Share the Air

Episode 32: Anger in Ultimate

Thu, 4 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Izzy and Matt talk about their experience with learning about and reflecting on anger they feel when they're competing at the highest level. They talk about how they used to deal with their anger vs. how they manage it now. They also engage in a thoughtful discussion about how anger is portrayed differently depending on a person's gender, and how the media creates different narratives around anger based on people's identities.

Share the Air has some exciting news: our sponsor NUTC has opened registration for its camp for the summer of 2024! If you or someone you know is interested in attending camp this summer, check out NUTC here! If you have any questions about NUTC, please feel free to reach out to camp administrators at nutc.information@gmail.com.

To listen to previous guests, check out Season 1, 2, and 3 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episodes out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our gear store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Share the Air is hosted by Tulsa Douglas and Luisa Neves. It is planned, edited, and produced by Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves, and Tim Bobrowski. Share the Air's music is by Grey Devlin and Christopher Hernandez. Share the Air is sponsored by the National Ultimate Training Camp and VC Ultimate.

Episode 31: Laura "Capi" Ospina Gómez

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Timothy Bobrowski) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Capi talks about Brute Squad's championship run. She digs into how Brute grew throughout the season, as well as how the team cultivated a culture that allowed players to bring their full and joyful selves to the program. She also talks about the process of joining a USAU club team, as someone who learned to play outside the U.S., and how teams are changing as more players from other countries play for U.S. based teams.

Share the Air has some exciting news: our sponsor NUTC will soon open registration for its camp for the summer of 2024! If you or someone you know is interested in attending camp this summer, check out NUTC here! If you have any questions about NUTC, please feel free to reach out to camp administrators at nutc.information@gmail.com.

GUTS Promo

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Luisa Neves, Tulsa Douglas, Tim Bobrowski) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

If you're interested in some of the classes or panels we've discussed, visit nutc.net for more information. You can sign up for classes there, and you can also find out more information about NUTC, the summer camp run by Director Tiina Booth! Also, if you enjoy our banter, feel free to listen to the rest of our podcast episodes! We just finished up our third season and have 30 full episodes with amazing guests!

Episode 30: Nova Politte Part 2

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (nova politte, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Nova rejoins the Share the Air space to talk about how the PDGA's disastrous attempts to ban transgender women from playing disc golf. She discusses how they have created workarounds to limit trans participation in the sport, and highlights their extreme hypocrisy. Then, she ends by recognizing how difficult it is to create positive change when cisgender athletes do not speak up or fight against bigotry.

Share the Air also has some news: our sponsor NUTC is hosting their third annual Global Ultimate Training School conference! If you or someone you know is interested in attending online courses this winter, check out GUTS here!

This is the tenth episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our gear store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 29: Emma Soiles Part 2

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves, Emma Soiles) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Emma talks about how what she's up to since the last time we talked to her (our last episode with her was released two days ago, but we actually recorded it in April, so about four months passed between the recordings!). Her, Tulsa, and Luisa dig into the ending of the PUL season and have an honest discussion about how the PUL can move forward from where it is now, and what sorts of things they'd like to see the league implement.

This is the ninth episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our gear store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 28: Emma Soiles

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Emma Soiles, Luisa Neves, Tulsa Douglas) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Emma talks about how helping to found the Philadelphia Surge. Her, Tulsa, and Luisa dig into their experience playing against each other in Philadelphia's first ever PUL game. Then, she talks about how she started playing ultimate, as well as her transition and how her experience playing ultimate has changed since she first started playing. She also talks about USAU vs. the PDGA and the difference in support for trans players between the two organizations.

This is the eighth episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our gear store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 27: DeAnna Ball

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, DeAnna talks about how she got started playing and coaching ultimate at Ohio State. She digs into how Fever made the jump from its early days of low attendance and buy-in to becoming a national champion. She also talks about her time as a Worlds coach, and the difference between coaching at a college versus and international level. Then, she wraps up by discussing her role with USAU.

Share the Air also has some news: our sponsor NUTC has opened registration for its camp for the summer of 2023! If you or someone you know is interested in attending camp this summer, check out NUTC here! If you have any questions about NUTC, please feel free to reach out to camp administrators at nutc.information@gmail.com.

