The Viral Volley Podcast

Episode 267, College Volleyball Weekly, Beach Top 20, Week 6 Recap, 4-1-25

It's a BEACH BOW TAKEOVER!

This week's episode has Hawaii's Sydney Miller and Alana Embry jumping into the weekly recap of Collegiate Beach Volleyball! The Death Volley Invitational-- which gathered 8 of the top 15 teams in the nation-- took center stage as a couple upsets transpired along with breakout play by pairs/athletes. In other action, top ranked teams did what they were supposed to as they head into Week 7. From there we all choose our top athletes/pairs of the week, then finally discuss where the Beach Bows will be at this weekend-- another BIG TIME tourney down in Laguna Beach! The Best In The West Kicks off with UCLA, USC, Stanford, Cal Poly, Hawaii, Stetson, UNF, Long Beach St. all brawling on the beach!

Episode 266, College Volleyball Weekly, Men's Top 20, Week 13 Recap, 3/31/25

The 13th week of the D1-2 NCAA Men's Volleyball season and it was full of upsets, incredible action, and fantastic highlights. There are no more undefeated teams and jostling for conference titles and post-season seedings are shifting on a weekly basis in some cases.

Through all the chaos, the CVW Coaches' Panel shares what caught their attention around NCAA Men's D1-2 volleyball. From the upsets, five-setters to the walk-off aces, they guys break down the play and offer their take and their players of the week. Also in our discussion this week: The "Moni Effect" on and off the court and St. Francis transitioning from D1 to D3.

Note: Due to the hyphenated availability of Rob we weren't able to get into it as we normally do. We'll have the "Hot Mic Moment" back next week!

Thanks for listening/watching! #NCAAMVB

Episode 265, College Volleyball Weekly Beach Top 20, Week 5 Recap 3/25/25

The Collegiate Beach Volleyball season just surpassed the midway point and we're seeing shifts from 2-5 without a lot of big changes in the rest of the AVCA top 20. A lot of the top teams were idle in week 5, but the ones that weren't saw solid action at the Big West Challenge in San Luis Obispo, CA and East Meets West in Austin,TX.

 

Although teams may have split their duals this last weekend, without a doubt the teams are developing in a beneficial way as we move closer to conference tournaments. The athlete panel chats about then No. 10 Texas' upset of then-No. 2 LMU, and the quality of each their flights. In addition, we discuss the dynamism of Cal Poly and how interchangeable their entire lineup is.

 

From there we discuss the top teams we've seen this last weekend and even drop the names of top performers!

College Volleyball Weekly Men's Top 20, Week 12 Recap, 3/24/25

🚨 EPISODE DROP 🚨 College Volleyball Weekly Men's Top 20, Week 12 Recap, 3/24/25

This week our coaching panel (except Brad) were really "salty," so we start off on a grumpy note.

Week 12 saw MANY 5-set battles-- particularly involving many MIVA teams honing their skills and talents to mount a surge as they continue MIVA conference play. With that we saw Theo's Matadors ride into Chicago splitting their top-20 matches with Dan's Flyers and Shane's Ramblers. As expected, we tangent away from volleyball and into Chicago Cuisine-- and the tangent only got worse. We jump into our discussions about top 20 teams in NOVA/DC, Long Beach St. and what we could be seeing as teams are gearing up for the remainder of conference play.

As always, the guys pick their Players of the Week, and share what they'll be watching in Week 13. For the "Hot Mic" moment Brad starts us off on a light note, then the "salty guys" take over!

Thanks for listening/watching! #ncaamvb #ncaavolleyball #ncaamvolleyball

Episode 263, College Volleyball Weekly Beach Top 20, Week 4 Recap; 03-18-25

SHE'S BACK! Kelly Belardi of No. 7 Stanford rejoins CVW Beach for a very detailed analysis of the top 20 this week.

From looking at the duals and invitationals there was nothing but hot action no matter where you were watching from! From there we discuss some of the top performers last week and in 2025 so far. We end the episode discussing what duals we'll be watching for this weekend (or for Kelly, how she's going to enjoy life after her Finals are done)! #NCAABEACH

Episode 262, College Volleyball Weekly Men's Top 20, Week 11 Recap; 3-17-25

This show is dedicated to Cindy Luis, pioneering Hawaiian journalist and passionate writer/follower/fan of volleyball who passed unexpectedly this last weekend. If you would like to send notes to her son, Tiff Wells, who is a UH Broadcaster, please feel free to email Rob at rob@robonthemic.com. Rob will forward Tiff's contact info to you.

Week 11 of the NCAA Men's Volleyball season did not disappoint! Upsets happened, athletes rose to the occasion and teams tightened up races and rattled the At-Large discussion in their battles across the nation! Also, the Outrigger Invitational went OFF in Manoa, Hawaii this last weekend and it did not disappoint!

The CVW Coaching Panel discusses the results that caught their eyes and pick their Players/Personalities of the Week, pick their players of the week, share what they're watching in Week 12 and drop a couple "Hot Mic" topics.

Thanks for listening! #ncaamvb

Episode 261: College Volleyball Weekly, Beach Top 20, Week 3 Recap: 3-11-25

The CVW BEACH T20 crew discusses the action at the TCU Invitational and MPSF Rumble with a few other big tournaments thrown in. Along with the results (with some upsets), they pick out their top athletes/teams during the week 3 action.

On this episode Kylie & Sydney pick topics to discuss: internationals in Beach VB and the NCAA Collegiate Beach Championship format!

#NCAABEACH #NCAAVOLLEYBALL #NCAABEACHVB

Episode 260, College Volleyball Weekly Men's Top 20, "Theo's Thoughts" Week 10 Recap, 3-10-25

This week, it was confirmed that there were no upsets to be had in D1-2 play, but some pretty significant statements about teams who are heating up during conference play. CSUN Head Coach Theo Edwards starts off with Rob discussing some of the top matches of the week, while Jay Hosack of George Mason drops in HOT, with Dan Friend of Lewis just minutes later. The guys make it in time to pick their "Ballers of the Week." From there we talk about the top matches to look for in Week 11 and the popular "Hot Mic" segment.

We close out the episode finishing up the leftover fan questions from Episode 258 that we did not get to!

Thanks for listening! Be sure to spread the word and follow your favorite teams, programs and resources in D1-2 Men's Volleyball!

Episode 259, College Volleyball Weekly Beach Top 20, Week 2 Recap 3-4-25

This week our athlete panel of Kylie Wickley (Texas) and Sydney Miller (Hawaii) with Rob discuss what was a week with only a couple upsets, but interesting movement in the AVCA Top 20. The panel discusses eye-catching results, top teams/pairs/athletes during the week!

New this week, Cal's French Net Force Marilu Pally joins in her own segment, "Marilu's MPSF Memo" discussing the climate of the MPSF as one of the top conferences in the nation (since there is no longer a Pac-12)! 

Episode 258, College Volleyball Weekly Men's Top 20: Week 9 Recap-- Coaches' Takeover

It's a "Coaches' Takeover" at College Volleyball Weekly as we recap most of the action of Week 9 in Division 1-2 Men's Volleyball. No. 4 Hawaii flexed their muscle all-around on then No, 2 UCI-- and made a STRONG case as to why they should be in the discussion for the post-season. In Week 9, the Battle for Chicago and Battle for Jersey all occurred to name a few. From there, they guys pick their players of the week and matches to watch in Week 10. 

As promised, we run into our "Fan Questions" segment of the show-- one that can always go long. Tap in to see what was asked! We'll most likely cover the remainder in a later episode!

Thanks for listening and watching!