Podcasts by The Ace Space

EuroVolley Recap | Italy do the double - feat. Michieletto, Cebulj&Pajenk from the mixed zone from 2021-09-21T19:05:48

Straight from the court (via a few flights) Lewie, Dan & Matt discuss EuroVolley men and women in depth. Looking back at the key story lines from the event in Poland, Czechia, Finland and Estoni...

Robert Taht talks ahead about EuroVolley Men, while Lewie, Ci and Matt review EuroBeachVolley and the women’s competition from 2021-08-26T13:22:12

Fresh from EuroBeachVolley, Lewie talks through his Viennese experience with Ci and Matt, looking at the incredible achievement of the Beach Volley Vikings Anders Mol and Christian Sørum who fol...

Olympic Special | European domination feat. Chinenyeze, Brizard&Louatia and many more medallists from the press conferences! from 2021-08-11T21:59:34

Fresh (well sort of) from his time in Tokyo, Lewie is joined by Matt and they look back at a historic Games for European teams at the 2020 Olympic Games.  They discuss each of the four competiti...

Maja Ognjenović previews the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, discusses why her team has something special and explains why she is excited EuroVolley will return to Serbia | 2021 Summer Season from 2021-07-21T12:34:21

After leaving Rio 5 years ago with Silver, it has been a long wait for Serbia’s captain and setter try and complete her medal collection by topping the podium at an Olympic Games.  Here Maja joi...

Alexander Brouwer&Robert Meeuwsen on their sporting marriage, drifting, who is the “Total Package” and wanting to be the underdog at the Olympics | 2021 Summer Season from 2021-07-14T14:02:11

Beach Volleyball is again on the Tokyo 2020ne Olympic Games schedule and looking to top their Bronze from Rio are the Dutch World Champions of 2013 Alexander Brouwer & Robert Meeuwsen.

Th...

2022 European Cups DoL Recap - feat.Dragan Stanković on being at the draw, the book ends of his career and wanting to travel to Australia from 2021-06-30T13:42:48

It was a big week for European Volleyball with 197 teams being confirmed in the six European Cup competitions for 2022 and all except the 4th Round of the Champions League onwards being drawn in...

Karla Borger on the Continental Cup, teammates and why she hopes this Olympic venture will be different from Rio 2016 | 2021 Summer Season from 2021-06-15T13:31:49

Here Lewie and Matt talk to German Beach Volleyball star Karla Borger prior to the Tokyo 2020ne final qualification show down at the Continental Cup Final in The Hague. She looks back at the Sil...

Croatia’s Samanta Fabris&Romania’s Nneka Onyejekwe chat about their exciting summers ahead and how proud they are of their countries hosting EuroVolley | 2021 Summer Season from 2021-06-02T15:04:48

The summer of 2021 will thrill and excite fans all over the world, and it will come to an end with the European Championships, EuroVolley.  Each host country has appointed two event ambassadors ...

David Åhman&Jonatan Hellvig on jump setting their way to the U22 title and why “Christmas gains” is making the difference | 2021 Summer Season from 2021-05-19T14:58:33

As the focus shifts from the indoor season to the Summer Season, so starts another Ace Space series.  Here Lewie and Ci return with the jump setting Swedes, Åhman & Hellvig, to reflect on them t...

Unscripted with Joanna Wolosz | Flashback from 2021-05-12T13:57:59

After her team, A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO, completed the dream by winning their first ever Champions League title, we thought it was the right time to re-release the Unscripted Dave had with J...

Super Finals Men Recap feat. Benjamin Toniutti with the post match reactions of Aleksander Śliwka, Nikola Grbić and Nimir Abdel-Aziz | Champions League 2021 from 2021-05-06T10:00

...Part 2 of our recap celebratioon, as Dave, Ci and Dan look back at Super Finals Verona, and the men's final.  Where the for the first time, in both their and Polish club history, Grupa Azoty ...

Super Finals Women Recap feat. post match reactions of Kim Hill, Joanna Wolosz&Giovanni Guidetti | Champions League 2021 from 2021-05-04T18:06:59

Dave, Ci and Dan take some time to look back at Super Finals Verona, and in particular the women's final which saw a thrilling tie-break win for A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO against VakifBank IST...

