She’s one of the best voices in volleyball, and she’s on the mic with us this week! Emily Ehman joins Side Out Society to break down Nebraska’s first loss in 48 matches, whether UCLA exposed a crack in the Huskers’ armor, and why SMU is one of the most fun teams to watch heading into tournament season. We cover the ACC power struggle between Pitt, Stanford, and more, preview the upcoming SEC Tournament (which Emily will be covering), and talk about her rise as a broadcaster, the mentors who shaped her, and what’s next for the sport. We finish, of course, with her picks for National Player of the Year and who she thinks will win it all.

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With Lindsay out this week, Tiff takes the mic solo to break down the AVCA National Player of the Year semifinalists and share her pick for who should take home the honor. She dives into last week’s upsets (and why they didn’t shake much up), celebrates Coach Craig Skinner’s legendary desk-stand moment in Kentucky, and shouts out Malorie Boesiger’s second state title in Nebraska. Plus, updates on MLV’s new TV deal, LOVB’s First Serve schedule, and Team USA’s U17 squad dominating their debut tournament.

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This week was pure madness in women’s volleyball. Thirteen upsets — including seven on Halloween — shook up the rankings as Texas dropped twice (including a sweep by Kentucky). We break down all the biggest moves: North Carolina’s jump to No. 15, Iowa State crashing the Top 25, and Nebraska’s unstoppable sweep streak.

We close with our latest Position Club picks, our must-watch matches of the week, and a heartfelt message for Rutgers head coach Caitlin Schweihofer. Plus, baby news and Jordan Thompson’s continued dominance in AU Pro Volleyball.

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This week, things get spooky—and a little chaotic—on The Side Out Society Podcast. Tiff and Lindsay dive into the longest matches in NCAA history, share their volleyball “betrayal list,” and debate where they’d love to see a game played next after Nebraska teased Wrigley Field.

They also run through a wild week of upsets (what’s going on with TCU?!), Nebraska’s continued dominance, and Kansas’ rollercoaster run. Plus: Matt Ulmer singing, JJ Van Niel’s coaching magic, AU’s Impact Award nominees, and Major League Volleyball’s Dallas expansion.

All that and more, wrapped up with Halloween vibes and a few laughs along the way.

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It’s spooky season at The Side Out Society! 🎃

In this Halloween special, hosts Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood take on the 2018 comedy-horror cult flick Girls with Balls. And yes, it's about volleyball... sort of They break down its wild mix of blood, bumps, and bizarre humor, diving into the team dynamics, outrageous plot twists, and all the campy chaos you’d expect from a movie this unhinged.

From rivalries to survival (and plenty of ridiculous kills), Tiff and Lindsay serve up their takes on what works, what doesn’t, and why this weird little film might just be the most entertaining volleyball movie ever made.

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In this episode of the Side Out Society podcast, hosts Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood discuss the latest happenings in women's volleyball, including the NCAA Selection Committee's top 16 reveal, analysis of top teams and rankings, and the competitive landscape between the Big Ten and ACC. They also highlight upcoming games, player performances, and the exciting expansion of pro volleyball in Los Angeles. The conversation emphasizes the growth of women's sports and the vibrant volleyball community.

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This week we cover everything from Miami’s stunning win over Pitt to UCLA’s revenge tour — plus what Charlie Fuerbringer’s injury means for Wisconsin and how Minnesota is even fielding a lineup right now. We welcome new members to our Position Clubs, talk about Jordan Thompson’s AU Pro Volleyball takeover, and wonder why crowds in Omaha aren’t matching Nebraska’s volleyball energy. And yes… we settle once and for all whether it’s called the donut or the campfire... Well, sort of.

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This week, we’re diving into a massive week for women’s volleyball — both on the court and in the stands. Tiff shares her firsthand experience at the Nebraska–Penn State matchup and what it was like meeting Andi Jackson, plus both hosts recap the incredible energy at Nebraska–Rutgers in New Jersey.

We talk about the growth of the sport we witnessed firsthand, the eight Top 25 upsets that shook up the rankings, and what those results could mean heading into next week. Then we jump to the pros for the latest on AU Pro Volleyball (before Monday’s matches) and finish with a fun story about a surprise visitor at a match in Brazil’s volleyball league.

It was an exciting week in women’s college volleyball! We’re down to just two undefeated teams — Nebraska and Texas — but the weekend was full of upsets and statement wins. We dive into Penn State’s rollercoaster weekend against USC and UCLA, Illinois’ surprise win over Purdue, and Baylor’s five-set stunner over TCU.

Then we shift to the pro side: AU Pro Volleyball announced its Week One captains — Brittany Abercrombie, Bethania De La Cruz-Mejía, Madi Kingdon Rishel, and Morgan Hentz — and we share quick bios on each of them. Plus, Team USA announced its first-ever U17 National Team, an exciting step for the future of the program.

Whether you’re following the chaos in the Big Ten or tracking the growth of the pro game, we’ve got you covered.

This week’s episode has it all—major upsets that shook up the AVCA Coaches Poll, our newest additions to the Side Out Society position clubs, and big news from the pros with AU naming its coaching roster and LOVB landing a new TV deal. We wrap things up with Team USA: their title run at the NORCECA Final Six and what their bid for the 2027 World Championships could mean for the program.