Roller derby is a full contact sport, but the athletes are much more than their tough exteriors depict. Envision football on roller skates, says Kiwi, one of the athletes for Akron Roller Derby, which will play its next bout Saturday, June 16, at the Summit County Fairgrounds. This week, we speak with a number of athletes from the team and learn about the stories behind their roller derby monikers, along with what they do when they’re not skating. The team is a “mega-team” comprising former members of NEO Roller Derby and the Rubber City Rollergirls. Roller derby skaters must pass a number of tests to join the team, one being 27 laps around the track in five minutes (which is more challenging than it sounds). Plus, they’re some of the hardest working athletes in the area. For info, visit www.akronrollerderby.net.
Episode 130 - Movement is Medicine
Episode 129 - We're Climbing the Walls in Akron
Episode 128 - Catching Up With the Core Four (Has it really been that long?)
Episode 127 - Women, Books and Punk Rock
Episode 126 — The Devil’s in the Details: Chris Horne Returns
Episode 125 - A Crafty Batch of Brewers: Akron Ale Fest
Episode 124 - Taking Pride in Akron’s Equality
Episode 123 - Rockin’ Porches with Red Rose Panic
Episode 122 - The Core Four Returns: Summertime Edition
Episode 120 - Akron Adventures: Tales from a Mystery Kidcast
Episode 119 - Amplifying Akron’s People and Places
Episode 118 - TransAkron, Empowerment Through Stories
Episode 117 - Start Me Up, Akron
Episode 116 - Curated Storefronts, Paw-Paw Trees and Don Drumm Casserole Dishes
Episode 115 - St. Paddy’s Day at Pub Bricco
Episode 114 - Ma’Sue: Preserving Culture Through Theatre
Episode 113 - Listening to Native Voices
Episode 112 - Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered
Episode 111- How is Akron Made?
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