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Challengeurs, au-delà des podiumsOutsiders #3 : Le roundnet, avec Inès PaysanC'est un sport qui, depuis quelques années, fait de plus en plus parler de lui. Notamment parce qu'on voit souvent certains de ses adeptes y jouer sur la plage ou dans les parcs l'été. Mais le roundnet (plus connu sous le nom de "spikeball") n'est pas qu'un jeu estival populaire. Car, contre toute attente, en France comme un peu partout dans le monde, certains le pratiquent en compétition, y compris à haut niveau.Sport encore en développement sur plan technique, structurel mais aussi administratif, le roundnet est un exemple parfait pour compre...
2025-06-2545 min
That Roundnet PodcastS4E6 - Recapping the Footage from the Testing Week That Could Change Roundnet Forever *Video Episode*As the podcast draws to a close, Scott Emerson and Thomas Hamilton sit down to reflect on one of the most impactful weeks in roundnet’s recent history. Together, they revisit the testing week that brought top players together to experiment with new rules, equipment, and ideas—footage that could shape the very future of the sport.In this episode, they watch through the highlights of the week, sharing raw insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and key takeaways from each test. From the bigger ball to no-drop zones and boundary adjustments, they break down what worked, what surprised them, and...
2025-06-1151 minThat Roundnet PodcastTRP X Breaking The Game: Kieran’s Journey to the Top, Predictions for 2026From the Beach to the World Stage — with Kieran Rose 🇺🇸In this episode, top U.S. roundnet athlete Kieran Rose joins Scott to share his journey—from getting humbled on the beach in Northern California to rising up as one of the best players in the world.They dive into:Kieran’s story and what fueled his climb to the topPredictions for the 2026 roundnet seasonA community Q&A featuring your submitted questionsWhether you're a player, coach, or fan of the sport, this episode is packed with ins...
2025-05-141h 24That Roundnet PodcastS4E3 - The Roundnet Season is BACKDescription:Scott, Emerson, and Thomas launch the 2025 roundnet season with a bang! In this episode, the trio dives into the biggest recent events in the roundnet world—from the showdown in Orlando, USA to the action-packed matches in Lyon, France using Test Package A. They also take a step back to explore a juicy hypothetical: where would the sport be today if Premier Spike had never existed? 👀Plus, Scott shares insights from his trip to Asia, including the unforgettable moment he saw a sloth run... 🌏🐾
2025-04-0848 minThat Roundnet PodcastS4E2 - The Spikeball Tour Series is over. Where do North America go from here?Join Scott, Emerson, and guest Ben Dantowitz as they break down the end of the Spikeball Tour Series. What does this mean for Europe and North America? The guys discuss USAR's and Roundnet Canada's hopes of laying the groundwork for a bright future as well as the premature release of the PSTS (now rebranded to the PTS) while also touching on the ASL Pro league that could take place this year in North America.
2025-02-241h 03That Roundnet PodcastS4E1 - Breaking Down the 2025 Roundnet Rule ChangesIn this episode, Scott is joined by Emerson and Thomas to discuss the exciting new rules that will shape the sport of roundnet throughout 2025. Together, they explore the rationale behind these changes, how they aim to improve gameplay, and what players and fans can expect moving forward. From adjustments in serving to addressing the problem of hitting, this conversation dives deep into the details and their potential impact on the sport. Tune in to hear insights, lively debate, and how these updates could elevate roundnet to the next level
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.
2025-01-291h 06That Roundnet PodcastS3E11 - Bigger Ball + Boundary is Buzzin?... - ft Thomas & EmersonIn our final episode of the year, Scott, Thomas, and Emerson take you on a journey through our Testing Weekadventures in Jacksonville, Florida, Livonia, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. This week was packed with testing, discussions, and insights that could shape the future of roundnet.
🔍 What you’ll hear in this episode:
How different rules impact different variables
Behind-the-scenes stories from Testing Week across the U.S. and Canada.
Results and stats from testing a bigger ball, bounce rules, boundary sizes, and more.
Player perspectives and what’s next for the sport in 2025.
Advantages and disadvantages of the tested rul...
2024-12-111h 06That Roundnet PodcastS3E10 - The Beginning and the Future of Roundnet: Premier Spike x Jeff KnurekThis special collaboration between That Roundnet Podcast and the Premier Spike Podcast brings you an exclusive conversation with Taylor Sanford, CEO of Premier Spike, and Jeff Knurek, the inventor of the sport of roundnet. Hosted by Scott Beeks, this episode unveils a groundbreaking partnership that marks both the beginning of an exciting new chapter and the future of the game. Discover the story behind their collaboration, get a first look at innovative products designed to elevate gameplay, and hear their visionary plans to grow the sport for players and fans alike. Whether you’re a dedicated competitor or a casual...
2024-12-0549 minThat Roundnet PodcastS3E9 - STS Recap & HUGE Testing Week Announcement ft Thomas Hamilton🎙️ STS Championship Recap & Exciting News! 🏆
Recap the STS Championship where Thomas took home the win alongside Gabe Finocchi! Scott and Thomas also announce a huge testing week happening in Florida next month! Top players will gather to document key insights for the community and explore possible directions the IRF could take roundnet in 2025 to help the sport fulfill its potential. Don’t miss this exciting episode packed with championship highlights and a look at the future of the sport!
2024-10-2152 minThat Roundnet PodcastS3E8 - Bundesliga, Roundnet Camps, The Important Storyline of the STS Championship - ft Julius HansenIn this episode, Scott welcomes Julius Hansen—European & German Pro roundnet player, club leader of Roundnet Heidelberg, and a popular figure in the roundnet community.
They kick things off by diving into the Bundesliga’s format ahead of its launch this weekend, discussing whether this competitive model could be adopted by other European countries.
Scott and Julius then take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the largest roundnet camp they co-hosted in Germany this summer. They also share some exciting announcements for 2025...
As the episode wraps up, Scott reveals his 12-month plan for the sp...
