Some cool shit about Cherry:

I help fundraise for progressive nonprofit organizations! The clients I get to work with secure abortion access, fight against climate change, protect wild animals at risk of extinction and save pets from high-kill shelters. It's super rewarding work and I feel very lucky to do it!

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Hiking, crocheting, baking, researching new hobbies to hyperfixate on and then abandon 3 weeks later...

What emojis do you use the most often?

🫠🙃🙄

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

Merder named me, and I love it! The Runaways reference is obviously so fun for roller derby, but my married last name is Bombay and I'm half-Indian. And there's this persona of like, a little bit nice and sweet, and a little bit explosive and unexpected.

Do you collect anything?

I collect postcards from the places I've traveled. Slowly been framing them and hanging them on a massive gallery wall!

Some cool shit about KPOW:

I run a bocce league.

Do you wear socks when you skate?

Yes and booties.

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Golf, shuffleboard and bocce.

What is your most useless talent?

I'm a bear!

Some cool shit about Macho:

I make light up jackets for my teammates and I like to upcycle clothes I get from the thrift.

Do you wear socks when you skate?

Yes, the thicker the better. Bonus points if they have ruffles.

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

My name was bestowed upon me by my husband. It showcases my love of wrestling with my need to wear fringe jackets and oversized sunglasses. It also drives me to become jacked like the OG Macho Man.

What are your top 3 skating injuries?

I tore my PCL this past summer from a bad fall.
I broke my ankle and had to have a plate and 5 screws to hold it in place.
I tripped on the way to the penalty box, causing myself to scorpion into the wall. (That one hurt the most because the embarrassment has lasted a lifetime)

Some cool shit about Merder:

I'm Co-Owner of Ringing Rocks Roller Rink

What emojis do you use the most often?

🔪

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

I was 9 years old and I saw the Spice Girls. It truly Spiced up my Life.

Do you collect anything?

Trauma. And rocks.

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Old lady activities: crocheting, baking, admiring my garden, laying down

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Fuck You by CeeLo Green! No skill, all passion

What emojis do you use the most often?

👀🥲❤️

What are your top 3 skating injuries?

Breaking my leg during a bout (worst)
Falling onto my knee from the top of a half-pipe (coolest bruise)
Scraping my elbows on asphalt because I didn't wear pads (stupidest)

Some cool shit about Ska:

I'm a high school English as a Second Language teacher!

What is your go-to karaoke song?

I once tried Bonnie Tyler's Holding Out for a Hero. I bombed...

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

I picked Ska-Ma-Mia because of my love for Ska music. The Mamma Mia lyric "Here I go again" sounded fitting because this is my second time playing derby. It's a lot, but so am I.

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

I have two responses: *NSYNC in 2000, and The Misfits in 2006.

Do you collect anything?

I collect records, artwork, and autographs.

Do you wear socks when you skate?

Yes, because...ew? Look, I'm not shaming, but I am judging. If you're raw-dogging your skates, they absolutely smell like death and your teammates are mad about it.

What is your most useless talent?

Gaslighting people into believing they are pronouncing words incorrectly

Do you collect anything?

Teeth, anecdotes, art supplies for art I do not make

Some cool shit about Baddie:

I’m a professional mural artist and independent art teacher. I’m very lucky to do what I love for a living.

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

Merder named me! I love my derby name because it gives me a badass alternate personality that I don’t necessarily have in my normal life.

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

My first concert was the Misfits when I was 17.

Do you collect anything?

I collect old film and Polaroid cameras

Do you wear socks when you skate?

Nope!😬 I sorta like how my sweaty feet stick to the inside of my skates and make my skates feel like an extension of my body

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

I also love to roller skate at the skate park, go to the rock climbing gym, and pole dance!

What is your most useless talent?

I can do the worm, but only on skates wearing full derby gear - and only traveling backwards😂

Do you collect anything?

I collect fortune cookie fortunes! They don't take up much space lmao

Also, I am a collector of memory knick-knacks. I have shelves in my room full of seemingly random items, but they all remind me of something special. I literally call them my knick-knack shelves!

Some cool shit about Reefer:

I started a Physical Therapy clinic in 2018 with my business partner Laura. I specialize in treating clients with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions both with individual sessions and group programs.

Do you wear socks when you skate?

OF COURSE!

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Rock climbing, gardening

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Basket case by Green Day.

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

When I was 15, I went to see N’SYNC in Philly and was able to meet them and get a signed photo which I still have(I think 😂)

Do you collect anything?

I collect Leland blue and Petoskey stones, which I love looking for on the beaches of Lake Michigan.

Some cool shit about Clown Baby:

I have a small handmade business, Brookiellen Designs. I mostly make bags, wallets and pouches.

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

always making stuff, watching weird movies, and laughing like a seagull

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

" 'Clown Baby'? What in the hell kind of a name is Clown Baby?"
"Nobody's going to bet on a guy named Clown Baby, he's gonna be a huge underdog!"
Mac & Dennis, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia

as soon as I saw this episode and heard that name, I knew it was meant for me.

If your pet could talk, what do you think they might say about you?

"She starves me."

Do you collect anything?

fabric, yarn, any and all art supplies

What are your top 3 skating injuries?

in order of worst/scariest:
Concussion
Broken ankle
Broken Shoulder

Some cool shit about Axx:

I'm a pet groomer. I get to make dogs and cats beautiful.

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Somebody's watching me by Rockwell - I'm only good in my car when no one is around.

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

My first derby name was Rainbow Fright. My co workers helped me come up with that name. I left and then returned to roller derby and decided to change my name to something I came up with. Dead AXX has special meaning to me.

What is your most useless talent?

I can crack two whips at the same time.

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

In 2016 my first concert was a 4 day music festival called Electric Forrest. I saw DJs like Illenim and 12th Planet.

Some cool shit about Peach:

I'm a boring accountant in the daytime

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

An array of crafting - crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing

What emojis do you use the most often?

🙄

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

I'm named after my dog, Peaches!

Some cool shit about Smother:

Just a girl working in tech

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

I love playing video games. I primarily play PC games. My favorite game I’ve played is The Witcher III.

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

I knew I wanted my derby name to involve something techy since I am a software engineer. I played around a bit with names but nothing was really sticking. My husband actually just thought of “smotherboard” right off the top of his head and it just fit!

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

Absolutely not. No further explanation necessary.

Do you collect anything?

I have a passion for traveling and enjoy collecting postcards and saving pictures of places I have been.

Some cool shit about Judy:

It's not that cool, but I'm the CFO for a real-estate development company

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Don't Stop Me Now by Queen (I am terrible but I give it my all)

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

I was afraid to pick a derby name until I passed my assesments - I didn't think I deserved it. But then I changed my mind and thought that having a derby name could be the motivation to work hard and pass my assessments. I chose Starbuck because in the show BSG, Starbuck is a badass woman that saved all of humanity

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

No because if you remove the hot dog from the bread (bun) it is still a hot dog

Do you collect anything?

I collect antique postcards, but they have to be from somewhere that I have actually been

Some cool shit about Suffer:

I prevent cancer doctors from killing their patients. Also.. I routinely fight Big Bad Insurance from denying people healthcare and all that jawn.

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Voice Carry by Til Tuesday: I’m good at it if I have some liquid courage in my tummy.

What is your most useless talent?

I can whistle a song with my hands

Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?

The only fight here would be me wrangling up those duck sized horses to be set free and live in our local national park; I only hope they would wreck havoc on unsuspecting obnoxious bicyclists. Bikers are lame and mean.

What is the most ridiculous nightmare you've ever had?

I had a nightmare where Loki slowly approached me, wrapped her arms around me, and hugged me. Disgusting.

Some cool shit about Cherry:

I help fundraise for progressive nonprofit organizations! The clients I get to work with secure abortion access, fight against climate change, protect wild animals at risk of extinction and save pets from high-kill shelters. It's super rewarding work and I feel very lucky to do it!

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Hiking, crocheting, baking, researching new hobbies to hyperfixate on and then abandon 3 weeks later...

What emojis do you use the most often?

🫠🙃🙄

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

Merder named me, and I love it! The Runaways reference is obviously so fun for roller derby, but my married last name is Bombay and I'm half-Indian. And there's this persona of like, a little bit nice and sweet, and a little bit explosive and unexpected.

Do you collect anything?

I collect postcards from the places I've traveled. Slowly been framing them and hanging them on a massive gallery wall!

Some cool shit about Merder:

I'm Co-Owner of Ringing Rocks Roller Rink

What emojis do you use the most often?

🔪

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

I was 9 years old and I saw the Spice Girls. It truly Spiced up my Life.

Do you collect anything?

Trauma. And rocks.

Some cool shit about Ska:

I'm a high school English as a Second Language teacher!

What is your go-to karaoke song?

I once tried Bonnie Tyler's Holding Out for a Hero. I bombed...

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

I picked Ska-Ma-Mia because of my love for Ska music. The Mamma Mia lyric "Here I go again" sounded fitting because this is my second time playing derby. It's a lot, but so am I.

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

I have two responses: *NSYNC in 2000, and The Misfits in 2006.

Do you collect anything?

I collect records, artwork, and autographs.

Some cool shit about Block Dahlia:

I'm a cashier by day, mom by night, and a Make-up Artist whenever I can make time for it! I also paint and create vinyl decals and iron ons for my teammates and friends!

Do you wear socks when you skate?

Yes cause I need the cushion between my foot and my skates.

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Admittedly, I collect hobbies and have a craft room too full to show for it. I do occasionally work at a few renaissance faires with my friend/brother who is a blacksmith.

What is your most useless talent?

I have taught myself how to be a human pin head a la side show glory. Feel free to look it up. I'm very proud of this talent, most of the team have seen me do this with a tiny sword!

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

I attended a show for my old friend Vic's band in my college years. I honestly don't remember the name of his band but it was at Croc Rock in Allentown (RIP). The first concert I fully remember going to that wasn't just supporting a friend was Skinny Puppy a few years back with some of the league and my partner.

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Any Man of Mine by Shania Twain

I certainly feel like I’m good at singing it after a few shots

What emojis do you use the most often?

✨🤠💕

Do you collect anything?

Romance books and vintage Pyrex

Some cool shit about Carnage:

I'm a Fundraising Professional at Bat Conservation International 🦇

Do you wear socks when you skate?

YES. Socks, all the way, baybee.

What emojis do you use the most often?

😅😆🥳💚

What is the most ridiculous nightmare you've ever had?

I dreamed that a big snake snuck into my apartment! I was terrified and I rushed out onto the street. Luckily, Ska-ma-mia was walking by and I begged her to help. She shrugged and said sure. And when we went back inside, there was the snake on my couch! But it had eaten a throw pillow! I could tell because it now had a giant puffy square shape right behind its head. The End. 🐍

Some cool shit about Duckie:

(Ken voice) My job... is just roller rink

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Anything creative! Crochet, painting, collages, insane diy projects, all of it!

What emojis do you use the most often?

💛🤠🕺🦆😂

Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?

Horse-sized duck - by the end of the battle they would regard my honor and become my loyal steed.

Do you wear socks when you skate?

YES

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Shadowboxer by Fiona Apple — and yes I am [good at singing it] (ask Slayjoy).

What is your most useless talent?

Sandbagging.

Do you collect anything?

Assorted Nerd Collectibles, Comic Books, & Souls

What are your top 3 skating injuries?

Broken Nose, Bruised Hip, and Broken Ribs

Some cool shit about Nuke:

I love to draw! If I'm not derbying, that's what I spend most of my time doing.

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Video gaming, playing dungeons and dragons, and drawing

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

No, you maniac. A hot dog is, if anything, a taco.

Do you collect anything?

I collect ugly and vintage cats, the uglier the better! I love going to antique stores and trying to get the weirdest ones I can find to add to my collection.

Some cool shit about Roxi:

I'm a bookstore manager

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Chappell Roan's Red Wine Supernova as Toad from MarioKart

What is your most useless talent?

playing songs by ear on the melodica at Rockstar Camp to deter bears

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

the Beastie Boys at 9 years old - very formative!

Do you collect anything?

bruises from my teammates <3

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Reading, Gaming, Graphic Design

What emojis do you use the most often?

😅🔥👀💀💜

Do you collect anything?

Pint glasses that aren't mine

Do you wear socks when you skate?

Yes, they must be ankle height or higher

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Sitting on my couch and reading and/or crocheting

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

I saw Leftover Crack when I was 13 and it was the most fun.

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Nobody's Supposed to Be Here by Deborah Cox

No, not very good very at singing it haha just a sucker for 90s ballad <3

What is your most useless talent?

I’m pretty nice with a yo-yo

When did you attend your first concert and who did you see?

2002 Britney Spears - Dream Within a Dream Tour

Do you collect anything?

I collect pocket knives and cool edc stuff

Some cool shit about Macho:

I make light up jackets for my teammates and I like to upcycle clothes I get from the thrift.

Do you wear socks when you skate?

Yes, the thicker the better. Bonus points if they have ruffles.

Did you pick your derby name or did your derby name pick you?

My name was bestowed upon me by my husband. It showcases my love of wrestling with my need to wear fringe jackets and oversized sunglasses. It also drives me to become jacked like the OG Macho Man.

What are your top 3 skating injuries?

I tore my PCL this past summer from a bad fall.
I broke my ankle and had to have a plate and 5 screws to hold it in place.
I tripped on the way to the penalty box, causing myself to scorpion into the wall. (That one hurt the most because the embarrassment has lasted a lifetime)

Do you have any other hobbies outside of skating?

Old lady activities: crocheting, baking, admiring my garden, laying down

What is your go-to karaoke song?

Fuck You by CeeLo Green! No skill, all passion

What emojis do you use the most often?

👀🥲❤️

What are your top 3 skating injuries?

Breaking my leg during a bout (worst)
Falling onto my knee from the top of a half-pipe (coolest bruise)
Scraping my elbows on asphalt because I didn't wear pads (stupidest)