The Total Waterpolo Podcast (Total Waterpolo and James Spencer-Boyce)
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| 06 Mar 2023 | #025 - Dmitrii Kohlod | 00:43:20 | |
On the Total Waterpolo Podcast this week we talk to one of the in-form players in Europe so far this season, Spandau Berlin’s Dmitrii Kohlod. In our interesting talk, Dmitrii walks us through his career path so far, and gives some hints of what is to come next for the Russian International. Kohlod describes the challenges that Spandau faces, and how he and his team managed to stun the likes of Jug and Ferencvaros in the Champions League. Amongst other things in our talk, we discuss water polo in Russia, how the league operates, and the impact of the embargo on Russian athletes and clubs since last year. As ever in part 2, we put your questions to Dmitrii. He gives his Total7, his favourite player, his future nation of representation, and much more! Listen to our episode with Dmitrii now! All the episodes of the Total Waterpolo Podcast are available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | #037 - Gergő Zalánki | 00:48:40 | |
Male Total Player Award Winner of 2023, Gergő Zalánki, joins James Spencer-Boyce on the latest episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast. In the show, Gergő discusses his journey to becoming the best male player on the planet, how his move to Pro Recco helped elevate his game, and the ways he inspired his national teammates to claim the title of World Champions. ► SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/TotalWaterpoloNews ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXvwssjloZJb932rI7?si=471698b8d0204f77 ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-total-waterpolo-podcast/id1607998460
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| 01 May 2023 | #028 - Ugo Crousillat | 00:34:18 | |
Watch the latest episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast with the captain of the French National team, Ugo Crousillat. The Marseille-born star discusses his career, his time playing with Montenegro, his journey to becoming the only Frenchman to ever win the Champions League and the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo The Total Waterpolo Podcast ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXv... ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Running order 01:03 Like father, like son 03:30 Breaking into the Marseille senior team 04:58 Developing with the Montenegro national team 09:55 Rejoining France: the Rio Olympic Games 12:57 Winning the Champions League with Szolnok 17:11 Marseille in 2022/2023 19:09 Driving up standards in France 22:56 Looking towards the Paris Olympic Games 26:28 Ugo after Paris 27:48 The best version of Ugo Crousillat 28:35 Quickfire questions Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_water... ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpo... ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo - Code: PODCAST10 - Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | #022 - Unai Aguirre | 00:56:46 | |
We were thrilled to have Unai Aguirre, the goalkeeper for Barceloneta and the Spanish national team, on this week's episode of the Total Water Polo Podcast. This week's episode is all about goalkeeping, with Unai sharing his best insights into life between the sticks! On the podcast, we cover a number of other topics, including Unai’s development as a goalkeeper at CAR, why he watches videos of his matches seven times over, the hardest shot for a keeper to save, as well as some amazing advice for improving a goalkeeper’s skills and mindset. Unai also discusses his passion for the game, and how he believes being vocal motivates his teammates. Listen to our episode with Unai now! All the episodes of the Total Waterpolo Podcast are available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 12 Mar 2022 | #005 - Márton Benczur | 01:25:28 | |
In our episode this week, James sits down to chat with the UVSE Women's Head Coach, Marton Benczur. During the conversation, Marton talks all things UVSE; about the club's culture, the club's vision and the process of promoting youth through the ranks. Marton talks about transitioning from being UVSE's Assistant Coach, into being the boss at one of Hungary's top female clubs. In the episode, the Hungarian also gives his views on his side's season so far, the Euro League, and coaching the Hungary U17 Girls team. As ever, we ask your questions in part two, with Natasa Rybanska having a lot to ask her coach! You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | #020 - Nika Shushiashvili | 00:57:54 | |
On this week's episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast, James was joined by one of Georgia's best homegrown players, Nika Shushiashvili. On the podcast, Nika discusses his development as a player in Georgia, before moving abroad to play for Sabac in Serbia and Spandau in Germany. The young Georgian superstar then describes the moment one of Europe's top clubs, Novi Beograd, phoned him to join them. To end part 1, Nika talks to James about some of the top coaches he has had in his career, and his aims for this season. In part 2, Nika answers the questions you have sent in via social media, on topics including his most memorable games, water polo in Georgia, his life as a professional player, his hobbies, and of course, as usual, his all-time Total7 team. Listen to our episode with Nika Shushiashvili now! All the episodes of the Total Waterpolo Podcast are available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | #026 - Zsolt Varga | 00:51:59 | |
