{"podcast":{"title":"The Side Out Society Podcast","slug":"the-side-out-society-podcast-7457317","podcast_index_feed_id":7457317,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/Sideoutsociety/feed.xml","website_url":"https://Sideoutsociety.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21180317/SOSP_v2.jpg","author":"Side Out Society","episode_count":45,"summary":"The Side Out Society is your front-row seat to the culture, stories, and personalities of women’s volleyball — from NCAA powerhouses to the pros and Team USA. Hosted by Tiffany Oshinsky and Lindsay Harwood, we cover the matches, moments, and behind-the-scenes vibes every fan (and volley-curious newcomer) needs to know. Whether you’re here for the big plays, the inside stories, or the community, welcome to the coolest club in volleyball.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T18:20:17.511988+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-side-out-society-podcast-7457317"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 31: Temi Thomas-Ailara: The High-IQ Powerhouse Dominating LOVB","slug":"ep-31-temi-thomas-ailara-the-high-iq-powerhouse-dominating-lovb","published_at":"2026-03-25T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-side-out-society-podcast-7457317/ep-31-temi-thomas-ailara-the-high-iq-powerhouse-dominating-lovb","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-side-out-society-podcast-7457317","url":"https://Sideoutsociety.podbean.com/e/ep-31-temi-thomas-ailara-the-high-iq-powerhouse-dominating-lovb/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/59uw2yf5s8c7ww83/SO_S1_E31_TemiThomasAilara_v01.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Side Out Society, we step off the court with one of the most dominant scorers in the professional game to uncover the person behind the points: Temi Thomas-Ailara. While she is currently lighting up the league for LOVB Madison, Temi opens up about the \"imposter syndrome\" she felt during her transition to the pro ranks and how she’s learned to own her place alongside the very women she grew up admiring. We explore the fascinating contrast between her high-level degrees in bioengineering and her absolute love for \"total garbage\" cinema, proving that even a literal genius needs to shut off the brain with a bad movie every now and then. The conversation dives into the \"Temi\" the fans don’t see, from her meticulous hobby of bedazzling and her progress on a long-term crochet project to the essential role her cats and her brother play in keeping her grounded. Temi shares heartfelt stories about her family’s support, how she manages the pressure of being a \"high-IQ powerhouse,\" and what it really feels like to finally be at home in the professional world. Whether you're interested in the mental game of elite sports or just want to know which bad movie to add to your watchlist, this episode is a beautiful look at one of volleyball's most thoughtful stars. Follow us on social media:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsocietyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety","meta_description":"In this episode of Side Out Society, we step off the court with one of the most dominant scorers in the professional game to uncover the person behind the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2763,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-side-out-society-podcast-7457317/episodes/ep-31-temi-thomas-ailara-the-high-iq-powerhouse-dominating-lovb/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-side-out-society-podcast-7457317/ep-31-temi-thomas-ailara-the-high-iq-powerhouse-dominating-lovb.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}