This is the seventh episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our gear store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 26: Nova Politte

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (nova politte, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Tue, 7 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Nova talks about how the PDGA's recent decision effectively banned trans women from playing at high levels of disc golf. She gets into how she started playing disc golf and how the decision has affected her as a trans player herself. She also talks about the relationships she's built in the sport. Then, she wraps up by talking about action items the community can take to fight back against the decision and help make disc golf a more inclusive space.

This is the sixth episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our gear store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Jonny Malks and Rowan McDonnell

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Jonny and Rowan talk about how they got into podcasting and producing their own content. Then, they get into their chemistry on and off the field, their friendship, and how they deal with being a public personality in the community. They also discuss how they manage relationships while existing in different levels of the sport. Then they wrap up by playing a special pairs version of Ten Second Stall! Check out Jonny and Rowan on One Throw at a Time! Check out their YouTube channels as well! Jonny's and Rowan's are both great for info about the sport.

Share the Air also has some news: we are collaborating with the Global Ultimate Training School (which you might know as our sponsor, NUTC), to help put on a virtual conference for coaches of all levels! It's almost over but there is still time to sign up for the final presentation, the Club Coaches Panel on February 28th. Check out NUTC's registration site to find our more!

This is the fifth episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our gear store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 24: Janna Hamaker

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Janna Hamaker, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Janna tells us about how she got started in ultimate. Then, we get into a whole host of topics having to do with the ins and outs of observing, including, but not limited to: her mindset while observing, how she deals with controversial calls, the differences between observing, game advising, and refereeing, and more. She even digs into how rules are created, changed, and adapted in the U.S. Then, she wraps up by playing a classic Share the Air game, Ten Second Stall!

This is the fourth episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our gear store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 23: Ella Hansen

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Ella Hansen, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ella tells us about her quick rise through the ranks in the disc golf world. She talks about the mental side of disc golf, and how it is similar to and different from ultimate. Then she digs into her experience dealing with fame in disc golf, and the pros and cons that come along with it, as well as the work that she still hopes to accomplish, both competitively, and in terms of equity. Ella also details her thoughts on the PDGA's ruling effectively banning trans women from playing disc golf (although this was recorded before the ruling came out, the conversation is still relevant). Then, she wraps up by telling us what she's excited for in 2023, and plays a classic Share the Air game, Ten Second Stall!

This is the third episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our gear store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 22: Kaitlynne Roling

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Kaitlynne Roling, Luisa Neves, Tulsa Douglas) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Kaitlynne tells us about her journey from Wisconsin league play to playing elite Seattle club ultimate. She talks about the relationships that she's built playing ultimate in both places, as well as her experience with the Color of Ultimate. Kaitlynne also details her work with the Wisconsin Democratic party - how she got started with it, the pros and cons of working on political campaigns, and more.

This is the second episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our new store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 21: Jack Verzuh

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Jack Verzuh, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Jack shares his recent experiences with ultimate (including his decisions to both step away from and return to club ultimate), the difficulties of being a youth player in the spotlight, and his excitement for the upcoming club season with Seattle BFG. We also reflect on the importance of creating spaces in which the people who contribute to those spaces can show up with their whole selves, and be seen for the full extent of their identities.

This is the first episode of Season 3 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We already have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our new store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Special Bonus Release: We're Angry

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

If you want to hear more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits. If you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 20: Jasmine Childress

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode Jasmine tells us about her competitive upbringing playing volleyball, and then details her transition to ultimate at UCSB. Next, Jasmine explains her research that she is currently doing for her Ph.D. program at UCSB, and tells us about her love for all things related to parasites. She also discusses her Fulbright program, and its relation to her dissertation. Finally, Jasmine talks about her experience as a Black graduate student at UCSB.

This is the tenth and final episode of Season 2 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 and Season 2 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We already have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 19: Rena Eleázar

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Rena Eleázar, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Rena tells us about her background in sports and how it led her to ultimate. She details the beginning of her company, match fit performance, and then debunks some common misconceptions surrounding her work. These include thoughts about lifting, pain, training, nutrition, and more.

This is the ninth episode of Season 2 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We already have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our new store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 18: Katiana Hutchinson and Opi Payne

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Timothy Bobrowski) — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Disc/Diversity

"Stories from the Con10ent Tour" is a 3-part podcast series produced and directed by Katiana Hutchinson, providing behind-the-scenes looks into the tour, as well as interviews and breakdowns with the Con10ent athletes.