On the latest episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast we spoke to Zsolt Varga, Head Coach of Ferencvaros and the Hungarian national team about his playing career, his coaching philosophy and much more! #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo The Total Waterpolo Podcast ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3vt0_z2WBwmW-__0vfpRrQ ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXvwssjloZJb932rI7 ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-total-waterpolo-podcast/id1607998460 Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_waterpolo/ ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpolonews ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo - Code: PODCAST10 - Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/ | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | #018 - Ben Hallock | 01:01:30 | |
We are pleased to say that Ben Hallock joins us on this week's Episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast. Dubbed as the best centre forward in the world, the American international and Pro Recco star discusses his entry into the sport, the impact Stanford had on him, and how he progressed into the national team. Hallock then discusses his Olympic experiences in Rio and Tokyo, before the bulk of the conversation with James focuses on his time at the Italian giants, Pro Recco - the great expectations, American stereotypes and working with Sandro Sukno. In part two, we ask your questions from social media. Ben gives his Total7 line-up, he reveals the idols he looked up to, and talks tattoos, golf and learning Italian! Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | #002 - Felipe Perrone | 01:04:06 | |
This week we are joined by 2018 Total Player of the Year, Felipe Perrone. In our second episode, James talks with Felipe about his incredible career that spans two decades, his time in Italy, Croatia and Spain, and his experiences playing at Rio 2016 with the Brazilian national team and Tokyo 2020 with Spain. We also discuss his choice to move to Spain as a 15 year old, the Champions League and much more! You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | #027 - Yusuke Inaba | 00:31:22 | |
Japan's 'European' superstar, Yusuke Inaba, in the next guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast. The Tokyo Olympian discusses the shape of water polo in Japan, the Tokyo Olympics and his career in Europe! #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo The Total Waterpolo Podcast ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXv... ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Running order 01:11 Water polo beginnings 02:52 How water polo works in Japan 05:34 Tokyo Olympics 13:37 Developing the 'Blue Samarai' 16:40 Adapting to playing in Europe's top league 22:11 Quickfire questions Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_water... ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpo... ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo - Code: PODCAST10 - Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | #034 - Vince Vigvari | 00:46:29 | |
Hungary's prodigious superstar, Vince Vigvari, is our upcoming guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast. Join us as we delve into a comprehensive exploration of his journey, spanning from the radiant successes of his golden summer with the Hungarian national teams, to the intriguing dynamics of his competitive bond with his elder brother, Vendel. During this episode, Vince unveils the path that led him to the zenith of his sport, shares insights into his childhood role model, divulges the cornerstone of confidence, and offers a glimpse into his enduring desire to play in a foreign league, among other captivating topics. #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo The Total Waterpolo Podcast ► SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/TotalWaterpoloNews ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXv... ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
02:11 Battle of the Vigvari's 07:34 Winning the World Championships 08:58 OSC team bonding 11:02 Getting into the sport 12:50 Who is Vince's best player in the World? 15:23 Vamos: Vince's role model 20:13 Sacrifices to reach the top 22:40 Balancing school with water polo 25:14 Opportunity to study in the USA 28:13 No to video games 29:08 Admiration for Spanish water polo 31:22 Self-belief 35:38 Steve Jobs mk. 2 37:44 Family matters 40:00 Nutrition tips: Food heaven, food hell 42:49 Whats next for Vince? Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_water... ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpo... ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo- Code: PODCAST10- Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com | |||
| 27 May 2024 | #038 - Simone van de Kraats and Rita Keszthelyi | 01:07:04 | |
The Total Waterpolo Podcast returns with hosts James Spencer-Boyce and Cecilia Leonard as we are joined by teammates Simone Van de Kraats and Rita Keszthelyi.
