#55: Arturo Andrade on Mexico paintball, Dynasty, and the future of paintball
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
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#54: Coaching Like a CEO...ft. Travis Lemanski’s Leadership Philosophy
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 focus. Travis opens up about the early days of product development, how he built Infamous into a global brand, and his vision for helping other teams become their own brands.We also dive into the business grind behind World Cup season, from prepping new drops months in advance to surviving the chaos of Black Friday. He shares his leadership mindset, how he motivates players individually, and the lessons he’s learned from decades in the sport.I loved hearing about his approach to collaboration over competition, what it’s like having his wife involved in the industry, and one absolutely wild paintball story from Europe that you won’t believe.Support the show
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#53: Saying Yes to Oliver Lang changed my paintball career - ft Philip Swindall
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 creative process, what it’s really like shooting paintball professionally, and how to turn your passion into a sustainable career as a full-time creator.Support the show
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#52: The International Hurricane: Nic Rippel’s Rise to the NXL Pro League
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/iyXfrd6In 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 while playing pro paintball, what it means to truly be “family” inside the Hurricanes, and how his girlfriend captures his career through the lens as a professional photographer.Wehey dive into everything from battling jet lag and managing long-haul travel to the mindset behind playing without ego, growing German paintball, and even submitting a paintball short film to a film festival.Whether you’re a paintball player, a dream-chaser, or just someone who loves hearing stories of dedication and community...this one’s for you.Support the show
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#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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