If you haven’t watched it yet, give it a look: Watch on YouTube

And if you missed our conversation with Paul a few weeks ago, catch up here: Tag Truths #1: Paul Fisher

What They Cover

The conversation goes deep. Paul talks about growing up Amish on a dairy farm, the work ethic that upbringing instilled, leaving the community, running businesses (he’s on his third), and how he found his way into ninja and eventually Chase Tag®.

There’s good material here about what it takes to compete at a high level when the sport doesn’t pay, why he shifted focus from ninja to professional tag, and how Dexterity Depot has built a competitive team and community.

On Chase Tag®’s Appeal

Around 32:30, they discuss why Chase Tag® is easier to watch and understand than ninja. The argument is solid: anyone can follow tag without needing expertise. You don’t need to understand bar techs or cane techs or vertical limits. Two people, twenty seconds, don’t get caught. The sport explains itself.

This is one of Chase Tag®’s biggest advantages. It’s why the content performs so well on social media and why the sport has genuine mainstream potential.

On Content and Consistency

At 34:44, they mention Roland and Redouan’s content work. We’ve written about this: Chase Tag® Doesn’t Have a Visibility Problem. It Has a Content Problem. Two Athletes Are Fixing It.

At 37:37, they discuss WCT’s challenges. A few points worth addressing.

On « drama »: Tim suggests Quadside pushes for drama. We push for stories. There’s a difference. Drama is conflict for conflict’s sake. Stories are about getting to know players and teams, understanding what’s at stake, caring about outcomes. Right now, most teams and players are functionally replaceable with zero impact on the sport because no one has built a brand big enough to matter. That’s the gap that needs filling and it doesn’t require drama (though drama can help sometimes).

On who should make content: There seems to be some confusion here. WCT making content and teams/athletes/gyms making content are not in opposition. Both should happen. Dexterity Depot producing content, Roland producing content, Redouan producing content, Quadside producing content… none of this conflicts with WCT producing content. The ecosystem is stronger when everyone contributes.

Worth Watching

Despite the points above, the podcast is worth your time. Paul is a genuine character. His background is unlike anyone else in the sport and Tim is clearly invested in building something at Dexterity Depot.

More voices in the Chase Tag® media space is a good thing. We’ll be watching.