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Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Zak Chelli, Leon Hughes and Al Siesta.Chelli reviews his upset win over David Morrell, is eyeing a fight with Callum Smith next and reveals he dropped Ben Whittaker in sparring.Hughes reflects on the start of his career and he states he wants to go on to become the face of Zuffa.Siesta previews his fighter Murat Gassiev's heavyweight clash with Tony Yoka and he'd like Gassiev to take on Moses Itauma should he emerge victorious.They also discuss Tyson Fury appearing at UFC Freedom 250, with Fury teasing a 'big announcement' regarding his future.-•You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".•For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxing•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Mike sits down with Barry Jones to discuss the upcoming Carolina Code Conference. But first, we've got some Fabled News and WWDC News Sponsors Alderon Games The Mad Botter AI Offer Carolina Code Barry on LinkedIn Mike's Blog Coder Radio Discord
As self-proclaimed President of the Jessie ‘Bam' Rodriguez appreciation society, we welcome fan favourite commentator and former World Champion boxer Barry Jones to The Opening Bell Pod to assess the latest Bam performance. Is Inoue a weight too far and a fight too soon? We discuss the latest on the FURY – AJ saga while running the rule over the upcoming fights including Ryan Garner's title eliminator and Lewis Crocker's trip down under. Make sure you follow and subscribe to The Opening Bell on socials and check out supporting us on Patreon or Apple + with our thanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Barry Jones is a decorated ex-boxer turned pundit and analyst, a former WBO super-featherweight world champion who's returning to Dublin this summer for a couple of key events in the calendar. First he'll be ringside to call Pierce O'Leary v Mark Chamberlain at the 3Arena in August – then he'll be back the following month to bring us Katie Taylor's retirement bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park, which was finally announced last week. Along with the Zuffa card spearheaded by Callum Walsh v Tyler Denny and a world title shot for Aaron McKenna, it's a mental summer for Irish boxing, and who better than the world's best boxing pundit to talk us through it? Barry discusses the inner drive of a top champion, life after boxing for Katie and why honesty is the best policy on the mic – no matter what pressures might be applied in favour of a house fighter. We also hear about Dublin's integral part in his own world title journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week on Toe2Toe, Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by former heavyweight Audley Harrison to break down the epic Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley showdown. They debate whether the fight should've been stopped early, what comes next for Dubois, and why Audley insists Moses Itauma isn't ready for the new heavyweight champion.Gary and Barry also dive into the biggest boxing stories of the week — including David Benavidez stepping up to heavyweight to face Oleksandr Usyk, and a look ahead to Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic.•You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".•For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxing•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guest Shane McGuigan.The esteemed trainer previews his fighter Chris Billam-Smith's upcoming bout with Ryan Rozicki, which will be the first live televised Zuffa show in the UK.Should CBS triumph, they discuss whether he could fight Jai Opetaia next and predict who'd win if the pair were to meet.They also react to the news that Anthony Joshua will finally take on domestic rival Tyson Fury later this year providing he wins his comeback contest against Kristian Prenga.You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlinkListen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sportsYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Where Dave, Whitney, and Keelea process the church's bold new vision for multiplication and what happened when everyone wore name tags. They explore the difference between artificial connection and authentic community, discuss what "parish ministry" looks like in central Wisconsin, and explain why leadership is inviting feedback on a vision that's still forming. Whitney shares her transition off staff, the team reflects on mission trips that shaped their thinking, and they answer the question: "How do we get to a place where week five, we still remember names?" This isn't about building bigger—it's about going deeper and wider across the region. Books Mentioned: - Dwell by Dr. Barry Jones
Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Richard Riakporhe and Ellie Scotney.Riakporhe reacts to becoming British heavyweight champion following his devastating knockout win over Jeamie TKV and he's targeting a future world title shot.Following his comprehensive triumph over Arslanbek Makhmudov, they also debate whether Tyson Fury will finally face domestic rival Anthony Joshua.Scotney then reviews her unanimous decision victory over Mayelli Flores, which saw her become undisputed super bantamweight champion, and she'd love to fight legend Amanda Serrano.You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlinkListen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sportsYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Has Tyson Fury still got it? Barry Jones joins Buncey to preview the Gypsy King's return after 16 months away. Will it help or hinder? Plus, insight from former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, and a look ahead to the rest of the card, including Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis.
Want to know more about Moses Itauma? How good is he, and how good can he become? Buncey sits down with boxing's hottest prospect to find out what makes him tick and learn more about his path to this point. We also hear from his promoter, Frank Warren and his opponent this weekend, Jermaine Franklin. Plus, there's analysis from former world champion Barry Jones.
On this week's episode, Andy Scott is joined by Barry Jones to break down all the major stories in the world of boxing — including John Fury's latest comments about his son Tyson, Michael Conlan's retirement, and much more.We also hear from Jake Paul as the countdown continues towards Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper, and Barry explains why he believes Ellie Scotney could steal the show.Plus, Head of Zuffa Boxing Dana White joins us to outline his plans to sign more boxing talent and share new details on the organisation's partnership with Sky SportsToe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
What's next for Anthony Cacace after becoming a two-time world champion? The Belfast fighter was simply too good for Jazza Dickens at the 3Arena in Dublin. Barry Jones joins Buncey to dissect the fight and debate whether a unification showdown with Emanuel Navarrete could be next. They also preview George Liddard vs Tyler Denny for the British and Commonwealth middleweight titles in London, and a middleweight world title fight in Orlando.
Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Lawrence Okolie and Sky Sports boxing journalist John Dennen.They discuss Oleksandr Usyk's controversial fight with Rico Verhoeven and debate whether the WBC should be sanctioning the bout for the world heavyweight title.Okolie looks ahead to his upcoming contest against Tony Yoka and is keen to take on Agit Kabayel so he can he secure a future shot at heavyweight king Usyk.They finish by previewing Conor Benn's clash with Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury's return against Arslanbek Makhmudov.Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Can Fabio Wardley make a successful defence of his world title, or will Daniel Dubois become a two-time champion? Ahead of their fight in May, Buncey speaks to both men at the launch press conference. Barry Jones joins and makes the argument on why we could be in for a great fight. And Queensberry boss Frank Warren is also on the pod.
On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast, we sit down with Barry Jones of NRG Hockey. Barry is a hockey coach (inline, street, and ice) out of Perth, Australia.A few areas on this episode we discuss:Finding mentors and resources while being off the traditional hockey sceneCoaching evolution into Non-Linear methodsTraining design via Gamifying and bringing problems to be solvedImportance of psychological safety in learningExploratory learning and self-organizationBeing a hockey incubator for allBenefits of taking away player's best asset within problem solvingCheck out Hockey's Arsenal all over the web:Twitter @HockeysArsenal (@CoachRevak for Greg)Hockey IQ Podcast Spotify or Apple Podcasts or on our websiteYouTube @HockeysArsenalFacebook @HockeysArsenalNewsletter HockeysArsenal.Substack.Com
This week, Andy Scott is at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium to preview Tyson Fury's return fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.We hear from the 'The Gypsy King' himself on his motivations for coming back, why Makhmudov and a potential trilogy fight against former undisputed king, Oleksandr Usyk.We also hear from Fury's opponent, Arslanbek Makhmudov and promoter Frank Warren, plus expert analysis on the fight from former World champion Barry Jones and Sky Sports Boxing journalist, John Dennen.Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Can Tyson Fury be the sport's saviour after vowing to make boxing great again? The Gypsy King joins Buncey to reveal why he's ended his retirement, why he's convinced another world title is within reach, and why he's decided to go without a trainer. We also hear from his promoter, Frank Warren, and his opponent, Arslanbek Makhmudov. Plus, Barry Jones breaks down the fight and explains what each man must do to get the win.
Did Brandon Figueroa and his team go too far with their celebrations? And what's next for Nick Ball? Barry Jones joins Buncey to analyse a lively fight in Liverpool, where Ball lost his world title after hitting the canvas twice in the 12th. Plus, as the fighters gathered at London's Olympia last week to announce the MVP-promoted all-women's card on 5 April, Buncey catches up with many of them.
Can Wilder still be the fighter he once was, and how much does Derek Chisora have left? Barry Jones joins Buncey at the launch press conference ahead of their April fight to ask what we can expect from both men. Buncey also sits down with the pair, as well as the promoters involved, Frank Warren and Kalle Sauerland.
