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Professional volleyball giant and part time sinner Taylor Averill talks about life on earth. Taylor Averill is a professional volleyball player, part of Team USA, bronze medalist, and part time sinner. The podcast explores the ins and outs of playing pro-volleyball on and off the court. Taylor shares his own experiences and interviews fellow athletes, sports psychologists, nutritionists, and more.The podcast offers an insider look at your favorite athletes as they discuss problems they’ve encountered and how they dealt with them, what they’ve learned throughout their careers, and what it’s like being them! Taylor will also chat with masters in crafts related to pro-sports in order to help us better understand the world around us. From masters in psychology, strength & conditioning, nutrition etc. we will learn and grow together in unorthodox ways.
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My Business and life coach, Kevin Cape joins the show to teach us all about how to achieve our goals, about the power of Somatic healing, and how to do the work! 00:00 - start 3:00 - His experience as a middle blocker for Long Beach State 6:30 - Kevin’s favorite David Lee story 12:45 - How to become ungovernable 23:00 - Relationship between play and work 26:00 - Kevin’s problem with “professionalism” in the work environment 31:00 - Producing content, and my internal b...
**disclaimer - “Adult swim” episode... Ever wondered what I was like as a kid? Here is my brother to tell you first hand! We've got Mike (The Holdup) Garmany and Grant (My borther/exbf) Averill on the pod today to talk about volleyball, music, and a whole lot of life. 00:00 - Start 00:30 - Why my brother and I hated each other 12:00 - What was Taylor like as a kid? Well his brother is here to tell us first hand 23:00 - Music Industry 49:00 - What kind of music do volleyball play...
Micah Maʻa (and another surprise guest) join me to discuss all the important stuff - Growing up, family, nutrition, philosophy, volleyball, relationships, and we of course have some friendly competition at the end of the episode. Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/
Dustin Watten is here to talk dirty truths of playing pro volleyball, the key to being a better athlete, all about his 10 day mediation journey, and NOEZBUCKETS! Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/
Join Max Holt, Jake Hanes and I as we engage in the ultimate Chess match! We also talk about volleyball... What's it like being 7 feet tall? How do you maintain relationships as a pro volleyball player? How to use Data? How honest should you be with the general public? How was playing in China? How was returning to team USA? Check this one out - I promise, it's a good one. Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/
Jaidin Russell joins the show to talk all about his experience finding volleyball and how he made a name for himself in the sport. He also dishes on some tips, tricks, and secrets to growth in the sport. We're back with a good one here guys. Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/
What's up volley friends. It's been a while... Been going through it a bit. So I forced myself to share what I've been going through. Sometimes, the greatest things come from the darkest places. It's hard to share some of the emotions I've been experiencing lately. Which for me, in the past, being afraid to share how I feel is a virtually impossible task. We keep the book open baby. So when I started to feel ashamed for how I felt and it started interfering with my life in a way that crippled...
I am back! Don't worry, I will explain. I have licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Adam Silberstein on the pod today. We talk all about mental health, addiction, and how athletes can to begin to resolve feelings of depression. How to become a better listener The bullshit story we tell ourselves Why I cried in the weight room Impact of our childhood Profound boredom. A strong cause for addiction. Is all addiction negative?Addiction for athletesDon’t be a slave...
Another great conversation on Tallest Pod - this week with Cody Kessel! We talked about how he developed his confidence, how he stays grounded, and important messages for volleyball players, and humans across the world! 00:00 - Intro 14:05 - Cody’s youth 17:48 - Call of Duty 23:37 - Cody’s mental journey 33:00 - What inspired Cody to write a book 46:42 - How to begin applying the concept of JOY into your life 1:01:30 - How Cody developed confidence 1:04:00 - The power...
