Serving Pancakes
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.Social links:
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We're Halfway There!
Madi and Khat are back with another FaceTime style episode, the dynamic duo discusses the season at the crucial halfway point, takes a best friends quiz, and reveals decades old secrets about one another.
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Dogs, Houston Takeover, and Overseas VB with Amber Igiede
Khat and Madi sit down with LOVB Houston Middle Blocker Amber Igiede to debrief her overseas volleyball adventures, what being a dog mom who travels is like, and how Houston is taking League One Volleyball by storm!
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Lauren Carlini and the Evolution of an Icon
LOVB founding athlete Lauren Carlini joins the pod for a candid conversation on navigating a career at the top of the game.
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All About Brie O’Reilly
Khat and Madi welcome LOVB Austin setter Brie O’Reilly to talk about her journey from British Columbia to the professional volleyball stage and her second life as a singer/songwriter. Plus, they react to last week’s Texas Showdown in San Antonio.
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Starting the New Season Strong
Hosts and League One Volleyball athletes Khat Bell and Madi Kingdon Rishel reunite after the holidays to catch up, FaceTime style. They preview the Texas Showdown, discuss self-care tips and resolutions, plus a breakdown of the current league standings.
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Lexi Rodriguez and the Specter of Self-Doubt
“The Taylor Swift of Volleyball,” Lexi Rodriguez joins Khat and Madi. Lexi opens up about the self-doubt she experienced early in her time at Nebraska and again at the beginning of her LOVB career. As a pro, she’s found a better balance – including co-authoring a book and launching an app – and has…
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Getting Real with Molly McCage
LOVB Austin middle blocker Molly McCage opens up about the ups and downs she’s experienced in her career. From significant injury to stepping away from the game for a few years, Molly has persevered to help lead Austin to the inaugural LOVB title last season. An avid fashionista, she’s also a big a…
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A Texas-sized Talk Sesh with Jordan and Micha
Khat and Madi catch up with Madi’s LOVB Houston teammates Micha Hancock and Jordan Thompson. They chat about summer adventures, playing professionally abroad and at home, and what they looked for while selecting their college programs.
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Dishing on Season Two with Khat and Madi
A new League One Volleyball season means a new season of Serving Pancakes! This year, Khat Bell is joined in the cohost chair by friend and fellow LOVB athlete Madi Kingdon Rishel. Amid plenty of chirping and even a friendly wager, Khat and Madi chat about what’s new in LOVB season two, including t…
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Victoria Garrick Browne and The Hidden Opponent: athlete mental health
Victoria Garrick Browne is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, TEDxTalk speaker, mental health advocate, podcast host of Real Pod who has amassed 2M+ followers across social media where she's known for her unfiltered campaign, #RealPost. As a sophomore, she began sharing her story of overcoming depr…
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