Episodes
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the successful 2023 Open National Championship. But that's just the warmup for this big episode, as they welcome back three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larson (12:35 - 1:03:28). Jordan talks about being back in the USA gym, shares her Olympic experiences from Tokyo and winning gold, and discuss this year's Volleyball Nations League.
Published 06/14/23
 In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode by talking about sports highlights, including the U.S. Women's Sitting Team and the Denver Nuggets. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Millar (13:37 - 1:10:25). Ryan talks about his career and what got him interested in volleyball. He talks about his time on the U.S. Men's National Team including some stories from his past Olympic Games, what he's been doing since...
Published 05/17/23
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode talking about what they've been up to including Stephen's Babymoon trip to the beach. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Award winner and Olympic gold medalist Scott Fortune (13:56 - 1:14:59). Scott shares all about his career and what got him interested in volleyball. He chats about his time on the U.S. Men's National Team along with many stories from his past Olympic Games,...
Published 05/17/23
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another before they travel again. Then they welcome Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team outside hitter and opposite, Whitney Dosty (13:58 - 1:16:46). They chat about how Whitney was introduced to the game, her background in ballet and how that's helped her volleyball game, the team winning gold in Tokyo, being inducted into the University of Arizona "Ring of Honor" and so much more! 
Published 05/03/23
In this episode, we're celebrating TWO YEARS of The USA Volleyball Show! Clarence and Stephen reminisce about everything over the last year and what has been accomplished. Then, U.S. Beach National Team athlete and three-time Manhattan Beach Open champion Trevor Crabb (16:37 - 57:19) joins us ahead of a couple FIVB Beach Pro Tour stops. Trevor talks about his background and the many different connections to the game he has in Hawaii, and he shares thoughts on what makes a good beach partner,...
Published 04/19/23
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event season is underway. Then, four-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team outside hitter Chris Seilkop (9:48 - 1:09:35) sits down with us ahead of the team's exhibition against Canada at the 2023 Lone Star Classic. Chris gives us his fitness regiment, talks about working with the YMCA, he talks about when he had to pay a ransom to get his prosthetic leg back at the Paralympics and so much more! 
Published 04/05/23
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catchup with one another. Then, U.S. Women's National Team libero, Morgan Hentz sits down with us at the 2023 U.S. Women's National Team Open Program (8:07-35:50). Morgan talks about how she was introduced to the game, some of her experiences playing professionally both overseas and in the U.S. with Athletes Unlimited, she talks about her college expereince at Stanford, her family and much, much more!
Published 03/22/23
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event and travel season has started for them. Then they wrap-up their interviews recorded live at the 2022 AVCA Convention to focus on the important topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion in volleyball. They sit down with former pro volleyball player, Equality Coaching Alliance member and Headstrong Mindset LLC founder Brooke Rundle as well as DePaul University women's head coach, Marie Zidek (8:36 - 1:06:15). They discuss their involvement in the...
Published 03/08/23
In this episode, we're wrapping up region commissioner month with Clarence and Stephen sitting down with Gateway Region Volleyball Commissioner Steve Mueth (6:26 - 38:58) back at 2022 AVCA. They talk about Steve's background in volleyball and as a coach, what Steve does as Gateway Region Commissioner, what the Gateway Region is doing to grow the game and the officials pool, how to register to play volleyball in the Gateway Region, and so much more!
Published 02/22/23
In this episode, region month continues with Clarence and Stephen sitting down with Badger Region Volleyball Association Region Commissioner, Jen Armson-Dyer (8:02 - 41:54) back at 2022 AVCA. They talk about Jen's background in volleyball and as the former SID at Penn State, what Jen does as Badger Region Commissioner, how to get involved with volleyball off the court and so much more!
Published 02/15/23
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with Columbia Empire Volleyball Association Region Commissioner Cody March (13:35 - 35:26). They talk about Cody's background, what Cody does as a commissioner, grassroots volleyball, how CEVA is growing the game in their region, getting more officials and much, much more!
Published 02/08/23
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Women's Sitting National Team assistant coach and Beach ParaVolley program administrator, Michelle Goodall (6:39 - 44:07). They talk about Michelle's background in volleyball and coaching, talk about why Michelle is in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team and their 2023 season and so much more!
Published 01/25/23
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention in Omaha at the USA Volleyball booth. They sit down with NIL Network founder, San Diego State NIL coordinator and former USA Volleyball Beach High Performance coordinator, Michelle Meyer (16:58 - 44:52). They talk about all things NIL, from what is NIL to how college athletes are affected by it. They also chat about Michelle's background in volleyball and so much more!
