Shellda Podcast

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/0QRB18bIn 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 comeback, and the emotional World Cup run that ended in one of the most powerful moments of his career.Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story!Step behind the curtain of tournament paintball with Roderick Mitchell, the man who quietly holds the sport together. You’ve probably seen him walking vendor row, fixing problems before anyone notices, or managing chaos on the pro field… but today you get to hear the story you never knew.We dive into what it’s like to work 30+ events per season, build and tear down entire venues in a matter of days, switch between five different “jobs” every hour, and manage the pressure that comes with being the person everyone depends on.Rod gets vulnerable about burnout, anxiety, depression, and even past addiction, and how paintball became the place that saved him. He shares how he protects his energy, how he shows up for players and vendors even on empty, why he sees himself as “big energy,” and how he made the pro field in his own way.This conversation is raw, honest, funny, and incredibly important for anyone who loves this sport, whether you’re a player, vendor, ref, media, or just part of the community.Support the show

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 moment I stepped onto the field.Support the show

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 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