Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast
Episodes
196 - Boston Roller Derby, 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's tournament season! In this episode, we preview the road to the 2026 WFTDA North America Northeast Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan coming up May...
195 - Handle Hard Better
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dig into a powerful mindset shift inspired by Duke basketball coach Kara Lawson: it never gets easier—you just get better at han...
194 - STOP Spiraling!!
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your thoughts aren’t always telling you the truth—and when you believe every negative one, it’s easy to spiral. Which can be a real distraction ...
193 - Neurodivergence in Roller Derby with Miss Tea Maven and Merry Khaos
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by special guests, Miss Tea Maven from Denver Roller Derby and Merry Khaos from Harrisburg Area Roller Derby. Both are...
192: Start Mattering
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real secret to a strong team isn’t talent—but mattering?In this episode, we break down how making people feel seen, valued, and apprec...
191 - Joy is a Path to Success
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Alysa Liu—one of figure skating’s most compelling comeback stories. Once a teenage prodigy w...
190 - Strike the Forge with Lily Gaskell
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode and learn the power of chocolate!A sweet special guest this week -- Lily Gaskell! Lily steered away from sports as a young pers...
189 - Is Lead Jammer Overpowered? (with special guest Code Adam from Arch Rival)
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode asks big questions. Are there ways to have less blowout games in roller derby? Is lead jammer overpowered? Should we change starts...
188 - When It All Falls Apart
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our heroes become gods...and then sometimes, our gods become human. This week we’re diving into the Olympics, figure skating, the Quad God, and the ...
Runback! Gold Medalist ERIN JACKSON - Embracing Opportunities to Learn
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Runback episode!! The podcast is back and we're starting by looking back on this conversation from 2020 with Erin Jackson. Since this interview, E...
187 - Why You NEED an Off Season
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout doesn’t show up all at once — it creeps in slowly, disguised as exhaustion, irritability, or the sinking feeling that you’re no longer d...
186 - The BIG Question: Competitive or Fun? Finding Your Team's Direction
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It started with a simple exercise — a wall of sticky notes and one question: Do you want the league to be competitive or fun? What happened next rev...
185: The Wheel Deal Documentary
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Super Smash Ho aka Nicole Doucette, producer of The Wheel Deal roller derby documentary focusing on the Terminal City Rolle...
184 - Break FREE of the Perfection Trap
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"We could be freeeee....." This episode is for the perfectionists out there and how we can break ourselves out of cycle of the trap of perfe...
183 - Unleash Your Alter Ego
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about stepping into character and embracing your roller derby identity and alter ego to give yourself to be competitive and el...
182 - What Your Coach Won’t Tell You
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I read a book that made me mad...and then it made me think.In this episode, we uncover the hard truths about competition that coaches often leave out....
JACKIE DANIELS Special Guest! 181 - Longevity in Roller Derby
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I welcome one of my favorite people and long time heroes in roller derby to the podcast -- Jackie Daniels! During this Jackie-Jackie connec...
180 - Why You CAN'T MISS MRDA Champs this year!
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are getting a preview of MRDA Champs coming up with special guest, Showtime!Showtime aged up from the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) ...
NOMAD Special Guest! 179 - The Power of Showing Up for Each Other
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode has special guest -- NoMad (from NoMad Coaching)! NoMad has played, coached, and officiated at high levels of play all around the ...
178 - You Belong Here: Creating a Culture of Connection
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a team unforgettable? It's not just the wins—it's the weird, wild, and deeply human moments that bond people together. From momen...
177 - One More Jam
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you approached each day knowing it could be the last time doing the things you love? In this heartfelt episode, I explore the philosophy of Me...
PEACEWAR Special Guest! 176 - Hard Work Pays Off
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm joined by the unstoppable PeaceWar telling the stories of her beginnings in derby to her proudest moments on the track. From enduring g...
175 - 9 Mistakes To Avoid Joining a New Team
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New League, Who Dis?Whether you're transferring from another league or lacing up for the very first time, starting fresh on a new roller derby team ca...
174 - Before the Season Falls Apart: Build the Trust That Holds It Together
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great teams don’t crumble because of talent gaps — they fall apart when trust breaks down. In this episode, we dig into why trust is the foundatio...
173 - 4 Tricks for Winning Your Mental Game
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD!!!In roller derby, your toughest opponent might just be your own mind. If negative thoughts and outside noise are holding you bac...
172 - 3 Leadership Traps That Hold Athletes Back
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, uncover three common leadership mistakes that limit growth -- and learn how to develop confident, self-sufficient athletes who can ha...
