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PODCAST

Ember"s Nest

This is the official fan podcast of the Grand Rapids Rise, or the unofficial Grand Rapids Rise podcast depending on how you look at it! A lot of sports depend on how you look at it, and here we"ll get a look at all things Grand Rapids Rise!

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All Episodes

00:48:43

Season 2 Starts off with a Bang! Coaching Hires and...

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/11/26

There's plenty to cover for the Rise in this one-- in 48 hours the Rise not only sign 3 coaches for this season but potentially draft their future as well. It's a flurry of moves and there's no better place to hear about it and voice your opinion than the Ember's Nest podcast. Write the show at embersnest@gmail.com to have your opinion voiced!

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00:35:49

The Divination of Instagram + Crazy Free Agency

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/08/03

Hello Grand Rapids Rise fans! The dust has settled on the free agency period for now and I’m excited to start thinking volleyball again. This episode dives into the Grand Rapids Rise newest (and oldest!) members alongside my enthusiasm and questions for this upcoming season. More to come on PVF vs LOVB, but for now it’s all Grand Rapids Rise! Let me know what you think by writing embersnest@gmail.com, as well as commenting on Spotify and Reddit!

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00:26:06

The Agony of Defeat

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/05/18

Live from Omaha, I discuss my impressions of Omaha the town, discuss how well they pulled this event off (even if there are areas of improvement) and of course talk about the Grand Rapids Rise falling 3-0 to the Omaha Supernovas in the PVF Championship. Ultimately, the ability to be here was a privilege, but carrying the torch of fandom is also a privilege as well as a curse of its own. The fact that the PVF as a whole and the Rise have been able to get fans to care so much and put so much emotional

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00:39:54

The Rise are Championship Bound and So Am I!

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/05/16

Grand Rapids comes away with the upset victory behind fantastic defense and key contributions from Marin Grote, Kayla Caffey, and Ashley Evans alongside the usual stalwarts of Dimitrova and Chaussee! This rollercoaster of a match was back and forth, but in the words of Ashley Evans, the pressure was on Atlanta and Grand Rapids just made their adjustments to win the game. The Bolt6 challenge system was also expertly utilized by Grand Rapids to help swing this one to them. Will you be in Omaha? Are

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00:36:50

A Swan Song W for Dimitrova and a Playoff Preview

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/05/14

Grand Rapids Rise prevail over Omaha for the first time this season in Dimitrova's final match as a member of the Grand Rapids Rise. With the win, Grand Rapids has at least one victory over every playoff team. What lessons can be learned from this one and what does Grand Rapids need to score the upset over Atlanta? I discuss it here, but I'd love to hear from you by writing the show at embersnest@gmail.com, engaging on Reddit or Spotify. Ember's Nest is available on Spotify, Apple

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00:44:06

Rise Split 24 Hour Series with Mojo, Clinch Playoff...

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/05/06

The Rise started sharp and then came back to Earth with a 1-3 loss to the Mojo but find a way to flip the script and clinch a playoff berth the next day with a 3-0 sweep of the Mojo. The Rise briefly lost control of their playoff destiny before Columbus fell to Omaha. That granted the Rise control (again) heading into the second game of the series against the Mojo. The Rise had to figure out how to get Gomez and Dimitrova back on track while stopping Willow Johnson and they do, prevailing in a sweep

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00:24:25

Grand Rapids Rise Worst Effort of the Season + Does...

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/04/29

The Rise nearly fail to show up in this one, falling to Columbus in a 3-0 sweep. What is the reason for the poor performance? Feel free to sound off! Beyond that, the PVF inexplicably is not allotting any tickets for the PVF championship to media. Why?

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00:23:10

Rise Show a Lot of Grit, but fall to Omaha 3-2

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/04/27

Ember’s Nest is on the road for this one! I’ll be back to my usual recording setup by the next pod! Here I talk a bit about LOVB vs PVF, (more to come there in the offseason), the rumors over players already deciding to leave after the year, and the match against Omaha yesterday. Great play by Gomez, Podraza, and Chaussee wasn’t enough to push the Rise over the top in this one!

