{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Big Orange Business","title":"122 - Finding Community in Unexpected Places with Hard Knox Roller Derby","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2092,"description":"When most people think about roller derby, they picture fast skates, hard hits, and fierce competition.\nWhat they may not realize is that for many participants, roller derby becomes something much bigger: a source of friendship, confidence, belonging, and community.\nIn this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with members of Hard Knox Roller Derby to explore the surprising culture behind one of Knoxville's most unique organizations.\nThe conversation covers how roller derby works, how new skaters get started, common misconceptions about the sport, and why so many people find themselves drawn to the community surrounding it.\nWhether you're a lifelong Knoxville resident, new to East Tennessee, or considering a move to the area, this episode offers a fascinating look at one of the many communities that help make Knoxville feel like home.\nTopics discussed:\n• What roller derby actually is\n• How scoring and gameplay work\n• Getting started with no skating experience\n• Building confidence through competition\n• Finding friendship and community\n• The culture of Hard Knox Roller Derby\n• Why Knoxville continues to surprise people\nLearn more about Hard Knox Roller Derby:\nWebsite: http://www.hardknoxrollerderby.com\nEmail: [publicrelations@hardknoxrollerderby.com](mailto:publicrelations@hardknoxrollerderby.com)\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxrollerderby\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxrollerderby\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@HardKnoxRollerDerby\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HardKnoxRollerDerby\nConnect with Haley Jones:\n📱Call or Text me: (865) 242 - 9821\n📨Email: haleyjoneshomes@gmail.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rg9q_M1AhIVf91bSSWb9XlJMJxNsoqEQAgZNLQ0crQQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMTM3LzE3MDY2/NDQ4NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}