Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast

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...

098 - The Future of Roller Derby with Double H (Executive Director of the WFTDA)

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Releasing this special episode with Double H a day early! In this episode, we discuss the future of roller derby and the big questions that are alwa...

097 - Who Do You Want To Be? Who Are You Becoming?

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by Maslow's hierarchy of needs, I have created the derby athlete hierarchy of needs, outlining all the levels of the pyramid you need to to s...

BONNIE THUNDERS Special Guest! - 096 - FUNDAMENTALS (and kittens)

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Where do I even begin? Bonnie Thunders has accomplished sooo much in this sport! Teams and players change their strategy and playing style to defend a...

095 - HIVE MIND

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you don't quite "fit in" with your team or league? Do you struggle as a leader influencing your teammates? Do you find yourself in co...

The History of Roller Derby (Story Time with Jackie)

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I researched the history of the sport of roller derby from 1935 to 1999. From Leo Seltzer and Transcontinental Roller Derby to RollerGames of the 1980...

LOREN MUTCH Special Guest! - 094 - Growing Up in Roller Derby

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“It’s so easy to fall in love with roller derby when you’re part of something bigger than yourself that pushes you.”   We have a spe...

093 - Rising To Challenges!

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about the journey of growth, learning, and rising to challenges as an athlete and human being. I share some framing devices for when y...

The Most Amazing Highest Scoring Jam in Roller Derby (Story Time with Jackie)

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's no better way to grow our wonderful sport than by getting other people emotionally invested. How do you do that? With stories. Let's celebrate...

MR. TESTOSTERONE Special Guest! - 092 - Why You Need To Fail

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special guest this week! Mr. Testosterone is a jammer for Vancouver Murder in MRDA and a beacon of positivity. Topics we discuss in this epi...

BORK BORK BORK Special Guest! - 091 - Rebuilding Your League

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are joined by Bork Bork Bork of Windy City Rollers. Windy City had large turnover in 2015 and made organizational and cultural changes t...

Asking for Help, why is this so hard for us? (RUNBACK)

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I talk about Harry Potter in this episode?!??! You'll have to listen to find out. ;-) Continuing from our last episode of getting comfortable w...

090 - Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Here we stand Worlds apart Hearts broken in two, two, two Sleepless nights Losing ground I'm reaching for you, you, you" World in crisis? No matter!...

089 - Roller Derby is Cancelled. Now What?

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Early release for this week's episode to help my wonderful listeners embrace some CALM. Roller Derby is getting cancelled all over along with lots of ...

FEAR IS A LIAR (RUNBACK)

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if fear didn't hold you back? Because fear is a liar. And you shouldn't harbor fear. Today I share personal stories of letting fear ...

088 - What are you trying to prove?

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How hard should we be hitting in roller derby? Only necessary force or everything we have? How do you recover from witnessing a scary derby injury? An...

Kaio-kensi Special Guest! - 087 - Concussions & Brain Safety, Chronic Illness as an Adversary, Training & Recovery

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special guest! This week, I got to talk to Kaio-kensi, jammer for Montreal Roller Derby AND neuroscientist. Topics covered in this super dup...

3 BIGGEST MISTAKES made when transferring leagues (RUNBACK)

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you nee...

086 - 4 Reasons Why People Leave Your Team

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why do people leave your league? What does it say about your culture? Are your league's expectations and demands for skaters too high? Is it ok for pe...

085 - Should You Transfer to Another League? (And Turn Your Back on Family???)

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was a request from a listener who is trying to decide whether or not to transfer to another league. How do you know if it's the right tim...

Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (RUNBACK)

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you nee...

084 - GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD!

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I answer a message written in by a listener that begs the question, how do you help someone who has trouble helping themselves? It's a toug...

SMARTY PANTS Special Guest! - 083 - Positive Communication & Coaching Indicators

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are talking about communication and coaching indicators with Nadia Kean (Smarty Pants) of the Strong Athletic Podcast and clothing brand...

How to Pass Your 27-In-5 and more, Advice for Rookie Skaters (RUNBACK)

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you nee...

082 - EARN Your Spot

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about accepting responsibility, opportunities to learn and improve, and how to EARN YOUR SPOT. In 2020, let's take on more ownership a...

K WOODWARD Special Guest! - 081 - Body Positivity

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

January is a rough time of year for many of us as advertisers keep throwing special diets in our faces, telling us we aren't good enough, that we need...

MOTIVATION (RUNBACK)

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you nee...

080 - Choosing the Right Coach

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another Coach Dan episode! We continue our conversation from last week about coaching. This episode focuses on the expectations of the skaters/team/le...

079 - Do You Need a Head Coach To Get Your Team In Sync?