171 - Before you quit derby, listen to this first
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the thing you once loved—your sport, your career, your passion—starts to feel like a burden? In this episode, we dive into the c...
170 - Bruised but Proud: Finding Meaning in the Pain
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we choose to suffer? Why do we volunteer for the bruises, the exhaustion, the late-night tournament planning sessions, the endless drills? This...
169 - Stepping Up: How the World Cup Got it Right
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m diving into highlights of the Roller Derby World Cup 2025 and stacking the entire event up against last year’s Championships! You may remember...
168 - Beyond Skill: What It Really Takes to Make a Top 8 World Cup Team
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go backstage at the Roller Derby World Cup for interviews with skaters and coaches from USA, Australia, Sweden, Argentina, and Cana...
167 - Your Ultimate Guide to the Roller Derby World Cup
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode covers absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know before watching or attending the Roller Derby World Cup this week! Listen during yo...
166 - Team Poland Roller Derby
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in Europe for the last team interview before the World Cup talking to Team Poland! Mother Blocker (Team Manager) and Hell Stork (Captai...
165 - Team Indigenous Rising Roller Derby
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's World Cup Team interview is with Indigenous Rising! BeastMode, Smackagawea, and Coach Krispy took time out of their team training weekend ...
164 - Team Brazil Roller Derby
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about Team Brazil! Naclara and Maria Loca share their stories and the challenges of pursuing roller derby in their country and how th...
163 - Imposter Syndrome in Roller Derby: Lead Jammer or Just Lucky?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I revisit a topic that’s been echoing through my conversations lately—Imposter Syndrome. I’ve heard it from teammates, podcast ...
162 - Black Diaspora Roller Derby
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Full house this episode with Black Diaspora Roller Derby! Diamond (cofounder of Black Disapora), Quadzilla (coach), Lightning McLynn, Archangel Anarch...
161 - Team Finland Roller Derby
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I got to talk to Team Finland and discover the secret to being one of the happiest countries in the world with Eerika aka Queerika of Helsi...
160 - Team Austria, Hosts of the Roller Derby World Cup!
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guests are Bellaciao from Vienna Roller Derby and Hell-o Kitty from the Fearless Bruisers of Innsbruck, Austria, hosts of the Roller Derby...
159 - EARN IT on the Track: 6 Ways to Build Trust and Respect
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share six ways to build trust and earn respect in your roller derby league. These are lessons I've picked up over the last 15 y...
158 - Team Iceland Roller Derby
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I spoke with Ice Sickle and Mango about Team Iceland this week! What is it like to have the only roller derby team on an island? How did they obtain a...
157 - Team Taiwan Roller Derby
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I got to talk to Sarah aka Shaolin Spocker from the Rose City Rollers and Shannon aka Shenanigans from Terminal City Roller Derby about Tea...
156 - South Africa Roller Derby
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four members of Team South Africa Roller Derby came on the show this week to tell us about their team's journey going into the World Cup! I talked wit...
155 - Don't THINK. ACT!
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create a chemical reaction between yourself and a teammate? How do you create inspiration? Practice is good for developing fundamental skil...
154 - Fuego Latino Roller Derby
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I got to talk with Nohemy Michel Martinez aka "Noh Mames!", one of the founders of Fuego Latino! I’m talking to teams going to ...
153 - Team Japan Roller Derby
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I get to talk to two members of Team Japan -- Emily aka Primm Reaper and Manami aka Sailor Boom! I’m talking to teams going to the World C...
152 - How to Avoid 14 Mistakes Team Captains Make
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your team has voted you in as Team Captain. Congratulations! You are trusted as a leader. Whether it's your first time or you've done it for y...
151 - Recap of No Borders Derby Tournament
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I recap all 11 games of the No Borders Derby Tournament that took place this past weekend in Portland, Oregon hosted by the Rose City...
150 - Chasing That Moment
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to get discouraged or disillusioned in sports. There's always a risk of disappointment or failure. No matter how hard you work, chances are ...
149 - Queens of Pain
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I discuss the documentary that came out on DVD in 2021, "Queens of Pain", directed and produced by Cassie Hay and Amy Winston. Th...
148 - Team Desi
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've got a special guest this week! My teammate and skater for Team Desi Roller Derby, Rachel (aka Machel aka Benefiel aka R Prasad aka Mace Hindu) is...
