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Serving Pancakes

League One Volleyball"s Serving Pancakes digs into the insights, opinions and behind-the-scenes stories from the people making the biggest impacts on global volleyball and women"s sports, as well as unfiltered analysis and authentic conversations about the game itself.

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37:57

Preseason Hype with Future M.D., Audriana Fitzmorris

Serving Pancakes ·

2024/11/11

The preseason is here! League One Volleyball athletes are now arriving in their new homes, and one of those athletes is opposite hitter Audriana Fitzmorris. The Overland Park, Kansas, native has played professionally overseas for three seasons. Before her pro career, Audriana attended Stanford University and led the Cardinal to three NCAA titles in four years. In addition to massive success on the court at Stanford, she fell in love with anatomy and how the human body moves. She recently took the

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35:35

Haleigh Washington, the Accidental Volleyball Pro

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2024/10/29

No. 3 Penn State picked up a big top-25 win at No. 16 USC over the weekend, and we thought it was the perfect excuse to chat with Penn State alum and LOVB Salt Lake middle Haleigh Washington. A two-time Olympic medalist with Team USA, Haleigh had barely considered playing professionally until legendary coach Russ Rose pulled her aside and encouraged her to put her all into a pro career. After two Olympic appearances and seven years in Italy, Haleigh is coming home and looking forward to changing how

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39:49

Meet LOVB Salt Lake with Serena and Tama

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2024/10/22

While many of League One Volleyball’s coaches and athletes are familiar with one another already, LOVB Salt Lake takes that to another level. Head coach Tama Miyashiro as coached at least eight LOVB Salt Lake athletes through her other role as U.S. National Team assistant, including middle blocker Serena Gray. Sererena and Tama both caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky to chat about how that established relationship could impact the season, how each is preparing for the inaugural campaign and more

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40:59

Going Pro with Coach Suzie Fritz

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2024/10/16

After nearly 30 years of coaching collegiate volleyball, LOVB Omaha Volleyball head coach Suzie Fritz is taking on a new challenge: leading a professional team during its inaugural season. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky chat about Suzie’s excitement for her new role and LOVB Omaha in general, success as a college coach, and the challenges of being a mother working in athletics in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Also, Tiffany welcomes back broadcaster Emily Ehman to discuss the five-set

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46:40

Bonus Episode: Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Lauren Schad

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2024/10/14

October 14 is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and we’re honoring the occasion by chatting with middle blocker Lauren Schad. From Rapid City, South Dakota, Lauren is a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Tribe and celebrates her culture as much as possible, which can be difficult for long parts of the year as she has played professionally in France for six seasons. Despite the distance, Lauren has always felt support from the Indigenous community and gives back by hosting volleyball clinics or supporting

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40:21

The Warrior Mindset with Daly Santana

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2024/10/07

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Daly Santana was told that she could do everything she wanted to in volleyball. That mindset served the budding outside hitter well in her teenage years – especially when she joined the Puerto Rican National Team at age 16, and later on adapting to life at the University of Minnesota. Now, after a decade of pro competition, Daly has softened her approach…off the court, at least. Using summers to rest and recuperate have left her energized and ready to take the court again

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33:44

The Quiet Power of Sarah Wilhite Parsons

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2024/08/29

Sarah Wilhite Parsons isn’t the loudest person on the court. Being overly vocal just isn’t in her nature, and she knows that. Sarah is, though, very self-assured, and she has a strong sense of who she is and what she wants from life. She’s used that to great effect. From leading by example to meeting her future husband while in college, Sarah’s been able to live her life according to her own faith and values while maintaining a professional career overseas. Now, with LOVB Madison, her career comes

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31:20

Transitions with Danielle Cuttino

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2024/08/23

Danielle Cuttino’s volleyball journey has been full of transitions. As a child, she transitioned from basketball to volleyball. On the court, she’s gone from middle hitter to outside hitter to opposite. After a move from Italy’s pro league to Brazil’s, she found faith and transitioned into a life of purpose. Now, Danielle’s back in the U.S. and helping volleyball transition into the next major league as part of LOVB Atlanta. Listen as she talks through these periods of her life, playing college

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30:38

Silver Celebration with Amber Igiede and Kim Hill:...

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2024/08/12

A podium-worthy tandem of LOVB Houston middle blocker Amber Igiede and Olympic medalist Kim Hill recap the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for the U.S. National Team, who claimed silver after a loss to Italy in Sunday’s finale. Amber, Kim and host Tiffany Oshinsky recap the two-week tournament for the U.S., congratulate deserved winners Italy, and look ahead to the inaugural League One Pro season, which will feature 10 silver medalists from Paris. Topics include: Assessing the U.S.' time in Paris The

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35:35

Leah Hardeman and Why Representation Matters: LOVB in...

