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We finally got an expert to answer your Volleyball 101 questions! Former Husker setter and VCNebraska Director Maggie Griffin takes us through the evolving club scene and recruiting process, when to run a 6-2, how early should a player settle into a position, how do you make sure your kid doesn't end up hating volleyball, and how John Cook once ruined her Thanksgiving. 

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Jaylen Reyes returns to the show for the first time since Season 1 to discuss the transition to new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly, NU's newcomers, plus a little about the recruiting process. Plus, a look at Team USA bouncing back in the Volleyball Nations League and a gold medal for the U19's at the Pan Am Cup.

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Omaha is at the center of the messy landscape of U.S. pro volleyball. We talk about it with journalist Rose Eveleth who wrote about this for Defector in early June. We also detail Nebraska's 2027 recruiting class, which filled up in a hurry this week. Plus, a quick look at Team USA trying to bounce back in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League.

You can find Rose's story "The Battle for Professional Volleyball Has Officially Begun" here.

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The college season is two months away! What else are we doing but looking at early Final Four contenders? We break down our favorites to reach Kansas City in December with key returners, big losses, and the ever-present transfer portal. Plus, a few dark horse picks to keep an eye on. 

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It's the 60th Episode Spectacular! We talk with Erik Sullivan, the new head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team on his first head coaching job at the international level, program identity, the challenges of international play and more. Plus, the Huskers go overseas to add Italian opposite Virginia Adriano, retired John Cook serves up tea, and an expanded Devaney Center will come with a higher price tag for ticket holders. 

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Lincoln and Jeff talk with Nebraska volleyball legend and anime enthusiast Sarah Pavan about her playing career and her own podcast, "VolleyTalk with Sarah Pavan." Plus, Penn State grabs a coveted transfer, some wrap-up thoughts on the Huskers post-spring, and a preview of the PVF Championship.

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With half of us live in Ord, Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska' four-set sweep of the Jackrabbits. Freshman Campbell Flynn impressive setting the whole match. Nebraska's middles dominate again. Lots of options at pin hitter and back row. Can it be August yet?

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The first-ever episode of Volleyball Late! Lincoln and Jeff break down the Huskers' first look under Dani Busboom Kelly. Mostly, we pick our jaws up off the floor after Andi Jackson and Ryan Hunter put them there. Nebraska unveils some new hitter routes and showcases a crop of talented freshmen to go along with veteran middles who put up big numbers.

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Man, that was weird to type. The guys talk with Nebraska's new coach on taking over her dream job. How long has she had her eye on John Cook's successor, and how it went down. What can we expect from Nebraska's style of play, assistant coaching roles, and why Nebraska will never play another spring match on Derby Day. Plus, LOVB Omaha reaches the league championship match, the Supernovas clinch a PVF playoff berth and John Cook's name goes on the arena he never wanted (until he did).

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Subscriber-Only Show! We talk with Matt Brown, publisher of Extra Points, on the changing economic landscape of college sports, the House settlement, the future of revenue sharing, and how it could affect volleyball.

Plus, Kirsten Bernthal Booth's shocking departure from Creighton, the LOVB postseason is here, and TV sees a big future in volleyball.

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