Bump Set Chat! The place to hear from your favorite volleyball personalities!
Episodes
Luciano Palonsky | Pro Volleyball Career & Olympic Experience
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Luciano Palonsky, professional volleyball player for Argentina, to break down his incredible volleyball journey—fr...
From Protégé to Head Coach: Nick MacRae on Following a Legend
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Nick MacRae, the new head coach of Long Beach State Men’s Volleyball, opens up about his transition from longtime assistant to ta...
4 Olympics, One Legacy | Lucianno De Cecco Volleyball Journey
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with 4-time Olympic volleyball player Luciano De Cecco, one of the greatest setters in the world, to break do...
From VakifBank to Team Canada: Giovanni Guidetti’s Incredible Coaching Story
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive interview, legendary volleyball coach Giovanni Guidetti opens up about his coaching journey — from dominating with VakifBank Istan...
Why Versatility Matters: Nato Dickinson’s Championship Mindset at Long Beach State
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Long Beach State’s Nato Dickinson shares his journey to becoming a national champion, the culture that drives LBSU Volleyball, and why being adaptab...
Nataliia Klimenova: From Pro Volleyball to Coaching the Next Generation
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the volleyball journey of Nataliia Klimenova — from learning the sport in Eastern Europe, to playing professional volleyball overseas, comp...
Growing Up Bay to Bay: Matt Houlihan on His Path from Athlete to Club Director
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive interview, Bay to Bay Volleyball Club Director Matt Houlihan shares his incredible journey from playing for Bay to Bay as a kid to l...
Erin Virtue Interview: Olympic Volleyball, Leadership & Coaching Michigan
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive interview, Erin Virtue, Head Coach of Michigan Volleyball and Team USA Women’s Volleyball assistant coach, shares her inspiring jo...
TJ DeFalco Interview | Team USA Volleyball | 2x Olympian Talks Career & Motivation
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive Team USA volleyball interview, TJ DeFalco, a two-time Olympian and pro athlete, talks about his volleyball journey, career lessons, ...
Bulgarian Icon Vladimir Nikolov on Volleyball, Family, and Raising Champions
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Vladimir Nikolov, one of Bulgaria’s greatest volleyball players and a true international legend. In this e...
Alan KnipeAlan Knipe Interview | Long Beach State Volleyball Coach on Building Champions
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Alan Knipe, head coach of Long Beach State Men’s Volleyball and former USA Volleyball head coach. In this...
Brittany Abercrombie | USC Star to Pro Volleyball with Athletes Unlimited & Orlando Valkyries
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 Brittany Abercrombie shares her incredible volleyball journey — from playing at USC, competing with Athletes Unlimited, to becoming a pro with ...
Eleu Choy Interview - UH Men’s Volleyball & Hawaiʻi Roots
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exclusive interview with Eleu Choy, standout player for the University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball team. In this conversation, Eleu ...
Overcoming the Odds: Cassidy Lichtman’s Volleyball Story
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From overcoming a devastating childhood injury to competing at the highest levels of volleyball, Cassidy Lichtman’s story is one of resilience and p...
Taylor Crabb’s Beach Volleyball Journey: Wins, Setbacks, and Comebacks
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Hawaiian roots to the Olympic stage — Taylor Crabb’s volleyball journey is as exciting as it is inspiring. After dominating at Long Beach Sta...
Nyadholi Thokbuom Talks Pro Volleyball, Team Canada & Her Journey
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nyadholi Thokbuom discusses her volleyball journey: Mount Royal University ➡️ Pro Volleyball ➡️ Team Canada. Don’t miss this inspiring conve...
Spring with LOVB Omaha, Fall in Japan: Stanford's Sami Francis Big Year
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to go from college volleyball to the professional stage? Stanford star Sami Francis gives us an inside look after her spring with LO...
Not a Star, But a Fighter – Dustin Watten’s Road to the World Stage
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Long Beach to the world stage, Dustin Watten’s journey is one of grit, patience, and relentless hard work. Not the star player, but the one who...
