05/26/2026
🖤🎙️ I don’t even fully know how to put this weekend into words. 🎙️🖤
This weekend at the WFTDA North American South Regional Playoffs honestly felt like a dream.
A few years ago, I never would’ve imagined I’d be standing behind a microphone announcing games at this level, meeting incredible people from all over the derby community, interviewing skaters and legends of the sport, and having people recognize me as M.C. Slammer.
And now somehow… it’s real.
People see the photos, the videos, the hype, the crowds, the microphone…
But what they don’t always see is how much announcing genuinely means to me.
There’s something about standing behind a microphone and feeling a crowd come alive that I can’t even explain properly. Hearing people cheer, laugh, react, get loud, and feel every second of a game because of the energy I’m bringing… that feeling is indescribable.
This weekend gave me moments I’ll carry with me forever:
🔥 meeting amazing people
🛼 announcing unforgettable games
📸 making memories
🎤 interviewing people I deeply respect
💥 gaining new followers and support
🤝 connecting with new teams and future opportunities
Every conversation, every crowd reaction, every “you did amazing,” every person who stopped to talk to me… it all meant more than you probably realize.
For so long this was just a dream in my head.
Something I loved doing simply because it made me happy and made other people smile.
And now somehow… people are starting to believe in me too.
That part honestly gets emotional for me.
I know I’m still growing.
I know I still have a long road ahead.
But weekends like this make me truly believe that one day I really can do this professionally.
Not because I want fame.
Not because I want attention.
But because I genuinely love announcing with my whole heart.
I love creating energy.
I love making moments feel important.
I love making crowds feel connected to the game.
I love helping people FEEL something.
And roller derby gave me a place where I could fully be myself while doing that.
To every skater, official, volunteer, announcer, photographer, production crew member, fan, and friend this weekend — thank you.
Thank you for supporting me.
Thank you for believing in me.
Thank you for letting M.C. Slammer have a voice in this community. 🖤
One day I hope I can say I travel and announce derby professionally.
But for now…
I’m just unbelievably thankful I get to live this dream at all. 🎤⚡