147 - Building a Championship Mindset with Head Coach of Arch Rival, The Saint
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a special guest today! The Saint is Head Coach of Arch Rival, the number two team in the WORLD who fought for the Hydra at WFTDA Champs ...
146 - You Can Do Hard Things: Shark Punching Season
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's shark punching season and I'll outline the four steps to help you get there. Struggling under high pressure situations? Imposter Syndrome...
145 - From Jitters to Jams: Thriving Under Derby Pressure
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Competition can be crushing. But what if you could embrace the pressure and channel those nerves into power and creativity? Let's talk about how t...
144 - Injury Recovery Mindset
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we find ourselves waiting until...we are whole again and we get our lives back. How can we keep our mindset strong while our body is in reco...
143 - Waiting Until...You Are Enough
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You or someone close to you really needs this one. This podcast is brought to you by Roller Derby Athletics. Visit Roller Derby Athletics at ...
142 - DREAM BIG
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let your dreams be dreams! I give you permission to dream bigger....by sharing the story of my team's trip to Iceland to compete internationally...
141 - 5 Ways to Make Me LOVE Champs Again
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This was the first year I didn't love watching Champs. Why? Let's talk about it and how to get that magic back. This podcast is brought to you by Ro...
140 - Building Confidence
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for coaches helping new skaters learn roller derby for the first time. I share my entire Week 1 Curriculum for building confidence and...
139 - Secrets for Rookie Season Success
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Advice about gear, mindset, and training for before you start skating, during new skater clinics, and making the most of your rookie season. What to d...
138 - Your Goals Aren't Exciting Enough
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to stop procrastinating, stay out of the boredom zone, free yourself from the anxiety zone, and find that flow state. Resource - Flow: The Psych...
137 - Get Back Up Again
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, a NEW episode! This is really happening! This episode shares stories of being knocked down and getting back up again to play your sport. This p...
134 - How We Learn
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do our left brain and right brain process learning something new? Also would a different way of training our skaters take all the emotional psycho...
136 - October Return to Play Update!
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The WFTDA released a new update for Return to Play Guidelines! Join the Discord and connect with other listeners: https://discord.gg/CZnAw6QtFY Find o...
135 - You Won't Regret It
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about why your teammates skip practice. Join the Discord and connect with other listeners: https://discord.gg/CZnAw6QtFY 📷 by Ciara Ja...
133 - The Perils of Power
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming better leaders this week! What happens to people in your roller derby league who are given a position of power? How does their viewpoint chan...
132 - THIS COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SAVE YOUR SMALL TOWN LEAGUE!! How many small town roller derby leagues have vanished in the last decade? How many could have been saved if they had kn...
131 - YOU HAVE OPTIONS
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to play some roller derby? Want to play MORE roller derby?!? This week, I am joined by Orange Whip, an unofficial ambassador for other styles of ...
130 - Narrow Your Focus
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is about narrowing your focus and keeping your eyes on the finish line for your goals. 📷 by Lost Creek Studios Find our transcr...
129 - How the REVISED WFTDA Return to Play Guidelines Affect Your Team
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The REVISED WFTDA Return to Play Guidelines are FINALLY here! What do they mean for your team? It means most leagues can go directly to Baseline and g...
128 - Return to Play Update from the WFTDA!!
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Can we skate or what?!?" is what many have been asking. WFTDA hosted a Skate of the Union to update the community on....everything. The upcomin...
127 - Small League Survival Guide
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Dan is here! After last week's episode about taking on obstacles, I wanted to follow up a topic we've been wanting to discuss for a long time. W...
126 - Facing Obstacles Unlocks Your Superpowers! (aka Play the Unplayable Piano)
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm sharing stories of how obstacles pushed people to new creative heights and made them try things they never would have attempted o...
125 - Coaching the New Curriculum! (with special guest Chili of the WFTDA Task Force)
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many listeners have been wondering, what is it going to be like to return to play? And how do we help our coaches use the new curriculum? In thi...
124 - MORE Answers to YOUR Questions about the New Curriculum!! (featuring special guest members of the Task Force)
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will be very beneficial to your team and league to help answers questions that have been coming up about the new curriculum. Our guides o...
123 - What if...? (on HBO's "Women of Troy" documentary)
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if Michael Jordan's injury in his second season in the NBA was the end of his story and we never heard from him again? This episode is a St...
122 - Answers to YOUR Questions about the New Curriculum!! (featuring special guest members of the Task Force)
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're moving into a new era of roller derby without minimum skill requirements! This means we can get more people involved in the sport and playing th...
