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
77 episodes
#77: BFiggy of the 505 Podcast talks about what happens when you outgrow your content
hat happens when you outgrow your niche as a creator?In this episode, co-host of the @the505podcast , B-Figgy joins me for one of the most honest conversations...
#76: Content Creator Sidney Diongzon drops advice all creators need to hear
Most creators are chasing the wrong thing.More followers. More views. More growth.But what happens when you actually get it… and it still doesn’t feel like enough?In this episode, I sit down with Sidney Diogzon- a full-time creator ...
#75: Talon Sei quit his IT job & 10 yrs later has a half a million subscribers.
Most people spend their lives wondering what would happen if they actually chased the thing they’re passionate about.Today’s guest didn’t just wonder... he did it.In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Talon Sei...
#74: Only .08% Make the NFL… Here’s What Happens After - ft. Chris Odom
Former NFL defensive end Chris Odom has lived a life that only 0.08% of high school football players ever reach... making it to the National Football League.His story goes far deeper than football. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast...
#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...
#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'...
#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,...
#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 ...
#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...
#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...
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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#61: This Podcast Is Changing...
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#60: Paintball Could Kill Me ft FlyCan Media
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#59: Alex Goldman opens up about how he stays at the top of his game
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#58: Marcello Margott opens up about the hardest year in his life.
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#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...
#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...
#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 ...
#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...
#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...