Lifted, The Podcast

Sal Kermalli

5.0 (16)
VOLLEYBALL
UPDATED WEEKLY

Elevating the game of traditional volleyball through interviews, stories, narrative, and talent. Brought to you by Host: Sal Kermalli

01/09/2024

"The New Era Of Stars"

We recap the Shamash Memorial Tournament in Minnesota. Talk about the road that United Stars had to take to win their coveted championship and victory against the defending champions Orlando Union. We discuss the new evolution in the game, and the come up of a few superstars in the making. We welcome in both the New Era of Superstars and the New Era of United Stars.

1h 5m
10/14/2023

"The Come Up" - A Sit Down with Maythum Mehdi & Monti Salemohamed

We sit down with Maythum & Monti and discuss their rise in the game of volleyball. From their early stages of their rebuild coming off of MN’s first win in 2011, to their highs and lows while trying to become a contender again. We talk about their back to back finals appearances in 2022, and what’s to expect in the upcoming Minnesota Volleyball Tournament.

1h 55m
10/14/2023

"Every Dog Has It's Day" - A Sit Down with Imran Nasser

We sit down with Imran Nasser to discuss his rise in the game of volleyball. From his start with 786ers, to his come up as the leader and backcenter. We talk about the formation of Toronto Elite with Shanu and his multiple finals runs. We talk about the ups and downs of volleyball and how losing can play a toll on a persons hunger. We then touch on his return to the game with United Stars and what to expect in the upcoming MN Tournament.

2h 19m
10/14/2023

"The Mid-Center of Attraction" - A Sit Down with Ahmed Sumar

We sit down with Ahmed Sumar of Allentown Union; talking about his early days with Dar Union, to his time starting off with Allentown Challengers and his eventual jump to Allentown Union. We touch on his time playing with the likes of Najaf, Kausar, Bhanji, and Sammy. We also speak about his role in resurrecting the Mid-Center position and playing the V with Bhanji. We then speak about his MVP performance as a Backcenter in Orlando and the team of youth that was built around him.

2h 22m
10/14/2023

"The Jack of All Trades" - A Sit Down with Freddy Virani

We sit down with Freddy Virani; We talk about his career path thus far, the obstacles he had to overcome, his ability to play multiple positions at a high level, and finally getting his calling in the back right and winning the coveted first championship.

1h 26m
10/14/2023

"The Challenger" - A Sit Down with Sammy Hirji

We sit down with Sammy Hirji of Allentown Challengers. We talk about the ups and downs of his career, his takeover of Allentown Challengers, his friendly yet competitive rivalry with Mohamed Bhanji, his bravado on and off the court, and his triumphant championship victory against Jafferys in 2002.

1h 42m
10/14/2023

"The Tournament In The Tundra"

We preview what’s to come in October. With Minnesota hosting a tournament in Memory of Shamash Velji. We discuss the top 8 contenders, and the storylines surrounding each one of those teams.

49 min
02/27/2023

"The Champions Have Been Crowned"

We go over the results of The Tournament of Champions, Dissect the performances of each of the 10 teams that qualified, and hand out the coveted Lifted Medallions.

1h 21m

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Elevating the game of traditional volleyball through interviews, stories, narrative, and talent. Brought to you by Host: Sal Kermalli

Creator

Sal Kermalli
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

14
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Lifted, The Podcast

Lifted, The Podcast

"The New Era Of Stars"

"The Come Up" - A Sit Down with Maythum Mehdi & Monti Salemohamed

"Every Dog Has It's Day" - A Sit Down with Imran Nasser

"The Mid-Center of Attraction" - A Sit Down with Ahmed Sumar

"The Jack of All Trades" - A Sit Down with Freddy Virani

"The Challenger" - A Sit Down with Sammy Hirji

"The Tournament In The Tundra"

"The Champions Have Been Crowned"

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Lifted, The Podcast

Episodes

"The New Era Of Stars"

"The Come Up" - A Sit Down with Maythum Mehdi & Monti Salemohamed

"Every Dog Has It's Day" - A Sit Down with Imran Nasser

"The Mid-Center of Attraction" - A Sit Down with Ahmed Sumar

"The Jack of All Trades" - A Sit Down with Freddy Virani

"The Challenger" - A Sit Down with Sammy Hirji

"The Tournament In The Tundra"

"The Champions Have Been Crowned"

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