Roller Derby news and views, based in Houston, Texas. Mostly coverage of the Houston Roller Derby by one of their live announcers, The Colonel, and Bill Shirley.
Also coverage of anything else roller derby they run into, and The Colonel does tend to travel.
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46015 Colonel Pod 39 - 2007 Consolation Game 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 Published: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:16:33 CST
43720 Colonel Pod 38 - 2007 Champion Sirens 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.
Published: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:57:17 CDT
41513 Colonel Pod 36 - 2007 Roller Derby Nationals 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) vs. Texas Rollergirls (108)
Game 4: Detroit Derby Girls (50) vs. Rat City Rollergirls (160)
Sunday:
Game 5: Kansas City (116) vs. Carolina Rollergirls (108)
Game 6: Texas Rollergirls (79) vs. Rat City Rollergirls (89)
Game 7: Carolina Roller Girls (47) vs. Texas Rollergirls (110)
Game 8: Kansas City (89) vs. Rat City Rollergirls (85)
thecolonel@colonelpod.com Published: Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:11:49 CDT
40093 Colonel Pod 35 - Governor's Cup Review (2 of 2) Final Game of the Texas Governor's Cup
128 - Texas Roller Girls (Austin)
67 - Houston Roller Derby Hardknocks
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.
thecolonel@colonelpod.com Published: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 06:35:17 CDT
39993 Colonel Pod 34 - Governor's Cup Review (1 of 2) 57 - Alamo City Las Tejanas
144 - Assassination City Special Ops
114 - Houston Roller Derby Hardknocks
90 - Dallas Derby Devils Travel Team
141 - Texas Roller Girls (Austin)
52 - Assassination City Special Ops
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.
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Published: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:16:26 CDT
39372 Colonel Pod 33 - Governor's Cup Preview 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.
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Published: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:22:36 CDT
39313 Colonel Pod 32 - Evil defeats Good at the Battleground 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/
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Published: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:44:20 CDT
37363 Colonel Pod 31 - Bosses defeat Brawlers 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.
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Published: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:10:39 CDT
36976 Colonel Pod 30 - Sirens defeat Betties 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 fund raiser luau at the West Alabama Ice House.
Sunday, August 26, 3pm - 6pm
CD Release Party for Big Robert Smith
Sig's Lagoon, 3714 Main Street
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Published: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:43:40 CDT
36089 Colonel Pod 29 - Sirens v Betties Playoff Preview Elle McFierce joins us once again with her pile of stats. We preview the Psych Ward Sirens v Machete Betties bout.
thecolonel@colonelpod.com Published: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:47:57 CDT
35878 Colonel Pod 28 - Bosses v Brawlers Playoff Preview 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. Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:51:18 CDT
35261 Colonel Pod 27 - Texas Roller Girls Playoffs Hot Rod Honeys 70 - 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 of 1970s technology, it's almost comprehensible. Published: Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:45:45 CDT
34075 Colonel Pod 26 - Battleground Bout 2 Review 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 speed skating national championships.
http://battlegroundrd.com
thecolonel@colonelpod.com Published: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:43:24 CDT
33598 Colonel Pod 25 - Sirens defeat Brawlers 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.
Published: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:03:55 CDT
33505 Colonel Pod 24 - Bosses defeat Betties The Bayou City Bosses (3-0) defeat the Machete Betties (1-2) in a hart fought bout, defying the previous prognostication of the Colonel's pocket change. The Colonel tells the Betties fans to use their vocal cords. Published: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:23:39 CDT
33046 Colonel Pod 23 - Bosses Betties Preview Preview of July 15 battle between the Bayou City Bosses and Machete Betties. The Colonel makes his pick for who will win, . . or does he? Also a reminder about parking at Chances for the after party. Published: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:55:39 CDT
32848 Colonel Pod 22 - Brawlers Sirens Preview Preview of July 15 battle between Psych Ward Sirens and Burlesque Brawlers. The Colonel repeatedly declares the Brawlers to be America's team, and gives their chances of coming out victorious over last year's champion. Also a note about this coming Saturday's art opening.
Published: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:39:54 CDT
32524 Colonel Pod 21 - Dallas loses in Austin The Colonel recaps a bout in Austin last weekend which included a Dallas travel team. Published: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:30:30 CDT
31862 Colonel Pod 20 - Southside The Colonel talks about his recent trip to a Southside Roller Derby exhibition bout. Published: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:45:37 CDT
31188 Colonel Pod 19 - Knockers defeat Heartbreakers HRD's Knockers 92 - Austin's Honky Tonk Heartbreakers 82
We review the June 17 bout of Houston's second travel team v Austin's Honky Tonk Heartbreakers. Published: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:35:11 CDT