Lucarelli on #SuperFinalsVerona, why now was right time to come to Europe, the summer of '16 and becoming an actor?! | Champions League 2021 from 2021-04-28T10:55:28

TRENTINO Itas take to the court for the CEV Champions League Volley 2021 final in Verona this week and a new face in their team this season is Ricardo Lucarelli SANTOS DE SOUZA who has starred f...

Kim Hill on finally facing off with VakifBank, wanting a cat and a massive summer with the National Team | Champions League 2021 from 2021-04-21T10:04:56

A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO star outside hitter Kimberly Hill joins Dave and Ci to preview the upcoming Super Final in Verona where her side will take on VakifBank ISTANBUL aiming for her, but m...

Jordyn Poulter on a Cinderella season, Olympic Dreams,&Finny | Champions League 2021 from 2021-03-29T17:00

American setter Jordyn Poulter has big dreams, and she is doing everything right in order to reach them. In this episode of the Ace Space podcast, Dan and Ci quiz Jordyn on her love of chainsmok...

Wilfredo Leon on Perugia, Poland, and Frijoles | Champions League 2021 from 2021-03-15T18:03:10

27 year old Wilfredo Leon is a volleyball prodigy, playing a leading role in the world championships at just 17 years old and dominating the world of club volleyball in the decade after with Zen...

Giovanni Guidetti on his sides season so far, why he is like a bear, what would be his perfect day and how he maintains his VakifBank family | Champions League 2021 from 2021-03-01T13:33:02

Having coached at VakifBank ISTANBUL since 2008, Giovanni Guidetti has built the foundations for all of their recent successes and 2021 is looking like another promising year for the team who pl...

Agnieszka Kakolewska on facing VakifBank again, why Polish fans are the best in the world, eating healthily and Egonu being the hardest player to block | Champions League 2021 from 2021-02-15T12:45:52

Poland’s towering middle blocker, and captain, Agnieszka Kakolewska joins Dave and Dan for this episode as they look back on the Quarter-Finals drawing of lots and Grupa Azoty Chemik POLICE’s pa...

Krystal Rivers on her physical battles when growing up, how she moved over from tennis and starting as a middle-blocker | Champions League 2021 from 2021-02-01T12:04:06

The lady with the giant leap, Krystal Rivers, joins the podcast on the eve of departing for Kaliningrad for her sides second tournament in the Champions League where there is a spot in the quart...

Salvador Hidalgo on fashion, travelling the world&which Basketballers should switch to Volleyball | Champions League 2021 from 2021-01-18T13:34:45

Maveric and powerhouse outside hitter Salvador Hidalgo is a man of the world, having been born in Russia, brought up in Cuba and with a career on the court in leagues such as Poland, Germany, Ch...

End of Year Special | feat. Britt Herbots on her New Year plans&appearing on The Volley Bubble, while the team also review the year that was 2020 from 2020-12-28T10:03:41

Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA and Belgian star Britt Herbots joins Dave and Ci for the last episode of 2020 to chat about her year, after which (by pure coincidence… honest) it is her club that feature...

Luciano De Cecco on switching Italian allegiances, becoming vegan & who he things is the Maradona of Volleyball | Champions League 2021 from 2020-12-14T10:41:58

Argentinian superstar setter De Cecco has been playing in Europe for well over a decade and is now orchestrating things for Cucine Lube CIVITANOVA.

Dave and Ci find out more abou...

Luciano De Cecco on switching Italian allegiances, becoming vegan&who he things is the Maradona of Volleyball | Champions League 2021 from 2020-12-14T10:41:58

Argentinian superstar setter De Cecco has been playing in Europe for well over a decade and is now orchestrating things for Cucine Lube CIVITANOVA.

Dave and Ci find out more about the man...

Robin de Kruijf on that elusive gold, becoming the "big dog" & overly competitive Monopoly | Champions League 2021 from 2020-11-30T13:20:33

Dutch "queen" Robin de Kruijf joins Dave and Ci in the first of our 2021 Champions League Volley focused episodes.

They chat through her season so far where of Imoco Volley Coneg...

Robin de Kruijf on that elusive gold, becoming the "big dog"&overly competitive Monopoly | Champions League 2021 from 2020-11-30T13:20:33

Dutch "queen" Robin de Kruijf joins Dave and Ci in the first of our 2021 Champions League Volley focused episodes.

They chat through her season so far where of Imoco Volley Conegliano sit...

Men's Champions League Preview, with Maxim Mikhailov! from 2020-11-16T12:05

Dave, Ci and Dan run through all the latest around the men's Champions League, including a look at who has emerged out of the 2nd Round and what to look out for in the 4th Round.  We also catch ...

Women's Champions League Preview, with Gabi! from 2020-11-02T12:00

Dave, Ci and Matt share their plans for the podcast for the Champions League season, as well as catch up with Brazilian star Gabi to discuss life at VakifBank, life away from the court and how s...

Unscripted | Jan Kozamernik from 2020-10-23T15:00

Our final Unscripted episode features Slovenian Middle Blocker Jan Kozamernik, who talks us through serving up blocks and home cooked dishes, whilst keeping an eagle eye on the financial sector ...

Tomas Rousseaux | Being a Red Dragon from 2020-10-19T16:00

Belgiums numer 17 looks back at his career so far with the National Team, talking about that run to the semi-finals in 2017 as well as playing at home in 2019.  He also talks about future dreams...

Unscripted | Samantha Bricio from 2020-10-16T16:00

Mexican superstar Sammy Bricio talks us tthrough her memorable college years at University of Southern California, moving to Europe and her next adventure in Russia.

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Tina Graudina | USA scholarships and playing at USC from 2020-10-12T16:00

Latvian European Champion from 2019, Tina Graudina, chats with Lewie and Matt about balancing her life competing on the professional Beach Volleyball tour each summer, and being a studend athlet...

Unscripted | Tatiana Kosheleva from 2020-10-09T15:00

Russian superstar Tatiana Kosheleva looks back on her career, from those early World Championship winning days through to her life now studying and developing her English - whilst not ruling out...

Milena Rasic | My Path to the Podium from 2020-10-05T19:56:51

On this episode of the Ace Space, CEV commentator Dave Rogers joins two Olympian Middle Blockers, Ciara Michel and Milena Rasic, as they detail Milena's path to her abundance of trophies over th...

Unscripted | Carli Lloyd from 2020-10-02T16:00

American national team setter and Olympian Carli Lloyd joins CEV commentator Dave Rogers as they talk about the nomadic life of a volleyball player, Carli working with her uncle to build houses,...

Aleksandr Samoilovs: Beach Volleyball Evolution from 2020-09-29T10:23:47

Join Latvian beach volleyball legend Aleksandrs Samoilovs, Lewie Lett, and Matt Rogers as they go through the timeline of beach volleyball, and how the relatively young sport has evolved over th...

Unscripted | Sam Deroo from 2020-09-25T17:29:59

Join Belgian star outside hitter Sam Deroo and CEV commentator Dave Rogers as they talk about family, the national team, his Olympic dreams, and Sam is passing the time in lock down. Additional ...

EuroBeachVolley 2020 Recap from 2020-09-21T15:52:48

We present to you the first on-location episode of The Ace Space! Lewie Lett and Daniel Meneley join force in Jurmala to bring you a breakdown of EuroBeachVolley 2020. We go over the men's and w...

Tomas Rousseaux | Playing in the Plusliga from 2020-09-14T16:00

Belgian Red Dragon Tomas Rousseaux joins the Ace Space once again to discuss his experience playing in the top level of professional Polish volleyball - the Plusliga. Stories include what is lik...

Unscripted | Manon Flier&Reinder Nummerdor from 2020-09-11T17:40:20

Volleyball super couple Reinder Nummerdor and Manon Flier give their thoughts on their life under lockdown. CEV commentator Dave Rogers chats with the pair about a variety of topics, including t...

Tina Graudina | Learning To Play Beach Volleyball in Latvia from 2020-09-07T16:00

When you think of the powerhouses of the volleyball world, generally countries like Russia, Italy, Poland, USA, and Brazil are the firsts that come to mind. However, one country punches way abov...

Unscripted | Paola Egonu from 2020-09-04T16:00

Despite her young age, Italy's Paola Egonu has quite the career and accomplishments. One of the most talented volleyball players in the world sat down with us for a really captivating episode of...

Milena Rasic | Leading the Serbian Charge from 2020-08-31T16:00

In this second episode of the ace space with superstar Serbian middle blocker Milena Rasic, she talks about her journey with one of the most dominant volleyball teams of the last generation - th...

The Debate | Top 5 Non-European Men to play in Champions League from 2020-08-28T16:00

On this episode of The Ace Space, legendary coaches Mark Lebedew, Stelian Moculescu, and Roberto Piazza try and agree on the best 5 non-European men to ever play in Champions League. One player ...

Aleksandrs Samoilovs - A Decade at the Top from 2020-08-24T16:00

How did Latvian beach volleyball star manage to stay at the top of the game for so long? Lewie Lett and Daniel Meneley join "The Lion King" to learn about the secrets of his longevity and his de...

Unscripted | Dustin Watten from 2020-08-21T18:00

On today's episode of CEV's Unscripted series, American libero Dustin Watten joins Ciara Michel and Dave Rogers for an in depth conversation on volleyball and it's many sides, the importance of ...

Tomas Rousseaux - The Rousseaux Volleyball Family from 2020-08-17T17:24:13

Tomas Rousseaux is one of Belgian's top volleyball talents and a fixture in the Plusliga. However he is not the only person to find volleyball success in his family. In this episode Tomas is joi...

Unscripted | Antoine Brizard from 2020-08-14T16:00

Join CEV commentator Dave Rogers and French setter Antoine Brizard as they discuss France's journey making the Olympics, playing in Warszawa, and competing with the world's top setters. Addition...

Tina Graudina - Becoming A European Champion from 2020-08-10T16:55:12

Join CEV's Lewie Lett and Daniel Meneley as they have an in-depth discussion with reigning European Beach Volleyball Champion Tina Graudina. Topics include the path to the European Championships...

Unscripted | Markéta Sluková from 2020-08-07T17:48:51

Czech beach volleyball star Markéta Sluková chats with CEV commentator Dave Rogers about the best places to train for beach volleyball, preparing for the Olympics with an extra year, and many mo...

Milena Rasic - The Vakifbank Years from 2020-08-03T16:00

Milena Rasic is a multiple European Champion, multiple Champions League winner, and Olympic silver medalist for Serbia. Join the Serbian middle blocker as she chats about her incredible run with...

Unscripted | Tijana Malešević&Brankica Mihajlović from 2020-07-31T11:02

Serbian teammates Tijana Malešević & Brankica Mihajlović talk about nightlife in Belgrade, defending pipes at the Olympics, and what it takes to win volleyball games at the highest level. Join v...

Aleksandrs Samoilovs - Getting To Know The Lion King from 2020-07-27T16:42:23

In this exclusive interview with legendary Latvian beach volleyball athlete Aleksandrs Samoilovs, Lewie & Dan talk with "The Lion King" about his unlikely path to becoming a professional volleyb...

The Debate | Top 5 Non-European Women to play in Champions League from 2020-07-24T17:19:30

Join legendary coaches Avital Selinger, Massimo Barbolini, and Marco Motta and CEV commentator James Fielden as they attempt to figure out the top 5 non-european women to have taken part in the ...

Unscripted | Ben Patch from 2020-07-17T16:00

CEV volleyball commentator Dave Rogers chats with Berlin Recycling Volleys & Team USA opposite Ben Patch on how he started with volleyball, balancing arts while playing volleyball, and more. As ...

Jordan Larson: Teammates from 2020-07-13T15:00

American outside hitter and two-time Champions League winner Jordan Larson joins CEV's Dave Rogers and Dan Meneley as they discuss her relationship with teammates over Larson's illustrious playi...

Unscripted | Anastasija Kravčenoka from 2020-07-10T16:00

Join Latvian beach volleyball prodigy and defending European champion Anastasija Kravčenoka and CEV commentator Dave Rogers as they discuss a range of topics concerning volleyball and life inclu...

Laura Ludwig: The Early Years from 2020-07-06T12:52:10

In this episode of the CEV's Ace Space podcast, Beach Volleyball superstar Laura Ludwig discusses her early years in the sport that has given her so much. From how sh...

Unscripted I Isabelle Haak from 2020-07-03T11:35:02

Swedish volleyball star Isabelle Haak chats with CEV commentator Dave Rogers in this episode of the Unscripted series about playing volleyball on the big stage and be...

Jordan Larson: Off the Court from 2020-06-29T11:44:24

In this episode of CEV's The Ace Space, superstar American outside hitter Jordan Larson joins us to discuss life off the court of volleyball. From the earliest memori...

