The Side Out Society Podcast

Ep 11: Volleyball Betrayals, Haunted Costumes & Wrigley Field Dreams

This week, things get spooky—and a little chaotic—on The Side Out Society Podcast. Tiff and Lindsay dive into the longest matches in NCAA history, share their volleyball “betrayal list,” and debate where they’d love to see a game played next after Nebraska teased Wrigley Field.
They also run through a wild week of upsets (what’s going on with TCU?!), Nebraska’s continued dominance, and Kansas’ rollercoaster run. Plus: Matt Ulmer singing, JJ Van Niel’s coaching magic, AU’s Impact Award nominees, and Major League Volleyball’s Dallas expansion.
All that and more, wrapped up with Halloween vibes and a few laughs along the way.
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Bonus: 'Girls with Balls': A breakdown of the French horror-comedy volleyball film

It’s spooky season at The Side Out Society! 🎃
In this Halloween special, hosts Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood take on the 2018 comedy-horror cult flick Girls with Balls. And yes, it's about volleyball... sort of They break down its wild mix of blood, bumps, and bizarre humor, diving into the team dynamics, outrageous plot twists, and all the campy chaos you’d expect from a movie this unhinged.
From rivalries to survival (and plenty of ridiculous kills), Tiff and Lindsay serve up their takes on what works, what doesn’t, and why this weird little film might just be the most entertaining volleyball movie ever made.
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Ep 10: Volleyball’s Big Reveal: Top 16, Big Ten vs. ACC, and the Sport’s Next Wave

In this episode of the Side Out Society podcast, hosts Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood discuss the latest happenings in women's volleyball, including the NCAA Selection Committee's top 16 reveal, analysis of top teams and rankings, and the competitive landscape between the Big Ten and ACC. They also highlight upcoming games, player performances, and the exciting expansion of pro volleyball in Los Angeles. The conversation emphasizes the growth of women's sports and the vibrant volleyball community.
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Ep 9: Reverse Sweeps, Broken Setters, and the Great Donut Debate

This week we cover everything from Miami’s stunning win over Pitt to UCLA’s revenge tour — plus what Charlie Fuerbringer’s injury means for Wisconsin and how Minnesota is even fielding a lineup right now. We welcome new members to our Position Clubs, talk about Jordan Thompson’s AU Pro Volleyball takeover, and wonder why crowds in Omaha aren’t matching Nebraska’s volleyball energy. And yes… we settle once and for all whether it’s called the donut or the campfire... Well, sort of.
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Ep 8: Nebraska Magic, Rec Hall Vibes, and 8 Wild Upsets

This week, we’re diving into a massive week for women’s volleyball — both on the court and in the stands. Tiff shares her firsthand experience at the Nebraska–Penn State matchup and what it was like meeting Andi Jackson, plus both hosts recap the incredible energy at Nebraska–Rutgers in New Jersey.
We talk about the growth of the sport we witnessed firsthand, the eight Top 25 upsets that shook up the rankings, and what those results could mean heading into next week. Then we jump to the pros for the latest on AU Pro Volleyball (before Monday’s matches) and finish with a fun story about a surprise visitor at a match in Brazil’s volleyball league.

Ep 7: From Happy Valley to Pro Volleyball: Breaking Down the Week in Women’s Volleyball

It was an exciting week in women’s college volleyball! We’re down to just two undefeated teams — Nebraska and Texas — but the weekend was full of upsets and statement wins. We dive into Penn State’s rollercoaster weekend against USC and UCLA, Illinois’ surprise win over Purdue, and Baylor’s five-set stunner over TCU.
Then we shift to the pro side: AU Pro Volleyball announced its Week One captains — Brittany Abercrombie, Bethania De La Cruz-Mejía, Madi Kingdon Rishel, and Morgan Hentz — and we share quick bios on each of them. Plus, Team USA announced its first-ever U17 National Team, an exciting step for the future of the program.
Whether you’re following the chaos in the Big Ten or tracking the growth of the pro game, we’ve got you covered.

Ep 6: Upsets Shake the Polls, New Club Stars, and Team USA Brings Home Gold

This week’s episode has it all—major upsets that shook up the AVCA Coaches Poll, our newest additions to the Side Out Society position clubs, and big news from the pros with AU naming its coaching roster and LOVB landing a new TV deal. We wrap things up with Team USA: their title run at the NORCECA Final Six and what their bid for the 2027 World Championships could mean for the program.

Ep 5: ACC Wins, TCU Spins, and a Solo Mic Drop

This week it’s a one-woman show as Tiff holds down the Side Out Society mic while Lindsay vacations overseas. From Pitt’s statement sweep over Kentucky at the Shriners Showdown to TCU’s fifth (!) top-25 win behind Evan Hendrix’s monster performance, Tiff recaps all the action, drops a black-tie Baylor-Florida story from the weekend, and rants about why ranked matchups like Kentucky–SMU and Purdue–SMU deserve better broadcasts.
Plus:
The latest shakeups in the Top 25 rankings
This week’s new inductees into the Position Clubs (outside, middle, opposite, setter, libero)
AU Pro Volleyball’s newly released schedule (Volleypalooza is almost here!)
Team USA’s U23 roster kicking off the NORCECA Pan American Cup in Mexico. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@mexvolleyofficial
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Ep 4: Starck Steps Away, Upsets Rock the Rankings, and Texas vs Stanford Delivers

We're breaking down a wild week in women's volleyball. Izzy Starck's decision to step away raises big questions for Penn State, Purdue and TCU shake up the Top 25, and Texas vs. Stanford lives up to the hype. We also reveal our newest "club" members, look at AU's latest pro signings, and ask if Team USA has what it takes to battle the world's best.

Ep 3: Upsets, Sweeps & Showdowns: Penn State Shocks, Nebraska Survives, and Texas Rolls

College volleyball brought the chaos in Week 2—and we’re here for all of it. From Penn State’s double-upset weekend to Nebraska’s reverse sweep thriller, plus Kansas playing tougher than their record shows, and Wisconsin’s rollercoaster with a win over the Jayhawks and a straight-set loss to Texas.
We also lock in our latest “club” members by position—only two overlaps this week!—before jumping to the pros with LOVB’s new adidas shoe collab. Finally, we close with Team USA’s 3–1 win over Canada in the Round of 16 at the FIVB World Championships.