Startin’ Fast, Stayin’ Laced

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04/04/25 • 9 min

Welcome to the first-ever episode of FastPacedLace—the unfiltered sports podcast bringing heat from the sidelines to the studio.

In this kickoff episode, host Lacey Balch takes you through the bold backstory of how a mouthy sports mom turned her BMX parking lot rants into a full-blown sports media platform with Vegas flavor and a mission to protect athletes.

We’re talking:

The truth behind helmet safety in youth sports
The stats the big networks won’t cover
The rise of women’s sports (and why it’s still underfunded)
And a spotlight on Preslie Gould, fresh off a killer weekend at the Rock Hill SC Nationals

Plus, a sneak peek at next week’s episode: The Captain’s Dash featuring Olympian Nic Long—a deep dive into recovery, resilience, and leadership in BMX.

Hit play, follow the pod, and remember:

We’re fast. We’re laced. We’re here.

Unfiltered. Unapologetic. FastPacedLace.

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Follow & Connect:

Instagram: @fastpacedlace

Email: [email protected]

#FastPacedLace #SportsPodcast #WomenInSports #VegasSports #BMXRacing #PreslieGould #HelmetSafety #NicLong #TheRecoveryRoom #UnfilteredSports

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Welcome to the first-ever episode of FastPacedLace—the unfiltered sports podcast bringing heat from the sidelines to the studio.

We’re talking:

The truth behind helmet safety in youth sports
The stats the big networks won’t cover
The rise of women’s sports (and why it’s still underfunded)
And a spotlight on Preslie Gould, fresh off a killer weekend at the Rock Hill SC Nationals

Plus, a sneak peek at next week’s episode: The Captain’s Dash featuring Olympian Nic Long—a deep dive into recovery, resilience, and leadership in BMX.

Hit play, follow the pod, and remember:

We’re fast. We’re laced. We’re here.

Unfiltered. Unapologetic. FastPacedLace.

Support the show

Follow & Connect:

Instagram: @fastpacedlace

Email: [email protected]

#FastPacedLace #SportsPodcast #WomenInSports #VegasSports #BMXRacing #PreslieGould #HelmetSafety #NicLong #TheRecoveryRoom #UnfilteredSports

Next Episode

Hoops, Highlights, and High Heels

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Get laced up, y’all—this one’s a full-court press. In this solo deep-dive, host Lacey Balch breaks down the entire 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball season. From UConn’s championship domination to Paige Bueckers’ comeback legacy and Sarah Strong’s breakout freshman year, this episode covers the hottest highlights, record-breaking stats, viral bloopers, and transfer portal shakeups.

We hit the Recovery Room with updates on JuJu Watkins’ ACL rehab and Paige’s rise from injury to trophy. Then it’s straight into WNBA Draft Day tea—top 8 prospects, bold landing spots, and the Las Vegas Aces’ big plans for 2025–26.

Oh, and of course, the fan-favorite: Smash or Pass returns with the top 5 most popular female hoopers of the year.

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