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Shellda Podcast

Hosted by the 2X Paintball Photographer of The Year. This podcast focuses on the human side of paintball going deeper into vulnerability.

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71:09

#75: Talon Sei quit his IT job & 10 yrs later has a...

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2026/04/07

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Most people spend their lives wondering what would happen if they actually chased the thing they’re passionate about. Today’s guest didn’t just wonder... he did it. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Talon Sei, a creator who walked away from a career in IT to pursue YouTube full-time. What started as a side project eventually grew into over half a million subscribers, multiple channels, and a decade of do...

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65:07

#74: Only .08% Make the NFL… Here’s What Happens...

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2026/03/31

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Former NFL defensive end Chris Odom has lived a life that only 0.08% of high school football players ever reach... making it to the National Football League. His story goes far deeper than football. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, Chris opens up about life beyond the field: the reality of playing in the NFL, the mental battle of tearing his ACL, and how he rebuilt his career across multiple professional leagues. We al...

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#73: "I have Cerebral Palsy and completed the NYC...

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2026/03/24

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Logan Knowles was born with cerebral palsy, and doctors once told him he might never walk. So he decided to run a marathon. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, Logan shares the story behind completing the New York City Marathon, the brutal preparation it took to get there, and the mindset required to chase something the world says you can’t do. Logan’s journey gained global attention after being featured in a viral video ...

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66:31

#72: Brian "LB" Fow returns to Tampa 22 years after...

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2026/03/18

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! 22 years after Infamous became a professional paintball team, Brian "LB" Fow returns to the same field where history was made. In this episode, LB talks about retirement, the struggles with retirement, what it was like 22 years ago, and how he's back in paintball. Support the show

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58:51

#71: 9X Marathon Winner Explains Life as the .001% of...

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2026/03/17

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Out of 8 billion people on earth, less than 1% will ever run a marathon… and an even smaller number will ever win one. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with elite marathon runner Joey Whelan, the winner of the Austin Marathon, to explore the mindset, sacrifice, and obsession behind competing at the highest level of endurance sports. We talk about: • What runners actually think about during a marathon • The me...

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30:49

#70: Thank You Paintball

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2026/03/10

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! I think it's time. I've hinted at it for a few months. After 70+ episodes inside the world of paintball, this is a conversation I’ve been wrestling with for months. Paintball gave me everything... my identity, my voice, my photography career, awards I never could have dreamed of, my best friends, and this podcast. But somewhere along the way, I realized this show became something bigger than the sport. In this episode, I...

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34:42

#69: NXL is taking over an NFL stadium

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2026/03/03

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode, I share some info about the closed door first ever NXL Press Conference about the NXL Tampa Bay Open. And I also give my thoughts about some of the marketing going into the event, and the things that need to change moving forward. Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early: https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.c...

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#68: I quit my job to chase my dreams ft Tom Guest

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2026/02/24

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Tom Guest just made one of the biggest moves of the 2026 NXL season — leaving the Los Angeles Ironmen and returning to San Antonio XFactor. In this episode, Tom opens up about the REAL reasons behind the move, the mental battles he’s faced, and why this next chapter is the most important of his career. We also dive into Tom’s personal journey: leaving a secure law-enforcement path, battling social anxiety, building a career th...

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67: Nick Slowiak on why he chose to Coach Protocol...

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2026/02/17

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Nick Slowiak has won at the highest level of professional paintball. But this conversation isn’t just about trophies....It’s about loss. Tragedy. Identity. Controversy. Community. And what happens when the people around you show up in your darkest season. In this episode, Nick opens up about: Why Dye signed Protocol (and the controversy around it) What it’s really like working behind the scenes at Dye Stepping away from playi...

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#66: Ryan Brand opens up about almost losing his...

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2026/02/10

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! What happens when the thing you love most starts costing you everything? In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Ryan Brand opens up in a way he never has before. From chasing the dream in professional paintball to coaching at the highest level, Ryan shares how years of grind, pressure, and unspoken expectations nearly led to the collapse of his marriage. This isn’t a paintball stats episode. This is a conversation about identi...