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| 31 May 2024 | #041 - Champions League Final 4 preview | 00:45:58 | |
James Spencer-Boyce and Cecilia Leonard welcome Konstantinos Genidounias, Francesco Di Fulvio, Alvaro Granados and Dusan Mandic to preview the Champions League Final 4 next week. ► SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/TotalWaterpoloNews ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXvwssjloZJb932rI7?si=471698b8d0204f77 ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-total-waterpolo-podcast/id1607998460Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_waterpolo/►FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpolonews ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpoloExclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo Code: PODCAST10 Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | #012 - Aaron Younger | 00:54:28 | |
Our guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast this week is Pro Recco and Australia's, Aaron Younger. On the show, the Australian talks about his very impressive club career (which includes stints at Szeged, JUG, Szolnok, FTC and Recco), before opening up about what it is like playing with some of the best player's on the planet. Aaron then discusses how Australian water polo desperately needs to improve if they want to compete on the international stage, by making the league more professional, and promoting the sport better. As ever, in part 2, we put the questions you have sent in via social media to Aaron, as he reveals his favourite players to play with, and tips on how to stay focused in game, and working hard at training. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! You can find James on Twitter @polo_blog and on Instagram at @jspencerboyce | |||
| 08 Oct 2022 | #019 - Eleftheria Plevritou | 01:04:20 | |
We are delighted to invite Greek maestro Eleftheria Plevritou to be our first guest on a brand new season of the Total Waterpolo Podcast. On the show, the Greek and Olympiacos star discusses this summer which for her included winning a Silver medal at the European Championships in Split. Eleftheria then opens up about being coached by Alexia Kammenou, as well as revealing the special dynamic between her and her two sisters. Later in the podcast, Plevritou speaks with James about her time at Olympiacos, as well as her views on the upcoming Greek League and Champions League. Stick around for part 2 where Eleftheria answers some interesting questions from social media on topics including school, shooting, joining the national team at 14, and her future plans. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | #030 - Chase and Ryder Dodd | 00:39:48 | |
Double trouble on this episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast as we are joined by Team USA's up and coming stars, Chase and Ryder Dodd. On the episode, James and the two brothers discuss their water polo beginnings, breaking into the senior national team, collegiate water polo and whats in store for the future! #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo The Total Waterpolo Podcast ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXv... ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Running order 02:05 Dodds into water polo 05:08 Chase: Choosing UCLA 06:19 Ryder: High School Polo 08:03 USA's 'ODP' 10:14 National team debuts 14:10 Americans in Europe 15:57 Paris 2024 17:10 Los Angeles 2028 18:17 Quickfire questions Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_water... ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpo... ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo - Code: PODCAST10 - Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | #014 - Stylianos Argyropoulos | 01:03:37 | |
This week we are pleased to welcome Stylianos Argyropoulos to the Total Waterpolo Podcast. Joining James on the show, the Greek superstar talks about his career so far, including his experiences playing for Ethnikos, Olympiacos and JUG Dubrovnik before touching on his recent high-profile move the Ferencvaros. Stylianos then discusses the recent successes of the Greek national team, including the significant role he played in helping Greece win their first ever Olympic medal for water polo in Tokyo (Silver), and the World Championship Bronze from Budapest just a few days ago. In the second part of the Podcast we put some of your questions to Stylianos that you have sent in via social media Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | #021 - Bronte Halligan | 01:03:43 | |
This week's episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast comes from inside the Aussie Stinger pre-tournament camp with leading figure of the Australia national team, Bronte Halligan. On an extremely insightful episode, Bronte assesses the current national team ahead of the Super Finals in Tenerife. She then talks about her journey playing for the Stingers, from the lessons learned as a 17-year-old, to opening up on how she dealt with the rejection of missing out on the Rio Olympic Games. Halligan then discusses her time with UCLA in the United States, as well as her move to Ekipe Orizzonte in Catania. In part 2, Halligan answers your questions that you have sent in on social media on topics including: developing Australia's youth set-up, the reason behind her hat-number, Martina Miceli and a very special part-time job. As all guests do, Halligan also gives her Total7. Listen to our episode with Bronte now! All the episodes of the Total Waterpolo Podcast are available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 30 May 2024 | #040 - Cutino Award Special (Women) | 00:30:11 | |
The Total Waterpolo Podcast presents the second of a two-part special with the Male Cutino Award nominees for 2024. James Spencer-Boyce is joined by Bia Mantellato (Hawaii) , Isabel Williams (Cal) and Lauren Steele (UCLA) ahead of the award show on June 1st. ► SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/TotalWaterpoloNews ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXvwssjloZJb932rI7?si=471698b8d0204f77 ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-total-waterpolo-podcast/id1607998460Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_waterpolo/►FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpolonews ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpoloExclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo Code: PODCAST10 Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | #006 - Konstantinos Genidounias | 01:14:54 | |
We are pleased to finally welcome Konstantinos Genidounias to join James on this week's episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast.
In a entertaining episode with the Silver Medallist from Tokyo, Konstantinos discusses his time in the United States with USC, playing at two Olympic Games, the pressure of playing for Olympiacos and finally securing Greece's first Olympic Medal. Towards the end of part one, Konstantinos discusses the Greek League, the Champions League, and what awaits him as he approaches his 29th birthday.
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| 23 Jun 2023 | #031 - Tamas Molnar | 00:44:03 | |
Join us for the latest episode of the Total Waterpolo podcast as we sit down with three-time Olympic champion and TWPC chairman, Dr Tamas Molnar. In the first part of the podcast, Molnar discusses his hugely successful water polo career; the Olympic medals and his time playing abroad. Then, we discuss Tamas' new role as the TWPC chair, what that role means, and what we can expect in terms of the future direction of our sport. #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo The Total Waterpolo Podcast ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXv... ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Running order 01:43 Falling in love with the sport 04:42 Developing as a professional player 06:31 Molnar's view on 'The Golden Generation' 10:37 Retirement as a player 12:31 Setbacks and regrets 18:09 Early steps into refereeing and delegation 20:44 What is the WPTC? 21:55 World Aquatics Calendar for 2024? 26:25 World Cup Group swapping 29:04 Too many competitions? 30:50 Water Polo as a product 35:50 VAR 37:18 Challenges for coaches 42:00 Is water polo a more interesting game? Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_water... ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpo... ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo - Code: PODCAST10 - Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com | |||
| 05 May 2022 | #009 - Thomas Vernoux | 01:29:45 | |
We are very excited to welcome Thomas Vernoux to this weeks Total Waterpolo Podcast. On the show, Thomas opens up about his early playing days, his hugely successful water polo family and balancing his life at school and playing professionally for CN Marseille. Speaking with James, the 20-year-old also talks about this season's French League, the Champions League, and how he and his national team are preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. After the break, we put questions that you have sent in to us via Social Media to Thomas; with some interesting insights to his Total7 team, his nickname and his favourite team mate! Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | #035 - Joao Pedro Coimbra | 00:52:20 | |
The Total Waterpolo Podcast presents its latest episode featuring Joao Pedro as a guest. In this installment, Joao Pedro delves into his transition to Europe for a professional water polo career, his journey from signing with Novi Beograd to his recent transfer to Partizan. The conversation encompasses various facets of goalkeeping, his decision not to compete for Brazil, and his potential representation of Serbia in the upcoming year. As ever, he answers all the questions sent in from social media, so don't miss this episode with host James Spencer-Boyce. ► SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/TotalWaterpoloNews ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXvwssjloZJb932rI7?si=471698b8d0204f77 ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-total-waterpolo-podcast/id1607998460 Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_waterpolo/►FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpolonews ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo Code: PODCAST10 Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | #033 - Sabrina Van der Sloot | 00:48:32 | |
Next up on the Total Waterpolo Podcast, we have the honor of hosting Sabrina Van der Sloot, a World Champion fresh from Fukuoka. Join us as she shares her victorious journey to winning gold at the World Championships. We'll also explore Sabrina's illustrious career with clubs in Hungary, Italy, and Spain. Plus, stay tuned for Part 2, where Sabrina answers your questions from social media. Don't miss it! #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo ► SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/TotalWaterpoloNews ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@total_waterpolo
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02:00 Winning the World Championships in Fukuoka | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | #004 - Simone Van de Kraats | 01:03:36 | |
This week on the show we are joined by a rising superstar in the women's game, Simone Van de Kraats. Talking to James, the Dutch Olympian (who finished as the top goal-scorer at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games) gives us an insight into her transition away from the Dutch league, her international debut and her personal preparations for the Olympic Games. Simone opens up about goal-scoring, how she feels she can improve in defence, before discussing life in Mataro; playing in Spain and Europe. As usual, in part 2, we answer your questions that you have sent in via our social media channels. You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 30 May 2024 | #039 - Cutino Award Special (Male) | 00:34:37 | |
The Total Waterpolo Podcast presents the first of a two-part special with the Male Cutino Award nominees for 2024. James Spencer-Boyce and Cecilia Leonard are thrilled to welcome Nikolaos Papanikolaou (Cal), Roko Pozaric (Princeton), and Rafael Real Vergara (UCLA) to the show ahead of the award show on June 1st.
