SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter

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  The Crabb Brothers: Everything That's Wrong With A U.S. Olympic Trial 16.09.2026 31m

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we are at Casa de Crabb, sitting down with Taylor Crabb and Trevor Crabb to discuss the possibility of a U.S. Olympic Trial for beach volleyball -- and everything that's wrong with it. SHOOTS!
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  Hermosa Recap! Megan Kraft: WINNER; Kelly Cheng = Queen of Hermosa; Crabb-Benesh Sold Their Souls 14.09.2026 24m

  Welcome back to SANDCAST, where Travis Mewhirter breaks down the recent Hermosa Beach Open presented by Wedbush Securities, where: - Megan Kraft finally did it, winning her first professional tournament - Kelly Cheng won her THIRD STRAIGHT Hermosa, becoming the first to do so since Barb Fontana in 1981, 82, 83 - Andy Benesh and Taylor Crabb won via forfeit over Miles Partain and Jacob LaBouliere, furthering the theory that maybe they did sell their souls - Big performances from Savvy Cory and Devon Newberry, Thais Treumann and Andressa Cavalcanti, Molly Shaw and Brecht Piersma, and more SHOOTS!
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  Hermosa Open Preview! Strongest Field Of the Year Hits The South Bay 09.09.2026 13m

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we are previewing the Hermosa Open, which promises to be the strongest field on American soil in 2026. Why? International players are hitting the South Bay in force, including Stefan Boermans, Raisa Schoon, Katja Stam, Maria Gonzalez, Allanis Navas, Reka Orsi Toth, Leon Luini, Alejandro Huerta, Robin Seidl, the Bello Brothers, and more. SHOOTS!
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  August Mailbag! Is The U.S. Doing an Olympic Trial? How Will Anders' Indoor Move Impact Beach? 26.08.2026 1h 6m

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we answer all of your fan questions in our August Mailbag, including: - With Anders Mol going indoor, what other beach players would make for a good indoor volleyball team? - Is USA holding an Olympic trial? - On that note, when does Olympic qualifying begin and how will it work? - Will there be any partnership changes in USA Volleyball prior to the Olympic qualifying? And a wholeeeee lot more! SHOOTS! *** We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/volleyball-for-dummies-gabrielle-reece/1149015986?ean=9781394418626 Become a member to get EARLY AND EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to watch all new episodes of SANDCAST! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCulle1dnTSh1pzhLUXfYO1g/join This podcast is brought to you by Mikasa, the ball used by the best in the game. Use our discount code, SANDCAST, to get 25% off all Mikasa volleyballs. Catch all the action on VBTV with our Volleyball TV discount code SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products! https://www.betteratbeach.com/
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  Montreal Preview: Will Canada's Queens, Norwegian Kings Three-Peat? 20.08.2026 13m

  Welcome back to SANDCAST, where we are in the stands of the Gilles Villeneuve, home of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Montreal Elite previewing what is the final *scheduled* beach volleyball event of the 2026 season. We're chatting: - Can Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson win a third straight gold medal at home? - Anders Mol and Christian Sorum are looking to do the same -- in the last event we will see from them until mid-May, as Mol reports to his indoor Italian club on August 29 - Can anyone stop Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher, who have lost just one match this entire season on the Beach Pro Tour? - Will Andy Benesh and Taylor Crabb remain inevitable, as they were during their unblemished run to the Manhattan Beach Open title? And more! SHOOTS! SHOOTS! *** We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/volleyball-for-dummies-gabrielle-reece/1149015986?ean=9781394418626 Become a member to get EARLY AND EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to watch all new episodes of SANDCAST! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCulle1dnTSh1pzhLUXfYO1g/join This podcast is brought to you by Mikasa, the ball used by the best in the game. Use our discount code, SANDCAST, to get 25% off all Mikasa volleyballs. Catch all the action on VBTV with our Volleyball TV discount code SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products! https://www.betteratbeach.com/
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  The Family Reunion 19.08.2026 51m

