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| 03 Jan 2025 | No. 189: 2024 STB Showcase Reel | 00:25:53 | |
As we wrap a huge 2024 for Shooting The Breeze we wanted to showcase some innovative pods as well as some new voices that were part of last year's podcasts. This mix tape covers groundbreaking live pods - the roaming mic at Qudos with takes from hoops fans & the WNBL Awards LIVE on the Orange Carpet... It also highlights Jaz Shelley, Davidson College Wildcats Asst Coach James Janssen and the Gliders' Sara Houston. Make sure to subscribe to our new membership ‘The Friends of STB’. It’s a free membership tier (more information detailed on our socials). Our first member exclusive podcast coming soon is with Tauihi New Zealand Champion Lara McSpadden. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze Twitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePod IG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/ and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/ | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | No. 184: College Hoop Dreams - Series 6 Playbacks | 00:32:57 | |
Series 6 playbacks with the STB College Hoop Dreams playlist. With US College Women's Hoops around the corner, this episode features an assortment of short takes from Series 6 around college hoops. Lined up is James Janssen Assistant Coach at Atlantic 10 conference Davidson College, Sam Tomlinson a former Aussie Hooper now college talent scout & facilitator with Aussie Basketball USA Pathways and exciting Aussie prospect Lara Somfai, that at just 17 earned an All-Star 5 nod as a GEM. Lara is currently at IMG Academy in Florida with her eyes set on a US Div 1 College Scholarship after she graduates high school. It’s a real mix of perspectives in perhaps the most lucrative learning pathway for an education, life skills and hoop dreams. The College Hoop Dreams Playlist (aggregating these *episodes): bit.ly/college-hoop-dreams *Individual podcasts listing:
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| 06 Jan 2025 | No. 190: Lara McSpadden Whai Time | 00:34:20 | |
Our guest this episode is Tauihi NZ Champion Lara McSpadden. In our first member ‘early access’ pod Lara talks about a surprising debut season in the Tauihi league, its professionalism with a lot of love and respect within the Whai team. We get a great insight into the adversity they faced at the beginning of the season to the magical run up to the final four and the grand final game that rocked the establishment. No stranger to Championships Lara touches on some key pieces that led her to where she is now, and an exciting announcement of what's next!! Enjoy! Lara McSpadden is on (IG) laramcspadden14 Co-host is NZ hoops expert & AUT PhD candidate Linden Moore is on (IG) @nz_nbl_girl Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze Twitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePod IG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/ and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/ | |||
| 29 Jul 2024 | No. 178: Free Agency - The Last Hurrah with UCCaps Weekly Simon & Michelle | 01:00:54 | |
From our Nations Capital, UCCaps Weekly’s Simon Peters & Michelle Hocking join us on some huge changes in the WNBL Free Agency! Mirroring these big movements is a new era in the WNBL with new team Geelong United, the new consortium of owners slated for April 2025 and competing for prime talent is the rebooted Tauihi NZ league! It's a Free Agency like no other. So while we soak up NBL1 Finals and 2 weeks of Olympics Opals & Gangurru’s … we catch our breath on a whirlwind of WNBL Free Agency changes! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | No. 182: Young Guns - Series 6 Playbacks | 00:32:31 | |
We’re kicking off our Series 6 playbacks as we run it back with short takes on STB Young Guns, Amy Atwell, Jaz Shelley and Shaneice Swain. Aussie young guns Amy (Perth Lynx), Jaz (Geelong United) and Shaneice (Sydney Flames) will match up in the upcoming WNBL season. For The Young Guns Playlist (aggregating these *episodes): bit.ly/YoungGuns_playlist *Individual podcasts listing:
Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze Twitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePod IG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/ and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/ | |||
| 06 Sep 2024 | No. 181: Series 6 Wrap & special guest Sam Tomlinson | 00:54:10 | |
It’s a wrap for Series 6! Listen in as we wrap a momentous 10 months of podcasting that covered the WNBL, NBL1, Tauihi NZ developments & touching on the Paris Olympics. This series featured Dream Chasers - trailblazers in the sport as well as more live podcasts - including the ground breaking Roaming Mic Live at the Q and the WNBL Awards from the Orange Carpet! In our final Dream Chasers installment we welcome special guest Sam Tomlinson to talk about her mission to help foster the US College Pathways for promising athletes as part of her business. With 20 years experience in helping parents & players understand their options & some pitfalls, we also touch on some challenges in this space. It’s a fascinating discussion! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG + Threads: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn | |||
| 07 Oct 2024 | No. 183: The Virtuosos - Series 6 Playbacks | 00:30:54 | |
Next up in STB Series 6 playbacks we run it back with STB virtuosos. Short takes on our episodes with Mikaela Ruef, Loz Nicholson & Bec Cole. Skilled, these virtuoso’s carve up the court and perform at will. This season Mikaela returns to the club where it all started in her WNBL journey - the Sydney Flames. Mum to be Loz will take time out as she waits for bubba's arrival and Bec will suit up again for the Flyers. You know that sparks are gonna fly when these players return to the courts! The Virtuosos Playlist (aggregates these *episodes): https://bit.ly/virtuosos-playlist *Individual podcasts listing:
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| 18 Nov 2024 | Series Seven Trailer | 00:02:31 | |
Series Seven begins! Catch up with our fortnightly feature podcasts on women's hoops and women in hoops. We share stories that elevate the women's game, creating deeper connections and greater exposure. Make sure to subscribe as a member to unlock early access & BONUS content …. wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | No. 180: Bec Cole Big Energy | 01:05:09 | |
Joining Shooting The Breeze is Bec Cole on a recent run of Championships, with her Waverley Falcons to take part in NBL1 Nationals Finals this weekend. Bec’s megawatt energy captures both spectators at the games and equally her audience whenever she’s behind the mic. Born for big moments and with a competitive nature, Bec is attuned to her vulnerability and is authentic on her new YouTube series in partnership with ESPN - Triple Threat. She takes us behind the scenes of women's hoops with Australia’s finest but also global hoops issues. It’s a wide ranging chat, covering her recent championships, the Olympics of course and what makes Bec tick! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | No. 176: Gliders Rising - Craig Campbell & Shelley Matheson | 00:56:14 | |
In a very special episode we have joining us - Aussie Womens Wheelchair Head Coach Craig Campbell and Gliders Vet Shelley Matheson a.k.a ‘Chaps’! Shelley has come back out of retirement in a stunning return to form for the Gliders squad from which she has left an indelible mark to help navigate a rebuild of the team. Her passion to assist her beloved Gliders is clear, after narrowly missing a paralympic berth at Paris in what’s been a perfect storm of covid restrictions, limited games for our elite wheelchair teams and a transitioning squad, we get an amazing insight from Shelley and Craig on the hopes and possibilities to realise the full potential of our talented womens wheelchair athletes. With a full home and away National Wheelchair league currently taking place alongside the rare opportunity for our Gliders to play at home amongst their peers at John Cain Arena next week the foundations are laid for a Gliders revival. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | No. 187: Alex Bunton Brings it to Light | 00:54:30 | |
As real as it gets, we're joined by Alex ‘Bunts’ Bunton - the face of the WNBL, ABPA and Full Stop Australia initiative to address domestic violence and gendered violence against women. During 16 Days of Activism, Bunts shares more about her Domestic Violence (DV) advocacy work in a uniquely positive pod with former Sydney Flames teammate Vanessa ‘Ness’ Panousis co-hosting. There’s twists and turns in this candid conversation sharing the difficult journey as well as the vital support from the hoops community in bringing to light the impact and insights around DV as well as trauma informed support by organisations like Full Stop Australia. It’s a happy evolution to that story for Bunts that she so generously shares! This podcast spotlights Full Stop Australia IG: @fullstopaustralia with guest co-host and Life’s a Layup podcaster Vanessa Panousis IG: @vanessapanousis Lifes a Layup can be found on Instagram, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_layup/ / https://www.youtube.com/@LifesaLayup Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze Twitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePod IG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/ and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/ | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | No. 179: Hon. Jacinta Allan Victoria's Premier Hoops Fan | 00:25:03 | |
The Honourable Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria joins Shooting The Breeze for a unique perspective on basketball, not just as an active community member in her local area Bendigo but also as Victoria’s leader. In her leadership role Jacinta understands the impact sport and sporting communities can have in regional centres but also the ripple efffect nationally. We touch on the Paris Olympics and some inspirational female players alongside the importance of elevating the game through government support, with the recent pre-Olympic & Paralympic Ballin’ 24, bringing together all 6 Australian National teams both mens & womens in the one event! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | No. 185: Changemakers - Series 6 Playbacks | 00:32:40 | |
In this playback we have our Changemakers playlist from Series 6. STB movers & shakers include Justin Nelson, Lauren Gandini, Craig Campbell and Shelley Matheson. Justin is a true innovator with Tauihi Aotearoa set to expand in 2025 with the Indian Panthers joining in only the 4th year of the league. Lauren is a change agent as co-founder of Australia’s first female athlete sports agency ‘Stella Athletes’ and Australians National Wheelchair Coach Craig Campbell alongside veteran player Shelley Matheson reboot the Gliders program after a devastating stall from rolling Covid lockdowns. All guests have had a massive impact in pioneering change and creating opportunities for others in women's hoops! For Changemakers Playlist (aggregating all of these *episodes): bit.ly/STBChangemakers *Individual podcasts listing:
Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze Twitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePod IG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/ and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/ | |||
| 21 Jun 2024 | No. 175: Mixtape - STB Belated 4th B'day | 01:23:13 | |
In this monster mixtape episode, we’re celebrating our Belated 4th Birthday!! We get into some STB listener ‘hot topics' such as thoughts on gambling in the sports ecosystem and Caitlin Clark after our recent poll. Our crew also keep it real as we ride the ebbs and flows of some phenomenal growth & changes for women’s basketball, as well as navigate the growing pains around NCAA, WNBL, WNBA, Tauihi in New Zealand and UK Hoops! Listen out for some deep cut mythology references as we let off some steam. Thanks for joining us on our Belated 4th B’day pod!! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn | |||
| 12 Jul 2024 | No. 177: Jaz Shelley Home Is Where The Heart Is | 00:47:50 | |
In her first Aussie pod, country Vic player Jaz Shelley has circled back to regional Victoria as the first pick for inaugural WNBL team Geelong United! She has cut her teeth in the US college system for the last 5 years mainly with Nebraska WBB as part of an exceptional era of players that have quite literally transformed women’s hoops… and we’re thrilled to have her back in Oz! Currently playing with NBL1 Souths' Ballarat Miners alongside Coach Kennedy Kereama she’ll have her first taste of the Souths Conference Finals in coming weeks. We also get into her impressive college years which has shaped her on and off court, with a business savvy mind make no mistake her heart is set on her hometown roots and the desire to give back. We’re grateful to get to know Jaz a little more in this episode… she made quite the splash eight years ago on the world stage as part of the historic Sapphires squad with Coach Shannon Seebohm - that won U17’s Women’s Gold in 2016 with that pivotal semi-finals game against the USA!! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn | |||
| 31 May 2024 | No. 174: Stella Athletes with Lauren Gandini | 00:49:29 | |
Given the growth in professional women’s sports and increase in female athlete agency and marketability, it only seems fitting that a female led female athlete sporting agency has emerged to holistically cater for the evolving needs and opportunities of their athletes. In the next Dream Chasers instalment Lauren Gandini joins us. A former baller, lawyer and businesswomen, who alongside fellow director Brieanna Mercer have co-founded Stella Athlete Management three years ago. As an athlete herself, Lauren has a unique perspective and talks about their vision and scope, challenges and the opportunties. Whilst female athletes across sportiung codes have indivual needs many share common concerns. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn | |||
| 22 Nov 2024 | No. 186: Alford Corriette's NY State of Play | 00:53:50 | |
This episode features stats expert & international women’s hoops scout Alford Corriette. While his reporting beat for Her Hoop Stats is NY he keeps an eye on the international real hoops scene. We take a New York minute to look back at a watershed WNBA season and a historic one for NY Liberty - their first Championship, with Head Coach Aussie Legend Sandy Brondello at the helm. Al gives us an insight into the Liberty, their community, the growth of statistical analysis in the women’s game and his take on some of the most exciting emerging players from Australia and around the globe. It’s a wide ranging look at international women’s hoops to kick start Series 7! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze Twitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePod IG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/ and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/ | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | No. 188: Paige Bradley On the International Hoops Circuit | 00:47:43 | |
Texas native Paige Bradley loves playing international hoops. A seasoned player who's spent her career on the international hoops circuit, including Europe, talks about the evolving Tauihi NZ League where she's played back-to-back seasons with the Southern Hoiho. Returning as guest co-host is NZ hoops expert & AUT PhD candidate Linden Moore. We cover Paige's time playing in the Southern Hemisphere, and how it’s shaped her game and life - from the professionalism of the WNBL to the growing opportunities that both Tauihi and NBL1 provide hoopers. While the Hoiho didn't make the final four, Paige was a standout player who consistently featured on the leader boards and MVP rankings across the regular season. We talk about the fierce competitiveness of the league this season with more imports and where literally any team can win on any given day. Paige Bradley is on IG: @paigebradley22 Linden Moore: @nz_nbl_girl Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze Twitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePod IG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/ and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/ | |||
| 16 May 2024 | No. 173: Justin Nelson - Embracing Change & Innovation | 01:06:53 | |
Back on the pod, Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial & Fandom at Sky New Zealand joins us to share more on the recent news of the significant changes to the Tauihi League. Justin joined us back in 2022 ahead of the launch of the Tauihi League and in this episode we talk about the continuing evolution of NZ women's hoops amidst some groundbreaking changes, the rationale and most importantly the vision in play and opportunities this presents for women's hoops - players, fans and sponsors alike. At the time of taping, and in a complete coincidence we had just heard of the devastating loss of the Melbourne Boomers franchise in the WNBL; giving us a raw insight into not only the very personal disappointment for Justin but also the urgency to adapt with clear vision & purpose alongside the right partners as we witness momentous shifts in women's sports globally. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn | |||
| 23 Apr 2020 | Ep1: Flames Coach Katrina Hibbert #KFrog Part 1 | 00:12:46 | |
Listen in to Coach #KFrog as she talks about what's happening with the Brydens Lawyers Sydney Uni Flames and the WNBL in the first of a two part interview. | |||
| 30 Apr 2020 | Ep2: Flames Coach Katrina Hibbert #KFrog Part 2 | 00:11:03 | |
Listen in to Coach #KFrog as she talks about what's happening with the Brydens Lawyers Sydney Uni Flames and the WNBL in the second part of our interview. | |||
| 07 May 2020 | Ep3: Lauren Scherf young gun at the Flames | 00:29:04 | |
Listen in to a conversation we had with the Flames Lauren Scherf about the WNBL, her playing history and her opinions on all things hoops. | |||
| 14 May 2020 | Ep4: Sarah Graham retired veteran at the AIS | 00:27:34 | |
It's time to catchup with fan favourite Sarah Graham and find out what's been happening to her since retirement and moving to Canberra. | |||
| 21 May 2020 | Ep5: Geoff Tripp basketball photographer takes us behind the scenes | 00:42:42 | |
Join us as we talk to Flames photographer Geoff Tripp about how he prepares for game day, some of his most memorable moments and how he takes those photos we all love to look at. | |||
| 28 May 2020 | Ep6: Flames Coach Katrina Hibbert 'Frog' latest updates | 00:27:44 | |
Have a listen to our latest catch up with Coach Katrina Hibbert where we find out more about her new role with Basketball NSW, what's happening with the Flames and much more. | |||
| 04 Jun 2020 | Ep7: Maria Nordstrom Basketball NSW CEO on the FIBA WWC 2022 bid journey | 00:33:26 | |
We chat with Maria Nordstrom - CEO Basketball NSW, on the successful bid for one of the biggest things to happen in Aussie basketball - landing the FIBA Women's World Cup 2022 in Sydney! We get a heads up on return to basketball in NSW with recent Govt. announcements. As well as the innovative way that basketball continued albeit from home during an unprecedented time in lockdown and how we can look forward to greater growth of the womens game! | |||
| 11 Jun 2020 | Ep8: Alana Goodchild Flames Development Player inside | 00:26:58 | |
We chat with Flames development player Alana Goodchild and her pathway from Hornsby Spiders association rep to Australia's Basketball Centre of Excellence. Kick back and enjoy listening to some of Australia's young emerging basketball talent! | |||
| 18 Jun 2020 | Ep9: Lee Hagipantelis at Brydens Lawyers - sports sponsorship guru | 00:38:39 | |
We catch up with Lee Hagipantelis, principal with naming rights sponsor Brydens Lawyers. Lee wears a lot of hats in the sports sponsorship scene but it all started here at the Flames! #FanTheFlames We talk Flames, sports sponsorship, the growth of Brydens and it's alignment with it's humble roots and their early adoption of community engagement. Lee also shares a personal story of his impact within the NRL and beloved Blues community! #GoBlues | |||
| 25 Jun 2020 | Ep10: Kitty Henderson Flames Development Player inside | 00:20:06 | |