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#65: Why Playing for Dynasty Almost Changed My Game...

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2026/02/03

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Dany Schonauerr for one of the most honest, thoughtful conversations we’ve had on the show. Dany opens up about his time with San Diego Dynasty, the pressure of playing alongside elite talent, and how fear, hesitation, and second-guessing quietly crept into his game. We break down what happens mentally when one mistake can cost you playing time; and how that mindset can s...

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#64: Mike Bianca opens up on why he was let go from...

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2026/01/27

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Mike Bianca opens up in a way he hasn’t before. Mike reflects on his time as head coach of San Diego Dynasty, the pressure that comes with leading one of the most iconic teams in paintball, and the lessons he learned after being let go. This isn’t about drama or finger-pointing. It’s about accountability, leadership, identity, and growth. We talk about what it’s really like coachin...

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#63: When Your Identity Ends, What’s Left? ft Thomas...

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2026/01/20

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! For 25 years, Thomas Taylor lived and breathed professional paintball. Wins. Losses. World Cups. Rivalries. Identity. In this episode, we go deeper than paintball. We talk about: • Stepping away from JT and long-standing partnerships • Building your entire identity around being an athlete • Ego, pride, and the fear of letting go • Playing with your son instead of playing for yourself • Why the real value isn’t trophies — it’s ...

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#62: Why I left JT....

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2026/01/13

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! This is a solo episode about why I left JT—and more importantly, what that experience taught me. This isn’t drama and it isn’t a rant. It’s an honest reflection on saying yes too fast, skipping important questions, and learning the difference between a good opportunity and the right one. Last season, I was invited to be part of the JT Elite line. On the surface, it felt like a dream opportunity. But over time, I realized how ...

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44:20

#61: This Podcast Is Changing...

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2026/01/06

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early: https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear? https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Support the show

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67:49

#60: Paintball Could Kill Me ft FlyCan Media

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2025/12/30

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early: https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Want 10% off on ProDNA gear? https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Shop BFPGear for the BEST gear and deals in paintball: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Grab Shellda's Book here: https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e This episode stopped me in my tracks. Every time Ben Plouffe of FlyCan Media steps ...

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62:20

#59: Alex Goldman opens up about how he stays at the...

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2025/12/23

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! 🏆 I'm nominated for 4 ⁨@MajorLeaguePaintball⁩ Summit Awards! Crazy! Please go vote: https://form.jotform.com/253435726214152 👀Join this channel to get access to perks and see every episode early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLMvOk8OnfifUbBY7zvnIA/join 💬Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see every episode early: https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership 🎅🏻Shop BFPGear's Holiday Deals u...

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#58: Marcello Margott opens up about the hardest year...

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2025/12/16

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! 🎅🏻Shop BFPGear's Holiday Deals until 12/31/25 here: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com 📚Snag a copy of my book, Finding Me: From Imposter to Icon: https://a.co/d/0QRB18b In this episode, World Cup champion Marcello Margott sits down with me for one of the realest conversations he’s ever had on a podcast. We dive deep into the stories behind the 2024 season: the adversity, the cut, the public backlash, the comeba...

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#57: The man who holds the NXL together. ft....

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2025/12/09

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Step behind the curtain of tournament paintball with Roderick Mitchell, the man who quietly holds the sport together. You’ve probably seen him walking vendor row, fixing problems before anyone notices, or managing chaos on the pro field… but today you get to hear the story you never knew. We dive into what it’s like to work 30+ events per season, build and tear down entire venues in a matter of days, switch between five differ...

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#56: Inside World Cup: Burnout, Emotions, and Iconic...

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2025/12/02

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this solo episode, I open up about something I rarely talk about, how hard this season really was for me. Between launching my book, losing my grandpa, shooting nonstop events, and producing weekly episodes, I hit a level of burnout I didn’t even recognize until it was almost too late. Going into World Cup, I wasn’t excited. I wasn’t prepared. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to pick up the camera. But everything changed the mom...

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