The Side Out Society Podcast

In this Halloween special, hosts Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood take on the 2018 comedy-horror cult flick Girls with Balls. And yes, it's about volleyball... sort of They break down its wild mix of blood, bumps, and bizarre humor, diving into the team dynamics, outrageous plot twists, and all the campy chaos you’d expect from a movie this unhinged.

From rivalries to survival (and plenty of ridiculous kills), Tiff and Lindsay serve up their takes on what works, what doesn’t, and why this weird little film might just be the most entertaining volleyball movie ever made.

This episode originally published on October 24, 2025.

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UCLA All-American and Orlando Valkyries outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette joins the Side Out Society Podcast to pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to dominate on the pin while rewriting the modern athlete playbook. Cheridyn breaks down how an accidental clinic visit turned into an elite collegiate career, what really went on behind the scenes when a freshman-year staff overhaul tested her commitment to Westwood, and how surviving the loudest arenas in the Big Ten reshaped her mental game. Plus, she reveals why she took on the brutal grind of UCLA Law alongside pro prep, how a major brand photoshoot sparked an off-court modeling career, and the former Bruin who helped convince her Orlando was the perfect pro landing spot.

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What does it really take to orchestrate one of the most dynamic offenses in college volleyball, and keep opposing defenses guessing on every single touch?

In this episode of the Side Out Society Podcast, Tiff and Lindsay sit down with Louisville floor general and captain Nayelis Cabello. Hailing from Florida with a rich family volleyball legacy, Nayelis opens up about her whirlwind transition to Kentucky, complete with freezing weather, missing winter coats, and learning the hard way how to properly pronounce "Louisville".

Nayelis takes us behind closed doors during the shocking, off-day team meeting where head coach Dani Busboom Kelly announced her departure, revealing the emotional fallout in the locker room and why trusting Dan Meske made staying in Louisville an easy decision. Plus, she dishes on the locker room's funniest nicknames, the surprising preseason twist that sent her roommate Peyton Peterson into the libero jersey, the absolute thrill of executing a ruthless setter dump, and a hilarious "Side Out Sprint" covering pregame orders, celebrity crushes, and more.

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Why choose between lighting up the floor from the right pin or breaking down rotations on live national television when you can just do both at the exact same time? In this episode of the Side Out Society Podcast, Tiff and Lindsay sit down with Big Ten champion, pro opposite, and rising Big Ten Network match analyst Allie Sczech to dive into her whirlwind transition from elite collegiate hitter to the broadcast booth.

Allie pulls back the curtain on the untold stories of her career, from the closed-fist serve that kept her from quitting the sport at age 12, to growing up on the same neighborhood block as fellow lefty opposite Logan Lednicky. She gets brutally honest about the reality of stepping into the Nebraska volleyball fishbowl, revealing the suffocating pressure of an undefeated set streak and the moment online noise got so intense that a teammate had to literally lock down her social media passwords.

Now calling games on air, Allie teases what it’s actually like trying to stay neutral when broadcasting matches for her former Husker teammates, including the internal panic of slipping into nicknames and accidentally botching their last names on live TV. Plus, she shares the three-rule mental checklist that keeps her grounded on the mic and the excitement of reuniting with best friend Taylor Landfair on the NorCal Rumble

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and across the country, we’ll see pink all over the volleyball courts, from neon ribbons and matching socks to fully decked-out arenas. But behind the sea of pink jerseys lies an extraordinary story of hope, science, and a sport banding together to change lives.

In this special episode of the Side Out Society Podcast, Lindsay opens up about her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor and how critical funding shaped her future and family. Then, Tiff and Lindsay sit down with Rick Dunetz, the founder and Chief Vision Officer of The Side-Out Foundation.

Rick reveals the improbable origins of Dig Pink: from taking over an underdog high school squad on the very day of his mother's Stage IV diagnosis, to getting fired from his day job so he could follow his passion full-time. He shares how an accidental slogan from a t-shirt designer turned into a nationwide movement, why traditional clinical trials are failing metastatic patients, and how volleyball players are directly financing a groundbreaking precision oncology database that is given away for free.

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Non-conference play has officially pushed college volleyball into pure chaos! Despite fighting lingering travel bugs, Tiff and Lindsay reunite to break down a wild week on the court—headlined by an electric in-state rivalry showdown where offensive depth, defensive grit, and an unexpected cheering section stole the show.

The co-hosts dive into the brewing debate between the nation's top two undefeated heavyweights: does an unforgiving gauntlet beat pure defensive efficiency on paper? Plus, Tiff and Lindsay tackle the outside discourse surrounding player pressure, break down who holds the edge heading into brutal conference openers, and share an exclusive fan call-out as maternity leave approaches!

