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.
Ep. 51 - When Arts Collide
Ep. 50 - Starring Mayor Horrigan
Ep. 49 - A Journey With Jeremy
Ep. 48 - Tiny Shorts, Belly Buttons, and Ping Pong
Ep. 47 - Giving Akron Big Love
Ep. 46 - What's Next: Copali
Ep. 45 - All Hands On Deck
Ep. 44 - A Second Chance for South Street
Ep. 43 - What's Nuevo WIth Nuevo?
Ep. 42 - Channeling Akron
Ep. 41 - The First Lady of First Night
Ep. 40 - The Core Four
Ep. 39 - There's No Place Like NOTO
Ep. 38 - The Nightlight and the Holy Grail
Ep. 37 - Mullet, She Wrote
Ep. 36 - The Name's Klemm, Jeff Klemm.
Ep. 35 - The Crafty Girl and the 20-Foot Snowman
Ep. 34 - Skeletor, Sidekick, Hummingbird, and the Wizard
Ep. 33 - 61 & Already a Forefather
Ep. 32 - Fans First
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