2024-10-111h 21That Roundnet PodcastS3S7 - Change is Coming...ft Thomas & EmersonIn this episode Scott is joined again by the incredible duo of Emerson Dean and Thomas Hamilton to discuss the changes that are expected to come in 2025.
The boys start by addressing the problems of the current statistical makeup of the sport and why hitting is the main issue, not serving - before then discussing what statistical makeup would be more ideal for the sport to grow and fulfil it's potential.
The guys then end the podcast by talking about the realistic potential changes we may see in 2025 and encourage the community to be part...
2024-09-261h 11That Roundnet PodcastS3E6 - WORLDS REVIEW - ft Thomas HamiltonScott and Thomas review the second ever roundnet world championship with the purpose to relive some incredible moments, give a taste to those who were not able to attend, and discuss where the sport goes from here...
2024-09-111h 30That Roundnet PodcastS3E5 - WORLDS PREVIEW 2024...ft Fre EskensOn this special episode of the podcast, Scott is joined by current IRF board member Fre Eskens to preview next weeks World Championship in London, England!
The guys start by discussing the format changes to look out for at this years championship, such as the increase in womens squads, double rounds of pool play, and the focus more being on squad play
After setting the scene, Scott and Fre get into highlighting the storylines coming into this event such as the favourites and dark horses in each division before concluding with some answers to listeners...
2024-08-261h 15That Roundnet PodcastS3E3 - An Overdue Episode with Emerson DeanCanada's chances at worlds? The gap between North America and Europe? Your role within Roundnet?Transitioning to coaching?
Scott and Emerson discuss a bunch of different topics of this episode of that roundnet podcast!
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That Roundnet PodcastS3E1 - The Past, Present, and Future of Roundnet & Spikeball ft Chris Ruder (CEO of Spikeball inc)Follow us on Instagram @thatroundnetpodcast
2024-04-191h 28That Roundnet PodcastOff Season Episode - It's Coming Home?! British Roundnet Hosting the World Championship in 2024 - Ft Jack Collard@thatroundnetpodcast on instagram
2024-02-221h 01That Roundnet PodcastOff Season Episode - Ft DotBall360Dotball360, a mixture of pickleball and roundnet!
In this episode Scott talks to people behind the innovation of Dotball360!
2023-12-141h 24That Roundnet PodcastOff Season Episode Ft 'The Queen of Europe' - Amely JolyIn this Episode Scott welcomes the lovely Amely Joly to the podcast. Amely, currently living in Toulouse, France, is currently a womens pro roundnet player in Europe and also one of four board members on the European Roundnet Association.
Her impact on the sport and in-particularly her commitment and work ethic to her role on the board of EURA is nothing short of inspiring which is one of the many reasons why Scott wanted to bring her on the podcast to discuss where her motivation comes from to growing the sport on a voluntary basis and also...
2023-12-061h 21That Roundnet PodcastOff Season Episode with 'Experimental Roundnet'We all can agree that roundnet is not the most attractive sport to the non roundnet enthusiast despite have the potential to spark curiosity of any viewer during a rally...
In this episode Scott talks at length with Tucker Judkins who recently announced the project @experimental.roundnet with the aim of testing more rules and equipment changes to help improve the sport we love, you'll gonna love this one.
2023-11-281h 48That Roundnet PodcastS2E31 - End of Season 2 - ft That Roundnet Podcast Awards 2023 | Part 2In this episode the boys announce the winners of this years 'That Roundnet Podcast Awards', the winners were nominated and then voted on, by you, the roundnet community!
Mike and Scott conclude this episode by reflecting over season 2 and discuss the future plans for the podcast.
2023-10-2527 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E30 - That Roundnet Podcast Awards | Part 1In this episode the guys discuss the nominees for the following awards - Team of the year, performance of the year, breakout team of the year, player of the year, performance of the year, breakout player of the year + community awards
This week we will be polling the winners of these awards and announcing them next week on episode 31!
2023-10-1833 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E29 - Looking Forward to 2024In this episode Scott, Mike, and Thomas discuss the new worlds format for 2024 alongside the current situation of sponsorships and manufacturers in 2024, as well assessing the overall growth of roundnet in 2023.
2023-10-1142 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E27 - The STS CHAMPIONSHIP IS HERE…IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR - The STS Championship is back and better than ever.
In this episode Scott, Mike, & Tops discuss all the storylines going into this weekends event starting with the open Pro division.
Are Rogue the favourites going into the event? How will the Europeans fair against the North American competition? Who do the guys think will make up the podium?
Then onto the womens pro division - Will Twins come out on top for the third year in a row, or will another another team beat them to...
2023-09-2646 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E26 - The Creation of Spikeball ft Jeff KnurekBefore preparing for the Spikeball Championship, Scott, Mike, and Tops are incredibly excited to bring on the inventor of the sport - Jeff Knurek!
In this episode the boys discuss Jeff's story behind how he invented Spikeball, his relationship with Spikeball Inc, as well as his plans to release a new roundnet set and other roundnet equipment in the next 12 months!
2023-09-2048 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E25 - A HUGE WEEKEND FOR EUROPEAN ROUNDNET - ETS Championships ReviewThe boys are all together to discuss a huge weekend for European Roundnet!
They start by discussing Saturdays ETS Championship where we saw Tiramisu take gold in the Womens pro division as well the dominating German duo take gold in Open Pro.
The guys then move onto discussing the first ever European squad championship where we saw 15 countries compete at the 'mini worlds' event on Sunday!
2023-09-1346 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E24 - European Championships Preview!All eyes are on Europe this weekend! The European Roundnet Association (EURA) alongside Padova Roundnet host one of the biggest events of the year in the ETS Championships!
On Saturday we will see over 130 teams in action, including the closed divisions of open pro and the womens pro division! Sunday will host 'mini Worlds' where 15 nations will go head to head in a squad competition for the first time since Worlds 2022!
In this episode Scott and Tops discuss the details, storylines, and the favourites to win Saturday and Sundays events!
2023-09-0639 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E23 - Regular Season Comes to an End - The Championships Await...In this episode Scott & Tops conclude the 'regular' seasons and set the scene for the upcoming championships that are taking place both in Europe and in the U.S.
