Serving Pancakes

Fifteen-year pro Jordan Larson is one of the most decorated American volleyball players of all time. And she’s not done yet. The three-time Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, world champion and winner of 15 professional titles is back with Team USA to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. That’s not all; this winter, The Governor will return to her home state of Nebraska to play with LOVB Omaha. From being a leader to establishing a Team USA culture to starting her coaching career, Jordan talks everything volleyball (and everything Nebraska) on the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Chapters include: Staying home at Nebraska Becoming Governor Premonitions of being a pro Building a golden culture Jordan’s development as a leader Golf and other hobbies The changing volleyball landscape in the U.S. Coming home with LOVB Omaha Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior Producer Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr Sound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justine Wong-Orantes has persevered through cuts, bench roles and more throughout her career, but she’s overcome each obstacle en route to the top of the volleyball world. How did playing on the beach help this 5-6 former setter become Best Libero at the 2020 Olympic Ganes? Why did Justine pick up a volleyball in the first place? What future does the LOVB Omaha star see for the sport in the United States? She and Tiffany Oshinsky dive into that and more during episode four of Serving Pancakes. Chapters include: Volleyball: a family affair The benefits of beach Different jersey color, same Justine Transitioning to to the international game Making (and making of) the 2020 Olympic team LOVB and legacy Follow Justine on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior Producer Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr Sound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposite hitter Annie Drews may have been a latecomer to volleyball, but that hasn’t stopped her from a pro career that’s sent her to Puerto Rico, Italy, Japan and more. The Elkhart, Indiana, native overcame that slow start to earn a spot on the U.S. National Team, and she powered the squad to the gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games. After yet another nudge along her path, she’s coming home to play in front of family and friends with LOVB Madison Volleyball. Alongside host Tiffany Oshinsky, Annie reflects on her path from aspiring dancer to being part of the foundation of a new era in volleyball. Chapters include: The growth spurt that helped Annie rediscover volleyball Being a late bloomer in the game Nudged toward a pro career Day-to-day as a professional athlete From Tokyo to the altar Mapping out the road to LOVB Follow Annie on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).. Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior ProducerExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic gold medalist and Best Setter at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Jordyn Poulter has been a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team since 2018. She played professionally in Italy for four years and twice earned All-American honors at the University of Illinois. After making her second Olympic appearance at Paris 2024, Jordyn will lead LOVB Salt Lake once the season starts this winter. She and Tiffany Oshinsky discuss Jordyn’s introduction to volleyball, experience winning gold with Team USA (and later losing it when someone stole the medal out of her car), and teaching herself to play piano while at Illinois. Chapters include: Growing up with the game Returning to Illinois for college Poulter the self-taught pianist Intro to the national team and pro volleyball Winning the gold medal in Tokyo (and getting it stolen at home) “Gnarly” injury and lonely recovery Leaving a legacy through LOVB Follow Jordyn on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior ProducerExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Carlini is a setter for the U.S. Women’s National Team and has played professional volleyball overseas for eight years. A three-time AVCA All-American at the University of Wisconsin, Carlini grew to love Madison, Wisconsin, and will lead LOVB Madison when League One Volleyball’s inaugural season launches in late 2024. She and Tiffany Oshinsky discuss Lauren’s volleyball career at Wisconsin and abroad, excitement over joining LOVB and LOVB Madison, affection for dogs – and, of course, pancakes – during the inaugural episode of Serving Pancakes. Chapters include: Young Lauren’s dreams and how she got into volleyball Introduction to the University of Wisconsin, its campus and the Madison community Beginning a pro career overseas Lauren’s response to missing the Tokyo 2020 roster The close-knit relationships on Team USA Excitement about playing professional volleyball in the United States Lauren Carlini: Must LOVB dogs Lauren’s Legacy Follow Lauren on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior ProducerExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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