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00:22:20

The Dimitrova Episode

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/04/24

The Grand Rapids Rise prevail against the Vegas Thrill, but lose star player Emiliya Dimitrova to injury. What did you think about the performance? If you're on Spotify you can sound off and might get your feedback read on the pod! This podcast is family friendly, but I also encourage you to check out my other work investigating an unsolved serial murder in Michigan (viewer discretion advised): ⁠The Forever Children of Oakland County

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00:27:24

Rise Beat Orlando, But Fall to Atlanta

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/04/19

In a bit of a 2 for 1 special here the Rise lose to Atlanta (who isn't losing to Atlanta these days?!) before emerging victorious in what is proving to be a series of matches at breakneck speed for the Rise.

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00:19:04

Grand Rapids Rise Avoid the Second Reverse Sweep...

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/04/14

Big shout out to the Rise who stayed together as a team and avoided their second reverse sweep against Vegas and came out on top 3-2. With the win the Rise move to 3rd place in the PVF as the playoff race heats up!This podcast is family friendly, but I also encourage you to check out my other work investigating an unsolved serial murder in Michigan (viewer discretion advised): ⁠The Forever Children of Oakland County

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00:11:17

An Ode to Joy: The Grand Rapids Rise End the Losing...

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/04/13

The Grand Rapids Rise snap their 3 game losing streak against the Orlando Valkyries and get revenge against Orlando! This was a total team effort to get the W, with big contributions from Erika Pritchard!Track: Ode to Joy Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com

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00:19:52

Grand Rapids Rise Fall to Orlando, 3-2

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/04/08

Grand Rapids Rise played a thriller at home in front of over 5000 fans-- the most attended game outside of the home opener! Unfortunately, they weren't able to come out on top. Big thanks to the Grand Rapids Rise for allowing me to attend a game as a member of the press. Please rate and share this to grow the Ember's Nest listenership!

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00:17:50

A Controversial Atlanta Loss and a look ahead to...

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/04/03

The Grand Rapids Rise this week reignited my true sports passion-- crusading against unreviewable calls! The team played pretty well all things considered, and I am bouncing-off-the-wall excited for Saturday's nationally televised game against Orlando!This podcast is family friendly, but I also encourage you to check out my other work investigating an unsolved serial murder in Michigan (viewer discretion advised): ⁠The Forever Children of Oakland County

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00:20:41

To Be the Best You've Got to Beat the Best

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/03/29

A non-triumphant post-game recap here as the Grand Rapids Rise lose 3-1 to the dominant Omaha Supernovas. A boatload of assists from Ashley were not enough to propel the Rise to 5 sets or a win. What can the team do to win close sets? This podcast is family friendly, but I also encourage you to check out my other work investigating an unsolved serial murder in Michigan (viewer discretion advised): The Forever Children of Oakland County

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00:21:57

The Rise Get Revenge Against Vegas

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/03/27

The Grand Rapids Rise get revenge after previously becoming victim to the first ever reverse sweep in Professional Volleyball Federation history! It was a great showing from the Rise, Sarah Sponcil and Emilya Dimitrova led the way! What did you think about the performance? If you're on Spotify you can sound off and might get your feedback read on the pod! This podcast is family friendly, but I also encourage you to check out my other work investigating an unsolved serial murder in Michigan

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00:14:30

Rise of the Pod

Ember"s Nest ·

2024/03/24

Welcome to the inaugural podcast of Ember's Nest, a fan podcast covering the Grand Rapids Rise Professional Volleyball team! Here I set some expectations for the podcast, and also discuss the last 2 games that the Rise played against the Vegas Thrill and Columbus Fury! Join the fun! This podcast is family friendly, but I also encourage you to check out my other work investigating an unsolved serial murder in Michigan (viewer discretion advised): The Forever Children of Oakland County

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