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The podcast for badminton players, by badminton players, where we celebrate local heroes, interview players from all walks of life and push you to grow as a player and a person. Your hosts are Jeff Tho and Henry Wong. Support us here so that we can keep bringing you regular episodes: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast We are now also featuring some episodes by Badminton Lights Out (BLO) hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas.

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    • Jan 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 155 EPISODES


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    128. Benny Luo (USA) - Founder of Next Shark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 68:49


    Meet Benny Luo - an inductee of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Media. He's the founder of NextShark.com, a leading AAPI media company covering news, business, politics, entertainment, and culture that reaches up to 20 million people per week across social platforms. He was also the founder of NewMediaRockstars.com, which was acquired in 2013. Tune in to hear his story about how badminton helped him gain the confidence to do these amazing things! Follow him on socials: @bennyluo , @nextshark & @jointseafood -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: crew@volantbadminton.com

    127. Leon Jake Lim (MAS) - Ying & Yang of Badminton (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 28:39


    This is part TWO of a two-part series with Leon Jake Lim, an entrepreneur who runs his own badminton academy in Malaysia. He's also an investor/fund manager and freelance analyst for a Finance Youtube channel called FIRL (Finance in Real Life) which has 18,200 subscribers at the time of recording. He has also studied philosophy, politics and economics at University of London. You don't want to miss this one! Follow AG Badminton on Instagram: @leonjakelim and @js_badmintonacademyn -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    126. Leon Jake Lim (MAS) - Ying & Yang of Badminton (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 36:41


    This is part one of a two-part series with Leon Jake Lim, an entrepreneur who runs his own badminton academy in Malaysia. He's also an investor/fund manager and freelance analyst for a Finance Youtube channel called FIRL (Finance in Real Life) which has 18,200 subscribers at the time of recording. He has also studied philosophy, politics and economics at University of London. You don't want to miss this one! Follow AG Badminton on Instagram: @leonjakelim and @js_badmintonacademyn -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    125. The Birth of AG Badminton - Aaron & Gladis Hor (AUS/SIN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 44:16


    Joining us today is Aaron and Gladis Hor from AG Badminton. We talk about the inception of AG badminton, and how their passion to grow the badminton community has resulted in having to make a decision to prioritise their academy ahead of their 'normal' jobs. Follow AG Badminton on Instagram: @ag_badminton and on Facebook -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    124. Jeff Tho (AUS) - Intersection of badminton & business

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 41:12


    This one's a bit different. Co-founder, Jeff Tho, is a dentist and business coach/consultant outside of his roles in Volant & The Badminton Podcast. He discusses the lessons learnt from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and how it can be adapted to business. There are MANY overlaps between sports performance and business performance! -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    123. Joel Tan & Ian Ling (SIN) - More than a swing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 53:17


    Our guests are Joel Tan, founder of More Than a Swing (MTAS), a Singapore-based badminton academy and Ian Ling – founder of Kurin Organics, an e-commerce startup which manufactures soaps and detergents out of Brisbane, Australia. Together, we talk about what types of badminton players there are, and why they tend to do what they do. Don't miss this one! To find out more about More Than a Swing (MTAS) & Joel, visit: morethanaswing.sg and upraise.sg Fore more info on Kurin Organics & Ian, visit: Kurinorganics.com -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    122. Nyl Yakura (CAN) - Back court secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 50:04


    We welcome Nyl Yakura onto this episode of The Badminton Podcast. He's Canada's number 1 MD player with 5 National Championships and 4 pan American Championships under his belt. He's also an Olympian, having competed at the Tokyo 2020 Games and also a two-time Commonwealth Games athlete. Tune in to hear how you can dominate in the back court for your doubles matches! Follow him on IG: @nylyakura -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    16. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - How to communicate with your coach & partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 24:03


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this podcast, Gronya and Justine discuss the magic behind communication to your coach and partners. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    121. Ruben Jille (NED) - keys to a great doubles partnership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 47:49


    Rubin Jille, the number 1 MD player from the Netherlands is our guest on this episode. Gronya Somerville and Jeff are your co-hosts. Follow him on IG: @rubenjille -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    120. Mark Caljouw (NED) - The grind of Men's Singles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 50:17


    Welcome Mark Caljouw onto a live podcast! He's the number 1 Dutch MS player with a current WR of 28 in the world, with a career high of 23. He has had many international victories, including reaching the quarter finals in 2021 World Championships, round of 16 in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and was a semifinalist of the 2021 All England Championships. Stuart Brehaut and Jeff are your co-hosts for this one! Follow him on IG: @markcaljouw -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    119. Selena Piek (NED) - the lows that no one sees

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 52:04


    We speak live, to Selena Piek, the number 1 Dutch Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles player. She has had a World Ranking high of 7 in the world in WD and is currently ranked 21 in the world in mixed doubles with Robin Tabeling. Gronya and Jeff are your co-hosts in this one! Follow her on IG: @selenapiek -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    118. Martin Del Valle (PER) - Gamifiying & innovating badminton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 47:25


    A special welcome to Martin Del Valle, a former Peruvian badminton player who was 10x National Champion, qualified for 4 x World Championships and is bridging badminton with video games!  To find out more information about Multiball and Martin here's his LinkTree: linktr.ee/delvasport -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    15. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Oceania, TUC Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 24:29


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this podcast, Gronya and Justine give you a recap on our recent tournaments - Oceania Championships and Thomas & Uber Cup. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    117. Peter Gade (DEN) - mindset of a legend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 53:15


    We have, the legend himself, Peter Gade on this episode of the podcast! In this episode, he dig into his badminton journey and how he was able to achieve what he achieved. We also talk about his passion for badminton and how the Peter Gade Academy sets out to develop world-class singles players. Check out the Peter Gade Academy here: https://petergade.com/ -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    14. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - How to recharge when you're burnt out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 21:49


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this podcast, Gronya and Justine discuss the importance of taking breaks from training to maintain optimal performance Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    116. Ygor Coelho (BRA) - Believe. It will pay off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 37:42


    Welcome Ygor Coelho from Brazil - a Men's Singles player with highest world ranking of 30. He was the 2019 Pan Am Games champion and competed at 2 Olympic Games - Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, and has his sights on Paris 2024. In this episode, he talks about his journey and how his upbringing has helped shape his outlook in badminton and life. Follow him on Instagram: @co3lho12 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    13. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Training when you're injured

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 38:13


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this episode, Gronya and Justine discuss how they train through their fair share of injuries and make the most of the situation they have had to face. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    115. Henri Vervoort (NED) - instinctive badminton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 45:20


    Welcome Henri Vervoort! I was lucky enough to record this episode in-person at the Dutch National Training Centre in Papendal. He's a professional coach since 2006 having coached in Denmark, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany and Italy. He has the highest European coaching degree, is a BWF 2 tutor, shuttle time expert and a part of the Badminton Europe pool of experts for giving coaching education. He is the current head singles coach for the Netherlands. In this episode, he talks about many things, including his knowledge in propaganda and how important it is to know what type of players you're coaching. Don't miss this one! -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    12. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Finding Development Areas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 42:46


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this episode, Gronya and Justine talk about how they find the areas they need to develop to improve their badminton and how they make a plan around it. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    114. Ruud Bosch (NED) - getting to your peak faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 38:55


    We welcome Ruud Bosch back onto the podcast! His episode on Asian vs European Training Styles is one of our most listened episodes. In this episode, he talks about how he plans his athletes' high performance program and is working on how to get their players to reach their peak at an earlier age. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    102. Introducing TBP Ft. Badminton Lights Out (BLO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 26:22


    Plot Twist! Re-introducing Justine Villegas from episode 91 and Gronya Somerville from episodes 12, 33 and 62! They're going to be joining The Badminton Podcast by producing a new featured segment of the podcast: Badminton Lights Out (aka BLO). So you'll be hearing a bit of a different episode structure, new voices, new perspectives and new topics! Get excited, because they're going to shine the light on things that aren't commonly known in the badminton community. Let us know what you'd like to hear! Make sure you follow us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast -- SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    11. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Body Types

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 43:38


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    113. Kari Gunnarsson (ISL) - The A.I. Badminton Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 39:22


    Meet Kari Gunnarsson, a former professional MS player from Iceland, who grew up in Denmark. He's building a startup called Clutch that is developing a training app for badminton players using Artificial Intelligence, with the mission to make badminton coaching accessible to any player in the world. Check our his blog about how sport makes you better at life here. Get in contact with Kari via the website and Instagram. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    10. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Olympic Qualifications Already?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 28:28


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this episode Gronya and Justine explain in a bit more detail what Olympic qualification looks like in terms of the rules and what tournaments players need to play. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    112. Daniel Fan (AUS) - Coaching is not about you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 41:55


    We welcome Daniel Fan back onto the podcast - from episode 38. A lot has changed in his transition from a professional player to a full-time coach. He has been doing great things with head coach Nick Kidd, and we talk all about it on this episode. Get into contact with him FB (or if you want to do some road cycling with him!): Daniel Fan -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    9. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Badminton Controversies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 29:35


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Gronya and Justine bring you a bonus episode where they chat about some of the most absurd and funny things that has happened to them on a badminton court. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    111. Jasmine Trophy Hunter (AUS) - Badminton for Females

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 39:28


    Many of you will know Jasmine Wong, or should we say Jasmine Trophy Hunter! On this episode, we talk about her badminton journey and why she started playing badminton seriously again after giving it up. She also talks about her vision for badminton, especially for girls/women, and how her brand is helping to bring more female players to the sport. Follow her on IG: @jasminetrophyhunter -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    110. Thank you for 2021 - Jeff & Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 9:34


    THANK YOU FOR 2021! WE LOVE YOU ALL! Jeff & Henry -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    8. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Work-Badminton-Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 38:04


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Justine and Gronya interview Jeff Tho (TBP host) to better understand how he balanced his high-achieving academics while playing badminton and continues to juggle multiple jobs now. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    109. Stuart Brehaut (AUS) - Olympic insights & badminton's future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 51:37


    Meet Stuart Brehaut - former Olympian, 3 x Commonwealth Games Athlete and current Australian National Head Coach, who is also a superstar at golf! In this episode, we recap on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games from an Australian perspective, and chat about the future of independent badminton players, and where Stuart thinks we're heading as a sport. Follow him on IG: @stuartbrehaut Or send him an email: stuart.brehaut@badminton.org.au -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    7. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Riding Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 30:33


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Justine and Gronya talk about Gronya's Europe stint on how she tackles tournaments, trainings and her mental health for the months she's been away from home. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    108. Fee Teng Liew (ENG) - Is Badminton Mentally Healthy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 43:45


    Our guest is 22 year old, former professional badminton player Fee Teng Liew from England who is a current Sport and Exercise Psychology student at Loughborough (Luff brah) University. During her professional badminton days, she spent 2 years living in Malaysia and Indonesia to train, compete, and eat lots of good food! It also wasn't long ago that she won the English National Badminton Championships with mixed doubles partner, Max Flynn in 2020. Fee has a big passion for mental well-being and believes that having a healthy mental state and an understanding of what is going on in our minds is so crucial to succeeding in every other part of our personal and professional lives too. She is currently doing a research project on mental health in elite badminton players and how badminton differs...so on today's episode we not only explore her story but dive deeper in this topic. Follow Fee at: Her blog: http://www.feetengliew.com/ Instagram: @mindfullyfee / @feetengliew - Contact her to be a part of the research if you have a BWF world ranking! -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    6. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Money Talks (NFA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 37:02


    NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE! The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Justine and Gronya discuss the struggles of financially supporting your badminton career and a few ways you can earn money and better yourself while achieving your athletic dreams. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    107. Elias Bracke (BEL) - Stop Complaining, Start Working

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 34:44


    Our guest is 23 year-old Elias Bracké from Belgium. He has had multiple 3rd place finishes at Future series, a final at an international series and has been able to beat several top 100 players in his career so far. Hear his badminton story and what he hopes to achieve in bringing badminton into prime-time for Belgium. Follow him on Instagram: @eliasbracke -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    5. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Training with weaker sparring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 32:46


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this episode, Justine and Gronya interview Abhinav Manota and talk about his story and how to improve as a player with limited sparring partners. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    106. Pinakin Godse (AUS) - the physio strokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 58:20