Lincoln joins the show to talk all about playing pro volleyball in Korea, what it was like growing up in Australia, tips and tricks for improving your game and being a better server - and most importantly, how to fart on command!! Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/
Dan Fichter created WANNAGETFAST in the early 2000's. Wannagetfast is a unique speed and strength training system that targets an athlete's individual limitations, which allows for rapid improvements in their ability to absorb and produce force. They train "Movement Specific not sports specific." In this episode we hear all about how and why Dan started Wannagetfast and where the system of training may have originated. The episode is jam packed with useful tools to make you a better athlete!...
1Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TPOE at www.manscaped.com! #ad #manscapedpod This week we've got the one and only Erik Shoji! Erik joins TPOE to talk all about playing volleyball in Poland, how growing up in a volleyball family (his father Dave Shoji is a volleyball coach, and his brother Kawika Shoji) shaped his career, how he manages expectations and pressure, what he's currently working on in his game, and soooo many tips and tricks! We also answer...
From growing up in Oklahoma to becoming a pro volleyball player, Micha Hancock talks about her entire journey. We discussed spirituality, how she's learned to manage her emotions, how she set boundaries with her family, the power she finds in community, and so much more. We go over what to look for in a pro contract, how to overcome language barriers when playing overseas, sports phycology, and most importantly - how you cats have healing powers! Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/ta...
I may or may not have shed some real tears during this episode... From his unique upbringing, how he got into volleyball, to the lessons he learned along the way - this episode with TJ Defalco is jam packed with tips on how to be a better player & teammate, but it also dives deep into the raw and true emotional journey of being a pro-volleyball player. Follow our IG! https://www.instagram.com/tallestpodcastonearth/
From joining the national team in 2013, her Olympic journey in 2016, finding self confidence, long distance relationships, managing mental health, and being a female athlete - it's safe to say this interview with Rachael Adams is not one to miss! Rachael discusses the defining moment in her career, the three things you can do to find your self confidence, the importance of journaling and managing mental health, what it's like being a female athlete, and what it's been like finding herself ou...
What is a trigger point?! What's a knot!? Should I be foam rolling? Do I really need to be stretching? What's the best way to warm up? How do athletes protect themselves from injuries? This episode is CRUCIAL FOR ANY ATHLETE TO LISTEN TO! Our bodies are so important, and we need to treat them that way. Tony Poland joins the show this week to teach us how to care for our bodies. Tony is an expert in sports therapy and kinesiology. He helps athletes build skills, correct dysfunctions, and avo...
We're back baby, and this episode is well worth the wait. Bruno Rezende literally has volleyball running through his veins. Born into a family of Olympic Volleyball players, Bruno has been setting straight out of the womb. We're so excited to have him join TPOE to talk all about what it was like growing up with volleyball, how to be a good teammate, how he learned to be present, meditation techniques that have helped him along the way, and all about his Brazilian pride. We discussed th...
This episode is... well let's just say we discussed A LOT! Matteo is a man who isn't afraid to wear his emotions on his sleeve, speaks in parables, loves both Beyonce and Rihanna, and is a legendddd both on and off the volleyball court. We discussed how Matteo always dreamed bigger than his reality, how he got into volleyball, and why he believes that being nice is so important (even to yourself!) We discussed how to trust your intuition and why Matteo isn’t afraid to do something he’s not g...
I am VERY excited to have Matt Houlihan, the club director of my home club Bay 2 Bay, on the show this week! We talked about A LOT, but here were some of the highlights... 18:03 - The Bay Area Bunnies. The time I almost wore a bunny suit to a youth tournament… 20:10 - Why is it hard to find good coaches? 23:45 - 3 pillars. What makes a good coach? 27:00 - Post practice you get 3 items, what are you buying? 29:00 - What is natural flavors?!? 1:02:45 - How to train for ...
Thomas Jaeschke joins the pod to talk all about the culture shift with team USA, shit talking on the court, the dichotomy of serving and coaches input, and most importantly why he showers every morning! We also finally settle the debate about who has better calf muscles, and you'll just have to listen to find out who wins. You can also watch our side-by-side calves on youtube: ◦3:00 - The power of being selfish… ◦13:00 - Why Tom left school early to play pro ◦22:00 - Culture shif...
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