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Return of Coach Dan! Today we talk about how to get your team in sync on and off the track and the benefits/challenges of different types of coaching ...

3 BIG WAYS to CRUSH New Years Goals! (RUNBACK)

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

RUNBACK EPISODE! I’m releasing a fan favorite from past every two weeks in case you didn’t hear it the first time or might be feeling like you nee...

078 - Leadership in Roller Derby, Bridging the Divide in League Politics!

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Another listener suggested topic this week! How can we avoid having 2-3 people doing everything and getting burned out? How do you bridge the divide b...

077 - Jackie's Christmas List for You

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling introspective is a natural part of the holiday season. This week, I share a list of lessons learned from nature, animals, and travel that have...

076 - Do You Want to Build a B Team?...

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing in our theme of making roller derby accessible to everyone, we're going to talk about leagues setting up into A and B teams, how it affects...

075 - Pregnancy, Returning to Derby, and Finding Balance in Life as Parents and Skaters with Special Guests Liz and Siren

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I asked for the help of two of my teammates -- Lizzy Luscious and Siren Song to ask about their experience going through pregnancy, r...

OPTIMUS GRIME Special Guest! - 074 - Elemental Roller Derby, Becoming an AVATAR, the Vagus Nerve (and Pancake!)

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Optimus Grime LOVES roller derby and Avatar the Last Airbender! In this episode, we talk about elemental roller derby. Are you an Air Jammer? Fire? Ea...

073 - Thankful for Roller Derby! (a special holiday episode)

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's our second audience participation episode!! This time of year, we like to take a moment to appreciate the good things in our lives. The family we...

MISS TEA MAVEN Special Guest! - 072 - Recovering from Injury, Mindset, and Stopping Stigma

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special guest this week!! Miss Tea Maven is an all star jammer who skates for Gotham Girls Roller Derby. She sustained a serious knee injury...

071 - Recap of the 2019 International WFTDA Champs in Montreal!

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by my friend, Bellatrix LeStrangle and we recap the WFTDA Roller Derby World Championship that took place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada this ...

What are you THANKFUL for in roller derby? Tell me! :-)

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be on the podcast? I want to hear from YOU!  This time of year in the United States, we take a moment to stop and appreciate the things w...

070 - Bracket Predictions for International WFTDA Champs in Montreal!

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The conclusion to the post season awaits in Montreal at the annual International WFTDA Championship! Time to do another bracket prediction episode! ;-...

069 - CONQUERING Negative Thoughts!

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is the common theme of the last couple of episodes? It's about choosing your thoughts and taking control of your reactions. Are you going to let ...

068 - My Rules for Surviving Derby Drama Apocalypse (a very special Halloween episode)

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Spooktober! Halloween is almost here! The topic of drama has been on the list for this podcast since the very beginning. But how do you tackle a...

067 - Rookie Skater Challenges & Mindset

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a tough one where the focus is on helping rookie skaters. What happens if you don't pass your minimum skills right away? Is finishing those 27...

00 - Welcome to PT4W! Sharing my top 5 favorite episodes for you to check out first.

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast on Patreon. I'm Jackie Bauer. Thank you for joining me today on the path to becoming...

066 - Becoming a Well Rounded Player (aka Triple Threat)

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was a suggestion from a listener! Why should you become a well rounded player? Why learn both jamming and blocking? How do you become a w...

065 - WINNING THE BIG ONE!! (4 Ways to Build Up Your Team Mental Game)

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a strong mental game as a team? What does it take? I cover the FOUR WAYS my team built up our mental game this year. Listen to story ...

064 - WFTDA Bracket Predictions for Europe Continental Cup!

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

PLAYOFF SEASON continues!! Time to do another bracket prediction episode! ;-) This weekend is my own post season tournament so I won't be able to watc...

063 - This Might Hurt To Hear...Tough Love from a Coach

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features the return of Coach Dan! This topic is a response to an e-mail from a podcast listener but it may apply to you or someone on you...

062 - Roller Derby, Is It Worth It?

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A thoughts and feelings episode! One of our podcast listeners whose question I answered in Finding Your Place on the Team followed up with a question ...

061 - Recap of Seattle International WFTDA Playoffs!

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a recap of the games that took place in Seattle, Washington this past weekend at the International WFTDA Playoffs. There were only TWO...

060 - Preview and Bracket Predictions for WFTDA International Playoffs in Seattle!

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

*Apologies for the late upload! I was eagerly awaiting the sports book stats and I think you won't be disappointed. ;-)* PLAYOFF SEASON continues!! Ti...

MY NEW PODCAST - Tale Wagging: A Gleeful Retelling of little known fairy tales, folklore, history, and more!

