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Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 13: Matt SorkinAnd we're back! Just in time for some quidditch listening before this weekend's QuidCon. Episode 13 features Matt Sorkin from Miami (OH). We talk with him about cows, the fact that he doesn't go to school in Florida, and the underrated dominance of his team.2021-03-041h 01Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 12: Thomas "Jaws" JaworskiThis week we talk to Penn State quidditch legend Tom "Jaws" Jaworski. Topics covered include opinions on new USQ rules, what it takes to make the leap from good team to great team, and why you better put Penn State out of range if you plan on beating them.2020-11-121h 04Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 11: Rachel EnglandHello everyone! In episode 11 we got to interview Rachel England, who we believe, is the BEST female engage beater in the country! We spoke about her journey into the sport, making a Final 4 run at Cup 11 and how it feels to play with a team USA teammate! If you listen the entire time you will even get where the BEST BBQ place in Kansas is! 2020-09-2455 minHoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 10: Emma and SerenaSorry for the long hiatus... but WE ARE BACK! This week we got to talk to Serena Monteiro and Emma Wolfe about the horrors of Rochester regionals, how they rebuilt a Tufts program AND broke the national's curse (sorry @Greg Bento). Here their takes on the mustaches that their teammates tried to grow (lol) and SO MUCH MORE! 2020-08-261h 07Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 9: Lindsey SimpsonHello everyone, as promised we are back with another AQD mod this week! We interviewed Lindsey Simpson and we spoke about her Emerson house league days, Boston Riot shinanigans, and her move to the West! Find out who her favorite player is, her opinions on a Salt Lake nationals AND about the "disrespect" that option 8 gets, and more! 2020-07-231h 13Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 8: Kellan CupidHello everyone, as promised we are back with our second episode of the week! This was another older episode from May and starting next week we will revert back to putting out an episode per week. The first episode of this week involves Kellan Cupid! We spoke about his early playing days, UMD vs NYU beef, the disrespect for NYU and MORE! Find out why he is one of our favorite college players in the country! 2020-07-181h 18Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 7: Harry GreenhouseHello everyone, we are back! This week we will be releasing the two episodes we had recorded in May and starting next week we will continue putting out an episode per week. The first episode of this week involves THE Harry Greenhouse! We spoke about his early playing days, his rise in the Boston scene, and his journey from playing, coaching, and now being a commissioner! He drops some knowledge about seeking and just was overall a great person to talk to! 2020-07-141h 24Hoopside ChatsClub Players in Quidditch Round-TableThis is the third episode of our roundtable discussions. Here tonight we have 5 club players that have accepted the invitation to talk about the Player of Color in Quidditch. The guests share their experiences and explain what they believe teams should be doing to create a welcoming team. This roundtable discussion is for education and to learn about experiences that these guests have faced in this community. The goal is to listen and to learn and to hopefully use this platform to create change in this community.2020-07-101h 09Hoopside ChatsCollege Players in Quidditch Round-TableThis is the second episode of our roundtable discussions. Here tonight we have 4 college players that have accepted the invitation to talk about the Player of Color in Quidditch. The guests share their experiences and explain what they believe teams should be doing to create a welcoming team. This roundtable discussion is for education and to learn about experiences that these guests have faced in this community. The goal is to listen and to learn and to hopefully use this platform to create change in this community.2020-07-1044 minHoopside ChatsBlack Athlete in Quidditch Round-tableIn the last two weeks, we saw a black man being murdered by the police. His name was George Floyd. This sparked protests throughout the world calling for change. The Quidditch community has not been immune to those calls. These last two weeks have seen the issue of race and specifically the African American community in Quidditch. Here tonight we have 5 guests that have accepted the invitation to talk about the Black athlete in Quidditch. This roundtable discussion is for education and to learn about experiences that these guests have faced in this community. The goal is to listen...2020-06-101h 18Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 6- Tad WaltersListen to this episode if you want to get to know a legend personality from the sport. Tad Walters talks about- ON A POD for the first time- A brawl that led to a trophy getting "taken". We also get into about the infamous slap bet and how does Cold Stone Creamery have anything to do with anything?? 2020-05-271h 09Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 5- John SheridanThis week we sat down with USDNT player John Sheridan! 2020-05-201h 11Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 4- Aryan and MissyThis week we sat down to talk to Aryan Ghoddossy and Missy Hanley about Villanova history and the method to the madness of Texas' dominance!
2020-05-131h 15Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 3- CJ and TomSorry for taking a week off! 2020-05-051h 08Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 2- Katrina BynumIf you would like to donate to USQ, please use this link: https://www.usquidditch.org/get-involved/donate?fbclid=IwAR06uivYPU9K1vvg6_juDtGr0LMQOgRWiRKZpadmXiS9KbGtH6vcoaDpshs
Host Introductions: 0:00
Guest Introductions/Interview Starts: 3:27
College-> Club-> College: 9:55
USQ Volunteer: 18:52
Favorite Memory: 26:06
Best Travel Story: 39:48
Jaws and his pink/black booty shorts: 47:32
Rapid Fire Questions: 49:09
Outro: 54:44
If you would ever like to get in contact with Hoopside Chats, please reach out to us on one of these avenues: ...2020-04-2057 min
Hoopside ChatsHoopside Chats Episode 1- IntroductionsHost Introductions: 0:00
Guest Introductions/Interview Starts: 4:55
Infamous Rutgers Nationals Story: 23:33
Reluctantly Unaffiliated Quidditch: 34:53
Fantasy: 41:04
MLQ: 48:00
World Cup: 54:11
Outro: 1:10:31
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Feel free to reach out with comments, suggestions or if you would like to come on as a guest! 2020-04-121h 13