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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! I think it's time. I've hinted at it for a few months. After 70+ episodes inside the world of paintball, this is a conversation I’ve been wrestling with for months. Paintball gave me everything... my identity, my voice, my photography career, awards I never could have dreamed of, my best friends, and this podcast. But somewhere along the way, I realized this show became something bigger than the sport. In this episode, I...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode, I share some info about the closed door first ever NXL Press Conference about the NXL Tampa Bay Open. And I also give my thoughts about some of the marketing going into the event, and the things that need to change moving forward. Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early: https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.c...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Tom Guest just made one of the biggest moves of the 2026 NXL season — leaving the Los Angeles Ironmen and returning to San Antonio XFactor. In this episode, Tom opens up about the REAL reasons behind the move, the mental battles he’s faced, and why this next chapter is the most important of his career. We also dive into Tom’s personal journey: leaving a secure law-enforcement path, battling social anxiety, building a career th...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Nick Slowiak has won at the highest level of professional paintball. But this conversation isn’t just about trophies....It’s about loss. Tragedy. Identity. Controversy. Community. And what happens when the people around you show up in your darkest season. In this episode, Nick opens up about: Why Dye signed Protocol (and the controversy around it) What it’s really like working behind the scenes at Dye Stepping away from playi...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! What happens when the thing you love most starts costing you everything? In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Ryan Brand opens up in a way he never has before. From chasing the dream in professional paintball to coaching at the highest level, Ryan shares how years of grind, pressure, and unspoken expectations nearly led to the collapse of his marriage. This isn’t a paintball stats episode. This is a conversation about identi...
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 Dany Schonauerr for one of the most honest, thoughtful conversations we’ve had on the show. Dany opens up about his time with San Diego Dynasty, the pressure of playing alongside elite talent, and how fear, hesitation, and second-guessing quietly crept into his game. We break down what happens mentally when one mistake can cost you playing time; and how that mindset can s...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Mike Bianca opens up in a way he hasn’t before. Mike reflects on his time as head coach of San Diego Dynasty, the pressure that comes with leading one of the most iconic teams in paintball, and the lessons he learned after being let go. This isn’t about drama or finger-pointing. It’s about accountability, leadership, identity, and growth. We talk about what it’s really like coachin...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! For 25 years, Thomas Taylor lived and breathed professional paintball. Wins. Losses. World Cups. Rivalries. Identity. In this episode, we go deeper than paintball. We talk about: • Stepping away from JT and long-standing partnerships • Building your entire identity around being an athlete • Ego, pride, and the fear of letting go • Playing with your son instead of playing for yourself • Why the real value isn’t trophies — it’s ...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! This is a solo episode about why I left JT—and more importantly, what that experience taught me. This isn’t drama and it isn’t a rant. It’s an honest reflection on saying yes too fast, skipping important questions, and learning the difference between a good opportunity and the right one. Last season, I was invited to be part of the JT Elite line. On the surface, it felt like a dream opportunity. But over time, I realized how ...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early: https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear? https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Support the show
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early: https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Want 10% off on ProDNA gear? https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Shop BFPGear for the BEST gear and deals in paintball: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Grab Shellda's Book here: https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e This episode stopped me in my tracks. Every time Ben Plouffe of FlyCan Media steps ...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! 🏆 I'm nominated for 4 @MajorLeaguePaintball Summit Awards! Crazy! Please go vote: https://form.jotform.com/253435726214152 👀Join this channel to get access to perks and see every episode early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLMvOk8OnfifUbBY7zvnIA/join 💬Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see every episode early: https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership 🎅🏻Shop BFPGear's Holiday Deals u...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! 🎅🏻Shop BFPGear's Holiday Deals until 12/31/25 here: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com 📚Snag a copy of my book, Finding Me: From Imposter to Icon: https://a.co/d/0QRB18b In this episode, World Cup champion Marcello Margott sits down with me for one of the realest conversations he’s ever had on a podcast. We dive deep into the stories behind the 2024 season: the adversity, the cut, the public backlash, the comeba...
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this solo episode, I open up about something I rarely talk about, how hard this season really was for me. Between launching my book, losing my grandpa, shooting nonstop events, and producing weekly episodes, I hit a level of burnout I didn’t even recognize until it was almost too late. Going into World Cup, I wasn’t excited. I wasn’t prepared. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to pick up the camera. But everything changed the mom...
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...
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