Power Through the 4th Whistle Roller Derby Podcast

202 - Windy City Rollers 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview

May 22, 2026

The Windy City Rollers are back in the playoff conversation — and they’re coming in smarter, deeper, and more connected than ever than ever on their way to WFTDA North America Northeast Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan. In this episode, we sit down with Windy City skaters Nasty Al, Shake N Bake, D. Ride, and Nicolas Rage to talk about the evolution of one of roller derby’s most cerebral and creatively dangerous teams. This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, leadership, friendship, ...

201 - Gotham Roller Derby 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview

May 19, 2026

We're continuing the road to WFTDA North America Northeast Regional Playoffs in Lansing Michigan and are joined by four voices from Gotham Roller Derby: Yeti Or Not Here I Come (Captain) and Kill Valentine from the All Stars and Lone Scar "Tex" (Captain) and Real Quick from the B team, the Wall Street Traitors. Gotham Roller Derby opens up about what it really takes to keep elite roller derby alive in New York City. From the massive roster turnover that reshaped Gotham after 201...

200 - Minnesota Roller Derby 2026 WFTDA Playoffs Preview

May 15, 2026

Minnesota Roller Derby is heading into the 2026 WFTDA Playoffs in Lansing, Michigan with a rebuilt leadership core, a roster stacked with veteran wisdom and rising stars, and one goal in mind: “We want to go to Malmö.”This week, we’re joined by captains Primm Reaper and Lexi Cuter alongside longtime MNRD veteran Hurtrude Stein for a deep dive into one of roller derby’s most iconic leagues. We also dive into the benefits (and challenges) of the legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium, their super pow...