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Volley Takes

Volley Takes is a podcast dedicated to talk all things volleyball news, culture, and more! Hosted by Abby Benton (@numberonevolleyball) on Instagram and TikTok, this podcast takes a deep dive into current volleyball news stories, discussions about the game and its future, along with some of the BIGGEST hot takes in the volleyball world. Want your volleyball hot take to be featured on the show? Click the "Send a voice message" button below, and use the following prompt: "My name is (first name),

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00:18:58

take on the volleyball community being too soft

Volley Takes ·

2025/05/28

Follow me:(http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball)(http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball)Follow the pod:(http://instagram.com/volleytakes)SummaryIn this episode of Volley Takes, Abby discusses the evolving role of media in volleyball, emphasizing the need for more dynamic and engaging coverage. She critiques the current state of volleyball journalism, highlighting the challenges faced by content creators and the importance of speculation and analysis in sports reporting. Abby compares the media

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00:31:01

take on mary wise's retirement

Volley Takes ·

2025/02/11

Follow me:(http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball)(http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball)Follow the pod:(http://instagram.com/volleytakes)SummaryIn this episode, Abby Benton reflects on the remarkable legacy of Mary Wise, the long-time head coach of Florida Volleyball, who recently announced her retirement. Abby discusses Mary Wise's impressive career statistics, her impact on the sport, and her role as a community leader in Gainesville. The conversation also touches on the evolution of college

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00:33:52

takes on the ncaa volleyball tournament, favorite...

Volley Takes ·

2024/12/17

Follow me:(http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses the NCAA volleyball tournament, highlighting key matches, standout performances, and the contrasting success of SEC and Big 12 teams. She also delves into the implications of the transfer portal and the phenomenon of tampering in college sports, wrapping up with a call for listener engagement

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01:22:37

takes on the ncaa volleyball bracket & pvf draft with...

Volley Takes ·

2024/12/03

Follow me:(http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) AND FOLLOW AMY PAULY AND THE ORLANDO VALKS!! https://x.com/acpauly10 https://www.instagram.com/acpauly10 https://www.instagram.com/orlvalkyries Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby and Orlando Valkyries head coach Amy Pauly discuss the recent changes in the PVF scheduling, the excitement surrounding the draft, and the strategic decisions

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00:27:25

takes on player of the year semifinalists, signing...

Volley Takes ·

2024/11/19

Follow me:(http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses recent news in NCAA volleyball, including the end of South Dakota State's undefeated season, Utah's milestone win, and Kansas State's upset over TCU. The episode also delves into the AVCA National Player of the Year semifinalists, highlighting standout players and potential winners. Finally, Abby shares

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00:27:31

takes on texas's downfall, miami's gym, and serve...

Volley Takes ·

2024/11/05

Follow me:(http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses recent volleyball news, including coaching changes, inspiring player stories, and the newly released PVF schedule. She highlights major upsets in college volleyball and delves into the topic of pace of play, comparing current game dynamics to those of the past Chapters 00:00 Volleyball News

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00:13:35

takes on wisconsin, the big 12, and the biggest...

Volley Takes ·

2024/10/22

Follow me:(http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses recent NCAA volleyball matchups, highlighting key performances and teams. She also delves into the top four volleyball dynasties in NCAA history, providing insights into their achievements and impact on the sport. The episode concludes with Abby's thoughts on the future of volleyball dynasties

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00:43:46

takes on ncaa volleyball rankings, artificial...

Volley Takes ·

2024/09/24

Follow me:(http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) (http://instagram.com/balltime.ai) Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses the impact of AI on volleyball, recent match highlights, and insights into the upcoming Volleyball Mag super 16 media poll. She emphasizes the impressive performances of teams like Pitt and Louisville, highlights key player returns, and shares exciting

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00:35:06

takes on ncaa volleyball upsets, penn state's...

Volley Takes ·

2024/09/10

Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, Abby discusses the start of the college volleyball season and highlights some of the top teams and matches. She talks about the Women's College Volleyball Showcase and the impressive performances of Stanford and Minnesota. Abby also analyzes the consistency of Stanford, the struggles of Texas, the improvements

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00:55:25

takes on all things ncaa volleyball w/special guest...