In this episode Scott and Tops also discuss the release of Scott's new coaching channel while reminiscing over the golden days of How To Roundnet
The boys then conclude by talking about the Spikeball Tour Series and its role alongside USA Roundnet and Canada Roundnet, Premier qualification and growth of roundnet
2023-08-3039 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E22 - That Roundnetwork Podcast - Ft Albert Tong & Ben DantowitzThe people behind one of roundnets biggest stories of 2023 join Scott and Mike on episode 22 of That Roundnet Podcast!
After covering and documenting a huge portion of the 2023 season it is now time our time to learn the story of The Roundnetwork and get to know more about Albert and Ben - the talented duo behind this incredible project.
Among many other topics, Scott and Mike learn about how the project began, how Albert and Ben finance their work, what current projects they are working on, as well their plans for the future!
2023-08-231h 02That Roundnet PodcastS2E20 - That Rogue Episode - ft Thomas Hamilton & Ryan MarinoOn episode 20 Scott, Tops, and Mike bring on the duo currently dominating the 2023 roundnet season to discuss their journey to the top
2023-08-0928 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E19 - From Scratch with Roundnet Germany ft - Philip Kassel & Marcel HalleOn Episode 19, an episode many people have been waiting for -Scott and Tops were joined by the very talented duo of Philip and Marcel, who current board members of Roundnet Germany to learn more about the evolution of Roundnet Germany.
Roudnet Germany currently have their own league system (Bundesliga) as well as over 50 clubs spread across the country with now thousands of people playing the sport of roundnet in Germany
In this episode the guys discuss the success and problems that they have faced along this journey, as well as their plans for the future to continue to grow the...
2023-08-0257 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E17 - A MAMMOTH Episode - Spikeball Launch a New Roundnet SetSpikeball Inc release a new roundnet set! In this Episode Scott, Mike & Tops break down the changes it has to the current Spikeball Pro net, Spikeball's purpose with the set, and if it is worth the price point of $300 USD
2023-07-1141 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E16 - AT Once Again the Kings of Europe, Huge Womens Division, the Most Competitive Mixed Tournament Ever? - Toulouse Major Review - Ft Clark MarshallIn this episode Scott and Thomas review this weeks tournament in Toulouse, France where the 3rd Major of the year took place!
They start by discussing the Premier Division where it was once again Canada vs USA in the final - much like at the first world championship almost one year ago, but there were plenty of upsets and incredible moments throughout the day...
Onto the womens division where a massive 35 teams entered and competeted making it one of the most competitive womens field to date, the anticipated final...
2023-07-0545 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E15 - The Clash of Europe and North America - Toulouse PreviewThe first ever European STS Major is taking place in Toulouse, France this Saturday!
Saturdays tournament consists of a Premier division of 20+ teams, including individuals from all around the world, as well as another 30 teams making up a HUGE womens advanced division!
This event is without doubt going to be one of most entertaining events of the year so far with so many story lines and the first time we get to witness the clash of Europeans finest with North Americans finest since Worlds in September last year!
2023-06-2940 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E14 - European and U.S Storylines - German Duo Dominating Europe, Twinz lose in 3, AT return, and just how good is Ryder Riva?...The boys return, with a slightly different lineup to usual...Scott and Mike begin the podcast by openly discussing the podcast struggles over the past couple of weeks and announcing the short term departure of Gavin Broekema.
The guys are joined this episode by European expert and previous guest on the podcast Thomas Pschaid also known as Tops! The boys start the episode with discussing Eisentrager/Siemer's dominance in Europe as well talking about the coed king of Europe! Mike, Scott, and Tops end the European talk discussing the womens field in Europe while Laura Kunzelmann is...
2023-06-2149 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E13 - Streaming In The Sport of Roundnet ft TOPS RoundnetOn this episode Thomas Pshaid (@tops_roundnet) and Gavin cover the topic of streaming in roundnet. With STS Challengers no longer being streamed by Spikeball, we discuss how anyone can set up a basic stream so that people at home can track these events. We then move into mid-level streams which might might use a computer rather than a phone and even how you can set up a scoreboard for your viewers. Later on we discuss the importance of streaming events live, not worrying about the viewership numbers as a new or experienced streamer, playing in events vs streaming...
2023-05-3055 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E12 - Training, Coaching, and Clinics in RoundnetThe boys are back
On this episode Scott discusses his recent adventures across Europe, while also discussing what goes into preparing a roundnet clinic, how he creates roundnet drills, and the general lack of coaching in roundnet since HTR slowed down.
2023-05-2335 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E11 - Upstream vs Downstream roundnet and Community GrowthIn this episode — while Scott was away hosting clinics in London — Mike and Gavin joined to discuss community. Here we label the two ways we believe people experience roundnet community, as upstream and as downstream. The upstream player is working their way to the top and sees community as an opportunity for them to play and enjoy more roundnet. On the other hand the downstream roundnet community member might be more concerned with providing to newer players, making roundet more enjoyable for everyone, and presenting opportunities to those who might not have given roundnet a chance otherwise. Later on we d...
2023-05-1036 min2023-05-0339 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E9 - Your Role in the Sport of Roundnet?This week the boys build on a fan favourite episode from season 1 discussing your role and relationship with roundnet. The guys start the episode by openly discussing Mike & Gavin's previous and present relationship with roundnet before discuss new exciting projects and initiatives within roundnet such as The Roundnetwork, Roundnet AI, as well as other projects started in 2023. It's then time for Mike's break where he continues on last weeks topic of team names by testing Gavin and Scott's roundnet history in a little roundnet trivia. The boys then end the show by discussing the individual roles that are so...
2023-04-2650 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E8 - Rogue & Twinz Win Two + Surprises in Paris! STS Richmond & ETS Paris RecapThe boys discuss the results the mens, womens, and coed divisions at both STS Richmond (major) and ETS Paris. The U.S had their first major of the year with Rouge Roundnet (Thomas Hamilton & Ryan Marino) winning the final in two against TRP Spotless (Ryan Gross & Joe Bondi), while Twinz win again in two! Alongside discussing the event, the guys discuss the progression of top level roundnet from the years gone by while also reaping ETS Paris where there were a handful of surprising results from the weekend!
