"Crush the Commissioner" with Grid & Grind Show and GridLocked Pod
Players, coaches and fans pose their questions and criticizms of the League on a live interview show.
23 Jul 2025
Grid League Race Programming - How we think about it
Important note - this explains how we think about this currently. That said, we are constantly evolving through collaborative discussion with team owners at team owner meetings. We are always taking feedback and welcome the collaboration. Main takeaway - we are focused on the spectator experience first in movement selection, standards, and rules.
8 Jun 2025
Is the "United" bulls**t?
The hosts of "Behind the Grid League" discuss the challenges of maintaining unity and addressing conflicts among competitors within the United Grid League, exploring whether the league's name reflects reality.
4 Oct 2024
What if sports were modern?
United Grid League commissioner Mather Wiswall talks about the modern interpretation of team sports.
22 Jul 2024
State of the Grid League - Post Opening Day Results
My thoughts on how the 2024 Season opened. What was successful, and what wasn't.
Including:
- livestream results
- new element review
- improvements needed
Message me here if you have feedback - https://www.instagram.com/matherwiz/
5 Jul 2024
Grid League livestream Upgrade? Our most controversial rule.
Referee philosophy video mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/MqDCyHHfjqI
10 Mar 2024
Men vs Women in Grid League - How it works
An in-depth look at how Grid League's Ringer Point races uniquely blend male and female athletes in direct competition. The show discusses how these races maintain excitement by ensuring unpredictable outcomes and balancing physical differences between genders. It also explores the cultural impact and progression of mixed-gender sports, highlighting how this innovative approach is changing the landscape of athletic competition.
Learn more about the Grid League - https://unitedgridleague.com/
5 Jan 2024
The United Grid League represents a major shift for Grid League. What will be the next?
There have been 4 major inflection points for the sport of Grid League.
Today marks one of them.
Congratulations to the team owners of past and present. Without their risk-taking, leadership, trust, and iron will to battle through adversity… none of this happens. Thank you all. Thank you to the staff who have done much of the same, and the players too. It truly is a community effort.
In this podcast I talk about the other 3 inflection points starting with the very first post Tony Budding made announcing his vision for the sport.
I end the podcast with what I think the 5th major inflection point will be.
14 Aug 2023
What is a wall ball over outrigger?
In this podcast I explain some of my opinions about why this element could be more important than people may expect at first glance. It has many of the aspects of a movement that I feel are great for Grid League and I wanted to explain why. Thanks for listening.
10 Jun 2023
3 Major Assumptions I Was WRONG About - Breaking Down Initial Player Stats in the Grid League
Grid League player stats. In this episode, we dive into an initial analysis of player stats in the Grid League. Find out how key metrics such as race entries, race entry percentage, entry-to-win percentage, Element Score, and Impact Score are transforming our understanding of player performances. Discover how these stats shatter original assumptions about top performers, team patterns, and utility players. The introduction of Element and Impact Scores has not only provided us with fascinating insights but also challenged our preconceived notions about the real stars of the league.
27 May 2023
What is a Grid League Match format? Find out and learn some exciting changes to match formats for 2023
Dive into the world of Grid League and get a front-row seat to the exciting changes coming in the 2023 season in our latest podcast episode. We discuss the unique structure of Grid League matches and races, giving you a deep understanding of match formats. We also unveil the innovative "Element Value" system, which quantifies a player's impact in a match - a fresh way to appreciate the skill, strength, and strategy required in each race.
Moreover, we announce a shift in the naming system for match formats. No longer named after mountains, the new match formats are named intuitively based on the movements they feature. And that's not all – each match format now has its own symbol and color scheme to boost recall and enrich your Grid League experience.
Join us as we delve into these transformative changes set to elevate the spectator experience and heighten the excitement in the next Grid League season. If you're a fan, a player, or simply curious about this dynamic sport, this episode is a must-listen!
10 May 2023
A major problem we have with Grid League... and what we are doing about it.
In this engaging episode, the Grid League's Commissioner hosts a revealing discussion about the introduction of player statistics into the sport. As the League seeks to redefine and quantifiably measure player impact, the Commissioner provides a comprehensive breakdown of five essential stats: races, elements, race entry percentages, and element scores. But it's not all about the numbers. The Commissioner delves into the less tangible aspects of the game – the pressure, unique abilities, and the importance of teamwork that make the Grid League uniquely captivating. This episode offers an unparalleled look into the future of the sport, inviting listeners to be part of the conversation as the League continues to evolve. Don't miss this opportunity to get an insider's view into the intricacies of the Grid League and contribute to its transformative journey.
20 Apr 2023
Why Grid League is the ultimate "Super Sponsorship" opportunity
Grid League contains unique tools and assets that can be leveraged in a way that no other sports sponsorship can offer and can create a wildfire-like spread of a message or brand.
9 Feb 2023
Are Grid League movements dangerous and stupid?
If you have ever been curious about why Grid League movements are what they are and the process for selecting them, this episode is for you.
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