Published 01/11/23
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention Podcast Center in  Omaha . They sit down with U.S. Women’s National Team assistant coach, Tama Miyashiro (1:40 - 46:30). They talk about what Tama was doing at the AVCA Convention, the Tokyo Games and the historic gold medal win, how Tama got introduced to the game, how she got into coaching, goals for the U.S. Women’s National Team looking toward Paris and so much more!
Published 12/28/22
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE in Omaha at the 2022 AVCA Convention. They chat about their journey to Omaha and their plans for the week at the convention and the NCAA Championships. Then, they sit down with U.S. Men's National Team and UCLA men's head coach, John Speraw (00:00 - 00:00). They discuss John's introduction to the game, fatherhood and the 2022 National Team season before looking ahead to 2023, the UCLA season, First Point Volleyball Foundation, growing the men's...
Published 12/15/22
Finishing off the two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with USA Volleyball official and USA Volleyball announcer, Shawn Davis (10:55 - 1:21:23). They talk about Shawn's background in volleyball, how he got into officiating, a great lesson he learned early on, the benefits of becoming an official, and much more!
Published 12/02/22
In part one of this special two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with former collegiate and professional volleyball player and USAV official Jenn Kay Vander Meer (3:45 - 39:57). They chat about her background in volleyball, officiating, the benefits of becoming an official, how working as an official has helped her see the game from a different perspective, and so much more!
Published 11/30/22
In this MILESTONE 50th episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate 50 episodes of hosting the show, they catch up a little and talk about their Thanksgiving meal traditions. Then they sit down with two-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist, Kawika Shoji (11:49 - 1:23:59)! They talk about Kawika's recent retirement, his incredible career, playing on the same team as his brother and much, much more!
Published 11/16/22
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are going off schedule to release this special 2022 WPV Sitting World Championship Preview episode. Two-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team athlete Eric Dude (12:02 - 43:34) joins to discuss the men's team goals for World Championship, talks about his current internship with Deloitte, coaching club again, and more. Then two-time Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter/libero Lexi Shifflett-Patterson (46:10 -...
Published 11/02/22
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up, talk growth with the podcast, how time moves so fast, and getting into the fall festivities with their Halloween plans. Then they sit down with former USA Volleyball director of sport development, the one and only John Kessel (9:02 - 1:30:22). John talks about his coaching philosophy, gives some real life example coaching tips, shares his ideas about the growth of the game, how he "coaches coaches" and so much more!
Published 10/26/22
In this SPECIAL episode, Clarence and Stephen are recording LIVE from the Tattered Book Store in Denver. They are "crashing" founder and president of RealTime Performance and author Sean P. Murray's book signing event for "If Gold is Our Destiny." (6:22 - 1:28:27). Sean is joined by 1984 U.S. Men's National Team head coach and former USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal and 1984 U.S. Men's National Team captain and current play-by-play commentator for the Denver Nuggets Chris Marlowe. They talk about...
Published 10/12/22
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are finally back to their regular interview schedule together! They catch up, talk about the weather, and being an adult. Then, they  sit down with U.S. Beach Collegiate Team athletes and gold medalists at the 2022 FISU World University Championship, Hailey Harward and Julia Scoles (2022 NCAA Beach National Champions with USC) (9:19 - 1:01:04). They chat about their recent win in Maceio, Brazil, their interests off the court, their education, what makes a...
Published 09/28/22
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another. Then, they sit down with U.S. Women's National Team setter Lauren Carlini (8:03 - 1:01:37) ahead of the 2022 FIVB Women's World Championship. They chat about the Lauren's time at Wisconsin, video games, growing the game, Worlds, her time overseas and so much more!
Published 09/14/22
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker David Smith (7:42 - 40:52) in Poland ahead of 2022 FIVB World Championship. They chat about the Tokyo Games, family, Worlds, growing the game and so much more!
Published 08/31/22
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up on their lives after a busy summer. In the News with Hughes, Clarence shares that Stephen's mustache is thriving and now accompanied by a (hockey playoff) moving beard. Then they sit down with Olympian and SANDCAST Podcast Co-host Tri Bourne (8:50 - 48:10). They discuss how Tri got started in volleyball, how and why he got into podcasting, and life after Tokyo. Tri also shares some advice with junior beach and indoor athletes, and so much more!
Published 08/17/22