2023-04-1952 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E7 - Is the Sport of Roundnet 'Broken'? + Richmond & ETS Paris Predictions - Ft Fredric HinkleOn episode 7 of the podcast, Mike, Scott, and Gavin take a step back to really look at the progression that roundnet has made over the last couple of years and assess in which direction it is heading, We often hear whispers around the net that the sport is 'broken', but what does that really mean and is the sport really broken at all? To discuss this topic, the guys are joined by top pro player and previous winner & runner up of the Spikeball Championship/National event - Fredric Hinkle!
After discussing this topic at length with Fred...
2023-04-1254 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E6 - First Event, First Surprise of the Season! Jax recap + is our sport becoming more inclusive or exclusive?The seasons first event is in the books! We had plenty of topics to discuss from the first Spikeball Tour Series event of the year in Jacksonville, Florida before moving onto Mike's Break and ending the show with taking a step back a looking at the bigger picture of exclusiveness/inclusiveness within our growing sport
2023-04-0455 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E5 - The Season is HERE - ft Clubs vs College CultureThe 2023 roundnet season is here! This week, Mike, Scott, and Gavin discuss the season, starting by recapping the ATX Spikedown event in Austin, Texas before previewing the first STS event of the season in Jacksonville Florida this weekend!
The boys then end the show with Mike's Midshow break and then discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the club vs college system that we see being one huge factor in growing and sustaining the sport of roundnet in both the U.S and Europe
2023-03-2950 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E4 - Individual Team vs Squad Tournaments in Roundnet - Ft ASLEpisode 4 of That Roundnet Podcast! This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin discuss the recent success of squad tournaments such as Worlds, American Spikers League Tournament in Las Vagas, and how we might see more squad-based tournaments in the future. Mike then delivers his Midshow Break by creating a draft of the best 4 sports that translate into roundnet. The show then ends with the boys being welcomed by Alex Hart and Kaleb Wagner to discuss ASL's goals and ambitions while also discussing the success of the Las Vagas event and their plans with ASL in the future!
2023-03-2256 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E3 - The Future of Roundnet - Will Roundnet Ever Reach its Potential?In this episode, Mike, Scott, and Gavin take a step back and discuss the bigger picture. Will roundnet ever reach its potential...? What are the potential equipment and rule changes needed in order for roundnet to grow and become the sport we all know it can become?
2023-03-1558 minThat Roundnet PodcastS2E2 - Season Schedules, Mallorca Review, and Premier Spike ft Taylor SanfordEpisode 2 of That Roundnet Podcast! This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin deep dive into this year's roundnet schedules in both North America and Europe. The guys then review 'Fresh 23' hosted in Mallorca featuring a lot of Europe's best talent as well as even a handful of top U.S players competing. Episode 2 then concluded with the guys discussing 'Premier Spike', the new roundnet manufacturer in the market. To learn more about the company and the people behind it, the boys bring on Taylor Sanford, co-founder of Premier Spike, to discuss how, why, and when this project first started...
2023-03-081h 14That Roundnet PodcastS2E1 - The Boys ARE Back - New Season, New Teams, New Projects...SEASON 2 is HERE! After a nice little break from podcasting, the boys are back and will be uploading every Wednesday to all podcast platforms!
To kick off this new and improved season of TRP, the guys start by discussing the off-season events and new roundnet projects in the community such as 'roundnetwork'! The guys then introduce a new segment called 'Mike's Midshow Break' where the guys draft their best 4v4 two net team, before evaluating all the new team announcements for 2023!
Mike, Scott & Gavin then end the show by...
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That Roundnet PodcastS1E42 - End of Season 1 Special ft - Thomas Hamilton, Ali Jenki, Vincent Mathieu, Andrew GasawayThe very last live episode of That Roundnet Podcast of 2022! We celebrate this year by bringing on four incredible guests: Thomas Hamilton, Ali Jenki, Vincent Mathieu, and Andrew Gasaway to talk about their favorite moments and memories from 2022.
Thank you all for being a part of season one! Over the next few weeks, the guys are going to take a little break, but there will still be a pod released each week containing the best moments from this 42-episode season!
2022-12-071h 14That Roundnet PodcastS1E41 - What IS Roundnet Commentary? - ft Jonah ZwillingerThis week, the boys are incredibly excited to bring on Jonah Zwillinger for episode 41 of that roundnet podcast! Jonah has helped take roundnet commentary to the next level and has commentated several major roundnet events this year, including the World Championship, The Championship/Nationals on ESPN, and several STS Majors in the U.S.
In this episode, the guys discuss how Jonah started his journey within the world of commentating and what lead him on his path to commentating roundnet. The guys then deep dive into 'What really is roundnet commentary'? Which styles work best for which...
2022-11-301h 13That Roundnet PodcastS1E40 - Off-Season Movement - Teams that could dominate in 2023, ft The Optimal Roundnet AthleteAnother off-season episode and there's plenty still to discuss! This week, Mike, Scott, and Gavin discuss potential teams we could see in 2023 while also discussing some teams we would like to see play together. Which two players could team up to try and upset Twinz? Will we see Ryder play any tournaments in 2023? Who will Gabe play next season with? Who would suit Fred and Rahul's playing styles if they are to split in 2023?
The guys then end the show talking about what does a perfect roundnet athlete look like? Who are the top players in the...
2022-11-231h 04That Roundnet PodcastS1E39 - Best Player? Breakout Team? Mashup Queen? Best Comeback of 2022? - That Roundnet Podcast Awards 2022This week the guys announce the winners of That Roundnet Podcast Awards of 2022! Mike, Scott, and Gavin chose the nominations, you guys voted for the winners! With each poll receiving between 700-1000+ votes, thank you to everyone who took part!
The guys then end the show by continuing the off-season segments with Mike seeking an investment from both Gavin and Scott for his ideas that could change the roundnet world on this week's Spike Tank segment!
