Podcasts about wnbl

Our own Helen Williams sits down with Emma Baccellieri, one-half of the team that wrote the book, “Court Queens,” a celebration of the players, teams, and history of Women's Basketball. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Claudia Brassard, inaugural coach of Tasmania Jewels, joins Kaz and Producer Rhea to discuss her plans for the team as Tassie prepares to return to the WNBL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's sport is having its (overdue) time in the sun. And that includes the reborn Women’s National Basketball League. From a standing start just over a year ago, a partial privatisation and a new CEO has the competition thriving, and Sager has big plans for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week: The Townsville Fire are WNBL Champions, Aussie Hannah Green has won Golf’s Women’s World Championship in Singapore, and the Matildas have kicked off their Asian Cup Campaign with a W. For the key story, Women’s Ice Hockey Attendance records have been broken in the United States on the back of Team USA’s Olympic Gold Medal! *** Want to be a part of an Aussie World record attempt?! On International Women's Day (8 March), the NSW Office of Sport will attempt to take the most simultaneous selfies between 7:30pm-7:35pm! All you need to do is post a selfie to the IG main feed using #stadia2street between 7.30pm and 7.35pm AEDT from a public account [stories and private accounts can’t be counted]. *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. this Christmas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode we spoke about Townsville Fire winning a thrilling WNBL finals, previewed the 2 NBL play-in games, we then talked about the 2 Boomers FIBA Cup wins, NBA news and how Kuminga, Mathurin and Harden are fitting in with their new teams, did another a true/false finally we finished off with another classic pack! Please make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. 0:00 Kick Off 1:09 Throwback Jerseys for the week- Michael Redd and Carlos Boozer 10:30 Card of the week- NBL Topps Chrome 2023 Kai Sotto RC Relic Card 12:55 WNBL- Townville Fire win the WNBL championship in an epic game 2 OT thriller! 21:17 NBL Play-In Preview- SE vs Perth and Melb vs Tas 30:59 FIBA Boomers games 35:56 NBA- We talked about how Kuminga, Mathurin and Harden have adjusted with their new teams 43:07 True/False- McGee and Davis snubs, Sydney Kings break, Jazz in the tank and are the Spurs legit 47:52 Classic Packs- We opened up a pack of 1989-90 NBA Hoops 55:16 Outro Please sit back and enjoy and spread the word about Throwback Hoops. Much love Rob and Woody V

We chat to Fox Sport's Yvonne Sampson about all the hype from the opening weekend of the NRL starting this weekend in Las Vegas. We also cover the WNBL finals kicking off tonight and Shaun attempts to get Nat interested in his US Mens Ice Hockey story...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Lukas preview the WNBL Finals series that begins tonight in Townsville, and discuss the WNBL Awards.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mal, Jacinta and Eric reunite for a WNBL Grand final edition of the Triple Crossover. The three look at the series ahead from multiple angles, make a mixture of predictions, sprinkle a few locks in and play a game of Grand Final Trivia!

Brad and Boti start talk preview the Grand Final matchup between the Perth Lynx and the Townsville Fire in the WNBL. They also discuss all the awards winners and losers from the NBL Awards night and much much more. Brad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss 

In this week's episode we spoke about NZ winning the NBL Ignite Cup, gave our NBL award predictions, we then did some Hawks talk, spoke about the NBL play-in games as well as giving some thoughts on the WNBL Final, and finally we finished off with another a true/false! Please make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. 0:00 Kick Off 0:55 Throwback Jerseys for the week- William ‘Davo' Hickey and Jesse Wagstaff 8:24 Card of the week- NBL Topps Chrome 2025 Karim Lopez Auto Card 11:56 NBL- NZ wins the Ignite Cup! Plus, we gave our NBL Awards picks 32:27 NBA- Hawks talk is back! - We talked about Kuminga's fit, Jock Landale and more 39:27 NBL and WNBL finals 46:08 True/False- NBL expansion, NBL Imports, Aussies in the NBA and Durant's burner phone! 52:42 Outro Please sit back and enjoy and spread the word about Throwback Hoops. Much love Rob and Woody V

During part 2 of their post season chat Jacinta, Eric and Mal are back to continue their chat about the WNBL regular season that was with a warts and all look at 2025-6. Mal also puts Jacinta and Eric in the hot seat with a couple of games to test their WNBL and NBL1 knowledge.

Brad and Boti talk the WNBL finals action before breaking down all the scenarios going into the final game of the NBL season. Brad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss 

Part 1 of this Triple Crossover WNBL finals prediction show sees Mal, Jacinta and Eric discuss various aspects of the WNBL, playoff predictions, awards discussions, and the importance of commentary and fan engagement. They also touch on emerging players, media recognition, and the need for improvements in the league to attract more fans and enhance the overall experience.Part 2 will drop within the week!Chapters00:00 Welcome Back to the Crossover Event02:08 Burnout and the Return to Podcasting03:36 WNBL Awards Discussion15:24 Creating New Awards for the WNBL25:52 Playoff Predictions and Matchup Analysis

Brad and Boti recap the WNBL night of nights, Coach Goorj's foul mouth, Andrew Bogut's tweets and the upcoming Finals actions from both the WNBL and the NBLBrad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss 

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week, two Aussie Women are through to the big air final at the Winter Olympics, Anneli Maley gets the first triple-double of this WNBL season, and Gr acey Hemstreet has become the first woman in history to win two Red Bull Hardline events! For the key story, we discuss how women's basketball league, unrivalled, has hosted the highest attended women’s professional basketball regular season game in history! And what it means for the future of women’s basketball. Want to know when all the women athletes are competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Download our 2026 Milano-Cortina Women's Sports Calendar here. Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. this Christmas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chantella Perera was familiar with the juggle before motherhood ever entered the picture. Before motherhood, she was working two jobs as a professional athlete playing WNBL and AFLW, because women's sport alone would never cut it as a pay check. And then, when becoming a mum, it became the double shift – navigating the paid work alongside what society dubs the world's biggest job. And here, we talk all about it: the push pull and guilt that comes with being both the primary earner and the mother, how Chantella went from someone that went from hiding her motherhood journey at work to now being open about it, and how her relationship with feminism has changed over time.Chantella is also incredibly vulnerable in reflecting on what it's like to become a mum after losing your own, and she's really open about the fact that while she adores her kids and would never regret them, she's not sure if she ever really considered what motherhood actually entailed before she became a mum herself. —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentreweek_@lucindamckimm_And join us on DOME below! YEEHAW!homeofdome.com/ready-or-not/— This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We Pay The Rent and you can too here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Townsville Fire star Alicia Froling reflects on the army boot camp her side did in the pre-season. She says it was instrumental to bonding her side together, with the Fire almost certain to finish the season top of the WNBL table.

WNBL awards season is here!A season with so many moving parts, a clear top 3 teams may have iced out other contenders, injuries have cruelly cut short captivating seasons for prospective award candidates, and that old nugget - award fatigue.We get creative with our own shoutouts and season highlights, but one thing we know is that the Queens of the court will shine in the new WNBL era purple reign.Enjoy!Don't forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Brad and Boti break down all the action from around the leagues, from WNBL upsets, to bench clearing action in Brisbane. With the finals fast approaching, there's no better place to get your NBL and WNBL info, than from Brad and BotiBrad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss 

Adam and Lukas cover the 12 player Opals squad revealed this week to play in the World Cup Qualifiers, and the final two rounds of the WNBL regular season.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A north shore local girl reppin' her hometown team.Issy Morgan is living her dream as a DP for the Sydney Flames. Despite a season ending injury Issy has made a big splash in her WNBL debut, showcasing her gutsy style of play and innate leadership qualities to be the phenomenal teammate as she was renowned for in her Div1 College career at Davidson.The former Wildcat shares what's important to her, as a player, a teammate and person. Displaying tremendous poise for a young player both on and off court, she's grounded in the opportunities she's been gifted, leaving no doubt that Issy's got the right stuff to make a huge impact on the Aussie women's basketball landscape.Enjoy!Don't forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Issy Morgan on IG: Issy MorganJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Brad and Boti recap the Hoopsfest action and start looking towards the finals, as well as any potential MVP candidates, and much much more. Brad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss 

From starting her basketball journey at age 4, to now making her mark in the WNBL with Adelaide Lightning at age 22, Sania Feagin talks about what it really takes to turn a childhood dream into a professional career. We unpack her journey from the WNBA to the WNBL, and why representation in women's sport is so powerful for the next generation.

Brad and Boti start talking all things Hoopsfest as it fast approaches, as well as the troubles at Melbourne United and the WNBL finals picture starting to take shape, as well as much much more. Brad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss 

Lukas Petridis joins the show to run through the latest news in womens hoops, as the WNBL playoffs draw closer, Unrivaled kicks off in Miami, and the WNBA CBA negotiations heat up.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad and Boti are in the full swing of things at the moment, Looking at the 36ers impressive win over Sydney, The Perth Lynx red hot form and everything to do with basketball across the NBL and WNBL. Brad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss 

We get into the WNBL imports from around the globe bringing the heat here in Australia, in this week of World Basketball Day, reminding us of the global impact of womens hoops. Sharing some insights and anecdotes of global talent in Oz, WNBA scout Alf Corriette returns to the pod, NBL1 Assistant Coach Em Palmer and Kerry Waller newly appointed Adelaide Lightning PR & media assistant round out the discussion.It's our final podcast for 2025 as we welcome a pod break… so from the STB community to our listeners around the world - Happy New Year, wishing all a safe and Happy 2026!Enjoy!Don't forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

The Festive season is here and The Brad and Boti Podcast is the gift that keeps on giving with a thorough breakdown on everything in the world of NBL and WNBL action.  Brad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26 All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss 

The Men are back to talk all things WNBL and break down everything happening in the world of NBL. Brad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26 All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss 

On this episode, Lukas is back! He checks in with the WNBL season and shares a quick update on where he has been lately.The W Basketball Show is part of The Deep Two Podcast Network, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. We've got basketball covered from every angle: breaking news, in-depth analysis, and of course, some hijinks. If you enjoyed this episode, jump onto your favourite app and give one of our five podcasts a listen.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDeepTwoNBATwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/TheDeepTwoNBAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeeptwoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeeptwo

They're back again! Talking about the new WNBL team, Han Xu's Debut,  Brad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26 All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss

The Townsville Fire continue their strong run at the top of the WNBL ladder, extending their winning streak with another convincing performance at the Fire Pit. In this episode, we recap the latest home victory over the Southside Flyers, the momentum swings, the standout performers, and the three key points that shaped the night. We look ahead to the Fire’s next home game against the Sydney Flames — the matchups to watch, the Fire’s keys to the evening, and what they’ll need to keep the streak alive. We also put the spotlight on Miela Sowah, whose journey from Duke University to Asia Cup gold and now a major role in Townsville’s backcourt has made her one of the most exciting players to watch this season. Then Kate sits down with Stephen Motti, Chair of the Townsville Fire, for an insightful chat about the club’s culture, growth, community impact, and what it means to lead one of the WNBL’s strongest organisations in a landmark era for women’s sport. Perfect for Fire fans, WNBL followers, and anyone celebrating the rise of women’s basketball in Australia. PLUS WIN TICKETS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're back again! Talking about the new WNBL team, Han Xu's Debut,  Brad Rosen (NBL Commentator) and Boti Nagy (Basketball Blogger) bring you some of the biggest names in Australian basketball. Plus Highlights of the week, game-by-game synopses, ‘Nagy's Nasty' and ‘Rosen's Rattler' #NBL26  #WNBL26 All brought to you by the good people at Piranha Media & Burger Boss

Adam and Lukas react to the shock departure of Adelaide Lightning coach Kerryn Mitchell, and discuss what caught their eye to open the WNBL season.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shyla Heal debuted in the WNBL at just 14 years old. In the decade since her debut, she’s gone on to play for five clubs in the Australian Women’s Basketball League, including the championship-winning Townsville Fire in 2023. But one of the biggest moments of Shyla’s career came when she was drafted by the Chicago Sky in the 2021 WNBA Draft. Shyla played just four games before being traded and waived from the roster in the most brutal of ways. But now she’s using it as motivation to one day return to the World’s Best Women’s Basketball league. Now back in Australia, Heal is awaiting her return to basketball as she recovers from a knee injury, ready to take to the court this season with the Geelong Venom. We hope you enjoy this episode *** To celebrate the launch of MORE THAN A GAME GAME, the ultimate women’s sports trivia game making women athletes household names, we’re hitting the road for a pub trivia tour thanks to Red Bull! Grab your teammates, rally your friends, and get ready for a night that’s all about competition, community, and women’s sport. Melbourne - Tuesday, November 18th 6:30 PM - Grab your tickets Brisbane - Tuesday, November 25th 6:30 PM - Grab your tickets *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + to hear when the women's sports fan club tee drops. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe A rising tide lifts all boats. Shop our new TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WNBL season kicked off on the weekend and in this edition of The Conversation we take a look at what engagement with the game was like and how it will fare this season.Also in this episode there are calls to end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 to speed up the shift EV, will it work? Why environmental conservationists are concerned by the state government decision to continue to list deer as a protected species. Plus, how did a crocodile end up in a luxury resort hotel pool?

NBL NOW | Everything NBLDamon Lowery & Joel Peterson What is going on with all the blowouts?What to do with Jaylen?Bryce never has two bad games in a row?McVeigh is out- are we worried about Cairns?Tyrell Vs Jesse Edwards tonight is next level!Tyger Vs PJC is just as wouthwatering!WNBL launch their season!Mick Randall with a CODE Sports updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lukas and Adam break down each team and game ahead of round 1 of the new WNBL season, and Lukas provides his predictions for MVP, DPOY and Champion.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You could have heard this episode early and had access to our $250 Komune Giveaway on our HeroHero!That title isn't a joke, everyone! This week, instagram.com/_smithstagram and instagram.com/solthompson sit down with their new friend, instagram.com/caitlepillar (also known as Caitle, Caitlin Dark, Cait, or the progenitor of the health goth movement) to chat about their professional basketball career, what it was like to hang with Anna Delvey, Australia's fashion scene, *potentially* walking for Rick Owens, partying during New York Fashion Week, Lu'u Dan, getting solicited for feet pics, respectful DM slides, Cait's new music, and so much more!We hope you love the episode as much as we love Caitle!Sol Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol's Substack (One Size Fits All) Sol's Instagram Michael's Instagram Michael's TikTok

Adam and Lukas check in following a huge month of WNBL news and announcements, discussing the new TV rights deal, the Townsville pre-season event and the introduction of a ninth license.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by repeat guest Jennie Sager to discuss the process of Tasmania being selected as the ninth WNBL license, the upcoming 25/26 season and the plan to eventually move to ten teams.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaun covers the WNBL’s big expansion, Australia v South Africa in cricket, and the Wallabies’ incredible win. CBass also joins in to chat, calling the East Freo game, Fremantle’s loss, and the next generation of AFLW stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam goes one on one with Asia Cup winning Opals coach and coach of the Canberra Capitals Paul Goriss to chat about his recent gold medal, and the upcoming WNBL season.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam sits down one on one with Opal and Sydney Flame Loz Nicholson to discuss her impending return to the WNBL just months after giving birth to her son Ari, her recent 48-point performance in the NBL1 East, and the great strides made by the WNBL to support playing mothers.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined for the first time by Lukas Petridis to discuss the early moves of WNBL free agency, breaking it down team by team and looking forward to the changes anticipated with the league's new ownership group.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Thompson is a former collegiate and standout swimmer from the Pacific Northwest. For the latest episode of the podcast, I sit down with Emma on the eve of her 22nd birthday to learn about her life after swim—the transition from being a full-time athlete to a full-time working professional. This episode is for parents, young athletes and coaches working with teenage and twenty-something athletes. Emma's story and candor serves as inspiration and a cautionary tale. ET is the epitome of the remake—the embodiment of what it looks like to let go of one part of our identity, to pursue a new path, intentionally and thoughtfully making sure that our actions are in alignment with our priorities.Spirited, feisty, wise beyond her years and full of heart, Emma Thompson has been a source of inspiration for my young swimmer and I'm confident that in this conversation she will provide much needed perspective (perhaps a desperately needed perspective shift) of how we can best support young athletes as they chase their watery (performance) dreams, while fostering a strong sense of identity and self outside of the pool, track, playing field, or court. WNbL, Emma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emthompsonn/#Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beaudacious.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelleachba⁠⁠⁠⁠Show's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thebounceforward⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: ⁠https://beaudacious.com/coaching/⁠

We've brought back Mike McCormack, founder of one of the most celebrated (and kickass) mountain bike stage races in North America. The Breck Epic remains true to its roots, filled big, long backcountry rides at high elevation in Breckenridge, Colorado. In our last episode with Mike, we riffed on his diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to welcome all riders, regardless of age, race, creed, ethnicity or gender. In this conversation, we dive into what makes the Breck Epic the iconic race that it's become. Tipping off on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, the Breck will be celebrating its 17th year and it just keeps getting bigger and better—while keeping the rider numbers and thus the rider experience, stable. In this fireside chat, we explore Mike's concerted effort to promote women's cycling through the Breck Epic Women's Tour (they hosted 60 women in the pro field in 2024), along with his ecosystem approach to event organizing including 3-nights of sustainable fireworks (yep, fireworks at the Breck in '25), the Women's Cycling Summit and year two of Breck Bike Week. Quintessential Mike McCormack, his style is very much his own and he shows up raw, real, and willing to bare all. Affable, eccentric and honest, listening to Mike Mac flow on all things event organizing and bike racing is a trip worth taking.WNbL, Breck Epic Website : https://breckepic.com/Breck Epic Instagram: @breckepic Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beaudacious.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelleachba⁠⁠⁠⁠Show's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thebounceforward⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: ⁠https://beaudacious.com/coaching/⁠

For the second episode of Season 3, we're bringing back a Bounce Forward fan favorite, Haley Smith. If you haven't listened to Episode 1 of Season 3, with Haley, we'd highly encourage you to do so as it sets the table for this most recent conversation. In the days following her return from South Africa, Haley and I sat down to unpack her eight stages of racing on the Western Cape, for the legendary Absa Cape Epic. In this conversation we explore Haley's take on resilience, how she navigated the struggle bus early on, lessons she learned about herself and her racing parter and why the teammate component of the Cape Epic makes for a truly special and eye opening experience. Filled with Haley insights and wisdom, we dive beyond the watts, exploring how she overcomes self-doubt, mantras, mental cues, the power of believing in potential, and why it's easier to suffer in a pair. WNbL, Cover art photo by Trek BikesHaley's Website: https://www.haleyhuntersmith.com/Haley's IG: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhuntersmithWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beaudacious.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelleachba⁠⁠⁠⁠Show's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thebounceforward⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: ⁠https://beaudacious.com/coaching/⁠

Haley Smith is one of the biggest names in the world of North American off road cycling and a Bounce Forward original. In today's conversation, on International Women's Day, we take a deep dive with one of our favorite International Women—Canadian off road racer, Haley Smith. On the eve of her trip to South Africa to race the notorious Cape Epic Stage Race, we explore the immense health challenges that Haley navigated in 2024 and how she mentally prepared to return to racing after a year of adversity. We'll also discuss topics such as courage and confidence in endurance racing, how she's diversifying her race calendar, and why Haley isn't shying away from pursuing performance goals in her post oxygen-less Haley season.. Haley shares a shift in perspective and how for the first time, she's learning the value of rest in life and training. Honest, transparent, thoughtful, Haley always inspires and impresses with her wisdom and witty sense of humor. From feeling like she was suffocating on the bike (and on the couch), to navigating the uncertainty of whether she'd ever race again, Haley takes us into the heart of her struggles and how she's endured and come out the other side, stronger—mentally and physically—despite, and perhaps because of the hardship. Raw, real and honest, Haley shares how she's feeling freer, lighter and more grounded than ever. This one's a real treat and true to the Bounce Forward mission of how we rise from illness, loss and setback. WNbL, Haley's Website: https://www.haleyhuntersmith.com/Haley's IG: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhuntersmithWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beaudacious.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelleachba⁠⁠⁠⁠Show's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thebounceforward⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: ⁠https://beaudacious.com/coaching/⁠