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League One Volleyball's Serving Pancakes digs into the insights, opinions and behind-the-scenes stories from the people making the biggest impacts on global volleyball and women's sports, as well as unfiltered analysis and authentic conversations about the game itself.
Listen on Apple PodcastsKhat tells Madi all about her recent surgery, pasta and meat balls, and some spicy dish on the end of last season. Then Madi gives us some LA stories, talks hobbies, 6v6 and the crew discuss their extensive golf knowledge, adult play dates, baby workouts, and of course volleyball, volleyball, volleyball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Khat and Madi talk through their moves to new LOVB clubs, reflect on the teams they're leaving behind, and share what they're looking forward to in Los Angeles and Miami. Then they dive into the latest roster announcements, discuss which teams are shaping up to be contenders, and spotlight the athletes they're most excited to watch this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Khat Bell and Madi Kingdon recap their Fourth of July celebrations before diving into the disappointing end to the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup run. They break down what went wrong, share their very "expert" soccer analysis, and even debate whether either of them could have made it as goalkeepers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 16 of Serving Pancakes, the games are back as Khat and Madi put their LOVB knowledge to the test in Guess That LOVB Player , matching Instagram captions to the athletes who posted them. Then things get personal in She's a 10, But: Teammate Edition , where they debate the quirks, habits, and flaws that make even the best teammates a little difficult to play with. Questionable travel habits, mouth-open chewing, elite road trip snacks, and constant teammate callouts along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The crew reacts to LOVB’s 2026–27 Incoming Athletes, breaking down some of the newest additions to the league and who they’d be most excited to play with. They also cover everything fans need to know about the Volleyball Nations League before wrapping up with a game of "Most Likely To" (Serving Edition), where the hosts put each other on the spot with volleyball-themed questions and predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Khat and Madi are back after Mother's Day weekend, and talk all things celebrations. They also outline what hypothetical trades they'd make, who has the best closet, and childhood dream jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With LOVB’s offseason officially underway, Madi and Khat catch up on everything that’s happened since the season ended, from Madi’s championship run in Puerto Rico and move into a new house, to Khat giving her teammates space after their second championship run. Plus, after weeks of anticipation… might the Texas Showdown bet finally get settled? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As regular season and playoffs come to a close, Madi and Khat walk through the end of the second season of League One Volleyball, their championship predictions, and Serve up some end of season awards of their own! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Thompson and Micha Hancock fill in for Khat and join Madi to dish about Micha’s return from injury, Jordan’s mic’d up incident, and the best (or loudest) parts of being teammates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Logan Lednicky joins Serving Pancakes hosts Madi Rishel and Khat Bell to talk all things Houston, what it's like going from LOVB Club to LOVB Pro, and winning a National Championship in between! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Madi and Khat are back with another FaceTime style episode, the dynamic duo discusses the season at the crucial halfway point, takes a best friends quiz, and reveals decades old secrets about one another. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Khat and Madi sit down with LOVB Houston Middle Blocker Amber Igiede to debrief her overseas volleyball adventures, what being a dog mom who travels is like, and how Houston is taking League One Volleyball by storm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LOVB founding athlete Lauren Carlini joins the pod for a candid conversation on navigating a career at the top of the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Khat and Madi welcome LOVB Austin setter Brie O’Reilly to talk about her journey from British Columbia to the professional volleyball stage and her second life as a singer/songwriter. Plus, they react to last week’s Texas Showdown in San Antonio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hosts and League One Volleyball athletes Khat Bell and Madi Kingdon Rishel reunite after the holidays to catch up, FaceTime style. They preview the Texas Showdown, discuss self-care tips and resolutions, plus a breakdown of the current league standings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The Taylor Swift of Volleyball,” Lexi Rodriguez joins Khat and Madi. Lexi opens up about the self-doubt she experienced early in her time at Nebraska and again at the beginning of her LOVB career. As a pro, she’s found a better balance – including co-authoring a book and launching an app – and has enjoyed the opportunity to learn and adapt to the faster, more physical game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LOVB Austin middle blocker Molly McCage opens up about the ups and downs she’s experienced in her career. From significant injury to stepping away from the game for a few years, Molly has persevered to help lead Austin to the inaugural LOVB title last season. An avid fashionista, she’s also a big advocate for sustainability in fashion and other industries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Khat and Madi catch up with Madi’s LOVB Houston teammates Micha Hancock and Jordan Thompson. They chat about summer adventures, playing professionally abroad and at home, and what they looked for while selecting their college programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new League One Volleyball season means a new season of Serving Pancakes ! This year, Khat Bell is joined in the cohost chair by friend and fellow LOVB athlete Madi Kingdon Rishel. Amid plenty of chirping and even a friendly wager, Khat and Madi chat about what’s new in LOVB season two, including the incredibly talented athletes joining the league and a new playoff structure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria Garrick Browne is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, TEDxTalk speaker, mental health advocate, podcast host of Real Pod who has amassed 2M+ followers across social media where she's known for her unfiltered campaign, #RealPost. As a sophomore, she began sharing her story of overcoming depression and anxiety while playing college volleyball at USC. That TEDx Talk has been viewed more than 600,000 times and helped spark discussion about mental health in athletes. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Victoria joins host Serving Pancakes host Tiffany Oshinsky to talk about her experiences with mental health and volleyball, why she didn’t quit when she was at her lowest, and what athletes can do to set themselves up for mental health success in club/high school volleyball, college and beyond. Follow Victoria on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube . Watch Victoria’s TEDxTalk . Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr. Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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