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Hockey The Podcast is, as the name entails, the first and foremost hockey podcast in South Africa. Tyron "Jabu" Barnard and Derek Alberts pair up for a weekly chat with hockey personalities about all things hockey. The two SAB Sports Media Award winners join forces to tell the terrific untold stories from the wonderful world of hockey.

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    • Jul 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 269 EPISODES


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    142 - BECC2023 - The Champions and the Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 38:34


    141 - BECC 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 31:01


    139 - Austin Smith Retires

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 60:05


    Hockey the Podcast chats with the Den Bosch and South African legend Austin Smith. After 14 years with Den Bosch Smith has hung up his Princess Stick and taking up an assistant coach role for the Den Bosch Womens team. Listen in as we travel through the remarkable career of one of South Africa's greatest exports. #HockeythePodcast #Hockey Facebook

    138 - Lauren Penny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 41:34


    Lauren Penny joins Hockey the Podcast to share her unusual journey to International Hockey, the challenge of injuries and rising from the ashes. She also shares her insight into coaching, mental wellness and the goals of Hockey Performance Academy. #HockeyThePodcast #HockeyTheMagazine #LaurenPenny Facebook

    137 - A new era begins with AJ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 39:41


    In our latest episode, we bring you the breaking news of AJ Spieringshoek's appointment as the new head coach of the SPAR South Africa Indoor Hockey Women's Team. Spieringshoek, who has been an instrumental figure as the assistant coach since 2019, now steps into the lead role, following the retirement of the esteemed Lennie Botha. Facebook

    136 - Lennie Botha Retires

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 34:17


    After an international indoor hockey coaching career that spanned 20 years, Lennie Botha has called curtains and retired. Having overseen 132 tests for the SPAR SA Womens Indoor Hockey side that culminated in a fourth place finish at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, Botha leaves with the team ranked 6th in the world. In this episode of Hockey the Podcast we listen in to a conversation Tyron and Lennie had at the SA Hockey Indoor IPT at Thomas More College while Tyron picks five standout games from the Botha reign. #ThankYouLennie Facebook

    135 - Indoor World Cup Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 49:01


    Tyron, Macky and Marsha chat about the highs and the lows of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup including the standout players, moments and memories... They also give special mention to Mop Guy and all the volunteers involved. #IHWC2023 Facebook

    134 - Indoor Insights - Quarter Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 40:32


    As we progress to the Quarter Final stage Hockey the Podcast looks at the games, the excitement and whats ahead. Local organising chairman Simon Martin joined in for a chat as well! #IHWC2023 Facebook

    133 - Indoor Insights 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 34:54


    Day 1 of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup recapped with John Mcinroy, Marsha Cox and Shaune Baaitjies. #IHWC2023 Facebook

    132 - Indoor Insights 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 32:00


    The tournament is about to start and Marsha and Macky join Tyron to look at the start of the tournament and what to expect from the action! They pick a dark horse, a favourite and name a couple of players. Facebook

    131 - Indoor Insights 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 42:41


    Its the Coaches turn to preview the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup. Justin Rosenberg, Jerrica Bartlett, Jason Mulder and Cameron Mackay join Tyron to preview the exciting tournament, presented by SPAR Facebook

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    130 - Indoor Insights 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 25:23


    Four days out of the World Cup Tyron sits with FIH Indoor World Cup 2018 Goalkeeper of the tournament Alex Heerbart and South African defensive sensation Jamie Southgate. There is also a small message from the SA Hockey CEO Shaune Baaitjies (we apologies for the slightly poor quality audio). #HockeyInvites #IHWC2023 Facebook

    129 - Indoor WC Insights 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 52:28


    In the first of a series dedicated to the Indoor Hockey World Cup, Tyron chats to John Mcinroy, Wade Paton and Marsha Cox about the upcoming tournament and the excitement is palpable. #IHWC2023 #HockeyThePodcast Facebook

    128 - Estiaan Kriek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 38:40


    South African shot stopper Estiaan Kriek sat with Jabu during the FIH Hockey Nations Cup to talk about all things hockey. #HockeythePodcast Facebook

    127 - SA Hockey Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 34:19


    At the FIH Hockey Nations Cup we begin our latest run of episodes as Tyron sat with the SA Hockey Men to talk about all things hockey, nations cup and the challenges ahead. He is joined by Cheslyn Gie, Tevin Kok, Sam Mvimbi and Brad Sherwood in a chat that is both in depth and exciting. We also launch our new intro song. Let us know what you think!!! Facebook

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    127 - SA Hockey Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 34:19


    At the FIH Hockey Nations Cup we begin our latest run of episodes as Tyron sat with the SA Hockey Men to talk about all things hockey, nations cup and the challenges ahead. He is joined by Cheslyn Gie, Tevin Kok, Sam Mvimbi and Brad Sherwood in a chat that is both in depth and exciting. We also launch our new intro song. Let us know what you think!!!

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    Episode 126 - Thati the Tormentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 43:00


    A Junior World Cup, Senior World Cup, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games in the space of 12 months has been a whirlwind year for Thati Zulu and the South African Womens Hockey Team. In this episode she speaks about the journey, the highs, the lows the excitement and the challenges. She also shares what its like having an FIH video made about you! #HockeyInvites #HockeyThePodcast #Hockey Facebook

    Episode 126 - Thati the Tormentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 43:00


    A Junior World Cup, Senior World Cup, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games in the space of 12 months has been a whirlwind year for Thati Zulu and the South African Womens Hockey Team. In this episode she speaks about the journey, the highs, the lows the excitement and the challenges. She also shares what its like having an FIH video made about you! #HockeyInvites #HockeyThePodcast #Hockey

    Episode 125 - Commonwealth Catch-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 73:16


    The Commonwealth Games wrote a wealth of stories that will tell themselves repeatedly over the next couple of years. In order to help you digest the Games we brought in former Commonwealth Athletes Marcelle Keet and Wade Paton to pick the highs, the lows and everything else at the tournament. Goal, Player, Match and some great Commonwealth Insight are all in store in the 125th episode of Hockey the Podcast! Facebook

    Episode 125 - Commonwealth Catch-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 73:16


    The Commonwealth Games wrote a wealth of stories that will tell themselves repeatedly over the next couple of years. In order to help you digest the Games we brought in former Commonwealth Athletes Marcelle Keet and Wade Paton to pick the highs, the lows and everything else at the tournament. Goal, Player, Match and some great Commonwealth Insight are all in store in the 125th episode of Hockey the Podcast!

    Episode 124 - Indoors with Rosenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 52:15


    The FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup is coming to South Africa, the first time the tournament is being held outside of Europe. The Pools have been decided, the challenge is set and to digest it we chat all things indoor hockey with SA Indoor Hockey Mens coach Justin Rosenberg. #IndoorHockey #HockeythePodcast #SouthAfricanHockey #IWC2023 Facebook

    Episode 124 - Indoors with Rosenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 52:15


    The FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup is coming to South Africa, the first time the tournament is being held outside of Europe. The Pools have been decided, the challenge is set and to digest it we chat all things indoor hockey with SA Indoor Hockey Mens coach Justin Rosenberg. #IndoorHockey #HockeythePodcast #SouthAfricanHockey #IWC2023

    Episode 123 - The Kearsney Hockey5s Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 25:48


    The covid pandemic denied two years of KH5 by Belgotex Sport but in 2022 the tournament is back. The next event in the Belgotex Sport family offers excitement, entertainment, goals and of course a world class host. To preview the tournament we chat with Waylon Murray, Director of Sport, and JJ Reed, Head Coach of the Kearsney Hockey First Team. There is also a special message from the Commonwealth Games from Jethro Eustice. Facebook

    Episode 123 - The Kearsney Hockey5s Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 25:48


    The covid pandemic denied two years of KH5 by Belgotex Sport but in 2022 the tournament is back. The next event in the Belgotex Sport family offers excitement, entertainment, goals and of course a world class host. To preview the tournament we chat with Waylon Murray, Director of Sport, and JJ Reed, Head Coach of the Kearsney Hockey First Team. There is also a special message from the Commonwealth Games from Jethro Eustice.

    Episode 122 - The Belgotex Elite Club Challenge Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 37:08


    In wrapping up the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge we are joined by champion player Rusten Abrahams, champion pundit Wade Paton and champion coach Jonty Robinson. The three SA Capped stars dive into the brilliance of the Elite Club Challenge and what stood out on a brilliant weekend at Riverside Sports #BECC2022 #HockeythePodcast Facebook

    Episode 122 - The Belgotex Elite Club Challenge Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 37:08


    In wrapping up the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge we are joined by champion player Rusten Abrahams, champion pundit Wade Paton and champion coach Jonty Robinson. The three SA Capped stars dive into the brilliance of the Elite Club Challenge and what stood out on a brilliant weekend at Riverside Sports #BECC2022 #HockeythePodcast

    Episode 121 - BECC Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 32:27


    The first day of the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge at Riverside Sports Club in Kwazulu Natal is done and dusted. To disect the action we talk to Riverside legend Jacinta Jubb and dual International from Beaulieu Melrick Maddocks. #BECC2022 Facebook

    Episode 121 - BECC Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 32:27


    The first day of the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge at Riverside Sports Club in Kwazulu Natal is done and dusted. To disect the action we talk to Riverside legend Jacinta Jubb and dual International from Beaulieu Melrick Maddocks. #BECC2022

    Episode 120 - BECC 2022 - The Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 42:45


    After a break we are back and we preview the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge taking place this weekend at Riverside Sports Club in Kwazulu Natal. We are joined by Wayne Phillips, Matt de Sousa, Mmatshepo Modipane and Sean Rapaport as we preview the most prestigious club hockey tournament in South Africa. Facebook

    Episode 120 - BECC 2022 - The Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 42:45


    After a break we are back and we preview the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge taking place this weekend at Riverside Sports Club in Kwazulu Natal. We are joined by Wayne Phillips, Matt de Sousa, Mmatshepo Modipane and Sean Rapaport as we preview the most prestigious club hockey tournament in South Africa.

    Episode 119 - Delightful Du Toit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 34:28


    Jean-Leigh Du Toit will have be one of the few people to represent South Africa at both the Junior World Cup and the Senior World Cup in the same calendar year. She spoke about the highs of Potchefstroom and the excitement for Spain. Also she dives into the excitement of playing alongside her heroes. Facebook

    Episode 119 - Delightful Du Toit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 34:28


    Jean-Leigh Du Toit will have be one of the few people to represent South Africa at both the Junior World Cup and the Senior World Cup in the same calendar year. She spoke about the highs of Potchefstroom and the excitement for Spain. Also she dives into the excitement of playing alongside her heroes.

    Episode 118 - Magnificent Millie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 39:03


    At the FIH Hockey Womens Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom, Millie Giglio led her English side to a bronze medal finish, their first ever medal at a Junior World Cup. She took a break from her action at the University of Birmingham to chat to Tyron about the adventure and her prospects and plans going forward! Facebook

    Episode 118 - Magnificent Millie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 39:03


    At the FIH Hockey Womens Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom, Millie Giglio led her English side to a bronze medal finish, their first ever medal at a Junior World Cup. She took a break from her action at the University of Birmingham to chat to Tyron about the adventure and her prospects and plans going forward!

    Episode 117 - High 5s

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 24:11


    South Africa will compete in the inaugural FIH Hockey5s Senior Event in Lausanne in June this year. The team has been announced and we grabbed three of the players to see how excited they are. Dirkie Chamberlain, Rea Phume and Candice Manuel join Tyron to talk about the excitement of the new tournament. Facebook

    Episode 117 - High 5s

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 24:11


    South Africa will compete in the inaugural FIH Hockey5s Senior Event in Lausanne in June this year. The team has been announced and we grabbed three of the players to see how excited they are. Dirkie Chamberlain, Rea Phume and Candice Manuel join Tyron to talk about the excitement of the new tournament.

