Shooting The Breeze
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Tune in to our women’s hoops and women in hoops podcast.
Hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind, cover the latest from professional leagues through to grassroots and community.
From our home Australia and across the world we have fresh takes on inspiring athletes, amazing Coaches and behind the scenes trailblazers from the global women's basketball landscape.
We also look at the business and broadcast side of the game while watching women's hoops grow and reach new heights.
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Ep112: LIVE First Subs with Madel Giles and Kaz Emery
April 29, 2023 06:30 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBCo-founders of First Subs, Madel Giles and Kaz Emery join us for our first LIVE podcast of Series 5. LIVE from ELS Hall Park, the home of the Inner West Bulls, we talk about their spirited community of women hoopers that was formed alongside their friends Marianne Engle and Victoria Kirby for women to come together to play hoops in Western Sydney. Creating an inclusive, friendly and welcoming environment they have provided a safe and comfortable place for women of all ages and levels of e...
BONUS: Ep111 Director Jocelyn Song on ‘Sòng Pèi Xīng’ the Sophia Song Story
April 27, 2023 21:15 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn the first of our passport pod episodes for Series 5 we talk with Jocelyn Song - a recent graduate of Claremont McKenna College in Media Studies/Economics and an Asian American Studies minor, she makes her directorial debut with 'Sòng Pèi Xīng', a short documentary on her sister, professional basketball player Sophia Song. Jocelyn is the first female director we’ve hosted on Shooting The Breeze, and she has crafted a moving short film featuring her sister Sophia, the first American Tai...
Ep110: Climbing Everest, looking back at the Grand Final and Series 4
March 24, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIn this episode we look back at the WNBL Grand Final and a massive Series 4 as we wrap up what’s been our most exciting and biggest series yet! The Townsville Fire, led by Series 4 pod guest Coach Shannon Seebohm, have taken the WNBL Championship after a 16 game winning streak. We also take a look in the rear view mirror of an adventurous ride that has covered the peaks of a Bronze medal for Australia at our FIBA Womens World Cup and the inspiring athletes and trailblazers that are shaping...
Ep109: Lori Chizik on WNBL Grand Final Eve
March 17, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIt’s WNBL Grand Final Eve, and joining us is expert commentator Lori Chizik. In this episode we take stock of an impressive Semi Finals series, preview the Grand Finals Series, and cover some key observations from a hugely successful WNBL23. The consistent top 2 teams in the back half of the season prevail for an epic Grand Final showdown this Saturday night. Shannon Seebohms’ Townsville Fire are the minor premiers off the back of a 14 game winning streak and will play the best of a 3 g...
Ep108: Live from the National Convention Centre with MVP Media & Alex Bunton
March 04, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBLIVE from the NCCC for the UCCaps final game for the season - it's the Domestic Violence round at the UCCaps final home game agaisnt Perth Lynx. Hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by social & digital media sponsor of the UCCaps, Simon & Michelle from MVP Media, they also host the UCCaps Weekly podcast. We touch on DV awareness, and the powerful story of Alex Bunton. We explore Simon & Michelle's long standing association with the UCCaps and behind the scenes of their growing ...
Ep107: Alex Bunton lifts the lid on Domestic Violence
March 03, 2023 06:30 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThis epsiode deals with domestic violence. Please take care in listening and know that if you or someone you know needs advise or help contact 1800-737 732 or 1800RESPECT In a raw and deeply personal episode Alex 'Bunts' Bunton, a former Opal and UCCapitals big allows us in to her lived experience as a Domestic Violence “DV” victim survivor. In their final home game, the UCCaps play Perth Lynx and will sponsor the DV awareness round to help people gain a better understanding, and allow the...
Ep106: Aimie Rocci - the Lifeline Round Legacy
March 01, 2023 20:25 - 44 minutes - 41 MBCaptain of the Southside Flyers, and stalwart of the club, Aimie Rocci is championing the Lifeline Round and continuing the legacy of former captain and recent pod guest Jenna O’Hea. Despite a season ending injury, Aimie continues to have a significant impact on her team and the club with initiatives such as the Lifeline Round. In showcasing true leadership Aimie opens up about her own personal experience in seeking support. We’re grateful to Aimie for this deeply reflective and thoughtful...
Ep105: Tiana Mangakahia and Vanessa Panousis Paint it Pink!
February 22, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThe Sydney Flames team up with the McGrath Foundation for its inaugural Pink Round at the Quaycentre this Friday 24th February from 6.45pm. In a podcast first, teammates and dynamite guards Tiana Mangakahia and Vanessa Panousis come together to promote the breast cancer initiative but also share their moving and often hilarious anecdotes as friends, a journey that started from juniors at Nationals through to college with fate having them suit up together at The Sydney Flames - a life lesson...