2022-11-1658 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E38 - Spike Tank - Innovations that could change the Roundnet WorldThe season is over, but the off-season podcasts have just started! We have so many games and segments planned for this off-season and we start with the game we like to call 'Spike-Tank', where we take turns pitching our ideas that we think could completely change the world of roundnet as we know it! From Mega Tripods to a new Groove ball and maybe even a roundnet VR simulator...? Which idea to you like the best?
We have postponed the announcements of this year's fun "that roundnet podcast awards" due to Mike's little illness, so will be...
2022-11-0947 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E37 - That Roundnet Podcast Awards of the Year!Welcome to the first-ever That Roundnet Podcast Awards of the Year! This episode is very special and helps conclude the 2022 season and leaves Mike, Scott, and Gavin reminiscing about what an incredible year of roundnet it has been. The boys nominate 2-4 nominees for each of the year's awards and it's up to YOU (the community) to decide who wins each award! Make sure to check it out this Saturday on @thatroundnetpodcast on Instagram to join in the biggest Poll of the year!
Who is the best player in the World? Who is the breakout player of...
2022-11-021h 08That Roundnet PodcastS1E36 - World and U.S Champions! Twinz Still Unbeaten - Championship/Nationals Review, Ft Fredric HinkleBuddy and Clark Win it all. Twinz are STILL undefeated. Huge Coed/Mixed Success. More viewership problems to come in the future for those outside the U.S?
This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin discuss this weekend's events at the season finale in Texas. Everything from discussing another 1st round exit for Gabe at the championship, the first time G/R doesn't make the championship podium to Assistive Touche's impressive grind to more success and Twinz's continued dominance in the Women's division.
In this episode, the boys are also joined by Fredric Hinkle for a l...
2022-10-271h 13That Roundnet PodcastS1E35 - Will DC and Twinz Win Again? - Championship/Nationals PreviewHERE WE GO! This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin discuss 2022's grand finale, the Spikeball Championship. Will Double Clutch go back to back? Are current world champions Assistive Touch their biggest competition or will other teams such as Switch hit, Wonky, or Finocchi/Model surprise everyone? The boys give their podium predictions before moving on to Coed and then to what is the most competetive womens roundnet tournament in the U.S to date! With such a stacked field, will we see a team de-thrown current reigning champions Twinz? Will the European's who have travelled over for the tournament...
2022-10-201h 09That Roundnet PodcastS1E34 - Will There Be a Season 2? Big Changes Coming?!Will the guys continue the podcast in 2023? For one host sliding into the DMs of another - this week Mike, Scott, and Gavin reminisce back to how the podcast originally began.
Also on this episode, discuss the pod's plans during the off-season, guests they want to have on before the year is over, as well as some big changes to the podcast!
2022-10-1437 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E33 - Your Role In Roundnet?Now that the season is winding down, Mike, Scott, and Gavin talk very openly about their experiences this year with roundnet as well as their focuses moving forward. Why do you play roundnet? Are you trying to become the best in your friend group, the best in the World, or just the best you can be? Do you enjoy playing roundnet casually or competitively? What do you enjoy more, being on the court or off it? There are so many other things involved in being a part of a growing sport, which things do you enjoy doing the most...
2022-10-0756 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E32 - The Past, The Present, & The Future of Roundnet - ft Skyler BolesOn the back of roundnet first-ever World Championship Mike, Scott, and Gavin discussed how far the sport has come in recent years and the direction we hope to see it move in, in the coming years. To discuss this topic the guys invited a true OG of the sport, a current spikeball employee, and most recently even a coach for Team USA in Belgium - Mr. Skyler Boles!
If you like hearing some crazy rules during the early stages of the sport to discussing the new proposed 'elite' set that spikeball are currently working on, you will...
2022-09-301h 25That Roundnet PodcastS1E31 - Worlds Review - ft Upsets, Surprises and World ChampionsMike, Scott, and Gavin review the First-Ever World Championship! The boys take apart every detail, from the day 1 mixed tournament to the closing ceremony on day 4. Amongst these details, the guys talk about the stand-out performers, both individuals, and certain nations. The guys discuss some of the highlights from the tournament, such as Taiwan winning a set against the US, Wonky Sauce from Canada doing Wonky things, and a mystical and electric women's final between Germany and the US women. As well as the highlights, the boys also discuss the tournament format, the 'interesting' balls, and the atmosphere during...
2022-09-191h 50That Roundnet PodcastS1E30 - Worlds - Day 3 Recap (mini episode)Mike and Scott discussing the individual finals and the first day of the squad competition!
2022-09-1412 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E30 - Worlds - Day 2 Recap (mini episode)Mike and Scott recapping day 2 events as Worlds. The topic on the agenda is the individual tournament!
2022-09-1420 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E30 Worlds - Day 1 Recap (mini episode)Mike and Scott went straight from the Mixed Finals to a bungalow to record this! Hear there takes, reactions, and recap of the great day here in Belgium!
2022-09-1021 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E29 - WORLDS IS HERE! Ft - Predicting Winners, Darkhorses, and Surprise Packages!WORLDS, WORLDS, WORLDS! One of the biggest podcast episodes so far! In this episode, Mike, Scott, and Gavin predict the final standings of every nation from top to bottom, where did you think they placed your nation?
The boys start by discussing the men's division, who will give team USA the most competition? Which teams will cause an upset and surprise everyone at this year's first-ever-roundnet world championship? After discussing the Men's division, the guys also discuss the women's division, will Germany surprise everyone and take home the win? Which other nations are in the running and...
2022-09-0350 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E28 - From Humble Beginnings to Team USA, How Will the US Women do at Worlds? - ft Alli RogersEpisode 28! This week, Mike and Gavin are joined by one of the top female players in the World, Alli Rogers, who is also representing the USA at Worlds in Belgium in just a couple of weeks. In this episode, Mike, Gavin, and Alli discuss Alli's journey from getting humbled by 10-year-old boys at her first roundnet encounter in 2013 to soon representing her country almost 10 years later!
