Podcast appearances and mentions of bristol flyers

And then there were four. London and Leicester won both legs to progress to the semi-finals, whilst Sheffield came from behind and Newcastle hung on to a first leg lead to punch their tickets. Dan and Dave look back at the play-off quarter-finals.Cheshire Phoenix 89-79 Sheffield Sharks (PO)Sheffield Sharks 99-82 Cheshire Phoenix (PO) (Sheffield win 178-171 on aggregate)London Lions 81-76 Surrey 89ers (PO)Surrey 89ers 69-86 London Lions (PO) (London win 167-145 on aggregate)Bristol Flyers 55-78 Leicester Riders (PO)Leicester Riders 86-80 Bristol Flyers (PO) (Leicester win 164-135 on aggregate)Newcastle Eagles 78-71 Manchester Basketball (PO)Manchester Basketball 87-84 Newcastle Eagles (PO) (Newcastle win 162-158 on aggregate)A look forward to next week

We take you behind the scenes at a Bristol Flyers gameday on this week's episode of the Flyers Podcast.Joel and Sam speak to the many people that bring our home games to life at the SGS College Arena.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by Matchday Live:We take an look into the TV broadcast truck to learn how Flyers games reach your screens on DAZNFlyers MC Sam Hardy shows your his gameday setup to create the fan experience inside the WISE CampusPasquale Landolfi and Owen McCormack talk us through their gameday routinesWhat does a floor manager do on a Bristol Flyers gameday?We meet the team at 'The One Pizza Van', bringing our fans their excellent range of fresh pizzasWe chat to the retail team at the Flyers gameday merch standWhat do our DAZN commentators hear in their headsets during a Flyers home game?Operations Manager Mike Edkins explains how the team navigate three home games in a weekWe break down our three recent home games against Sheffield Sharks, Caledonia Gladiators and Surrey 89ersThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts and also available to watch on YouTube!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive, a product of UK-based sport media and technology company Matchday Media. Their origin sees the coming together of a Bristol-based specialist in sports video production and broadcast, and experienced media and technology partners. Through their first and flagship product MatchdayLive, the company have set out to democratise the ability for clubs and leagues across the globe to deliver broadcast quality, live and on-demand content, directly to their fans.

We welcome club legend Greg Streete to the podcast for our 100th episode, to reminisce on his 12 year playing career with the Bristol Flyers.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by Matchday Live:What has Greg been up to since retiring from basketball in 2018?Greg tells us all about his new career in the fire serviceGreg on being invited to speak to our 2024/25 roster ahead of their SLB Trophy Final earlier this seasonHear from Greg on inspiring the next generation of Bristolian basketball playersGreg looks back on the club's 20 year journeyWe learn how Greg first discovered basketball and his early years laying with the Bristol BombersA look back on some of Greg's favourite memories through the lower national leaguesWho were Greg Streete's mentors growing up?Greg reflects on being named club captain in 2009 and lifting silverware with the club in 2010We discuss the clubs transition to becoming fully professional in 2014 under Bristol SportGreg lifts the lid on his decision to retire from the gameQuestions from the mailbag and much more!The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts and also available to watch on YouTube!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive, a product of UK-based sport media and technology company Matchday Media. Their origin sees the coming together of a Bristol-based specialist in sports video production and broadcast, and experienced media and technology partners. Through their first and flagship product MatchdayLive, the company have set out to democratise the ability for clubs and leagues across the globe to deliver broadcast quality, live and on-demand content, directly to their fans.

The top three keep on winning, Bristol double their score in three days and Surrey and Newcastle split the weekend. Dan and Dave look back at all the action. Anything else happen this week in British basketball? Oh yeah, we did talk about that too... The licence fallout Leicester Riders 94-59 Bristol Flyers Newcastle Eagles 80-91 London Lions Sheffield Sharks 83-75 Manchester Basketball Surrey 89ers 89-99 Cheshire Phoenix Manchester Basketball 85-89 Newcastle Eagles Caledonia Gladiators 68-77 Surrey 89ers Cheshire Phoenix 94-122 Bristol Flyers

What a day for British Basketball as a New Era was launched in Birmingham! The Caledonia Gladiators made History with their first ever Women's title! Tea Adams joins the show to give us her Raw Emotions. Drew and Jay Breakdown the Newcastle Eagles landslide victory over the Bristol Flyers.

We take the Flyers Podcast on the road to the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, as we bring you a series of exclusive interviews from the club's trip the SLB Trophy Final.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:We wake up with producer Dan in the early hours of the morning for an 8am call time in Birmingham Go behind-the-scenes with the team at Brandvox and learn what it takes to bring a DAZN stream to lifePre-Final thoughts with Drew Lasker and Azania StewartWe meet Evan Walshe's dad!Step into the Bristol Flyers fan section with us to meet fellow members of the Flyers FamilyLive reaction as Flyers faced Newcastle Eagles in the SLB Trophy FinalThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts and also available to watch on YouTube!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive, a product of UK-based sport media and technology company Matchday Media. Their origin sees the coming together of a Bristol-based specialist in sports video production and broadcast, and experienced media and technology partners. Through their first and flagship product MatchdayLive, the company have set out to democratise the ability for clubs and leagues across the globe to deliver broadcast quality, live and on-demand content, directly to their fans.

History will be witnessed this weekend as the Super League Basketball Men's & Women's Trophy Final will be celebrated! Keddy Johnson of the Bristol Flyers and Mike Okauru of the Newcastle Eagles joins the show for a little preview.

This week we're joined by Pasquale Landolfi on the podcast, as he explains how he maintains an ‘always ready' mindset for the Bristol Flyers.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:Pasquale reflects on the Flyers' win over Dinamo BucharestLooking back on the ENBL campaign as a wholeHow have the extra ENBL games this season helped grow team chemistry?Pasquale looks back on how his role on the team has slowly changed over his three seasons with the FlyersLooking ahead to next week's SLB Trophy FinalWhat is Pasquale doing ing his spare now now he has graduated from University? Pasquale on growing up playing Basketball in Dorchester What can we do to build more junior National League basketball clubs in smaller areas of the country?Wrong answers only, this week's news and much more!The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts and also available to watch on YouTube!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive, a product of UK-based sport media and technology company Matchday Media. Their origin sees the coming together of a Bristol-based specialist in sports video production and broadcast, and experienced media and technology partners. Through their first and flagship product MatchdayLive, the company have set out to democratise the ability for clubs and leagues across the globe to deliver broadcast quality, live and on-demand content, directly to their fans.

Drew and Jay look to improve their Sales Pitch with The Sales Trainer. The Sales Trainer is an oganization founded by Stuart Pearce who also happens to be a Bristol Flyers fan and Sponsor. Stuart Pearce has spent 25 years coaching people. He tries to work his magic as Drew and Jay look to sell their early season MVP. https://thesalestrainer.uk

Welcome to the Big Fat Bristol Flyers Christmas Quiz!Five rounds of Flyers trivia in the comfort of your home to celebrate the Christmas holidays.No queuing for a beer, no sticky tables and no one heckling the answers!Play the quiz however you like. Get your Flyers Family together and play along on YouTube, or entertain yourself while you're wrapping those last minute Christmas presents via your usual podcast provider.The five rounds are:Round 1 - Bristol Flyers PlayersRound 2 - The Flyers PodcastRound 3 - 20 Years of the FlyersRound 4 - The ENBLRound 5 - The SLB / BBL in 2024The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts and also available to watch on YouTube!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive, a product of UK-based sport media and technology company Matchday Media. Their origin sees the coming together of a Bristol-based specialist in sports video production and broadcast, and experienced media and technology partners. Through their first and flagship product MatchdayLive, the company have set out to democratise the ability for clubs and leagues across the globe to deliver broadcast quality, live and on-demand content, directly to their fans.

Dan Edozie was brought up by his mother in London, moving between council accommodation and so constantly shifting from one school to another. He didn't know his father. It was a disrupted childhood that would become even more stressful when they tried to settle with Nigerian relatives in the United States. After unsuccessful trips to New York and Boston, mother and son tried a third time to settle in Los Angeles. Dan had just turned 12. Life wasn't easy. They outstayed their Visa leading to a life on the fringes of society. Dan learned how to pan-handle, to beg for money to get extra food. They slept where they could, sometimes on public transport, sometimes in the refuges of the city's infamous Skid Row. Fearing deportation back to the UK they set off at one point for Florida to stay with another distant relative. The journey came to a halt in El Paso when a passport check exposed their illegal status. Before leaving for the UK they returned to LA, continuing their fragile life. Then one day, Dan had an argument with his mother. She had made plans to stay at another refuge a bus journey away. Dan was hungry and although his mother wouldn't stop for him he went ahead and got some food at a nearby refuge centre. When he caught up with her, she was on a bus. Bewildered, he watched as the bus pulled away from a nearby bus stop and headed out of town. Although he had a good idea where she was going, Dan decided to take things into his own hands. He started to look for a place for the night. He was twelve years old, with no ID, no money and only a large black bin-bag containing his clothes. After being turned down by two refuges, a lady at a third started asking all the right questions. How old was he? Why was he on his own? She knew something needed to be done. The next 24 hours saw Dan scooped up by the US authorities. Within days, a foster home was found, and although he and his mother were in contact, a custody hearing went against her and for the first time in his life Dan found the stability he craved. Life was never easy in his new home, but as he puts it 'he looked after business' at school and started to excel as a Basketball player. By the age of 16 he was in the top 50 players of his age group in California. Scholarships followed and eventually he was picked up by one of the top College teams - Iowa State. When he turned professional he decided to return to the UK and played for the Bristol Flyers for six years, before opening his own Basketball training Academy, where young people in the St Paul's area of Bristol get a chance to be inspired by a man who has worked his way up from nothing. The height of his Basketball career came when representing England in the Commonwealth Games.He's still in touch with his mother, and he holds no malice towards her. His focus is on the future and the many things he'd like to achieve. But he looks back on that moment in Los Angeles when a young boy took control of his destiny and in doing so, changed his life forever.Producer: Elaina Boateng

The Cup was in full swing this week, but there was also time for Manchester to claim a first win, Cheshire to get a little revenge against Bristol and Leicester against Newcastle. Dan and Dave look back at all the action in the SLB this week. Surrey 89ers 86-79 Manchester Basketball Essex Rebels 70-84 Bristol Flyers (CUP) St Mirren 60-113 London Lions (CUP) Falkirk Fury 61-130 Leicester Riders (CUP) Nottingham Hoods 67-108 Cheshire Phoenix (CUP) Derby Trailblazers 88-93 Surrey 89ers (CUP) Reading Rockets 72-84 Sheffield Sharks (CUP) Leicester Riders 89-65 Newcastle Eagles Caledonia Gladiators 76-100 Manchester Basketball Cheshire Phoenix 92-86 Bristol Flyers

The trophy took centre stage as Newcastle took the first leg lead and Bristol punched their ticket to Birmingham. Meanwhile in the league Sheffield moved top of the table with two wins. Dan and Dave look back at the action and assess if Dave got a little too excited with Newcastle's Euro win? Did Dave go hyperbolic? Bristol Flyers 92-83 Cheshire Phoenix (TRO) Sheffield Sharks 86-71 Caledonia Gladiators Newcastle Eagles 95-91 Leicester Riders (TRO) Sheffield Sharks 93-85 Surrey 89ers Cheshire Phoenix 102-108 Bristol Flyers (TRO) (Bristol win 200-185 on aggregate) A look at the table and other musings

Our latest 20th Anniversary special of the Bristol Flyers podcast sees former SGS Basketball Academy star Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye join us in the studio to discuss the beginning of his playing career with the Flyers during the club's transition into the top-flight era.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:What led DLO to move to Bristol and join the SGS Basketball AcademyDwayne talks us through his career path after leaving the FlyersDwayne looks back on the Flyers final two years in NBL Division 1 before the club joined the BBLWe discuss the Flyers' 81-75 win over Surrey United in the 2013 BBL Trophy first roundWe talk about the very first Flyers BBL team in 2014/15Dwayne remembers his favourite moment from his BBL season with the FlyersDwayne discusses his relationship with Coach KapoulasA discussion around inspiring the next generation of Bristol BasketballHow did the SGS Basketball Academy help Dwayne receive a Division 1 scholarship with Bradley UniversityWe discuss the Flyers wins against Surrey 89ers and Basket Brno in the ENBLA bunch of rubbish Celine Dion jokes and much more!The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts and also available to watch on YouTube!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive, a product of UK-based sport media and technology company Matchday Media. Their origin sees the coming together of a Bristol-based specialist in sports video production and broadcast, and experienced media and technology partners. Through their first and flagship product MatchdayLive, the company have set out to democratise the ability for clubs and leagues across the globe to deliver broadcast quality, live and on-demand content, directly to their fans.

Some cracking games for Dan and Dave to get into this week as Cheshire and London remain undefeated in league play, whilst Sheffield split their double road weekend. Bristol Flyers 84-88 Cheshire Phoenix Leicester Riders 79-82 Sheffield Sharks Surrey 89ers 92-83 Caledonia Gladiators London Lions 89-79 Newcastle Eagles Cheshire Phoenix 87-86 Sheffield Sharks

We take a deep dive into the early history of Bristol Flyers in our latest 20th Anniversary special, as we welcome former Director of Basketball at SGS / Filton College Danny James and former club captain Captain Gareth Till to the podcast, to learn more about the early formation of the club and its journey through the National League.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:What was the basketball scene like in Bristol before the Flyers was formed?Danny and Gareth reminisce on moving from Plymouth to Bristol to play for the then Bristol BombersDanny recalls his earliest memories of meeting Coach Kapoulas and the conversations that led to him leading the newly-formed Bristol Academy FlyersWe discuss the very first Bristol Academy Flyers team almost 20 years ago and the players that were involvedDanny discusses his role as Head of Basketball at Filton/ SGS College and the formation of the Flyers player pathway that we see today.Danny recalls his early memories of coaching a young Greg Streete and Tyrone Treasure at Filton College, and how they set the blueprint for future young players receiving first team opportunitiesWe discuss the club's promotion to NBL Division One in 2007, and how the club needed to start becoming financially sustainable as they began to sign semi-professional import players.We talk about the Flyers' first taste of silverware with the 2010 National Cup and NBL Division One title in 2011Danny discusses his departure from the Flyers program in 2013 and how he discovered the interest from the Lansdown Family to take the club into the Bristol Sport era.We remember some of the former Flyers players and Staff who are sadly no longer with us anymore.A round up of the latest news, including the games against Sheffield Sharks, Inter Bratislava and much more!The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts and also available to watch on YouTube!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive, a product of UK-based sport media and technology company Matchday Media. Their origin sees the coming together of a Bristol-based specialist in sports video production and broadcast, and experienced media and technology partners. Through their first and flagship product MatchdayLive, the company have set out to democratise the ability for clubs and leagues across the globe to deliver broadcast quality, live and on-demand content, directly to their fans.

A great start to the league campaign for the London Lions as they post two wins in three days. Leicester and Newcastle also get wins on the board in their first outings, whilst Sheffield bounce back at home. Dan and Dave look back over all the action in the SLB this week. London Lions 92-68 Sheffield Sharks Newcastle Eagles 77-89 Manchester Basketball (TRO) Surrey 89ers 66-82 Leicester Riders Manchester Basketball 93-99 London Lions OT Caledonia Gladiators 71-94 Newcastle Eagles Sheffield Sharks 102-90 Bristol Flyers

We're joined by high-flyer Kendall Lewis on this weeks show, as he talks us through his career path to becoming a professional basketball player with the Bristol Flyers.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:Producer Jesse talks us through the video review system in the ENBLHow has Kendall settled into life in Bristol?Kendall talks us through his favourite Flyers plays so far this seasonWhat does Kendall like to do in his spare time away from basketball?Kendall talks us through his journey from playing in the Gwinnett County All-Star Game to graduating from Illinois State UniversityKendall explains the factors that helped him decide to begin his professional career in BristolKendall takes on our new feature “wrong answers only”We round up the last two games for Fyers, including the OT loss to Leicester and the feisty ENBL clash against Legia WarsawKendall takes on the fan questions fro the mailbagThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts and also available to watch on YouTube!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive, a product of UK-based sport media and technology company Matchday Media. Their origin sees the coming together of a Bristol-based specialist in sports video production and broadcast, and experienced media and technology partners. Through their first and flagship product MatchdayLive, the company have set out to democratise the ability for clubs and leagues across the globe to deliver broadcast quality, live and on-demand content, directly to their fans.

Send us a textThe team are away in Denmark - so we welcome Flyers CEO Lisa Knights back to the podcast to tell us all about the work that has gone in behind the scenes to form Super League Basketball in just 10 weeks.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:We read out some of the fan comments from our previous episodeLisa Knights explains how challenging the last 10 weeks have been for clubs up and down the countryWhere do you even start when it comes to building a league from scratch?Lisa praises the collaboration between clubs in launching the SLB in such a short timeframeWe learn about the SLB committees that were formed to each work on a different aspect of the businessHow much interest is there for new investment and clubs into the Super LeagueLisa explains the reasons behind the lack of communication from the SLB  to fans this summerWe learn more about the league's new commercial agreements, including Reebok and DAZNWhat does the SLB need to do now to ensure an extension of the interim pro licence?A step-by-step guide on how to watch EVERY Flyers SLB game on DAZN this seasonThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts and also available to watch on YouTube!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive, a product of UK-based sport media and technology company Matchday Media. Their origin sees the coming together of a Bristol-based specialist in sports video production and broadcast, and experienced media and technology partners. Through their first and flagship product MatchdayLive, the company have set out to democratise the ability for clubs and leagues across the globe to deliver broadcast quality, live and on-demand content, directly to their fans.

We take the podcast back on the road to our annual Bristol Flyers sponsors basketball tournament!On this week's show - proudly sponsored by Webgains:We meet our loyal partners at the tournament, with each team being coached by a Flyers first team playerSam draws a forfeit from the bucketWe break down the first leg of the ENBL playoff quarter final against BC SiauliaiA look back at the 37 point drubbing of Leicester RidersWhat is player index, plus minus, and how do we use it to calculate a players' efficiency?An exciting announcement ahead of the All-Star game this weekendThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

We take the podcast up the road to Burra Bristol to meet co-owner and Bristol Bears star Jake Heenan and launch a brand new partnership with the Bristol Flyers.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by Webgains:Jake Heenan shares his love for Basketball and the Bristol FlyersWe discuss the many links between Bristol Flyers and Bristol BearsJake meets Flyers captain Raphell Thomas-Edwards for the very first timeWho could lift more in the gym between Brad Greene vs Max Lahiff?Jake takes on our quickfire questionsJake and Raph discuss the challenges of running a business alongside their pro careersWe learn all about Burra Bristol and their growth since the COVID pandemicRaph and Jake go head to head in a Flyers v Bears Latte art competitionA round up of the GB International windowWe discuss the recently announced All-Star Game startersAnd much more!The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

We're joined by our newest Flyer Max Cooper on this week's episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by Webgains:The Flyers Supporters Club have made a sign for Pasquale LandolfiMax reflects on his time with the club so farWhat led to Max joining Bristol Flyers?Max shares his hobbies outside of basketball, including streaming on Twitch and playing golfWhat would it take for an Irish team to join the British Basketball League?Brad Greene is named a starter for Team South at the upcoming All-Star GameMax takes on our quickfire questionsWe preview the International window for Coach K and the GB National TeamBritish Basketball BEEFA roundup of the latest news over the past weekMax answers the questions from the mailbagThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

The Bristol Flyers Qualify for the ENBL Playoffs! Raphell Thomas-Edwards along with British Basketball League Commentator Joel Osborne join as we check in with the Flyers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

We learn more about Keddy Johnson's journey into professional basketball on this week's episode of the Flyers podcast - powered by Webgains. On this week's show - proudly sponsored by Webgains:Keddy reflects on the Flyers ENBL Group stage and what it means to (officially) make the playoffsHear from Keddy on how he's settled into life in the UKKeddy reveals all on his recent wrist injury and his return to actionWe discuss THAT viral layup that now has over 5million views on InstagramKeddy lifts the lid on his college career at West VirginiaWhat led to Keddy signing his first pro contract with the Bristol Flyers?Quickfire questions, news around the league, questions from the mailbag and much more!The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

Send us a textWelcome back to the first Visitor Elves episode of 2024.  I hope you had a good Christmas season and your plans for 2024 are shaping up.   In today's conversation, I'm going behind the scenes of Ashton Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football Club, Bristol Bears, and Bristol Flyers, with the wonderful, Dublin-born CEO Mark Kelly of Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter. We chat about:The exciting plans to develop a new Bristol Sporting Quarter with a 5,000-capacity conference centre,  two hotels, multi storey car park office, housing and retail space. How concerts such as Take That (June 2024) are the biggest drivers of staying tourists at Ashton Gate.How they had to turn down £10m of potential conference business last year as the facilities were just not big enough. Mark's career journey from a hotel management qualification to his amazing job today, which includes leading a new game reserve in Botswana for the Lansdown family. Some of his favourite places to eat include Aqua, Sow & Cow, and Cafe Burra (owned by some of the Bristol Bears players).  Enjoy the episode!Read the transcription here. To share your views on this subject and ask questions about the episode, head over to:InstagramLinkedIn This episode is sponsored by Hello Starling. Hello Starling, is an award-winning Media Planning and Buying agency that specialises in delivering advertising campaigns with great results for visitor attractions and destinations. They've worked with brands such as Bristol Zoo Project, Visit Shropshire, Visit Conwy, Visit Herefordshire and the National Tourism Office for Poland. If you want to be the centre of attention, visit hellostarling.com today. FREE GUIDE - 6 Steps to finding your Ideal Customer Do you want to know who your ideal customer's are and how you can focus your time and money reaching them? Download my FREE guide now. If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please take a moment to give me a few stars on Apple podcasts or Spotify, it helps to encourage more people to listen and learn from our stories.

Welcome back to the first Visitor Elves episode of 2024.  I hope you had a good Christmas season and your plans for 2024 are shaping up.   In today's conversation, I'm going behind the scenes of Ashton Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football Club, Bristol Bears, and Bristol Flyers, with the wonderful, Dublin-born CEO Mark Kelly of Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter. We chat about:The exciting plans to develop a new Bristol Sporting Quarter with a 5,000-capacity conference centre,  two hotels, multi storey car park office, housing and retail space. How concerts such as Take That (June 2024) are the biggest drivers of staying tourists at Ashton Gate.How they had to turn down £10m of potential conference business last year as the facilities were just not big enough. Mark's career journey from a hotel management qualification to his amazing job today, which includes leading a new game reserve in Botswana for the Lansdown family. Some of his favourite places to eat include Aqua, Sow & Cow, and Cafe Burra (owned by some of the Bristol Bears players).  Enjoy the episode!Read the transcription here. Huge thanks to podcast sponsor Noble Performs. Noble provide Unstoppable digital marketing to maximise your performance. From SEO to Paid Social and more, we have the tools you need.Find out more about host Kelly Ballard and the Visitor Elves here.Subscribe to the Visitor Elves newsletter, to receive the latest podcast releases and inspirational tips to help you with your visitor economy business. To comment and ask questions about the episode, head over to: InstagramLinkedIn If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please take a moment to give me a few stars on Apple podcasts or Spotify, it helps to encourage more people to listen and learn from our stories.

V.J. King starred for the Bristol Flyers leading them to their highest finish ever in the British Basketball League! He has now moved on to the German BBL playing for EuroCup Hamburg Towers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

We made it to Episode 200... join us for a chat at Steak of the Art with two very special guests!

Newly-appointed Bristol Flyers CEO Lisa Knights answers your questions on this week's episode of the Bristol Flyers podcast - proudly sponsored by Webgains.On this week's show:A pair of forfeits from the British Basketball League bucketLisa talks us through the long-term vision for Bristol Flyers and the British Basketball LeagueWe learn more about the Bristol Flyers Board of DirectorsHow will the recent improvements in game broadcast quality help drive the league forward?Learn more about Lisa's career to date, including 15 years working in the broadcast industry and over a decade with the Bristol Sport GroupAn update on the Flyers' new Arena at Ashton GateA round up of the latest news around the British Basketball LeagueLisa answers the fan's questions from the mailbagThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

We meet new signing Rowell Graham-Bell as we discuss his first week as a Bristol Flyers player.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by Webgains:Sam follows through on his British Basketball League forfeit.Hear from Rowell on how his move to Bristol Flyers first came about.Rowell reflects on his junior career playing for the Great Britain National Team.Rowell explains what it's like to be on the other end of a South West Derby.Quick fire questions, latest news, mailbag and much more.The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to https://www.webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

We're BACK for a brand new season of the podcast - proudly sponsored by Webgains.Bristol Flyers Captain Raphell Thomas-Edwards makes his long-awaited return to the show to talk us through our new-look Bristol Flyers.On this week's show:Hear from Raphell on what it means to be named club captainHow coaching in Germany has helped Raphell develop his game to the next levelRaph tackles our quick-fire questionsWe talk through the British Basketball League rebrand - including an exciting new feature to the showWe round up the key off-season news around the British Basketball LeagueRaphell answers your questions from the mailbagThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to https://www.webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

To the astonishment of all involved, the long-awaited LIVE season finale of the podcast actually came to fruition.Join over 250 happy pod listeners as Joel and Sam wrap up the 2022/23 Bristol Flyers campaign - featuring interviews with all of the players and staff, including a fan Q&A session too.On this week's show:Coach Kapoulas shares his thoughts on the 2022/23 BBL campaignThe players each share there favourite moments from the season.Jelani Watson-Gayles mum shares an emotional message to the Flyers Family.We thank our gameday volunteers and present a donation to the Bristol Sport Foundation's Project Takeoff.We spin the wheel one final time for a LIVE word of the week forfeit.The Flyers Family ask their final questions to our 2022/23 roster.The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The show will take a short break during the summer - but keep your ears peeled for future episodes dropping during the off-season.

We welcome Sam Comley and Amy Atkinson from the Bristol Flyers Supporters Club back to the podcast to reveal the winners of their 2023 end of season awards, as voted for by the fans.The Flyers Supporters club is an independently-ran group on Facebook, for members of the Flyers family to get together and discuss all things Flyers and British basketball.Over the past few weeks, supporters have been voting on the following awards:Defensive Player of the YearSixth Man of the YearChampagne moment of the seasonPlayer of the YearFeaturing a couple of fun awards, including podcast moment of the year!Getting involved with the Bristol Flyers Supporters Club couldn't be easier! Simply join the Facebook group via the link below to get involved in the conversation with fellow members of the Flyers Family.Join the conversation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/575022586251567 

Bristol Flyers are playing in Europe next season!

We're joined by legendary BBL commentator Daniel Routledge to preview the 2022/23 BBL playoffs.On this week's show:Dan shares his origin story of how he first got into commentating on British BasketballHear from Dan on what makes a great commentatorWe learn about about the many different voices that commentators hear in their headset during a broadcastDan gives his verdict on the Bristol Flyers' 2022/23 regular season campaignA look ahead of to the Flyers' BBL playoff quarter-final against Manchester GiantsA round up of the latest news around the league this weekWe ask Dan to spin our 'word of the week' wheel ahead of his Sky Sports commentary this Sunday.Dan answers the fan's questions from the mailbag.The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

We test Malcolm and Marcus Delpeche's twin telepathy on this week's episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast.On this week's show:Marcus explains some of the adjustments he's made to his game since joining the Sheffield SharksMalcolm and Marcus on the possibility of playing against each other in the BBL playoffsWe talk all things TikTok, as the twins discus their love of the short form video platformA blast from the past with some embarrassing picturesJoel pitches a new Delpeche chant for both Bristol Flyers and Sheffield Sharks fansWe test the twin's telepathy with a short quizA round of of the latest news around the British Basketball League this weekWe spin the wheel to determine this week's Word of the WeekMalcolm answers the fan's questions from the mailbagThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

We welcome Bristol Flyers legend Roy Owen to podcast, as he reflects on some of his favourite memories playing for the club.On this week's show:Sam Hardy dials in from his family ski holiday in the French Alps.We learn what Roy's been up to since leaving the Flyers in 2018Roy gives his verdict on the Flyers' season so far.A look back on Roy Owens seven year playing career with the Bristol FlyersRoy shares the story about how he first got into playing basketballHear from Roy on inspiring the next generation of basketball players.Roy shares some of his favourite memories from when he played for the club in NBL Division one.We discuss the growth of the Bristol Flyers programme since they joined the BBL in 2014.Roy names his all-time Bristol Flyers starting five.A recap of the annual Bristol Flyers sponsors tournament.Roy picks a winner for our recent Webgains Never Stop Learning challenge.We give the wheel a spin to decide our word of the week.The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

We welcome Head of Medical Craig Barden and Strength and Conditioning Coach Rich Clarke to the podcast, as we go behind the scenes with the club's performance staff.On this week's show:We learn about Craig and Rich's professional backgrounds and what led them to join Bristol Flyers.Craig tells us about his PhD that he recently received at the University of BathWe learn about how the Medical and S&C departments work together to help plan the weekly training scheduleCraig talks us through Basketball England's concussion protocol.Rich explains the Flyers' love of spike ball and how he incorporates it into trainingWe round up the latest news around the British Basketball League this weekThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

Thomas Bell joins us in the studio for a University of North Texas special, as we check in with former Flyer and UNT alum Zach Simmons over the phone.On this week's show:Thomas Bell gives his verdict on the Mean Green's season so far, after defeating Oklahoma State in the NIT quarter-final.TB reflects on his three year college career at NTU, including a famous win over Perdue in the NCAA Tournament.How much merch do players receive when they compete in March Madness?Hear from Thomas Bell on competing against his former UNT teammate Javion Hamlet in the British Basketball League this season.We get an update from former Flyer Zach Simmons, who is currently playing professional basketball in Portugal.Zach Simmons shares some of his favourite Flyers memories from his rookie season with the club.Who will be the next player from North Texas to join the Bristol Flyers?Hear from Thomas Bell on his experience at the TBT Tournament last summer.We round up UWE's BUCS National Championship final against Loughborough University.A reflection on Friday night's 99-60 win over the Plymouth City Patriots.We round up the latest news around the British Basketball League this week.Thomas Bell answers the fans' questions from the mailbagThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

The Bristol Flyers podcast is back on the road, as we take you behind the scenes on a midweek road trip to Manchester Giants.On this week's show:Flyers Team Manager Mike Edkins joins us on the team bus to talk about what he does on a day to day basis.We learn more about how the team travels to away games.We discuss the latest investment rumours in the league from Birmingham City striker Troy Deeney and 11x NBA All-star Allen Iverson.A round up of the latest news around the British Basketball LeagueThe return of Word of the WeekWe meet Flyers podcast producer Fred at the Manchester Giants gameElliott Wade from Hoopin'N'Lootin is back to give us his pre-game predictions.Tevin Olison's mum and uncle join us on the road.We talk you though the midweek game away to Manchester Giants.The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

One of the stories of the season is the focus of this week's BBL Show as Drew and Jay head down the M4 to Bristol to catch up with the mighty Flyers! Jelani Watson-Gayle - fresh from a call-up to the Great Britain National Team - is in the hot seat first with Jay as we get to know one of the BBL's newest British stars! We check in with Jelani and Mike Miller in our awesome new Teammates segment - where we put their knowledge of each other to the test! VJ King checks in to discuss his MVP-calibre season for the Flyers after winning the Molten Kevin Cadle BBL Player of the Month for January. We've got all of that AND much, much MORE ... so lock in for SZN Three, Episode Nine of the SHOOOOOW! Follow @britishbasketballleague on TikTok and @bblofficial on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to stay locked in to the BBL on socials and subscribe to our YouTube channel to be kept up to date with all of our latest content. #KnowOurName #BritishBasketball --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bblshow/support

We're joined by Elliott Wade from UK basketball jersey retailer and Bristol Flyers' Elite Partner Hoopin'N'Lootin to rank every 2022/23 BBL jersey on this week's episode of the podcast.Also on this week's show:Sam reveals an unfortunate mishap with his work e-mails at Bristol SportWe learn more about the Flyers back of short sponsor Hoopin'N'LootinHear from Elliott on his reasons behind sponsoring the Bristol FlyersWe discuss the recent upsets in the BBL Trophy competitionElliott reveals the best methods of securing the rarest jerseys on his websiteWe mark Valentine's day by checking in with Flyers fan Leslie Isaac, who proposed to his girlfriend Rebecca on court at the SGS College Arena in 2019The wheel returns for this week's Word of the WeekA look back on this week's news around the British Basketball LeagueThe ultimate rankings of EVERY 2022/23 British Basketball League jerseyHoopin'N'Lootin is the number one destination for new and vintage NBA basketball jerseys - click here to check out the website https://hoopinnlootin.com/ The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

BBL legend Drew Lasker joins us on the Bristol Flyers Podcast, as his makes an official apology to the Flyers fans for his pre-season predictions.Also on this week's show:Drew gives his verdict on the Flyers' strong start to the 2022/23 seasonDrew shares what it's like to compete against Bristol Flyers at the SGS College Arena.We preview Monday's BBL Cup Semni-Final against the London Lions.We hear all about Drew's recent behind-the-scenes road trip to Greece with the London LionsA look ahead to Friday's game against the London Lions, live on Sky Sports.We check out some of the great entries from the Bristol Sport Foundation's ‘figure of 8' challengeNews around the league, word of the week and more!The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

Join Mark Homer today as he interviews co-founder of award winning investment service Hargreaves Lansdown and majority shareholder of Bristol City FC, Stephen Lansdown CBE. Together they discuss the impact the pandemic has had on the financial market globally, why saving for your future is more important than ever and why people should take an active interest in their personal investments. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a lot of value accredited to trail commissions businesses, especially over the last 10-15 years. Company valuations that are based on repeat income seem stronger than those that are taking a one off chunk. If you're giving a good service then a client will stay loyal to you and you will continue to take that income. The more clients you get the more assets you have got and the more fees you generate. Governments are so much in debt due to the financial crisis and the pandemic, that you have to make your own precisions which is why saving is so important. Financial services platforms are in a good position to service that market. Healthcare, technology and renewable energy are good investment opportunities for now and the future. Whilst the timing of it is hard to predict, the reality is there will be inflation at some point. Inflation is needed because that is how assets recover and how we get ourselves out of debt. Cash is not great at the moment and the alternative to that is equity investment which is why the stock market is benefiting massively. There has always been a herd instinct in investment and many people tend to follow the crowd. You can follow it too far, and that is what makes the market. The market will not go up forever, and it will not go down forever, it will adjust along the way. A wise way to use your money is to firstly ensure you have a certain amount in cash to meet your short term expenditure so that you are never caught short. Secondly, get some income that gives you a guaranteed return with fixed interest rates. Finally look towards investing in growth and income with either equity or property. The fixed interest market is more of a property rental market these days. If you can find a good property/properties that can give you a good yield and can ensure you a good, guaranteed income then you can budget accordingly and make further investments along the way. People should take an active interest in their investments, that is what the platform Hargreaves Lansdown has done for people. It allows people to look at all their investments in one place, to make decisions very quickly and to get information on those investments. You have got to plan for your later life and your family at the earliest possible stage. The stock market and investments markets are the best place to do that. BEST MOMENTS “It was because other people were stealing our food off the table we decided to beat them at their own game.” “As long as we give you a good service, as long as we make sure your money is secure and you're happy and confident in what we're doing, then you're going to give us the instructions to do every transaction that you possibly can.” “The moment of truth arrives as to where all the balls are going to land once the government starts to withdraw stamp duty holiday, furlough, grants and all the rest of it.” “Everyone makes loads of money until the money stops coming in, and then it falls apart.” “There is no working together for the common good.” “They are all the ingredients for a good all around investment attitude.” ABOUT THE GUEST: Stephen Philip Lansdown CBE is an English-born Guernsey billionaire. He co-founded the British financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown with Peter Hargreaves. He is a founder of Bristol Sport and majority shareholder of Bristol Bears, Bristol Flyers, and Bristol City Football Club. Lansdown was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to business and the community in Bristol. ABOUT THE HOST Mark Homer is an entrepreneur investor.  He has worked with investment since he was 15 years old using the laws of wealth! He is a spreadsheet analyst with an impressive following from major publications including BBC Radio, The Wall Street Journal, The Independent, and co-authoring the UK's best-selling property books.  Mark has always looked for the best investment vehicle, and at the end of 2007 with Rob Moore the co-founder of Progressive Property his joint portfolio produced more profit than any of the other investments he'd tried in the last ten years, combined. CONTACT METHOD Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.‘Brought to you by Progressive Media': https://progressivemedia.uk/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Bell talks Thanksgiving, family and the FIFA World Cup on this week's episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. Also on this week's show:Thomas Bell makes his FIFA World Cup predictions.We learn more about Thomas Bell I and Thomas Bell II.What does typical Thanksgiving look like in the Thomas Bell household?We review the 78-73 win For Bristol Flyers over Cheshire Phoenix.Hear from TB on his basketball journey from North Texas to Bristol Flyers.Rapid-fire questions, news around the league, word of the week and questions from the mailbag.The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episode dropping every WEDNESDAY!

Adz, Grant and Pabz round up the weekends action, including the usual Bristol Flyers chat, Riders looking good, Pats great weekend, etc... The guys also play some IN OR OUT on recent BBL topics, including booing your team and using social media to highlight errors on comms or posts. There's a brief chat about the guys favourite narratives, before the BTR 5 and PREDICTIONS....

This week the guys discuss some of the topics and narratives from the previous weekends action. They look at the Eagles start and whether or not Marc Steutel is under pressure, are the Bristol Flyers now legit, are the Riders showing signs of struggling to keep up with the ever improving BBL and is there a growing expectation that the Lions should/ could win it all...

We're joined by Bristol Flyers' first new addition of the summer Tevin Olison, who shares his story of signing a first professional contract out of Youngstown State University.Also on this week's episode:Tevin reveals all on why he wanted to sign with the FlyersWe talk food as Tevin shares his opinion on a full English breakfastTevin shares his first impressions on some of his fellow Flyers teammatesWe look back on Tevin's college career, which saw him become the only NAIA player in all of college basketball to make the transition to the NCAA Division One level in 2021Tevin talks us through a typical day as he prepares to head to England to start his pro careerTevin answers your questions from the mailbag.

We welcome Sam Comley and Amy Atkinson from the Bristol Flyers Supporters Club on to the podcast to reveal the winners of the 2021/22 Supporters Club awards, as voted for by the fans.The Flyers Supporters club is an independently-ran group on Facebook, for members of the Flyers family to get together and discuss all things Flyers and British basketball.Over the past few weeks, supporters have been voting on the following awards:Most improved playerSixth man of the yearDefensive player of the yearChampagne moment of the seasonPlayer of the yearGetting involved with the Bristol Flyers Supporters Club couldn't be easier! Simply join the Facebook group via the link below to get involved in the conversation with fellow members of the Flyers Family.Join the conversation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/575022586251567 

The guys are lucky enough to be joined by Bristol Flyers very own, RAPHELL THOMAS-EDWARDS. He shares his feelings on this season, the playoffs so far and British Basketball on the whole.