Best Wbbl Podcasts (2024)

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How the Milton Keynes Breakers took the NBL by storm - with Pete Taylor & Josh Merrington - Ep. 116 1:03:58

2d ago1:03:58

1:03:58

In episode 115 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Pete Taylor (Chair) and Josh Merrington (GM) of the Milton Keynes Breakers basketball club. Over the past seven years, Breakers have gone from 40 kids to over a 1000, while adding a Senior National League side that has got promoted every year and will be in Division 1 next season. Not only th…

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Monopoly deal in Dhaka with Beth Mooney and Alana King 35:14

12d ago35:14

35:14

The Australian women's cricket team spend many months of the year travelling around the globe playing cricket for their country, as well as in various franchise leagues across the world. This particular tour of Bangladesh is presenting the well-travelled Australians with some unique challenges and opportunities, all of which Beth Mooney and Alana K…

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On deck in Dhaka! Plus Tayla's triumphant return to Aussie colours 22:10

25d ago22:10

22:10

The Aussie women have landed in Dhaka for the final leg of what's been a mammoth 2023-24 season! Joining hosts Laura and Emily on the show is fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck who fought her way back into the Australian squad ahead of the tour to Bangladesh following a torrid run of injuries. Tayla shares what her emotions were when she received the call…

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International Womens Day 16:35

1M ago16:35

16:35

A special show where Chantelle Handy, Erin McGarrachan and Yveniia Putra join the show to talk about their experiences as professional athletes. check it out

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Gladiators are you ready? Ep 5 40:53

2M ago40:53

40:53

Grant and Mitchell are back! Hear guys thoughts on the season so far as they look ahead to a busy run towards the playoffs for both Gladiator squads. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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Red ball call-up: Sophie Molineux's fresh start 23:16

2M ago23:16

23:16

It's been three years since Sophie Molineux has featured in an Australian squad. But after rebounding from numerous setbacks, she rejoined the Australian squad in Perth ahead of a historic Test match at the WACA Ground. Sophie chats to hosts Laura and Emily about her immediate reaction after getting the call from the selectors, the nervous exciteme…

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Alana King's red carpet review 23:28

2M ago23:28

23:28

Alana King has reunited with the Aussie team in style, linking up at Australian Cricket's night of nights - the Australian Cricket Awards. Kingy talks hosts Laura and Em through all that unfolded on the night, and was full of praise for her good friend Ashleigh Gardner, who collected her second Belinda Clark Award. The Perth local also looks ahead …

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GB KB back on Gladcast 21:57

2M ago21:57

21:57

Kirsty Brown returns as we learn more about her basketball life. Check it out as we deep dive into her basketball origin story and find out what Kirsty thinks will happen the rest of the regular season.

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Fast bowling cartel: Darcie Brown and Kim Garth 16:52

3M ago16:52

16:52

After a quick break following a very successful multi-format tour to India, the Aussie girls are back on home soil ready to take on South Africa in another three-format series! First up, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin recap the closing stages of the India tour, before taking a look at how the Aussies might approach an opponent they haven't play…

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Episode 102 - Crump gets his Two-Day One Day International game of Test Cricket against the West Indies and is sad about it 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Spinks and the Eucalyptus Yorker didn't know what to do with all of their free time after the first Test against the West Indies finished two-and-a-half days early. So they get a bit ranty, get a bit silly, and expect much the same for the upcoming day-night test at the Gabba. Featuring Pat Cullen. All clips and music used in conjunction with our A…

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10 minutes with Gareth Murray 10:42

3M ago10:42

10:42

A quick catch up with Mens Head Coach Gareth Murray before the squad took on the Surrey Scorchers. We chatted about how the season has been so far and his thoughts for the remainder of the campaign

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Episode 101 - Australia whitewash Pakistan and Spinks gets mad about Australia's selections for the future 1:03:53

3M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Spinks and the Eucalyptus Yorker are back to waddle their way through Australias 3-0 whitewash of the Test series against Pakistan, have a wee look at the series against the West Indies which starts today, and spend probably too much time ranting and raving on behalf of Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw. All clips and music used in conjunction with…

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Gladiators Women Return 26:02

3M ago26:02

26:02

After there second large gap in fixtures the Caledonia Gladiators Women's team return to the floor for the final part of the WBBL season. Rona and I discuss the squads progress so far and how we see the rest of the league season going and who we expect to stand out.

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Celebrating Ellyse Perry's 300th game for Australia 28:55

3M ago28:55

28:55

In 2007, Australian selector at the time Marg Jennings plucked a 16-year-old Ellyse Perry from school to play for Australia, despite never having played a match at senior domestic level. On Sunday night in Mumbai, Ellyse will play her 300th game for Australia. A generational athlete, Ellyse has had an enourmous impact on the women's game in Austral…

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Episode 100 - Australia beat Pakistan by the length of a wristband 1:25:21

3M ago1:25:21

1:25:21

Two For None hits a century! Spinks and Crump-It gather in the new year for this special episode to run you through the Australian womens tour of India, disect the Australian mens victory in the boxing day test against Pakistan, and a few of our correspondents take a little look back at their time as part of the Two For None family over the past 6 …

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A Mumbai Christmas and a Test match with Ash Gardner 24:16

4M ago24:16

24:16

It's been an extremely unique fortnight for the Aussie women's cricket team who've now experienced the famed challenge of Test match cricket in India, as well as celebrated a very different Christmas Day together in Mumbai. Joining hosts Laura and Emily on the Scoop Podcast to wrap it all up is star allrounder Ashleigh Gardner who played an immense…

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Episode 99 - Pakistan fields as well as a Summer Hill 8th Grade squad and gets rolled 57:12

4M ago57:12

57:12

Spinks and Crumpet are back to chat about the day 4 demolition of Pakistan at Optus Stadium in Perth, a quick hello said by the man upstairs Patrick Cullen, a small look towards what will inevitably the same result at the MCG from boxing day, and a preview of the Australian Womens cricket team's series against India which kicks off at Wankhede Stad…

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Tahlia McGrath on the biggest Test of all: India 16:07

4M ago16:07

16:07

Since landing in Mumbai a week ago, the Australian women have embarked on an intense training block to prepare for one of the biggest challenges in international cricket: Test cricket in India, against India. Newly appointed vice-captain Tahlia McGrath joins the show to explain what the team have been up to in the week leading in to the Test, how s…

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Episode 98 - The 12th Men Expect a Walk in the Park Against Pakistan and the West Indies 50:01

4M ago50:01

50:01

The Two For None drinks runners, Alexander Spinks and Oliver Crump, have been thrown in to open the batting as our Numbers 1 and 2, Pat and Barto, have had to leave the team for the summer on compassionate grounds so they can get marries and have children. Together? Not to Spinks' knowledge, but they would be a great pairing. Featuring Adam Hassan …

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Mel Jones' WBBL|09 Finals preview 23:42

5M ago23:42

23:42

Then there were four! After 56 regular season games, it's the Adelaide Strikers who earned the right to host the WBBL|09 Final, while the Perth Scorchers will host the Challenger and the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder up first in the Eliminator on Tuesday night. Fox commentator and former Australia player Mel Jones joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emi…

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Episode 97 - Australia wins the '23 ODI WC! 54:29

5M ago54:29

54:29

Somehow, someway the Aussies have won the ODI World Cup for a record sixth time! The bin lid comes through, the Aussies nail the conditions read and Cummins raises the cup! Also, a series wrap from Chris Goodrick and TK Hawkey heads out to sea. Featured clips and music this episode included We Are the Champions by Queen UMI 1977 Gala Performance La…

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Patrick Whelan returns on Gladcast 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

Gladiators star guard is back on the podcast. Patrick Whelan is back on Gladcast as we talk more about his career and how he is settling into life in Scotland. Check it out.

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Anesu Mushangwe's remarkable road to the Big Bash 28:17

5M ago28:17

28:17

From a small village in Zimbabwe, to the bright lights of the Big Bash. Anesu Mushangwe's journey to elite cricket in Australia is a truly remarkable one. We won't spoil too much here, but Anesu shares the unlikely tale of how after dozens of Facebook messages, she ended up at Glenelg Cricket Club which set her on the path to playing a key role for…

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The WBBL season resumes - Robyn Lewis 16:04

5M ago16:04

16:04

Caledonia Gladiators Scottish Guard Robyn Lewis joins the show as we look forward to the return to action of the Womens team as they face a busy week of Euro Cup and domestic action. We hear about Robyn and her rise through the ranks and the journey the club she is on with the club.

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Episode 96 - ODI World Cup - Semi Final Wrap and Final Preview! 1:04:41

5M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Hooo boy somehow someway the Aussies have made it into the final, the Kiwis fall agonisingly short, India gets ready for their inevitable corination and is that an airway obstruction we can hear from the southern tip of Africa? Pat and Chris return to the host's chair as Jai Singh, Chris Goodrick, Alex Spinks, Adam Hassan and a mystery guest all re…

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The realities of running a WBBL franchise - with Len Busch - Ep. 115 1:04:24

5M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

For episode 115 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Sevenoaks Suns coach and owner Len Busch. The Suns, one of the most successful WBBL franchises and at the forefront of youth female basketball development pulled out of the top-flight this off-season due to ‘untenable’ costs. In this hour long episode we go in depth with Len on the behind th…

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Lauren Cheatle's triumphant return to the Aussie squad 36:59

5M ago36:59

36:59

Lauren Cheatle was scrolling TikTok when Australian selector Shawn Flegler's name popped up on her phone. She proceeded to throw it across the room, wondered what she'd done wrong before eventually answering the call, only to be told to get ready for 'Christmas in Mumbai' with the Australian team. Lauren joins Laura and Emily on the Scoop to explai…

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Episode 95 - ODI World Cup - Week 5 Wrap! 50:31

5M ago50:31

50:31

Spinks and Joe take the reigns as Pat heads to the small island nation of New Zealand for a gig. The world, nay the universe is overcome with Maxwell-Feaver, India continue their inevitable rise to the top, South Africa force Pat into a pie eating marathon and who cares about England anyway? With Chris Goodrick, Adam Hassan, Jai Singh and Patrick C…

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Ashes rivalry with Renegades duo Tammy Beaumont and Georgia Prestwidge 42:18

5M ago42:18

42:18

First up, Laura and Emily digest the news of Meg Lanning's retirement by reflecting on their favourite moments over a stellar 13-year career, and also pondering which direction the Australian brains trust will go with the captaincy. Then, it's lively Melbourne Renegades duo Tammy Beaumont and Georgia Prestwidge joining the show to chat about the vi…

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Episode 94 - ODI World Cup - Week 4 Wrap! 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

A massive week in the ODI world cup, the Aussies beat the Kiwis, India just destroy everything in their path, the Saffas are on the rise and Pakistan are all but out of the running. A huge episode, including a brand new (terrible) segment from Chris that is sure to have fans clamouring for more. Feating Tom K Hawkey, Adam Hassan, Alex Spinks, Chris…

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Gladiators are you ready? Episode 4 39:50

6M ago39:50

39:50

a big month ahead for the Gladiators where they face 11 games in 30 days. we review the past week where the club achieved 4 wins and preview ahead to the new week with the men starting in bilbao before a trip to the south coast of England. check it out

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Scorchers takeover: Lilly Mills and Piepa Cleary LOVE cricket 31:27

6M ago31:27

31:27

The topsy-turvy start to the Weber WBBL|09 season continued into the second week and with every team now on the board, it's shaping up to be one of the closest tournament's ever. Laura and Emily cover off all the big talking points, including the stellar performances of Phoebe Litchfield and Charli Knott as well as the chatter surrounding the lack …

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Episode 93 - ODI World Cup - Week 3 Wrap! 1:01:04

6M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

What a wild week of games in the 2023 ODI World Cup! There's results and and crazy stuff happening everywhere! England are crashing, South Africa are on the rise, Pakistan are teetering and India plow on but arguably most importantly - are the bloody Aussies in with a shot here!? Featuring Tom K Hawkey, Adam Hassan, Jai Singh, Chris Goodrick and Al…

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When Grace broke her bat: Georgia Voll recaps wild WBBL opening weekend 25:00

6M ago25:00

25:00

Have we just witnessed the greatest opening week of a WBBL season? Meg Lanning is back and she led the Melbourne Stars to an upset win over the Sydney Sixers on their home turf. But then, barely believable scenes unfolded as the Stars were rolled for 29 by the Adelaide Strikers! A host of young quicks including Milly Illingworth and Chloe Ainsworth…

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Gladiators are you ready? Episode 3 46:48

6M ago46:48

46:48

your weekly Gladiators show. Join the guys as they discuss another week of Gladiator Basketball. With 4 wins in the past week the club are trending up both domestically and in European action.

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Episode 92 - ODI World Cup - Week 2 Wrap! 59:28

6M ago59:28

59:28

Hands down one of our funniest episodes of TFN to date. Pat and Chris break down all the action from week two of the ODI World Cup 2023. Correspondents this ep are Tom K Hawkey, Alex Spinks, Adam Hassan, Jai Singh, Chris Goodrick and in a guest appearance live from Marrickville golf club, Michael Wood! Clips and music this episode came from the BBC…

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The FIBA Europe Cup Preview with Josh Bett 32:39

6M ago32:39

32:39

Its a big week for the mens Caledonia Gladiators. The start of their FIBA Europe Cup journey. Fiba commentator Josh Bett joins the show to preview the difficult opposition the Gladiators will face. Trips to Romania, Spain and Poland await in what will be a baptism of fire for the club. check it out and see all Gladiators Europe Cup games on Youtube…

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Gladiators are you ready? 34:18

6M ago34:18

34:18

Your weekly Gladcast is back. the boys run through the games over the weekend after splitting the 2 games this week. A home win to keep the new undefeated streak at home going however a defeat on the road to the Sharks ended the weekend on a sour note. we build up to the next few games with the big home game for the Womens team as they take on Benf…

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Bumper WBBL|09 preview with Mel Jones 34:23

6M ago34:23

34:23

The Aussie women have wrapped up two series wins against the West Indies, which means it's time to get into WBBL-mode! Joining Em and Laura on the Scoop this week is the one-and-only Mel Jones who runs her expert eye over all the big talking points ahead of the ninth edition of the Weber WBBL. Topics covered include the inaugural WBBL Draft and whi…

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Episode 91 - ODI World Cup - Week 1 Wrap! 44:54

6M ago44:54

44:54

The ODI World Cup is off to a flyer! Except if you're an Aussie fan. India crush their opponents, a huge win to South Africa, an inconsistent start from England and Pakistan push on! Adam Hassan, Tom K Hawkey, Chris Goodrick and Jai Singh all give their thoughts on the first week. Chris and Pat lament a poor start for the Aussies. It's all happenin…

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Season Preview with Coach Ortega and Chantelle Handy 15:21

6M ago15:21

15:21

with the start of the Womens British Basketball League on the horizon and an European adventure for our Womens team imminent its time to hear from Coach of the Year Miguel Ortega and Assistant Coach Chantelle Handy. We preview their European Campaign and run through the roster that the club have recruited. check it out. Sorry for the sound quality!…

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The Weekly Gladcast 1:08:23

6M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Grant and Mitchell, are back to talk about the past weeks game against Surrey Scorchers. The boys preview the weeks action focusing on Plymouth but Sundays game against Sheffield. The Euro adventure kicks off and we preview both the Womens and the Mens groups. check it out!

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Striker time! The Darcie Brown and Tahlia McGrath double act 26:07

6M ago26:07

26:07

Darcie Brown and Tahlia McGrath are the best of mates and are inseparable while on tour with the Aussie team, the Strikers or the Scorpions. Darcie and Tahlia joined the Scoop Podcast together from Brisbane ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies to talk about when they first met, what it's like travelling the world with your best mates and…

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Pre Game Show - The Opening of the Amphitheatre 38:38

7M ago38:38

38:38

Its the moment we have all been waiting for the first league game for the Gladiators in the brand new venue. we preview the new facility as well as the Surrey Scorchers. check it out

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Episode 90 - 2023 ODI World Cup Preview! 54:00

7M ago54:00

54:00

Chris Barty is back in the co-host chair to preview the 2023 ODI World Cup in India! Featuring previews for Pakistan, England, South Africa and Australia from Adam Hassan, TK Hawkey, Chris Goodrick and Alex Spinks. The episode was produced by Patrick Cullen at Ginger Snap Productions and edited by Mike Wilcox at Midnight Creative. Featured clips an…

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Alyssa Healy looks ahead to milestone game ahead of huge summer of cricket 22:57

7M ago22:57

22:57

Joining Laura and Em on the Scoop Podcast today is Australian captain Alyssa Healy who is all set to play her 250th game in the green and gold on Sunday at North Sydney Oval. The chat with Healy starts at the 5:50 mark and covers off her reflections on the 249 games so far, how she handled taking over the captaincy for a hectic Ashes series as well…

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Gladcast Season Preview 39:12

7M ago39:12

39:12

check out the season preview on Gladcast

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Coach Murrays talks new season 23:23

7M ago23:23

23:23

join us for another episode of Gladcast where this time we are joined by Gareth Murray. Coach Murray discusses the season ahead with how his summer has been, the near completion of the new Playsport Facility plus more.

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Season preview with Heads of Basketball at The Gladiators 39:59

8M ago39:59

39:59

In the first season preview we sit with both the Mens and Womens Head of Basketball as we near the start of a new season. Listen to what they have to say when we talk about the new teams on the court, the new arena nearing completion and the European adventure as well as so much more.

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Ariadna Pujol joins the Gladiators to add some Spanish Flair 8:39

8M ago8:39

8:39

Ari Pujol joins us on gladcast. the Spanish Junior Internationalist signs for the Gladiators after spending her full professional career so far in Spain with her last stop being Barcelona. the forward spent 4 yrs in the NCAA div 1 with the South Florida Bulls. Hear what she has to say on joining the club and the ambitions of Europe.…

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