On this week's episode, Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by esteemed trainer Joe Gallagher and super-featherweight star Anthony Cacace. We break down a bumper weekend of boxing, as Josh Kelly becomes IBF light‑middleweight champion after defeating Bakhram Murtazaliev, Jarrell Miller delivers a truly hair-raising moment, and Joe gives his honest take on the Shakur Stevenson–Conor Benn face‑off. We also hear from Anthony Cacace ahead of his clash with Jazza Dickens, as he updates us on camp and his mission to become a two-time world champion. Plus, Joe talks Lawrence Okolie, working with Frazer Clarke, and plenty more.Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Ai slop as usual for shownotes. If HKJ pays me some of those HKDs then I'll maybe make an effort. Until then, eat your robot kibble and enjoy the show! Australia Day tensions at home and political shocks abroad drive this packed episode of The Two Jacks. Joel (Jack the Insider) and Hong Kong Jack unpack the Liberal–National implosion, leadership manoeuvring, hate‑speech laws and neo‑Nazi “martyrs” springing from Australia Day rallies and a near‑catastrophic device in Perth. They then cross to the US for the fallout from the ICE killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretty, Kristi Noem's precarious future, Trump's political instincts, and Mark Carney's Davos warning that we now live in a world with “no rules.” Along the way they dissect Brexit's economic hangover, EU over‑regulation, India's Republic Day contrast with Australia's low‑key national day, and finish with sport: Premier League title nerves, Australian Open heat controversies, bushfires, and a final detour through film censorship trivia in Ireland.00:00 – Theme and intro00:25 – Welcome back to The Two Jacks; Joel (Jack the Insider) in Australia and Hong Kong Jack set the scene for episode 142, recorded 27 January, the day after Australia Day.Australian politics and the Liberal–National implosion00:40 – Coalition “no more”: the decoupling of Liberals and Nationals, and whether Anthony Albanese is the Stephen Bradbury of Australian politics or a quiet tactician.01:10 – How Labor's racial vilification moves and 18C history boxed the opposition in; Susan Ley's failed emergency‑sitting gambit on antisemitism laws.02:00 – Firearms law changes and new powers to ban hate groups like Hizb ut‑Tahrir and the National Socialist Network, and the role of ASIO referrals and ministerial discretion.03:10 – Canavan's “slippery slope” fears about bans being turned on mainstream groups, and what that reveals about the Nationals' hunger for anti‑immigration rhetoric under pressure from One Nation and Pauline Hanson.Centre‑right parties in a squeeze04:00 – The Nationals as the “five‑percenters” who pull the coalition's agenda with a small vote share; listener Bassman calls them the “un‑Nationals.”05:00 – Global “tough times” for centre‑right parties: the pincer between moving to the centre (and leaving a vacuum for far‑right populists) or moving right and losing the middle.05:40 – Hong Kong Jack's argument for broad churches: keeping everyone from sensible One Nation types to inner‑city wets under one tent, as Labor did with its far‑left “fruit loops” in the 1980s.07:00 – Decline of small‑l liberals inside the Liberal Party, the thinning ranks of progressive conservatives, and the enduring “sprinkling of nuts” on the hard right.Leadership spills and who's next07:20 – Susan Ley's lonely press conferences, Ted O'Brien's silence, and the air of inevitability about a leadership spill before or by budget time.08:20 – Why the leadership needs “strength at the top”: the Gareth Evans line to Hawke – “the dogs are pissing on your swag” – as a metaphor for knowing when to go.09:20 – Conversation about Angus Taylor, Andrew Hastie, Ted O'Brien and even Tim Wilson as possible leaders, and why the wrong timing can make almost anyone opposition leader.10:40 – History lesson: unlikely leaders who flourished, from Henry Bolte in Victoria to Albanese, once dismissed by his own colleagues as a long shot.11:40 – Albanese's long apprenticeship: learning from Howard's cautious style and the Rudd–Gillard chaos, and his instinct for the national mood.Listener mail: Nationals, Barnaby and “public bar” politicians13:00 – Listener Lawrence compares One Nation to Britain's Reform Party; asks if Barnaby Joyce's baggage (drought envoy rorts, “Watergate,” drunken footpath photo) undermines his retail skills.14:20 – Debating whether Barnaby ever was the “best retail politician” in the country; why he works brilliantly in rural and regional pubs but is “poison in the cities.”16:10 – The “public bar” politician ideal: Barnaby as hail‑fellow‑well‑met who genuinely likes the people he's talking to, contrasted with Whitlam and Fraser looking awkward in 1970s pub photo ops.17:20 – John Howard scrounging a fiver to shout a round, Barry Jones dying in Warrnambool pubs, and why Bob Hawke and Tony Abbott always looked at home with a schooner.Australia Day, antisemitism and street violence18:00 – Australia Day wrap: The Australian newspaper's “social cohesion crisis” framing after antisemitism, violence and extremist rhetoric.19:10 – Perth's rudimentary explosive device: ball bearings and screws around a liquid in a glass “coffee cup” thrown into an Invasion Day crowd at Forrest Place; police clear the area quickly.21:00 – Melbourne: small March for Australia turnout, scuffles between their supporters and Invasion Day marchers, arrests likely to follow.22:10 – Sydney: March for Australia rally of around 2,000 ending at Moore Park, open mic session, and the selection of a man wearing a Celtic cross shirt who launches into a vile antisemitic rant.23:20 – His subsequent arrest in Darlinghurst and the Section 93Z charge (publicly threatening or inciting violence on racial or religious grounds), with possible three‑year jail term and $11,000 fine.24:40 – Why the speech appears to meet the elements of the offence, and how such defendants are quickly turned into martyrs and crowdfunding heroes by the extreme right.26:10 – The psychology of self‑styled martyrs seeking notoriety and donations; parallels with “Free Joel Davis” signs after threats to MP Allegra Spender.Australia Day vs India's Republic Day27:20 – Australia Day clashing with India's Republic Day: Joel only just realises the overlap; Jack has known for years.28:00 – History recap: Australia Day as a 1930s invention, not a national holiday until Keating's government in 1995; its big cultural take‑off in the 1988 Bicentennial year.29:10 – India's enormous Republic Day parade: 10,000+ guests, missiles and tanks on show, EU leaders in attendance, congratulations from President Trump and President Xi – easily out‑shining Australia's low‑key day.30:00 – Why big military parades feel culturally wrong in Australia; the discomfort with tanks and squeaky‑wheeled machinery rolling down main streets.30:30 – The 26 January date debate: protests by Invasion Day marchers vs “flag shaggers,” plateauing protest numbers, and the sense that for most Australians it's just another day off.31:20 – Arguments for a different nation‑building day (maybe early January for a built‑in long weekend), and the need for a better way to celebrate Australia's achievements without performative patriotism.32:40 – Local citizenship ceremonies, Australia Day ambassadors and quiet country‑town rituals that still work well in spite of the culture war.Minneapolis outrage, ICE shootings and US politics34:20 – Turning to the United States: the shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretty by ICE agents in Minneapolis and the shock it has injected into US domestic politics.34:50 – Video evidence vs official narrative: Pretty appears to be disarmed before being shot; the administration initially claiming he was planning a massacre of ICE agents.35:40 – Trump's early blame of Democrat officials and policies, then a noticeable shift as outrage spreads more broadly across the political spectrum and the Insurrection Act chatter cools.36:20 – Tom Homan's deployment to Minneapolis, the demotion of Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino, and reports that Homan will now report directly to President Trump rather than Kristi Noem.37:10 – Internal GOP friction: suggestions Noem relished confrontation, while Homan did not; speculation Noem may be the first cabinet‑level casualty.38:00 – Use of children as bait in immigration operations, American citizens detained, and two civilians shot dead by ICE; discussion of likely multi‑million‑dollar compensation exposure.39:00 – Allegations of bribery and “missing 50 large,” the checkered backgrounds of some ICE agents and rumours about extremist links and failed cops finding a home in ICE.40:00 – A snap YouGov poll: 46% of respondents wanting ICE disbanded, 41% opposed, and how this feeds the narrative that Noem will be thrown under the bus.Sanctuary cities, federal power and Pam Bondi's letter41:10 – Trump's boastful but error‑strewn talk on Article 5 of the NATO treaty, and his correction that still belittled allies' sacrifices in Afghanistan.41:40 – Casualties by nation: US 2,461, then significant losses from the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Australia, Poland, Spain and others – disproving Trump's “America alone” framing.42:30 – Sanctuary cities vs federal supremacy: recalling the 2012 Arizona case where the Supreme Court confirmed immigration enforcement as a federal responsibility, and how that collides with sanctuary policies.43:10 – Pam Bondi's letter to Minnesota's governor after the second ICE killing: reported threat to pull ICE agents in exchange for electoral records, and the ominous implications of such demands.Greenland, Davos and market games44:00 – Trump's Greenland obsession revisited: from bluster at Davos about tariffs on European allies to a supposed “deal” that no‑one, including the Danes, can define.44:40 – How tariff threats knocked markets down, then his Davos announcement walked them back and sent markets up; Ted Cruz warning Trump that crashing 401(k)s and high inflation would make the midterms a bloodbath.45:40 – Japan and the US bond market: a brief panic in Japanese bonds, a Danish super fund's sale of US Treasuries, and the longer‑term vulnerability given that Japan, China and the EU hold so much US debt.46:30 – Trump's relentless pressure on the Fed for lower rates in an inflationary environment, and the comparison with Erdogan's disastrous low‑rate, high‑inflation experiment in Turkey.Davos speeches and a world with no rules47:10 – Mark Carney's standout Davos speech: we now live in a geopolitical environment with “no rules,” and the post‑WWII rules‑based order has largely broken down.47:50 – Carney's planned March visit to Australia and likely address to a joint sitting of Parliament, plus his reputation as a sharp, articulate central banker.48:20 – Hong Kong Jack's scepticism about “international law” as more fiction than practice; non‑Western powers paying lip service while ignoring it in reality.49:00 – The German Chancellor's more consequential Davos speech on EU failures, competitiveness, and the need to reinvent Europe, backed in by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.49:40 – The “Sir Humphrey” view of the EU: you can only reform Brussels from the inside, not from outside as Brexit Britain is discovering.Brexit's economic hit50:10 – Chancellor Mertz's critique of EU over‑regulation and the “world champions at regulation” line; the EU as an anti‑competitive behemoth that lost its free‑trade roots.50:50 – Why countries like Spain struggle alone but “pack a punch” within the EU's collective GDP; Brexit as a decision to leave the world's biggest trading bloc.51:20 – UK Office for Budget Responsibility analysis: since the 2016 referendum, estimated UK GDP per capita by 2025 is 6–8% lower than it would have been, with investment 12–18% lower and employment 3–4% lower than the “remain” counterfactual.52:10 – How these losses emerged slowly, then accumulated as uncertainty persisted, trade barriers rose and firms diverted resources away from productive activity.52:40 – Jack challenges the counterfactual: notes that actual UK GDP growth is only a couple of points below EU averages and doubts that UK governments would have outperformed Europe even without Brexit.53:20 – Joel's rejoinder that the OBR work is widely accepted and that Brexit has created profound long‑term impacts on Britain's economy over the next 5–10 years.Sport: cricket, Premier League and Australian Open heat55:20 – Australian cricket's depth: promising leg‑spinners and other talent juggling Shield cricket with gigs in the Caribbean Premier League, Pakistan Super League and more.55:50 – Premier League title race: Arsenal's lead cut from seven to four points after a 3–2 loss to an invigorated Manchester United that also beat City in the derby.56:30 – The “sugar hit” of a new coach at United, reverting to a more traditional style and the question of how long the bounce will last.57:10 – Australian Open “Sinner controversy”: oppressive heat, the heat index rules for closing the roof, Jannik Sinner cooked at one set all before a pause, roof closure and air‑conditioning – and then a comfortable Sinner win.58:00 – Accusations about coach Darren Cahill lobbying tournament boss Craig Tiley, and why the footage doesn't really support conspiracy theories.58:30 – Djokovic's soft run after a walkover, the emergence of 19‑year‑old American Tien with Michael Chang in his box, and Chang's devout‑Christian clay‑court glory at Roland Garros.59:20 – Heatwave conditions in southern Australia, fires in Victoria and the Otways/Jellibrand region, and a shout‑out to firefighters and residents under threat.Final odds and ends01:00:20 – Closing thoughts on Australia's weather extremes, hoping for a wind change and some respite for the fireys.01:00:50 – Jack's trivia nugget: Casablanca was once banned in Ireland for not being “sufficiently neutral” and not kind enough to the Nazis, segueing to bans on Lady Chatterley's Lover and Australian censorship history.01:02:00 – Sign‑off from Joel (Jack the Insider) and Hong Kong Jack, promising to track the Perth bombing case, hate‑speech prosecutions, Canberra leadership moves and the unfolding Minneapolis/ICE scandal in future episodes.
