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Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan

Sarah Pavan
NCAA Men's Volleyball
NCAA
Austin
PVF
Penn State
NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship
NCAA Volleyball
Stanford
Hawaii
Women's Champions League
NCAA Volleyball Transfer Portal
Mary Wise
Louisville
Madison
Omaha
Love Houston
Jordan Thompson
Maddy Skinner
Volleyball Tactics
UCLA

The podcast created for volleyball lovers who want to dig deep into what is going on in NCAA and international volleyball.

Hosted by Olympian, World Champion, and former Nebraska Cornhusker All-American Sarah Pavan and her husband, international volleyball coach and stats wizard Adam Schulz, Volley Talk brings you weekly highlights from the world of NCAA and international volleyball.

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the wild ride that has been the men's world championship so far. Our predictions from last episode could not have been more wrong, so it's time to go back to the drawing board and try again.

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we share our predictions for how the men's world championship is going to play out. With all the parity in men's volleyball, this is a tough task!

We also take a look at the key NCAA matchups from last week, discuss ... more

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the absolutely incredible medal matches from the 2025 Women's World Championship. This was some of the best volleyball we have seen in a very long time, if not ever, on the women's side.

Italy extended thei... more

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we give the rundown of the 2025 Women's World Championships so far. Pool play is finished, the round of 16 is almost complete, and our quarterfinal predictions from last episode did not hold true!

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Sarah Pavan
Host and Olympian, known for her expertise in volleyball and analysis of games and player performances.
Adam Schulz
Co-host and international volleyball coach specializing in statistics and performance analysis.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Exactly What American Volleyball Fans Need!

    I recently discovered this podcast and cannot get enough! I was familiar with Sarah’s playing career, but didn’t know much about her or Adam. The honestly of this show is so refreshing! While being respectful (they are Canadian) they give us their honest perspectives on players, coaches, and matches. They acknowledge when something might be a hot take and then speak their truth. I’m really enjoying listening to their commentary throughout VNL and can’t wait for their insights during NCAA season.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RKATL14
    United States2 months ago
  • Must listen for Volleyball Fans

    Love listening to this podcast! It brightens my mood up every Monday. Love the ruthless critic from Sarah. I learn something new about volleyball every time I listen to her

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Volleyball_enthusiast
    United States3 months ago
  • Great work!

    Love the show. Just what I needed as a new women's volleyball fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickname20858595
    United States5 months ago
  • ❤️

    love this podcast I also follow her on TikTok and instagram I love her

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    codykeller
    United States7 months ago
  • Disappointing Analysis

    The analysts kept discussing what the losing teams did wrong. It felt like the national champion Penn State was mentioned sporadically. I stopped listening half way in.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DianefromNJ
    United States9 months ago

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Some reviewers expressed disappointment over perceived biases in coverage and discussion of certain teams.
Positive feedback highlights the hosts' engaging dialogue and ability to break down complex volleyball strategies.
The show combines knowledgeable commentary with a bit of humor, making it entertaining for volleyball fans.
Listeners appreciate the expert insights and detailed analysis of match performances.

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2025 Men's World Championship Predictions, NCAA Surprises So Far
Q: What percent chance do you give UCLA to finish in the bottom third of the Big Ten?
30%. I think they will finish in the top half, but they won't finish top five.
2025 Men's World Championship Predictions, NCAA Surprises So Far
Q: What percentage chance do you give Texas to go undefeated this season?
25% seems realistic due to the depth of competition in the SEC.
2025 Men's World Championship Predictions, NCAA Surprises So Far
Q: What country do you think is taking the biggest step forward in terms of personnel for the Worlds?
France, since they brought back the big boys. Micah Christensen's return also makes a difference for the USA.
Undefeated Italy Headlines Women's VNL Final 8, Korea Comes Up Just Short for Relegation
Q: What are things that a more physical team would have to spend more time practicing?
They need to focus on their positional play on defense and serving to complement their physicality.
Undefeated Italy Headlines Women's VNL Final 8, Korea Comes Up Just Short for Relegation
Q: What are your thoughts on Gizem versus Simge for Turkiye?
Gizem has the edge defensively and controls plays better, but both are strong liberos.

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Aimed at volleyball enthusiasts, this show provides in-depth insights and analyses on NCAA and international volleyball. The hosts discuss current events, showcase feature matches, and give their opinions, often backed by years of experience in the sport. Expect to hear expert commentary not only on team performances but also on players' strategies, coaching decisions, and the status of various tournaments, making it a valuable resource for anyone keen on understanding the intricacies of volleyball.

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Volley Talk launched a year ago and published 46 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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