  The boys are FINALLY back together, for the first and last time of 2026, as Tri Bourne, Travis Mewhirter, and Trevor Crabb and family shoot the breeze in a family reunion episode. SHOOTS! *** We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! https://amzn.to/3SdHCbe Become a member to get EARLY AND EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to watch all new episodes of SANDCAST! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCulle1dnTSh1pzhLUXfYO1g/join This podcast is brought to you by Mikasa, the ball used by the best in the game. Use our discount code, SANDCAST, to get 25% off all Mikasa volleyballs. Catch all the action on VBTV with our Volleyball TV discount code SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products! https://www.betteratbeach.com/
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  MBO Recap: Cruz-Brasher, Crabb-Benesh Go Thanos Mode: INEVITABLE 17.08.2026 23m

  They were inevitable. Both of them. Amid all the carnage, amid all those upsets, amid the second-highest seeded semifinal in Manhattan Beach Open history, Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher remained inevitable. A third straight MBO title, a feat only Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor have done before. A championship won without dropping a set, a feat not accomplished since April Ross and Jen Fopma did so in 2015. Amid all the carnage, amid all those upsets, amid the No. 1 seed dropping in the first round, Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh remained inevitable. A ninth straight MBO championship match that featured a Crabb. An eleventh straight that featured a Hawaiian who cut his teeth at the Outrigger Canoe Club. A second Manhattan title for Crabb, the first for Benesh. A title won without dropping a set, a feat not accomplished since Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena did so in 2015. It's not often in sports that there are two teams of their respective genders who can, with near unanimity, be viewed as the undisputed best. Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher are the best women’s beach volleyball team in the world, and there is scant little evidence to the contrary. Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh are the best men’s beach volleyball team in the United States, and there is, objectively speaing, zero evidence to the contrary: A perfect 11-0 record on domestic soil and two AVP titles in the 2026 season. The fact that both teams pulled off an unblemished run to a Manhattan Beach Open title while the rest of the favorites wavered and fell to surprising contenders speaks further to their separation from the rest of the field. Cruz and Brasher had just three sets all tournament decided by two points, while the final was a comfortable 21-18, 21-16 victory over No. 2 Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft. Crabb and Benesh were somehow even smoother, blasting opponents by a total of 80 points, smothering Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst, 21-14, 21-13 in a match it seemed the underdogs had no chance. Maybe they didn’t. Maybe no one did. This was the year of the inevitable, the proverbial unstoppable forces meeting no immovable objects. Every team was movable, malleable, bending and bowing to the wills of Cruz and Brasher, Crabb and Benesh. Didn’t matter that this was alas the tournament Gage and Basey proved their flash and sizzle could perform at the highest level of the AVP. Didn’t matter that Cheng and Kraft were playing as well as they have played in their fantastic new partnership. Didn’t matter that Abby Van Winkle and Torrey Van Winden were on a run sprinkled with pixie dust, and that Chaim Schalk and James Shaw had found that something that propelled them to Elite medals in 2025. They were Thanos, both. And when they snapped their fingers, they left in their wake a field vanquished, a landscape dominated. They left with their names scheduled to be etched into the Manhattan Pier. They left as the most inevitable champions in more than a decade. SHOOTS! *** We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/volleyball-for-dummies-gabrielle-reece/1149015986?ean=9781394418626 Become a member to get EARLY AND EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to watch all new episodes of SANDCAST! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCulle1dnTSh1pzhLUXfYO1g/join This podcast is brought to you by Mikasa, the ball used by the best in the game. Use our discount code, SANDCAST, to get 25% off all Mikasa volleyballs. Catch all the action on VBTV with our Volleyball TV discount code SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products! https://www.betteratbeach.com/
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  Madness in Manhattan! Upsets, Underdogs, And Big Dogs Set Stage for Thrilling Sunday 16.08.2026 11m

  Kyle Friend is back in his home studio talking about the 2026 Manhattan Beach Open, or 2026 MBO. It was a wild survival Saturday at the MBO, where no shortage of insanity occurred, such as: - Paul Lotman dislocating his shoulder...and still winning, thanks in large part to Miles Partain going superhuman. They're now in the semifinals - Maddie Anderson and Alaina Chacon, the 12 seeds, being joined by Torrey Van Winden and Abby Van Winkle, the 14 seeds in a wacky women's semifinal - Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh looking like the best men's team in the United States. It's now their tournament to lose And a whole lot more SHOOTS! *** We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! Get 25 PERCENT off and FREE SHIPPING on all Mikasa products with our code, SANDCAST and play with the ball. played with the best in the game. Head to Mikasa's website and get your bag of balls today! Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  Want SANDCAST merch? We got you covered. Check it out here!
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  MBO Preview! TKN's Potential Three-Peat; Phil and Sander?! Can Benesh or Partain Get On the Pier? 13.08.2026 13m

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where Kyle Friend is previewing the 2026 Manhattan Beach Open or, for short, the MBO 2026. He's chatting: - TKN's potential three-peat - Phil Dalhausser and Taylor Sander playing together - Can Andy Benesh and Taylor Crabb get on the Pier for the first time? And more! SHOOTS!
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  Terese Cannon's Long Road Back to Beach Volleyball 12.08.2026 1h 8m

  This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter features Terese Cannon. We talk about: - Her long road to recovery from a shoulder surgery - Why being a great partner has led her to so much success - The gratitude she's found for the game in her absence - What her plans look like coming back to the game SHOOTS!
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  Hamburg Recap! Ehlers-Wust, And a Most Fateful Victory 09.08.2026 24m

  Kyle Friend and Denise Austin chat a wild ride at the Hamburg Elite, where: - Nils Ehlers and Lui Wust stole the show with a stunning gold medal - Nina Brunner and Tanja Huberli won another Hamburg gold And a whole lot more SHOOTS!
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  Corinne Quiggle Is Living Her Best International Beach Volleyball Life 05.08.2026 1h 26m

  This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter features Corinne Quiggle, a veteran on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour and AVP Tour. We chat about: - Yes, when Corinne and Chloe Loreen were snubbed by the AVP League selections - Why she still loves traveling internationally, after all these years - What makes Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher so dang hard to beat - The role of sponsors in beach volleyball, and how Corinne has mastered the art of it And a whole lot more. Fun to be back in the studio!! SHOOTS!
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  RIO RECAP: Anders Goes Indoor?! Plavins-Fokerots Make It Look Easy; Stam-Schoon Shine 03.08.2026 16m

  Welcome back to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, where Travis Mewhirter is recapping the Rio Elite. Starting off the top, however, breaking news: Anders Mol has signed an indoor contract with the Italian Club Verona, so there's that. And: - Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots make everything look easy - Katja Stam and Raisa Schoon shine with their first Elite gold medal since Doha of 2023 - The French men are rising, with a silver for Remi Daubas and Calvin Aye, and a bronze for Arnaud Gauthier-Rat and Teo Rotar - Another medal for Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft, their third in six tournaments and second in a row SHOOTS!
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  Can Anyone Stop Carol and Rebecca? Partain-Shaw Show Up Big; USA Women Storming Rio 01.08.2026 15m

  Welcome, or BEMVINDO! to the Rio Elite, where Travis Mewhirter is back in his SANDCAST Hotel Headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, talking: - Carol and Rebecca on an absolute tour de force in Rio, where nobody has even scored more than 15 points on them yet - Evan Cory and Derek Bradford shining with a 2-1 pool play performance and a huge win over Andre and Renato - The USA Volleyball women pushing 8 teams into the round of 16 - An UNBELIEVABLE lucky loser match between Israel and Argentina you absolutely have to see SHOOTS!
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  Rio Preview! The Heavyweight Clash of USA vs. Brazil 29.07.2026 12m

