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Volleyball from sport court to the sand court-- from the preps to the pros and beyond. Home of College Volleyball Weekly Indoor/Beach. Episodes drop “most weeks.” Follow the pod on Instagram at @viralvolleymedia or host Rob Espero at @therobonthemic!
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Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
4-time AVCA All-American at Stanford. 5-time Olympian. 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist. Unsurpassed victories with Misty May-Treanor on the AVP and FIVB tours. Throw in inspiration, idol, motivator and one of the GOATs.
Kerri Walsh-Jennings joins Rob Espero on this episode of the Viral Volley Podcast/Vodcast to discuss what makers her aspire to greatness, the 2019 FIVB season, her new partnership with Brooke Sweat, 2021 Tokyo Olympic Qualification and her off-court pursuits.
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Melissa Humana-Paredes checks in on the Viral Volley Podcast this week to discuss her beginnings in volleyball, transitioning to beach and how her early success has come about not only on the FIVB World Tour but also more recently in the AVP, garnering the 2019 Best Defensive Player and Newcomer of the Year Awards.
We also discuss the AVP Champions Cup Series presented by Acer and the 3 results she received along with thoughts on her play. In addition we discuss what teams will be making a push for the medal stand in 2021 while having to navigate our COVID culture and adapted way of life.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
In the finale of the AVP Champions Cup Series, Porsche Cup the Men's side saw a team come in with shock and awe, while the Women's side saw a team go back-to-back-to-back for the Cup win.
In this final episode of the AVP Champions Cup Series, AVP Commentator, Santa Clara University Beach Head Coach and former Olympic Beach Volleyball Coach Jeff Alzina and Rob Espero discuss some of the highlights and athletes that caught our eyes during the Monster Hydro Cup, Wilson Cup and the Porsche Cup.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
The AVP Champions Cup Series presented by Acer has seen some incredible talent emerge on the court, but one of the talents has come through the livestream on Court #2: Santa Clara Women's Volleyball Associate Head Coach and Beach Volleyball Head Coach, Jeff Alzina!
Jeff joins The Viral Volley Podcast (an extension of the VolleyballMag.com piece on him) as he recaps the Wilson Cup weekend and previews the upcoming Porsche Cup and scenarios that can play out for the overall AVP Champions Cup Series!
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Prime Video Commentator for the the AVP Champions Cup presented by Acer, Monster Hydro Cup recap and Wilson Cup (7/24-7/26/20) preview by volley sage and all-time AVP victory holder, Jeff Alzina.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
In a HEAVY news week in volleyball USC Beach transfers and standouts Hailey Harward and Julia Scoles talk about their volleyball journeys from USA Volleyball tryouts to indoor to Beach Volleyball at USC.
By happenstance, Hailey and Julia happened to partner up for the annual Waupaca Boatride AVPnext tournament in Wisconsin-- AND WON IT without ever playing together before!
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
(NOTE: Previous upload cut off at approximately 30:00 on the clip. If you already listened, slide to the 30 minute mark to hear the final 15 minutes-- sorry for the confusion. Technical issue was not discovered until moments ago. Thank you for listening.)
In this special episode, Rob Espero sits down with Stanford Junior Middle Blocker, Kyler Presho to discuss his story of enjoying volleyball and how it led him to pursue his education and volleyball career at Stanford for Coach John Kosty. Unfortunately, with the COVID pandemic Stanford University made the devastating announcement to discontinue Men's Volleyball along with 10 other sports after the 2021-22 season.
Kyler discusses how the news was presented to the Cardinal team, the handling by Stanford Administrators and the efforts to get volleyball reinstated.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
In this special episode, Rob Espero sits down with Stanford Junior Middle Blocker, Kyler Presho to discuss his story of enjoying volleyball and how it led him to pursue his education and volleyball career at Stanford for Coach John Kosty. Unfortunately, with the COVID pandemic Stanford University made the devastating announcement to discontinue Men's Volleyball along with 10 other sports after the 2021-22 season.
Kyler discusses how the news was presented to the Cardinal team, the handling by Stanford Administrators and the efforts to get volleyball reinstated.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Brandie Wilkerson is one of the rising stars on the world stage of beach Volleyball-- and she's only been playing Beach since 2013!
This week Brandie and Rob discuss upcoming AVP Champions Cup Series, her AVP/USA partnership with Sara Hughes, her Volleyball Canada partner, Heather Bansley, Tokyo 2021 Olympic Qualification and some of her off-court life with music, unknown blogs and tattoos.
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
This week Rob speaks with CUI standout and AVP athlete Traci Callahan. The first segment will also be featured over at VolleyballMag.com as we talk about her new partnership with up-and-comer Crissy Jones and the approaching AVP Champions Cup Series in Long Beach, her AVP career so far and her switch from blocker to defender.