Happy Pumpkin Season Everyone!
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, the October edition of the IWFFA Podcast invites listeners to dive into the spirit of the season. Host Raina sets the tone by discussing the thrills of scary movies and the eerie allure of haunted houses, perfect for getting everyone in the mood for Halloween.
In addition to seasonal topics, this episode reflects on the recent Ptown Classic Tournament, which took place earlier this month, showcasing the talent and competitive spirit of women in flag football. Raina also touches on the current happenings in the NFL, providing insights into the league's latest developments.
Exciting news for women's sports is on the horizon, as London prepares to launch its own women's professional flag football league, marking a significant step forward for the sport.
Listeners can also look forward to special guest interviews featuring women who participated in the Ptown Classic, offering personal stories and perspectives that highlight the camaraderie and passion within the flag football community. Join us for an engaging discussion that blends the thrill of sports with the excitement of the Halloween season.
In this month’s episode, host Raina brings the heat with stories and insights that matter to women’s flag football and beyond.
We start with a recap of the Sweden Tournament, which wrapped up August 2nd, celebrating the athletes, the competition, and the continued international growth of the game.
We spotlight Shamiel Gary, former NFL player, who’s now breaking barriers by founding One of One Girls Flag Football Club — the first organization of its kind in Oklahoma, dedicated to building opportunity for young women in the sport.
We shift gears to college football’s opening week, where unexpected upsets shook up the standings and reminded us that anything can happen when the whistle blows.
And finally, we take a deeper look at a powerful article from the IWFFA’s August Newsletter, written by Nassima Jaghar:
“How Women Are Reclaiming Power Through Sports and Solidarity.”
Raina unpacks the article’s core message — how team sports help women rebuild trust, reshape identity, and turn competition into community. This isn’t just about winning games. It’s about healing, rising, and creating a culture where women thrive.
A must-listen for anyone passionate about the movement of women’s sports — and the mindset behind the mission.
August 2025
Women’s sports are no longer fighting to be seen — they’re being recognized, respected, and reshaping the world of athletics.
In this episode, Raina breaks down the explosive growth of women’s sports across the globe and what it really means when people finally start knowing female athletes by name.
We spotlight a young trailblazer from Columbine High School who made history by earning a college scholarship for flag football — the first in her school’s history.
We also take a look back at WWE’s Evolution all-women’s pay-per-view, a show many expected to flop — yet it turned out to be not only wildly successful, but better than the men’s event that aired just one night before. Proof that when women are given the stage, they rise.
Later in the episode, Raina sits down with Diane and Katherine to talk about the Nicaragua tournament. Katherine, with no prior coaching experience, stepped into a leadership role and shocked everyone!
And finally, we close with the story of Allison Lang — born with fibular hemimelia, bullied, and pushed to the edge. But she found strength through sitting volleyball, becoming a voice of resilience and proof that pain can be turned into purpose.
You don’t want to miss this one. It’s not just about sports — it’s about courage, growth, and what happens when women are finally given their rightful place on and off the field.
IWFFA Podcast – July 2025
In this powerful episode, we start by tackling a growing concern in women’s sports: the relentless bullying of Caitlin Clark. Is this behavior being normalized? And what kind of message is it sending to the next generation of female athletes? Raina shares her no-nonsense thoughts on why we can't afford to stay silent.
Then, we shift gears with a heartfelt conversation featuring Monica and Izzy from Key West. Fresh off their recent trip to Cuba with the IWFFA, they share stories from the flag football tournament — and the deeper impact of their visit. This wasn’t just about playing ball; it was about delivering food, clothes, and medical supplies, showing how sport can be a bridge for humanitarian support and unity.
We close with a recap of the Women's College World Series, where the Texas Longhorns clinched their first-ever national championship, finally bringing an end to Oklahoma’s four-year dynasty. A changing of the guard in women’s softball — and a reminder of what perseverance can lead to.
Tune in for strong opinions, inspiring stories, and a celebration of the power and purpose behind women’s sports.
This month, Raina dives into the exciting news about Flag Football being added to the 2028 Olympics—how cool is that?
She also tackles a thought-provoking question: Are male or female coaches better? This conversation was inspired by Coach Allison Wood's May blog, and it's one you won’t want to miss.
Plus, we’ve got a special guest joining us this week… any guesses?
And to wrap things up, Raina shares a heartfelt message on the importance of being true to yourself and never letting anyone make you feel small.
The IWFFA Podcast is back! Raina is your full time host now. Each month she will bring exciting Flag Football News and Issues to the forefront. With exciting and heartfelt interviews this podcast will deliver.
In this episode Raina discusses how many Athletes, both men and women, and the NFL are getting involved to create Flag Football leagues around the country. Raina also shares a very inspirational interview with Abeda Sultanzada
On The Air With the IWFFA
May 19, 2022
Host: Diane Beruldsen
Description of the Show
Music: 2015 IWFFA theme song
Tonights show is LIVE! Listeners can CALL IN!
