The Side Out Society Podcast

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The 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Final Four is officially set, and in this episode, we break down how each team punched their ticket to Kansas City. We dive into the four remaining teams — Texas A&M, Pittsburgh, Kentucky, and Wisconsin — and what they did in their Regional Final wins to earn a spot in the semifinals. We spend time on Nebraska’s shocking upset loss to Texas A&M and how Jamie Morrison has completely transformed the Aggies program. We also discuss the unique “cheat codes” each of the Final Four teams seem to have, and why that matters heading into the semifinals. To close out the segment, we share our picks for who we think will move on to the National Championship on Sunday, December 21. We also take a look at some major transfer portal developments, including Alexis Stucky’s decision to join Penn State and reunite with Kennedy Martin, Ayden Ames entering the portal after Texas’s loss, and the potential impact of 6-foot-7 opposite Jovana Zelenevic from Kansas. Finally, we discuss the National Player of the Year Finalists and debate who should win in what feels like one of the toughest decisions in recent memory! Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

Dec 10

The NCAA Tournament deserves better. We kick off this episode with some real talk about why it’s frustrating that the first two rounds were stuck on ESPN+, and why the production value matters for a sport that’s exploding in popularity. Then we look ahead to the regional semifinals and finals, break down Cal Poly’s Cinderella run and their chances vs. Kentucky, and dig into Tennessee’s early exit… and the seven players now in the transfer portal . We also highlight some big names in the portal, what they could mean for next season, and then shift to the pro scene, where League One Volleyball teased a 9th team, the Orlando Valkyries are headed to the FIVB World Club Championship, and matches will be broadcast on Vice TV. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

Dec 3

We’re joined by LJ Rader (the mind behind Art But Make It Sports ) and Elling Hofland (die-hard Minnesota Gophers fan) — two of the founders of FanFlare Sports, a new app designed to bring fans closer to women’s college volleyball. We get into how a volleyball rookie (LJ) and a superfan (Elling) teamed up, what they’re trying to solve for fans, and how they built a one-stop-shop for schedules, where to watch, stats, and community. Plus, we discuss our thoughts on who could take down Nebraska, the future of volleyball fandom, the outlook for Minnesota and Vanderbilt volleyball, and why FanFlare might be your new favorite app. Download the app (iOS only... for now): https://www.fanflaresports.com/ Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

Dec 1

The 2025 NCAA D1 Women’s Volleyball Tournament bracket is LIVE — and we’re diving in. We go region by region with first-look reactions, upset picks, strength of schedule thoughts, and who we think will win it all. Plus, we’re launching the Side Out Society Bracket Challenge! Submit your bracket at sideoutsociety.com for a chance to win an exclusive Side Out Society sweatshirt… that not even we have yet . Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

Nov 26

This week, Tiff takes the mic solo to recap one of the biggest matches of the season: Kentucky’s reverse sweep over Texas to win the 2025 SEC Championship. From Eva Hudson’s 25-kill performance to Asia Thigpen’s unstoppable energy and Lizzie Carr’s nine blocks, we break down exactly how the Wildcats turned the match around. Tiff also looks ahead to the final days of conference play, where Stanford, Louisville, and Pitt are battling for the ACC crown, and highlights newly crowned champs across the country who earned automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. Then it’s on to the Pros: a full review of Major League Volleyball’s 2025 Draft... top picks, surprise slides (yes, we’re looking at Flormarie Heredia Colon), roster implications, and how MLV and LOVB might overlap as the season approaches. Also inside: • Position Club inductions across five conferences • Why the Indiana “heckling controversy” wasn’t actually a controversy • The Wicked For Good social trend taking over college volleyball • What to expect heading into Selection Sunday A jam-packed episode leading into next week's announcement of this year’s 64-team bracket! Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

Nov 19

She’s one of the best voices in volleyball, and she’s on the mic with us this week! Emily Ehman joins Side Out Society to break down Nebraska’s first loss in 48 matches, whether UCLA exposed a crack in the Huskers’ armor, and why SMU is one of the most fun teams to watch heading into tournament season. We cover the ACC power struggle between Pitt, Stanford, and more, preview the upcoming SEC Tournament (which Emily will be covering), and talk about her rise as a broadcaster, the mentors who shaped her, and what’s next for the sport. We finish, of course, with her picks for National Player of the Year and who she thinks will win it all. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

Nov 12

With Lindsay out this week, Tiff takes the mic solo to break down the AVCA National Player of the Year semifinalists and share her pick for who should take home the honor. She dives into last week’s upsets (and why they didn’t shake much up), celebrates Coach Craig Skinner’s legendary desk-stand moment in Kentucky, and shouts out Malorie Boesiger’s second state title in Nebraska. Plus, updates on MLV’s new TV deal, LOVB’s First Serve schedule, and Team USA’s U17 squad dominating their debut tournament. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

Nov 5

This week was pure madness in women’s volleyball. Thirteen upsets — including seven on Halloween — shook up the rankings as Texas dropped twice (including a sweep by Kentucky). We break down all the biggest moves: North Carolina’s jump to No. 15, Iowa State crashing the Top 25, and Nebraska’s unstoppable sweep streak. We close with our latest Position Club picks, our must-watch matches of the week, and a heartfelt message for Rutgers head coach Caitlin Schweihofer. Plus, baby news and Jordan Thompson’s continued dominance in AU Pro Volleyball. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety