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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 off the court. Stay tuned every Friday and Monday for stories, discussions, and maybe a few jokes that will give you a front-row seat into the world of professional volleyball. We want fans to be more than just listeners to the show. So if you have a something you want us to discuss, or a player/coach you want us to ask to join us on The Ace Space, please do get in touch at theacespace@cev.eu! We want to hear from you, even if it is the bits you don't enjoy! All the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed during the podcasts belong solely to the individuals involved, and they do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the CEV and its employees
Episodes
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
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 features on Pass the Pod.
Matt then joins the chat as they look back over 2020 and discuss highlights, lowlights, best match, surprise player, best new thing in our lives, amongst other things.
Follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars, while reviews are always welcome!
Remember you can get in touch if you want to apply for "Fan vs Dan", the all important e-mail address is theacespace@cev.eu, while on social just use the hashtag #LetVolleyballTalk
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
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 behind the hands, fresh from his teams best performance of the season against Luciano’s old side Perugia in Pool B of the Champions League – they also discover that he uses a Michel Bublé classic as part of his match preparation…?!
As always, fans get their chance to ask our co-host anything and this time it is Berlin Recycling Volleys who feature on “Pass the Pod”. Also look out for an impressive performance by listener Alex Porter in the latest instalment of “Fan vs Dan”.
Follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars, while reviews are always welcome!
Remember you can get in touch if you want to apply for "Fan vs Dan", the all important e-mail address is theacespace@cev.eu, while on social just use the hashtag #LetVolleyballTalk
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
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 top of the table 12-0, while also talk about how they are preparing for their Champions League season to start. Ci then digs into Robin the person away from the court, as well as fans getting their chance to ask her anything!
Pass the Pod also kicks off with a VB Nantes feature, while podcast listener Øystein Tronstad from Norway takes on Dan in "Fan vs Dan" in an attempt to win some 2021 Super Finals memorabilia.
Get in touch if you want to apply for "Fan vs Dan", the all important e-mail address you need is theacespace@cev.eu, while on social just use the hashtag #LetVolleyballTalk
Remember to follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars, while reviews are always welcome!
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
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 up with Mystery Man, who as the clues gradually revealed is Maxim Mikhailov of Zenit KAZAN. Enjoy the full extended interview on YouTube which covers more on the #Tokyo2020ne Olympics and last season not going to plan.
Remember to get in touch if you are up for "Fan vs Dan"! The all important e-mail address you need is theacespace@cev.eu, while on social it is #LetVolleyballTalk
Follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars.
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
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 she has the best fans. Enjoy the full extended interview on YouTube.
Listen up for details on our new Champions League features "Pass the Pod" and "Fan vs Dan"! The all important e-mail address you need is theacespace@cev.eu, while on social it is #LetVolleyballTalk.
Follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars.
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
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 and plotting to be the best that he can be.
Additional commentary from Matt, Dave, and Ciara just for the podcast! Follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars.
We'll be taking a week off next week, before returning with two Podcasts a month covering the best and the rest from the Champions League!
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
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 with Paris 2024 very much on the horizon. Oh, and "Mystery Man" is finally confirmed!
Follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars every Monday & Friday.
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
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.
Additional commentary from Matt, Dave, and Ciara just for the podcast! Follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars every Monday & Friday.
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
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 athlete in the States at USC - including her tips for following in her footsteps and gaining a scholarship of your own. Follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars every Monday & Friday.
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
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 returning to the international fold.
Additional commentary from Matt, Dave, and Ciara just for the podcast! Follow & subscribe to The Ace Space for podcasts with volleyball's biggest stars every Monday & Friday.