39: Spring Tournament Preview

This week Liam couldn't make it but Olsen Aviles on Boston Bike Polo stepped up to join the team. Olsen brings some awesome energy and insightful conversation to the pod. The team goes over the latest news and tournament results before settling into a in depth conversation around defensive philosophy and Olsen's NAHBPC team "Moon Druid." Give this one a listen. It's a good one. 

Surprise! We blew the dust off our mics and talked about 2022! and we are testing the question function in Spotify so check it out for the beer point!

We back!!! sorry for the delay but we've been hella busy playing polo and working on Connect Bike Polo. "What's Connect Bike Polo?" you ask. Well listen to this episode to find out! Also check out the YouTube page to watch the trailer! In this episode the team goes over some of the recent news in Bike Polo land, explains about Gavin and Alex's new polo project, and of course Liam leads us through the Mail Bag. We all hope you enjoy big time!

We've seen the memes and banter online. Let’s take a dive into the proposed rule changes. This is the much awaited discussion with Joe Rstom. Huge thanks to Joe for putting up with us, online and off!  

This week on the pod the team speaks with Aaron Hand about what went into making the most popular polo frame in North America. Aaron regales us with the enforcer origin story and all the bumps the brand faced along the way. This is an extra long one but it's worth the listen. Save it for your next polo road trip if you want to make the drive enjoyable. I mean if you can wait that long to listen that is.

This week on the pod the team breaks down the action from the past two weekends of tournaments. Alex shares stories from Smack in the Middle, Liam describes the drama at Eastside Thaw, and then the team engages around Cabane à Scoop. Each tournament seemed more exciting than the last. One thing is certain, Bike Polo is in a great place right now. 

This week we had a last minute change of plans, so Liam couldn't make it. But Alex and Gavin talk to MamaDrew and The Big Cheese Charlie from Philly Bike Polo about the success they've had using social media to recruit new players. Gavin successfully dismisses all attempts to discuss esports in this episode, and Alex explains why he can't have nice gloves. 

Holy Moly! Tournament season is in full swing and selling out fast! The Polo starved people of North America are traveling far and wide to play some good old fashioned stick bike ball. This week on the podcast the team sits down with 4 different organizers of notable spring tournaments to get a sense for what each of these events have to offer.  14:02 James Eftee with East Side Thaw Pt 2, 34:16 Pedal Junkies with Smack in Da Middle, 57:22 Mark Aseltine with No Fun City. We also have time to do the Mailbag and Beer Point segments...Don't Panic. 

This week on the pod the team welcomes world renowned cycle sport athlete Bernadette "Birdie" Watts. She talks the team through her personal journey in bike polo and gives some great advice as to what attitude to bring with you onto the court. Also included in the episode is some news, the mailbag, and a quick guest appearance from Robbie Boards.

TropiCalssic was too awesome! We wanted to bask in it some more. So we brought TropiClassic 2022 champion Alex from Seattle on this episode to regale us all with tales from Puerto Rico. The Team and Alex break down the tournament and go over a few iconic plays that decided the podium on Sunday. Here at the Pod we have big love for Alex, San Juan Bike Polo, and everyone else the participated and organized this amazing event. We hope you all enjoy listening to this episode!