Get to know Kitty Henderson - Flames Development Player. A NSW rep player Kitty gives us an inside into one of her 'best basketball' achievements so far - developing her game with a professional Womens basketball team in Sydney at the Flames! No stranger to disappointment when missing a call up for the U19's National Australian Team she bounced back with an MVP performance on the National Australian Schools Stage and a US College offer! Demonstrating a little resilience goes a long way, listen in as we hear from an exciting new basketball talent. | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | Ep11: Coach Frog checks-in with new player updates | 00:20:58 | |
We check-in with Coach as WNBL player updates are announced. We cover an exciting new era as the Flames move forward together with NBL club Sydney Kings as part of the TSE family. Plus the inaugural Elite Female Coaches Program developed by Basketball Australia to support and provide pathways for our top female talent. TUNE IN... | |||
| 09 Jul 2020 | Ep12: Vanessa Panousis local girl signs with PAS Giannina WBC in Greece | 00:26:47 | |
Sydney baller and former Flame, Vanessa Panousis shares her basketball journey from her junior reps years at the Sydney Comets to repping Australia. Her hugely positive attitude proved invaluable in 2019 in one of the toughest seasons at the Flames. And the need to dig deep for your team mates and Coach! Excited for her next chapter in Greece at her new club PAS Giannina WBC, Ness also gives some pretty real advice on selecting the ideal US college. She also reveals a country that she played in that delivered a pretty good coffee!! Tune in and enjoy! | |||
| 16 Jul 2020 | Ep13: Flames Legend Annie La Fleur FIBA Oceania Development Manager | 00:32:28 | |
Annie La Fleur is an Aussie basketball treasure. A Basketball NSW Hall of Fame Inductee she played her entire basketball career at Sydney Uni Flames during the hey day of Basketball in Australia as well as a few years in the WNBA with the Washington Mystics & Minnesota Lynx. With 3 WNBL Championship titles in her time at the Flames including representing Australia as an Opal in her hometown at the iconic Sydney 2000 Olympics, Annie has enjoyed tremendous success on the basketball court. She is making waves off the court through her passion for basketball in creating transformative change back in her birth country Papua New Guinea and the Oceania region. In her role as FIBA Oceania Development Manager Annie has her eye on a much bigger picture of what basketball brings to the world. Tune in and enjoy! | |||
| 23 Jul 2020 | Ep14: Shanae Greaves for her 5th season at the Flames | 00:29:57 | |
Shanae Greaves has signed up ✍️ for her 5th season at Brydens Sydney Uni Flames! She landed in Sydney town in 2016 and became part of Flames history when the team won our 4th title!🏆 A mainstay within the Flames team, Nae also led our local SEABL Sydney Sparks as it’s Captain in its inaugural year. Settled in Sydney now Nae shares on the life she has made here, juggling a full time career at NSW Health in a role she loves whilst fitting in training and putting her body on the line, literally, for the 🔥 team! Get your ‘Instant Culture’ fix 😝 as we welcome Nae back for her 5th season in the Harbour City!👌🏼 | |||
| 30 Jul 2020 | Ep15: Alice Kunek Flames 2020 MVP next stop EuroLeague with Arka Gdynia | 00:32:14 | |
We chat with Flames #WNBL20 MVP Alice Kunek as she prepares for her upcoming EuroLeague season with Polish club Arka Gdynia. In a standout WNBL season at the Flames Alice averaged 18.9ppg - the leagues 3rd highest trailing only imports Kia Nurse and Crystal Langhorne, before a season ending injury to her elbow. Alice shares the joy she has rediscovered playing basketball in her time in Sydney balancing basketball with living life - elevating her game in the FIBA 3x3 accomplishing FIBA 3x3 World Cup Champs repping the Green and Gold in 2019 and developing resilience on the road in the Euroleague - one of the toughest. A seasoned professional her work ethic and generosity of her time has inspired many younger players. Discovering a fulfilling role as a mentor on the court, as well as off the court with youth in her involvement as an ambassador with LifeChanger Foundation. Grateful for the opportunities basketball has provided Alice rarely takes her foot off the pedal - as she eyes the Tokyo Olympics for 3x3 Basketball! Be inspired and enjoy! | |||
| 06 Aug 2020 | Ep16: Playback #1 choice soundbites from Ep1-5 | 00:19:19 | |
Episode 16 is a PLAYback of choice soundbites from some of our first podcasts including: 🏀 Flames Head Coach Katrina 'Frog' Hibbert (Episodes 1/2) 🏀 Young Gun Lauren Scherf (Episode 3) 🏀 Retired Flames Captain Sarah Graham (Episode 4) and 🏀 Behind the scenes with acclaimed basketball photographer Geoff Tripp (Episode 5) | |||
| 13 Aug 2020 | Ep17: Maddie O'Hehir from Spark to Flames | 00:22:11 | |
A Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Elite Athlete Maddie O'Hehir was part of the inaugural Sydney Sparks team within the SEABL (now defunct) that earned her a spot as a development player with the Flames in 2018. As a junior she represented Norths Bears and is currently hooping with Hornsby Spiders within the Waratah League. Nominated as one of the Flames' Most Improved Players in 2020 her fearlessness, energy and team spirit has earned her a call back with the Flames for #WNBL21! A Sydney Uni Commerce student Maddie gives us an insight into how she ticks and the pathways for NSW basketball players. Tune in and Enjoy! | |||
| 20 Aug 2020 | Ep18: Paul Smith, the man, the hoops, the dreams... | 00:37:09 | |
It’s time to introduce the new owner of the Brydens Lawyers Sydney Uni Flames, Paul Smith as he lays out his vision for Hoops in the Harbour City. Paul keeps it real on the new world reality but 'let 'em shout from the rooftops...' and dream big for Sydney hoops. Get to know Paul - as owner of both Sydney pro-basketball teams he wants our city to stand tall in the basketball world. Buy the ticket, take the ride... tune in and enjoy! | |||
| 27 Aug 2020 | Ep19: Shelley Gorman Olympian and Urban Warrior | 00:27:21 | |
On episode 19 of Shooting the Breeze it’s Shelley Gorman, three time Olympian, five times WNBL champion, seven times WNBL All-Star and Hall of Famer. Part of the legendary Opals team that brought back our first Olympic medal from the 1996 Atlanta games. She is one of the all-time greats of Aussie basketball. After basketball Shelley co-founded Urban Warriors www.theurbanwarriors.com and is leading the charge as a personal trainer and health coach in Sydney! Legend. Enjoy! | |||
| 03 Sep 2020 | Ep20: Flamethrower Funda Nakkasoglu's Got Game | 00:24:01 | |
Funda Nakkasoglu joins the podcast this week in her return to the WNBL after a long overseas stint. Suiting up for the Sydney Flames after her first pro-ball stint playing for Galatasaray S.K. in the Turkish Women’s Basketball League – where her father also played professionally. She was also a member of the Turkish National squad. A Florida Gators graduate, Nakkasoglu began her college career with Utah State transferring to Florida SEC for her final two years of eligibility where she led the Gators in scoring in each of her two seasons there, departing the NCAA ranks with 2,047 career points! An amazing long-range shooter, Nakkasoglu averaged 15.8 points per game, the sixth-highest in program history, setting the record for the highest three-point percentage in program history at 39.6%! Tune in and enjoy! | |||
| 10 Sep 2020 | Ep21: Alison Schwagmeyer-Belger gets her Sydney Swag on | 00:32:13 | |
Alison Schwagmeyer-Belger is one hard working veteran and she's coming to Sydney! A competitive hard-working baller from Illinois, she's formed her game in tough leagues around Europe, and has landed Down Under. 'Swags' brings an amazing work ethic and steely determination, she loves to train and it shows - picking up Sixth Woman of the Year accolades in WNBL20. She has bagged many MVP awards in the W.A State Basketball League. Now a permanent Aussie resident, Swags averaged 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game last season in W.A and wants to help develop a Flames super team culture on and off the court. She definitely got her swag on this podcast with that US mid-western charm, and her love of Australia will boomerang back! Tune in and Enjoy! | |||
| 17 Sep 2020 | Ep22: Playback #2 choice soundbites from Ep7-11 | 00:27:08 | |
Welcome to STB PlayBack in our second instalment of our playback series highlighting choice bits from podcasts Episodes 7 through to 11. From Ep 7 we get an inside with BNSW CEO Maria Nordstrom into the successful bid for Australia to host the FIBA WWC 2022 in Sydney. From Ep 8 get to know BNSW up and comers, 2020 Flames Development Players Alana Goodchild and from Ep10 Kitty Henderson. In Ep9 we delve into the unique perspective of a sports sponsor with longstanding Flames sponsor Lee Hagipentalis from Brydens Lawyers. Finally from Ep11 we check in with Coach Frog as the Flames team takes shape and a no import season provides an unbelievable opportunity for emerging talent. Tune in and enjoy! | |||
| 22 Oct 2020 | Ep23: The Legendary Landon | 00:33:45 | |
In Ep23 we chat with the doyenne of Sydney Basketball Lorraine Landon. A true national treasure she created history in 1989 by becoming the manager of both the Sydney Kings and the Sydney Flames - the first woman to hold that position for the NBL and WNBL at the same time. Lorraine has been at the centre of Australian basketball, and particularly women’s basketball, as the team manager for the Opals at their first Olympics in 1984, playing a key role in the 2000 Olympics and Paralympics basketball competition, chair of the FIBA Women’s Commission and much more. Landon shares a unique insight into the evolution of the Australian Women's Basketball team The Opals, with wonderful anecdotes of one of the most formidable Australian teams in any sport. From playing at the Bankstown Bruins to being behind much of the growth of Basketball in Australia Lorraine is a standout in the sport and it’s an honour to have her as our guest. Accolades: Lorraine Landon has been awarded an Order of Australia in 2011, the IOC Golden Rings 2000, FIBA Merit Award 2000, the IOC Women in Sport Award 2004, inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Australian Basketball Hall of Fame and is also a Life Member of the WNBL, Basketball NSW and Bankstown. | |||
| 29 Oct 2020 | Ep24: Nat Burton Homecoming | 00:28:41 | |
