The Out Box
The Out Box is a dodgeball podcast that explores the human stories behind the sport. Each episode features bite-sized interviews with players, sharing their personal experiences and perspectives. The podcast aims to connect the global dodgeball community through storytelling.
Episodes
43. Dodgeball GeoGuessr
This episode I am joined by some friends to play a new game! Regular interviews resume next week.
42. A Decade of Playing (Luke Canna)
This episode, I heard from Luke, who has been playing since he was 12-years old. We discuss what youth dodgeball looks like in Italy, and the struggles that clubs face across the world when trying to promote dodgeball to the wider public.
41. On Dodgeball Mexico and Anarchy (Luis de la Riva)
For the first episode of the new batch, I heard from Luis, who has contributed so much to dodgeball in Mexico. I heard about how he jumped in at the deep end by playing internationally, and returning home to grow his own club over multiple years. Now, he's part of Anarchy Dodgeball. We covered all of this and more, and I wish we could have talked for longer.
40. Raising Up the Next Generation (Alessandro Gozzi)
This episode I heard from Alessandro, who has given so much to dodgeball in Italy. He started Empoli Swarm and is looking to expand dodgeball throughout Tuscany as much as possible. He's also a coach for the national team and heavily involved in youth dodgeball. We covered a lot this episode, and I'm sure I barely scratched the surface. This interview came at such a serendipitous time, and Alessan
39. Student of the Game (Emma)
This episode I heard from Emma, in Taiwan. She was kind enough to talk to me about how the dodgeball we know is quite new to Taiwan, and how she joined in the first wave of players in 2021.
38. The Oranje Open (Dylan & Rosemarie)
This episode I heard from the organisers of an Open event which occurred recently. I learned about everything that went into organising this event and what inspired it. We also got into what dodgeball means to us. Mostly, these are two of the most charming guests I've ever had, and in a constant fight against my annual PTO, I hope to attend the Oranje Open in person one day if circumstances al
37. Sharing the Joy of Dodgeball (Ahmed Almuhayshi)
This episode I spoke to Ahmed, from Saudi Arabia. We discussed the relatively new, but growing, scene in Riyadh, and talked a lot about how much joy dodgeball has brought both of us.Since this episode was recorded, many world events have occurred, and I was able to reach out to Ahmed to check in with him. It was a reminder that this sport is able to connect us to people all over the world, which m
36. Visiting Connecticut (Garrett Jacobowitz)
This episode I heard from Garrett, who has had a hand in many aspects of the dodgeball world. We got to touch on many of them, but I came away feeling I'd just scraped the surface.
35. Czeching In (Jakub Jiskra)
This week, we visit a new country. I was so charmed by Jakub's passion for dodgeball and how big his dreams are. We touched on the national team, what dodgeball looks like in Czechia, and his participation in the Austrian league. I hope one day we can meet like we said we would in the episode, as I really want to visit Prague again one day.
34. A Dialogue on University Dodgeball (Lauryn Spreckley)
In this episode, I go back to my roots to hear from Lauryn, who began University Dodgeball New Zealand. As a former university club president myself, it was a joy to hear everything she's been up to, have her ask me questions in return, and connect as two players from opposite sides of the world.
33. Cannoneers: Out of Pre-Production (Jarvis Greiner)
This week I'm back to Alberta after 28 episodes! I'm joined by Jarvis: director by day, and dodgeball player... later in the day. He speaks about how his relatively new club has seen success in national and local competitions. We even speculate on what a modern Dodgeball Movie could look like.
32. Back to South Africa (Alex Marshall)
This episode, I hear from Alex about how he started his own dodgeball club and his experiences on the South African national team. We talk about how South Africa has moved to the WDBF and a lot about what the future of dodgeball across the globe might look like.
31. Chilean Dodgeball (Leo Eguiluz)
This episode I heard from Leo, who founded dodgeball in Chile. It was amazing to hear what a success he's had at bringing in people from all over Chile to play this sport. He also covered their trip to Worlds in 2024 and how they're preparing for the upcoming Panamerican Championships in Santiago. A brilliant start to this next batch of episodes.
