Episodes

  • Intro to the Pod and to Brawl

    Intro to the Pod and to Brawl
    Sep 18 2023
    What is the Complete Roller Derby Survival Guide? Who is Brawl? Here's a short rundown! ⁠Email the pod⁠: derbysurvivalguide@gmail.com Follow the pod on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ @derbysurvivalguide Check out our ⁠Bonfire Shop⁠ Support the Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠
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    2 mins
  • Roller Derby Beginner's Primer

    Roller Derby Beginner's Primer
    Sep 19 2023
    Most episodes of this podcast will be geared more towards people who have been in the world of Roller Derby for at least a *minute* but this one is an overview of Roller Derby and how to get started!
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    25 mins
  • Respect On and Off the Track

    Respect On and Off the Track
    Sep 20 2023
    Roller Derby is (in my opinion) the COOLEST SPORT OF ALL TIME. Let's make it the coolest culture of all time as well. We're totally on the right track but let's talk about how we can continue to do better. I BELIEVE IN ROLLER DERBY and our culture's ability to continually create a more and more inclusive and supportive and fun space.
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    17 mins
  • Neurodivergence in Roller Derby

    Neurodivergence in Roller Derby
    Sep 25 2023
    Neurodivergence is common in the Roller Derby space but not always accounted for. How can we change that?
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    25 mins
  • Restorative Practices for Roller Derby Players

    Restorative Practices for Roller Derby Players
    Sep 27 2023
    Want to play roller derby FOREVER? Let's talk about restorative practices and how to create personal longevity in a full-contact sport! As always, let me know if you have a perspective you'd like to share on this topic next season.
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    19 mins
  • Roller Derby as a Culture and its Evolution

    Roller Derby as a Culture and its Evolution
    Sep 27 2023
    How has Derby changed since its inception? Since YOU started? Since its revival in the early 2000's? Let's talk about it. And as always, shoot me an email if you'd like to share your perspective on this topic next season.
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    15 mins
  • Injury in Derby

    Injury in Derby
    Oct 19 2023
    Is Derby dangerous? What should you think about after sustaining an injury related to Derby? We'll look at sports injury stats, talk about skate PTSD, and more. As always, if you'd like to talk about this topic on the show next season, please shoot an email to rollerderbysurvivalguide@gmail.com to chat!
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    27 mins
  • Wellness Culture and Roller Derby

    Wellness Culture and Roller Derby
    Oct 31 2023
    Let's talk about Diet/Wellness Culture and how it affects Roller Derby! How can we be anti-Wellness Culture in our derby spaces? As always, email the pod at rollerderbysurvivalguide@gmail.com if you'd like to talk about this topic in the next season. Find us on Instagram and TikTok @derbysurvivalguide *Content Warning: talk of dieting, body size, eating disorders, fat phobia and other topics related to diet and wellness culture ------ Resources Mentioned: Melissa Conrey, RDN Simply Me RD @simplyme_rd on IG The Maintenance Phase Podcast Aubrey Gordon’s books and the books she recommends in “You Just Need to Lose Weight” Books and Podcast by Christy Harrion (Anti-Diet Dietician) "3 Reasons to Find a Better Term Than ‘-Phobia’ to Describe Oppression" by Denarii Monroe
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    31 mins