http://www.colonelpod.com Roller Derby in and around Houston, Texas. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:20:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Crude City Roller Derby utilized a stingy defense, and a consistent offense to defeat the Spindletop Rollergirls of Beaumont, 116-50 Saturday night in Robstown, Texas.The home team 3rd Coast Offenders opened up the bout with strong skating as Lit Mis Psychlone scored a 10-4 jam, followed by a 5-0 jam ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/09/22/crude-city-defeats-spindletop/ The Bayou City Bosses overcame a late Psych Ward Sirens rally to win their second consecutive Houston Roller Derby championship, 124-107 on Saturday night. In the opening bout of the night, the HRD Burlesque Brawlers beat the Spindletop Roller Derby 221-30. Bayou City Bosses' jammer Death By Chocolate (DBC) opened ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/08/18/2009-champions-bayou-city-bosses/ I am waiting for my rosters from the Houston Roller Derby captains before I do my writeups. Let me just say this. I might not get a roster because one of the rivals is fairly secretive. Now this is really strange to me, because it seems like ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/08/12/preview-sirens-v-bosses-in-the-championship/ When roller derby girls and New Orleans collide, ... The Running of the Bulls in New Orleans http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/07/17/san-fermin-in-nueva-orleans/ There's an interesting article in the USA Today about concussion damage to hockey players. Similar problems are a real risk in roller derby! The article features Keith Primeau of the Philadelphia Flyers. http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/06/22/concussion-risks-in-hockey/ The Houston Roller Derby will present a triple-header on Saturday night in Houston. Each of the league teams will play two 40-minute bouts that will count in the standings towards qualifying for the championship bout in August. The first bout will be a 20 minute half, followed by a five ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/06/18/june-round-robin-preview/ CNN's Medical Producer Val Willingham recently wrote a piece on roller derby, the workouts, and the injuries. Visit the site for photos, a video and additional side coverage. (CNN) -- Amber Mori drives a forklift in a warehouse in Gaithersburg, Maryland. As a working mom, she's on the go 24/7. ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/05/18/cnn-womens-roller-derby-dishes-out/ The Houston Roller Derby will present a double header on Saturday at Kicks Indoor Soccer and Gym, 611 Shepherd Drive in Houston, Texas. In one double header bout, the Psych Ward Sirens will skate against the Bayou City Bosses in what has turned out to be the biggest rivalry of the ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/05/15/bosses-v-sirens-preview/ Did you miss last month's bout?  Here's a taste of it in the video clip attached. This Saturday is the classic Houston Roller Derby rivalry of the Bosses v the Sirens.  Don't miss it at the new Kicks Indoor venue, 7pm! SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY! (The video is large!) http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/05/14/bosses-v-brawlers-video-clip/ The Houston Roller Derby Hard Knocks utilized a solid second half to defeat the Dirty South Derby Girls of the Atlanta Rollergirls 127-101 in a WFTDA sanctioned bout Saturday night in The Woodlands, Texas. Atlanta started out the first jam edging to a 1-0 lead with Thunder Enlightenin moving quickly into the pack to ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/05/05/houston-hard-knocks-3-defeats-atlanta-dirty-south-derby-girls-5/ The Houston Roller Derby Hard Knocks will host the Dirty South Derby Girls of the Atlanta Rollergirls Saturday evening in a WFTDA sanctioned interleague bout. Currently ranked third in the South Central Region of the WFTDA, the Hard Knocks will be skating against the fifth ranked squad from Atlanta.  Houston features ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/04/29/houston-v-atlanta-this-weekend/ Just prior to Atlanta visit Houston for a bout north of town at JOPA in the woodlands, the FWTDA has released the latest rankings: Houston #3, Atlanta #5.  Are you gonna make it to this great game? East 1 Gotham Girls Roller Derby 2 Philly Roller Girls 3 Charm City Roller Girls 4 Carolina Rollergirls 5 ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/04/28/wftda-rankings/ Roller Derby has definitely spread in recent years. So much that there is going to be a tournament in London this year. That would certainly make an interesting over-the-pond summer vacation. Roll Britannia will take place July 18-19.  