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2024/08/09

LOVB Austin Volleyball outside hitter Leah Hardeman relives and relishes in the amazing Olympic semifinal between the U.S. and Brazil. After recovering from the match, she and host Tiffany Oshinsky discuss Leah’s introduction to volleyball and the importance of being in a predominantly Black club during her development as an athlete and as a Black woman. That experience growing up has inspired Leah to share those lessons and that love of volleyball herself as a coach and role model. Topics include:

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46:49

Gritty, Not Pretty: LOVB in Paris

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2024/08/08

We’ve got two interviews for you this time! First, host Tiffany Oshinsky checks in with Olympic bronze medalist and LOVB Head of Pro Integration Courtney Thompson, who’s on the ground in Paris. The two chat about what it’s like to be in Paris for the Olympics, what the arena feels like, and the U.S.’ quarterfinal sweep of Poland, among other topics. Also, Audrey and Nicole Nourse, four-time NCAA beach champions at USC, join the show to talk about the Olympics – both indoor and beach – team chemistry

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63:54

Sticking with the Game: Juliann Faucette and Emily...

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2024/08/05

Volleyball is a lifelong sport, and no one knows this better than our two guests today. After an outstanding career at the University of Texas, Juliann Faucette played professionally overseas but twice decided to pause her career to start and grow her family. She’ll restart it again this winter as a member of LOVB Austin Volleyball. A former libero at Northwestern, Emily Ehman has remained in volleyball as a broadcaster, becoming the face of volleyball on the Big Ten Network and also working NCAA

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39:09

Logan Eggleston and Asjia O’Neal: LOVB in Paris

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2024/08/01

U.S. National Team and LOVB Austin Volleyball athletes Logan Eggleston and Asjia O’Neal were teammates at the University of Texas – successfully, too, winning the 2022 national title – and they’ll reunite this winter as members of LOVB Austin Volleyball. The two friends sat down with host Tiffany Oshinsky to talk Texas volleyball, U.S. vs. Serbia, and more. Topics include: Budding Friendship at Texas Lowdown on Longhorn Volleyball College vs. international volleyball U.S.-Serbia breakdown Fine

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47:42

Carli Lloyd and Courtney Thompson: LOVB in Paris

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2024/07/30

Former U.S. National Team setters Carli Lloyd and Courtney Thompson join Tiffany to discuss the U.S.’ comeback attempt that fell just short against China on Monday. The bronze medalists also reminisce about their Olympic experience together in Rio, how the team rebounded from a tough semifinal loss to earn a spot on the podium, and also test their knowledge about this year’s U.S. squad. Topics include: Carli and Courtney’s Opening Ceremony memories Life for athletes at the Games First Match

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35:14

Jordan Larson

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2024/07/23

Fifteen-year pro Jordan Larson is one of the most decorated American volleyball players of all time. And she’s not done yet. The three-time Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, world champion and winner of 15 professional titles is back with Team USA to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. That’s not all; this winter, The Governor will return to her home state of Nebraska to play with LOVB Omaha. From being a leader to establishing a Team USA culture to starting her coaching career, Jordan talks

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35:23

Justine Wong-Orantes

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2024/07/18

Justine Wong-Orantes has persevered through cuts, bench roles and more throughout her career, but she’s overcome each obstacle en route to the top of the volleyball world. How did playing on the beach help this 5-6 former setter become Best Libero at the 2020 Olympic Ganes? Why did Justine pick up a volleyball in the first place? What future does the LOVB Omaha star see for the sport in the United States? She and Tiffany Oshinsky dive into that and more during episode four of Serving Pancakes.

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27:52

Annie Drews

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2024/07/16

Opposite hitter Annie Drews may have been a latecomer to volleyball, but that hasn’t stopped her from a pro career that’s sent her to Puerto Rico, Italy, Japan and more. The Elkhart, Indiana, native overcame that slow start to earn a spot on the U.S. National Team, and she powered the squad to the gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games. After yet another nudge along her path, she’s coming home to play in front of family and friends with LOVB Madison Volleyball. Alongside host Tiffany Oshinsky, Annie

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32:12

Jordyn Poulter

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2024/07/11

Olympic gold medalist and Best Setter at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Jordyn Poulter has been a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team since 2018. She played professionally in Italy for four years and twice earned All-American honors at the University of Illinois. After making her second Olympic appearance at Paris 2024, Jordyn will lead LOVB Salt Lake once the season starts this winter. She and Tiffany Oshinsky discuss Jordyn’s introduction to volleyball, experience winning gold with Team USA

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38:21

Lauren Carlini

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2024/07/09

Lauren Carlini is a setter for the U.S. Women’s National Team and has played professional volleyball overseas for eight years. A three-time AVCA All-American at the University of Wisconsin, Carlini grew to love Madison, Wisconsin, and will lead LOVB Madison when League One Volleyball’s inaugural season launches in late 2024. She and Tiffany Oshinsky discuss Lauren’s volleyball career at Wisconsin and abroad, excitement over joining LOVB and LOVB Madison, affection for dogs – and, of course, pancakes

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Introducing: Serving Pancakes

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2024/07/01

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