Shellda Podcast
Hosted by the 2X Paintball Photographer of The Year. This podcast focuses on the human side of paintball going deeper into vulnerability.
Episodes
73 episodes
#73: "I have Cerebral Palsy and completed the NYC Marathon - ft Logan Knowles
Logan Knowles was born with cerebral palsy, and doctors once told him he might never walk.So he decided to run a marathon.In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, Logan shares the story behind completing the New York City Marathon, t...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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50:59
#72: Brian "LB" Fow returns to Tampa 22 years after Infamous was born
22 years after Infamous became a professional paintball team, Brian "LB" Fow returns to the same field where history was made. In this episode, LB talks about retirement, the struggles with retirement, what it was like 22 years ago, and how he'...
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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1:06:31
#71: 9X Marathon Winner Explains Life as the .001% of the world ft Joey Whelan
Out of 8 billion people on earth, less than 1% will ever run a marathon… and an even smaller number will ever win one. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with elite marathon runner Joey Whelan, the winner of the Austin Marathon,...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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58:51
#70: Thank You Paintball
I think it's time. I've hinted at it for a few months. After 70+ episodes inside the world of paintball, this is a conversation I’ve been wrestling with for months. Paintball gave me everything... my identity, my voice, my photography ...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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30:49
#69: NXL is taking over an NFL stadium
In this episode, I share some info about the closed door first ever NXL Press Conference about the NXL Tampa Bay Open. And I also give my thoughts about some of the marketing going into the event, and the things that need to change moving forwa...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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34:42
#68: I quit my job to chase my dreams ft Tom Guest
Tom Guest just made one of the biggest moves of the 2026 NXL season — leaving the Los Angeles Ironmen and returning to San Antonio XFactor. In this episode, Tom opens up about the REAL reasons behind the move, the mental battles he’s faced, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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1:10:05
67: Nick Slowiak on why he chose to Coach Protocol and more.
Nick Slowiak has won at the highest level of professional paintball.But this conversation isn’t just about trophies....It’s about loss. Tragedy. Identity. Controversy. Community. And what happens when the people around you show up in yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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1:19:39
#66: Ryan Brand opens up about almost losing his marriage.
What happens when the thing you love most starts costing you everything?In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Ryan Brand opens up in a way he never has before. From chasing the dream in professional paintball to coaching at the highest le...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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1:55:39
#65: Why Playing for Dynasty Almost Changed My Game ft. Dany Schonauer
In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Dany Schonauerr for one of the most honest, thoughtful conversations we’ve had on the show.Dany opens up about his time with San Diego Dynasty, the pressure of playing alongside el...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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1:05:01
#64: Mike Bianca opens up on why he was let go from Dynasty and more.
In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Mike Bianca opens up in a way he hasn’t before.Mike reflects on his time as head coach of San Diego Dynasty, the pressure that comes with leading one of the most iconic teams in paintball, and the les...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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1:02:16
#63: When Your Identity Ends, What’s Left? ft Thomas Taylor
For 25 years, Thomas Taylor lived and breathed professional paintball.Wins. Losses. World Cups. Rivalries. Identity.In this episode, we go deeper than paintball.We talk about:• Stepping away from JT and long-standing partner...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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1:08:46
#62: Why I left JT....
This is a solo episode about why I left JT—and more importantly, what that experience taught me.This isn’t drama and it isn’t a rant. It’s an honest reflection on saying yes too fast, skipping important questions, and learning the diffe...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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21:00
#61: This Podcast Is Changing...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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44:20
#60: Paintball Could Kill Me ft FlyCan Media
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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1:07:49
#59: Alex Goldman opens up about how he stays at the top of his game
🏆 I'm nominated for 4 @MajorLeaguePaintball Summit Awards! Crazy! Please go vote: https://form.jotform.com/253435726214152👀Join this channel to get access to perks and see every episode early:https://www.youtu...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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1:02:20
#58: Marcello Margott opens up about the hardest year in his life.
🎅🏻Shop BFPGear's Holiday Deals until 12/31/25 here: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com📚Snag a copy of my book, Finding Me: From Imposter to Icon: https://a.co/d/0QRB18bIn this episode, World Cup champion Marc...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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1:58:02
#57: The man who holds the NXL together. ft. Roderick Mitchell
Step behind the curtain of tournament paintball with Roderick Mitchell, the man who quietly holds the sport together. You’ve probably seen him walking vendor row, fixing problems before anyone notices, or managing chaos on the pro field… but to...
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1:27:36
#56: Inside World Cup: Burnout, Emotions, and Iconic Moments
In this solo episode, I open up about something I rarely talk about, how hard this season really was for me. Between launching my book, losing my grandpa, shooting nonstop events, and producing weekly episodes, I hit a level of burnout I didn’t...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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39:55
#55: Arturo Andrade on Mexico paintball, Dynasty, and the future of paintball
In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with one of the most iconic snake players in paintball history, Arturo Andrade of San Diego Dynasty. We dive deep into his journey from the fields of Mexico to becoming a world-class pro, what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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1:11:40
#54: Coaching Like a CEO...ft. Travis Lemanski’s Leadership Philosophy
In this episode, I sit down with Travis Lemanski — a true legend in paintball. From building Infamous into one of the sport’s most recognizable teams, to launching ProDNA and Foundation, Travis has turned his lifelong passion for paintball into...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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50:41
#53: Saying Yes to Oliver Lang changed my paintball career - ft Philip Swindall
Award-winning photographer Philip Swindle joins me to talk about his incredible journey from player to one of paintball’s most respected visual storytellers.In this episode, Philip opens up about how Oliver Lang pulled him into the Horm...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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1:38:59
#52: The International Hurricane: Nic Rippel’s Rise to the NXL Pro League
Grab a copy of Finding Me here: https://a.co/d/iyXfrd6In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sits down with Nic Rippel of the New Orleans Hurricanes, the team’s international powerhouse whose story proves that passion knows no borders...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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1:25:13
#51: "The 2 mass shootings changed my life." ft. Nick Champion of StealthMedia
Buy my new 📖: https://a.co/d/arBnFXrIn this powerful episode of The Shellda Podcast, Dan sits down with Nick Champion, the creative force behind Stealth Media, whose early paintball videos helped define an entire era of the sport. Nick ...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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1:38:08
#50: It's time to open up...ft. Dan Shelley
📚 Finding Me: From Imposter to Icon: https://a.co/d/fMXe6VdIn this milestone 50th episode of The Shellda Podcast, the script is flipped, as I take the guest seat while my wife Amanda steps in as host.Together, they open...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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1:36:45
#49: Inside USXBL: What It Really Takes to Run a League ft Mike Hinman
In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with one of the most respected — and sometimes misunderstood , figures in paintball: Mike Hinman.We talk about what it really takes to run the USXBL and WCPPL, how regional paintball keeps ...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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1:40:26