Straight Handball Talk

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Straight Handball Talk shares conversations between teammates, competitors, partners, friends, and dreamers who are forever connected thanks to the extraordinary bonding power of handball.

By Bini Mustafa and New York City Team Handball Club

  • Jul 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 51m AVG DURATION
  • 24 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Straight Handball Talk

Episode 13: Staffan Olsson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 44:36


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Staffan Olsson and Bini Mustafa discuss Staffan’s historic career as well as his recent involvement with coaches and youth program development in American handball.

Episode 14: Jérôme Fernandez

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 75:58


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Jérôme Fernandez and Bini Mustafa revisit their shared experiences, from NYC to the south of France. Jérôme also shares his recollection of the 2009 IHF World Championship finals in Zagreb, where he, as the team captain led France to victory while overcoming challenging times in his personal life.

Episode 15: Ivan Ignjatovic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 48:06


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Ivan and Bini reflect on what makes The World’s Handball Club who they are while also sharing a few memories from their long-shared handball experiences that have turned into an irreplaceable brotherhood.

Episode 16: Lewis Howes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 48:23


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Lewis Howes and Bini Mustafa talk about Lewis’ unusual start to handball in 2011, where he showed up for practice in Brooklyn, stating that he had moved to New York to learn to play handball. As it turned out, he was not joking, and Lewis went on to kickstart his handball career at age 29, making his dream of representing Team USA in international competition, and also winning some major handball events with The World’s Handball Club.

Episode 17: Tom O’Brannigan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 91:32


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Tom O’Brannigan and Bini Mustafa talk about how Tom got into handball and how, though they have yet to meet in person, the sport of handball connects them.

Episode 18: Goran Sprem

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 34:45


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Goran reflects on some critical moments in his career and shares his take on the recent successes of a new generation in the Croatian national team.

Episode 19: Xavier O’Callaghan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 42:30


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Xavier O'Callaghan and Bini Mustafa discuss the philosophy that is Barcelona as well as Xavier's recent appearance on the popular sports podcast Pardon My Take, which recently painted a less-than-flattering picture of the sport of handball.

Episode 20: Marko Savovski

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 55:43


Marko Savovski is the Operational Manager for RK Vardar. As current regional SEHA League and EHF Champions League title holders, Vardar is the most successful handball team in Macedonia and, as of late, among the world's most successful.

Episode 21: Divine Jackson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 54:30


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Divine and Bini discuss the US handball trajectory leading up to the Olympics in LA in 2028. They also relive a few memories from their careers, which they have mostly spend as fierce competitors. They did, however, play side-by-side, most notably, at the Big Apple tournament in NYC, where they almost did the impossible against the European All-Star team.

Episode 22: David Degouy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 35:07


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, David and Bini discuss what it takes to develop talent for an international top-level handball club. They also talk about New York City HC’s preparations for the 2019 IHF Super Globe, which brought the two together in Montpellier.

Episode 23: Drew Donlin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 39:28


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Drew tells Bini how he got introduced to handball and, perhaps more importantly, how and why he stays with it. Drew also shares what he hopes to achieve in handball as he balances it with a career in the US military and looks ahead to the Olympic Games in LA in 2028.

Episode 24: Christoph Niebel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 52:59


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Christoph and Bini discuss how handball had a critical role in their friendship, work, and life in general. They reminisce about their best moments on the court, and the impact handball has had in Christoph’s professional career as one of the future leaders in corporate America.

Episode 01: Carlos Prieto

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 41:29


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Carlos and Bini Mustafa discuss Carlos's start with handball, his regrets, and his most memorable moments. The two also revisit their shared history and friendship, which first brought Carlos to NYC to play in 2012 and years later brought them both into the Gulf Desert.

Episode 02: John Ryan

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 81:04


John Ryan is an important part of our small community of handball. His opinions and recommendations at times are taken with a grain of salt, nevertheless, each of those suggestions is worth discussing and explore further. This conversation is candid and touches a few controversial topics that you will enjoy listening to.

Episode 03: Sayed Shalaby

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 38:57


In this conversation, Sayed Shalaby shares his favorite experiences with New York City Team Handball Club and the trip to Peru with Team USA. He also reveals a breaking story, even though it’s a sad one. Enjoy the conversation, and please feel free to leave comments below.

Episode 04: Danilo Rojevic

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 64:50


In this conversation, Danilo and Bini discuss many subjects, but the most exciting topic is their ‘beef’ from early this year which raised tensions between two of the biggest clubs in the country.

Episode 05: Ljubomir Vranjes

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 43:24


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Ljubomir shares with Bini Mustafa, among other things, his early role models and his take on handball in the US. The two also reminisce about their time working closely together to organize the Big Apple Tournament in NYC in the early 2010s. Enjoy the conversation, and please feel free to leave comments below.

Episode 06: Vladimir Bicvic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 43:12


In this episode, Vlado and Bini discuss some of the best memories they had together in the club and share a story that not many know. Enjoy the conversation, and please feel free to leave comments below.

Episode 07: Julio Sainz

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 74:24


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Bini Mustafa gets Julio’s view on what’s next for American handball while the two exchange a few of countless shared memories of US games and tournaments.

Episode 08: Mark Ortega

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 44:38


Mark joins Bini Mustafa for this episode of Straight Handball Talk, where they discuss Mark’s coaching career and his take on the US preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Episode 09: Gil Pires

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 57:31


Gil joins Bini Mustafa for this episode of Straight Handball Talk, discussing his start in handball, his idols, and his plans for playing indoors vs. in the sand.

Episode 10: Vid Kavticnik

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 50:30


In this episode of Straight Handball Talk, Vid and Bini share the story of how they met, Vid’s plans after he retires, and possible collaboration in the future. Enjoy the conversation, and please feel free to leave comments below.

Episode 11: Kim Ekdahl Du Rietz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 42:37


Kim captured the world’s attention when he retired after winning back-to-back titles with Rhein Neckar Lowen. A decision that many didn’t understand, but for him was just the right call. However, once again he is ready to shock the world with another breaking news. Make sure you listen to the entire conversation.

Episode 12: László Nagy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 20:41


It’s been 8 years since they saw each other last time, Laszlo Nagy and Bini Mustafa discuss life after playing handball for 22 years, his new job as sports director of Vezprem, plans for future collaboration, and of course the memorable time spent in New York City.

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