Interview

Coaches and participants reflect on the L.A. Derby Dolls "March Radness" training camp.

Bob Noxious interviewed Charm City Roller Girl Joy Collision prior to tonight's semifinal match against the Philly Roller Girls:

Gotham Girls Roller Derby faces the Boston Derby Dames at 6:15pm Eastern tonight in the first semifinal of the 2009 WFTDA Eastern Regional Tournament, with a guaranteed slot at Nationals on the line. Bob Noxious spoke to representatives of both teams about their quarterfinal wins yesterday, and what they need to do to succeed tonight. Shelby Shattered, Boston:

In the days after the Texas Rollergirls' top-ten marathon weekend, DNN's Mercy Less interviewed representatives of each participating team for their reflections on the bouts. In the fourth and final interview, Mercy talks with Boston captain Claire D. Way.

In the days after the Texas Rollergirls' top-ten marathon weekend, DNN's Mercy Less interviewed representatives of each participating team for their reflections on the bouts. In the third of four interviews, Mercy talks with Charm City captain Joy Collision.

In the days after the Texas Rollergirls' top-ten marathon weekend, DNN's Mercy Less interviewed representatives of each participating team for their reflections on the bouts. In the second of four interviews, Mercy talks with Gotham Girls captain Bonnie Thunders.

In the days after the Texas Rollergirls' top-ten marathon weekend, DNN's Mercy Less interviewed representatives of each participating team for their reflections on the bouts.  In the first of four interviews, Mercy talks with Texecutioners co-captain Desi Cration.

In the championship bout of last weekend's Capital Punishment:  Battle on the Bank II banked track roller derby tournament, the San Diego Derby Dolls banked all star team defeated the L.A.

Kansas City cable channel Metro Sports followed the 2007 WFTDA Champion Kansas City Roller Warriors last year, producing and airing a 7-part documentary series, now available on DVD.  Contacted by phone, series producer Charlie Parker offered interviewer Mercy Less observations on the experience working with KCRW, tips for amateur videographers to make the most out of shooting roller derby, and his industry-insider thoughts on the broadcast future for the sport.