It's been awhile since we did a live show.
We invite flag football players, coaches, officials
and listeners to phone in and share what they would like.
We'll go over results and events from previous month,
and talk about this month as well as this summer.
IWFFA-Mexico Tournament takes place May 28 - 29
Promotional Tours - Cuba, Morocco, Sweden, Spain
To Dial Into the show: +1 (305) 293 - 9315
On The Air With The IWFFA
March 17, 2022
Spanish Edition
En el Aire con la IWFFA
Anfitriones: Paola Coello, MJ Eguigure and Fernanda Eguigure
Invitados: Briseida Beltrán and Elisa Montalván
Hablamos acerca del torneo #30 Kelly McGillis y la experiencia de viajar desde Honduras y El Salvador a Key West. Briseida compartió su experiencia ayudando con el Torneo Kelly McGillis en el 2022. Elisa nos da más detalles de nuestro Festival de Flag Football. También te damos mar información acerca de nuestros futuros torneos…disfruta del show de este mes.
On the air with the IWFFA
Hosts: Paola Coello, MJ Eguigure and Fernanda Eguigure
Guests: Briseida Beltran and Elisa Montalvan
We talked about the 30th Kelly McGillis Classic and the experience of traveling from Honduras and
El Salvador to Key West. Briseida shared the experience of helping with the Kelly McGillis tournament in 2022. Elisa gives you more details about our Flag Football Festival .We also give you more information about our future tournaments...Enjoy this month Show
In this month's On the Air with the IWFFA, Diane and Dawn Mahan, discuss a number of topics, including:
The recent Kelly McGillis Classic Tournament
The upcoming Women's Flag Football Festival in El Salvador
Plus a brief update on the AWFFA players in Afghanistan.
...and more!
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show
For our first show of the year, On the Air with the IWFFA has conversation with Stephen Kitsakos, Opera Librettist, Stage Director and Art Maker. He knows little of flag football, but lot's about Afghanistan. Since the IWFFA is helping to evacuation our Afghan women flag football members, we thought it would be interesting to learn about the history of the country, and Mr. Kitsakos enlightens us.
Stephen is a colleague of Roya Sadat, the Afghan filmmaker & International women's rights advocate. Roya Sadat is an Afghan filmmaker & international women’s rights advocate. Named by the BBC as one of the 100 Most Inspiring & Influential Women in the World for 2021, she taught herself how to create visual stories during the Taliban regime.
Stephen shares a wealth of information into the culture and history of Afghanistan.
A fascinating conversation to another world.
The screening of film: A Letter to the President, was the Afghan submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2018 Oscars. The film follows Soraya, a low-level government official, who is imprisoned when she defends a woman from village lords. Behind bars, she writes the Afghan President for help.
Following the screening, Stephen Kitsakos, Studios Artistic Associate, will moderate a discussion with Ms. Sadat about the constantly evolving situation in Afghanistan. Kitsakos is working with Sadat & the American composer Sheila Silver on the opera adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns for the Seattle Opera’s Feb 2023 World Premiere. The screening takes place in Key West, Florida at the Studios of Key West on February 1, 2022.
We are thrilled to share with you ..... Mr. Stephen Kitsakos
Our last show of the year features an intimate interview with Kelly McGillis. Discussions include Ms. McGillis' acting career, how she got involved with the IWFFA Kelly McGillis Classic , what it felt like to play on the Loose Women's team, and more. Join us for a light and fun conversation.
Diane also provides updates on the Afghanistan women's flag football fundraiser, El Salvador Women's Flag Football Festival April 10 - 17, 2022, and achieving 31 women's and girls teams registered for the 30th Kelly McGillis Classic.
Sit back and relax to take a listen
We wish everyone happy holidays, healthy new year and the best flag football for everyone in 2022.
In this month's On the Air with the IWFFA, Diane and new co-host, Dawn Mahan, discuss a number of topics, including:
...and more!
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show
¡Es hora de Al aire con IWFFA!
En esta edición estaremos hablando de la importancia de mantenerse activo, sabemos que hoy en día regresar al gym o volver a ser activo/a puede ser un tanto retador, es por eso que traemos algunos tips para no bajar la guarda y poder realizar actividad física en nuestros hogares.
¡Torneos!
Tenemos una entrevista y comentarios referente al torneo realizado en Ptown Massachussets el pasado mes, acompáñanos y conoce un poco de las personas que hacen esto posible. En esta ocasión tenemos a Bobby Hunt, ayudante del torneo quien nos comenta un poco sobre el ambiente y todo lo que se vive en un torneo de la IWFFA.
¡Acompáñanos!
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It's time to Go on the Air with IWFFA!
In this episode we will be talking about the importance of staying active. We know that nowadays returning to the gym or being active again can be a bit challenging, but we’re bringing you some tips to not lower your guard and be able to perform physical activity at home.