Volley Takes ·

2024/08/27

Follow me:(http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) And of course follow Emily Ehman!!! (http://instagram.com/emilyehman) In this episode, Abby interviews Emily Ehman, a Big Ten volleyball analyst, about her background and volleyball hot takes. They discuss the Volleyball Nations League, the performance of the US women's national team in the Olympics, and upcoming college volleyball matchups. They

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00:26:52

takes on olympic results and college volleyball media...

Volley Takes ·

2024/08/13

Welcome back to another episode of Volley Takes! Today we are recapping the USA volleyball teams (mainly the women's) at the 2024 Olympics! Both teams impressed by earning medals, and we saw some absolutely phenomenal volleyball!In the second part of the episode, we'll shift our focus to college volleyball media days. This is absolutely one of my favorite parts of the college volleyball season, where we get to see a first-look at the team practices, new uniforms, and in some cases new

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00:19:50

takes on volleyball in paris, offended club...

Volley Takes ·

2024/07/30

Welcome back to another episode of Volley Takes! I'm your host, Abby, and today we're diving into the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympics. We'll be discussing everything from the women's national team to the tough competition and promising young players in this year's games. Get ready to hear about the thrill of beach volleyball with the iconic Eiffel Tower backdrop, and the medal chances for American women's beach volleyball pairs.In the second part of the episode,

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00:20:34

takes on june 15th, sandbagging, and who will win the...

Volley Takes ·

2024/07/16

Welcome back to another episode of Volley Takes! I'm your host Abby, and I'm thrilled to dive back into the world of volleyball after a short break. I share my experiences working with My Volley Box, discuss the June 15th commitments, and compare AAU Nationalswith USAV Nationals. We also delve into the controversial topic of sandbagging in volleyball and offer predictions for the upcoming college Sorry this episode is a little choppy... Follow

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00:24:28

Top 10 Biggest Impact Freshmen For The 2024...

Volley Takes ·

2024/04/17

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyballtiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into my top 10 biggest impact freshmen going into the 2024 NCAA volleyball season. Have a flaming volleyball hot take? Click the link below to submit your voiceover! Use the following prompt: "My name is (first name), I'm from (hometown), and my biggest

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00:28:17

Club Volleyball: Then vs. Now

Volley Takes ·

2024/04/09

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyballtiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into the differences between club volleyball now vs. club volleyball back when I played (which is longer ago than I thought! Have a flaming volleyball hot take? Click the link below to submit your voiceover! Use the following prompt: "My name is (first name),

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00:32:44

Is Volley Talk Really That Bad?

Volley Takes ·

2024/03/19

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyballtiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into the ever-so controversial website that is called Volley Talk. I go through some of the good, the bad, and plenty of the ugly. I had been wanting to make this episode for awhile now so I appreciate all of the support! Have a flaming volleyball hot take? Click the

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00:27:57

Doubles Now Allowed In NCAA Volleyball + More

Volley Takes ·

2024/03/06

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyballtiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into the new NCAA rule getting rid of the double contact call, some SEC Volleyball news, and more! Have a flaming volleyball hot take? Click the link below to submit your voiceover! Use the following prompt: "My name is (first name), I'm from (hometown), and

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00:47:57

USA Volleyball Possibly Moving To Gretna + A...

Volley Takes ·

2024/02/20

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyballtiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into some PVF bombshells, LOVB's 2025 schedule, and more. Then, I bring on Charlotte Glass to discuss all things volleyball, instagram, and committing to Duke. Have a flaming volleyball hot take? Click the link below to submit your voiceover! Use the following

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00:43:13

Pro Volleyball In America - Will it work?

Volley Takes ·

2024/02/06

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into some of the biggest volleyball stories of 2024 so far, including club volleyball qualifiers, the transfer portal, and of course the Pro Volleyball Federation's inaugural season. Have a flaming volleyball hot take? Click the link below to submit your

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01:14:19

Volleyball Final Four Recap + A Conversation With...

Volley Takes ·

2023/12/26

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I recap my final four experience in Tampa, the championship match, the "controversial" post-game press conferences, and more! Then, I have such an amazing conversation with Creighton outside hitter Ava Martin about her sophomore season, tips for recruits, and we

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