    Episode 116 - Brilliant Bernie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 47:23


    The Doctor is in the house as Chiropractor and national captain Bernie Coston joins Tyron to talk about the past 10 years as a national player and importantly about the next 10 months. #HockeyThePodcast #Hockey5s #HockeyFamily #HockeyInvites Facebook

    Episode 116 - Brilliant Bernie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 47:23


    The Doctor is in the house as Chiropractor and national captain Bernie Coston joins Tyron to talk about the past 10 years as a national player and importantly about the next 10 months. #HockeyThePodcast #Hockey5s #HockeyFamily #HockeyInvites

    Episode 115 - Giles Bonnet Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 37:15


    Giles Bonnet has returned to the role as Head Coach of the SA Womens Hockey national team. The hugely popular coach joined Tyron to talk about the process, the opportunity and the challenge. #HockeyInvites #HockeyPodcast #GilesBonnet #SAHockey Facebook

    Episode 115 - Giles Bonnet Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 37:15


    Giles Bonnet has returned to the role as Head Coach of the SA Womens Hockey national team. The hugely popular coach joined Tyron to talk about the process, the opportunity and the challenge. #HockeyInvites #HockeyPodcast #GilesBonnet #SAHockey

    Episode 114 - Going for Gold with Gowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 56:50


    South African Goalkeeper Gowan Jones joins Tyron to talk about his journey in South African hockey. The highs of Commonwealth Games, World Cups and the Olympic games coupled with the lows of being the number 2 keeper. The mental game, the physical game, the emotional game are all part of the Gowan game in this thrilling interview! #HockeyInvites #HockeyThePodcast Facebook

    Episode 114 - Going for Gold with Gowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 56:50


    South African Goalkeeper Gowan Jones joins Tyron to talk about his journey in South African hockey. The highs of Commonwealth Games, World Cups and the Olympic games coupled with the lows of being the number 2 keeper. The mental game, the physical game, the emotional game are all part of the Gowan game in this thrilling interview! #HockeyInvites #HockeyThePodcast

    Episode 113 - On your Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 41:01


    South African Kyle Marks headed to Canada for a coaching opportunity. What he never knew was an International involvement would spring up as ASsistant coach of the National Womens team and he would play a vital role in their qualification to the FIH Womens World Cup. In the latest edition we share his remarkable story and the value of never ever doubting yourself. Facebook

    Episode 113 - On your Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 41:01


    South African Kyle Marks headed to Canada for a coaching opportunity. What he never knew was an International involvement would spring up as ASsistant coach of the National Womens team and he would play a vital role in their qualification to the FIH Womens World Cup. In the latest edition we share his remarkable story and the value of never ever doubting yourself.

    Episode 112 - Brilliant Sarah Bennet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 39:49


    Hockey the Podcast Episode 112 - Sarah Bennett Sarah Bennet has worn every hat possible for Zimbabwe - as player, umpire, technical official and administrator. Her remarkable rise in the hockey world has seen her travel to numerous countries around the globe, and the Olympic Gold medal official talks us through the journey, her passion for the game and the importance of education. Listen. Share. Enjoy. Facebook

    Episode 112 - Brilliant Sarah Bennet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 39:49


    Hockey the Podcast Episode 112 - Sarah Bennett Sarah Bennet has worn every hat possible for Zimbabwe - as player, umpire, technical official and administrator. Her remarkable rise in the hockey world has seen her travel to numerous countries around the globe, and the Olympic Gold medal official talks us through the journey, her passion for the game and the importance of education. Listen. Share. Enjoy.

    Episode 111 - Pro League Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 48:52


    South Africa have been included in the 2022 FIH Pro League and get their adventure underway with the Potchefstroom leg where they will take on Germany, France, India and Netherlands. Nic Spooner, Taine Paton and Bili Ntuli join Jabu to talk through the excitement that is building within the team! Facebook

    Episode 111 - Pro League Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 48:52


    South Africa have been included in the 2022 FIH Pro League and get their adventure underway with the Potchefstroom leg where they will take on Germany, France, India and Netherlands. Nic Spooner, Taine Paton and Bili Ntuli join Jabu to talk through the excitement that is building within the team!

    Episode 110 - Marvelous Maddocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 43:50


    Kimberley born brother and sister Merlick and Charne Maddocks join our hosts to take us through the journey from school to International glory. We delve into the subjects of adversity, development and important sibling rivalry. Facebook

    Episode 110 - Marvelous Maddocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 43:50


    Kimberley born brother and sister Merlick and Charne Maddocks join our hosts to take us through the journey from school to International glory. We delve into the subjects of adversity, development and important sibling rivalry.

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