The Side Out Society Podcast

Non-conference play has officially pushed college volleyball into pure chaos! Despite fighting lingering travel bugs, Tiff and Lindsay reunite to break down a wild week on the court—headlined by an electric in-state rivalry showdown where offensive depth, defensive grit, and an unexpected cheering section stole the show. The co-hosts dive into the brewing debate between the nation's top two undefeated heavyweights: does an unforgiving gauntlet beat pure defensive efficiency on paper? Plus, Tiff and Lindsay tackle the outside discourse surrounding player pressure, break down who holds the edge heading into brutal conference openers, and share an exclusive fan call-out as maternity leave approaches! Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

Fresh off island time, Tiff reunites with Lindsay to take you behind the scenes of the inaugural Paradise Invitational in the Bahamas! What really happens when top-ranked teams trade game tape for water parks and private team dinners? Tiff dishes on the intimate ballroom atmosphere, the strict curfews behind major sweeps, and how an unranked squad handled the ultimate travel turnaround. Back on the mainland, the co-hosts break down a week of pure chaos across the country: nine top-ranked upsets, surprising rankings movements, and the unranked dark horses finally earning national respect. Plus, the debate heats up: are massive neutral-site spectacles growing the game, or is it time to leave the horse-and-pony shows behind? Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

From surviving scorching arena temperatures to breaking down national contenders, nobody has a closer pulse on collegiate volleyball than Emily Ehman. The premier voice in the sport sits down with Tiff and Lindsay to unpack the highs, lows, and unforgettable fan moments from Chicago. Which top-tier programs are secretly clicking despite early adversity? Who are the breakout freshmen putting the country on notice? And which coaches are the most fun to mic up when the game is on the line? Grab your headphones for an insider-heavy deep dive into the 2026 season! Plus, Emily's favorite Chicago eats, rec bowling league controversies, dream travel spots and more! Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

The 2026 college volleyball season is in full swing, and the opening slate did not hold back! Riding solo while Lindsay rests up, Tiff breaks down a wild week across the country, from early statement sweeps and brutal top-tier scheduling gauntlets to the rollercoaster rotations shaking up perennial powerhouses. Plus, Tiff reacts to the latest AVCA rankings movement, looks ahead to history at Wrigley Field and Paradise in the Bahamas, and drops an exclusive regular-season challenge to see which fan base truly runs the volleyball world. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

This is an encore episode of our interview with SMU outside hitter Suli Davis from April 2026. In this episode of Side Out Society, we sit down with one of the most exciting young stars in college volleyball: Suli Davis. Despite growing up in Hawaii, Suli didn’t actually pick up a volleyball until she moved to Dallas six years ago, where her mom (a former player herself) stepped in as her first coach to kickstart a meteoric rise. We dive into what it’s like growing up in a family of pure athletic royalty and how she transitioned from a record-breaking, All-American debut as the 2025 Big 12 Freshman of the Year at BYU to becoming the centerpiece of the SMU Mustangs. Beyond the stats and the "sick" highlights, we get to know the girl behind the Google results. Suli shares her excitement for the upcoming spring games, her thoughts on the Paradise Invitational in the Bahamas, and how she unwinds off the court with her ukulele. This conversation is a deep dive into the hopes and dreams of a player who is just getting started, offering a rare look at her mindset as she balances high-stakes competition with her love for her hometown community. You won’t want to miss learning what the future holds for this hometown phenom. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety