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Manchester Thunder, Vitality Superleague Champions', first podcast series hosted by TV and radio presenter Lindsey Chapman and featuring an exciting mix of topical chat with star quality guests and regular features.

Thundercast


    • Apr 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    4: ThunderBOLT: Game Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 33:12


    This time on the pod Lindsey and roving reporter Ed take you behind-the-scenes at a Manchester Thunder home game. Recorded live at Belle Vue, Lindsey speaks to new Thunder Captain Amy Carter about juggling her job as an NHS Doctor with the roles and responsibilities of leading the team. Amy gives us the gossip from inside the team as well as opening up about the challenges Thunder have faced coming into the Super League 2025. FANalysis goes out into the crowd to soak up the atmosphere on game day and well as delving into the tactics on court as Thunder chalk up a decisive win over Nottingham Forest Netball. Thundercast producer Ed Heaton takes charge of the mic, getting an exclusive interview with a very special guest…the fastest human on the planet - Usain Bolt - is in the house. Completing the game day experience, Lindsey chats with Thunderdome ‘MC' James (Ginge) Phipps about his relationship with the crowd and why the atmosphere at a home game is so special. Tickets for Thunder's next Arena Home Game on Sunday 18th May at the M&S Bank Arena are available here: https://bit.ly/panthers-2025 If you would like to get in touch with the podcast or be part of FANalysis, we'd love to hear from you: Email: hello@a-linedmedia.co.uk Instagram: @lindseychapmanpresenter 

    3: Going Global!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 32:11


    Thundercast goes global as presenter Lindsey Chapman welcomes netball royalty to the podcast. Former England Netball Head Coach and valued member of the Thunder family, Tracey Neville, joins live from Australia to give her thoughts on the changes to the Netball Super League for 2025, the Thunder Squad and offers an insight into the coaching mid-set of good friend Karen Greig. As Head Coach of Melbourne Mavericks, Tracey already works with many of the new rules coming into the NSL this year, including squads of 10 and the Supershot. But how will they impact the game here? FANalysis has an international feel as Lindsey is joined by a Thunder fan who lives and plays in Luxembourg. Flying the Thunder flag abroad, Ali Gardner talks key players, game management and what Thunder need to do differently to push for the premiership this year. With the NXT Gen League already underway and with a number of injuries within the Thunder Super League squad, the role of the Thunder pathway is more important than ever. New Pathway Head Coach Eliza Morgan shines a light on the movers and shakers in the NXT Gen squad as well as explaining how the league dovetails with Karen Grieg's squad. There are also some brilliant tips for young players wanting to make that step up to the Pathway. Don't forget to get your tickets for Thunder's first home game of the season – it's a big one against Loughborough Lightning on Sunday 18th March at the AO Arena, tickets available here https://www.manchesterthunder.co.uk/tickets/. To enter Thunder's brilliant community competition – sponsored by the AO - to win a bespoke kit for your team head to the website https://www.manchesterthunder.co.uk/win-a-bespoke-netball-bundle-from-vx3/. Ts and Cs apply. If you would like to get in touch with the podcast or be part of FANalysis, we'd love to hear from you: Email: hello@a-linedmedia.co.uk Instagram: @lindseychapmanpresenter 

    2: The Thunder Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 33:48


    From the introduction of the Supershot to the world of Men's and Mixed Netball, TV Presenter and International netball Commentator Lindsey Chapman brings the latest news and views from inside the Manchester Thunder camp. Previous Thunder captain Natalie Metcalf talks to Lindsey about women's health and staying involved in the game during pregnancy. Always generous with her answers, Nat shares player advice and thoughts as well as opening our eyes about playing the game with the Supershot rules in place.   In FANalysis – our dedicated supporter zone - Thunder superfan Vikki Harrison explains why she loves watching Thunder so much, what she's hoping to see from the squad as season '25 develops and the quirky nicknames she's given the players on court. If you would like to take part in FANalysis, contact details are below. Jacob Reilly-Cooper, club captain of Manchester Thunder Men's and Mixed Netball, joins Lindsey to discuss how opening the sport up is encouraging new players and fans to take part. Manchester Thunder is the first fully integrated elite-level Women's Men's and Mixed franchise in the world. If you would like to get in touch with the podcast or be part of FANalysis, we'd love to hear from you: Email: hello@a-linedmedia.co.uk Instagram: @lindseychapmanpresenter 

    1: Thundercast Is Here ⚡️

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 29:48


    Ahead of Netball Super League 2025, TV Presenter and International netball Commentator Lindsey Chapman brings the latest news and views from inside the Manchester Thunder camp. Lindsey talks with Head Coach and Franchise Director, Karen Grieg, about the recruitment process and how she settled on the 10 players who make up the new Thunder squad. Always open and honest, Karen offers insight and strategy ahead of the new season. Grass roots netball player and long time Thunder fan, Fiona Tate, chats with Lindsey about her thoughts and hopes for the season in the inaugural FANalysis – a dedicated space to hear from Manchester Thunder fans. Lindsey then visits a training session at Manchester Metropolitan University to meet the squad, finding out about their quirks and qualities ahead of the new year. If you would like to purchase tickets to the arena games with our exclusive podcast discount, please click here. If you would like to get in touch with the podcast or be part of FANalysis, we'd love to hear from you: Email: hello@a-linedmedia.co.uk Instagram: @lindseychapmanpresenter

    S2 Ep6: Looking Ahead To The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 40:17


    In this very special episode of Thundercast, we are joined by FOUR time winning Superstar Kerry Almond, to give her take on the 2022 th-undefeated season. We are also joined by Manchester Thunder Managing Director Debbie Hallas, who answers those burning questions you all want to know about signings including how the registration window works, salary caps, squad sizes and breakdowns, the import process and more! If you're a big netball fan, this really is an episode not to be missed! 

    S2 Ep5: Finals, Friendship and Finding Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 37:35


    Coaches Karen Greig and Tracey Neville join Lindsey to reflect on Thunder's unbeaten season - so far, as they head towards Finals Weekend.  They discuss their friendship, why they're always striving for perfection, leaving players on a roundabout and play our version of Mr and Mrs!  

    S2 Ep4: Thunder and Lightning - Very, Very Frightening!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 27:54


    Manchester Thunder Head Coach Karen Greig and Loughborough Lightning Captain Natalie Panagarry face off against each other, ahead of the two teams' Netball Superleague Clash on Monday 28th March. The only two teams in the competition who remain unbeaten this season, but who will blink first?

    S2 Ep3: BMT - Big Match Temperament

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 31:57


    The squads are in, and the stage is set. It's that time of year again - the start of Netball Superleague 2022. Lindsey Chapman is joined by new signing Shadine van der Merwe and newly appointed Thunder Captain Laura Malcolm, in what is a very exciting week for Manchester Thunder, with the big opening weekend in Birmingham.

    S2 Ep2: Rise Again: Reloaded

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 34:05


    It's bigger, it's better and it's back for 2021... After proving an overwhelming success last year, the Rise Again Festival returns to Belle Vue Sport Village, Manchester, for this massive curtain raiser event. All 11 Superleague franchises are competing along with two elite men's Netball teams. Lindsey gets the low down from Manchester Thunder's Kerry Almond and Managing Director of Knights Men's Netball, Lewis Keeling. Let the contest begin...

    S2 Ep1: Thundercast Series 2 - The Moment You've Haythornth-waited For

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 31:13


    We're back, and we're ready to roll with Thundercast series 2. Last season, we took you on the rollercoaster ride of the 2021 season, bring you the highs and the lows, along with the latest news, player insights and big name guests. And we've got so much more coming your way for the 2022 season. We thought we would start the new series with a bang, and get right to the centre of things. To help us to just that, we are joined by two superstars of the netball world - Manchester Thunder Head Coach and Director of Netball, Karen Greig, and England Rose and new Thunder signing for 2022, Natalie Haythornthwaite.

