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Ultimate Voices Europe

Ultimate Voices Europe

Written by: Jakob Dunshirn & Anika Lünsmann
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 Ultimate Voices Europe (UVE) is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories and perspectives of the European ultimate frisbee community. With a strong focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), UVE covers a wide range of topics such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age and more. It takes an intersectional approach -recognizing that people’s experiences in the sport are shaped by multiple aspects of their identity, not just one. The podcast highlights backgrounds and perspectives that don’t always get the spotlight and explores best practices for making ultimate more inclusive. Each episode features a new player or coach from different divisions and backgrounds, offering insights into the sport beyond competition. New episodes are approximately released monthly. Listen in and be part of the conversation. For more information or questions reach out to uve-podcast@ultimatefederation.euEuropean Ultimate Federation Social Sciences
Episodes
  • UVE Episode 6 - Isa Monkau

    UVE Episode 6 - Isa Monkau
    Dec 11 2025
    The Ultimate Voices Europe Podcast is joined by Isa Monkau right before the World Beach Ultimate Championships to talk about her experience as an athlete dealing with endometriosis and period pain both on and off the pitch. Together with Jakob and Anika she discusses the issues of getting a correct diagnosis, being taken seriously, and the common challenges faced by female athletes when competing or training with period pain. Furthermore, they talk a bit about Isa's work in the Dutch Frisbee Federation and what her vision for a more accessible Ultimate scene looks like.
    Ultimate Voices Europe (UVE) is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories and perspectives of the European ultimate frisbee community. With a strong focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), UVE covers many interesting topics such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age and more.

    For more information or questions reach out to uve-podcast@ultimatefederation.eu
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    52 mins
  • UVE Episode 5 - Paula Baas

    UVE Episode 5 - Paula Baas
    Sep 18 2025
    The Ultimate Voices Europe Podcast is joined by Paula Baas to talk about their experience as a nonbinary athlete playing predominantly in the women's division. Together with Jakob and Anika they discuss how navigate binary gender divisions, stereotypes about the mixed division, and the importance of pronouns and gender neutral language. Later, they discuss cultural differences in how spirit of the game is interpreted from a DEI perspective.
    Ultimate Voices Europe (UVE) is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories and perspectives of the European ultimate frisbee community. With a strong focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), UVE covers many interesting topics such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age and more.

    For more information or questions reach out to uve-podcast@ultimatefederation.eu
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    49 mins
  • UVE Episode 4 - Nils Ostertag

    UVE Episode 4 - Nils Ostertag
    Aug 14 2025
    The Ultimate Voices Europe Podcast is joined by Nils Ostertag to talk about his experience as a gay athlete in the European Ultimate community. Together with Jakob and Anika they discuss the complexities of wanting to be seen as an athlete first, while also showing pride in his identity as a gay man. Later, they talk about the future for DEI projects as ultimate is becoming more professionalized and commercialized.
    Ultimate Voices Europe (UVE) is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories and perspectives of the European ultimate frisbee community. With a strong focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), UVE covers many interesting topics such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age and more.

    For more information or questions reach out to uve-podcast@ultimatefederation.eu
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    50 mins
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