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Hosted by the 2X Paintball Photographer of The Year. This podcast focuses on the human side of paintball going deeper into vulnerability.
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Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with one of the most iconic snake players in paintball history, Arturo Andrade of San Diego Dynasty. We dive deep into his journey from the fields of Mexico to becoming a world-class pro, what the sport means to his culture, and how he balances being a player, promoter, league owner, field owner, and global ambassador for paintball. Support the show
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode, I sit down with Travis Lemanski — a true legend in paintball. From building Infamous into one of the sport’s most recognizable teams, to launching ProDNA and Foundation, Travis has turned his lifelong passion for paintball into a full-scale business empire. We talk about what it’s like to wear so many hats — owner, coach, product designer, and family man — and how he manages to balance them all without losing ...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Award-winning photographer Philip Swindle joins me to talk about his incredible journey from player to one of paintball’s most respected visual storytellers. In this episode, Philip opens up about how Oliver Lang pulled him into the Hormesis universe, his experience helping create the film “All That Matters,” and how the Great American Paintball Magazine came to life with Alex Fraige and Mike Jeffery. We dive deep into the cr...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Grab a copy of Finding Me here: https://a.co/d/iyXfrd6 In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sits down with Nic Rippel of the New Orleans Hurricanes, the team’s international powerhouse whose story proves that passion knows no borders. From growing up in Germany to flying halfway across the world for tryouts, Nic’s journey is packed with grit, humility, and belief. He opens up about what it’s like balancing a full-time job...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Buy my new 📖: https://a.co/d/arBnFXr In this powerful episode of The Shellda Podcast, Dan sits down with Nick Champion, the creative force behind Stealth Media, whose early paintball videos helped define an entire era of the sport. Nick reflects on the heyday of paintball media during the mid-2000s, what it was like filming legends like Oliver Lang and Tyler Harmon, and how a passion for storytelling at just 14 years old put h...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! 📚 Finding Me: From Imposter to Icon: https://a.co/d/fMXe6Vd In this milestone 50th episode of The Shellda Podcast, the script is flipped, as I take the guest seat while my wife Amanda steps in as host. Together, they open up about the deeply personal stories behind Dan’s biggest creative moments, from surviving loss and divorce during the pandemic, to rediscovering purpose through paintball, photography, and writing. Y...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with one of the most respected — and sometimes misunderstood , figures in paintball: Mike Hinman. We talk about what it really takes to run the USXBL and WCPPL, how regional paintball keeps the sport alive, and the passion behind 30+ years of grinding at every level of the game. From his days with San Diego Dynasty to coaching the next generation and running multiple leagues, ...
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Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Kaito Warner of the New Orleans Hurricanes; one of the most driven and inspiring players rising through the pro paintball ranks. We dive into: - Kaito’s mindset before big matches and how he uses visualization to lock into flow state - The reality of balancing a professional paintball career with jobs, family, and even homeschooling - The financial grind of low-funded tea...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Steven Hatch—better known as Hatch from Sacramento DMG and the new co-host of From The Sidelines. We dive deep into his transition from being a player to running a podcast, what it means to build legacy in paintball, and the vulnerability that comes with opening up about life beyond the field. Hatch shares how loss and personal struggles reshaped his outlook, his passion ...
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Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Greg from How to Play Paintball has been creating paintball content on YouTube for over 11 years...becoming one of the first faces new players see when they search “how to play paintball.” In this episode, we dive into his journey from starting the channel, balancing life as a teacher and father, building a coaching program, and staying consistent for over a decade. We talk about the highs and lows of content creation, how to h...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Dan sits down with Jake Sebaugh , a pro paintball player for Paintball Fit and a second-year internal medicine resident physician in Dallas–Fort Worth. Jake shares his journey of balancing a demanding medical career with life on the pro paintball field, including: - What residency is really like and how it compares to TV dramas - How skills from medicine translate to paintball (and vice ...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Support the show
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Pre-Order the Kindle version of Finding Me: From Imposter to Icon: https://a.co/d/2tayOXc In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Dan sits down with longtime paintball figure Dave Painter—known for his work behind the scenes at NXL events and now leading the legendary Upton 187 Crew back onto the field. Dave shares how he balances his business background with his passion for paintball, what it really takes to grow the sport, ...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! 📖 Pre-order Finding Me: From Imposter to Icon – available now on Kindle, releasing October 10th in hardcover! https://a.co/d/05MWseA Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLMvOk8OnfifUbBY7zvnIA/join Join the free Shellda discord server: In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, Dan sits down with paintball legend Archie Montemayor for a deep and inspiring conversation about the ment...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Tom Cole, President of Major League Paintball, to talk about the groundbreaking ESPN2 live broadcast from Disney, the future of competitive paintball, and what it’s really like to run one of the sport’s most influential leagues. We dive into behind-the-scenes stories from the event, format changes, working with ESPN and Disney, and Tom’s vision for growing the sport over t...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! 🔥 From the paintball field to the firehouse! In this episode, I sit down with Chris Caputo of Team Leverage, who recently completed the intense FDNY Fire Academy. We dive deep into how Chris balanced the grind of professional paintball while pushing through one of the toughest fire academies in the country. Chris shares how lessons from the field, eamwork, pressure, and mental toughness, translated into life as a firefi...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this explosive episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Scotty — the creator behind WillBallForSoup — to unpack what it's really like being paintball’s most controversial voice. From breaking insider news and uncovering rumors to being labeled “bad for the sport,” Scotty opens up about the emotional toll, the journalistic responsibility, and the misunderstood mission behind his content. We dive into: 🔥 The pressure of...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Brad from Paintball Ruined My Life, one of the biggest paintball creators on YouTube. We dive deep into what it takes to turn content creation into a full-time career in the paintball industry: from growing a niche audience to navigating burnout, sponsorships, and algorithm changes. Brad shares how his channel evolved, why he shifted from product reviews to evergreen story...
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