On this week's episode Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by Chris Billam-Smith, Don Charles, and Dr Ezekiel Adamu.Former WBO cruiserweight champion Billam-Smith reveals a timeline for his return to the ring and the big names on his hitlist.Six months on from his split from Daniel Dubois, Charles reflects on how things ended, his 'complex' relationship with Derek Chisora, and who he thinks would represent the best comeback fight for Tyson Fury. Nigerian promoter Dr Ezekiel Adamu discusses his ambitious plans to grow boxing in Africa and hopefully stage a huge marquee event soon.Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
In this conversation, I speak with Barry Jones, an ice hockey coach based in Australia who works with the Perth Inferno Women's team. Barry shares his remarkable journey from working with people with disabilities to enbracing the principles of ecological dynamics and aplying them with an eleite level team where his team has just 45 minutes per week to train whilst competing interstate. Three Key Takeaways:Autonomy carries emotional weight: Barry discovered that when athletes transition from being controlled to becoming autonomous decision-makers, they begin to wear failure personally. This emotional shift requires coaches to understand the psychological safety needed when athletes are learning to become independent thinkers, particularly with athletes who may have been conditioned to wait for coach direction.'Environmental sports' shape how games are played: Barry introduces the concept of "environmental sports"—the idea that sports reflect the cultural and sporting environment they're played in. Ice hockey in Australia is influenced by AFL, basketball, and cricket, creating a different flavour of the game compared to Canada or the US. Understanding these sociocultural constraints is crucial for effective coaching.If you're comfortable, you're not learning: Barry's coaching philosophy centres on creating productive discomfort through battle games with time constraints. Rather than flow drills where players rehearse scripted movements, every training task places athletes in decision-making situations that mirror game pressures. This approach demands that both athletes and coaches feel uncomfortable in their learning.Join The Guild of Ecological Explorers to dive deeper into conversations like this and connect with practitioners exploring constraints-led approaches in their own contexts. Head to www.thetalentequation.co.uk and click the 'join a learning group' button.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.Ready to explore these ideas further? Join The Guild of Ecological Explorers – a community of practitioners committed to deepening their understanding of ecological dynamics and constraints-led approaches. Head to www.thetalentequation.co.uk and click the 'Join a Learning Group' button to become part of this transformative conversation
On this week's episode of Toe2Toe, Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by the cast of Giant, the new biopic of 'Prince' Naseem Hamed.We hear from Naz himself, who reflects on watching the film for the first time, his incredible career and his relationship with Brendan Ingle.The star of Giant, Amir El‑Masry, talks about stepping into the role of Naz, the intense training process, and what it was like working alongside Pierce Brosnan. Plus, Barry and Andy delve into the latest boxing news — including Tyson Fury's announcement that he'll be returning to the ring this year.Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
After everything we saw in 2025, can 2026 possibly match it? Barry Jones joins Buncey to look ahead to a busy year in boxing. They talk through the fights already on the books, the ones that still need to be made, and work their way through the weight divisions to pick out the match-ups they most want to see.
Awards season has arrived, and it's time for the 5 Live boxing team to hand out their prizes for 2025. Buncey is joined by Barry Jones and Darren Barker to decide who takes fighter of the year, what was the standout event, and whether they can agree on anything at all. Six categories to get through from a year that will go down as one of boxing's best.
Andy Scott is joined by Barry Jones and legendary promoter Frank Warren for the last episode of 2025.They discuss AJ's KO win over Jake Paul and whether that may encourage Tyson Fury to agree to the British megafight. Plus potential dates, venues and whether the two rivals will have warm-up fights first.Andy and Barry also round-up all the week's boxing news including Terence Crawford's shock retirement from the sport.Toe2Toe is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/toe-2-toeYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Ringside Toe2Toe".For all the latest boxing news, head to skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk