Episodes
Ep. 7: Grass Nationals Preview
A quiet domestic week sends the show on the road: BPT Futures Alanya in Türkiye, where qualifiers are making noise — including a 10-seed roofing the 2-seed. Then all eyes on Gainesville for the AVP Grass Nationals (Oct 23–25, $21,000 guaranteed) with final entrant lists locked. Plus the South Beach AVP Next recap, where Bryce Mayer and Tyler Penberthy took third on the men's side.
Ep. 6: Three-Peat Complete
The Santa Barbara Open ($60K) delivered: #8 seeds Ella Connor and Jessica Smith stunned the women's field — beating the #1 seeds in the quarters and #2 in the final — while #1 Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst held serve on the men's side. In Japan, Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan completed the three-peat with a third consecutive Asian Games gold. Plus: Alanya Futures preview and the $21,000 AVP Grass Nationals breakdown.
Ep. 5: The Three-Peat Bid
The AVP Midwest Open in Edwardsville, IL ($20K) is in the books: Katie Pyles and Lena Sokolowski took the women's title, Luke De Greeff and Tynan Gannett the men's. At the Asian Games in Japan, Thailand's women won gold — their first since 1998 — while Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan reached the men's gold-medal match chasing a third straight title. Plus a full Santa Barbara Open preview with winner picks.
Ep. 4: Crabbs Collide
Laguna Beach delivered the final the entire 2026 season had been waiting for: two brothers, stadium court, a trophy on the line — Taylor won. On the women's side, the 4-seed crashed the party: Madeline Anderson and Alayna Chacon went 5-0, beat Brazil's world No. 3, and lifted their first AVP title. Plus the Futures wrap in Italy and early winner leans for the Santa Barbara Open.
Ep. 3: Laguna's Last Dance
The last AVP of the year starts today at Laguna Beach — the world's longest-running beach volleyball tournament. Germany's Olympic silver medalists Ehlers and Wickler split after five years together. Myles Partain jumps 29 spots on TruVolley after Hermosa. Plus Futures action in Italy and a stadium show in Utrecht.
Ep. 2: Hermosa Crowns Champions
Hermosa Beach has its champions. The Wedbush Hermosa Beach Open wrapped with $150,000 on the line and a same-day revenge story in the men's final. Plus: three qualifier teams crashed the men's semifinals in Budapest, and a look ahead to the Laguna Open — the last AVP event of 2026.
Ep. 1: Hermosa Beach Open — Champions Crowned in Chicago
The debut episode. Champions crowned at the AVP League championships on Oak Street Beach in Chicago — the Austin Aces (Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz) swept the Palm Beach Passion (Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes) in straight sets. Plus: a legend returns in Aspen, Australia punches its Olympic ticket, and a look ahead to the $150,000 Hermosa Beach Open.