The Colonel's Roller Derby Roundup

Colonel Pod #52 - Sirens defeat Bosses

bshirley — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:45:29 +0000

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.

Colonel Pod #51 - Betties defeat MobStars

bshirley — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:25:31 +0000

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.

Colonel Pod #50 - Stars v Stripes Review

bshirley — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:57 +0000

A review of the bout between two HRD mashup teams in July: Stars v Stripes.

Colonel Pod #49 - Texecutioners defeat HarD Knocks

bshirley — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:11:55 +0000

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

ColonelPod #48 - Betties Upset the Sirens

bshirley — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:10:02 +0000

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.

ColonelPod #47 - Brawlers defeat Bombshell Brigade

bshirley — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:58:48 +0000

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.

Night Train Express from Marfa Public Radio

bshirley — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:00:51 +0000

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.)

ColonelPod #46 - June 2008 Preview

bshirley — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:48:50 +0000

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))

ColonelPod #45 - May 2008 Review

bshirley — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:00:46 +0000

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

Rewind - Blast from the Past Podcast

bshirley — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:43 +0000

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.

ColonelPod #44 - April Catchup

bshirley — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:33:42 +0000

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

Colonelpod #43 - 2008 Season Preview

bshirley — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:51:25 +0000

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 provided by the cjacks.

ColonelPod #42 - Sirens defeat Brawlers in Opener

bshirley — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:00:18 +0000

In the inaugural bout of the 2008 season the Psych Ward Sirens handily dispatch the Burlesque Brawlers.

162 Sirens
80 Brawlers

thecolonel@colonel.com

ColonelPod #41 - 2008 Opener, Bosses over Betties

bshirley — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:01:22 +0000

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)

ColonelPod #40 - December 2007 Travel Game

bshirley — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0000

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 soon.

ColonelPod #39 - Brawlers First Win of the Season

bshirley — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:09:11 +0000

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

ColonelPod #38 - 2007 Champion Sirens

bshirley — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:51:27 +0000

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

ColonelPod #37 - Preview of 2007 HRD Championship

bshirley — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:22:42 +0000

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 - Brawlers 80
Bill Shirley
Bosses 90 - Sirens 80
Colonel
Bosses 112 - Sirens 106

thecolonel@colonelpod.com

correction: see comments

ColonelPod #36 - Review of WFTDA Nationals

bshirley — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:38:27 +0000

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

ColonelPod #35 - Governor’s Cup Review (2 of 2)

bshirley — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:47:22 +0000

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

ColonelPod #34 - Governor’s Cup Review (1 of 2)

bshirley — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:27:29 +0000

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 - Texas Roller Girls (Austin)
52 - Assassination City Special Ops

Stay tuned for the second half of the Governor’s Cup Review!

thecolonel@colonelpod.com

ColonelPod #33 - Governor’s Cup Preview 2007

bshirley — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:56:06 +0000

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

ColonelPod #32 - Battleground Review

bshirley — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:00:38 +0000

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/

ColonelPod #31 - Bosses defeat Brawlers

bshirley — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:01:15 +0000

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

ColonelPod #30 - Sirens defeat Betties

bshirley — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:40:39 +0000

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 Club
Sunday, August 26, 3pm - 6pm
CD Release and Listening Party
Sig’s Lagoon, 3714 Main Street

thecolonel@colonelpod.com

ColonelPod #29 - Sirens v Betties Playoff Preview

bshirley — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:37:10 +0000

Elle McFierce joins us once again with her pile of stats. We preview the Psych Ward Sirens v Machete Betties bout.

thecolonel@colonelpod.com

ColonelPod #28 - Bosses v Brawlers Playoff Preview

bshirley — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:57:54 +0000

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

ColonelPod #27 - Texas Roller Girls Championship

bshirley — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:57:16 +0000

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 of 1970s technology, it’s almost comprehensible.

thecolonel@colonelpod.com

ColonelPod #26 - Bout 2 at Battleground

bshirley — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:48:53 +0000

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

ColonelPod #25 - Sirens defeat Brawlers

bshirley — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:57:29 +0000

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

ColonelPod #24 - Bosses defeat Betties

bshirley — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:58:40 +0000

Bayou City Bosses 97 - Machete Betties 69

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.

thecolonel@colonelpod.com

ColonelPod #23 - Bosses Betties Preview

bshirley — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:59:52 +0000

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.

ColonelPod #22 - Brawlers Sirens Preview

bshirley — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:50:07 +0000

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.