30. Homecoming (Saewon Lee)
In this episode the podcast returns, and with someone very near and dear to my heart. A personal friend of mine who started the same year I did and then went on to start his own club. In this episode we reminisce and look forward to the future.
29. Queen's Aces Pt. 2 - British Champs (William Gordon)
For part two of my personal journey this year, I finish with a noir mystery of who killed Queen's Aces.
28. Queen's Aces Pt. 1 - BUCS (William Gordon)
On the eve of Euros, I'm preparing for my graduation and reflecting on my time at Queen's - both the dodgeball club and university - and telling my story.
27. Nepal Enters the Scene (Arun Timalsina)
This week I heard from Arun from Dodgeball Nepal. I was so excited to see things were starting up in a new country and I knew I had to reach out for an interview. It was so inspiring to hear about the journey he's taken so far.
26. Shamrock Ravenna (Matteo Mini)
This week I heard from Matteo, an Italian player from the club Shamrock Ravenna. He speaks about his experience with European dodgeball and youth dodgeball in Italy.
25. CEO of the Boston League (Abby Lee)
This week I was joined by Abbey who helps run the Boston League. I'm always fascinated to hear about how many leagues there are in the states, and this was no exception.
24. The French Women's Team (Juliette Lachaud)
This episode I hear from Juliette, who joined the French women's team at just 17. Another facet of the growing field of players who started young.
23. The Fast Track to Euros (Micay van Hoogdalem)
Continuing with the old and washed-up allegations, this week I heard from Micay - a Dutch player who joined the national team at just 17! If youth players are the future, this will be an interesting perspective to listen to.
22. The Out Box on Tour (Lucy Maxwell)
This week we go on holiday!
21. On Court & On Mic (Stefan Leitinger)
Today it's the battle of the podcasts. I am very excited and proud to put out this episode. A fellow podcaster from the Everything Dodgeball podcast, Stefan spoke to me about why he started it, how he handles his prominent status in the dodgeball world, and what the future holds.If you enjoy his podcast, come listen to Stefan in a format you haven't heard before.
20. The Other Team (Charlie Dang)
In this episode, I learn about an LGBTQ+ team in the United States, and finally get a scope of how BIG the dodgeball scene is over there. Join in for the final episode of series 2.
19. Beneath the Surface of Swiss Dodgeball - Leman Sharks (Corentin Pasche)
This episode I was lucky enough to be joined by Corentin Pasche, the president of Swiss Dodgeball. He tells all about the league set up in Switzerland and his club, the Leman Sharks. This was a fun episode to record, and we call back to many previous conversations - a rewarding listen for loyal listeners
18. Sparking a Sport in Peru (Nicolas Napurí)
One man's mission to bring dodgeball to Peru. Nicolas started by seeing a dodgeball game on YouTube, now he's introducing the sport to school's and pushing the boundaries of what's possible for the fledgling dodgeball team.I invite everyone to listen to this story, because I was blown away by the level of passion I heard when recording this episode.
17. What Does PB Stand For? (Josh Fuller)
This episode I'm joined by Josh from PB dodgeball, and we discuss how he started the club, his involvement in Playback Review, and I gain a new perspective on my drama GCSE performance.
16. Founding API, and 20 Years of Dodgeball (Simon Harrison)
When Simon reached to me I was so excited to hear about the start of both API and dodgeball in New Zealand. This was a fascinating history lesson which gave me insight into what lies in the future. Form the first ever worlds to organising API, Simon has been there for many landmark dodgeball moments.
15. The Belgian League (Claire Harris)
In this episode, I was lucky enough to hear from Claire from Alcatraz, based in Brussels. Come hear about her passion for dodgeball and the inner workings about the Belgian national league. I'm excited to visit for myself!
14. A Pair of Kings (Christian Shroen)
In this episode I speak to an old friend who started league at the same time as me in Northern Ireland. We reminisce about Kings of Queens, and discuss his new opportunities for playing now he's back in Germany.
