The USA Volleyball Show
Welcome to The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball! Join hosts Stephen Munson and Sevrin Lavenstein as they take you in depth and behind the scenes of all things USA Volleyball. From your favorite athletes across all our disciplines to our biggest events hosted across the country, The USA Volleyball Show aims to create a unique connection between our amazing fanbase and our talented athletes. Subscribe and follow along on your favorite podcast platform or watch the show on our YouTube channel.
Episodes
146 episodes
Episode 145: All-Time Great Female Indoor Athlete featuring Foluke Akinradewo
In this episode, we welcome 3-time Olympic medalist Foluke Akinradewo to the show (3:16 - 59:19). We're diving into Foluke's illustrious career, starting with celebrating her upcoming induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. Foluke ...
Episode 144: Hall of Fame Class of 2026 featuring Nichole Millage-Faust
In this episode, we welcome 4-time Paralympic medalist Nichole Millage-Faust to the show (2:20 - 1:09:37). We take a deep dive into Nichole's career. We start by celebrating her upcoming induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. Nich...
Episode 143: Why Not Us featuring Dr. Anitra Brockman & Victor Vitarelli
In this episode, we welcome University of Maryland Eastern Shore Men's head coach Dr. Anitra Brockman and 'Why Not Us' director Victor Vitarelli to the show (2:40 - 1:21:16). We go behind the scenes into the creation of the ESPN Original docume...
Episode 142: Doing What I Love featuring Chaim Schalk
In this episode, we welcome Beach Olympian and U.S. Beach National Team athlete Chaim Schalk to the show (3:02 - 1:06:49). We take a beach volleyball deep dive and explore Chaim's insane career. Chaim talks about his continued beach partnership...
Episode 141: Gold Medals and Puppies featuring Kaleo Kanahele Maclay
In this episode, we were LIVE(ish) from the 2025 AVCA Convention December and welcomed back three-time Paralympic gold medalist, friend of the pod and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team setter Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (2:40 - 43:19). Kaleo catches...
Episode 140: Igniting the Volleyball Community featuring Azhani Tealer & Elena Scott
In this episode we were LIVE(ish) from the 2025 AVCA Convention in Kansas City and we had the pleasure of sitting down with MLV Indy Ignite opposite Azhani Tealer and libero Elena Scott (3:17 - 31:49). They talk about their journeys in vo...
Episode 139: LIVE(ish) from MPSF Men's Volleyball Media Day
We are LIVE(ish) from the MPSF Men's Volleyball Media Day. We welcome Pepperdine libero Jacob Reilly; BYU outside hitter Trent Moser, Stanford setter Theoren Brouillette and USC outside hitter Dillon Klein to the show (1:38 - 24:47). We take a ...
Episode 138: Bleeding Black & Gold featuring Nick MacRae
In this episode, we welcome USA Volleyball NTDP Coach and new Long Beach State Men's Volleyball head coach Nick MacRae to the show (1:30 - 39:45). Nick takes a deep dive into the upcoming 2026 Men's NCAA season. Nick shares his gratitude for hi...
Episode 137: BONUS EPISODE NCAA Women's DI Championship Preview featuring Katie George
In this SPECIAL BONUS episode 137, Stephen and Sevrin are LIVE(ish) in Kansas City at the 2025 NCAA Women’s DI National Championship. They chat with volleyball commentator and sideline reporter for ESPN Katie George (2:45 - 14:40). Katie talks ...
Episode 136: 2025 NCAA Women's DI National Championship Preview
In this episode, Stephen and Sevrin are LIVE(ish) in Kansas City at the 2025 NCAA Women’s DI National Championship. They speak with athletes from each of the four competing teams: Morgan Perkins of Texas A&M, Abbey Emch from Pitt,&nbs...
Episode 135: Not Done with Her Journey featuring Tayyiba Haneef-Park
In this episode, after a long time apart, Stephen and Sevrin are back together after a busy season. They catch up and then welcome 2-time Olympic silver medalist and U.S. Women's National Team assistant coach Tayyiba Haneef-Park to the show (7:...