Episode 17: Caroline Tisson

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Caroline Tisson, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode Carli tells us about how she started playing ultimate in a mostly mixed setting, and how important it was for her to play on an all-girls team for the first time. She talks about her time playing for the German national team, and her eventual transition into coaching. She details her growth as a coach, and how her experience coaching has changed over the years as she has gotten more years under her belt. She discusses key parts of her coaching philosophy, and how her coaching style changes depending on the level of team that she is working with. Finally, she mentions her current education, and explains how her studies are interconnected with her coaching growth.

This is the seventh episode of Season 2 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We already have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our new store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 16: Lauren Kimura

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Lauren Kimura, Luisa Neves, Tulsa Douglas) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Lauren tells us about her time as a multi-sport athlete growing up: specifically how her hockey and ultimate careers were intertwined. She talks about playing hockey competitively through her childhood and into her first year of college, and then tells us about her transition to ultimate. Lauren talks about the club scene in Toronto, and her switch from Traffic to the 6ixers, and then gives some insights into the 6ixers meteoric rise the last half decade. She also discusses where she hopes the 6ixers, and Canadian ultimate, go next. Finally, she explains her job and her experience working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is the sixth episode of Season 2 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We already have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our new store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 15: Hana Kawai and Ari Lozano

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Hana Kawai, Ari Lozano, Luisa Neves, Tulsa Douglas) — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk with Hana and Ari about their time playing and coaching in the Seattle area, from their youth days to now. They explain the community that has made the Seattle youth scene not only strong, but also accessible to people across the city. They talk about how the Seattle ultimate community is intertwined with AgeUp, the organization that Hana helped create, and that her and Ari are now a part of. The two detail how AgeUp has grown over the years, and how it has adapted due to COVID.

Ari also discusses the importance of returning to coach at the middle schools in the Seattle area, and Hana becomes the first ever guest to get and eat food during an interview. The two then play a version of Ten Second Stall where they have to guess each others' answers, and are impressively good at it. This episode was a blast! If you would like to donate to AgeUp, you can do that here.

We are sorry to say that we had some technical difficulties with the transcript for this episode. If you normally rely on the transcript rather than the audio version of our podcast, please let us know by emailing us at team@sharetheairpodcast.com and we will send it to you as soon as possible! It will also be posted in the normal fashion as soon as we can fix it up.

This is the fifth episode of Season 2 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We already have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our new store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

NUTCC Promo + Season 1 Teachable Moments

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Sun, 2 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Click here to learn about NUTCC, the National Ultimate Training Coaches Course! It's an event being put on in January and February, sponsored by NUTC, VC Ultimate, and your very own Share the Air! The form to sign up is here, and you can also email nutc.information@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. Scholarships are also available!

If you enjoy are enjoying our Teachable Moments, head to Centre for Applied Neuroscience (knowyourbrain.ca) to learn more about our awesome sponsor! The Teachable Moments began in Episode 5 of our first season, and they have continued into Season 2 as well!

Thanks as always to our other sponsor, VC Ultimate for all that they do for us and for the ultimate community.

Share the Air wishes you a happy and healthy new year!

Episode 14: Anna Mulhern

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Luisa Neves, Tulsa Douglas, Anna Mulhern) — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode we chat with Anna about how she got into ultimate and into climate justice advocacy. Anna share about the Stop Line 3 movement, the indigenous led resistance she was a part of, and what how you can help to stop Line 3. Tulsa and Anna talk about their experiences as captains of St. Olaf Vortex during different time periods and Anna shares her experience playing with the Swedish national team.

Links Anna mentioned:

This is the fourth episode of Season 2 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We already have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our new store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 13: Marques Brownlee

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Marques Brownlee, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This episode, we talk with Marques Brownlee. Marques tells us about how he started playing at Columbia High School, and how close he came to playing golf instead of ultimate. He talks about his experience playing for New York Empire in addition to other pro teams, and he also dives into his club experience playing with PoNY this year. Marques also reflects on his experiences as a Black man playing and working in predominantly white spaces.

This is the third episode of Season 2 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We already have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our new store, courtesy of VC Ultimate! For more information on upcoming episodes, follow us on our socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Episode 12: Hui Fang

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Hui Fang, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This episode, we talk with Hui Fang. Fang tells us about how she started playing for Singapore right after she started playing ultimate, and her experience playing against the best teams in the world as a new, inexperienced player. She talks about how the women's ultimate scene in Singapore has developed since she began playing, as well as where she hopes it will go in the future. We also learn about her experiences organizing the Pan Asia Women's Cup in Singapore, as well as the Asian Oceanic All Star Tour.