The Debate | European Team of the Decade 2010-2019 Men from 2020-06-26T16:56:32

Join elite men's volleyball coaches Vital Heynen & Philippe Blain, analyst Andrea Zorzi, & CEV commentator James Fielden as they select the team of the decade for Eur...

Simone Giannelli: A new generation of setter from 2020-06-22T14:33

Prodigal Italian setter Simone Giannelli joins the podcast to talk about the beginning of his career, which teammates influence him, whether he could be a hitter in A1, and more! Follow & subscr...

Unscripted | Clemens Doppler from 2020-06-19T17:10:41

Austrian beach volleyball legend Clemens Doppler chats with CEV commentator Dave Rogers about life after volleyball, change in approach after multiple Olympics, and Austrian apres-ski. Listen to...

Laura Ludwig: Becoming a mother and returning to the top from 2020-06-15T15:55:36

It's not that often you get to host a podcast with an Olympic gold medalist, but we got that opportunity with Laura Ludwig, superstar German beach volleyball player. In this episode, we go over ...

Unscripted | The Guidettis from 2020-06-12T15:06:04

Commentator Dave Rogers sits down with coach Giovanni Guidetti and player Bahar Toksoy Guidetti and discusses a wide variety of volleyball & life topics including that jacket, facing each other ...

Oleg Stoyanovskiy: Playground to Podium from 2020-06-08T16:27:27

Russian beach volleyball star and 2019 Beach World Champion Oleg Stoyanovskiy joins The Ace Space to talk about his path to becoming one of the best players in the world at only 23 years old and...

Unscripted | Matteo Piano from 2020-06-05T16:41:59

While waiting for the world to leave these challenging times behind and for life to come back to normal, we are reaching out to some of our star players to understand how they are coping with th...

Jordan Larson: Big Matches - just another game? from 2020-06-01T16:21:45

In this episode of CEV's The Ace Space, superstar American outside hitter Jordan Larson joins us once again, this time to discuss some of the biggest matches throughout her careers. Whether it b...

The Debate | European Team of the Decade 2010-2019 Women from 2020-05-29T18:33:51

Who are the best European volleyball players of the 2010s? Not an easy question, but one that elite coaches Giovanni Guidetti, Gert Vande Broek, and Svetlana Ilić will attempt to answer in this ...

Simone Giannelli: Being an Italian Volleyballer from 2020-05-25T16:30:14

On today's episode, we are joined by the prodigy of modern Italian volleyball, Simone Giannelli.  The dynamic setter was an Olympian and Italian domestic champion when he was still a teenager! I...

Unscripted | Bruno Rezende from 2020-05-22T14:05:38

Volleyball commentator Dave Rogers chats with one of the biggest stars in volleyball, Brazilian setter Bruno Rezende. The laid-back but insightful conversation covers a variety of topics, includ...

Laura Ludwig: Summer of '16 from 2020-05-18T19:47:42

It's not that often you get to host a podcast with an Olympic gold medalist, but we that opportunity with Laura Ludwig, superstar German beach volleyball player. In this episode, we go over her ...

Unscripted | Maggie Kozuch from 2020-05-15T22:37:59

Volleyball commentator Dave Rogers chats with German Indoor volleyball star turned Beach volleyball star Maggie Kozuch on a variety of topics. This is part of the Unscripted series of podcasts w...

Oleg Stoyanovskiy: Doing The Double from 2020-05-11T21:16:55

Reigning beach volleyball world champion Oleg Stoyanovskiy joins The Ace Space to talk about his experience winning the beach volleyball world championships in 2018 then winning the world tour f...

Unscripted | Louisa Lippmann from 2020-05-08T17:51:36

Join Louisa Lippmann and Dave Rogers as they talk volleyball, lock down, and life. What does the superstar German opposite have to say about her time in China and a tragic end to their Olympic c...

Jordan Larson: Life of a Pro from 2020-05-05T10:21:58

Jordan Larson is an American outside hitter who has been one of the central characters featured in the Champions League over the past decades. Her illustrious career includes back-to-back Champi...

Introducing The Ace Space from 2020-05-04T18:42:51

The Ace Space is a volleyball podcast presented by the CEV that brings the top players, coaches, commentators and analysts in European volleyball together for conversations about sport and life ...