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many little known fairy tales, folklore stories, and chapters of history to explore in this world. And so much of it is wack-a-doo, unbel...

059 - Recap of Winston-Salem International WFTDA Playoffs!

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There were close games! There were several upsets! And our bracket was pretty darn good. We got 14 out of 16 outcomes correct! ;-) This episode is a r...

058 - Bracket Predictions for Winston-Salem International WFTDA Playoffs!

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

PLAYOFF SEASON continues!! This week, I called up my announcing friend, Token Red Shirt from Ottawa Valley Roller Derby to help out with bracket predi...

057 - Finding Your Place on the Team (Q & A episode!)

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I asked and you delivered with questions and messages and I picked the ones I thought would flow nicely together for today's episode. Hopefully I can ...

056 - Recap of WFTDA North America East Continental Cup!

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a recap of the games that took place in Lancester, Pennsylvania this past weekend at the WFTDA North America East Continental Cup! Plu...

055 - WFTDA Bracket Predictions for North America East Continental Cup!

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

PLAYOFF SEASON continues!! Time to do another bracket prediction episode! ;-) I'll be getting in the car and driving 12 hours to Pennsylvania to annou...

054 - Change Your Self Limiting Beliefs (with special guest!)

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, I was joined by Grant Porteous, Owner/Life Coach & Consultant at Intentional Life Coaching & Consulting to learn about how to co...

053 - Recap of WFTDA North America West Continental Cup!

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There were close games! There were upsets! And our bracket was pretty darn good. ;-) This episode is a recap of the games that took place in Orem, Uta...

052 - WFTDA Bracket Predictions for North America West Continental Cup!

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

PLAYOFF SEASON starts this weekend!! We have researched and compiled data from the 2019 season and are ready to fill out our brackets together! My fri...

051 - MVP Psychology

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does an MVP look like? What are the qualities we can all agree on? What are the reasons your opponent might pass you over for someone else? Is aw...

050 - Your Circle of Influence (One Ring to Rule them all!)

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are the people closest to you holding you back or driving you forward? Are you being influenced or are you the influencer? What do you do with your fr...

049 - 6 Habits of Uncoachable Players

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does "uncoachable" look like? What does this label mean and what can you do to change it? How can you help your coach help you? How can you help ...

048 - WFTDA 2019 Post Season Seedings & How Rankings Affect Mindset

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rankings and Feelings! What affects rankings and what effect does that ranking have on you? This week's Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Po...

047 - 7 Signs You Are Experiencing Burnout

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You know it's supposed to be fun, right? Roller derby IS fun. If you are losing the fun in derby, you might be close to burnout. But there's hope!! In...

RACHEL ROTTEN Special Guest! - 046 - Switching from Blocker to Jammer, living with Chronic Illness, and more

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I got to sit down and chat with Rachel Rotten across the interwebz! Some of the big topics include league management, being a blocker for ov...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 045 - Game Day Routines!

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our first audience participation episode!! We are talking about bout day rituals or game day routines, whichever you prefer. ;-) What are the things Y...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 044 - Don't be soft. Be aggressive and hit the hole HARD.

16 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode has a brief recap of the events taking place at La Classique Georgia W. Tush tournament in Montreal, Quebec followed by our topic ...

Want to be on the Podcast? Send me your BOUT DAY RITUALS!

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be on the podcast? I want to hear from YOU! Tell me what your Bout Day Rituals are in a minute or less. What’s the most important things you...

043 - 7 Ways to Lose Your Team's Trust

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Dan returns in this episode! Together we discuss 7 big ways to lose your team's trust (the 7 Deadly Sins of Coaching if you will). Trust is not ...

FREIGHT TRAIN Special Guest! - 042 - Jammer Roles and much more!

02 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting over the interwebz with our special guest, Freight Train! We talk about penalty prevention, jammer ro...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 041 - In the Zone

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In our continuing series on how to GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD, we bring up a summary of all the methods we have learned so far and add one more. What is bei...

40 - Getting Past Yourself, Focusing on The Team

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The focus for this week's episode is about getting past yourself and thinking about the team first. How do you get out of your head? I'll share what I...

LACI KNIGHT Special Guest! - 039 - Overtraining, Undereating, Building a Community in your League

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with our special guest, Laci Knight! She shares her knowledge and opinions about overtrai...

MIRACLE WHIPS Special Guest! - 038 - Find Your Purpose

04 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Miracle Whips, jammer for Montreal’s New Skids on the Block and Team Canada. We get into a truly m...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 037 - Concussions & Career Threatening Injuries

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing the conversation from last week, we are talking about major injuries that limit your ability to do anything. We do a deep dive into concuss...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 036 - Recovering from Injury

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This topic has been on the list since the beginning and it is the INJURIES. How can we do better at preventing them? Once they happen, how do we recov...