    S1 Ep9: Episode 9 FINALS SPECIAL - And Then There Were 4...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 32:48


    And just like that... we're heading to the Finals weekend of the Vitality Netball Superleague 2021 season. 20 rounds, 11 teams, 2 venues and 4 precious spaces available in the Semi-Finals. From here, everything starts again, and that elusive trophy is entirely up for grabs. In this very special episode, we look ahead to the big Finals weekend with the people right at the heart of the action. We talk to Manchester Thunder head coach Karen Greig, Team Bath head coach Anna Stembridge, Leeds Rhinos head coach Dan Ryan and Loughborough Lightning head coach Sara Francis-Bayman. This is an episode not to be missed!

    S1 Ep8: Episode 8 - Listen Before It's Scone..!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 57:45


    With Manchester Thunder over half way through the 2021 netball Superleague season, we find out what it's like inside the Superleague as we head towards the business end of the season. We look at things from a few different angles, and speak to a few guests who help us to do just that. The umpiring sensation that is Gary Burgess joins us to take us right down to the sidelines, and we also talk to 3 Thunder players including our ultra talented team captain Emma Dovey and 2 of our 2021 training partners - Alicia Scholes and Millie Sanders. This really is an episode not to be missed!

    S1 Ep7: Episode 7 - Getting defensive...in a good way!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 52:35


    With the Vitality Netball Superleague and community netball now back, we are getting very defensive at Thundercast, with Manchester Thunder's defensive players - Kerry Almond and Rebekah Airey joining us. Manchester Thunder's new Performance Operations Director, Tracey Neville, also drops in, talking tactics, team sheets and a view from the bench along side Karen Greig.

    S1 Ep6: Episode 6 - Guess Who's Back...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 50:56


    Thundercast is back for 2021. With only a couple of days until the start of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague season, we catch up with head coach Karen Greig and Managing Director Debbie Hallas to get all the behind the scenes gossip, from pre-season training, to safety protocols and an exclusive player announcement!    We also catch up with captain Emma Dovey to get her thoughts going in to the new season, as well as finding out all about Malawi Queen - Joyce Mvula, and her roots of how she got in to netball. It really is an episode not to be missed!

    S1 Ep5: Episode 5 - Power, Passion and Mince Pies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 43:51


    Manchester Thunder has always been known for it's dominant midcourt players. Looking forward to the 2021 season Lindsey talks to Caroline O'Hanlon and Amy Carter about the commitment and drive needed to boss the centre third. Ahead of the Christmas binge we talk health, fitness and food with strength and conditioning coach Daniel Pyke and sport nutritionist James Cameron, and Lindsey reveals some important dates for your diary...

    S1 Ep5: Episode 5 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 0:36


    S1 Ep4: Episode 4 - Boob Catching and Growing A Pair

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 46:02


    S1 Ep4: Episode 4 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 0:36


    S1 Ep3: Episode 3 - Head to Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 45:09


    Lindsey discusses the tricks of the coaching trade with Manchester Thunder Head Coach and Director of Netball, Karen Greig, and Dan Ryan, Head Coach of brand new Superleague franchise Leeds Rhinos Netball. Signings, training and the Performance Pathway along with news, tips, gossip and your questions.

    S1 Ep3: Episode 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 0:41


    S1 Ep2: Episode 2 - Oh Captain, My Captain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 33:05


    Lindsey talks leadership on and off court with Manchester Thunder Captain Emma Dovey,  everything England with Vice- Captain Laura Malcolm and Co-Vice Captain Kathryn Turner drops in for a chat about netball-life balance. Plus your questions, the latest on the return of Community Netball and an exclusive announcement about the 2021 Thunder squad.

    S1 Ep2: Episode 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 0:38


    S1 Ep1: Episode 1- Let's Go Thunder, Let's Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 45:05


    The official Manchester Thunder Netball Podcast. Joining international netball commentator and host Lindsey Chapman in the first of this groundbreaking series, former England Roses Head Coach Tracey Neville, Thunder defensive legend Kerry Almond and Franchise Managing Director Debbie Hallas. Talking netball through Coronavirus, that England gold medal and the controversial super shot.

    S1 Ep1: Episode 1 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 0:48


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