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter or, as they say in the local language here in Rio de Janeiro, BEMVINDO! We are on site for the Rio Elite, previewing and chatting: - How the Rio Elite is a heavyweight battle between the USA and Brazilian women - Whether this is the final sendoff of James Shaw and Miles Partain - The wide open men's field, which does not include David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig, Jacob Holting-Nilsson and Elmer Andersson, Anders Mol and Christian Sorum, and Bartosz Losiak and Michal Bryl - Why Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft are Travis' favorites to win SHOOTS!
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  July Mailbag! Russia's Back? What's Happening With The Beach Pro Tour? Olympic Qualifying 22.07.2026 53m

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where, for the first time the entire year, Travis is back in the studio, where he's hanging with Kyle Friend, answering all of your fan questions for the July Mailbag. A sampler: - Is Russia back on the Beach Pro Tour? - How is Olympic qualifying going to work for LA 2028? - Is there a fall event or not for the Beach Pro Tour? - Have Chase Budinger and Trevor Crabb found their perfect partners? And a whole lot more. SHOOTS!
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  Miles Partain And The Rekindling of a Volleyball Fire 15.07.2026 56m

  This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Miles Partain, who has rekindled his passion for the game of beach volleyball. We're sitting down in Gstaad, chatting: - How Miles has rediscovered his love of volleyball again - His partnership with James Shaw - How a baseball pitching coach has changed his offensive game in beach volleyball - When he is going to solidify his partnership decision for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
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  Savvy Cory Believes She Belongs, And That Has Made All The Difference 08.07.2026 1h 8m

  This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter -- and Kyle Friend, in this case -- features Savvy Cory, who is currently having the best year of her career alongside her former UCLA teammate Devon Newberry. Chapters with Savvy Cory, Kyle Friend, and Tri Bourne 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Recent Travels 02:54 The Challenges of Competitive Volleyball 06:02 Understanding the Point System and Its Impact 09:06 Building Confidence and Consistency in Performance 12:02 Mental Toughness and the Importance of Belief 15:13 Skill Development and Coaching Dynamics 18:03 The Role of Team Support and Financial Considerations 27:31 Investing in Coaching and Resources 30:10 Financial Struggles and Support Systems 31:39 Understanding the Elo System 34:38 Monthly Funding and Travel Stipends 39:16 Mental Challenges and Balancing Life 45:35 Performance Metrics and Transition Rates 48:43 Foundational Work in Volleyball 49:11 Transition Setting as a Key Weapon 51:02 The Importance of Aggressive Setting 52:43 Handling Long Rallies and Frustrations 56:15 Excitement for Upcoming Competitions 57:51 The Social Aspect of Volleyball 01:00:40 Building Relationships in the Volleyball Community 01:03:32 Future Plans and Competitions
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  TKN's Historic THREE-PEAT; Brouwer's Magic; Cheng-Kraft's Demon-Slaying Weekend | Gstaad Recap 05.07.2026 24m

  We have our final recap from the Gstaad Elite, where Travis Mewhirter and Kyle Friend sit down to chat: - Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher completed their three-peat of Gstaad gold medals - Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft slaying almost every demon en route to a silver medal in Gstaad - Alex Brouwer's magic, where the universe seemed to be conspiring for him to win his first Gstaad gold medal in 14 years trying alongside Stefan Boermans - Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger winning a huge silver out of the qualifier - Arthur Lanci's dream come true, with a bronze medal in Gstaad SHOOTS!
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  Gstaad's American Takeover; Cheng-Kraft's Revenge Tour; Crabb-Budinger's Honeymoon; TKN 3-Peat 04.07.2026 18m

  Welcome back to the Huus Hotel in Gstaad, where Travis Mewhirter and Kyle Friend chat well past sundown -- as you can see -- about the quarterfinals and men's semifinals at the Gstaad Elite, where: - Three USA Volleyball women's teams -- Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher, Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft, Lexy Denaburg and Julia Donlin -- have made the semifinals - Another USA Volleyball team, Chase Budinger and Trevor Crabb, going on an epic Gstaadian honeymoon, making the finals in just their second tournament as a team - Alex Brouwer and Stefan Boermans commanding the energy, vibes and aura of the volleyball world to make the finals - And Raisa Schoon and Katja Stam, up against an All-American force SHOOTS!