#51: "The 2 mass shootings changed my life." ft. Nick Champion of StealthMedia
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story!Buy my new 📖: https://a.co/d/arBnFXrIn 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 him on the pro field among icons.But this conversation goes far beyond paintball. Nick opens up about surviving two mass shootings: the Las Vegas Route 91 Festival and Thousand Oaks’ Borderline Bar & Grill — and how those tragedies led him to a new purpose in life as a firefighter. This is a story of resilience, community, and rediscovering purpose through grief, creativity, and service.If you grew up watching Serial Killers, Traumahead, or Greg Hastings Paintball, this is one you don’t want to miss.Support the show
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#50: It's time to open up...ft. Dan Shelley
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story!📚 Finding Me: From Imposter to Icon: https://a.co/d/fMXe6VdIn 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.You’ll hear how Finding Me reached #1 on Amazon’s Extreme Sports list, why his children’s book The Lost Orb became a tribute to his late mother, and how moments of pain transformed into art, resilience, and purpose.Support the show
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#49: Inside USXBL: What It Really Takes to Run a League ft Mike Hinman
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, Mike opens up about the burnout, the business, and the brotherhood that fuels it all.If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a major paintball league... this one’s for you.🎯 Topics: Paintball leadership, USXBL growth, building teams, player development, league business, community.👕 Sponsored by Hormesis Paintball, BFP Gear, and ProDNA.Support the show
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#48: My new book launches today!
Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story!Buy the 📚 here: https://a.co/d/4gCPYzRSupport the show
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#47: Kaito Warner shares something he's never talked about and more.
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 teams vs. the pressure of big-name organizations like Ironmen- What he learned stepping away from the pro league, battling ego, and rediscovering his love for the game- Why the Hurricanes’ blue-collar, underdog mentality has reshaped his approach to life and paintball- Kaito opens up about identity, sacrifice, legacy, and the hard truths of chasing a pro dream in a sport where passion often outweighs paychecks.
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