This is the first episode of Season 2 of Share the Air. To listen to previous guests, check out our Season 1 episodes wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to hear even more of us, check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks, as well as access other cool benefits! We already have a number of bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, thoughtful discussions, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes. Also, if you want to rep some sweet Share the Air gear, check out our new store, courtesy of VC Ultimate!

Episode 11: Amy Zhou

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Amy Zhou, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This episode, we talk with Amy Zhou. Amy, also known as "Doodle," tells us about how she started playing ultimate in college at Rutgers, and her experience playing in the Metro East in college. She details how she became a member of D.C. Scandal and later Brute Squad. Amy also tells us about how she developed as an ultimate player, both skill-wise, and mentally, as she moved from one team to the next. She talks in particular about how her mentality on defense has grown and shifted the longer she has played.

She and Tulsa then go into specifics about Brute Squad's new committee structure this year, the reasons for the change, and the benefits and difficulties that came along with it. Finally, Doodle discusses making Team USA in 2020 before the pandemic, as well as her thoughts on what playing in front of a crowd at PUL games means to her and her family.

Bonus Episode

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:27:52 +0000

In this public bonus episode, we share clips from the extra episodes we've been publishing on our Patreon. We hear short stories and parts of conversations from Dom Fontenette, Molica Anderson, Tiina Booth, and our producer Tim Bobrowski. If you like what you hear, you can get access to all of these full episodes and more at https://www.patreon.com/sharetheair.

Episode 10: Elana Schwam

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Luisa Neves, Elana Schwam, Tulsa Douglas) — Sun, 1 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, we talk with Elana Schwam. She tells us about her start to ultimate, as well as her beginnings with Brute Squad, and she talks about how the team has progressed since its first championship, as well as what keeps it as one of the best teams in the world year after year.

Schwam also tells us about how the Brute community has helped her through some of the toughest parts of her life, including her cancer diagnosis, and also through a miscarriage, as well as the death of her daughter Zoë. A content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussion of cancer, miscarriage, and stillbirth. This episode also has an explicit rating for language. Thanks so much to Schwam for sharing her story with us!

This is the last episode of Season 1 of Share the Air. To listen to us during our hiatus (we will be back!), please check out our Patreon page, where you can listen to bonus content every two weeks! We already have four bonus episode out, filled with new interviews, great stories, and extra content that we couldn't fit into the original episodes.

Episode 09: Jackie Lai

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves, Jackie Lai) — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, Share the Air talks with Jackie Lai. She discusses how she helped to found Indy Red, of the first PUL teams, and shares some stories about the beginning of the PUL and it's original teams. Her, Luisa, and Tulsa also have a conversation about how professional women's ultimate has improved accessibility for the sport, and has helped with improving visibility for women in the sport. Jackie also tells us about her passion for her job working with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Tulsa and Luisa also share their thoughts on why they are conflicted about supporting their favorite athletes in the Olympics, and the controversy that comes along with all Olympic games.

Episode 08: Molica Anderson

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Luisa Neves, Molica Anderson, Tulsa Douglas) — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, Share the Air chats with Molica Anderson. She talks about her upbringing playing sports, and how she began playing ultimate. She also discusses her coaching career spanning multiple sports, and then gets into the story of her time with Revolver.

Molica talks about starting as a chiropractic for Revolver, and details how she transitioned to becoming their coach, and talks about what it was like during her first season and during the pandemic. Finally, she talks about Revolver's work with Ultimate Impact. Tulsa and Luisa also talk about how they research for episodes.

Episode 07: Megan Randall

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Megan Randall, Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves) — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, Share the Air talks with Megan Randall. She tells us about her competitive side, and how it has helped her in life and in ultimate, as well as her playing career and her time with BENT. Randall also reflects on her pregnancy loss and her struggles with coaching while pregnant. Tulsa Douglas and Luisa Neves discuss which sports they would play if they couldn't play ultimate.