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| 01 Aug 2022 | #017 - Giulia Emmolo | 00:55:40 | |
We finally welcome an Italian to the Total Waterpolo Podcast, and who better than Giulia Emmolo to join us on the show this week! In an energetic talk with James, Giulia talks about how she got into the sport, her experiences playing professionally for Imperia, Ekipe Orizzonte and Olympiacos, as well as her Olympic experiences in London 2012 and Rio 2016 - the latter in which she took home an Olympic Silver Medal. The Italian International then talks about the disappointment of not being picked for the Olympic Qualifying competition for the Tokyo Olympics, and the setback of Italy not qualifying for the Olympics at all. At the back end of the show, Emmolo talks about the future of the Setterosa and why Italy should be optimistic about the future. With every podcast episode comes the Q&A in part 2 - in which Emmolo gives her Total 7, her relationship with Tania Di Mario and who she thinks could be the next big star for the Italian National Team. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. | |||
| 01 Feb 2022 | #001 - Maddie Musselman | 01:22:40 | |
We are very excited to welcome two-time Olympic Gold Medallist and 2021 Female Total Player of the Year, Maddie Musselman, on our first ever show with James. Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order! You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce | |||
| 28 Jul 2022 | #016 - Evangelos Doudesis | 01:13:05 | |
The Head Coach of the Dutch Women's National team, Evangelos Doudesis, is our guest on this weeks episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast. Catching up with James, Eva talks about his playing career, how he came to move to the Netherlands, and how he never imagined he would end up coaching. Doudesis then opens up about the changes he implemented to take Ede Polar Bears from bottom of the Eredivisie to Title winners within two seasons. The former Greek International then talks about his work with the Dutch National Team, including the junior selections, and discusses his hopes for the future with the Oranges. Following protocol in part two, James asks the questions that you have sent into us on our social media channels Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | #024 - Greta Gurisatti | 00:52:18 | |
Our next episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast is with Hungarian International and player of Ferencvaros, Greta Gurisatti. Join James as he sits down with Greta to uncover the surprising story behind her transfer from Dunaujvaros to Ferencvaros, and delve into her passions and motivations. Get ready for a heartwarming tale about her father, a multi-time Olympian and Paralympian, and hear about Greta's exciting plans for the future, including starting her own business. But that's not all. In part 2, Greta answers your burning questions about everything from her future plans, to her favorite player to watch, and even shares a special memory from her debut with the national team. Plus, don't miss her selection for this week's Total7 - a combined male-female dream team. Listen to our episode with Greta now! All the episodes of the Total Waterpolo Podcast are available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 13 May 2022 | #010 - Maggie Steffens | 02:10:05 | |
We are incredibly excited to publish a mega Episode of The Total Waterpolo Podcast this week with the three-time Olympic Gold Medallist and the All-time Olympic Goal-scorer, Maggie Steffens.
In an extended interview with the best female player of the last decade, Maggie talks with James about a wide variety of topics including family, playing U18s at the age of 8 the Olympic Games, Training tips, playing professionally in Europe, and promoting the women's game.
As usual in Part 2, Maggie answers the questions you have sent in, and reveals her Total7!