Tournaments!
We have an interview and comments regarding the tournament held in Ptown Massachusetts last month, join us and get to know a little more.
In this episode we also feature Bobby Hunt, part of the tournament helpers crew, who tells us a little about the atmosphere and everything that is experienced in an IWFFA tournament.
Join us!
In this month's On the Air with the IWFFA, Diane and Ms. Raina discuss a number of topics, including:
Main topic of discussion: Officiating….. how important is it in your flag football games.
We hear from coaches: Kelly Wood Ullrich and Venisha Lee.
The IWFFA is offering training to women who would like to learn how to officiate
and offers national and international certifiction
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show
Our hosts, Diane Beruldsen and Philosopher Ms. Raina, talk about the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo:
Plus more about Diane's travels to Mexico, the upcoming promotional tour in Jamaica, and what's ahead for the IWFFA.
Tune In and enjoy the show!
We are happy to announce the comeback of the Spanish IWFFA radio show host by Paola, Nanda and MJ. In this first show, we will get to know them, listen to the interview with Alexa from Mexico, our new IWFFA members, and how was the 1st IWFFA Flag Football clinics in this beautiful country. Also, we have a special participation from players and staff of the 1st IWFFA tournament in New Orleans. Last but not least, IWFFA is constantly moving forward and trying to have new projects in which women can get together and have a great time, an example of this, is our 1st IWFFA festival, thanks to Briseida from El Salvador for her participation on this show. So, stay tuned and be part of this community.
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Estamos felices de anunciar el regreso de la radio de IWFFA en español, conducido por Paola, Nanda y MJ. En este primer programa, tendremos la oportunidad de conocerlas un poco, escuchar la entrevista de Alexa de México, nuestro nuevo miembro de la IWFFA y saber un poco más sobre cómo fue la 1era flag football clínica de IWFFA en este hermoso país. También, tenemos una participación especial de jugadoras y miembros del staff del 1er torneo de IWFFA en New Orleans. Por último, pero no menos importante, la IWFFA se mueve constantemente en busca de proyectos que unan y saquen el potencial de las mujeres, por lo que hablaremos sobre nuestro 1er festival IWFFA, gracias a Briseida de El Salvador por brindarnos más información referente a este magno evento. Así que sintonícennos y sean parte de esta comunidad.
Miss Raina and Kim Wilson are your hosts for this month while Diane is in Mexico.
Our Guests on the show: IWFFA Ambassadors to Jamaica
Diane, Dr. Stacy Griffiths, and Shemara Taylor discuss the evolution of the roles of men and women in Jamaica and the cultural impact it has.
Our conversations are candid, honest, playful, interesting and fun.
You’ll enjoy this month’s show, so sit back, relax, take a listen and enjoy the show
Send emails to: IWFFA@IWFFA.COM
Welcome Kim Wilson to the hosting crew, who discuss current sports events for women.
Our Guest on the show: Michelle Crone
As the IWFFA will host it’s Flag Football Festival next year in April 2022, offering flag football training for all flag football positions, women’s drumming, women’s music, etc. We bring on experienced organizer of women’s festivals to understand what these festivals offer.
Michelle Crone has produced over 50 women’s festivals. One of her most famous festivals she produced was the Rhythm Women’s Music Festival in Georgia. Michelle was one of the early organizers at the Michigan Women’s Music Festival (largest with over8,000 women) and shares what it was like in the beginning of these festivals.
Our interview with Michelle will enlighten our listeners to the power of female unity, as she describes the early years of organizing women festivals.
Our conversations are candid, honest, playful, interesting and fun.
You’ll enjoy this month’s show, so sit back, relax, take a listen and enjoy the show
Send emails to: IWFFA@IWFFA.COM
On the Air with the IWFFA
Women's Flag Football
February 18, 2021
Hosted by: Diane Beruldsen and Ms. Raina
Sponsored by: International Women Flag Football Association
Length of show - 1.02 Hour
Description of Show
In the first part of the show, hosts: Diane Beruldsen and Ms. Raina discuss current events for female flag football in the United States and the International Women's Flag Football Association past and future events.
Female Flag Football is booming and becoming recognized and sponsored by the NFL and NIKE.
In the second part of the show, you'll hear interview with veteran Mom Coach: Kristie Artigue who shares the emotions of being a fairly new female coach in today's society. And finaly, we celebrate the Pakistan Women's Flag Football Team: Aney Rustam, Abida Batool, Aisha Qazi, Zainab Riaz, Ume Omema and Zeba Manzoor Hussain who won the 2020 International Trivia Contest .
Our conversations are candid, honest, playful, interesting and fun.
You'll enjoy this month's show, so sit back, relax, take a listen and enjoy the show
The show invites you to share your comments and thoughts by either email, or voice
Send to: IWFFA@IWFFA.COM
Sincerely,
Diane Beruldsen
Founder IWFFA