From Player to Coach: Kristen Kelsay’s Return to Michigan State
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Kelsay talks about her volleyball career, her time as a player at Michigan State, and her return to East Lansing as head coach of Spartan Voll...
After Playing pro volleyball Overseas, Morgan Hentz Finds Her Next Chapter, comes home to the PVF!
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Hentz has seen it all - NCAA titles at Stanford, the challenges of pro volleyball abroad, and now, a historic moment as she helps grow the PVF ...
TJ Sanders on His Volleyball Career and Coaching the Next Generation
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2-time Olympian and former Team Canada volleyball setter TJ Sanders joins us for a powerful and inspiring conversation about the full arc of his caree...
How Joe Worsley is Changing the Game - UH to Pro Volleyball and Out of System
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Hawaii to France — Joe Worsley's Volleyball Journey 🌍Joe Worsley, former standout setter for the University of Hawai'i, has taken his game t...
Skyler Pierce’s Story: Passion, Power, and the Path to Nebraska
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skyler Pierce’s journey to becoming a key player for Nebraska Volleyball includes a surprising twist - redshirting. Learn how sitting out her first ...
Spanish Setter, NCAA Star, Pro Player: Meet Raquel Lázaro
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spanish national team setter Raquel Lázaro shares her story—how volleyball took her from Spain NCAA powerhouse programs at USC and Louisville, and ...
Madi Bugg’s Volleyball Journey: From Stanford to LOVB Atlanta
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stanford All-American. International volleyball veteran. Now, LOVB Atlanta’s leader on the court.Madi Bugg’s story captures the evolution of a set...
Island Life & Volleyball: France's Louis Sakanoko’s Journey to Hawaii
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how French volleyball standout Louis Sakanoko made his way to the University of Hawai‘i and became a rising star for the Rainbow Warriors. ...
She's Changing the Game – Emily Ehman Talks Volleyball, Broadcasting & More
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily is a former Northwestern volleyball player turned sports broadcaster based in Chicago. She is a college volleyball analyst for Big Ten Network, ...
Dan Meske: The Leader Behind Louisville’s Next Volleyball Era
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From player to assistant coach and now head coach, Dan Meske’s story is one of hard work, determination, and a deep love for the game. In this video...
Holly McPeak on the Grit, Glory & Growth of a Volleyball Icon
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exclusive interview with Holly McPeak, a 3-time Olympian and one of the greatest beach volleyball players in history. In this candid co...
From Mainland to Island: Kurt Nursterer's Volleyball Story
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From first serves to island vibes 🌴🏐 — University of Hawaii’s Kurt Nursterer shares his volleyball journey, why he chose UH, and what makes ...
Kentucky's Craig Skinner Reflects: Triumphs, Challenges & Coaching Wisdom
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership. Legacy. Championships. Coach Craig Skinner shares the key elements of building a top-tier team and what drives him to keep winning at the ...
Emma Boyd’s Journey: Small Town Dreams, National Team Goals
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Emma BoydFrom a small town in the Yukon to representing Team Canada on the volleyball court, Emma Boyd’s story is one of grit, passion, and pur...
From Hawaii to Team Canada - Amy Ozee's Beach Volleyball Power
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we hit the sand with Amy Ozee — a standout pro beach volleyball player currently competing with Team Canada’s Next Gen squad! Amy previ...
How Cole Hogland Took His Volleyball Game Global | From UH to Pro in Japan
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the beaches of Hawai‘i to the bright lights of Japan’s pro volleyball scene—this is the story of Cole Hogland. A middle blocker at the Univ...
Long Beach State’s Nick MacRae on Coaching, Volleyball, Leadership & Growth!
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 Nick MacRae has been part of the driving force behind Long Beach State Men’s Volleyball, helping lead the team to multiple NCAA Final Four appe...
4 Olympics, 1 Gold Medal, Endless Dedication – Jordan Larson’s Story
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Larson's volleyball journey is nothing short of legendary. From her small-town roots in Nebraska to dominating at the University of Nebraska, s...
