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SANDCAST is the first and leading beach volleyball podcast in the world. Hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter take listeners into the world of the AVP, Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour and any other professional beach volleyball outlets, digging deep into the lives of the players both on and off the court as well as all of the top influencers in the game.
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This episode of SANDCAST is a solo episode! Travis Mewhirter breaks down everything you need to know (he thinks, but if you're still wondering things, please ask or drop a comment) about the 2025 beach volleyball season, from the AVP to Volleyball World to USA Volleyball. He chats:
- All the new partnerships on the Beach Pro Tour
- WTF the new Elite16 format is
- A look at the AVP's TV deal, and why it's a risk worth taking
- USA Volleyball's new Elo Rating system, and why it's going to be beneficial for the players
SHOOTS!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Solo Episode
01:08 Overview of the 2025 Beach Volleyball Season
02:20 Changes in the Beach Pro Tour
05:09 Format Challenges in Beach Volleyball Tournaments
11:02 Explaining the New Tournament Format
13:22 Upcoming Major Events and World Championships
15:19 Understanding Rankings and Qualifications
18:05 New Partnerships in Beach Volleyball
23:07 Emerging Talents in Beach Volleyball
25:19 Women's Beach Volleyball Landscape
26:47 Italy's Beach Volleyball Dynamics
27:44 Young Stars and New Partnerships
30:25 AVP Tournament Insights
33:05 AVP's TV Deal and Future
41:02 USA Volleyball's New Stipend System
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