The Whirly Chef
Minnesota's Luke "Chef" Distad joins the crew to discuss his whirlyball beginnings, nationals experiences and an encounter with a player that we took to a place that we possible shouldn't have.
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min
What In The Whirl?
Mark, Steve and Noah talk Whirlyball. The past, future and present of this fun sport of bumper cars and whiffle balls...
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Episodes
2025 Post Nationals
The Ambassador and company discuss the results and shenanigans behind this year's tournament.
Jun 20, 2025•2 hr 22 min
2025 Pre-Nats Sesh!
Our Whirly heroes are joined by The Innovator and his National Champion wife to have a pre nationals discussion. Listen in to find out who is currently in the lead for paid registration. What are the house rules this year. Noah's opinion on whether catching a rebound off the backboard is an extension or not. Is Sully from Cleveland really the voice of Whirlyball and so much more!
May 26, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Bronze Buckets!
Our heroes are joined by none other than the host of the What in the Whirl Limited Division Episode Mr. John Hanson aka Johnny Buckets! John talks his whirlyball origins and Noah provides some much desired updates for the upcoming Nationals tournament.
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 54 min
All Around the Whirl Round Table
Steve and Noah find themselves in the company of none other than Texas's celebrity Whirlyball sweetheart, Mr. John "Johnny Buckets" Hansen, What in the Whirl East Edition's Aaron "Chilly" Olah and the Windy City Edition's very own Dan "The Innovator" Doherty. This meeting of the minds break down the 2025 Hurst Texas Invitational, the upcoming National Tournament in Seattle and the state of Whirlyball Nation wide. Meanwhile, Mark is nowhere to be found and it was concluded that he yet again has m...
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr
2025 How We Doin?!
The year is 2025, our heroes share the latest and greatest on and off the court. With quite a number of Whirlyball events on the horizon, Steve, Mark and Noah provide the latest and greatest on the who, what, where, when and why!
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Go All the Way Billy Who
Live from Seattle Whirlyball (except Mark) our heroes are joined by Justin " Tough Shit" Dewitt to find out how the Jeremy Bennettless Jeremy Bennett Invitational turned out in Novi. There's a curious discussion on what it means to go all the way, Mark's encounter with a certain hall of famer and wrapping things up with preliminary details regarding the 2025 Whirllyball National Tournament being held in Seattle. Finally, because it was asked, find out who amongst the Pod Fathers is the most cudd...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Action Jackson
Our heroes discuss the latest media members of the What in the Whirl across the nation. They're also joined by Seattle's very own 2 time National Champion Jeff Jackson who shares his Whirlyball story, thoughts and experiences after this year's tournament.
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 47 min
2024 Post Nationals
The Ambassador, Kram Yar Sllim and everyone's good friend Mr. Noah Aaron share their thoughts, experiences and also break down the 40th Annual Whirlyball Nationals Tournament.
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr 12 min
2024 Chicago Pre-Nationals Part 2
20 days to go until Nationals, our heroes are joined by fellow National Champion from Chicago Bill Zerinskas to discuss final preparations, teams/rosters and their final predictions.
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 42 min
2024 Pre-Nationals
Nearly a month until the battle for the national title in Vernon Hills Chicago, our heroes discuss the upcoming tournament by touching on the team/center representation along with the latest news on the Unlimited Tournament.
May 24, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Johnnie's Beef
This time around our heroes catch up on the good and the bad butt of the Dallas Invitational, Chicago Super Practice and the upcoming national tournament.
Apr 11, 2024•55 min
Noah's Opinion
Our heroes are joined by Cleveland's Joshua Hersmann to discuss his past, present and future in the sport of Whirlyball. We also dive deep into the upcoming Texas invite, bumper boats and a beginnings of a brand new segment!
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Whirlyball Fall Happenings
Have you ever watched the Texas Whirlyball League Live stream and ever wondered what an AG, OR or PC are? Our heroes seek those answers along with what's going on across the country with the National Players Committee, the upcoming invite in Hurst and the ever controversial Unlimited Tournament topic! With special guest Steve "Snowy" Swanson.
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Post Minnesota Invite
Our long forgotten heroes have returned to fill in the whirly whirled on Minnesota's first invitational, national league activity and the upcoming February invitational. Plus, we get a new word definition from everyone's good friend!
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 33 min
2023 Post Nationals
Join our heroes as they breakdown their observations and best moments of this year's Whirluball Nationals Tournament. Hear the all the riveting answers to the community's questions which include but are not limited to, "Is Brad Peters really an all Division Champion?" "What is good butt vs bad butt?" and many more. To all our listeners. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Take it, to Unlimited, One More Time
Our heroes return to touch base on the good, bad and controversial! Everything from the unfortunate closure of the Atlanta Center, upcoming tournaments/invitationals, the Unlimited discussion and a heart felt tribute to a member of the Whirlyball family. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you
May 25, 2023•1 hr 31 min
We're On the List
Your heroes return from Texas from an invite of the best of the best. The Sam Kim upper/lower inaugural invite. We hope you enjoy as they talk about the format, the play time and a little controversy. And even better they're joined by friend of the podcast JT. So get your bbq brisket ready for a fun listen.
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Oh My Gawd!
The whirly heroes once again find themselves among friendly company with the likes of Brandon "Beef Stew" Stewart and Joe "JT" Tiffany. They discuss the latest involving the Seattle League scene along with the upcoming 2023 Inaugural Sam Kim Invitational, 2023 National Tournament in Cleveland and the first ever Minnesota Invitational. This episode also features a debut commercial from a familiar scoop company!
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 36 min
2nd Annual Whirlyball Fantasy Draft
Lack of sleep nor a very delayed pizza delivery could keep our heroes from completing the 2nd Annual Whirlyball Fantasty Draft. This episode featuring guest and co-drafter, Texas's very own Alex "Doc" Deuerling!
Oct 03, 2022•2 hr 9 min
Post Nationals 2022 Review and Wrap Up
Steve, Mark and Noah are joined by Seattle's latest National winners Melissa and Randy to discuss all of the good, great and awesomeness that occurred at the 2022 Whirlyball Nationals Tournament in Hurst Texas. They break down each division along with individual player performances in what is arguably one of, if not the longest episode in the podcast's illustrious existence!
Jul 10, 2022•2 hr 28 min
Pre-Nationals 2022
It's that time of year where our heroes share analysis and break down the divisions and teams for the upcoming Whirlyball Nationals Tournament being held at the center in Hurst Texas. They've even sought the assistance of the community's very own Frank Myers to co-host and share his invaluable insight.
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Return to the Whirly City Ft. Adam Elias
Your heroes have returned from the Chicago invite. But while they were there they got the opportunity to interview Whirlyball CEO Adam Elias. Well, not all if them...
May 19, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Chicago Bound
Our heroes are joined by Seattle's very own Barrett Davis as guest host to spread the good word of Whirly. Additionally they're most fortunate to be joined by Chicago's Bill Zerinskas to discuss the upcoming Whirlyball Invitational.
Mar 31, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Randomonium
As the title suggests, things arguably go off the rails as our heroes get caught up in some random tangents! Yet all is well in the land as they eventually found their way back to Whirlyball. Listen as they catch up on current league statuses around the nation and discuss the upcoming invitational in Chicago.
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The One With Joe Ft. Joe Tiffany
Our heroes get the opportunity to talk to someone they've been chasing for years. It's a little late because of the busy holidays, but heres the one with Joe... Love you.
Dec 29, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 9
2021 #1 Overall Pick
Our heroes are joined by the #1 overall pick in the 2021 Whirlyball Nationals Players Draft Zack Wegner along with a Facebook live audience. They get to know Zach and touch on the draft process.
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 8
1st Annual Whirlyball Fantasy Draft 2021
Our heroes have a draft party, and whirlyball draft party. It's been talked about for awhile and finally we do a fantasy draft. You might love or hate our picks, but its all for the conversations.
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Whirl of Pure Inebriation
In this "lost" episode our heroes are too drunk. And that explains the episode. You're welcome...
Aug 11, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 6
2021 Nats Recap Ft. Gus Zirkle
Whilst drinking a hearty Irish Mead, our heroes are joined Michigan's newest National Champion, the WhirlyFreak Gus Zirkle to recap the 2021 Whirlyball Nationals Tournament. Together they touch on the winners and non-winners as well as the pros and potential cons. This self proclaimed Media Whirlyball Cabal also discusses their views, ideas and plans to improve the livestream and commentary experience for future tournaments. Ignore Mark's phone notifications. He's kind of a big deal.
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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