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Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast

A podcast for those striving to become better athletes, teammates, leaders, and human beings. Leadership, mindset, and current events in the world of roller derby! www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle. Instagram: @Power4thWhistle E-mail power4thwhistle@gmail.com Logo art by Liz Mac Intyre

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01:20:49

177 - Your Ultimate Guide to the Roller Derby World Cup

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/07/01

This special episode covers absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know before watching or attending the Roller Derby World Cup this week! Listen during your travels and GET READY!Dork Mistress (Co-Head Announcer) and Cruella de Wild (of the host league, Fearless Bruisers) tag team explaining everything you've been dying to know about the the tournament (and the details you didn't know you wanted!): how the World Cup tournament is planned, what to bring, how the brackets work, all the skating

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00:53:00

166 - Team Poland Roller Derby

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2025/06/24

We're back in Europe for the last team interview before the World Cup talking to Team Poland! Mother Blocker (Team Manager) and Hell Stork (Captain) share about their journeys, the journey of their team, and explain the Polish smile and why Pierogis are good for before derby, after derby, and pretty much every meal!I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Photo by Michael SchrieberFind Team Poland on

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00:52:26

165 - Team Indigenous Rising Roller Derby

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2025/06/17

This week's World Cup Team interview is with Indigenous Rising! BeastMode, Smackagawea, and Coach Krispy took time out of their team training weekend in Arizona to share more about their personal journeys in the sport, the evolution of this team, and how it has helped them connect with their heritage and each other. I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Learn more about Coach Krispy's journeyFind Indigenous Rising on

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00:57:59

164 - Team Brazil Roller Derby

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/06/10

This week is all about Team Brazil! Naclara and Maria Loca share their stories and the challenges of pursuing roller derby in their country and how their passion for the sport keeps them strong. I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Follow Team Brazil on socials!https://www.instagram.com/brasilrollerderby/Support Team Brazil's fundraising efforts:https://gofund.me/9a57db5bOptimus Grime is helping to raise money for Team

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00:49:33

163 - Lead Jammer or Just Lucky? Imposter Syndrome in...

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/06/03

In this episode, I revisit a topic that’s been echoing through my conversations lately—Imposter Syndrome. I’ve heard it from teammates, podcast listeners, even my own inner voice. Six years after my original episode on the subject, so much has changed—for all of us. I share personal stories, lessons from coaching, and mental tools that have helped me rebuild my confidence through injury, self-doubt, and setbacks. If you've ever felt like a fraud, minimized your accomplishments, or struggled to

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01:42:26

162 - Black Diaspora Roller Derby

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2025/05/27

Full house this episode with Black Diaspora Roller Derby! Diamond (cofounder of Black Disapora), Quadzilla (coach), Lightning McLynn, Archangel Anarchy, Thumpher, Wheelameana, and Hella Naughty share their roller derby stories and what it means to be a part of this borderless team. Who travels the furthest? What's Quadzilla's secret to the fountain of youth? Who plays the kazoo? Answers to all these and more. Plus I've got BIG NEWS to share at the end! I’m talking to teams going to the

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00:48:10

161 - Team Finland Roller Derby

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2025/05/20

This week, I got to talk to Team Finland and discover the secret to being one of the happiest countries in the world with Eerika aka Queerika of Helsinki Roller Derby and Ronja aka Rogue Fun of London Roller Derby. Why the grumpy fish? What does SISU really mean? Will we finally see one of the English speaking countries knocked out of the top spots? You'll have to listen to find out!I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their

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01:01:53

160 - Team Austria, Hosts of the Roller Derby World Cup!

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2025/05/13

This week's guests are Bellaciao from Vienna Roller Derby and Hell-o Kitty from the Fearless Bruisers of Innsbruck, Austria, hosts of the Roller Derby World Cup! What goes into putting on an event this massive? Let's get a behind-the-scenes look at this team and their mission of bringing the message of Skates over States to the world. I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Team Austria wants YOU to help all the other World

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00:40:37

159 - EARN IT on the Track: 6 Ways to Build Trust and...

