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In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Dany Schonauerr for one of the most honest, thoughtful conversations we’ve had on the show.

Dany opens up about his time with San Diego Dynasty, the pressure of playing alongside elite talent, and how fear, hesitation, and second-guessing quietly crept into his game. We break down what happens mentally when one mistake can cost you playing time; and how that mindset can slowly change the player you are.

We also talk about his move to Infamous Paintball, why the fit feels different, and how embracing his aggressive, blue-collar style might be the key to unlocking the next chapter of his career.

Beyond paintball, Dany shares powerful lessons on:
- Learning through failure
- Balancing a full-time career with pro paintball
- Taking risks when the reward outweighs the fear
- Why being a student of the game matters more than highlights

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In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Mike Bianca opens up in a way he hasn’t before.
Mike reflects on his time as head coach of San Diego Dynasty, the pressure that comes with leading one of the most iconic teams in paintball, and the lessons he learned after being let go.

 This isn’t about drama or finger-pointing. It’s about accountability, leadership, identity, and growth.
We talk about what it’s really like coaching at the highest level, how imposter syndrome shows up when you reach the top, and why sometimes doing your best still isn’t enough. Mike also shares how this experience reshaped his approach to leadership and how he’s applying those lessons as he steps into his next chapter with the Atlanta Jungle Cats.

This conversation goes far beyond paintball. It’s about pressure, self-reflection, and learning how to move forward when a chapter closes.

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For 25 years, Thomas Taylor lived and breathed professional paintball.
Wins. Losses. World Cups. Rivalries. Identity.

In this episode, we go deeper than paintball.
We talk about:
• Stepping away from JT and long-standing partnerships
• Building your entire identity around being an athlete
• Ego, pride, and the fear of letting go
• Playing with your son instead of playing for yourself
• Why the real value isn’t trophies — it’s time

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This is a solo episode about why I left JT—and more importantly, what that experience taught me.

This isn’t drama and it isn’t a rant. It’s an honest reflection on saying yes too fast, skipping important questions, and learning the difference between a good opportunity and the right one.

Last season, I was invited to be part of the JT Elite line. On the surface, it felt like a dream opportunity. But over time, I realized how critical alignment, clarity, and structure are when you’re building a personal brand in paintball.

In this episode, I talk about:
• why excitement can replace due diligence
• how not having a contract created unclear expectations
• the difference between prestige and alignment
• why structure is necessary to do your best work
• and when growth means walking away respectfully

If you’re a paintball player, creator, or entrepreneur navigating sponsorships and partnerships, this episode is for you.
Sometimes the biggest lessons come from opportunities that almost worked.

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This episode stopped me in my tracks.

Every time Ben Plouffe of FlyCan Media steps onto a paintball field, there’s a real risk it could cost him his life. And that’s not clickbait...it’s his reality.
Ben, known in the paintball world as FlyCanMedia, is one of the top videographers in the sport. He’s been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, has undergone bypass surgery, and now lives with an implanted pacemaker and defibrillator. To protect it, he wears a bulletproof-style vest while filming on the field. Don't miss this one. 

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In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Alex “Mouse” Goldman, fresh off a World Cup championship, for one of the most honest and in-depth conversations he’s ever had publicly.
We talk about what winning the World Cup actually felt like in the moment, the discipline it takes to stay at the top, and the mental battles that come with losing, doubt, and expectations. Alex opens up about routine, mindset, confidence, visualization, and what it means to truly believe you’re the best, without crossing the line into ego.

We also dive into legacy...what Alex wants to leave behind when his playing days are over, how he approaches professionalism in paintball, and the advice he’d give to the next generation chasing the pro dream.

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In this episode, World Cup champion Marcello Margott sits down with me for one of the realest conversations he’s ever had on a podcast. We dive deep into the stories behind the 2024 season: the adversity, the cut, the public backlash, the comeback, and the emotional World Cup run that ended in one of the most powerful moments of his career.

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Step behind the curtain of tournament paintball with Roderick Mitchell, the man who quietly holds the sport together. You’ve probably seen him walking vendor row, fixing problems before anyone notices, or managing chaos on the pro field… but today you get to hear the story you never knew.

We dive into what it’s like to work 30+ events per season, build and tear down entire venues in a matter of days, switch between five different “jobs” every hour, and manage the pressure that comes with being the person everyone depends on.

Rod gets vulnerable about burnout, anxiety, depression, and even past addiction, and how paintball became the place that saved him. He shares how he protects his energy, how he shows up for players and vendors even on empty, why he sees himself as “big energy,” and how he made the pro field in his own way.

This conversation is raw, honest, funny, and incredibly important for anyone who loves this sport, whether you’re a player, vendor, ref, media, or just part of the community.

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In this solo episode, I open up about something I rarely talk about, how hard this season really was for me. Between launching my book, losing my grandpa, shooting nonstop events, and producing weekly episodes, I hit a level of burnout I didn’t even recognize until it was almost too late.

Going into World Cup, I wasn’t excited. I wasn’t prepared. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to pick up the camera.

But everything changed the moment I stepped onto the field.

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