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Ben Karpinski is already known as the 'sports guy on The Gareth Cliff Show'... here he's unleashed for a full hour to indulge in the world of sports with people who really know what they are talking about.

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    Here's your weekend of sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 11:57


    CliffCentral.com — The 6 Nations comes to a thrilling climax this weekend, with Wales in pole position for the title. The Aussie Grand Prix gets the F1 season underway, loads of top class golf, and why World Rugby is missing the plot in a very big way with regards to their new global playing system.

    The Aussie ball tampering saga explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 53:31


    CliffCentral.com — It has been nearly impossible to keep track of all the off-field happenings during the South Africa vs Australia test series. It was always going to be a highly-anticipated series, but it has delivered above and beyond like we could never have imagined. Ben comprehensively documents everything for you here, in a must listen to podcast.

    Crossing the line with an Australian

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 41:36


    CliffCentral.com — The SA vs AUS test series is drawing all kinds of fans in who don't want to miss a minute of the action. Ben keeps the intensity up by crossing the line on numerous occasions with Australian Dennis Freedman. Much to enjoy here, including Ben being accused of being the poster boy for political incorrectness.

    The Business of Speed with sprinter Thando Roto & coach Hennie Kriel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 54:23


    CliffCentral.com — Ben welcomes Ray Wicksell back to studio for a special discussion around sprinting and the business of speed. He brings SA sprint sensation Thando Roto and his coach Hennie Kriel along for this, with the four them covering a multitude of topics in studio.

    Remembering the late great Sir Roger Bannister

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 41:02


    CliffCentral.com — While Ben takes a little golfing break, he prepares a little look back into the life of Sir Roger Bannister for you. More than just a sportsman, the late Sir Roger changed the sport of athletics forever, and created one of the most iconic moments in sport - going under the 4 minute mile barrier. Ben recaps on this while also bringing you the latest from the world of rugby and cricket.

    F1 Confidential

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 52:51


    CliffCentral.com — New month, new episode of TheBounce Show bringing you closer to the world of sport. Ben recaps on the latest headlines, what to look out for in March sports-wise, an Australian politician is put in her place about gender equality, and Kevin Sanders from Ultimate 10s comes in to talk about a very unique event. Then a special Formula 1 feature from a man within the industry who wishes to stay anonymous, while sharing some amazing insights to the sport.

    SA's Top 100 golf courses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 48:37


    CliffCentral.com — The much-anticipated Golf Digest Top 100 golf courses in South Africa edition is out. Ben interviews editor Stuart McLean on what goes into compiling the list, what courses are judged on, and how the list has evolved. Ryan Reid and Michelle van der Westhuizen from Fancourt join in on the conversation, talking about SA's no.1 course and the resort in general. Finally a special guest drops by to talk about some exciting content coming up on the show.

    Rugby Software for the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 41:04


    CliffCentral.com — This week Ben delves into innovation that could be the future of how we approach rugby at junior levels. Brendon Shields from Ruggo.net talks about his platform, and how we can all develop a greater understanding on how to play the game, and monitor our strengths and weaknesses with ease. Ottis Gibson under the spotlight, Ronaldo's Champions League 100, and so much more.

    A Look into the World of Long Driving with Joe Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 47:41


    CliffCentral.com — Ben got to hit balls this week on the range with 2x World Long Drive champion Joe Miller. Get his thoughts on the growing game, how he got into it, and what makes him the champion he is. Then onto why the Proteas are so bad right now, and how this could be a long lasting thing. It's too cold at the Winter Olympics and the return of the Champions League.

    Football & Winter Olympicking, plus some Usain Bolt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 45:43


    CliffCentral.com — Ben gets up close and sort of personal with Usain Bolt, but the meeting leaves him with doubts on his hero's future path in sport. Wade Pretorius catches you up on the latest from the world of football. The Winter Olympics countdown and related stories... then what you have to look forward to sports-wise in February.

    Jacques Kallis & why he will never get the credit he deserves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 40:11


    CliffCentral.com — Ben has been mulling over something for quite some time, and feels this week he should finally get it off his chest. It's the issue of Jacques Kallis... will he ever be honoured for the legend he is? Tough topic, but Ben dives into it - along with updating you on what else is happening in the world of sport right now.

    Is Kohli a Good Captain & What's Happening with Allister Coetzee?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 46:35


    CliffCentral.com — The Proteas are series winners against India. Ben picks up on the big stories around this, Lungi Ngidi's debut and if Virat Kohli is the captain India needs right now. The latest in SA rugby news with Tank Lanning, who actually has some insights on the Allister Coetzee situation, then some pre Winter Olympics excitement, and Ben's thoughts after playing the revamped Royal Johannesburg and Kensington East Course.

    Sporting excellence and an Ashes wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 53:20


    CliffCentral.com — This week Ben chats to Justin Woolford, Group CEO of Conqa Sports, about excellence in sport and the unique objective of his organisation. With the Ashes done and dusted, Dennis Freedman then returns to talk about England being average, and what we have to look forward to when Australia tours South Africa for Tests in March.

    Previewing the Sporting Year Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2018 45:48


    CliffCentral.com — Ben is back and raring to go with all the big sporting events you need to know about in 2018. Going from month to month, he previews all the big things you need to know about, and plan ahead for. Your sporting year starts right now!

    2017 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 52:51


    CliffCentral.com — In the final episode of #TheBounceShow for 2017, Ben recaps the sporting year from January to December. All the big happenings and talking points, enjoy them right here.

    Epic Cape Town 7s Road Trip Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 52:48


    CliffCentral.com — Ben returns from his epic road trip to the Cape Town 7s with a full pre-Christmas sports show. It involves Wham!, a lot of Bob Menery and a full recap of his time with the Suzuki Vitara which took him to the Cape Town 7s. All the big sports stories of this week also get a rundown so click on play and enjoy.

    Footballers Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2017 39:35


    CliffCentral.com — This week on TheBounce Show Ben brings you a whole host of big name interviews. No seriously, he sat down with a bunch of important ex-footballers like Robbie Fowler, Ruud Gullit, Matthew Booth and Mark Fish to talk FIFA World Cup, Bafana and so much more. This is really quite a podcast.

    Varsity Sports & the Gary Player Invitational recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 49:30


    CliffCentral.com — This week on TheBounce Show, Ben interviews Michael Varney from Varsity Sports about a special weekend of sport happening in Durban. Richard Asher then talks about a bold new rugby book that he's planning on writing, with Ben then recapping on his weekend at the Gary Player Invitational. This includes a megamix of insights from the Black Knight himself.

    Premier Skills & LiefdeWen Rugby Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 56:05


    CliffCentral.com — With Bafana not making it to Russia, and France winning the #RWC2023 bid, Ben tries to move towards positive things. He chats to Graham Robinson from Premier Skills, finding out what the programme is about and what they are doing in South Africa this week. Then Bouwer Bosch comes into studio to talk about #LiefdeWen rugby development, and discuss some difficult topics in SA Rugby.

    Rugby, Soccer & Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 42:56


    CliffCentral.com — The international rugby window fires up this weekend, so Ben chats to rugby man Zelim Nel. He gets his thoughts on the Boks' opening clash against the Irish, and the selection posers that Allister Coetzee faces on this tour. A look at Bafana Bafana's current situation, and all you need to know about the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

    Cricketing Travels & Dennis doing Pakistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2017 52:39


    CliffCentral.com — Ben returns from an interesting cricket trip to Rwanda last week. A trip that was only eclipsed by Dennis Freedman who had 15 crazy days in Pakistan. He joins Ben to reveal all from his trip, and the state of a country desperate for international cricket to return.

    Rugby catch-up with JW Coetzee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2017 43:13


    CliffCentral.com — Into the final leg of the rugby season, so Ben gets some heavyweight rugby insights into studio in the form of JW Coetzee. A return guest, JW shares his thoughts on the Springbok season so far, what they will look to gain out of the end of year tour, the Currie Cup, and SA's World Cup bid for 2023.

    National Anthems & Tiger's next Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 46:11


    CliffCentral.com — Ben is back in studio to bring you the latest from the world of sport and provide you with two different featured discussions - national anthems in sport and Tiger's next comeback. Ben thinks they are both stupid and has plenty of reasons for why he thinks this.

    Kyle Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 52:50


    CliffCentral.com — Kyle Porter is another one of Ben's favourite golf follows on social media. As head golf writer for CBS in America, Kyle is a golfing personality with a wealth of wisdom and insights on the current game. Catch their conversation here, along with the latest from the South African cricket and rugby world.

    Dave von Hoesslin Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 50:18


    CliffCentral.com — With much (negative) discussion around the Boks right now, Ben decided to bring an ex-Springbok, Dave von Hoesslin, into studio. They chat about what we can expect from the upcoming match against the All Blacks. They also delve into Dave's career and get an understanding of the challenges involved for players going through the ranks.

    Ben Stokes, the 'Bok bounce back' & the Presidents Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 44:13


    CliffCentral.com — Ben takes a knee for sport this week on TheBounce Show. Putting the spotlight on what is happening in America right now and what South Africans can learn from it. There is also Ben Stokes fighting in the street, the 'Bok bounce back' and what to look out for in the Presidents Cup.

    The Sorry State of South Africa's Sports Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017 49:02


    CliffCentral.com — Ben gets down and dirty over the latest Bok thrashing, uncovering some less than pleasant thoughts around the disaster. You then get to hear from Otis Gibson now that he is the Proteas coach, the latest that is happening in football, and even a F1 update after the Singapore GP.

    eKasi Cricket

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 43:14


    CliffCentral.com — The cricket season is officially underway in South Africa as the Momentum eKasi Challenge played out with the Titans beating the Lions in Hammanskraal. This isn't just an ordinary exhibition match however, it is something that takes the game to communities who aren't ordinarily exposed to it. Ben chats to Nkosinathi Mahlangu from Momentum about the fixture, plus one of the Titans' stars, Alfred Mothoa.

    Going to Pakistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 47:02


    CliffCentral.com — After a week away in paradise, Ben is back to bring you the latest from the world of sport. He also chats to Dennis Freedman who is about to embark on a whirlwind fact-finding trip of Pakistan. A country that has been denied international cricket over safety concerns, the ever fearless Dennis plans on finding out exactly what the cricketing environment is over there right now.

    End of Month Sports Catch-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2017 44:28


    CliffCentral.com — Never one to miss a sporting beat, Ben brings you the latest stories that are bringing August to an end sports-wise. From Tiger's cock to AB's announcement, there is much to discuss. It is also the week of the Money Fight, round two of SuperRugby, the developments of the T20 Global League, plus loads of football.

    Up, Up & Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2017 52:20


    CliffCentral.com — Ben is back in studio finally and brimming with the latest sporting talking points. From Bolt's retirement, the start of the football season, to the Proteas' new coach... there is much to be discussed. Alan Ball from Flying Robot is the special guest talking all things drones and the many ways they are becoming part of our lives.

    Big Weekend Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 46:58


    CliffCentral.com — Massive sporting weekend ahead with the SuperRugby final, the final test between England and South Africa plus Usain Bolt's farewell in the 100m. Ben showcases it all here in a big preview to the weekend, with a whole bunch more as usual.

    Fan Engagement with Goodwill Moyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 50:53


    CliffCentral.com — Fans are increasingly getting closer and closer to the game, and so to are brands. Goodwill Moyo from Ideation Station is an expert in fan engagement, and a wealth of knowledge on how sport is moving into the future. He and Ben discuss a multitude of elements around this, and touch on how SA cricket is certainly moving in the right place on and off the field.

    Big Sporting Catch-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 47:34


    CliffCentral.com — Ben is back from his short break with lots to catch up on sports-wise. From the craziness of the final SuperRugby log, to the brilliance of the Proteas fight back, and what a legend Roger Federer is - get it all here.

    A Chat with Rugby Man Tank Lanning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 49:46


    CliffCentral.com — The British and Irish Lions have somehow taken the series against the All Blacks to the decider, but it still looks like a done deal. Ben chats to rugby man Tank Lanning about this and a whole lot more on the rugby front. He also previews the first cricket test between England and South Africa at Lords.

    The People vs Farhaan Behardien

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 56:01


    CliffCentral.com — Should Behardien be in the Proteas limited overs setup? Is he just a convenient scapegoat for the frustrated fans? Ben puts together a court case scenario where the player's merits are put on trial, with a judge's decision to provide the ultimate verdict. Special guests involved are Simmi Areff and Luway Mongie.

    International Rugby Session with Derek Alberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 52:56


    CliffCentral.com — The Boks seem to have turned the corner, and the All Blacks are primed and ready for the British and Irish Lions. Exciting times in international rugby right now, so Ben gets Derek Alberts into studio to discuss things. Derek proves to be an even better golf guest though, as the two get sidetracked in reviewing the recent US Open and some other sporting news.

    Proteas, US Open & Rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 52:41


    CliffCentral.com — Ben tries to pick up the pieces on the latest Proteas performance and tournament failure. The US Open is bringing the best of golf to the fore for a big weekend, and there is also a huge amount of rugby to cover too.

    Zelim Nel & Dennis Freedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 51:20


    CliffCentral.com — Two great guests, one action-packed show. It's rugby and cricket with all the other big sporting talking points thrown in for good measure. Essential listening for all sports fans.

    A Chat with Shane Bacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 48:40


    CliffCentral.com — Ben gives you a brief recap of what went down sports-wise in May, teeing up a special interview with Shane Bacon. Shane lives one of the greatest lives in sport, and has much to share on what's happening in golf right now, and what to expect at the US Open at Erin Hills.

    International Sports Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 44:36


    CliffCentral.com — The international sports are coming thick and fast from here. The Springbok squad just got announced, and the Proteas get their long English summer underway. Ben brings you up to speed on all this, while also talking SuperRugby, French Open, some football and his new obsession for drones.

    Kettlebell Sports with Jennifer Hintenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 48:20


    CliffCentral.com — This week kettlebell sports comes into focus, with multiple world record holder Jennifer Hintenberger coming into studio. Ben chats to her about her exercise journey, what drew her to the sport, and the amazing benefits that she is now transferring to her clients from around the world. All this plus some Aussie Rules commentary and a look at the SuperRugby weekend.

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