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/05/06

In this episode, I share six ways to build trust and earn respect in your roller derby league. These are lessons I've picked up over the last 15 years as a skater, captain, and now as a coach. Earning trust is a long game that takes consistency, vulnerability, and accountability. Trust doesn't happen overnight -- it's something we earn every day, one jam at a time. Photo by Art Photography (Arthur Horino)This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby

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00:52:34

158 - Team Iceland Roller Derby

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2025/04/29

I spoke with Ice Sickle and Mango about Team Iceland this week! What is it like to have the only roller derby team on an island? How did they obtain and renovate their amazing practice space? And why will they literally troll other teams at the Roller Derby World Cup with their troll energy?I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Skessa Icelandic Troll Pre-Order T-shirts! (Deadline to order is May

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00:50:34

157 - Team Taiwan Roller Derby

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2025/04/22

This week, I got to talk to Sarah aka Shaolin Spocker from the Rose City Rollers and Shannon aka Shenanigans from Terminal City Roller Derby about Team Taiwan on their way to their very first appearance at the World Cup! This is a diasporic team as there are no roller derby teams in Taiwan. I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Follow Team Taiwan on Instagram: @teamtaiwanrollerderbyGet Powered by Boba with Team Taiwan

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01:15:51

156 - South Africa Roller Derby

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Four members of Team South Africa Roller Derby came on the show this week to tell us about their team's journey going into the World Cup! I talked with DiFibrillator and Iron Tyrant of Golden City Rollers and Zelfire and Shabam of Cape Town Rollergirls. I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about their history and challenges and help support their journey.Learn more about Team South Africa: https://teamsarollerderby.com/Support Team South Africa! BackaBuddy (our

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00:40:06

155 - Don't THINK. ACT!

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/04/08

How do you create a chemical reaction between yourself and a teammate? How do you create inspiration? Practice is good for developing fundamental skills, but not for deploying those skills under pressure. In a game, things never turn out exactly the way you planned. But there's a way to break through -- improvisation. Photo by Ciara Janae PhotographyThis podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at

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00:38:48

154 - Fuego Latino Roller Derby

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/04/01

This week, I got to talk with Nohemy Michel Martinez aka "Noh Mames!", one of the founders of Fuego Latino! I’m talking to teams going to the World Cup this year so we can learn more about them and help support their journey.Follow Fuego Latino on Instagram @fuegolatinorollerderbyPhoto by Shells MontanaWorld Cup Fundraiser: Monarch Skates virtual raffle going on now through April 11th. Tickets/donation available through this link (link available on Instagram):

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00:37:13

153 - Team Japan Roller Derby

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/03/25

This week I get to talk to two members of Team Japan -- Emily aka Primm Reaper and Manami aka Sailor Boom!Would you like to support Team Japan? https://gofund.me/750413c9Follow Team Japan on Instagram @japanrollerderbyYou MUST go check out the adorable mascot on Instagram and follow for merch updates!!"Konnichiwa! Let us introduce TenTen-chan, Team Japan Roller Derby Mascot. TenTen-chan is a long hair white cat that is ready to fight for Japan using the strength of Tengu👺, the Tengu has been a

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00:38:01

152 - How to Avoid 14 Mistakes Team Captains Make

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Your team has voted you in as Team Captain. Congratulations! You are trusted as a leader. Whether it's your first time or you've done it for years, chances are you will make some mistakes. But don't fret! I'm here to help you avoid these 14 common mistakes that team captains (and sometimes coaches) make. Photo by Angela May PhotographyThis podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at

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00:30:35

151 - Recap of No Borders Derby Tournament

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2025/03/11

In this episode, I recap all 11 games of the No Borders Derby Tournament that took place this past weekend in Portland, Oregon hosted by the Rose City Rollers and featuring the teams of Black Diaspora, Indigenous Rising, Fuego Latino, Jewish Roller Derby, Salaam Roller Derby, and Team Desi. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow our Facebook page at:

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00:35:38

150 - Chasing That Moment

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/03/04

It's easy to get discouraged or disillusioned in sports. There's always a risk of disappointment or failure. No matter how hard you work, chances are there is someone better than you out there. So what keeps us working hard and striving? Today's episode is about finding that moment where it all comes together and you become emotionally bought in to your sport. Photo by Wjisman PhotoThis podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at

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00:44:51

149 - Queens of Pain

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/02/25

This week, I discuss the documentary that came out on DVD in 2021, "Queens of Pain", directed and produced by Cassie Hay and Amy Winston. The story follows three skaters balancing life and roller derby in New York City with the Gotham Roller Derby league. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rollerderbyathletics.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow our Facebook page at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/powerthru4thwhistle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on

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00:37:04

148 - Spotlight on Team Desi with Special Guest!

Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast ·

2025/02/18

I've got a special guest this week! My teammate and skater for Team Desi Roller Derby, Rachel (aka Machel aka Benefiel aka R Prasad aka Mace Hindu) is here to tell us all about the formation of Team Desi and the team's journey through their first games ever at the Y'Allstars Southern Skate Showdown in Louisiana vs Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, Divergence Roller Derby, and SALAAM Roller Derby.Photo by Sarah Peters PhotographyThis podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics.Visit

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