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” ― Brene Brown As the team heads into the hub we catch up with WNBL veteran and Opal Nat Burton. A timely podcast, we’re glad to have the opportunity to talk to one of the most experienced signings in the team about basketball, life and the importance of mindset to stay focused and balanced. Coming full circle Nat enthusiastically returns to the WNBL after two seasons in the tough European league playing for French team Union Saint-Amand Porte du Hainaut and securing a DBBL Championship with Herner TC in Germany last year. In a candid chat Nat shares about the pressures athletes feel through her own experience, while explaining how her new mentoring business helps young athletes by providing the tools to deal with these pressures. With the condensed season taking players into uncharted territory, Nat's insights are valuable to players and fans. | |||
| 05 Nov 2020 | Ep25: Angus Wildblood Cue the Mic | 00:24:43 | |
It’s time for Episode 25 of Shooting The Breeze. Today we chat with a longtime supporter of the Flames and one of the stalwarts of the behind the scenes team, Angus Wildblood, The Flames courtside announcer. Manning the mics for the team for nearly twenty years he has one of the best seats in the house and has refined reading the crowd into a Picasso-like art form. First getting into the announcer’s seat with wheelchair basketball he moved into the role of game night announcer for the Flames and proudly calls the women’s game ‘absolutely my favourite’. His courtside experience stretches from Australian Youth Olympics to the Sydney Kings and more. We also get an inside look at the soundtrack that has entertained and engaged a legion of Sydney fans, young and old, while cheering on their favourite team. Enjoy! | |||
| 12 Nov 2020 | Ep26: Lauren Mansfield Living The Dream | 00:23:22 | |
It’s Episode 26 of Shooting The Breeze and our guest is new Flame Lauren Mansfield. A seasoned player with a cool head Loz is a valuable addition to the team for the pressure cooker that is the WNBL Tropical Tournament. We got some time with Loz before she headed to the hub and got a sense of how keen she is to hit the hardwood in the game she loves. Get an insight into how the team has connected in pre-season and how she can’t wait to start the journey ‘with a great bunch of people’. Get to know Loz the player and person. Enjoy! | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | Ep27: Mary Konstantopoulos Hear Her Roar | 00:31:52 | |
In Ep27 we chat with Mary Konstantopoulos ‘Mary K’ from Ladies who League. A trailblazer in Aussie women’s sports since 2013. Mary Konstantopoulos, better known as MaryK from Ladies who League is our guest on Shooting the Breeze this week. Often attending Sydney Uni Flames games with her mum by her side, MaryK is not only a passionate sports fan she advocates that ‘bums on seats’ are the most potent support for women’s sport regardless of code. As a regular contributor to The Roar she lends her voice to the idea that women can fully participate in professional sports and that young girls can be what they see in the sports arena. Listen in for great insight and an independent perspective from a member of our Flames family on women’s sports and the incredible opportunities the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup provides women’s basketball. Enjoy! | |||
| 26 Nov 2020 | Ep28: Anneli Maley Reaching New Heights | 00:28:08 | |
In Ep28 of Shooting the Breeze we chat with new Flame Anneli Maley as she embarks on her first season for Sydney in the Far North Queensland WNBL hub. The tropic tussle has turned up the heat on and off the court in the most challenging season ever and Maley is loving it. Her natural up tempo, physical game is a great fit at the Flames. She chats about her future goals in basketball, playing with like minded players and her need to balance playing professional basketball with her passion for creative pursuits. She has literally soared with awe inspiring rebounds, with a 20 board game against the Perth Lynx. It's a must listen for all basketball fans and players with great insights in being your best self on and off the court. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | Ep29: Carly and Chris Boag twin Flames | 00:26:25 | |
In Ep29 of Shooting the Breeze we chat with twins Carly and Chris Boag. The Boag sisters have that twin telepathy thing happening finishing each others sentences. Our dynamic duo are probably the only twins that play side by side in the same professional basketball team. In her fourth year playing for Sydney Carly had a big impact for the team in our 2017 Championship year, joining her on court this season is twin sister Chris. They both jumped onto the podcast from the WNBL hub for a fun informal chat. Tune in as we gain a little insight into an unusual season. The opportunity is not lost on our twins, who are enjoying the chance to reconnect after playing oceans apart in the last year. A pretty special experience to hang out and play alongside each other, their exchange on alter ego movie characters is priceless. Get to know Carly and Chris and what makes them tick. Enjoy! | |||
| 10 Dec 2020 | Ep30: PlayBack #3 choice bits from Episodes 12-15 | 00:21:58 | |
Shooting the Breeze Episode 30 Playback #3 Welcome to the third instalment of our Playback series on Shooting the Breeze highlighting choice bits from podcasts Episodes 12 through to 15. From Ep 12 we get an insight with local Sydney player Vanessa Panousis, currently playing in Europe, of her time with the Flames in 2018 and how she handled one of our toughest seasons. From Ep 13 we reminisce with Basketball NSW Hall of Famer Annie La Fleur on the Sydney 2000 Olympics and her impactful role at FIBA Oceania. In Ep 14 we chat with current Flame Shanae Greaves about our WNBL 2017 Championship, chemistry with teammates and the fitness required to play under the post. Finally from Ep15 we check in with Al Kunek about her role as mentor to younger players and her MVP season at the Flames last year as she eyes the 3x3 at the Tokyo Olympics. Tune in and enjoy! | |||
| 06 May 2021 | S2 Ep31: Christy Collier-Hill chats WNBL hurdles & heroes | 00:38:51 | |
Welcome back to Shooting The Breeze! We talk with Deakin Melbourne Boomers General Manager Christy Collier-Hill about the 2020 North Queensland WNBL hub season and the team’s experience. Also on the agenda is the challenge of the COVID era and getting fans back to home stadiums ‘everyone’s got to play their part’… and the elephant in the room - broadcast - but more on that later. A strong advocate for developing women’s professional sports Christy sees the opportunity presented by the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup as a way to raise the profile and grow women’s professional basketball in Australia. Lots to unpack here as we embark on the next series of Shooting The Breeze and a new era of basketball coming our way! Christy is also a passionate advocate of breast cancer survivors as a director at Dragons Abreast Australia and founder of The Pink Movement. Join us and subscribe to Shooting the Breeze, available on all key podcast platforms and follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s professional basketball. With two landmark back-to-back events in the Tokyo Olympics and FIBA Women’s World Cup 2022 in Sydney - the stage is set for sensational basketball! | |||
| 13 May 2021 | S2 Ep32: Sandy Brondello Dare to Dream | 00:29:40 | |
Our very special guest on this episode is Opals and Phoenix Mercury Head Coach Sandy Brondello. This fiercely competitive Aussie has gone from the sugar cane fields of Mackay in North Queensland to the world stage of women’s basketball leading the mighty Opals towards the Olympics and the Sydney hosted FIBA Women’s World Cup in 2022. Advocating for and demonstrating the impact of female representation in basketball Sandy is one of only five women coaching in the WNBA. She shares her dreams for all Aussie girls who look up to their Opal role models. Relishing the opportunity the Olympics represents and how the Women’s World Cup addresses ‘the need for more games on home soil’ to showcase the game and the depth of unbelievable Australian talent. She also dishes on what makes our Aussie players so special on the world stage and prepared for any league in the world. On the eve of the 25th WNBA season Sandy talks about the roles and responsibilities of Head Coaches and how she balances that reality at the Phoenix Mercury with her own family. Giving us a great insight into last season’s Florida bubble experience and her strong sense of family culture within her teams by acknowledging that “we’re not just players or coaches we’re also mothers and wives.” An open and enlightening conversation into the evolution and thoughts of an inspiring Australian player, brilliant Coach and mum of two, Sandy is a fantastic role model with a true-blue nickname... listen out for that gem! Follow Sandy Brondello on twitter: @SBrondello Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s professional basketball. | |||
| 20 May 2021 | S2 Ep33: Lauren Nicholson is fuelling the Fire | 00:37:04 | |
While waiting for the announcement of the next Opals team selection, we caught up with Sydney basketball hot shooter Lauren Nicholson. Loz looks back at the challenging start to her first WNBL season with her hometown Sydney Uni Flames that ended with the 2017 WNBL Championship, and her pinch-me moment “some people go through and play 15 years of WNBL and never get a Championship” followed by three years in Adelaide that helped her develop her game. There was never any doubt about her Opals contention having been to 3 grand finals in the last 5 seasons. For the upcoming WNBL season she’s returning to the Townsville Fire and re-teaming with Coach Shannon Seebohm after experiencing her “funnest most successful year”. The hub season fired up Loz who added to her strong defensive game an exciting offensive effort delivering a second highest in the league 18.9 points per game, only beaten by Liz Cambage. A down to earth baller that has played around Australia to sharpen her game, at heart she is a family girl with big dreams to play amongst the best in the world and help female basketball players of the future, “if we can grow it now, and get the grassroots up and coming…” Follow Loz on twitter: @Loz_Nicholson Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms. Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s basketball. | |||
| 27 May 2021 | S2 Ep34: Leigh Gooding Rolling down the keyway | 00:32:41 | |
This week we’re all about steel wheels as we’re joined by Leigh Gooding. Directing Basketball Australia’s Wheelchair programs is one of the many hats he wears and the one we’re talking about. It’s been a tough time for wheelchair basketball for the last year but with the Tokyo games rapidly approaching we talk about preparations for the games, upcoming local tournaments, new and exciting pathways for our youth and watching the sparks fly when the action gets frantic! These inspirational athletes deserve more airtime and commercial support given how successful they are on the world stage. We count down 88 days for the Rollers and Gliders to embark for Tokyo and the Paralympics in pursuit of another Gold. #ReadySetTokyo Join us as we go Rolling Down The Keyway with Leigh Gooding Leigh is on twitter: @ScootaGooding Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms. Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s basketball. | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | S2 Ep35: Vlad the Dad and Playback episodes | 00:22:46 | |
This is one of our most personal episodes. We called it Vlad the dad because this little story says so much about what we regularly come across and is why we want to produce meaningful content that improves the Women’s basketball landscape. You get a little insight into why we produce Shooting The Breeze. It let’s us share incredible stories from the grassroots to the elite of Women’s Aussie Hoops and to have real conversations that hopefully highlights ways to improve the sport. We’ve also included a look back at some choice bits from Episodes 31-34 as part of our first playback in this series – but check out the episodes there’s a lot more in there to unpack! These episodes feature an array of amazing individuals like: Ep31: Christy Collier-Hill GM Deakin Melbourne Boomers Ep32: Sandy Brondello Opals & Phoenix Mercury Head Coach Ep33: Lauren Nicholson Townsville Fire WNBL player Ep34: Leigh Gooding GM Wheelchair Basketball We do this for all the young aspirational girls who can take on the world! Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze on all main podcast platforms Shooting the Breeze in on twitter: @theBreezepod | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | S2 Ep36: Lachlan Ross and Dylan Simpson call action on Go BIG a film about the UCCaps | 00:43:12 | |
In a different episode we’re joined by Dylan Simpson and Lachlan Ross producer and director of the documentary Go Big a look behind the scenes of the 2020/21 WNBL UCCaps season. By telling the story of the UCCaps drive for a 3peat we get a look at women’s basketball that we’ve never seen before, and a far richer narrative emerges. It’s not just about basketball, it also the stories of players, staff past and present and a celebration of women’s hoops and how the Caps have raised the awareness of the sport in their hometown and across the country. Time to tell their story. Enjoy! Can be found on twitter: GoBIG: @gobig_doco Canberra WNBL: @UCCapitals | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | S2 Ep37: Laura Hodges ABPA players voice progressing players futures | 00:48:57 | |
In this episode we are joined by Laura Hodges, a 4 time Aussie Basketball Olympian and inaugural Australian Basketball Players' Assoc. (ABPA) Board member. After a long and successful hoops career with the AIS and Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL, Euroleague & WNBA she is well placed to represent the collective voice of our womens professional players, and with two young daughters she is passionate to see the best for the womens league. During an unprecedented 2020, the ABPA led by former NBL player Jacob Holmes has made huge strides in securing a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the WNBL. The ABPA continues to evolve and grow support for athletes ensuring they are well supported in a highly competitive sporting arena and for the career that follows. | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 | S2 Ep38: Annie La Fleur leading the change | 00:38:28 | |
In this Episode we welcome back Annie La Fleur - Olympian & NSW Hall of Famer to tell us about basketball programs bringing positive social impacts in the COVID era to the FIBA Oceania and South East Asia regions. Adapting to online delivery has brought unexpected benefits by reaching more people across large geographical regions while also keeping kids and communities engaged. Annie gets into her involvement with indigenous camps across NSW as part of the BNSW partnership with the Patty Mills’ Indigenous Basketball Australia organisation and the promise of discovering new talent in our nation. We also get an insight into the FIBA initiatives of Hoops for Health & Her World Her Rules and its application closer to home in the Pacific region along with the importance of home grown ambassadors that kids can look up to and represent them. | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | S2 Ep39: Martha Lourey-Bird and Jacqui Dover are Growing Basketball's Legacy | 00:41:26 | |
The FIBA Womens World Cup (FIBAWWC 2022) will kick off a phenomenal decade for Womens sports in Australia. In this episode we talk to Martha Lourey-Bird and Jacqui Dover, both former athletes joining forces to spearhead the FIBAWWC Legacy Program rolled out in partnership with Basketball NSW & Office of Sport NSW. As a Sports scientist & lecturer, Martha advocates for girls in sport and provides valuable research into the challenges and barriers for girls and women in sport and basketball. In 2021 Jacqui made history as the first indigenous female basketball referee in the NBL and in her role at Basketball NSW as Indigenous, Cultural & Linguistically Diverse Programs Manager, she is a highly visible role model for all girls and women in basketball. Tune in as we talk about the groundbreaking Legacy Program. Martha is on twitter: MarthaLBird Jacqui’s referee mentoring academy: https://www.jd8official.com | |||
| 26 Jul 2021 | BONUS Tokyo2020 Series with Jacinta Govind - Opals Olympics Preview | 00:17:32 | |
Tune In to our BOUNS Tokyo2020 Series. Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins us to preview the first game in the Opals Olympic campaign. The Aussie Opals play Belgium. The Belgian Cats are making their first Olympics appearance. Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin | |||
| 29 Jul 2021 | BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 1 Wrap and China Preview | 00:24:37 | |
BOUNS Podcast: Tokyo2020 Series. Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins Shooting The Breeze for the Game 1 wrap of Belgium’s debut win against the Opals. Next up in Group C is China. It’s Sync or Sink. Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin | |||
| 31 Jul 2021 | BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 2 Wrap and Puerto Rico Preview | 00:32:09 | |
BOUNS Podcast: Tokyo2020 Series. Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins Shooting The Breeze for the Game 2 wrap of China's heartbreaking win against the Opals. Next up in Group C is Puerto Rico. Time to Shoot the Lights out and get us outta this Group phase! Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin | |||
| 03 Aug 2021 | BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 3 wrap and USA QF preview | 00:22:58 | |
BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 3 wrap and USA QF preview A miraculous hard-fought 27 point win for the Opals against Puerto Rico giving them the final QF slot in perhaps one of their most defining games and certainly one for the history books! Next up invincible TeamUSA are looking for their 5th straight Olympic Gold in a sudden death Quarter Finals, our Opals will need to be relentless - GoOpals! Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin | |||
| 05 Aug 2021 | BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Olympics Review | 00:17:56 | |
A dominant win by TeamUSA over the Opals closes an emotionally drawn and rimmed out Opals Olympics campaign. There were highlights to be sure, we shoot the breeze on our QF game, whats next and another big event on the Opals horizon in the FIBAWWC 2022. Meanwhile hosts Japan's #AkatsukiFive have played inspired ball and may go all the way or is TeamUSA just invincible? Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin | |||
| 15 Aug 2021 | S2 Ep40: x 40 minutes with Tolo | 00:39:48 | |
Joining us on Shooting The Breeze this week in an engaging catch-up is Opal Marianna Tolo. Just back from Tokyo we had the opportunity to talk about the Olympics, the highs and the lows in one of the most challenging campaigns and the enduring legacy of the Australian Opals. Tolo gives us an insight on her plans for the future, how that Puerto Rico game was an example of Opals grit, and on a lighter note she takes us inside life in the Olympic village, and how DJ’s Cayla & Sara kept the team pumped with spinning the beats. Enjoy Ep40 as we share x 40 minutes with Tolo… Join Tolo on twitter: @MariannaTolo Join us: @theBreezePod | |||
| 22 Aug 2021 | S2 Ep41: WNBL 21/22 Free Agency Part 1 | 00:29:33 | |
Let’s take a quick glance at the current situation in WNBL 21/22 Free Agency Part 1 We check-in with Victorian clubs’ reigning Champs Southside Flyers, Melbourne Boomers, and Bendigo Spirit as well as the Adelaide Lightning in our first sneak peek. With quite a few unknowns - hub or no hub, so many free agents with only 2 months out and a competing AFLW season…it’s another shape shifting WNBL season! Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod | |||
| 23 Aug 2021 | Paralympics Tokyo2020 Gliders Preview with Janna Mizens & Darren Allie | 00:43:01 | |
On the eve of the Paralympics wheelchair basketball action, Gliders insiders and Paralympic Gold medallist Janna Mizens & coach Darren Allie give us a great understanding of the sport, classifications and other fundamentals to help get around this dynamic game. An honest conversation about the challenges, including classifications, funding realities in disabled sport and the excitement for our young team to be back at the Paralympics after missing out on Rio. Our first game against hosts Japan will showcase our new playing style. Learn more about wheelchair basketball & get around our Paralympic athletes #GoGliders!! Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod Join Gliders on Instagram: @ausgliders | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | Paralympic Tokyo2020 Gliders Wrap & Previews with Janna Mizens & Darren Allie | 00:28:11 | |
Join Janna Mizens and Darren Allie as they review the first 2 Gliders games played between hosts Japan and Rio Silver medallists Germany. Despite losses to both teams, the nerves for our young team have settled and some promising quarters in both games reveal the potential the team has as they keep improving! Janna and Darren also take us through some key insights for the next 2 games and what the Gliders will need to do to stay in the hunt for a QF berth when they face Great Britain and Canada over the weekend. A great insight into these teams and wheelchair basketball. Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | Paralympics Tokyo2020 Gliders Review & Future Goals with Janna Mizens & Darren Allie | 00:44:14 | |
Tune in with Janna Mizens and Darren Allie as we wrap up the last 2 pool games against Great Britain & Canada, and celebrate the Gliders first Tokyo2020 win against Algeria. We’re looking forward to the Gliders upcoming slate including world qualifiers, AIS camps and the on going quest to educate about wheelchair basketball to attract more players and identify talent nationally. Janna & Daz give us an honest and revealing insight into the challenges for the program, developing players as well as coaches but also the immense opportunities for everyone including potential sponsors to build a truly successful sporting legacy. Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | S2 Ep42: WNBL21/22 Free Agency Part 2 | 00:40:37 | |
We take a quick glance at the current WNBL situation for 21/22 in Part 2 We check-in with clubs’ Perth, last seasons Grand Finalist Townsville, new look Sydney and the UCCaps in our next instalment. Still quite a few unknowns - hub or no hub, and so many free agents! The clock is ticking and the AFLW and now the NRLW will overlap with the WNBL season & compete for eyeballs. It’s crickets with mere weeks before the season is slated to commence. Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 16 Sep 2021 | S2 Ep43: Social Media in Women's Hoops with Dr Kasey Symons and Roy Ward | 01:26:04 | |
It’s an in-depth podcast where we get into social media and it’s impact on women’s hoops and the wider world of women’s sports. Hosts' Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by Siren Sport co-founder Dr Kasey Symons and veteran sports & news journalist Roy Ward in a wide ranging discussion about social media, how it can benefit women’s hoops and other sporting codes as well as the potential for elite players. This podcast covers many opinions on engaging real fans versus attention to the sport, player agency, the downside of social media, and the tricky line of marketing and propaganda along with a more authentic way women’s sports fans are finding to engage with their tribe like never before. A new era is emerging as savvy sports tap in to the innovative creators who are making positive impacts and switching up the media and sporting landscape. Don’t forget to subscribe and like, comment on the podcasts so that more people get around our #womenshoops! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 | S2 Ep44: Coach Liz Mills living Ubuntu | 00:59:49 | |
From Sydney to Kenya via Zambia and Cameroon Coach Liz Mills takes on a lifetime adventure with identical twin Vik. A whole lot of grit, hard work, determination and an openness to learning paved the way to the history books by coaching men's African basketball. She walks the talk of the African philosophy Ubuntu, ‘I am because we are’. Coach Liz has opened the door for the next generation of female coaches to follow, “No-one’s going to tap us on the shoulder and be like … here’s an opportunity…” Pure inspiration for girls and women aspiring to coach at any level anywhere in the world - she will inspire and challenge you to believe you can too! Enjoy! | |||
| 26 Sep 2021 | BONUS Looking at the FIBA Asia Women's Cup | 00:17:26 | |
It's a short and sweet bonus episode as we take a look at the FIBA Asia Women's Cup. Staged in Amman, Jordon for the first time our Aussie Opals are in Group B with Chinese Taipei, Philippines and China. Time for our young guns to shine. Let's Go Aussies!! Join us on Twitter & Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | S2 Ep45: The Ten Year Journey to the FIBA Women’s World Cup with David Reid | 00:31:03 | |
David Reid - Chairman of the organising committee for the FIBA Womens World Cup jumps on board to give us a remarkable insight into the 10+ years journey behind the scenes to land this amazing basketball event. At a time when women's sports are finally getting its due, Australia will lead the way with the FIBA Womens World Cup in Sydney in 2022. David shares the vision formed over 10 years ago, and provides some unique insights into the long, hard fought journey to bring this special event to fruition. Don’t forget to subscribe and like, comment on podcasts so that more people get around our #womenshoops! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | BONUS Reviewing the Opals Asia Cup campaign | 00:28:17 | |
In this bonus episode we’re looking at our Opals amazing FIBA Women’s Asia Cup campaign. Our young guns showed they got game by taking it to Japan and only missing out on the Gold Medal game by the slimmest of margins. The future looks good with the Opals bringing back Bronze after denying Korea 3rd place as we head towards next year’s Women’s World Cup Join us on Twitter & Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 14 Oct 2021 | S2 Ep46: Georgie Maynard sponsorship in women's sport flips the script | 00:52:06 | |
Let’s flip the script and say women’s sports actually deliver the best result for sponsors wanting to make positive connection with fans. Got your attention? Now let’s talk about the data. For more than 10 years Georgie Maynard and True North Research have been on a mission to identify and share sponsorship outcome evidence. Intrigued? Tune in and learn! This is a great podcast for women's sports teams, businesses and everyone involved in sports. Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | S2 Ep47: Alex Bunton Levels Up | 00:47:24 | |
WNBL22 will be the season of the super mums. We are grateful to have the chance to talk with new mum Alex Bunton, returning to the sport she loves and ready to show her little girl what mum can do on the court. Coming full circle and now armed with many life experiences after an early retirement Bunts levels up and rejoins the elite world of basketball where it all began for her at 15 years of age! Enjoy! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 | S2 Ep48: Kristen Veal & Sarah Graham the dynamic duo of coaching | 00:54:55 | |
Dynamic Coaching duo Kristen Veal & Sarah Graham play pivotal roles in nurturing the upcoming generation of young promising female basketball talent at the Centre of Excellence in Canberra. They mesh incredibly well in their personalities and roles to create a dynamic pairing charged with developing the next crop of potential Opals in the AIS residential program. Throughout this challenging time for international sport both Kristen and Sarah attended 3 global basketball events contending with quarantine restrictions, very short preparation times, and like any parent - worrying about their young charges back home at the AIS. A fascinating insight with loads of laughter. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | S2 Ep49: Much Ado about Hoops | 00:49:54 | |
In this episode we kick back and take a page out of the Seinfeld playbook… tune in as we chew the fat on our episode about nothing except women’s hoops. We have a whole lot to say about nothing in particular from Jumping Vs Boxing Out to the return of the Sydney #DoubleHeader and a whole lot more!! Who knew there was so much something to nothing? Enjoy! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | S2 Ep50: Jacqui Dover - Another Aussie on their way to the NBA | 00:42:40 | |
In our final Series 2 podcast, Jacqui Dover is a proud Yugambeh women from South East Qld and the first indigenous female referee in the NBL. Jacqui is about to take on Manhattan as the first Aussie women to join the NBA referee development program in a select group of 6 trainees looking to make it in the most visible basketball league on the planet. Jacqui takes us inside the referee’s rite of passage and how it is now a legitimate pathway to a basketball career along with her desire to stay connected to the game she loves. Her work with indigenous communities influences her approach and mindset both on and off the court as she continues her journey half way across the globe. A rare insight into the realm of the referee. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | S3 Ep51: Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger - Flames DP's bringing the D | 00:32:04 | |
It’s always a treat having young up and coming players from a talent loaded WNBL join us on the show. In this episode we’re thrilled to be joined by Sydney Uni Flames Development Players Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger. You can’t help but love their determination and they don’t hold back about their desire to be ‘pests’ to the opposition. They get candid on goals and challenges and share their ‘pinch yourself’ enthusiasm for Sydney's women’s and men’s hoops teams having the same ownership meaning more double headers for Sydney! This is shaping up to be an exciting 'run and gun' line up and they're up for it naysayers and all, but there’s more. Morgan and Sherrie also talk about their heroes and what it means to them to be part of the WNBL. Loads of laughs, and insight into one of the most talked about WNBL teams this season. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 09 Dec 2021 | S3 Ep52: Michele Timms on FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers | 00:47:54 | |