Meet McKenna Brand: UCONN Volleyball’s Rising Star!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the volleyball courts of Texas to making waves in the BIG EAST, McKenna Brand has quickly established herself as a key player for UCONN. As a fre...
From Warrior to Cougar: Keoni Thiim’s Volleyball Journey
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keoni Thiim’s Volleyball Journey: From UH to BYU! 🏐In this interview, we sit down with Keoni Thiim, a volleyball player from Hawaii who started h...
From Turkey to the NCAA Volleyball | Interview with Quinnipiac’s Damla Gunes
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Damla Gunes, a setter for Quinnipiac University’s volleyball team, shares her incredible journey from playing volleyball in Turkey to com...
Building the PVF: CEO Jen Spicher on the League’s First Season & What’s Next
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Jen Spicher, CEO of the Professional Volleyball Federation (PVF), to talk about her incredible journey f...
Texas Legend Molly McCage Talks College, Pro Volleyball, and LOVB’s First Season
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly McCage has been a standout player from her days at the University of Texas to her time playing professionally. Now, she’s making history again...
How PME (Christian Herr) Became Volleyball's Favorite Creator
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow volleyball on any of the platforms you have seen some content from @pmevolleyball aka Christian Herr.Content creator, and volleyball ...
All BIG EAST Team! This is Erin Jones' volleyball story!
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All-BIG EAST Team! Meet Erin Jones from St. John's University. As a Sophomore (2023): Played in 128 sets and started in all 35 of the Red Storm’s ma...
Inside the Northeast Volleyball Club with one of the founders, Cat Dailey Minyard
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Girls 15.1 Head Coach, NEVBC FounderAfter a decorated playing career, co-founder and director Cat Dailey Minyard is passing along her volleyball ex...
Inside the Northeast Volleyball Club with one of the founders, Garrett Minyard
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Garrett Minyard, co-founder and club director, of the Northeast Volleyball Club, in Connecticut. Before starting Northeast Volleyball Club, Coach...
Meet the man behind the Art of Jumping - Tyler Ray
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Tyler Ray, The Jump Guy,! He is a Jump Technique Specialist, former Professional Dunker, and the man behind the Art of Jumping. He dives into jum...
Elevating Women’s Volleyball: Team Canada coach Shannon Winzer’s Inspirational Story
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Shannon Winzer, the head coach of Team Canada’s women’s volleyball team and a trailblazer in the sport. As the only female head coach at the ...
2 time Olympian TEAM USA Volleyball Setter Kawika Shoji
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Kawika Shoji - national champion and player of the year honors, two-time Olympian earning him a bronze medal and captainship, a position on the b...
Meet WNBA sensation, 5th pick in the 2024 draft and OHIO STATE alum, Jacy Sheldon
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jacy Sheldon a professional basketball player who gained recognition for her exceptional skills and contributions to the sport during her college...
Meet Team Canada's Men's Volleyball Libero, Justin Lui
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Olympian, Professional Volleyball Player, Developmental Coach, this is Justin Lui! He is an Olympic athlete, competing with the Canadian Men...
1st Canadian in the LOVB volleyball league and part of Team Canada - Vicky Savard!
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vicky is an outside hitter from Jonquière, Quebec, Canada, who earned her spot on the Canadian Women’s National Team at age 28. She helped Canada ...
The Rise of Kelly Hunter: A Husker Legend’s Volleyball Journey
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hunter, a three-time Husker All-American and two-time national champion, was promoted to assistant coach on Dec. 22, 2021. Hunter previously sp...
Berkeley Oblad’s Road to the Pros: A Volleyball Journey
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Berkeley, who plays for the Vegas Thrill. Hear about her journey from playing college ball at Utah and then over seas in the pro legaues. Now sh...
From Ground Zero to Game Day: Anders Nelson's Journey with Vanderbilt Volleyball
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to start a division 1 NCAA volleyball program from scratch? Anders Nelson coach of Vanderbilt is in the midst of that right now! A ri...
University of Hawai'i and the Volleyball Story of Riley Wagoner: from the sand to the court!
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Riley Wagoner who played for the University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team. Known for her athleticism, versatility, and strong work e...
From College Courts to Pro Volleyball: Teagan DeFalco’s Story
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Teagan DeFalco a native of Long Beach, Calif. and was a critical piece on the Lopes roster that earned the No. 7 seed in the 2022 NCAA Champions...
TEAM USA VOLLEYBALL player Mike Marshman, from upstate NY to the PROSs
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NY Capital Region native on the USA Men’s National Volleyball team. Raised in Glenmont, Michael Marshman’s volleyball journey started as a happy ...
Rocky Top Volleyball - Coach Eve Rackham Watt and her volleyball story
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Eve Rackham Watt Eve Rackham Watt is the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers women's volleyball team. Since taking the helm in 2018, she ...
Meet the Columbus Fury's Jill Gillen! An outside hitter that soars!
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jill Gillen, a Stilwell, Kansas native, is a highly skilled volleyball player that will be playing her second season with the Columbus Fury in t...
Matt Anderson - 4 TIME OLYMPIAN - Face of TEAM USA volleyball player
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off of his 4th Olympics in Paris, a Bronze Medal in his pocket here is Team USA Matt Anderson's volleyball journey. From upstate NY, to @p...
Meet TEAM USA volleyball player Mason Briggs
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet @masonsbriggs libero for Team USA He was raised in Valencia, CA, with his parents, Steve & Dina, and two older brothers, Trevor and Tann...
Malia Shoji was named the eighth head coach in UNLV volleyball history on 2023, here is her journey
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Malia Shoji, head coach of @UNLVAthletics Volleyball team Malia Shoji was named the eighth head coach in UNLV volleyball history on January ...
Meet 3-time National Coach of the Year Kirsten Bernthal Booth, Creighton Bluejays volleyball coach
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet @gocreighton volleyball head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth. She shares her amazing journey to Creighton and offers some amazing insight on ho...
Meet TEAM USA volleyball player Tim McIntosh
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Hardworking American Libero (USA National Team) Norceca Continental Championship Gold Medal ~ Austrian Cup Champion & Austrian League Champi...
The sports INSOLES YOU see everywhere and the story behind it! VKTRY Gear w CEO, Steve Wasik
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Steve Wasik, CEO of VKTRY Gear and hear the story behind the insole! VKTRY Performance Insoles are the first-ever high-performance athlete insol...
MATT ULMER Head coach Oregon Women's Volleyball team and his amazing volleyball journey.
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Matt Ulmer here his volleyball journey along with coaching advice and advice for young players! Through seven seasons as head coach of the Oreg...
Caylee Parker, UCONN Alumni volleyball player and her experience from playing in college to the pros
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Caylee Parker former student athlete from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor's of Science in Allied Health Sciences. Volleyball st...
Volleyball Phenomenon: Amber Igiede's Journey to from Baton Rouge to Hawaii and beyond!
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Amber Igiede, a professional volleyball player that just wrapped up her first pro season in Italy. Amber stopped by the podcast to share her jou...
Building a Legacy: Jojo Persico's Impact on College Volleyball
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jojo Persico, caoch of the St John's volleyball team for the last 20 years! Jojo shares her amazing, inciteful volleyball journey. A St. Fra...
Guilherme Voss his journey from Brazil to play volleyball at Hawaii is complete!
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet @hawaiiathletics Men's volleyball player, Guilherme Voss. He share his story how he came to Hawaii and his time playing for the Rainbow Warr...
Cody Kessel - Team USA Men's volleyball, Pro & Princeton Alumni
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Cody Kessel Team USA and professional volleyball athlete. 8 seasons abroad in the Swiss and German professional leagues. German Champion 2021, ...
Canadian Volleyball Sensation: Shainah Joseph's Global Journey!
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Shainah Joseph a member of Team Canada women's volleyball team. She shares her volleyball journey from Ottawa to the college days as a Flori...
On and Off the Court: Meet UConn Volleyball Standouts Doga Kutlu & Emma Werkmeister
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experience the excitement of UConn Volleyball with this exclusive video featuring Doga Kutlu and Emma Werkmeister. Follow along as we explore their j...
