Tallest Podcast on Earth

We've got Haleigh Washington on TPOE, and the real question is, what didn't we talk about?

We discussed what men can learn from women's volleyball & what women can learn from watching the men's game, The #1 TIP FOR MIDDLES, and witchcraft!

Also, girls and astrological signs am I right?

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This week we sit down with my best friend and truly one of the most special humans to play the game of volleyball, Ben Patch. We discuss what led to his eventual exit from the game, how he got into fashion and ceramics, what he's up to now. We cry, we laugh, and we go DEEP into the mind of a truly balanced and wonderful human being. I learned things about Ben that I definitely had no idea about. You're gonna love this one...

This week we sit down with 3x Olympic Genius David Smith. In this episode we go over how David went from "walking on" to the USA National team, to becoming a 3x Olympian. We talk about the adversity he had to overcome come on and off the court. Honestly, his story is inspiring. His road to success is such a great reminder that you can succeed and still eat candy. 

This week we sit down with the future libero of USAV Mason. We talked about what its like to be the youngest kid at World Championships, the difference between college and international volleyball, what it's like to be a sober athlete amongst the jungle of wild college kids and how to remain yourself in the process. If you care at all about smooth slicked back hair and Italian leather skin, this episode is gonna drive you wild. Ball out.

This week we sit down with the USA lady legend of volleyball. We go over so many important topics for young aspiring volleyball players. From what it takes to get to the top, to how she found motivation to continue even after years of success and accolades. This conversation was super insightful.  

You asked questions. I answered them.

1:50 How to be faster swing blocking?
3:18 Have you ever wanted to walk away from volleyball?
6:12 How do you adjust your came to hit around taller middles?
7:30 How can you slide easier on the court?
8:22 Should you play through KNEE PAIN?
10:30 Tips off-season back after time off
12:00 What do you do before a game starts?
17:52 Does the NVA or VLA stand a chance?
19:00 To start or be the third middle? Contract choices
20:00 What is the future of the middle position?
21:30 Physical prep day for game 
22:50 What's the over under for baguettes?
23:30 Favorite polish food?
23:55 What is the most important middle skill?
24:50 What are the 3 things you want a coach to tell you?
27:10 How have you your experiences impacted mental health?
32:00 Favorite song to train to?
33:30 Do you follow college volley?
35:00 Players paid based on position....
36:23 I jump high, but I'm small...
37:38 If animals could talk, which one would be the rudest? 
38:50 You're on a desert album and you've got 3 albums...
39:45 What's the best advice you would give to your younger self?
43:10 What is the worst part of volleyball?
45:02 What was it like being tall as a kid?
46:12 What was the biggest shock to you when you went pro?
46:40 If a trex fell down...
47:25 How to handle a slump with volley....

Let me know if you guys want more of this... Appreciate the love! 

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I'll be honest. I didn't want to put this episode out. I still don't. I could have been more clear. I could have prepared a better message. I should have had a plan. But your boy is committed to failure. So one night, I forced myself to sit down, speak about my past,  just to see what comes out. Here's what came of it..

In this episode I discuss....
- How I survived being kicked off 2 different NCAA D1 college programs (The full story)
- My life growing up
- How I got started
- Dealing with my problem of being told what to do...
- How I completely turned my life around...
- What I learned from my mistakes 
- How I used my addictive personality for success
- The moral of the story and a deeper look into the person I am now

This was recorded on 12/17/21
Enjoi.

Maybe the most professional man in sports history.  Had a really good time getting to understand the man behind the name. We get real vulnerable, and discuss the TRUTH about the professional lifestyle. The good, the bad and the ugly. Getting to understand what's allowed Matt to become so successful, the sacrifice, the dedication, the perfectionism. He is truly the godfather of our sport (while he remains just a father in life outside of volleyball).  You guys are gonna love this one.  

We dive deep into...

- How he deals with stress and anxiety 
- "Don't shit in your circle"
- The importance of getting introspective 
- His pre and post practice routines that have allowed him to be healthy for 15 years
- Lifting to look good naked
- A volleyball lockout?!
- The value in balance 
- Cars that go vroom vroom 
- The unknown (What life might look like after his career is over...)

Rett Larson: Doppelgänger to a (much younger) Ryan Seacrest. Head of strength and conditioning for the German National Women's volleyball team and overall, an absolute breath of fresh air of a human being. 

We get into everything surrounding warm ups, difference between training for beach volleyball vs indoor, how to keep things fresh and maximize your training. Honestly if you don't learn something from this conversation, call me. You're up next.

Kelsey Robinson is a two time world champion heart melter and all around sweet human being. She's also a two time Olympic medalist, newly married, a photographer, clothing designer, travel blogger, daily vlogger, close friend and has been known to read from right to left. In this conversation we dive deep into how her upbringing shaped her as a person, her definition of true happiness, and her interview with a local squirrel.  We get real vulnerable. This episode will be better than any 5$ footlong could ever be. Enjoi.


Go checkout what she's got going on at...

IG: Krobin32
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