KRISSY KRASH Special Guest! - 036 - Muscle Imbalances in Roller Derby, Bout Day Nutrition, and Mindset

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are celebrating a milestone of 15,000 listens on this podcast!! Thank you so much for your support in spreading it around! We have anothe...

LADY TRAMPLE Special Guest! - 035 - BRAVERY

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lady Trample is a special guest on this episode!! The topic this week is Bravery. Bravery is feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Today we are going ...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 034 - BEING COMPETITIVE - Dance of the Doomed, Success Disease, and having a Chip on your Shoulder

30 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's topic is BEING COMPETITIVE. Avoiding the Dance of the Doomed, Success Disease, and how having a Chip on your Shoulder can be an asset. Mor...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 033 - "It's about the TEAM. The TEAM, the TEAM, the TEAM."

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Your team is only as strong as your weakest skater and how your league treats its weakest skaters says a lot about your league." I heard this stateme...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 032 - Feedback in your Sport - Asking for, Giving, Receiving

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Debuting a new theme song for co-hosted episodes! Coach Dan and Jackie go back and forth between perspectives of coach, captain, and skater about feed...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 031 - Change from Fixed Mindset to Growth Mindset

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your overwhelming response to last week's episode on Impostor Syndrome and Perfectionism showed me how much this topic affects all of us and our minds...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 030 - Impostor Syndrome & Perfectionism

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we delve into the FIVE TYPES of Impostor Syndrome and the biggest among them -- Perfectionism. Have you ever believed you're not as good as ...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 029 - PUNCH SHARKS! (4 Steps to Dealing with High Pressure Situations)

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I get personal about my biggest challenge, the biggest challenge for many athletes -- high pressure games where we are against a rival, a t...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 028 - Communicating Drills

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Dan and Jackie dive into questions like, how do you best communicate a new drill to your team who has a variety of learning styles? How do you k...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 027 - 3 Ways to Keep Practice a Happy Place!

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How can we keep roller derby a happy place for ourselves and those around us? You know when the vibe is off at practice. It's kinda funky and you all ...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 026 - "Showoff", Being Shiny, and Laws of Power

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a rant that I feel very strongly about. I HATE the word "Showoff". I talk about what it means and the effect it has on others. Why do ...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 025 - How Do You Get More Playing Time?

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for players in the "rotator" position. You are on the bench, ready to go in if there is penalty trouble or if people need a rest, but ...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 024 - How Do You Get on a Roster?

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Return of Coach Dan!! How do you go from that 27-in-5 test to suiting up in a jersey on your very first roster for your team? How do you get your ...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 023 - How to Pass Your 27-In-5 and more, Advice for Rookie Skaters

13 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk about Rookie Skaters approaching their basic skills test, the BIG FOUR ELEMENTS it takes to pass the 27 laps in 5 minutes time trial,...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 022 - MOTIVATION

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new year, we have goals. How do we get and stay motivated on our journey? In this episode, I talk about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, how ...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 021 - 3 BIG WAYS to CRUSH New Years Goals!

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's New Year's Eve! That means New Years resolutions and goals are on our minds. To make sure they don't get cast off by the end of January like a st...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 020 - My Christmas Gift to You ("I CAN DO IT")

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas!! Today on the Power Through the 4th Whistle podcast, we are doing some mental reps and mental sets. That's right, mindset training. A...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 019 - Asking for Help, why is this so hard for us?

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I talk about Harry Potter in this episode?!??! You'll have to listen to find out. ;-) Continuing from our last episode of getting comfortable ...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 018 - Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make something that is uncomfortable for you into something that's ok? Being ok with looking silly? Being ok with failure? Being ok with fa...

017 - Skater Guide to Roller Derby Gear, Part 3 - Top 5 Favorite Secrets!!!

09 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Power Through the 4th Whistle's three part series on how to shop for roller derby gear! It's the holidays and your loved ones might help sponsor your ...

016 - Skater Guide to Roller Derby Gear, Part 2 - Wheels, Bearings, Toe Stops, what do you need?

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Power Through the 4th Whistle is starting a three part series on how to shop for roller derby gear! It's the holidays and your loved ones might help s...

Derby Thoughts - 015 - Skater Guide to Roller Derby Gear, Part 1 - the SIX ESSENTIALS you need

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Power Through the 4th Whistle is starting a three part series on how to shop for roller derby gear! It's the holidays and your loved ones might help s...

Roller Derby Thoughts - 014 - What are the FIVE things you MUST do during roller derby Off Season?

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie Bauer from Power Through the 4th Whistle focuses on the FIVE super important things you need to focus on during off season to optimize your per...