Shootin' Straight, a Handball Podcast

JD Orr
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Just two guys trying to build a sport empire, one awkward conversation at a time.

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 64 - Shrek for Ohio Senate

    In this episode of the pod, JD and Max recap an exciting last 2 months of handball. From closure of the Macedonia trip, to College Nationals, to Barstool in Chicago, to Handball in Iowa and finally why Max is now famous for his life with Shrek.

    1h 30m

  2. Apr 12

    Episode 63 - Greece Fleeced

    JD and Max recount the struggles of Day 2 from their spring break trip with the Buckeye Handballers. Day 2 was a full journey through Greece. Tune in for the literal ups and downs of this Greek Odyssey.

    13 min

  3. Apr 12

    Episode 62 - The Boys Take on Bitola

    JD, Max, and the Buckeye Handballers take on t he streets of Bitola, Macedonia...literally. Listen to the first hand, fresh accounts of Day 1 in Macedonia complete with scalping fake tickets and lunch on top of a mountain.

    27 min

  4. Jan 23

    Episode 61 - Girls Gone Viral

    JD and Max cover the influence of social media on handball participation, the expansion of handball training camps and opportunities, and the promotion and support of handball through content sharing. It highlights the impact of social media influencers on increasing participation, the growth of training camps and opportunities in Florida and Macedonia, and the importance of promoting and supporting handball through content sharing and engagement. The conversation covers exciting travel plans and adventures, training sessions, content strategy, European Handball Championships, commentary opportunities, challenges in broadcasting handball league matches, the professional handball league, and the topic of political donations and influence. The conversation covers a range of topics including community engagement, social media influence, government relations, youth handball leagues, European trip planning, weather concerns, and youth handball league development. The hosts discuss their sports memories, social media advocacy, lobbying efforts, and the development of youth handball leagues, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and youth handball development.Takeaways Social media influence on handball participationExpansion of handball training camps and opportunitiesPromotion and support of handball through content sharing Exciting travel plansContent strategy and broadcastingPolitical donations and influence Community EngagementYouth Handball Development00:00 Influence of Social Media on Handball Participation09:53 Promotion and Support of Handball Through Content Sharing26:28 Travel Plans and Adventures33:11 Handball League Matches and Broadcasting Challenges44:29 Political Donations and Influence53:17 European Trip Planning and Youth Handball Funding01:00:36 Youth Handball League Development and EngagementChapters

    1h 6m

  5. 10/31/2025

    Episode 60 - The LA Confidential

    The boys are back in the booth after a nice hiatus and of course are plagued with plenty of technical difficulties. Once you get passed that, the meat of this one is breaking down the last few weeks of LA Handball Club activities and there battles in Chicago this past weekend. Plus plenty of other random handball content with JD and Max. Enjoy!

    1h 10m

  6. 08/21/2025

    Episode 59 - Chicago Really Likes Baseball

    In this edition of the show, JD and Max cover a ton of ground and the last month and a half of handball action around the country and the world for Team USA.

    50 min

  7. 08/10/2025

    Episode 58 - EARTHQUAKE

    Max and JD break down the earth shattering news of the new head coach for the US Men's National Team for USATH.

    1h 3m

  8. 05/29/2025

    Episode 57 - Nobody Wants Max's Money

    Welcome back shooters! After a month hiatus, Max is done traveling and we can back to business. In this episode, JD and Max talk through former USAMNT Coach Robert Hedin's transition to head coach of Bahrain, the Club Nationals in the Quad Cities, the World Series of Handball, and more! If you have any suggestions or ideas do not hesitate to leave them in the comments!

    29 min
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