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Fresh off island time, Tiff reunites with Lindsay to take you behind the scenes of the inaugural Paradise Invitational in the Bahamas! What really happens when top-ranked teams trade game tape for water parks and private team dinners? Tiff dishes on the intimate ballroom atmosphere, the strict curfews behind major sweeps, and how an unranked squad handled the ultimate travel turnaround.

Back on the mainland, the co-hosts break down a week of pure chaos across the country: nine top-ranked upsets, surprising rankings movements, and the unranked dark horses finally earning national respect. Plus, the debate heats up: are massive neutral-site spectacles growing the game, or is it time to leave the horse-and-pony shows behind?

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From surviving scorching arena temperatures to breaking down national contenders, nobody has a closer pulse on collegiate volleyball than Emily Ehman. The premier voice in the sport sits down with Tiff and Lindsay to unpack the highs, lows, and unforgettable fan moments from Chicago.

Which top-tier programs are secretly clicking despite early adversity? Who are the breakout freshmen putting the country on notice? And which coaches are the most fun to mic up when the game is on the line? Grab your headphones for an insider-heavy deep dive into the 2026 season!

Plus, Emily's favorite Chicago eats, rec bowling league controversies, dream travel spots and more!

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The 2026 college volleyball season is in full swing, and the opening slate did not hold back! Riding solo while Lindsay rests up, Tiff breaks down a wild week across the country, from early statement sweeps and brutal top-tier scheduling gauntlets to the rollercoaster rotations shaking up perennial powerhouses.

Plus, Tiff reacts to the latest AVCA rankings movement, looks ahead to history at Wrigley Field and Paradise in the Bahamas, and drops an exclusive regular-season challenge to see which fan base truly runs the volleyball world.

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This is an encore episode of our interview with SMU outside hitter Suli Davis from April 2026.

In this episode of Side Out Society, we sit down with one of the most exciting young stars in college volleyball: Suli Davis. Despite growing up in Hawaii, Suli didn’t actually pick up a volleyball until she moved to Dallas six years ago, where her mom (a former player herself) stepped in as her first coach to kickstart a meteoric rise. We dive into what it’s like growing up in a family of pure athletic royalty and how she transitioned from a record-breaking, All-American debut as the 2025 Big 12 Freshman of the Year at BYU to becoming the centerpiece of the SMU Mustangs.

Beyond the stats and the "sick" highlights, we get to know the girl behind the Google results. Suli shares her excitement for the upcoming spring games, her thoughts on the Paradise Invitational in the Bahamas, and how she unwinds off the court with her ukulele. This conversation is a deep dive into the hopes and dreams of a player who is just getting started, offering a rare look at her mindset as she balances high-stakes competition with her love for her hometown community. You won’t want to miss learning what the future holds for this hometown phenom.

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The wait is over! The road to the National Championship begins now! In this special season preview episode, Side Out Society dives into the four-day AVCA First Serve showcase featuring ten of the top programs in the country.

Can defending champions navigate massive roster turnover against battle-tested rivals? Which elite setter battle will steal the spotlight on national television? And could an early-season underdog pull off a shocking upset? Tiff and Lindsay debate team chemistry, the impact of high-profile transfers, and where the momentum swings on opening weekend.

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How does a former competitive swimmer from Illinois become one of the most lethal attackers in college volleyball? Purdue AVCA All-American Kenna Wollard sits down with Side Out Society to discuss building confidence under pressure, playing for Dave Shondell, and why this year's Boilermaker squad is hungrier than ever.

From house family dinners and roommate dynamics to her secret tumbling talents and reality TV guilty pleasures, Kenna shares what keeps her grounded on and off the pin.

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What does it take to pull off one of the most electric NCAA Tournament runs in volleyball history? Fresh off winning a National Championship with Texas A&M, libero Tatum Thomas sits down with Tiff and Lindsay to talk about that amazing run and reveal what really happened behind the scenes during that legendary upset over Nebraska, including a dig kill for the ages and floor-shaking pressure.

Tatum shares the mental routine that keeps her calm in high-stakes moments, the secrets behind her family's competitive sports legacy, and how she transitioned from national champion to her new gig at ESPN.

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What does it take to transform a program into a national powerhouse in record time? In our very first interview with a college head coach, SMU’s Sam Erger joins Tiff and Lindsay to break down her rise through the coaching ranks, her "full throttle" approach to roster-building, and how she balances high-stakes ACC volleyball while raising three young kids.

Plus, Sam opens up about carrying on her family’s coaching legacy, what SMU looks for in top recruits, and her take on SMU’s massive upcoming showcase events.

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With just 30 days standing between us and the start of the 2026 college volleyball season, Tiff and Lindsay reunite to sit down with one of the most explosive, dominant forces in the sport: Kentucky outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye!

Brooklyn opens up about the Wildcats' unbelievable, globe-trotting non-conference slate, from kicking off at the AVCA First Serve in Milwaukee to making history outdoors at Wrigley Field (and her hilarious fears about playing in the Chicago elements) before jet-setting to the Bahamas. She takes us behind the scenes of Head Coach Craig Skinner’s wild group chats, reflects on how her multi-sport background built her elite athleticism, and shares the deep family bonds that drive her. Plus, Brooklyn reveals her quirky pre-game whiteboard ritual, her go-to pre-match comfort food, and her ultimate travel bucket list in a hilarious, rapid-fire Side Out Sprint!

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Tiff is out this week, so Lindsay is taking the mic solo for a massive, jam-packed breakdown of the biggest pro volleyball shakeups of the summer!

First up, Lindsay breaks down Team USA's absolutely electric performance at the VNLs, including an unforgettable, dominant sweep that locked up the top seed heading into the quarterfinals. But the real chaos is happening off the court. LOVB just dropped their highly anticipated 2027 team rosters, and the shakeups are real. From a legendary superstar coming out of retirement to a massive wave of big-name player defections between leagues, Lindsay debates which franchise just built the ultimate super-team and who won the free agency wars.

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With Lindsay away on a July 4th vacation, Tiff steps up to the mic solo for a rapid-fire, punchy rundown of the massive waves shifting the volleyball landscape. And trust us, the sport does not slow down for a holiday!

In this quick solo session, Tiff previews the upcoming, late-night VNL matches in Osaka, Japan, and shares some incredibly exciting news about the future return of Team USA’s legendary "volleyball mamas." She also dives deep into a game-changing new NCAA eligibility rule that is about to completely rewrite the future of college rosters, NIL valuations, and draft strategy. Plus, Tiff goes over the new LOVB signings and how it felt like they were in damage control after a volleyball database seemingly dished the tea early, and rounds out the week with a celebratory sweep of recent engagements, baby milestones, and new commitments within the community.

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The society finally has its very first libero! In this milestone episode of Side Out Society, Tiff and Lindsay sit down with a literal defensive machine: three-time NCAA National Champion at Stanford and Team USA back-row anchor, Morgan Hentz. Morgan takes us directly onto the court during the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) to break down the sheer depth of this year's roster, what it's like sharing the libero jersey rotation mid-match with Lexi Rodriguez, and how she navigates pre-game anxiety. She shares a masterclass in the technical art of reading play development from the back row -- explaining why she never keeps her feet fully planted in the concrete. - and reveals how her early club days as an underdog built her legendary, never-die hustle.

Off the hardwood, Morgan opens up about her incredibly close-knit family, sharing how her role as the oldest of four siblings heavily shaped her leadership, and what it looks like to connect with her brother, Louie, through backyard swims and a strict rotation of classic Disney movies. From her whirlwind mid-season pro trade to Grand Rapids to her post-volleyball dreams of pursuing occupational therapy, Morgan brings a beautiful, grounded perspective on how to play at the highest level while prioritizing joy.

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With Lindsay away this week, Tiff takes the mic solo for a jam-packed, fast-paced overview of the chaotic post-season landscape in American women's pro volleyball.

She starts with a celebratory breakdown of Team USA’s absolute domination during Week 2 of the VNL in the Philippines. From there, Tiff dives into the wild transaction wires across both domestic leagues. She details the major wave of "LOVB defectors" making the jump to MLV. while pointing out massive roster vacancies and expansion team question marks still loooming over the league. She wraps up the episode with a rundown of other exciting things happening off the court in the world of women's volleyball!

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With a highly anticipated Team USA guest on deck for next week, Tiff and Lindsay are flying solo for a quick, unfiltered recap of everything going on in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The hosts dive straight into the shockwaves that swept the volleyball world after Canada's historic sweep of Team USA, before analyzing how the Americans bounced back against Germany. They discuss the major roster adjustments heading into Week 2 in the Philippines, celebrating the dominant return of Olympians like Chiaka Ogbogu and Jordyn Poulter to face a tough Italian squad.

Plus, the great Team USA libero debate, Nebraska players in Tanzania, and the interesting crossover that led Michigan to cancel an upcoming match.

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