Chaz Galloway - University Hawaii Outside Hitter. From football to volleyball!
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in San Diego, Calif. Intends to major in business marketing and entrepreneurship Has two sisters Older sister Cambria played volleyball and trac...
Jacob Pasteur the amazing volleyball player from OSU Buckeyes and his volleyball journey!
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State Volleyball player Jacob Pasteur, he shares his great volleyball journey from Maryland to OSU and the National Team. He also talks about cr...
Meet Jaylen Reyes, Associate coach with the University of Nebraska's women's volleyball team!
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jaylen Reyes joined the Nebraska volleyball program as an assistant coach in March 2018. Reyes coaches the Husker liberos and defense while helping c...
Erik Shoji, libero for TEAM USA Volleyball and Team ZAKSA!
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Erik Shoji an American professional volleyball player who plays as a libero for ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle and the U.S. national team. Shoji was a...
Spyros Chakas - From GREECE to Hawaii, playing volleyball at UH. National Championship, COVID and more!
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Spyros Chakas! A phenomenal volleyball player from Greece that was recrutied to come play for @hawaiiathletics Men's Volleyball program. As h...
UCONN Volleyball: In great hands with coach Ellen Herman-Kimball
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Coach Ellen and hear about the team she is building to be competitive in the Big East and beyond. Trying to mirror the success the men and women...
Volleyball collegiate coaching is more than just the X's & O's meet DePaul's head coach Marie Zidek
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Maire Zidek, she stopped by the podcast to share her volleyball journey. It was a fascinating conversation about more than just the game of voll...
US PRO VOLLEYBALL IS HERE! Meet Amy Pauly Coach of the Orlando Valkyries!
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
USC women's volleyball associate head coach Amy Pauly has been named the first head coach of the Orlando Pro Volleyball Federation, the organizati...
Strive, not survive creating a winning mindset and a great volleyball culture at Fresno State! Meet Leisa Rosen
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Leisa Rosen Head coach of the Fresno State Volleyball team! In her first year she coached her team win the Mountain West championship! In her t...
Micah Christenson, setter for TEAM USA Volleyball! One of the WORLD"s BEST Setters!
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Member of the Men's National Team since 2013 Captained U.S. MNT during all tournaments played in 2019 Played professionally in Italy since 2015 R...
Jake Barreau: Michigan State's Dynamic Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator and libero whisperer
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 Get to know Jake Barreau, the powerhouse addition to Michigan State's volleyball coaching team! In this exclusive video, we delve into Jake&...
Digging Deep with Hudson Bates: His volleyball journey a AVP Pro to coaching at Ohio State!
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Hudson Bate's Ohio State Men's Volleyball Associate Head coach. He stopped by the podcast to share his amazing volleyball history! •...
Freshman year playing D1 college volleyball! WHAT's IT LIKE!
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Maggie Carley a member of the Women's UCONN Huskies volleyball team. She joins the podcast to share her journey to UCONN and tells us what t...
Across Continents and Courts: The Volleyball Story of Taylor Hammond
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Hammond joined the Stanford staff as The Kawika and Erik Shoji Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator in July 2023. H...
Kupono Fey from University Hawaii Volleyball team to the pros and back home coaching UH!
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kupono Fey from University Hawaii Volleyball team to the pros and back home coaching UH!
UCONN HUSKY VB's Karly Berkland's volleyball journey! What's that last year as a senior like?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Karly Berkland who plays for the the UConn women's volleyball team as a libero. She is from Williamsburg, Iowa. She shares her path from pla...
How does one start a competitive Volleyball club? Pat Ryan, Director of Husky shares his secret!
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Pat Ryan, the director of the Connecticut-based Husky Volleyball Club joins us to share his fascinating story of how his passion for ...
Unlocking College Volleyball: Insights with UCONN asst. coach Peter Netisingha
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Peter Netisingha who joined the UConn women's volleyball staff as an assistant coach in February, 2022.I first met Peter this past summer at...