In the second part of our conversation, Zane Wolfang describes the role the ultimate community plays as a catalyst for social change. How should members of the ultimate community take what they learn from the sport and apply it to their daily lives? Through a combination of analysis and personal storytelling, Zane explains what spirit looks like both on and off the field.

In this episode, the Open Window crew sits down with Zane Wolfang, the current President of Ultimate Palestine Partnership. Zane talks about his experiences living amongst fellow ultimate players and coaches in the Middle East/North Africa region. Coming from a journalism background, Zane provides insight into the media perception of a region that has long been scrutinized by the West.

In the second part of our conversation, Daniel talks to the Open Window Crew about his background in ultimate and the formation of Ultimate Palestine. He explains how the occupation shapes the lives of Palestinian athletes, as well as the difficulties every Palestinian faces while living under occupation. Daniel and the crew discuss the relationship between the sport of ultimate and social activism, calling on the global ultimate community to take an active stand against all violence and oppression.

In this episode, the Open Window crew sits down with the founder of Ultimate Palestine, Daniel Bannoura. Daniel details the religious and political histories of Palestine-Israel, setting the stage for what is currently taking place in the region. Daniel and the crew connect Palestinians and their fight for freedom to other examples of resistance from across the globe. Furthermore, Daniel shares what we can learn from the past and present, in order to work towards a better future.

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In the inaugural Open Window episode, the crew gets the opportunity to learn from Shylynn Rodrigues, a student at Seattle University who grew up playing ultimate in Seattle. Shylynn covers her experience as a player and coach in the youth ultimate scene. We discuss the critical role a coach plays for the development of young players, as well as the role media can play in increasing the interest and access to the sport.