Episode 06: Rey Tang

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves, Rey Tang) — Sun, 4 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, Share the Air talks with Rey Tang. She tells us about her experience captaining a college team during the pandemic, and she also reflects upon the difficulties that college teams face going forward. Rey also talks about inclusivity in college programs, and specifically mentions the relationships between A and B teams, and between men's and women's programs. Finally, Rey and Luisa discuss the Asian American community within ultimate. Tulsa and Luisa also answer our first listener question about the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding student athletes having the chance to make money.

Episode 05: Suzanne Fields

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, Share the Air talks with Suzanne Fields. She tells about her beginnings in ultimate, including her helping to begin the women's division. She reflects on how far the women's game has come, and also on how much further the sport has to go on its path of gender equity. Suz also talks about her ongoing work with the Ultimate Hall of Fame. She talks about how the organization is working to be more inclusive, as well as its many other projects, goals, and hopes going forward.

We are taking a week off, so you'll hear us again on July 4th! If you want to listen before then, check out our bonus episodes on our Patreon page!

Also, this week, Share the Air is excited to announce that we have a new sponsor, the Centre for Applied Neuroscience! Enjoy our teaching moments in this episode, and in each new episode for the rest of the season, and if you're interested, check out their website. If you try any of their services, let them know that you found out about them from the Share the Air podcast!

Episode 04: Khunsa Amin

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Luisa Neves, Khunsa Amin, Tulsa Douglas) — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, Share the Air talks with Khunsa Amin. She shares her experience in and around the NYC ultimate scene, including culture-building with her mixed team, Turnstyle; administration with PUL's New York Gridlock Ultimate; and organizing at the youth and adult levels with DiscNY. Khunsa also shares a plethora of anti-oppressive practices while describing her work at Both/And and in her local neighborhood.

This week, Share the Air also launches our Patreon! Check it out for bonus episodes, chances to get VC Ultimate and Share the Air swag, and mental resilience consultations with legendary coach, Tiina Booth.

Episode 03: Jenna Weiner

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves, Jenna Weiner) — Sun, 6 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, we talk with Jenna Weiner about her experience playing in the Mixed division and what it has to offer to the sport of ultimate, as well as her disc golf career, and the gender inequities that exist in the sport. Jenna also discusses her work with Athlete Ally, her work as an activist for the trans community, and more.

Athletic Equality Index: https://aei.athleteally.org/

What ultimate can learn from quidditch: https://ultiworld.com/2021/04/20/broom-goes-the-dynamite-what-ultimate-can-learn-from-quidditch/

Jenna's Skyd article: https://skydmagazine.com/2017/03/competitive-advantage-transgender-people/

Episode 02: Amel Awadelkarim

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Tulsa Douglas, Amel Awadelkarim, Luisa Neves) — Sun, 30 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, we talk with Amel Awadelkarim about her time playing with Tulsa on U24s, her time playing against Tulsa on Fury, and discovering how to help her team while injured. Amel also discusses her experience with the Color of Ultimate, as well as the upcoming Con10ent Tour, and more.

Share the Air is hosted and edited by Tulsa Douglas and Luisa Neves. It is planned and produced by Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves, and Tim Bobrowski. Share the Air's music is by Grey Devlin and Christopher Hernandez. Share the Air is sponsored by the National Ultimate Training Camp and VC Ultimate.

Con10ent Tour information: https://discoverdiversity.org/con10ent

Ultimate Impact information: https://ultimate-impact.org/

Episode 01: Dom Fontenette

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Luisa Neves, Dominique Fontenette, Tulsa Douglas) — Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This episode, we talk with Dom Fontenette about her playing career and recent retirement, her thoughts on leadership, what makes a good teammate and person, what she plans on doing next, and more.

Share the Air is recorded and edited by Tulsa Douglas and Luisa Neves. It is planned and produced by Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves, and Tim Bobrowski. This episode's music is by Grey Devlin and Bonus Points. Share the Air is sponsored by the National Ultimate Training Camp and VC Ultimate.

Trailer (with Tulsa Douglas and Luisa Neves)

team@sharetheairpodcast.com (Timothy Bobrowski) — Thu, 13 May 2021 19:27:39 +0000

Share the Air is recorded and edited by Tulsa Douglas and Luisa Neves. It is planned and produced by Tulsa Douglas, Luisa Neves, and Tim Bobrowski. This episode’s intro music is by Grey Devlin outro music is by Bonus Points. Share the Air is sponsored by NUTC and VC Ultimate.