Due to the length of the show, we have created a quick directory if you are looking for something specific from the show:
1:54 - NCAA Catch-up
5:45 - Early life & Waterpolo background
12:25 - Playing up at a young age
22:10 - Aiming for Olympia
30:05 - Joining the USA National Team
37:35 - A teenager at London 2012
51:40 - Retaining Gold at Rio
54:49 - Tokyo: Record and nose breaking
1:06:53 - Joining UVSE
1:14:29 - Sunny Sabadell
1:30:17 - Running a business
1:37:13 - Part 2: Q&A
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| 08 Apr 2022 | #008 - Rebecca Parkes | 00:49:46 | |
The Total Waterpolo Podcast is pleased to welcome Rebecca Parkes to the show this week. In the first section of the show, Bex talks to us about her formative years in New Zealand, how she first moved to play for Eger in Hungary, before becoming a Hungarian citizen in 2016. Speaking with James, Parkes then discusses taking a Bronze Medal at Tokyo, the future of New Zealand water polo and the experience of winning the LEN Trophy with Ethnikos As normal in part 2, we put your questions to Rebecca that you have sent in via our social media channels. Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce | |||
| 08 May 2023 | #029 - Chris Ramsey | 00:42:07 | |
Dive into the latest episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast with USAWP CEO Chris Ramsey. As the boss of the world's largest water polo federation, Chris talks water polo in the USA and around the world. From discussing the current state of the sport, to outlining his plans for taking American water polo to new heights, both technically and financially, Chris leaves no stone unturned in this fascinating interview. Join us as we delve into the water polo calendar, explore the ins and outs of the World Aquatics, and get a glimpse of what a potential USA Pro league might look like #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo
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01:23 Chris Ramsey's intro to water polo
03:19 From Ballet Director to Water Polo CEO
06:37 A federation for the members
08:28 Spreading the sport outside of California
12:37 Sending players to Europe
14:19 USA vs Europe calendar clash
18:46 Addressing the core problems of waterpolo
21:22 USA Pro League vision
25:31 Building the best water polo facility in world
28:12 Water Polo marketing
30:45 USA relationship with World Aquatics
34:46 Paris vs Los Angeles
35:52 The Success of the women's national team
40:37 Making USAWP a viable business programme
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| 26 May 2022 | #011 - Dusan Matkovic | 01:00:05 | |
This week on the Total Waterpolo Podcast we are joined by Primorac Kotor's and Montenegro's up and coming star, Dusan Matkovic. On the show, Dusan talks about his hometown club Primorac, the successful season they have enjoyed this year despite financial difficulties over the past few years, and where he sees his future. The young Montenegrin then opens up about the bittersweet experience of Tokyo - the lows of crashing out in the quarter-finals against Greece, and the high of carrying the flag for Montenegro at the closing ceremony. As ever, in part 2, we put your questions to Dusan - who shares his Total7, as well as his unexpected taste in Music. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! You can find James on Twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram at @Jspencerboyce | |||
| 18 Jun 2022 | #013 - Krisztián Manhercz | 00:48:56 | |
Our next guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast is a leading member of the Hungarian Men's National Team, Krisztián Manhercz. Just a few days before a hugely significant World Championships in front of a home crowd, Krisztián talks with James about his hopes for the competition and his strategies with dealing with different pressures. The Hungarian international, who is now considered to be one of the best players in the world, also talks about his interesting professional career playing at: Vasas, Szeged, Ferencvaros and OSC, before finally describing his emotions when winning Bronze at the Olympic Games. In the second part, Krisztián answers your questions from social media, including a habit of playing Call of Duty Warzone with his OSC team mates and much more! Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | #023 - Francesco Di Fulvio | 00:42:15 | |
We are proud to present our first podcast of the year, as we are joined by our Male Total Player Award winner of 2022, Francesco Di Fulvio. During our enjoyable chat with the Italian star, Francesco discusses the highs and lows of 2022, before discussing how his early years playing in Roma, Florentia and Brescia helped him develop before his big move to Pro Recco. Di Fulvio then explains how it feels to play in the best team in the world and the expectations of winning. To end part one, we talk about the hectic schedule that awaits players over the next eighteen months. In part two, Francesco talks us through his Total 7, as well as talking about the best player he has ever played with; the truth about his hat number; how many coffee's he drinks before a game; and what he gets up to in his free time. Listen to our episode with Francesco now! All the episodes of the Total Waterpolo Podcast are available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 02 Jul 2023 | #032 - Florian Bruzzo | 00:31:18 | |
Join James on the Total Waterpolo Podcast as he welcomes Florian Bruzzo, the esteemed head coach of the French national team. Despite his humble playing background, Bruzzo has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of water polo coaching, with a strong focus on high performance. In this enlightening episode, Florian engages in an in-depth conversation about the evolution of French water polo, specifically in the context of its growth leading up to the highly anticipated Paris Olympic Games. #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo The Total Waterpolo Podcast ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXv... ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Running order 02:02 Florian Bruzzo's coaching journey 06:11 Coaching the French women's national team 07:29 Joining the men's national team 09:22 Expectations for Paris 14:09 Bringing in Vjeko Kobescak 16:17 Raised standards in France 22:24 Bruzzo's plans after Paris 23:44 Quickfire questions Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_water... ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpo... ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo - Code: PODCAST10 - Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | #042 - Strength and Conditioning with Marin Lazic | 00:57:44 | |
Join James Spencer-Boyce in this week's special episode focused on Strength and Conditioning. James is accompanied by Marin Lazic, the gym coach for the Australian Men's National Team and the creator of the Water Polo Fit Podcast. Marin delves into the essentials of strength work, recovery, high performance, and mobility within the sport we all love. His unparalleled expertise in strength and conditioning offers invaluable insights. Tune in as Marin answers frequently asked questions and shares his knowledge on all things S&C. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging episode!