ColonelPod #21 - Austin Defeats Traveling Dallas

bshirley — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:32:53 +0000

The Colonel recaps a bout in Austin last weekend which included the Dallas Derby Devils Travel Team.

92 Hell Marys
50 Dallas Derby Devils

73 Hustlers
26 Honky Tonk Heartbreakers

Background of this podcast provided by Rocrament.

ColonelPod #20 - Southside

bshirley — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:02:10 +0000

The Colonel talks about his recent trip to a Southside Roller Derby exhibition bout.

www.southsiderollerderby.com

Background of this podcast provided by Rocrament.

ColonelPod #19 - Knockers defeat Heartbreakers

bshirley — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:46:00 +0000

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.

ColonelPod #18 - HaRD Knocks defeat Las Tejanas

bshirley — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:49:59 +0000

HaRD Knocks 197 - Alamo’s Las Tejanas 79

We review the June 17 bout of Houston v San Antonio travel teams: HaRD Knocks & Las Tejanas.

ColonelPod #17 - Battleground Roller Derby

bshirley — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:02:01 +0000

The Colonel’s traveling, so Bill talks about:

Inaugural Bout from Battleground: 63 Bombshell Bruisers - 61 Queens of D’Nile
Injury: Assassination City’s Pyro Maim Ya
Burlesque Brawler Fundraiser
Radio Free Derby
HRD Fan Board @ Yahoo Groups
www.colonelpod.com

ColonelPod #16 - June Preview

bshirley — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:07:03 +0000

We preview the upcoming bouts of Houston’s two travel teams verses teams from Austin and San Antonio. The Colonel rambles a bit about San Antonio, league sizes, and whatever else (bring your grain of salt).

Sun Jun 17, 6pm
HaRD Knocks v Alamo’s Las Tejanas
HaRDer Knocks v Austin’s Honky Tonk Heartbreakers

ColonelPod #15 - Bosses defeat Brawlers

bshirley — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:17:07 +0000

A review of the second game of the May 20th Bout.

The Bayou City Bosses defeated the Burlesque Brawlers. The rookie dominated Brawlers are getting better every week and turning into a fan favorite despite (beacause of?) their underdog status.

128 Bayou City Bosses (2-0)
43 Burlesque Brawlers (0-2)

ColonelPod #14 - Sirens defeat Betties

bshirley — Wed, 23 May 2007 18:51:51 +0000

A review of the first game of the May 20th Bout.

137 Psych Ward Sirens (1-1)
116 Machete Betties (1-1)

ColonelPod #13 - May 20 Preview

bshirley — Wed, 16 May 2007 23:01:45 +0000

The Colonel is out of town, so Bill Shirley elicits the help of Roller Derby Phil in Austin for some preview information on the Mayhem bout.

ColonelPod #12 - HaRD Knocks Review

bshirley — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:42:00 +0000

A review of the May 6, 2007 HaRD Knocks v Austin’s Hotrod Honeys.

HaRD Knocks 97
Hotrod Honeys 133

ColonelPod #11 - Austin Bout Preview

bshirley — Sat, 05 May 2007 14:48:35 +0000

The HaRD Knocks travel team from Houston Roller Derby goes to Austin to take on the Hot Rod Honeys. The Colonel pics an outcome in that game.

http://www.txrollergirls.com/

ColonelPod #10 - Sounds of Spring Fling

bshirley — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:00:23 +0000

Sound bites from April 15th bout.

ColonelPod #9 - Bosses defeat Sirens

bshirley — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:00:26 +0000

A review of the Bayou City Bosses victory over the Psych Ward Sirens (90-79). The Colonel rants about lack of clock stoppage in last two minutes. A reminder of the travel team’s bout against the Hot Rod Honeys in Austin, May 6. Bill babbles a bit.

Note to self: turn off the ringer on the phone when recording.
Email us: thecolonel@colonelpod.com

ColonelPod #8 - Betties defeat Brawlers Review

bshirley — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:00:40 +0000

A review of the Machete Betties’ win over the Burlesque Brawlers (154-57). A brief mention about the San Antonio score from the weekend.

ColonelPod #7 - April 15 Preview

bshirley — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:41:54 +0000

A preview of the April 15, 2007 Houston Roller Derby bout: Burlesque Brawlers v Machete Betties & Bayou City Bosses v Psych Ward Sirens.

The Colonel pics the Betties to overwhelm the young Brawlers, and the Bosses to closely edge the undefeated Sirens.

ColonelPod #6 - Hello 2007

bshirley — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:47:33 +0000

Sounds from the Bout: Goldie Bloxx says hello to 2007 from the Houston Roller Derby. Plus, God Bless America.