Legendary Opal Michele Timms jumps on so we can talk about the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers. The new format means we have to compete even though, as host nation, we’re already in. We get into the pool groups, the teams and who’s a possibility of coming to Sydney. But that’s not all - we get into the recently announced Opals 24 ‘fluid’ squad and what could influence the final team. Always candid with unparalleled insight into the Opals legacy, amazing vision and an interesting viewpoint as we explore what's needed to rediscover that ‘relentless persistence’ that is the Opals spirit. There’s many laughs along the way in this entertaining and thought provoking podcast. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 16 Dec 2021 | S3 Ep53: A Life Basketball with Tom & Renae Garlepp | 00:45:44 | |
When two stars collide it’s spectacular. Husband and Wife team Tom and Renae Garlepp are phenomenal talents in their own right making an impact on the coaching stage. Just as spectacular was this year's U20’s Nationals when they faced off as opponents coaching the Blue and White NSW Teams. Juggling family life and coaching high stakes hoops with state pride on the line gets you some pretty special moments, but most valuable is their insight into developing hoops talent in schools at the age when many girls are opting out or switching codes. It’s a wonderful slice of their basketball life, and we're so grateful they shared it with us. Non-stop laughs of course but don’t be fooled - these two are deadly competitive. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 23 Dec 2021 | S3 Ep54: Cayla George All the things she said | 01:13:41 | |
She’s the ultimate big… fierce, loyal to her team-mates and never stepping back from a challenge. Cayla George made an impact at this years Tokyo2020 Olympics for the Opals - but by sharing her truth she lets us peek into how the squad felt through the campaign and afterwards. Cayla showed the kind of leadership needed by her decisive action when team mates Tiffany and Ezi were confronted by racial intolerance. She calls it out and she calls for action because nothing less will do. All eyes are on the Melbourne Boomers with big changes in the team this could be a special season. Settle back and get comfortable it’s a big episode as we wrap up the year and get ready for some laughs as well! Enjoy! Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod | |||
| 13 Jan 2022 | S3 Ep55: The Long Game WNBL wrap with Paul Camillos & Jacinta Govind | 00:53:31 | |
We’re back for 2022 and we’re excited to welcome Island Pacific Soap Co. onboard as a valued sponsor. High quality, all natural, handcrafted bath soap made in QLD. Check them out at https://islandpacificsoap.com and each guest on the show this season will receive some of their awesome products. THE best way to not smell like a locker room after a game in summer without air conditioning! It’s Round 7 and WNBL Hoops returned this week after COVID benched Round 6 so we’re talking about playing and supporting sports in these uncertain times. On the upside we're pumped about the amazing milestones and spotlight some players who got our attention. We’re also talking about the Long Game for #womenshoops as we get into better ways to engage fans and the transparency we need more than ever! We love to hear from our listeners - DM us for your thoughts and ideas in an exciting year of content coming your way. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | S3 Ep56: Bevan Murray and the Kiwi hoops revolution | 00:48:02 | |
Bevan Murray gives us the scoop on the Kiwi Hoops revolution As Auckland Dream General Manager Bevan gives us a look at the seismic shift happening in New Zealand women’s hoops sharing his insights into the opportunities while embracing the uncertainty and challenges they bring for fans in the community. Our closest neighbours are reaching out to youth through their Strength & Adapt program and rolling out a completely revamped women’s league starting in July 2022 that harnesses this growth and develops the amazing talent from the land of the long white cloud. These changes in NZ hoops bring significant developments for the Tall Ferns and a boon for #womenshoops that will ripple across the Tasman to our shores. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 27 Jan 2022 | S3 Ep57: Caz and Daz - The best of British basketball | 01:25:55 | |
The Caz and Daz Show is a podcast on British Women’s Basketball, and it’s a real treat to chat with them about UK Hoops, the professional women’s league WBBL, and the huge growth in participation rates amongst GB youth. Great Britain narrowly missed out on the Tokyo Olympics. Both our nations, while positioned differently have much in common. We explore this further, including the familiar challenges of maximising the sports exposure through viewership and much needed funding. Their passion and love of hoops mirrors our own, we get a glimpse into the UK scene and it would be awesome to see our nations’ compete in hoops raising the profile of the sport to be a global powerhouse that it richly deserves. Catch the Caz and Daz Show as well as game livestreams via FocusHoops on YouTube. Enjoy! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 03 Feb 2022 | S3 Ep58: Playback highlights with Sherrie Calleia, Morgan Yaeger, Michele Timms, Tom & Renae Garlepp and Cayla George | 00:27:03 | |
We love to showcase our Playback series to offer up a short & sweet intro to some of our latest podcasts from the current series. In this Playback we feature Episodes 51 through to 54, and its a beauty! Episode 51: From the youngest kids on the block Sydney Uni Flames Development Players Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger talk to us in the preseason to share their journey’s and their determination to prove that youth can deliver the energy and grit. They have much to prove in what is a seriously stacked league. Ep51 links: https://apple.co/3rrrdjA / https://spoti.fi/3Lbrej9 Episode 52: Next up is the legendary Michele Timms as we talk Opals and FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Her basketball world stage knowledge is renowned and she knows what the team needs to rebuild and shares some of that lived experience in what she believes is a longer journey for our Opals. Make sure to listen to the full podcast to hear her goosebumps take on the Opals pillars and legacy. Ep 52 Links: https://apple.co/3DID3bA / https://spoti.fi/31QqldS Episode 53: In one of our most iconic episodes its a Life Basketball with Tom and Renae Garlepp, husband and wife both step into coaching roles for Team NSW after achieving amazing careers. The U20 Nationals in 2020 is the stuff of legends and they give us an All Access Pass into their dynamic at the helm of 2 teams competing against each other at Nationals. Ep 53 Links: https://apple.co/3mhsg2d / https://spoti.fi/31ZWnV2 Episode 54: Finally, we go BIG with Opal veteran and Melbourne Boomers Captain Cayla George. It was tough to pick just one highlight, she is fully in on her take of where we’re at and where we need to be. Cayla generously shares her role as someone younger players look up to and the importance of having real conversations to move forward to progress Women’s basketball in the longest running professional women’s sporting league. A great episode to listen to for an open and honest discussion on racial intolerance in the sport. Ep 54 Link: https://apple.co/3eFv7xP / https://spoti.fi/3mUaLp5 Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | S3 Ep59: Fantastic Fan Art with Emma Groves and Brent Ford | 01:03:04 | |
We love to cover behind the scenes Stories so we're exploring the WNBL fan space, the fantastic fan art and signs they create and the relationships that get created! Diehard fans Emma Groves and Brent Ford met at a charity AFL game and have connected through their love of #womenshoops and their beloved UCCapitals. Bringing enthusiasm and energy and showing their support to the players that inspire their creativity with their unique and imaginative hype signs. This podcast is for all the dedicated hoops fans who wear their heart on their sleeves and create fantastic fan art in all its glorious forms. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | S3 Ep60: Michele Timms reviews FIBAWWC Qualifiers | 00:56:47 | |
The FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers are done and dusted. 12 Teams have punched their tickets to Sydney for the FIBAWWC in September 2022. Opals legend Michele Timms joins us again for her invaluable take on the FIBAWWC Qualifiers, how each team faired and our Aussie Opals lifting the intensity levels in pursuit of another podium finish come September! Timmsy offers up a frank review of the Qualifiers and her all round knowledge of global Womens Hoops is a real treat to listen to. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | S3 Ep61: Abby Bishop - No place like home | 00:46:11 | |
Abby Bishop is a formidable talent in Aussie Women's Hoops. Having achieved 3 WNBL Championships with the UCCaps and a WNBA ring as well. Known across the global hoops landscape from the USA to Europe, her return home to Australia with the Southside Flyers this season had her playing incredible basketball. Recently her season was cruelly halted with a tear in her soleus muscle just before an Opals camp for the FIBAWWC Qualifiers. Abby has begun the long and sometimes boring rehab journey with the aim to get back to the remarkable form she was enjoying. Back in her homeland with daughter Zala alongside, she's finding joy in hoops again and like her free flowing game is happy to see where it leads. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | Ep62: I Am A Girl Shoots for the Stars | 00:41:16 | |
The I Am A Girl program is shooting for the stars with the goal of reaching 10,000 girls and women across NSW during the three year program. The program aims to engage girls and reconnect women, whether through playing, officiating or in administrative roles to build the foundations for sustainable growth in a popular sport. Two remarkable supporters of Women's Hoops Karen Irwin and Rachel Herrick from Basketball NSW join us to talk about travelling the miles and shaping #NextGen Women's Hoops through this amazing grass roots initiative of the FIBA Womens World Cup Legacy. Also on the radar is keeping participants connected more broadly in order to bridge the strong grass roots communities to the wider Womens Hoops family. In the quest to reach their long term vision Kaz and Rach are candid in sharing some challenges, as well as the joy and hopes to get there. Enjoy! Karen Irwin is the Program Co-ordinator for I Am A Girl Program at @BasketballNSW (twitter) Rachel Herrick is the @BasketballNSW Program Manager Women and Girls @BNSW_rachel (twitter) | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Ep63: Fleur McIntyre The Queen of the Kingdom | 01:04:03 | |