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| 24 Mar 2022 | #007 - Cosmin Radu | 01:10:50 | |
This week's guest on The Total Waterpolo Podcast is legendary centre-forward, Cosmin Radu. In the first part of the show, Cosmin discusses his dream to play in Italy, his career in Croatia with Mladost and Primorje and his International playing career for Romania. Talking with James, Cosmin then discusses his retirement and his current role as the Vice-President of the Romanian Water Polo Federation. As normal in part 2, we put your questions to Cosmin that you have sent in via our social media channels. Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order! You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. | |||
| 23 Feb 2022 | #003 - Dénes Kemény | 01:16:29 | |
This week James Spencer-Boyce is joined by one of the most successful coaches in the history of the sport, Dénes Kemény. On the show, Denes discusses his career as a player and then as a coach. We talk about how he instilled a winning culture in the Hungarian national team, the risks he took and leading his country to a record breaking 3 successive Olympic Gold Medals between 2000 and 2008, and 24 medals at 29 major events. Talking to James, Denes gives some insights into how he managed to develop a team of young, talented players into some of the greatest names in the sport, what he said going into the last quarter of the 2004 Olympic Final, and how he ensured his team would not think they were unbeatable. To end part 1, Denes gives a touching tribute to Tibor Benedek, explains Hungary's relationship with water polo and briefly talks with James about the upcoming World Championships in Budapest this Summer. In part 2, as always, we answer the questions you have sent in on our social media channels. You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order! | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | #036 - Nicolas Constantin-Bicari | 00:46:40 | |
Our upcoming guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast, hosted by James Spencer-Boyce, is none other than Nicolas Constantin-Bicari, one of Canada's most illustrious water polo players. In this episode, Nicolas delves into his remarkable journey, playing for prestigious European clubs such as FTC, Jug, Marseille, and Brescia. Additionally, he sheds light on the various challenges that Canadian water polo confronts. Constantine-Bicari also shares insights on a wide range of topics, including his experiences with the Canadian national team and his exciting future plans. ► SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/TotalWaterpoloNews ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXvwssjloZJb932rI7?si=471698b8d0204f77 ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-total-waterpolo-podcast/id1607998460
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| 14 Jul 2022 | #015 - Vjekoslav Kobešćak | 01:15:46 | |
Our fifteenth guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast this week is is the hugely respected and decorated Head Coach of JUG Dubrovnik, Vjekoslav Kobešćak. Speaking to James on the show, one of the best coaches in the professional game discusses his professional playing career at Mladost, where he won nearly everything as a player, before explaining how he became the Head Coach at one of Europe's biggest clubs. Vjeko then opens up about the success of his team between 2015-2017, and his future ambitions for the club he has now spent seven years at. Kobešćak then talks to James about youth development, and his work with the French National team - who are building towards Paris 2024. As always, we put your questions to Vjeko in part 2 - which includes some interesting talk about his nickname, the M zone JUG played at the back end of last season, and his say on the best CF to ever play. Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. | |||