

The Side Out Society Podcast
Side Out Society
The Side Out Society is your front-row seat to the culture, stories, and personalities of women’s volleyball — from NCAA powerhouses to the pros and Team USA. Hosted by Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood, we cover the matches, moments, and behind-the-scenes vibes every fan (and volley-curious newcomer) needs to know. Whether you’re here for the big plays, the inside stories, or the community, welcome to the coolest club in volleyball.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 27min
Ep 16: Instant Bracket Reactions, Our Bracket Challenge, & Our Picks to Win It All
The 2025 NCAA D1 Women’s Volleyball Tournament bracket is LIVE — and we’re diving in. We go region by region with first-look reactions, upset picks, strength of schedule thoughts, and who we think will win it all. Plus, we’re launching the Side Out Society Bracket Challenge! Submit your bracket at sideoutsociety.com for a chance to win an exclusive Side Out Society sweatshirt… that not even we have yet.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 28min
Ep 15: Kentucky’s Reverse Sweep, ACC Chaos, and MLV Draft Reactions
This week, Tiff takes the mic solo to recap one of the biggest matches of the season: Kentucky’s reverse sweep over Texas to win the 2025 SEC Championship. From Eva Hudson’s 25-kill performance to Asia Thigpen’s unstoppable energy and Lizzie Carr’s nine blocks, we break down exactly how the Wildcats turned the match around.
Tiff also looks ahead to the final days of conference play, where Stanford, Louisville, and Pitt are battling for the ACC crown, and highlights newly crowned champs across the country who earned automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament.
Then it’s on to the Pros: a full review of Major League Volleyball’s 2025 Draft... top picks, surprise slides (yes, we’re looking at Flormarie Heredia Colon), roster implications, and how MLV and LOVB might overlap as the season approaches.
Also inside:
• Position Club inductions across five conferences
• Why the Indiana “heckling controversy” wasn’t actually a controversy
• The Wicked For Good social trend taking over college volleyball
• What to expect heading into Selection Sunday
A jam-packed episode leading into next week's announcement of this year’s 64-team bracket!
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Nov 19, 2025 • 46min
Ep 14: Emily Ehman on Nebraska’s Kryptonite, ACC Chaos, and the Future of Women's Volleyball
She’s one of the best voices in volleyball, and she’s on the mic with us this week! Emily Ehman joins Side Out Society to break down Nebraska’s first loss in 48 matches, whether UCLA exposed a crack in the Huskers’ armor, and why SMU is one of the most fun teams to watch heading into tournament season. We cover the ACC power struggle between Pitt, Stanford, and more, preview the upcoming SEC Tournament (which Emily will be covering), and talk about her rise as a broadcaster, the mentors who shaped her, and what’s next for the sport. We finish, of course, with her picks for National Player of the Year and who she thinks will win it all.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 22min
Ep 13: Solo Sets & Shoutouts: NPOY Picks, Upsets, and Volleyball’s Brightest Moments
With Lindsay out this week, Tiff takes the mic solo to break down the AVCA National Player of the Year semifinalists and share her pick for who should take home the honor. She dives into last week’s upsets (and why they didn’t shake much up), celebrates Coach Craig Skinner’s legendary desk-stand moment in Kentucky, and shouts out Malorie Boesiger’s second state title in Nebraska. Plus, updates on MLV’s new TV deal, LOVB’s First Serve schedule, and Team USA’s U17 squad dominating their debut tournament.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 49min
Ep 12: Thirteen Upsets, Rankings Chaos, Babies on the Way & Resilience Across the Net
This week was pure madness in women’s volleyball. Thirteen upsets — including seven on Halloween — shook up the rankings as Texas dropped twice (including a sweep by Kentucky). We break down all the biggest moves: North Carolina’s jump to No. 15, Iowa State crashing the Top 25, and Nebraska’s unstoppable sweep streak.
We close with our latest Position Club picks, our must-watch matches of the week, and a heartfelt message for Rutgers head coach Caitlin Schweihofer. Plus, baby news and Jordan Thompson’s continued dominance in AU Pro Volleyball.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 49min
Ep 11: Volleyball Betrayals, Haunted Costumes & Wrigley Field Dreams
This week, things get spooky—and a little chaotic—on The Side Out Society Podcast. Tiff and Lindsay dive into the longest matches in NCAA history, share their volleyball “betrayal list,” and debate where they’d love to see a game played next after Nebraska teased Wrigley Field.
They also run through a wild week of upsets (what’s going on with TCU?!), Nebraska’s continued dominance, and Kansas’ rollercoaster run. Plus: Matt Ulmer singing, JJ Van Niel’s coaching magic, AU’s Impact Award nominees, and Major League Volleyball’s Dallas expansion.
All that and more, wrapped up with Halloween vibes and a few laughs along the way.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 39min
Bonus: 'Girls with Balls': A breakdown of the French horror-comedy volleyball film
It’s spooky season at The Side Out Society! 🎃
In this Halloween special, hosts Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood take on the 2018 comedy-horror cult flick Girls with Balls. And yes, it's about volleyball... sort of They break down its wild mix of blood, bumps, and bizarre humor, diving into the team dynamics, outrageous plot twists, and all the campy chaos you’d expect from a movie this unhinged.
From rivalries to survival (and plenty of ridiculous kills), Tiff and Lindsay serve up their takes on what works, what doesn’t, and why this weird little film might just be the most entertaining volleyball movie ever made.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 47min
Ep 10: Volleyball’s Big Reveal: Top 16, Big Ten vs. ACC, and the Sport’s Next Wave
In this episode of the Side Out Society podcast, hosts Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood discuss the latest happenings in women's volleyball, including the NCAA Selection Committee's top 16 reveal, analysis of top teams and rankings, and the competitive landscape between the Big Ten and ACC. They also highlight upcoming games, player performances, and the exciting expansion of pro volleyball in Los Angeles. The conversation emphasizes the growth of women's sports and the vibrant volleyball community.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 41min
Ep 9: Reverse Sweeps, Broken Setters, and the Great Donut Debate
This week we cover everything from Miami’s stunning win over Pitt to UCLA’s revenge tour — plus what Charlie Fuerbringer’s injury means for Wisconsin and how Minnesota is even fielding a lineup right now. We welcome new members to our Position Clubs, talk about Jordan Thompson’s AU Pro Volleyball takeover, and wonder why crowds in Omaha aren’t matching Nebraska’s volleyball energy. And yes… we settle once and for all whether it’s called the donut or the campfire... Well, sort of.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 39min
Ep 8: Nebraska Magic, Rec Hall Vibes, and 8 Wild Upsets
This week, we’re diving into a massive week for women’s volleyball — both on the court and in the stands. Tiff shares her firsthand experience at the Nebraska–Penn State matchup and what it was like meeting Andi Jackson, plus both hosts recap the incredible energy at Nebraska–Rutgers in New Jersey.
We talk about the growth of the sport we witnessed firsthand, the eight Top 25 upsets that shook up the rankings, and what those results could mean heading into next week. Then we jump to the pros for the latest on AU Pro Volleyball (before Monday’s matches) and finish with a fun story about a surprise visitor at a match in Brazil’s volleyball league.


