Ask Jam Slanders

Greetings, folks, I’m Jam Slanders and I’m here to tell you what to do with your life. I consult with a broad range of skaters, liquors, and knowledgeable media sources (“Always bet on black!”—Wesley Snipes, Passenger 57) to bring you the answers to all of your derby-related questions. I’m here to answer your questions about psychological, interpersonal, and social questions and issues related to playing derby, training questions, and other fun stuff (just not how you can get rid of that itchy rash you picked up at your last afterparty). You can reach me at [email protected].

All questions you pose will be completely anonymous, so feel free to come up with your own fun pseudonym or we’ll make one for you.

Ask Jam Slanders: Derby Dramafest!

by JamSlanders May 20, 2013 - 10:19am

The theme this week is Jam’s least favorite: derby drama.

Dear Jam, I started derby last year. My league's founder, also captain, taught me a lot. But as practices went on I noticed that she is a total psycho mean bitch and is always sarcastic. Also we recruited new girls and at first they like her, but when they get to know her they see her the same as me. She won’t admit that she's wrong ever!! It is so frustrating that it’s exhausting. What should we do?! Worried


Ask Jam Slanders: Getting Back on the Horse

by JamSlanders April 2, 2013 - 2:07pm

Hi Jam, I’m trying to cope with dashed derby dreams. Do you have any advice about how to make peace with your place as a permanent NSO? --Permanent NSO I’m not sure what your situation is that has you perma-NSOing. Injury? Lack of time? Not good enough to make your league’s team? All of these have different implications for your potential derby career.


Ask Jam Slanders: Small Cold Feet

by JamSlanders April 2, 2013 - 2:04pm

Dear Jam, I'm starting junior derby soon. All of a sudden, I got hit by the coldest feet I've ever felt. For background, I'm nearly sixteen, 5'1 (and a half!) and weigh about 105 pounds. I am not the most fit person ever, but I've been trying to skate every day (except for the past two weeks, I've been stupid) and do yoga and other workout stuff. Do you have any suggestions for a good exercise regimen to do on weekdays just to get into semi-decent shape?


Ask Jam Slanders: Disappointment in Derbyland

by JamSlanders April 2, 2013 - 1:40pm

Greetings, folks, I’m Jam Slanders and I’m here to tell you what to do with your life. I consult with a broad range of skaters, liquors, and knowledgeable media sources (“Always bet on black!”—Wesley Snipes, Passenger 57) to bring you the answers to all of your derby-related questions. I’m here to answer your questions about psychological, interpersonal, and social issues related to playing derby, training, and other fun stuff (just not how you can get rid of that itchy rash you picked up at your last afterparty).


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