Ep104: LIVE Game Call from the Quaycentre - Syd Flames Vs Melb Boomers
February 19, 2023 05:55 - 1 hour - 106 MBLIVE GAME CALL from the Quaycentre It's the final game of the WNBL Indigenous Round and hosts' Sydney Flames take on Melbourne Boomers. The Boomers suffered a loss in double overtime against ladder leaders Townsville Fire earleir in this round and were looking for a definitve win against 6th placed Flames. Our STB co-host Jacinta Govind is joined by special guest Rachel Herrick, former WNBL player in a reunion of the Sydney OG livestream commentary team. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like,...
Ep103: Zoe Richards - the road less travelled
February 17, 2023 04:30 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIn an inspiring episode we talk with up-and-coming New Zealand talent Zoe Richards. Returning last year to her hometown of Dunedin on the South Island, while juggling work as a teacher’s aide Zoe became part of NZ basketball history, playing in the inaugural Tauihi Aotearoa Basketball League with the Southern Hoiho - the first pay parity professional women’s hoops league in New Zealand. We travel back to her US college years at two small college towns, culminating in a championship in her...
Ep102: Coach Kennedy Kereama - that's The Spirit
February 10, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn this episode we talk to Coach Kennedy Kereama, Head Coach of the Bendigo Spirit. At the close of Round 13 the Spirit are one of the top 5 teams in contention for a playoff berth. It’s a tight WNBL season with not much separating the top 5 teams, and as the inevitable upsets and injuries tip the balance in the run up to the playoffs, Coach Kennedy takes the approach of ‘one game at a time’. As one of the most experienced leadership groups of any of the WNBL teams, he encourages an all-t...
Ep101: Daughter's and Dad's Active and Empowered with Prof Phil Morgan
February 03, 2023 03:30 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBEvery once in a while you see a truly groundbreaking initiative. In this episode we hear about the innovative ‘Daughter’s and Dad’s Active and Empowered’ program designed from years of extensive research by Aussie Professor Philip Morgan from the University of Newcastle. Phil, in his first Australian podcast, tells us about this exciting multi-faceted initiative and the basketball program developed with Basketball NSW. Leveraging talented researchers across multiple disciplines, the progra...
Ep100 Part 2: Are the WNBL and clubs losing the hearts & minds of the Super Fan?
January 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn part two of our bumper Super Fan pod we continue our discussion with a passionate panel of dedicated #womenshoops fans for a real talk and insight into the hearts and minds of super fans and their view of professional women's basketball in Australia. In this episode we look at the visibility of the game in it’s coverage by mainstream and alternative media, the quality of fan engagement amid growing professionalism, value for money, merchandise pro’s and con’s, what we love and what needs ...
Ep100 Part 1: Are the WNBL and clubs losing the hearts & minds of the Super Fan?
January 17, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn this first part of a bumper episode, we’re thrilled to spotlight the most valuable member of any professional women's sports team - the fan! Welcome back to Shooting The Breeze as Series 4 returns after the festive season. In Series 3 Episode 69 we featured Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial & Events at Sky Sport, who brilliantly conveyed the value of the fan and how vital their inclusion is in the evolution of the sport. So, we spoke to them! Joining our host's Paul Camillos and Jac...
Ep99: Live from Qudos Bank Arena it's The Breeze Pod
December 30, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIt's our final podcast for 2022 and we're LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena on NY Eve Eve! Home team Sydney Flames match up with UCCaps in the OG Freeway series. In this LIVE podcast our Hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by new President of the Sydney Flames, Victoria Denholm and CEO of the Sydney Flames & Sydney Kings, Chris Pongrass. We talk about the WNBL season so far and get a glimpse into Victoria's role, and her love of hoops from her US College days and how she sees synerg...
Ep98: Kylie Gauci PLY - A Glider's Journey
December 23, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBAn incredibly inspirational story of a paralympian that fell in love with wheelchair basketball at a Wheelchair NSW Christmas Camp as a 10 year old. Kylie Gauci PLY was recently inducted into the BNSW Hall of Fame, having first put on an Australian singlet at just 17 years old she has gone on to represent the nation over 17 years at 255 games and has played in 5 World Championships, and 3 Paralympics medalling at each. A fiercely competitive player Kylie embodies a relentless work ethic forg...
Ep97: Marena Whittle - For The People
December 16, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour - 72 MBIt’s a HUGE pod this week… one of our biggest. Marena Whittle joins us for a real and thought-provoking discussion on what makes #womenshoops special for players and fans and the agency players have to share stories, promote the sport and have a profound impact on the wider community. On the court Marena has made waves in the last 12 months, bringing home a bronze medal from the inaugural 3x3 competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham as well as an MVP nod in the NBL1 Grand Final f...
Ep96: Sam Pascoe & Shannon Seebohm - Strength in Numbers
December 09, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn this week's episode we’re peeling back the layers to one of the younger clubs in the WNBL, the Townsville Fire, and explore its success over the last decade. A not for profit club in Far North Qld, the Fire's General Manager Sam Pascoe & Head Coach Shannon Seebohm share what makes this regional WNBL club the real deal… “we exist to provide healthy female role models and we exist to hopefully benefit the region.” At the time of taping we talk about their upcoming clash with the undefeated...
Ep95: Keely Froling - Captain & Competitor
December 02, 2022 04:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBPlaying in Sydney for the first time this WNBL season is Captain of the Sydney Flames Keely Froling and the team. Keely has been posting amazing individual performances while learning to navigate the dual role of fierce competitor and leader as Captain of one of the youngest squads in the league. We talk to Keely about the teams gruelling on-the-road start around Australia and the excitement of finally getting to Sydney and their home crowd for this weekend's double header with the Sydney Ki...
Ep94: Nat Hurst Lightning Let Loose
November 25, 2022 04:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week Nat Hurst Head Coach of the Adelaide Lightning joins us. As a point guard in the league Nat notched up 7 WNBL Championships, and in this episode she shares her first steps as a rookie WNBL Head Coach transitioning from on court general to the ‘big chair’. Nat shares the importance of open and honest communication within the team as she shapes her coaching style and how much she values input from everyone in the squad, from the bench to the starting five in a collaborative team cul...
Ep94: Nat Hurst - Lightning Let Loose
November 25, 2022 04:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week Nat Hurst Head Coach of the Adelaide Lightning joins us. As a point guard in the league Nat notched up 7 WNBL Championships, and in this episode she shares her first steps as a rookie WNBL Head Coach transitioning from on court general to the ‘big chair’. Nat shares the importance of open and honest communication within the team as she shapes her coaching style and how much she values input from everyone in the squad, from the bench to the starting five in a collaborative team cul...
Ep93: WNBL Highs & Lows and a Cheeseburger on the side
November 18, 2022 00:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week we Shoot the Breeze on some high octane WNBL action! Before we do get into the full throttle start of the WNBL, we take a quick diversion to an exhibition the STB crew and friends attended at ‘Backyard at the Alex’ this week. With great food and company we viewed an exhibtion of pick-up portraits by recent pod guest, photographer Nick Lawrence. Make sure to check out the exhibition, play some pick up hoops and enjoy the awesome burgers! In this podcast our hosts Paul Camillos and...
Ep92: Mackenzie Chatfield Watch her Fly!
November 11, 2022 04:30 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThe inaugural Tauihi league has recently finished and was an amazing showcase of New Zealand women’s basketball. Never a better time for us to shine a light on a promising young New Zealand talent - shooting guard Mackenzie Chatfield. She is joined by our NZ expert Linden Moore (who featured in Ep79) and was courtside at many of the recent tournaments Mackenzie made her mark at, including the Schick 3x3 with Harbour Breeze and winning New Zealand’s Secondary School Championship with Westlake...
Ep91: Part 2 WNBL23 Preview
November 03, 2022 19:45 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBJoin us in Part 2 of our WNBL preview as host’s Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind continue their crystal ball gazing into the currently underway WNBL ’23 season with Round 1 concluding this weekend. We pick up where we left off, in this episode we look at last season’s playoff team Adelaide Lightning, as well as one of the most anticipated teams with Lauren Jackson returning to the league for the Southside Flyers. Finally, to round it off we cover the Sydney Flames and the Townsville Fire, ...
Ep90: Part 1 WNBL23 Preview
October 28, 2022 01:45 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBJoin us as hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind take a first look at the upcoming WNBL season. Always fun to do some crystal ball gazing although we know the drill… the rosters are still moving and in fact since taping this podcast more announcements have been made on new players. It all begins on the 2 Nov and in this episode we kick-off Part One of our preview with 4 WNBL teams; starting with reigning Champs the Melbourne Boomers, finalist’s the Perth Lynx, last season’s late bloomers Be...