Fleur McIntyre is only the 5th female to Coach in the NBL. She's joined the NBL Sydney Kings as Assistant Coach and is loving the opportunity to turn her academic knowledge in exercise and sport science from her role as an Assoc. Professor in Fremantle, into the high octane world of men's professional basketball. With extensive coaching experience in both Men’s and Women’s Basketball, including the Womens National Basketball League, Fleur has a wealth of hoops IQ. With a clear focus on player development her experience provides a two-way learning that's the Kings’ X-factor. In ‘building the Kingdom’ the Kings have embraced a savvy and joyful collaborator in Fleur. A genuine love for the crew she works with is evident, her insights into players and culture is fascinating and you’ll want to save this episode for repeat listening. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | Ep64: Nat Burton Mindset Matters | 00:41:45 | |
Nat Burton has recently transitioned from WNBL player to an Assistant Coach at the hot shooting Perth Lynx. Transferring her knowledge and skills from her own lived experience in challenging her mindset throughout her professional career, she is now using that in assisting perhaps the most besieged WNBL team in Covid times at the Lynx. Always open and honest in sharing her own experiences throughout her career, as a WNBL player, Opal and in international leagues, Nat understands the great value that mindset and accountability of that in achieving results and joy as an athlete. She has built her mindset and athlete wellbeing business, journalling her struggles and sharing that with elite athletes as well as junior associations to create healthier cultures both at the professional level and at the grass roots for strong foundations. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Ep65: WNBL22 Finals Week with special guest Vanessa Panousis | 00:35:57 | |
As we kick off WNBL Finals Week special guest Vanessa Panousis jumps on to talk WNBL22 regular season and Finals predictions. We wrap up another challenging season featuring some phenomenal Womens Hoops. A review of the regular season and some crystal ball gazing for an unpredictable Finals Weeks. We also spotlight some legendary performances. Get around it! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | Ep66: Sammy Wloszczowski The Wizard from Oz | 00:57:36 | |
Sammy Wloszczowksi, ‘Sammy W’ is well known across the WNBL, WNBA & Euroleague teams and many of their superstar athletes. In his role in player management at SIG Sports he has forged real and significant relationships with some great Aussie basketball talent. Sammy gives us a rare view into his world of working alongside and supporting athletes across all stages of their professional sporting life. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, he is currently based in Washington DC and has a courtside view of some of the best female hoopers in the world. He will and does travel far and wide to see and support his players, grateful to be able to notch up the travel miles again as borders reopen. A thought provoking discussion on the human elements and stark realities faced by professional athlete and his own journey and the inspiration he draws from walking alongside some legendary players. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Ep67: Playback 2 Highlights covering Kiwi and UK Hoops and Fan Art | 00:47:29 | |
We love to showcase our Playback series to offer up short & sweet clips from some of our most recent podcasts from the current series. In our 2nd playback for Series 3 we rewind choice bits from Episodes 55 through to 59 where hosts Paul Camillos & Jacinta Govind welcome Bevan Murray, Cassie Breen, Darren Paul, Emma Groves and Brent Ford. It’s a great sampler if you’re new to our podcast or even if you haven’t had a chance to listen to some of these episodes you can get a taste test of what we cover. Episode 55: The Long Game WNBL Wrap with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind It’s Round 7 and WNBL Hoops returned after COVID benched Round 6 so we’re talking about playing and supporting sports in these uncertain times. We cover amazing milestones and spotlight some players who got our attention. We’re also talking about the Long Game for #womenshoops as we get into better ways to engage fans and the transparency we need more than ever! Ep55 Links: Apple: https://apple.co/3I5JBn5 / Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GuJbGl Episode 56: Bevan Murray and the Kiwi Hoops revolution As Auckland Dream General Manager Bevan gives us a look at the seismic shift happening in New Zealand women’s hoops sharing his insights into the opportunities while embracing the uncertainty and challenges they bring for fans in the community. These changes in NZ hoops bring significant developments for the Tall Ferns and a boon for #womenshoops that will ripple across the Tasman to our shores. Ep56 Links: Apple: https://apple.co/3IiDyvE / Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rGAseg Episode 57: Caz and Daz - The Best of British Basketball Cassie Breen and Darren Paul from The Caz and Daz Show is a podcast on British Women’s Basketball, and it’s a real treat to chat with them about UK Hoops, the professional women’s league WBBL, and the huge growth in participation rates amongst GB youth. Their passion and love of hoops mirrors our own, we get a glimpse into the UK scene and it would be awesome to see our nations’ compete in hoops raising the profile of the sport to be a global powerhouse that it richly deserves. Ep57 Links: Apple: https://apple.co/3r5xhxv / Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AHKkZb Episode 59: Fantastic Fan Art with Emma Groves and Brent Ford In our first Hoops Fan podcast we talk with Emma Groves and Brent Ford, passionate UCCaps fans that hype their beloved Canberra Caps to another level through their hype signs or as we call it Fan Art. It’s a fascinating peek into a growing hoops sub culture - the artistry of fans in championing their favourite teams and players is so creative and no matter which team you back it’s hard not to admire. What happens next through our connection is where fandom transcend sport to create a community in action, the Bunts t-shirt was a highlight of the season for our crew and raised awareness and much needed financial support for Domestic Violence Services in Canberra - a cause Alex Bunton generously advocated in her return to the WNBL. Ep59 Links: Apple: https://apple.co/3uLZQlQ / Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sqUJ7W Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | Ep68: Coach Liz Mills Moroccan Milestones | 01:14:23 | |
Coach Liz Mills is smashing ceilings across the basketball globe. The only female Head Coach in the men's Basketball African League (BAL), a feat never accomplished in the Australian Men’s National Basketball League, or NBA. She's made history and continues to smash preconceptions of women coaching at the elite level. We get into the BAL experience, the hopes for her Moroccan team AS Salé and the road ahead. As always Liz is open and candid not just about the privilege and immense responsibility of representing women in this role, but also the unique challenges she has experienced and the wonderful moments that have touched her as a trendsetter and role model. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | Ep69: Justin Nelson Time To Soar Aotearoa Hoops | 01:08:51 | |
In a masterclass on change and growth within sport, joining us on this episode of Shooting The Breeze is Justin Nelson formerly the General Manager of the Melbourne Boomers. Head of Commercial at Sky Sports NZ Justin has set in motion the establishment of a new women’s competition in New Zealand, Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa that gives Kiwi talent a chance to play at home and contribute to the growth of the Tall Ferns program - all with financial stability and a solid broadcast partnership. Already attracting big name stars back to play and coach in the competition the excitement is building across New Zealand and internationally. Starting with a clean slate, a commercial mindset and a deep desire to raise the profile and quality of women’s basketball in New Zealand Justin takes us on the journey from what he first encountered to what’s going to be. Describing what he found when he arrived from Melbourne to lead Basketball New Zealand as the “Wild West”, he shares some stories and what was the catalyst for this new competition. His belief that the secret to the success of a sport is centred on fan inclusion and working hard he gives us a great insight into a basketball nation that has its eyes firmly fixed on the future and giving the basketball community something to rally around. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 28 Apr 2022 | Ep70: Lorraine Landon on Volunteers - the heart of the FIBAWWC | 00:47:18 | |
She’s a national basketball treasure and Inducted into Basketball Australia Hall of Fame. We welcome back Lorraine Landon as she takes us behind the scenes of the FIBA Womens World Cup Volunteer program, she shares insights into the biggest hoops event on the planet and it’s volunteers - the absolute beating heart of the FIBA Womens World Cup. Get pumped for a huge spectacle of Womens Hoops and the celebratory spirit in bringing together our diverse Aussie hoops community to put on one of the greatest sporting exhibits on Earth, the 2022 FIBA Womens World Cup Down Under! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||
| 05 May 2022 | Ep71: WNBL Free Agency with special guest Vanessa Panousis | 00:58:50 | |
It’s WNBL Free Agency time! Our special guest Vanessa Panousis joins Shooting The Breeze to freewheel the Free Agency list. Ness is currently tearing up the floor in the NBL1 East with Sutherland Sharks. With so many players and coaches up in the air, tune in as we toss up some scenarios in possibly the longest WNBL Free Agency list in recent memory! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod | |||