The Side Out Society Podcast

UCLA All-American and Orlando Valkyries outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette joins the Side Out Society Podcast to pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to dominate on the pin while rewriting the modern athlete playbook. Cheridyn breaks down how an accidental clinic visit turned into an elite collegiate career, what really went on behind the scenes when a freshman-year staff overhaul tested her commitment to Westwood, and how surviving the loudest arenas in the Big Ten reshaped her mental game. Plus, she reveals why she took on the brutal grind of UCLA Law alongside pro prep, how a major brand photoshoot sparked an off-court modeling career, and the former Bruin who helped convince her Orlando was the perfect pro landing spot.

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What does it really take to orchestrate one of the most dynamic offenses in college volleyball, and keep opposing defenses guessing on every single touch?

In this episode of the Side Out Society Podcast, Tiff and Lindsay sit down with Louisville floor general and captain Nayelis Cabello. Hailing from Florida with a rich family volleyball legacy, Nayelis opens up about her whirlwind transition to Kentucky, complete with freezing weather, missing winter coats, and learning the hard way how to properly pronounce "Louisville".

Nayelis takes us behind closed doors during the shocking, off-day team meeting where head coach Dani Busboom Kelly announced her departure, revealing the emotional fallout in the locker room and why trusting Dan Meske made staying in Louisville an easy decision. Plus, she dishes on the locker room's funniest nicknames, the surprising preseason twist that sent her roommate Peyton Peterson into the libero jersey, the absolute thrill of executing a ruthless setter dump, and a hilarious "Side Out Sprint" covering pregame orders, celebrity crushes, and more.

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Why choose between lighting up the floor from the right pin or breaking down rotations on live national television when you can just do both at the exact same time? In this episode of the Side Out Society Podcast, Tiff and Lindsay sit down with Big Ten champion, pro opposite, and rising Big Ten Network match analyst Allie Sczech to dive into her whirlwind transition from elite collegiate hitter to the broadcast booth.

Allie pulls back the curtain on the untold stories of her career, from the closed-fist serve that kept her from quitting the sport at age 12, to growing up on the same neighborhood block as fellow lefty opposite Logan Lednicky. She gets brutally honest about the reality of stepping into the Nebraska volleyball fishbowl, revealing the suffocating pressure of an undefeated set streak and the moment online noise got so intense that a teammate had to literally lock down her social media passwords.

Now calling games on air, Allie teases what it’s actually like trying to stay neutral when broadcasting matches for her former Husker teammates, including the internal panic of slipping into nicknames and accidentally botching their last names on live TV. Plus, she shares the three-rule mental checklist that keeps her grounded on the mic and the excitement of reuniting with best friend Taylor Landfair on the NorCal Rumble

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and across the country, we’ll see pink all over the volleyball courts, from neon ribbons and matching socks to fully decked-out arenas. But behind the sea of pink jerseys lies an extraordinary story of hope, science, and a sport banding together to change lives.

In this special episode of the Side Out Society Podcast, Lindsay opens up about her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor and how critical funding shaped her future and family. Then, Tiff and Lindsay sit down with Rick Dunetz, the founder and Chief Vision Officer of The Side-Out Foundation.

Rick reveals the improbable origins of Dig Pink: from taking over an underdog high school squad on the very day of his mother's Stage IV diagnosis, to getting fired from his day job so he could follow his passion full-time. He shares how an accidental slogan from a t-shirt designer turned into a nationwide movement, why traditional clinical trials are failing metastatic patients, and how volleyball players are directly financing a groundbreaking precision oncology database that is given away for free.

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Non-conference play has officially pushed college volleyball into pure chaos! Despite fighting lingering travel bugs, Tiff and Lindsay reunite to break down a wild week on the court—headlined by an electric in-state rivalry showdown where offensive depth, defensive grit, and an unexpected cheering section stole the show.

The co-hosts dive into the brewing debate between the nation's top two undefeated heavyweights: does an unforgiving gauntlet beat pure defensive efficiency on paper? Plus, Tiff and Lindsay tackle the outside discourse surrounding player pressure, break down who holds the edge heading into brutal conference openers, and share an exclusive fan call-out as maternity leave approaches!

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Fresh off island time, Tiff reunites with Lindsay to take you behind the scenes of the inaugural Paradise Invitational in the Bahamas! What really happens when top-ranked teams trade game tape for water parks and private team dinners? Tiff dishes on the intimate ballroom atmosphere, the strict curfews behind major sweeps, and how an unranked squad handled the ultimate travel turnaround.

Back on the mainland, the co-hosts break down a week of pure chaos across the country: nine top-ranked upsets, surprising rankings movements, and the unranked dark horses finally earning national respect. Plus, the debate heats up: are massive neutral-site spectacles growing the game, or is it time to leave the horse-and-pony shows behind?

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From surviving scorching arena temperatures to breaking down national contenders, nobody has a closer pulse on collegiate volleyball than Emily Ehman. The premier voice in the sport sits down with Tiff and Lindsay to unpack the highs, lows, and unforgettable fan moments from Chicago.

Which top-tier programs are secretly clicking despite early adversity? Who are the breakout freshmen putting the country on notice? And which coaches are the most fun to mic up when the game is on the line? Grab your headphones for an insider-heavy deep dive into the 2026 season!

Plus, Emily's favorite Chicago eats, rec bowling league controversies, dream travel spots and more!

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The 2026 college volleyball season is in full swing, and the opening slate did not hold back! Riding solo while Lindsay rests up, Tiff breaks down a wild week across the country, from early statement sweeps and brutal top-tier scheduling gauntlets to the rollercoaster rotations shaking up perennial powerhouses.

Plus, Tiff reacts to the latest AVCA rankings movement, looks ahead to history at Wrigley Field and Paradise in the Bahamas, and drops an exclusive regular-season challenge to see which fan base truly runs the volleyball world.

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This is an encore episode of our interview with SMU outside hitter Suli Davis from April 2026.

In this episode of Side Out Society, we sit down with one of the most exciting young stars in college volleyball: Suli Davis. Despite growing up in Hawaii, Suli didn’t actually pick up a volleyball until she moved to Dallas six years ago, where her mom (a former player herself) stepped in as her first coach to kickstart a meteoric rise. We dive into what it’s like growing up in a family of pure athletic royalty and how she transitioned from a record-breaking, All-American debut as the 2025 Big 12 Freshman of the Year at BYU to becoming the centerpiece of the SMU Mustangs.

Beyond the stats and the "sick" highlights, we get to know the girl behind the Google results. Suli shares her excitement for the upcoming spring games, her thoughts on the Paradise Invitational in the Bahamas, and how she unwinds off the court with her ukulele. This conversation is a deep dive into the hopes and dreams of a player who is just getting started, offering a rare look at her mindset as she balances high-stakes competition with her love for her hometown community. You won’t want to miss learning what the future holds for this hometown phenom.

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The wait is over! The road to the National Championship begins now! In this special season preview episode, Side Out Society dives into the four-day AVCA First Serve showcase featuring ten of the top programs in the country.

Can defending champions navigate massive roster turnover against battle-tested rivals? Which elite setter battle will steal the spotlight on national television? And could an early-season underdog pull off a shocking upset? Tiff and Lindsay debate team chemistry, the impact of high-profile transfers, and where the momentum swings on opening weekend.

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