They also chat about how Alli and Becca Graham established themselves in the Womens roundnet scene and their journey to date, which countries they are keeping a close...
2022-08-2631 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E27 - Representing Team USA at Worlds, Evolution of Serving & How to Become a Better Server - Ft Thomas HamiltonEpisode 27! This week Scott & Gavin are joined by one of the best servers in the sport right now - known for his quick movements, incredible fakes, and great results that he and his partner Dawson Morgan have managed this year as part of the team SwitchHit - Mr. Thomas Hamilton!
On this episode, the guys discuss the pairing of Thomas and Will Picone for USA, which will, without doubt, be a scary duo to face given that they are both able to go on incredible ace runs at some of the most competitive tournaments in the US.
2022-08-1940 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E26 - European Championship, EURA events, Rivalries in Europe & European Women's ft - Benny BachlerIn Episode 26 of ‘That Roundnet Podcast’ we welcome back our resident host Benny Bachler for an unprecedented third appearance.
The boys come together to discuss topics such as the recent European Championship tournaments in which Benny’s team placed first in the mens division. Among other items, Benny’s perspective on the state of European roundnet, the anticipation of the World Championship in September, and the European Women's emerging talent.
2022-08-1334 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E25 - Mid Season Review ft - Roundnet Commentary, Sponsorship & Evolution of PlayersThis week Mike, Scott & Gavin decide to break down the season's events so far, discussing the evolution of players' abilities and specific skills such as serve receive & defence, while also talking about a handful of other topics in this jam-packed podcast episode.
Alongside this season's events, the boys also discuss roundnet commentary and what makes good commentary, sponsorship within roundnet - (how far away are we from it becoming more common?), as well as Mike's, Scott's, and Gavin's seasons as individuals so far as the guys hit the big milestone of 25 podcast episodes!
2022-08-0553 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E24 - Worlds Overview ft Fre EskensThis week the boys discuss the first-ever World Roundnet Championship hosting over 35 countries in Belgium this September! To help the boys deep dive into all the questions surrounding the event we have a current IRF board member and project manager of Roundnet Belgium, Mr Fre Eskens!
Alongside giving an overview of the tournament and its layout, the guys also discuss their top 5 predictions for the men's and women's squads on the Saturday and Sunday of the Tournament!
2022-07-2955 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E23 - The Glory Days - ft Tyler CisekThis week, Mike and Scott welcome Tyler Cisek onto the podcast! The guys talked about how Tyler first got into the sport, Cisek/Showalters years of dominace including their first ever tournament together, why they decided to stop playing competitively, and what Tyler thinks of the current roundnet scene!
2022-07-2245 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E22 - That Live Podcast - The Future of the Pod, Worlds & Social MediaThis week Mike & Scott recorded the first ever podcast live together in the same room in Boston!
In this more laid-back podcast, the guys talk about a handful of topics such as the Future of the Podcast, Worlds, Social Media, Scott's time in Europe, and Mike's job search after leaving Spikeball Inc
2022-07-1533 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E21 - That Wonky Podcast - Grinding Skills, Breakout Tournament, Canadian Community - Ft Wonky SauceEpisode 21! This week the guys our first duo on the podcast as Canadian team Wonky Sauce joined us. In this episode, we discussed Wonky’s origin story (their athletic backgrounds and how they got into roundnet), the process of grinding out and mastering skills, as well as the teams upcoming tournaments and hopes for the future!
2022-07-0844 min
That Roundnet PodcastS1E20 - Europe & The US, The Art of Defence, & Social Media - ft Buddy HammonEpisode 20! This week the guys were joined by Buddy Hammon for his second appearance on the podcast! In this episode, the guys talk about the comparisons between the US and Europe, The Details of Defence, and the weird World of Social Media!
2022-07-011h 07That Roundnet PodcastS1E19 The Bigger Picture - Post-Produced RoundnetPost Produced Roundnet - Potentially one of the biggest things missing in the sport of roundnet.
Do we expect people in roundnet to go from watching a reel on social media to watching a full 40-60 minute match? Could the next big thing in roundnet be post-produced tournament recaps so the sport can retain some of the millions that are exposed to the sport through a reel or tiktok on social media?
These post produced recaps would help build storylines, build personal and team connections, and help funnel more people into the sport, very similar t...
2022-06-2427 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E18 - HTR, Roundnet Coaching & Foundation to Succeed - ft Preston BiesThis week Mike, Scott, and Gavin welcome Preston Bies onto the podcast!
Have you ever wondered why How To Roundnet was created? Where do you think the sport of roundnet would be without it?
In this podcast, the guys also discuss the importance of clinics, coaching, and the mindset needed for dramatic improvement
2022-06-171h 10
Lefty on Two PodcastsThe Untitled Lefty on Two Podcast - June 13, 2022 - Philly and RaleighIn replacement of a written preview this week, the Lo2 team recorded a podcast! We discuss the Philly Challenger, reflect a bit on the STS season thus far, and preview the Raleigh Challenger!
2022-06-171h 00That Roundnet PodcastS1E17 - Dealing with Defeat, Atlanta Recap, Video Referee Reviews in Roundnet?Sometimes we all have tournaments where we don't perform to the level we wanted, or get the result we were after, how do you react to one of these experiences?
Along with the topic of dealing with defeat, Mike, Scott, and Gavin also talked about the most recent STS challenger in Atlanta, GA, where there were plenty of things to talk about such as Bazinga's breakout tournament and Kickstart reclaiming the top spot in the women division!
The guys end the podcast talking about the topic of video referee reviews in roundnet, what are the p...
2022-06-1039 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E16 - Riga Recap, Scott's GB Selection, Utilizing Talent & Atlanta PreviewWhat happened at Europe's second tourstop of the year in Riga, Latvia. Is it no surprise to see that the teams on top are living very close to one another, and where are all these talented Women in Europe coming from!?
The guys also talk about Scott's selection day experience with Great Britain as well as how we as a community can best utilize everyone's skill set to help push the sport forward
Mike, Scott, and Gavin then end the show with a short preview for the upcoming STS challenger in Atlanta, GA! Who do...
