Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan

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Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan episodes

August 10 VNL Lineup & NCAA Transfer Portal Listener Challenges
In this episode of Volley Talk, we are bridging the gap between VNL and the start of the NCAA season with some fun listener segments! These were really interesting to think about and some were much more straight forward than others! We are curious to hear your takes!
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
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YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
54 min
August 04 Turkiye & Poland are 2026 VNL Champions, Vargas and Fornal Named MVPs
In this episode of Volley Talk, we are playing catch up on both the men's and women's VNL Final 8 tournaments. Turkiye took home the gold on the women's side, defeating Brazil in 4 sets in the final. On the men's side, Poland and USA went the distance with Poland ultimately pulling out the win in 5 sets.
The American women, 1-seed going into playoffs, made an early exit with a quarterfinal loss to China, while the men's 1-seed, Japan, ended up in 4th place.
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
1 hr 29 min
July 20 Turkiye & Ukraine Earn Men's VNL Final 8 Berths for the First Time, Canada is Relegated
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss Week 3 of the Men's VNL. Japan finished the preliminary round 12-0, and both Turkiye & Ukraine made the Final 8 for the first time!
We try to create a men's VNL Dream Team and spend a lot of time dissecting Canada's path to relegation. Will they recover from this in time for the Olympics??
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
1 hr 12 min
July 13 2026 Women's VNL Final 8 is Set- Poland is Out, Netherlands and Canada are In
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss Week 3 of the Women's VNL. The Final 8 is set, and while we were close in predicting which teams would make it, our ranking predictions were nowhere close!
Canada qualifies for their first ever VNL Final 8, Poland is out, and Bulgaria is relegated. Lots of interesting happenings in the volleyball world this week too... Russia is back!
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
1 hr 28 min
June 29 Japan Looking Strong at 8-0 in Men's VNL, Brazil Drops from 1st to 9th
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss Week 2 of the Men's VNL. A couple of teams are looking better and better as the tournament goes on and a couple are on a serious decline. The men's competition is always so tight and several matches this week were incredibly exciting.
Heading into Week 3, we try to predict who will make the cut for the Final 8, and what the semifinals may look like.
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
1 hr 20 min
June 22 No Undefeated Teams Remain in Women's VNL, USA Sits in Top Spot
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss Week 2 of the Women's VNL. Things were all over the place with teams losing and winning unexpected matches. There was a lot of movement, but USA has taken over the number one ranking heading into Week 3! Dominican Republic and France will have to make a push to avoid relegation.
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
1 hr 5 min
June 15 Brazil & Japan Go 4-0 in Men's VNL Week 1, France is Struggling
In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at what happened during Week 1 of the 2026 Men's VNL competition. As we saw with the women's side, both Brazil and Japan are undefeated and are at the top of the ranks. Cuba and Argentina are still looking for their first win, and France had a rough week in Ottawa, going 1-3.
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
55 min
June 08 Brazil & Japan Undefeated After VNL Week 1, Canada & USA Are Up And Down
In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at what happened during Week 1 of the 2026 Women's VNL competition. There are only 2 undefeated teams, and Italy's 39-match win streak has come to an end.
With 4 new teams in both MLV and LOVB for the 2027 season, there has been an influx of new talent signing contracts to play in the US. Men's VNL Week 1 is coming this week!
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
1 hr 14 min
May 19 USA Women Announce 2026 VNL Wide Roster, Perugia Wins Back to Back Champions League Titles
In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at the USA women's wide roster for the 2026 VNL. Which players have us scratching our heads and who do we think was missed? Will this roster have what it takes to win a medal this season?
Men's Champions League wraps up with Perugia dominating the Final Four in Torino, and we address one of the most highly requested topics of the week: Pitt's Europe Trip!
We are taking some time off before VNL starts up, so we will see you back here the week of June 8!
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
1 hr 12 min
May 13 Hawai'i Wins 2026 Men's NCAA National Championship, Dallas Pulse Takes MLV Title
It was a big weekend for volleyball! MLV finished up their third season, and Dallas Pulse took the title in a win over the Omaha Supernovas. On the NCAA men's side, it was an all-Big West final with Hawai'i taking down UC Irvine in 4.
It might not have been the most exciting volleyball we have seen recently, but we love a final, and there is only one more league left to finish up before international season starts!
If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at [email protected]!
Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
1 hr 24 min