121 - Crash Course on Culture (What Your Team Needs Right Now) with special guest leadership coach, Iggy Perillo
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's clean out your league's culture closet and only keep what sparks joy! This year might be your best opportunity EVER to have a real impact ...
120 - I'M BACK!
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where you started does NOT determine how far you will go. Anything IS possible. This episode is about: my continued recovery from Post Concussion Sy...
119 - Identity Loss and Post Traumatic Growth
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to talk about Identity Loss after Trauma and Post Traumatic Growth. I think this is a very relatable topic because even though I cam...
118 - Derby Names
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about derby names! How do you pick one out? Are derby names necessary? Are derby names outdated? What do derby names mean to you? Special n...
117 - Concussion Phenotypes and being your own Health Care Advocate
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to go into detail of the different types of concussion symptoms and what different types of specialists you can follow up with in yo...
116 - Post Concussion Syndrome
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is National Concussion Awareness Day. This episode is a little vulnerable as I'm sharing my personal history of concussions and being diagnosed ...
Listen to The Go Find Out Podcast to hear a familiar voice!
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I was a guest on The Go Find Out Podcast and my episode came out today. If you want to be inspired by interviews with badass women who kicked their fe...
115 - NO MORE 27 IN 5???
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Dan and I discuss the newly announced Vision and Objectives that have been released by the WFTDA concerning the future of Minim...
114 - Empowering New Leaders with Leadership Coach Iggy Perillo
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"You're leading people. You're not leading data." (Iggy Perillo) We have a special guest this week! Leadership Coach Iggy Perillo is on the podcast a...
113 - FOUR Ways to Level Up Your Coaching
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Dan is back! This week, we discuss our TOP FOUR level up lessons from a coaching perspective. How do you become the leader your team needs...
112 - My TOP FOUR Derby Level Up Stories
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm doing some story telling and share the top four level up moments from my roller derby career. These were instances where I rose to a pa...
111 - Building Relationships with your Teammates (The Animal Crossing episode)
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That's right. This week, I'm talking about Animal Crossing: New Horizons. What effect does this video game have on perfectionists? How about coping wi...
110 - FUN vs SERIOUS...A Roller Derby Struggle
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us want to be super duper serious in roller derby and achieve way hard. Some of us don't want to play this sport unless it's fun. How do we fi...
109 - I'm Great and You're Not...Level Up Your Team
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If roller derby goes away, are we still friends? Or is this all our relationship is built on? This week's podcast starts off examining different...
108 - Finding Fuel to Drive You to the Next Level (Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and the Chicago Bulls part 2)
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week continues the multi-part series on Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and the Chicago Bulls. As I share the story of championships 2 thru 6, we s...
107 - The Real Mark of a Star is How Much Better You Can Make Your Teammates (Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and the Chicago Bulls)
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week continues the multi-part series on Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and the Chicago Bulls. I explore Phil Jackson's leadership style and his 11...
106 - Relentless
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be relentless? What would it be like to shed your fears, failures, and worries about the expectations of others? What would it be...
PUNCHY O'GUTS Special Guest! - 105 - Inclusive Coaching and Return to Play Training
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, I spoke with Punchy O'Guts of 4EYES Coaching + Publications. Punchy is invested in using positivity, compassion, and forward-thinki...
104 - Racism in Roller Derby: Don't Pass the Star
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We need to address racism in ourselves and in our teams and leagues. Don't juke around it. Break through the wall. It's a harder path and can be reall...
MAURINE FILIP Special Guest! - 103 - Building Resilience
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I got to talk to Maurine Filip! Maurine Filip has played for Stockholm Roller Derby Allstars for many years and recently moved to Australia...
ERIN JACKSON Special Guest! - 102 - Embracing Opportunities to Learn
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we get to learn about the inspirational journey and competitive mindset of Erin Jackson. Erin Jackson is a jammer for Jacksonville Roller D...
BALLER SHOT CALLER Special Guest! - 101 - Racism and Call-out Culture in Roller Derby
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is NOT sponsored by Mota. “Don’t stop having conversations because it’s uncomfortable. I’ve been uncomfortable 32 years of my li...
My Gratitude Letter to Bonnie D. Stroir - A Very Special 100th Episode (The Puppy Talk and Leadership Lessons)
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate our very special 100th episode, I am giving an audio letter of gratitude to Bonnie D. Stroir. She inspired me on my path to becoming a be...
099 - The Science of Gratitude
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People love complaining. It seems harmless, it connects us as human beings when we can vent to each other or agree with each other on social media. Ve...