Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast

This week, I chat with Adelaide Roller Derby’s Ankle Grinder and Truffles about their journey back to Global Champs. They share stories of discovering derby, building a competitive team in geographically isolated Australia, and the culture of friendship, trust, and belief that makes Adelaide so strong.
They also take us inside their thrilling 15-point win over Brisbane, their emotional ticket to Champs, and the preparation that got them there. This time around, Adelaide isn’t heading to Champs with imposter syndrome—they know they belong, and they’re going to compete to win.
Hear about their goals for Champs, their mission to represent Oceania, and why being a great teammate may be just as important as what happens on the track.

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"Roller derby is a team sport, just like solving mysteries."
Carrie McNabb wanted to write a roller derby story and placed it in her favorite genre -- cozy murder mystery! "Murder on the Track" follows Abby, a rookie skater seeking escape from her previous career as a crime scene photographer, now enjoying the challenge and comraderie of being part of a roller derby team. Everything is going great until she comes to practice and discovers a dead body on the track! Can she use her sleuthing instincts to solve the mystery? Or will she pass the star?
This book just came out in May 2026 and is a fun read that will have you feeling nostalgic for your first season in roller derby while also being a good way to introduce new people to the sport. Carrie McNabb started her roller derby career in Canada and now plays across the pond in the UK for Nottingham Roller Derby.
Will this story become a series? You'll have to listen to find out!

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RipTide wants to be the most offensive team...by playing great offense.
This week, I sit down with Baller Shot Caller and InToxic Kate from RipTide Roller Derby to talk about the whirlwind journey from a bold idea to one of the most exciting new charter teams in WFTDA.
They share their individual derby journeys—from Team USA, banked track, and home leagues across Florida to finding a new competitive opportunity with RipTide—and discuss how a satellite team built from skaters across multiple leagues developed its own identity, chemistry, and culture in record time.
The conversation dives into RipTide's mission to "play the most competitive roller derby we can while having the most fun possible," what it takes to blend different skating styles into one cohesive team, behind-the-scenes stories about RipTide's legendary memes, battling injuries and illness, and why building trust off the track is just as important as what happens on it.
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Fresh off a gold medal performance at WFTDA Regional Playoffs in Ontario, the Calgary Roller Derby All Stars join the podcast this week to bask in the excitement of facing international competition, and how they're preparing for the biggest tournament in team history with community fundraising efforts—including stunts, a donut 5K, tattoo milestones, personalized thank-you videos, and more.
I sat down with Ferris Bruiser, Smackie Kennedy, Projectile, and RollerSquare "R2" to discuss the journey from finishing lower than they wanted at playoffs in 2024 to building a semi-satellite team across Alberta and British Columbia and breaking all the brackets in 2026. They share how a structured training program, a common playbook, and a simple team mantra—BELIEVE—helped transform Calgary into championship contenders.The conversation dives deep into the unforgettable gold medal final against Montréal, breaking down the defensive battles, managing momentum swings, the mental resilience, and the secret ingredient that carried Calgary to victory.
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Cool times were had in the hot desert at RollerCon 2026. The last time I did an episode about RollerCon was episode 003...can you believe it? Back in 2018, the first time I went to RollerCon. This was my second pilgrimage to the desert to skate for many, many hours. I'm sharing what I learned from the experience that can help you in the future.
RollerCon: not just for extroverts! (though bringing one with you can help ;-) )
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