Check for cheap air fares, and get yourself a European vacation. http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/04/27/tournament-in-london/ The Houston Roller Derby will host a double header this Saturday. In the first bout HRD's Psych Ward Sirens will skate against the Hell Marys of the Texas Rollergirls from Austin. In the second bout of the evening the Bayou City Bosses will take on Burlesque Brawlers in ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/04/16/preview-hell-marys-visit-from-austin/ See them take on the Psych Ward Sirens next saturday! http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/04/08/austins-hell-marys/ The Houston Roller Derby's April bout will include the Psych Ward Sirens against Austin's TXRG's Hell Marys.  It's always an excellent bout when the Hell Marys come to town, and I know the Sirens will be practicing extra hard for this one! Also, the Bayou City Bosses taking on the Burlesque ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/04/02/april-bout/ A five minute view into Oklahoma roller derby. That's How I Roll http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/03/30/video-thats-how-i-roll/ The Los Angeles Times had the following obituary for an early Roller Derby man, Bill Bogash (penned by Dennis McLellan): 'Flash' Bogash started out as a team with his mother, fellow Roller Derby Hall of Fame skater Josephine 'Ma' Bogash. He was also a coach and popular player representative for the ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/03/27/mr-roller-derby-bill-bogash-dies-at-92/ Here's an awesome job at some time lapse photography by Terry McClain. A view at what it takes from the Derby Brothers to set up the track at the new venue: http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/03/25/kicks-indoor-time-lapse/ The Psych Ward Sirens sprinted out to a large halftime lead, and held off a determined rally in the second half to defeat the Burlesque Brawlers 161-126 in Houston Roller Derby's league opener Saturday.  In the first game of the evening, the HRD Bayou City Bosses outgunned Hurricane Alley from ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/03/23/psych-ward-sirens-defeat-burlesque-brawlers/ The Houston Roller Derby opens up its 2009 season at a new venue Saturday night.  Action will take place at Kicks Indoor Soccer & Gym, 611 Shepherd Drive in Houston, Texas. The featured league bout will have the Psych Ward Sirens skating against the Burlesque Brawlers. The Psych Ward Sirens feature ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/03/19/houston-roller-derby-opens-season/ It is with great sadness that the ColonelPod reports that Raven Knockahoe, member of the Psych Ward Sirens and the Houston Roller Derby Travel Team – HaRD Knocks, has sustained an injury prior to the start of the 2009 season. She suffered a broken ankle while street skating. The season ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/03/18/raven-out-for-season/ Nike is asking on their blog... Good to know it's on the Big Boy's radar. http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/03/17/olympic-derby/ I'm traveling for work. I'm in Reston, Virginia, which is in the DC Metro area (outside the Beltway). Saturday just happens to be a bout day for the DC Rollergirls. I'm planning to Metro in from Fairfax with my co-worker and first grade son.  I'll be introducing them to ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/03/13/dc-rollergirls/ http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/03/11/2008-western-regional-highlights/ As you may or may not be aware, Houston Roller Derby's announcer The Colonel has moved to Marfa.  Among other things, he has a radio program on tuesday nights that you can catch over the Internet.  This week, H.O.T. Rink Sweeper, the floor manager of the HRD, is out visiting ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/02/27/night-train-express/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="The visting Hurricane Alley Roller Derby from Corpus Christi kicks of the new season of Houston Roller Derby. New Venue: Kicks!"][/caption] http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/02/21/one-month-away/ [Editor's Note: The Atlanta Rollergirls will be returning to Texas on May 2nd to play the Houston Roller Derby's HaRD Knocks at JOPA.  You will definitely hear these names again.] A desperate rally by the Dirty South Derby Girls fell short Saturday night as the Dallas Derby Devils defeated the Atlanta ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/02/11/dallas-holds-off-atlanta/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="The new season starts up in March, and will be the third Saturday of each month."][/caption] http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/02/09/five-weeks-and-counting/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="500" caption="Mistilla the Killa"][/caption] I was certainly sad that I couldn't make Houston Roller Derby's first travel game this year in New Orleans.  It of course would have been a great time, and apparently it was a great game with healthy veterans, flashy rookies, and improved pack communication. Luckily ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/01/28/start-of-2009/ A series of big jams by the visiting Houston Roller Derby HaRD Knocks overwhelmed the Big Easy Rollergirls 254-43 Saturday night in New Orleans. The visiting team opened up with a ten-point jam by Death By Chocolate, and an 11-point jam by Mistilla the Killa to take a 21-4 lead after ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2009/01/26/hard-knocks-in-new-orleans/ _KJM5935.jpg Originally uploaded by Insanity Labs The Western Regionals was a fabulous time. Twenty games of amazing derby. Lots of teams I hadn't yet had the opportunity to see. Every minute of it, some job to do. Here's a fabulous picture that Kerry McClain took of me hard at work. ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/10/09/bill-shirley/ Here's some metrics provided by ustream of our live feed during Western Regionals. Unfortunately some of the Sunday numbers appear lost. Of note: 21,000 unique viewers on Saturday 270 average throughout the 8-bout day. Additional background: Very few people knew I was going to try to feed the live web cam ahead of ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/10/07/live-feed-numbers-from-western-regionals/ As technology cooperates with us, we'll be streaming a live web cam from Western Regionals in Houston. For updates check http://www.ustream.tv/channel/houston-roller-derby-live Most of the games are saved by halves. I haven't confirmed which ones are there or not. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/10/03/western-regionals-live/ The undefeated Bayou City Bosses took on the 2-time league champion Psych Ward Sirens. The outcome was 67 Bosses 76 Sirens assuring a rematch between the two teams in the finals next month. Note: See the comments to a correction/clarification to a misstatement during the podcast. Thanks, as always to cjacks for the bumper music. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/08/21/colonel-pod-52-sirens-defeat-bosses/ A review of South Side Roller Derby's first visit to play Houston Roller Derby. The MobStars lost to the Machete Betties, 14-193. (Or something close to that.) Thanks as always to cjacks for the bumper music. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/08/18/colonel-pod-51-betties-defeat-mobstars/ SouthSideRollerDerby_0271 Originally uploaded by SouthSideGirls Two skaters who both used skate with at Battleground Roller Derby. Battle TeachHer from the MobStars team from South Side Roller Derby, and Scarlett o'Hurtya of the Machete Betties from Houston Roller Derby skating in the Ring of Fire bout, August 10 2008. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/08/16/battleground-roots/ A review of the bout between two HRD mashup teams in July: Stars v Stripes. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/08/05/colonel-pod-50-stars-v-stripes-review/ A review of the July 13, 2008 bout 165 - TXRG Texecutioners 30 - HRD HaRD Knocks thanks, as always, to cjacks for providing the music sorry for several audio production issues, hope it doesn't effect your enjoyment http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/07/28/colonel-pod-49-texecutioners-defeat-hard-knocks/ I just re-installed the blog/podcasting software. If you notice any problems, please let me know! http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/07/22/reboot/ Saturday, the Houston Roller Derby HaRD Knocks teams proved they were ready to argue for a solid ranking position in the WFTDA west region, defeating the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) Rollergirls 176-79. The game opened up tied after one jam, but two nine-point jams by Death By Chocolate and Savage Rose for ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/07/08/156/ The Houston Roller Derby HaRD Knocks will take on Los Angeles' Angel City Derby Girls Saturday. The bout will occur at JOPA Sports, 17951 I-45 S. in Shenandoah, Texas, just north of the Woodlands. Seating is limited! Houston is coming off of a tough weekend of roller derby in ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/06/27/hard-knocks-v-angel-city-preview/ A review of the June bout between the two time league champion Sirens and the small-teamed Betties. 76 Psych Ward Sirens 77 Machete Betties Thank again for the cjacks for the backing music. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/06/26/colonelpod-48-betties-upset-the-sirens/ From the Philadelphia tournament this past weekend. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/06/26/beyonslay-v-rice-rocket/ July 2008 Review 130 HRD's Burlesque Brawlers 100 ACRD's Bombshell Brigade The Colonel checks in from Marfa regarding the Brawler's win against a visiting Assassination City team. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/06/17/colonelpod-47-brawlers-defeat-bombshell-brigade/ The Machete Betties held off the Psych Ward Sirens 77-76, despite a furious rally, Sunday night to pick up their first win of the 2008 Houston Roller Derby (HRD) Season. In the first bout of the night, the home team Burlesque Brawlers defeated the Assassination City Roller Derby's Bombshell ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/06/11/excitment-featured-in-both-bouts-in-houston/ Here's a link to the Colonel's first Night Train Express beamed across West Texas and the Internet on May 27, 2008. (I've excluded this file from the normal podcast feed.) http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/06/05/night-train-express-from-marfa-public-radio/ Preview of the June 2008 bouts at Verizon Wireless Theater in downtown Houston, Texas. Assassination City Roller Derby (Dallas, Texas) Bombshell Brigade vs Burlesque Brawlers (1-2) Psyche Ward Sirens (1-0, 1-1) v Machete Betties (0-2) (off this month - Bayou City Bosses (2-0, 2-1)) http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/06/03/colonelpod-46-june-2008-preview/ Houston is the best U.S. city to live, work, and play according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance. The magazine called Houston the "Comeback Kid" because of the area's ability to battle back from the oil bust of the 1980s. Last year, Houston added over 100,000 jobs in the area, ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/05/30/houston-number-one/ In this new experiment in recording the podcast, we used Skype. It dropped out several times, and we finally succeeded on our third recording. Bill Shirley discusses May's bout with The Colonel who missed it. 73 Burlesque Brawlers 64 Machete Betties 86 Texas Rollergirls’ Honky Tonk Heartbreakers 49 Bayou City Bosses http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/05/30/colonelpod-45-may-2008-review/ The Burlesque Brawlers came from behind Sunday night at Verizon Wireless Theater to win their first bout of the season over the Machete Betties, 73-64. In the first game, the Texas Rollergirls' Honky Tonk Heartbreakers defeated the home town Bayou City Bosses, 86-49. The Machete Betties opened up the first ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/05/23/phil-brawlers-heartbreakers-win-in-houston/ [Edit: The Colonel didn't start this week, but should start next week]TOMORROW, Tuesday (5/20) will mark my debut performance of my weekly radio show on Marfa Public Radio, our excellent NPR affiliate out here in West Texas and next door to City Hall here in Marfa. I'll mostly be playing R&B ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/05/19/late-night-colonel/ Saturday, May 10, 2008 (10) Bay Area Derby Girls - 99 (24) HaRD Knocks - 54 (11) Rose City Roller Girls - 154 (24) HaRD Knocks - 44 Sunday, May 11, 2008 (12) Minnesota Roller Girls - 97 (24) HaRD Knocks - 83 (--) OC Roller Girls - 76 (24) HaRD Knocks - 97 (These are UNOFFICIAL scores. The number ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/05/16/scores-from-roll-for-the-cure-in-california/ Here's a review of the 2007 Knockout bout vs Austin's Heartbreakers. It was recorded and released just after the bout in June of 2007. The Heartbreakers are about to visit again, so I thought you might want to re-listen. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/05/16/rewind-blast-from-the-past-podcast/ We've been super busy, and haven't had time for a proper post-April podcast, so this one is going to have to fill in. I talked to the Colonel briefly, but he didn't make much of the podcast, only a cameo at the end. April Bouts 126 Hell Marys (Austin) 83 Sirens 75 Bosses 37 Brawlers http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/05/14/colonelpod-44-april-catchup/ hrd Many derby girls who didn't travel to the California Fundraiser Event: Roll for a Cure, spent their Saturday at the 2008 Art Car Parade, with an estimated attendance of 200,000 people. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/05/14/art-car-parade-2/ Play Spot the Derby Girl... (Houston Art Car Parade 2008) http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/05/12/art-car-parade/ This Sunday at Verizon Wireless Theater, Houston derby fans will have a chance to see their champions skate against the Texas Rollergirls' champions. The Texas Rollergirls are the fourth-rannked team nationally, although they beat the third-ranked team the last time they played them by more than 60 points. ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/04/10/fans-can-make-a-difference/ The Colonel and Bill Shirley prognosticate about the 2008 Houston Roller Derby season. The Colonel records the whole podcast with a mouthful of dip. The Colonel 1. Psych Ward Sirens 2. Burlesque Brawlers 3. Bayou City Bosses 4. Machete Betties Bill Shirley 1. Psych Ward Sirens 2. Bayou City Bosses 3. Burlesque Brawlers 4. Machete Betties 2007 Rankings Sirens Bosses Brawlers Betties 2006 Rankings Sirens Brawlers Bosses Betties thecolonel@colonelpod.com Bumper music ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/04/09/podcast-43-2008-season-preview/ Battling Babes They’re tough, yet flirty. Aggressive, but sassy. And they’d knock you to the ground in a heartbeat without so much as a blink or an apology. Well, at least on the skating rink they would. They’re the women of the Houston Roller Derby (HRD) league, and with ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/04/06/health-and-fitness-magazine-coverage/ Clicking onto the Chron.com's main site today, I notice that the Houston Roller Derby is right up top. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/04/01/chron-the-toughest-girls-you-know/ In the inaugural bout of the 2008 season the Psych Ward Sirens handily dispatch the Burlesque Brawlers. 162 Sirens 80 Brawlers thecolonel@colonel.com http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/03/21/colonelpod-42-sirens-defeat-brawlers-in-opener/ A review of the Mar 9, 2008 season opening bout between the Bayou City Bosses and the Machete Betties. 113 Bosses 76 Betties thecolonel@colonelpod.com (music form the cjacks and Pod Safe Media) http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/03/20/colonelpod-41-2008-opener-bosses-over-betties/ The first event of a new season is a good chance to find out how teams are shaping up in a league. If Sunday evening was any indication, then last years two top teams will be the teams to beat this year in Houston Roller Derby. The defending champion Psych ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/03/10/phils-houston-roller-review/ http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/03/08/march-masquerade/ Here is a review that's been sitting the the Colonel Pod's in-box for a few months. There's been a few more travel games since this was recorded. Also, the 2008 season is about to kick off! We hope to see you there, and hopefully you'll hear from us again ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/03/02/podcast-40-december-2007-travel-game/ The HRD travel team, Hard Knocks, is playing in Colorado this weekend. It kills me to be missing it. Here's the info for those who want to hop on a plane at the last minute: http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/02/07/colorado-springs-this-weekend/ We're shucking SwitchPod because they are not worth the time, effort, or money. There is no value add at that site. It should be shut down as soon as possible to clean up the Internet a little bit. Let me know if you have any issues with the inline ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/02/02/podcast-feed-changes/ announcer The Colonel keeps his announcing skills honed at the Skate Joust at Montrose Skate Shop. http://www.colonelpod.com/2008/02/02/the-skate-joust/ The Houston Roller Derby Knockouts will be in Dallas on December 8th. If you're not enjoying that bout with The Colonel, you can join Bill Shirley in Houston at party.shirl.com. All are welcome, bring a friend. Skates welcome. http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/11/28/december-8-knockouts-in-dallas-or-party-in-houston/ Houston Roller Derby will be having official 2008 tryouts on January 16, 19, and 20, 2008. Wed Jan 16 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm (basic skill boot camp) Saturday Jan 19 - 8:00am-11am (speed and derby skills) Sunday Jan 20 - TBD (offical tryouts and party) All 3-day's are mandatory!! Advance Registration Required! Email Chewcifer at recruitment@houstonrollerderby.com ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/11/28/houston-roller-derby-spring-tryouts/ The Colonel discusses the Brawlers exciting and emotional first win of the season to tie the Betties on records, but take 3rd place from them. Machete Betties 89 Burlesque Brawlers 92 thecolonel@colonelpod.com http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/11/12/podcast-39-brawlers-first-win-of-the-season/ http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/11/09/southside-fundraiser-this-weekend/ Psych Ward Sirens 107 Bayou City Bosses 95 The Colonel has a quick review of the 2007 Championship game between the Bayou City Bosses and the Psych Ward Sirens wherein the Sirens come out victorious. thecolonel@colonelpod.com http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/10/24/podcast-38-2007-champion-sirens/ yard sale.jpg Come support the HRD and get some cheap stuff! A yard sale without a yard, on the sidewalk at White Oak and Beverly in the Heights. http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/10/23/yard-sale-on-sunday/ Against better judgement The Colonel and Bill Shirley put estimated point spreads on the upcoming Houston Roller Derby championship bout. The Colonel once again lets his opinion be known about the scheduling this season. Our picks that we'll certainly catch some ribbing for: Bill Shirley Betties 99 - Brawlers 70 Colonel Betties 92 - ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/10/17/podcast-37-preview-of-2007-hrd-championship/ Austin Phil noticed that the Houston Roller Derby is sharing their venue with a few others on the weekend of their last bout. http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/10/10/part-of-a-busy-weekend/ HRD is looking for 3 volunteers to help out with Blocker Stats. A good understanding and sharp eye are pretty vital. Also, if you have a voice recorder or tape recorder it's a huge plus. They're looking to train a few more people at the championship game ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/10/06/hrd-seeking-stats-volunteers/ The Colonel uses the Tubes to give us a rundown on the Texas Shootout WFTDA Nationals in Austin on September 29-30. It was an eight team single elimination tournament. Saturday: Game 1: Kansas City (116) vs. Gotham Girls (101) Game 2: Carolina Rollergirls (80) vs. Tuscon (73) Game 3: Windy City Rollers (56) ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/10/04/podcast-26-review-of-wftda-nationals/ Here's a brief article (follow the link for more - requires free login) about the WFTDA Championship Tournament in Austin this past weekend. Roller derby tournament comes home to Austin Texas Rollergirls helped repopularize the sport in the early 2000s. By Patrick George AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Monday, October 01, 2007 (more content at the web site, including ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/10/01/statesman-derby-tournament-coverage/ http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/09/22/area-59-presents-nawty-dread-knocks/ The Colonel and Bill Shirley review a full day of Texas Roller Derby Action. In the second half of the review, we cover the final game. Then ramble a bit. 128 - Texas Roller Girls (Austin) 67 - Houston Roller Derby Hardknocks thecolonel@colonelpod.com http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/09/20/podcast-35-governors-cup-review-2-of-2/ photo by suture A picture of E.P. Sara at the Governor's cup. http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/09/20/e-p-sara/ On August 25th, Tahirah Johnson aka Tequila Mockingbird of the Fury went down in a pile up and fractured her C4 Vertebrae during a bout. The medical staff reacted very quickly to stabilize her. She is being treated at Schwab Rehabilitation Center on the South Side of Chicago. ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/09/19/sober-news-from-chicago/ The Colonel and Bill Shirley review a full day of Texas Roller Derby Action. In the first half of the review, we cover the first three bouts. 57 - Alamo City Las Tejanas 144 - Assassination City Special Ops 114 - Houston Roller Derby Hardknocks 90 - Dallas Derby Devils Travel Team 141 - ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/09/18/podcast-34-governors-cup-review-1-of-2/ There was a nice write up in the Chronicle the Monday after the Governor's Cup. Chase the link to see an additional 2-minute video as well. There was no coverage of the final scores, since it went so late. Just coverage of the event. Here's the article: Roller derby all-stars hit ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/09/18/chron-roller-derby-all-stars-hit-to-win/ Elle McFierce and Goldie Bloxx join The Colonel and Bill Shirley in discussion about the upcoming Governor's Cup. Five teams will be competing all day for the trophy. thecolonel@colonelpod.com http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/09/12/podcast-33-governors-cup-preview-2007/ Evil 53 - Good 42 Elle McFierce joins Bill Shirley as they discuss the last bout of the first season for the Battleground Roller Derby. The Colonel shows up toward the end to try to stoke some chatter. http://battlegroundrd.com/ http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/09/11/podcast-32-battleground-review/ http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/09/07/hrd-luau/ Send the Colonel some love (i.e. postcards) at: The Colonel Airstream Trailer Marfa, TX 79843 http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/08/31/marfa-tx/ Bayou City Bosses 141 - Burlesque Brawlers 71 The Colonel gives you the low down on the Brawler loss to the Bosses and his opinion about boots. Reminder of the Luau and upcoming Governor's Cup. thecolonel@colonelpod.com http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/08/28/podcast-31-bosses-defeat-brawlers/ Some people have asked me, who is the sharkman? I don't speak Hawaiian. http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/08/23/the-sharkman/ Psych Ward Sirens 127 - Machete Bettie 63 The Colonel discusses the Sirens (3-1) defeat of the Betties (1-3). Blabs for a while, then reminds you about a fundraiser luau at the West Alabama Ice House. trailer music: Big Robert Smith with the El Orbits & Friends - Live @ Houston's Continental ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/08/23/podcast-30-sirens-defeat-betties/ The Fort Worth Star Telegram has an article about women's football and roller derby. It has some information about another women's contact sport in town you may not be aware of: the Houston Energy. Cached here for posterity: Violent femmes Women's football and roller derby leagues give sports fans something else to ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/08/18/star-telegram-womens-contact-sports/ Elle McFierce joins us once again with her pile of stats. We preview the Psych Ward Sirens v Machete Betties bout. thecolonel@colonelpod.com http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/08/16/podcast-29-sirens-v-betties-playoff-review/ Elle McFierce joins us to preview the upcoming game between her Bayou City Bosses and the Burlesque Brawlers. The Colonel shows confusion over how playoff games work, and Elle brings some interesting stats with her. We run a bit long, but it's all for your listening pleasure. thecolonel@colonelpod.com http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/08/15/podcast-28-bosses-v-brawlers-playoff-preview/ Hell Marys Take the Title 70 Hot Rod Honeys - 79 Hell Marys 78 Hustlers - 25 Honky Tonk Heartbreakers The Colonel checks in from Marfa after a stop in Austin for the Texas Roller Girls' Championship - Hell Marys win. He discusses a controversial loss of jammer-insignia while skating. Despite the use ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/08/09/podcast-27-texas-roller-girls-championship/ http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/07/31/tomball-night-friday-august-3/ The Colonel discusses his shortened viewing of the second bout for Battleground Roller Derby. He manages to not mention the team names: Queens of D'Nile and Bombshell Bruisers. And I dug for it, but couldn't find a final score. Also, some discussion of upcoming HRD tryouts and ... http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/07/25/podcast-26-bout-2-at-battleground/ Psych Ward Sirens 179 - Burlesque Brawlers 104 The Psych Ward Sirens (2-1) defeated the Burlesque Brawlers (0-3) in a playful and fun-to-watch bout. The Colonel and Bill discuss upcoming mid-season try outs, and the Battleground Roller Derby Bout this coming Sunday. thecolonel@colonelpod.com http://www.colonelpod.com/2007/07/19/podcast-25-sirens-defeat-brawlers/