2022-06-0344 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E15 - Winning Mentality - ft Fredric Hinkle (part 2)What do you think about during a tournament? How do you get the best out of your partner? How does your partner get the best out of you...?
This week on the podcast Scott and Gavin are joined by recent Major winner Fredric Hinkle to discuss Double Clutches mentality during big events, their season so far, and Fred's thoughts after winning the first major of the year in San Francisco this past weekend!
2022-05-2644 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E14 - European Competition, US Qualifier for Worlds, Seattle Challenger, and Predictions for the first US Major!What a weekend of roundnet! Including Europe's most competitive tournament to date in the Czech Republic, the first of two US qualifier events to earn a spot on Team USA for Worlds, the return of Wonky Sauce in Seattle, and our predictions for the first major in the US this year!
Which teams and nations performed well in the Prague cashout? How good is the European women's roundnet scene after the incredible turnout of quality and quantity in Prague!? Which teams have already booked their place to try and earn their spot on a very competitive Team...
2022-05-2059 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E13 - That Roundnet BugEpisode 13, just three guys discussing, laughing, and chatting about their love for roundnet.
This week, Mike, Scott, and Gavin talked about 'that roundnet bug', what does this really mean? When did you first fall in love with the sport? What is it that still keeps YOU involved in the sport?
In this more laid-back episode, the boys share some funny stories such as Mike's obsession with backyard games, Scott's first international tournament, and Gavin's first time receiving a cut serve...(not too bad right? But, we may have forgotten to mention that the server that d...
2022-05-131h 03That Roundnet PodcastS1E12 - European Lift Off - ft Benny BachlerEuropean lift-off in Cluj, Romania! In this week's episode, we find out all the details from Europe's first official major in over two years!
Who and which countries came out on top? Do different countries have different playing styles? How does the standard, AND the community compare to the US roundnet scene?
We got the joy of answering all these questions with current team spikeball member, Benny Bachler! This is Benny's second appearance on the podcast and we are happy to say we got to learn much more about him this time, including finding out th...
2022-05-0659 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E11 - Mindset, Expectations, Q & A - ft Fredric Hinkle (Part 1)Episode 11 already! This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by current US Champion Fredric Hinkle! Fredric makes up one-half of the pro roundnet team Double Clutch. He and his partner Rahul Murthy, managed to win Spikeballs most recent challenger in their home state of Texas, defeating Assistive Touch in the final after a poor showing in Richmond, Virginia a couple of weeks prior.
In this episode, the guys talk about Fredric's thoughts and expectations for the season, the mentality of a top pro roundnet team and individual, while also ending the episode with a fun Q & A...
2022-04-2939 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E10 - Womens Roundnet, Travel & Finances - ft Olivia JenkiThis week, Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by the current number one female player in the world, Olivia Jenki. During this episode, they all discuss Olivia's journey to the top, where the women's roundnet scene is currently, as well as such topics as travel and finances!
What did Olivia's path look like to reach the top in women's roundnet? What can we all do to help women's roundnet grow, not only in the US but around the world too? How do so many people have the money to travel to so many tournaments? All these questions...
2022-04-221h 01That Roundnet PodcastS1E9 – The Year of the Underdogs? – ft Andrew Gasaway (Season Special)What a start to the season! Surprises in both the open and women divisions as well as players from outside the US making an impact! This week, Scott, Mike & Gavin are joined by an incredible figure in the roundnet community and current events logistics manager for Spikball inc, Mr Andrew Gasaway!
Will we continue to see surprises this season, both in the open and women's divisions? How much has the sport benefited from the new carry rule? Will we continue to see entertaining finals, or was Richmond an anomaly? What can we expect for the rest of...
2022-04-1557 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E8 - Underrated Skills in Roundnet - ft Clark Marshall (part 2)Part two of a two-episode topic - underrated skills in roundnet ft Clark Marshall
In this episode, Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by current pro player and Mr consistent himself, Clark Marshall. In this episode, the guys talk about some very underappreciated skills in roundnet such as serve receive, footwork, team chemistry, and communication.
How hard is it to practice serve-receive? Is it better to be tall or short for serve receive? How important is team chemistry and communication in roundnet? These questions as well as many more were discussed on this week's podcast!...
2022-04-081h 09That Roundnet PodcastS1E7 - Tis the Season! - ft Q & AIn this weeks' episode, Mike, Scott, & Gavin talk about their plans for the upcoming season while also giving an overview of some of the year's biggest events (Worlds, Nationals, EURA events, College Nationals, etc) Is this Europe's breakout year?
The guys also talk about their content plans with their individual roundnet accounts, as well as leftyontwo and revised roundnet. Will there be more tournament previews this year as well as in-depth coaching guides?
To complement these very laid-back and fun discussions, the guys answered your questions as sent to them on Instagram! Which countries might s...
2022-03-311h 14That Roundnet PodcastS1E6 - Underrated Skills in Roundnet - ft Clark Marshall (part 1)What are some of roundnets most underrated, undervalued, and underappreciated skills?
In this episode, Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by current pro player and one taller half of assistive touch, and a friendly giant of the roundnet scene, Mr. Clark Marshall.
For the majority of this two-part podcast, the guys discuss such skills as setting and defense. What is the perfect set? Is the reason setting is not valued enough is because it's not sexy enough...?
The guys also talk in-depth about Clark's defensive success during the 2021 season. Is there a lack o...
2022-03-2555 minThat Roundnet PodcastS1E5 - The Journey to the Top - ft Ryder RivaWhat does it take to reach the top? This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by the current best player in the world, Mr Ryder Riva!
The guys discuss Ryder's journey to the top and what are the factors behind his most recent success?
How much of an impact did Preston Bies have on Ryder's development? How many hours does it take to become a roundnet pro athlete? Are there ways to improve as a roundnet player by not playing roundnet...? The guys also discuss which sports give the biggest advantage to someone who i...