    We talk to Pinakin Godse - a former professional badminton player and now a physiotherapist with a Masters in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy. Tune in to hear about a physio's view on badminton injuries and how to best take care of your body. Follow him on Instagram: @sportsphysiotherapistpinakin Or contact him via email: physiotherapistpinakin@gmail.com -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    4. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - What we wish we knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 35:00


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Justine and Gronya discuss what they wish they knew when they were starting badminton all those years ago, knowing what they know now. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    105. Brittney Tam (CAN) - how to quit badminton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 38:09


    Former Canadian badminton player, Brittney Tam is our guest on this episode. She has competed for Canada at the Commonwealth Games, Pan Am Championships and World Championships. She has a very interesting story - starting badminton when she was 5, and her transition out of the sport to discover new passions. Follow her on Instagram: @brittneytam -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    3. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - Badminton then & now with former world No. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 47:56


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Justine and Gronya interview their National Team coaches, Stuart Brehaut (AUS) and Rikke Olsen-Siegemund (NZL) who are both ex-players about what has changed from when they played 10+ years ago compared to now. They discuss differences in tournaments, athletes and training programs. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    104. Steven Stallwood & Callum Hemming (ENG) - Partnering your best mate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 40:03


    Meet best friends, Callum Hemming and Steven Stallwood. They're an English MD pair that started playing together when they were 9 years old... and now they're paired up to play against the world at the 2021 Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup Finals. Hear the pros and cons about playing with your best mate! Find them on Instagram: @callumhemmingg & @steven_stallwood -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    2. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - How to train during lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 36:26


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. With many of us still abiding by COIVD restrictions, Gronya and Justine discuss how to train during lockdowns so that you can stay fit and ready to get back onto court when things open up again! Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    103. Alex Dunn (SCO) - Badminton isn't everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 42:02


    Alex Dunn, from Scotland, has a current WR of 37 for Men's Doubles with Adam Hall, and has won several international titles at the Scottish Open, Austrian Open and Welsh Open. In this episode, we talk about badminton (of course) but things that he enjoys outside of badminton including his interest in Sports Sciences. Find him on Instagram and Twitter: @Alexdunn_13 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    1. TBP ft. Badminton Lights Out - How to plan your training program

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 48:41


    The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. They discuss the different phases of training you can incorporate leading up to a competition and what each of those look like in terms of on-court and gym training. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    101. Fabio Caponio (ITA) - No sacrifice, no victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 44:52


    Welcome, Fabio Caponio, the number one MS playerr in Italy with a WR of 154. Hear the sacrifices that he has made on his journey, where he had to move 1000km away from his family at 12 years of age to pursue his badminton career. Follow him on Instagram: @fabio_caponio -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    100. Robin Tabeling (NED) - road to Tokyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 48:11


    THIS IS THE 100TH EPISODE OF THE BADMINTON PODCAST!!! On this episode, we chat to mixed doubles specialist, Robin Tabeling from the Netherlands. He's ranked 17 in the world and has just competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This recording was done before the Games themselves, so hear about his preparation and thoughts going into the Games. Follow Robin on Instagram: @robin.tabeling -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    99. Talia Ng (CAN) - learn to be your best

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 47:44


    On this episode, we welcome 19-year-old Talia Ng from Canada as our guest. She's a student-athlete who is completing an undergraduate degree and trains for badminton competitively. Most recently, she won a bronze medal at the Senior Pan Am Championships in Women's Singles. In this episode, she talks about her life and her journey in badminton, academics and all of the other ventures that's she's involved in - including yummy macaroons! Follow Talia on Instagram: @talia.ngg -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    The Tokyo 2020 Show - Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 28:31


    Here's episode 11 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. It's the last show of the Games! Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Women's Doubles Gold Medallists, Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu from Indonesia. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    The Tokyo 2020 Show - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 27:47


    Here's episode 10 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik from Malaysia. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    The Tokyo 2020 Show - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 23:19


    Here's episode 9 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Ratchanok Intanon from Thailand -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    The Tokyo 2020 Show - Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 29:56


    Here's episode 8 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Kevin Cordon from Guatemala. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

    The Tokyo 2020 Show - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 24:37


    Here's episode 7 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Kento Momota from Japan and Beiwen Zhang from USA. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

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