Best Michelle Tomlinson Podcasts (2024)

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No. 182: Young Guns - Series 6 Playbacks 32:31

8h ago32:31

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We’re kicking off our Series 6 playbacks as we run it back with short takes on STB Young Guns, Amy Atwell, Jaz Shelley and Shaneice Swain. Aussie young guns Amy (Perth Lynx), Jaz (Geelong United) and Shaneice (Sydney Flames) will match up in the upcoming WNBL season. For The Young Guns Playlist (aggregating all of these *episodes): bit.ly/4dj4tq2 *…

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Season 6, Episode 1: Emotional Charades (Ft. Taylor Bianca B) 1:28:53

5h ago1:28:53

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Welcome back! We can't believe we are 6 seasons in. And we start it off with a bang with an interview with indie debut author Taylor Bianca B. We talk her process and her inspiration for her debut Emotional Charades. Tati and Yaki fill you in on their summer as well as the goals for the upcoming podcast year. In Watching Romance, we talk Terri McMi…

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No. 181: Series 6 Wrap & special guest Sam Tomlinson 54:10

13d ago54:10

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It’s a wrap for Series 6! Listen in as we wrap a momentous 10 months of podcasting that covered the WNBL, NBL1, Tauihi NZ developments & touching on the Paris Olympics. This series featured Dream Chasers - trailblazers in the sport as well as more live podcasts - including the ground breaking Roaming Mic Live at the Q and the WNBL Awards from the O…

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No. 180: Bec Cole Big Energy 1:05:09

1M ago1:05:09

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Joining Shooting The Breeze is Bec Cole on a recent run of Championships, with her Waverley Falcons to take part in NBL1 Nationals Finals this weekend. Bec’s megawatt energy captures both spectators at the games and equally her audience whenever she’s behind the mic. Born for big moments and with a competitive nature, Bec is attuned to her vulnerab…

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No. 179: Hon. Jacinta Allan Victoria's Premier Hoops Fan 25:03

1M ago25:03

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The Honourable Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria joins Shooting The Breeze for a unique perspective on basketball, not just as an active community member in her local area Bendigo but also as Victoria’s leader. In her leadership role Jacinta understands the impact sport and sporting communities can have in regional centres but also the ripple efff…

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No. 178: Free Agency - The Last Hurrah with UCCaps Weekly Simon & Michelle 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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From our Nations Capital, UCCaps Weekly’s Simon Peters & Michelle Hocking join us on some huge changes in the WNBL Free Agency! Mirroring these big movements is a new era in the WNBL with new team Geelong United, the new consortium of owners slated for April 2025 and competing for prime talent is the rebooted Tauihi NZ league! It's a Free Agency li…

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No. 177: Jaz Shelley Home Is Where The Heart Is 47:50

2M ago47:50

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In her first Aussie pod, country Vic player Jaz Shelley has circled back to regional Victoria as the first pick for inaugural WNBL team Geelong United! She has cut her teeth in the US college system for the last 5 years mainly with Nebraska WBB as part of an exceptional era of players that have quite literally transformed women’s hoops… and we’re t…

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No. 176: Gliders Rising - Craig Campbell & Shelley Matheson 56:14

3M ago56:14

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In a very special episode we have joining us - Aussie Womens Wheelchair Head Coach Craig Campbell and Gliders Vet Shelley Matheson a.k.a ‘Chaps’! Shelley has come back out of retirement in a stunning return to form for the Gliders squad from which she has left an indelible mark to help navigate a rebuild of the team. Her passion to assist her belov…

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No. 175: Mixtape - STB Belated 4th B'day 1:23:13

3M ago1:23:13

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In this monster mixtape episode, we’re celebrating our Belated 4th Birthday!! We get into some STB listener ‘hot topics' such as thoughts on gambling in the sports ecosystem and Caitlin Clark after our recent poll. Our crew also keep it real as we ride the ebbs and flows of some phenomenal growth & changes for women’s basketball, as well as navigat…

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Season 5, Episode 19: the 7-10 Split (Season Finale ft. Karmen Lee) 2:14:02

3M ago2:14:02

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Well, season 5 is a wrap! And we ended it and pride month with a bang and author Karmen Lee, as we talked about her sapphic bowling romance and trad pub debut The 7-10 Split. In Watching Romance, Yaki and Tati do a Bridgerton, Season 3 recap. And in Reading Romance, Tati talks all things writer/reader etiquette as well as a few PRIDe/Summer recomme…

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Season 5, Episode 18: One and Done (ft. Frederick Smith) 2:17:12

4M ago2:17:12

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NOTE: THis podcast is LONG, ok? LOL Happy Pride, babies! We kick off the month with an interview with author Frederick Smith. We talk about his new romance, One and Done, set in the world of higher education featuring Black romance. In Heart Topics (our new name for our segement), we talk about a lot of reality TV stuff including, Pastor Jamal Brya…

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No. 174: Stella Athletes with Lauren Gandini 49:29

4M ago49:29

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Given the growth in professional women’s sports and increase in female athlete agency and marketability, it only seems fitting that a female led female athlete sporting agency has emerged to holistically cater for the evolving needs and opportunities of their athletes. In the next Dream Chasers instalment Lauren Gandini joins us. A former baller, l…

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No. 173: Justin Nelson - Embracing Change & Innovation 1:06:53

4M ago1:06:53

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Back on the pod, Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial & Fandom at Sky New Zealand joins us to share more on the recent news of the significant changes to the Tauihi League. Justin joined us back in 2022 ahead of the launch of the Tauihi League and in this episode we talk about the continuing evolution of NZ women's hoops amidst some groundbreaking cha…

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Season 5, Episode 17: The Oath on Audio (ft. TM Richardson) 1:07:54

4M ago1:07:54

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We are back from a long break and for good reason! Tati (aka TM Richardson) is here to talk about the audio release of The Oath, her first indie offering which is a WhyChoose romance. Narrated by the great Lacy Laurel In Watching Romance, we get excited about Bridgerton and Interview with the Vampire. In Reading Romance, Tati gives a rundown of the…

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No. 172: Remember the London Lions with Cazzy B 59:31

5M ago59:31

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We’re grateful to have STB pod regular Cazzy B return to the pod, she’s recently been awarded for her volunteer efforts for WBBL team Manchester Giants, in her role as a commentator & livestreamer for womens British basketball. In this episode, Caz takes us court-side from her trip to London’s Copperbox, in this evocative re-telling of a fairytale …

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No. 171: Bandits Vs North Bears Pre-Game Live from the Hideout 26:18

5M ago26:18

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STB take a road trip down to Albury the stomping ground of homegrown hoops icon Lauren Jackson, for a live pre-game podcast with the inaugural NBL1 East Champions Albury-Wodonga Bandits taking on the reigning NBL1 East Champs Norths Bears. Joining us for a pre-game chat and insight into this regional hoop’s powerhouse is Head Coach and STB pod regu…

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Season 5, Episode 16: The Heart Topics Show 1:43:35

5M ago1:43:35

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Coming back a year older (45), Yaki and Tati shoot the breeze and talk "heart topics" aka "hot topics". From the Catfish bae on TikTok to the Essence Men of the Moment, Yakini and Tati catch up and fill you in on what's hot in the pop culture romance streets. In Watching Romance, we talk Bridgerton and Hallmark's lack of diversity in the cozy myste…

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BONUS EPISODE: Crossover w/ Lit Ladies Lounge (ft. Olivia Linden) 1:01:07

6M ago1:01:07

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This episode is in conjunction with the Lit Ladies Lounge podcast, ft. author Olivia Linden. We talk to Olivia about her self-publishing career which spans nearly a decade and how a 7 year break rejuvinated her love of romance. You can check out more about Olivia and where to get her books on her website: www.QueenofVibez.com Follow Romance in Colo…

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No.170: Roaming Mic LIVE at the Q (historic Sydney women’s hoops) 29:19

6M ago29:19

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In an STB podcast first, some of our crew took a roaming mic around Qudos Bank Arena on Sun 18th Feb for a WNBL showdown between home team Sydney Flames and Southside Flyers. With the largest stand alone crowd at a Flames game in the clubs history of 6,834, the STB crew got to interview some people behind the scenes, including past pod guests and f…

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Season 5, Episode 15: Finding my Way (ft. Briyanna Michelle) 57:11

6M ago57:11

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Hey ya'll! Tati and Yaki are taking a much needed break this week. In the meantime, we have an amazing interview with author Briyanna Michelle. This Philly native is a debut author who is straddling genres to give us unique romance. About Briyanna: Briyanna Michelle is a 20-something philly native whose love for books started as a young girl lookin…

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No. 169: Lara Somfai Baptism of Fire 50:47

6M ago50:47

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In this episode we speak with an emerging young Aussie talent Lara Somfai. The youngest member on last years AIS Centre of Excellence squad she’s ventured across the Pacific ocean to Tampa, Florida to complete her schooling with IMG Academy to challenge herself and in her words “improve on and off the court” as many elite colleges are already knock…

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No. 168: Coach Cheryl Chambers is Flying High 19:17

6M ago19:17

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In this short and sweet pod we have a fireside chat with a real players Coach in Cheryl Chambers, as we reflect on one of the most extraordinarly close WNBL seasons in recent memory. Winning her 3rd WNBL Championship as Head Coach, Cheryl Chambers and the Southside Flyers delivered on a hard fought Finals battle. We talk about some difference maker…

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Season 5, Episode 14: Her Own Happiness (ft. Eden Appiah-Kubi) 1:39:10

6M ago1:39:10

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Welcome back! This week, we have an interviee with author Eden Appiah-Kubi. We talk her love of Jane Austen,retellings, and the asexual representation in her latest book Her Own Happiness. We also dive deep into her journey to get her first book, The Bennet Women published. To find out more about Eden, visit her website: www.edenawrites.com Follow …

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No. 167: James Janssen on Davidson & College Hoops 57:29

6M ago57:29

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We’re grateful to have James Janssen return to the pod, after joining us briefly for our 150th episode, we wanted to hear more from the Aussie Assistant Coach of the Davidson ‘Wildcats’ Women’s team from North Carolina. He takes us deep into their program, including the pipeline of exceptional Aussie female hooper's that are becoming hallmarks of t…

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Season 5, Episode 13: Love and Shifters (ft. Christa Tomlinson) 1:48:49

7M ago1:48:49

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This week, we interview author Christa Tomlinson, who took her love of WWE and fan fiction, and crafting smart, interesting, paranormal mlm romance. We talk being a woman writing male perspectives, her love of romance, and what writing means to her. Learn more about Christa HERE In Watching Romance, Yaki and Tati talk two movies they watched: Mea C…

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No. 166: Rachel Taulelei - Tokomanawa Queens ‘Wāhine Toa’ 59:34

7M ago59:34

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In this Dream Chasers episode, Kiwi Hoops expert Linden Moore is back featuring special guest Rachel Taulelei - the co-owner of the Aotearoa Wellington team Tokomanawa Queens. In a wide-ranging conversation with Rachel in her prominent role at the Queens and within the NZ business landscape, she gives us a front row seat to the incredible opportuni…

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No. 165: STB LIVE! from the WNBL Awards Orange Carpet 43:48

7M ago43:48

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STB was LIVE at the 2024 Cygnett WNBL Pre-Awards Orange Carpet, and like all live feeds we had a slight mic issue for the first minute - so hang in there… that’s what we love about the spontaneity of our live pods this series!! If you missed out or just want to re-listen to some of the amazing guests we spoke with, including our roaming mic moment …

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Season 5, Episode 12: The Seven Month Itch (w/ Tanvier Peart) 1:31:52

7M ago1:31:52

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This week, we talk to debut author Tanvier Peart (@TanvierWrites) about her novel The Seven Month Itch and how she went from policy maker to romance novelist. In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk about to Reesa Tessa fiasco on TikTok, Porsha's husband's citizenship, and more reality gossip. In Reading Romance, Tati talks A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by…

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No. 164: Lauren Nicholson Back in Black 48:33

7M ago48:33

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Loz Nicholson is back in black, and Flames fans are ecstatic to see her in her home team strip. A reigning WNBL Champ; Loz is having a stellar season that has literally kept the team in the hunt! A part of this seasons MVP conversation she returns to STB in a fun chat that's equal parts entertaining and enlightening. We wind back the clock to her f…

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No. 163: Tall Ferns in China with Linden Moore and Maia Williamson 53:15

8M ago53:15

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Listen in as we talk with Linden Moore and Maia Williamson about the Tall Ferns Olympic Qualifier Tournament campaign. A first round loss against powerhouse China had a lot of positives given the age and experience of the team. Linden and Maia give us a good look at what New Zealand fans can take away from this game, while also giving us their opin…

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Season 5, Episode 11: Sexy V-Day in the City 1:06:46

8M ago1:06:46

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Yaki and Tati are just giving you tips about what activities you can do in your city (like ATL or NY). Also, Tati raves about Magic City Lemon Pepper wings (LOL) In Reading Romance, Tati gives some VDay novella recommendations. In Watching Romance, we talk about the upcoming Bridgerton season 3 and more. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG …

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No. 162: From Sin City to Sports Central with Las Vegas Aces President Nikki Fargas 42:57

8M ago42:57

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In our next DreamChasers we get a hoops business perspective with President of The Las Vegas Aces Nikki Fargas. Nikki has an illustrious backstory of her own - player, coach and now executive of back to back WNBA Champs The Las Vegas Aces. We’re incredibly grateful that Nikki shared her time and immense knowledge of the women's game, and the direct…

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Season 5, Episode 10: 1 Day (ft. Rita Gordon) 1:22:23

8M ago1:22:23

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We are back for the new year and interviewing Rita Gordon, an indie author who has had great success with her novel. 30 Days in Belfast. We talk about her writing process, her success as an indie author, and how she found her voice. Learn more about RIta and links to all her socials at www.RitaaGordon.com About Rita: Rita Gordon is a California nat…

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No. 161: Sydney Flames Vs UC Caps LIVE with Michelle Hocking at the Quaycentre 29:12

8M ago29:12

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Prior to the game between the Sydney Flames and the UC Caps we sat down and talked about the game, the Opals and much more.By ephemeral images

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Season 5, episode 9: The Gilded Age Recap (and more) 1:16:14

8M ago1:16:14

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Hey ya'll!! Just an informal vlog with Yaki and Tati about a few things, including The Gilded Age, Season 2. Also, this is a Jamie Callica stan account. We also mention the awesome holiday novellas by Danielle Allen, including one for MLK called The Dream. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Fa…

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No. 160: Sara Houston where there's a will there's a way 57:01

8M ago57:01

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Sara Houston is a new addition to the Aussie Glider’s. Wearing the national jersey for the first time at the Asia Oceania Zone Championships taking place in Thailand right now, we spoke with Sara as she was preparing for the trip. We talked about her introduction to wheelchair basketball and the chance encounter with a successful Paralympian and fo…

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No. 159: Pink Hoops LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena 36:55

9M ago36:55

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Pink Hoops is the inaugural WNBL’s Sydney Flames and NBL’s Sydney Kings breast cancer round. This initiative is inspired and driven by Sydney Flames Assistant Coach (former player) Tiana Mangakahia, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena, Flames player Shaneice Swain joins us as well as pre-recorded chats …

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No. 158: Passion & Possibilities with Vic Denholm & Bernie Dodd 46:06

9M ago46:06

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In our next Dream Chasers instalment, joining us are two female powerhouses behind some of the biggest clubs in the WNBL - Bernie Dodd and Victoria Denholm. Bernie is an Executive Director, and an integral part of the Melbourne Boomers ownership group and Vic is the President and part owner of the Sydney Flames. Both join us in an insightful look i…

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Season 5, Episode 8: A Series of Romances (ft. DL White) 1:37:07

9M ago1:37:07

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Seasons Greetings! It's our last podcast of the season and we talk with author DL White. We are going to talk her "author" origin story, her current release, and her process to crafting authentic Black romance. About DL: An military brat, DL has been writing since 2011, publishing her first book in 2015. Currently living in metro Atlanta, this brun…

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No. 157: Amy Atwell Licence to Shoot 48:31

9M ago48:31

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In this episode Perth local Amy Atwell joins us, giving us a great insight into the Perth Lynx sharpshooter who is currently sitting top 3 of the WNBL’s leading three-point shooters this season… just behind former team mate WNBA’s Sami Whitcomb. Given a licence to shoot by Coach Petrik, Amy has fit in well within the Lynx’ fast and furious tempo, w…

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No. 156: Live Pod UC Caps Vs Townsville Fire with Michelle Hocking & Phil Brown 2:09:24

10M ago2:09:24

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Welcome to Shooting the Breeze in our first LIVE pod for series 6. We’re LIVE from the National Convention Centre in Canberra, it’s UCCaps Vs Townsville Fire on Sunday 10 Dec. Despite a tech hiccup we are able to get most of our pre-game chat before tonights live call. Thanks to UCCapsWeekly commentator Michelle Hocking and legendary AIS Coach Phil…

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Season 5. Episode 7: Wine and Words (ft. nikki.blaire) 1:58:55

10M ago1:58:55

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This week, we talk wine and words with the one and only, Renaissance woman @nikki.blaire . We talk about her journey from lawyer working for the government to writing hot, steamy romance (and cooling it all down with a glass of wine!) A little about nikki: nikki blaire, stylized in lowercase as a tribute to the late bell hooks, unapologetically sha…

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No. 155: A Sporting Chance with Cassidy McLean 45:52

10M ago45:52

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In our Dream Chasers series, we chat with Cassidy McLean. Cass is running her own business ‘Sporting Chance Collective’ that aptly gives athletes a sporting chance to pursue their goals by providing some addtional commercial experience and much needed income to supplement their sporting career. Cass is a reigning NBL1 Champ for the Bendigo Braves i…

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Season 5, Episode 6: The Bookish Space (ft. Book Influencer Shincy Shegu) 1:17:47

10M ago1:17:47

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TW: We discuss assault and abuse. In this season of Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the folks that read books. One of which is book influencer and BookToker Shincy Shegu. Shincy is a med student, newlywed, and book lover who is living in London. In her own words, "I spend my days balancing the responsibilities of medical school and my ever growin…

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No. 154: Rapid Fire Mikaela Ruef 48:58

10M ago48:58

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It’s our first pod for Series 6 and in this episode Townsville Fires’ reigning Champ Mikaela Ruef joins us. A low-key post player, Mikaela is a high quality contributor and a strong work ethic combined with a genuine love of the game she’s an invaluable team player! Best of all rounding out her remarkable year, Mikaela has finally become an Austral…

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Series Six Trailer 4:23

10M ago4:23

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Series Six begins! Catch up with our fortnightly feature podcasts on womens hoops and women in hoops. We share stories that elevate the women's game, creating deeper connections and greater exposure. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us…

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All-Stars Series Five - Part 2 33:50

10M ago33:50

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Welcome to Part Two of our All-Star Series 5 Edition. We play it back featuring our most downloaded podcasts from Series 5. To round out our All-Stars we sample the following pods (in order of listening): Ep116: Free Agency Free Fallin’ (Part One) with Sammy Mac Ep118: Lauren Jackson & Tess Madgen - She Hoops; and a first with a female director in …

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Season 5, Episode 5: The Stubborn Kind (ft. Jessica Terry) 1:46:22

11M ago1:46:22

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We interview author Jessica Terry, creator of nearly 25 indie books and several series about her upcoming release The Stubborn Kind. We also talk about her writing process, what inspired her to write romance and her job as a ghostwriter for some very popular folks. About Jessica: To Jessica, putting out a new book is twice as exciting as someone sa…

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All-Stars Series Five - Part 1 28:04

11M ago28:04

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Welcome to Part 1 of our All-Stars Series 5 Edition. Series 6 is around the corner but in this hang time we really want to play it back for some of our most downloaded podcasts from Series 5. In this episode we sample the following pods (in order of listening): Episode 120: Al Kunek Forging Her Own Path; Episode 122: Saraid Taylor and the creative …

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BONUS: Chris Pongrass on Tiana Mangakahia excerpt Ep132 Clubland 11:14

11M ago11:14

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The Sydney Flames have now officially announced their plans and Tiana Mangakahia's continuing role as part of the coaching line up, so now we can share the excerpt with Chris Pongrass (Ep132 Clubland) where he talks about this along with the team’s heartfelt wish to include Tiana within the Flames fold since her early retirement. Note: Ep132 will b…

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