2022-03-181h 06That Roundnet PodcastS1E4 - The European Roundnet Scene - ft Benny BachlerMike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by current European champion Benny Bachler to discuss the most recent tournament in Europe hosted by roundnet Spain where players from all over Europe came together to showcase their talent against some of the best on the continent as well as against some of the best worldwide with last weeks guest on the pod Mr. Buddy Hammon in attendance.
The guys also discuss the true value of defense. Should more people value getting better at defense than serving, why do many people neglect getting better at defense? Should more people elect...
2022-03-111h 14That Roundnet PodcastS1E3 - The Money Flow in Roundnet - ft Buddy HammonWhat can we do to help grow the sport we all love?
This week, Mike, Scott & Gavin were joined by roundnet legend Buddy Hammon! This week they discuss current revenue streams within the sport of roundnet, such as Buddy's successful program, roundnet clinics, as well as some more potential revenue routes.
The guys also discuss the current branding and sponsorship situation within roundnet and what we can do as players to help attract more eyes towards this amazing sport. Are names/surnames as team names a must for the sport to grow? Should more players have personal roundnet accounts?
They al...
2022-03-041h 15That Roundnet PodcastS1E2 - The 'Optimal' state of Roundnet - ft Roundnet Rule TriviaClose your eyes and imagine the sport at the Olympics - what do you see?
This week Mike, Scott & Gavin discuss which potential rule and equipment changes could help grow the sport and make it more viewer-friendly so that it could one day make it to the Olympics.
Serving and offense are the problems, how do we find that balance where defensive touches occur more often than aces, but where aces are still part of the game? Is one solution hosting tournaments dedicated to testing rule/equipment changes to collect data? Is the key that we all need to stay...
2022-02-241h 04That Roundnet PodcastS1E1 - Mashups, Europe and Womens Roundnet - ft Roundnet Tinder!?Welcome to a brand new roundnet podcast! This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin discuss potential mashups (team combinations), the difference between the European roundnet scene and the US, as well as Women's roundnet, will the U.S be challenged at Worlds?
The guys end the show with a fun segment called 'roundnet tinder' where you get to learn their preferences on the roundnet field as well maybe start to think about who would be your perfect match...?
Without further ado, introducing - That Roundnet Podcast!
2022-02-1855 min
Lefty on Two PodcastsDylan Fogarty / Roundnet and Life / Ep. 4Dylan Fogarty is long-time OG and extremely accomplished roundnet player. He and I discuss many parts of his roundnet journey, from his start in 2008, to his years of grinding with Origin, to his 2017 break year. Near the end it becomes more of a deep podcast than the others have been. Hope you like it.Follow Dylan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylan_fogarty1/Find everything Lefty On Two on our website: LeftyOnTwo.com.
2021-04-261h 21
The Rally PodcastAround the Net 2.0 w/ Ryan Fitzgerald! // The Rally Podcast 2021 Season, Ep. 4We decided to bring back a fun format that is based off of the Sports Center show "Around the Horn"! In this episode, we bring in Ryan Fitzgerald from Anchored Li Roundnet to be our 4th panelist along with Andrew Gasaway as our guest host of the show!
Tune in for spicy takes, thought provoking yes or no prompts, and a final trivia showdown that is sure to spark some roundnet nostalgia!
Prefer video podcasts? Check us out on YouTube! Search "The Rally Podcast" or "Spikeball Roundnet Association"
2021-03-0550 minThe Rally PodcastThe One Where: We Talk About Rules // The Rally Podcast 2021 Season, Ep. 3In this episode of The Rally, the guys get together to discuss the 2021 SRA rule changes and how they will potentially impact the sport of Roundnet going forward!
Prefer a video version of the podcast? Check us out on YouTube @SpikeballRoundnetAssociation
We are curious to hear your thoughts about the new rules and your experience playing with them, shoot us a DM on Instagram (@spikeballroundnet)
2021-02-2030 minThe Rally PodcastThe Future of Roundnet Broadcasting // The Rally Podcast 2021 Season, Ep. 2In this episode of The Rally Podcast, Mike, Shaun, and Logan share their reactions on The Lost Season Ep. 2 that aired on ESPN! Other topics include, the future of Spikeball Inc. broadcasts both on ESPN and other social media sites, and the crew answers the question: "If you had unlimited funding, what would the perfect roundnet broadcast look like?"
Check us out on YouTube! @SpikeballRoundnetAssociation
2021-01-2923 min
The Rally PodcastSeason 2020, Ep. 7 - The Philosophy of Change in Roundnet + Guy FieriIn this episode of The Rally; Mike, Shaun, and Logan discuss the reasoning/goals of both rule changes for roundnet and SRA season format changes. Stay until the end to hear the answers to the Instagram community Q&A!
Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! While you're there, don't forget to follow, like, and review the podcast!
For more roundnet content, including the video version of these episodes; check us out on YouTube!
SRA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXDkARt2D3jLb7F_WjzQExg
Hosts: Mike White, Shaun Boyer, and Logan Cornelius
Producer: Andrew Gasaway
2020-12-1629 minThe Rally PodcastThe Rally Podcast - 2020 Season Ep. 6 - The Lost Season, 3-Man Teams, and Giving ThanksIn this episode of The Rally; Mike, Shaun, and Logan recap "The Lost Season - Ep. 1" on ESPN, the potential for 3-man teams in roundnet, and they give thanks for things/people in the roundnet community!
Have a topic that you would like us to talk about on the next episode? Leave a comment below!
Hosts: Mike White, Shaun Boyer, Logan Cornelius
Producer: Andrew Gasaway
This episode and all other episodes of The Rally Podcast are available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube! Check us out and leave a review!
2020-11-2533 min
The Rally PodcastThe Rally Podcast - 2020 Season, Episode 4 - IRF, USA Roundnet, and the Miracle on IceMike, Logan, and Shaun are back to talk about the exciting news about the IRF and USA Roundnet!
2020-10-2329 minThe Rally PodcastThe Rally Podcast - 202 Season, Episode 3 - Rankings Talk and What is Roundnet?Mike, Logan, and Shaun chat about the upcoming Power Rankings and discuss what makes roundnet the sport that it is.
2020-03-0500 min