Episode 134: Get Your Reps In featuring Sterling Foley
In this episode, we take a deep-dive into the men's collegiate game by welcoming Men's U21 National Team and USC men's volleyball outside hitter Sterling Foley (02:50 - 40:47) to the show. Sterling talks all about his upcoming season at USC, wh...
Episode 133: Trust in Your Gut featuring John Hawks
In this episode, Sevrin takes a deep dive into men's volleyball by welcoming UCLA men's head coach and U21 U.S. Men's National Team head coach John Hawks to the show (00:48 - 53:59). John talks about his coaching journey, taking the reins from ...
Episode 132: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 WPV Sitting World Cup featuring Nicholas Dadgostar
In this episode, Producer Curtis is LIVE(ish) from the 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting World Cup in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We welcome U.S. Men's Sitting National Team libero Nicholas Dadgostar (00:58- 28:49) to the show. Nick shares his thoughts on...
Episode 131: We've Got the Beach Pro Tour In California featuring Terese Cannon
In this episode, Sevrin is flying solo while Stephen recoups from covering Men's Worlds in the Philippines. We welcome U.S. Beach National Team athlete Terese Cannon (1:48 - 1:01:53) to the show. Terese talks about her excitement for next week'...
Episode 130: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship featuring Merrick McHenry
In this episode, Stephen is solo coming to you LIVE(ish) from the Philippines at the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship. He welcomes U.S. Men’s National Team middle blocker Merrick McHenry to the show (1:16 - 44:52). Merrick talks about the sea...
Episode 129: Kicking Field Goals to Serving Aces featuring Jason Roberts
In this episode, Stephen is solo as Sevrin is still in Thailand for the 2025 FIVB World Championship. He welcomes U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team outside hitter Jason Roberts to the show (1:59 - 51:23). Jason talks about the season, his traini...
Episode 128: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championship featuring Tia Jimerson
In this episode, Sevrin is LIVE(ish) in Thailand for the 2025 FIVB World Championship and welcomes U.S. Women’s National Team middle blocker Tia Jimerson (0:51 - 48:26) to the show. Tia shares about what it’s like being at World Championship, h...
Episode 127: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Big Ten Volleyball Media Day
In this episode Sevrin is LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Big Ten Volleyball Media Day in Chicago with guest host Victoria Dennis. They sit down with Penn State head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley, Penn State setter Izzy Starck, Rutgers head coach Caitl...
Episode 126: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Beach National Championship featuring Taryn Brasher & Kristen Nuss
In this episode we welcome back Paris Beach Olympians and U.S. Beach National Team athletes Taryn Brasher and Kristen Nuss (00:40 - 36:50) to the show! They talk about their success this season on the Beach Pro Tour including bringing their tro...
Episode 125: LIVE(ish) from the Women’s VNL Week 3 featuring Sarah Franklin
In this episode we welcome U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Sarah Franklin (00:27 - 39:55) to the show! Sarah shares how this year's VNL has been going for her. She talks about her favorite travel destinations volleyball has brought he...
Episode 124: LIVE(ish) from the Men’s VNL Week 2 featuring Kyle Dagostino
In this episode, we are LIVE(ish) from the Men’s VNL Week 2 in Chicago. We welcome U.S. Men’s National Team libero Kyle Dagostino to the show (00:55 - 41:15)! Kyle shares about how he was introduced to the game, Volleyball Nations League, leade...
Episode 123: Out of System Coming to 2025 BJNC Featuring Joe and Gage Worsley
In episode 123, we welcome the Out of System founders, Joe and Gage Worsley (14:15- 1:11:05) to the show! They chat about their backgrounds in volleyball, competing together through their careers, their business Out of System and the current to...
Episode 122: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Open National Championship
In this episode, we are LIVE(ish) in Denver at the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship. We are talking all things Opens and how volleyball is a lifelong sport. We sit down with 3 great guests: men’s 60+ division athlete Steve Vrebalo...
Episode 121: Back from Retirement featuring Kari Ortiz
In episode 121, we have another legendary guest joining us. We're excited to welcome three-time Paralympic medalist Kari Ortiz to the show (15:09 - 1:09:52). Kari talks about coming back from retirement and her the love of the game. She also sh...