Ultimate Voices Europe (UVE) is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories and perspectives of the European ultimate frisbee community. With a strong focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), UVE covers a wide range of topics such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age and more. It takes an intersectional approach -recognizing that people’s experiences in the sport are shaped by multiple aspects of their identity, not just one.
The podcast highlights backgrounds and perspectives that don’t always get the spotlight and explores best practices for making ultimate more inclusive. Each episode features a new player or coach from different divisions and backgrounds, offering insights into the sport beyond competition.
New episodes are approximately released monthly. Listen in and be part of the conversation.
UVE Episode 6 - Isa Monkau
Dealing with endometriosis and period pain on and off the pitch
2025-12-11 52 min
The Ultimate Voices Europe Podcast is joined by Isa Monkau right before the World Beach Ultimate Championships to talk about her experience as an athlete dealing with endometriosis and period pain both on and off the pitch. Together with Jakob and Anika she discusses the issues of getting a correct diagnosis, being taken seriously, and the common challenges faced by female athletes when competing or training with period pain. Furthermore, they talk a bit about Isa's work in the Dutch Frisbee Federation and what her vision for a more accessible Ultimate scene looks like.
More episodes
UVE Episode 5 - Paula Baas
Life as a Nonbinary Athlete in the Ultimate Community
2025-09-18 49 min
The Ultimate Voices Europe Podcast is joined by Paula Baas to talk about their experience as a nonbinary athlete playing predominantly in the women's divisio...
UVE Episode 4 - Nils Ostertag
Life as a Gay Athlete in the European Ultimate Community
2025-08-14 50 min
The Ultimate Voices Europe Podcast is joined by Nils Ostertag to talk about his experience as a gay athlete in the European Ultimate community. Together with...
UVE Episode 3 - Maria Castillo
Aggression, Culture & Visibility in Women's Ultimate
2025-06-26 56 min
The Ultimate Voices Europe Podcast is joined by Maria Castillo to talk about her journey, starting as a young player in Mexico, leading her to play and live ...