Mace (Denver Lady Bulldogs) talks bringing her foward line skills to the sumo ring.

Natalie Smith (Nashville Kangaroos) talks about the beginnings of women's football in the Music City, and Donnie Hess (Des Moines Roosters) discusses the recent successes of the Iowan side and who his favorite play-by-play guys are. Plus, a Razor Ray webinar excerpt and the AFL is back, baby!

200-gamer Martin Coventry (Portland Steelheads) on two decades of playing and coaching in the USAFL and how he found love at the International Cup. Plus, Elliot Szabo (Savannah Hurricane) discusses the beginnings of Aussie Rules in the Hostess City of the South.

This week, Jennifer Elliott (Centennial Tigers) talks starting a new club in a new sport (for her), and Stephanie McKitrick (Columbus Cats) discusses her decade-long career in the Buckeye State capital. Plus, an update on the 2020 season, and jumper talk.

From leadership on the field to leadership in the ER, with Philadelphia Lady Hawks captain Erica Sacci, and the rise of the Dock Show in Baltimore with Nick Sisca. Plus, trivia answer, and names on jumpers.