13. Youth Dodgeball in Spain (Pablo)
This episode I got to hear from Pablo, who started dodgeball at a young age in Spain, and he originally began with another version of dodgeball, with very similar rules to the familiar "Last Person".I was very impressed by how well Pablo spoke being so young and speaking in a second language, he's a great representative for not only his club, but his country and youth players as a wh
12. The Two Worlds of Dodgeball (James Murray)
In this episode, I learn about South African dodgeball from James and his new club in England. We also shed some light on the two world organisations along the way.
11. Last Man in Europe (Sam Earwicker)
In this episode we return home to the beginning of this podcast. Sam and I go deep into some Northern Irish dodgeball history, what happens when our goals are challenged, and how to become the last person standing at Euros.
10. New Zealand and Youth Dodgeball (Michael Davidson)
In this episode, I hear about New Zealand and how it "punches above its weight" as Michael says. Also, we delve into youth dodgeball and where things are going in the future.And no. It is not lost on me that I placed the Austrlia and New Zeland episodes back-to-back with two Michaels. Whoops.
9. The Growth of Australian Dodgeball (Michael Townsend)
In perhaps the funniest episode to date, I hear from Michael about his experiences in Australian dodgeball over the last decade. Hear about how leagues are organised, Michael starting his own club, international competitions, and trampoline dodgeball?
Stay tuned to find out what Australians call ball retrievers...
8. Fulfilling Dodgeball Dreams in Singapore (Roy Vin)
In this episode, I hear from Roy about his long career in dodgeball and all the various ways he's helped to build up the sport in Singapore. This episode covers the university scene, starting clubs and international tournaments. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from a man whose passion for this sport is so palpable when he talks.
7. Playing for Pride: Pan Dodgeball, Denmark (Jon Sharp)
In this exciting episode, I had the pleasure of hearing from Jon, who spoke about Pan Dodgeball, an LGBTQIA+ club in Copenhagen.
I was amazed to hear about the growth that Denmark's national team has undertaken in the past few years and I hope you will leave as excited as I am about their future trajectory, and the club that is leading that charge.
6. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Kim & Desirae)
It was such a joy to interview Kim and Desirae from Aurora, a team based in Edmonton. This episode, you will here about dodgeball in Canada, experiences with the national team and some of the history of dodgeball. A lot to cover as we break into the podcast's third continent. Where will it be next?
5. Entering the Foam Scene in Malaysia (Tera)
To start the new year, I'm joined by a simply wonderful guest, who joined me from Malaysia to have a discussion about dodgeball there. In this episode, we compare cloth and foam, and I discover some very interesting things about dodgeball outside of Europe.
If I sound tired, it's because this was recorded at 6am. The thing about an international podcast is timezones can be cruel. Worth it, though.
4. From Luxembourg to the World (Duncan Bisset)
On the last episode of this year, join as I interview Duncan Bisset. As a sequel to my interview with Frank last week, I hear another side of the Luxembourg story. If you're interested in any of the following, give this one a listen:
University Leagues
Scotland
Martial Arts
This one covers a wide range, so hopefully it will fill you during the upcoming two week break. Happy Christmas gang.
3. Bringing Dodgeball to Luxembourg (Frank Broy)
On today's very special episode, I'm joined by Frank from Luxembourg Lions - the FIRST dodgeball club in Luxembourg! Hear the story of how Frank started a club in the past and used that experience to bring dodgeball to a whole new country.
This is one you won't want to miss, stories like this are why I started the Out Box.
2. BUCS and University Dodgeball (Milo Whelan)
This week I'm joined by Milo from Manchester Metropolitan University, we talk about university dodgeball, BUCS, and his time playing for the Irish National Team.
A lot to hear this week as the Out Box ventures outside of Northern Ireland.
1. International Debut (Lucy Maxwell)
On the maiden voyage of this podcast, I'm joined by Lucy from NI Knights. We discuss her journey from University Club to her international debut at Worlds 2024 while having a laugh along the way.
Find out what the Out Box is all about!