Ep89: Born to Run with Nick Lawrence
October 21, 2022 04:30 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBNick Lawrence is a professional photographer, after years of editing at a surf magazine he decided to hone in on his true passion of portraits and was able to combine it with another great love - pick-up hoops. Nick has been working on a portrait essay of pick-up basketball games over the last 4-5 years that he will publish and exhibit in ‘Backyard at The Alex’ the recently renovated local watering hole in Alexandria, Sydney. The exhibition details are listed below. Nick connected initiall...
Ep88: Jenna O'Hea Forever an Opal
October 14, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBRecently retired Opals Captain Jenna O’Hea was there throughout the FIBA Women’s Wolrd Cup, enjoying being part of a team again in her beloved basketball community but this time as part of the ESPN broadcast crew providing analysis and commentary at the tournament. Jenna gives us an insight into the exhausting scedule of the broadcast team, as well as the joy in commentating alongside a largely women’s crew including Neroli Meadows, Kelsey Griffin, regular pod guest Michele Timms and recent...
Ep87: Shine bright like an Opal FIBAWWC recap with Phina Newton
October 07, 2022 04:30 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIt’s hard to believe it was barely a week ago now as we look back at the most highly attended FIBA Women’s World Cup with over 145,000 spectators over ten days of incredible hoops action. Joining us on this episode is ESPN freelancer, and Siren Sport & ABC emerging sports writer alumni Phina Newton. Phina was a roving mobile reporter for FIBA and on the baseline for our Aussie hosted World Cup. She was in and amongst the action with players from all attending nations and was also able to wit...
Live from the FIBA Women's World Cup
September 30, 2022 02:54 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIt’s our 100th Podcast as we celebrate LIVE from the FIBA Women’s World Cup! We're down to the final 4 teams as the semi-finals kick off this evening in Sydney. Team USA play against a dynamic #madlove Canada, and home team Australia will play Asia Pacific rivals China. It will be a HUGE spectacle! Our hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by influential hoops and sports journo Megan Hustwaite as we celebrate a huge podcast milestone of 100 podcasts at the bigest #womenshoops e...
Live from the FIBA Women's World Cup with Megan Hustwaite
September 30, 2022 02:54 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIt’s our 100th Podcast as we celebrate LIVE from the FIBA Women’s World Cup! We're down to the final 4 teams as the semi-finals kick off this evening in Sydney. Team USA play against a dynamic #madlove Canada, and home team Australia will play Asia Pacific rivals China. It will be a HUGE spectacle! Our hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by influential hoops and sports journo Megan Hustwaite as we celebrate a huge podcast milestone of 100 podcasts at the bigest #womenshoops e...
Ep86: Jenni Screen 3, 2, 1, Live from the Arena
September 23, 2022 05:30 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBIt’s the FIBA Women's World Cup and in this episode - technically our 99th including special and bonuse episodes, we feature former Opal and FIBA Women's World Cup ESPN commentator Jenni Screen. Jenni talks us through her coaching with the NBA Basketball without Borders for Asia, recently held at the AIS in Canberra, with baby Edith strapped in for the ride and no one who has seen that inspirational image and it’s symbolism will forget it. She provides amazing insights into her transition t...
Ep85: Sidelined with Adam McKay, Carley Ernst and Tony Hallam
September 15, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn this powerhouse episode we're talking with Adam McKay - producer & director of Sidelined, a 4 part documentary series lifting the curtain of the WNBL Melbourne Boomers 2022 Championship quest and spotlighting the struggles for our elite female athletes in the Fight for Equality in a challenging, post lockdown sporting landscape. Having spent 10 years as the Founder and Executive Director of Helping Hoops – a charity running free basketball programs for underprivileged children across Melb...
Ep84: Michele Timms - slicing and dicing the FIBA Women's World Cup
September 09, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBOpals Legend Michele Timms joins us to dissect the current state of play for the FIBA Women's World Cup. It's the final countdown with less than 2 weeks until the biggest #womenshoops event on the planet. Timmsy gives us her take on the state of play, and there’s still a lot of unknowns, before the action gets under way and 12 nations put on the greatest display of basketball for Aussie sports fans! As always there’s some shrewd observations as the world’s eyes focus on Sydney and witness...
Ep83: Liz and Vik Mills Connecting Coaches Globally
September 02, 2022 05:30 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIn an Australian podcast first - Shooting The Breeze regular Coach Liz Mills joins us with her twin sister Vik Mills as they launch their Global Women In Basketball Coaching Network this week. Liz is renowned for making hoops history as the first woman Head Coach of a men's national team at an African continental championship and co-founder Vik Mills is an accomplished leader in the global consulting services industry. We explore the universal challenges for women in basketball coaching an...
Ep82: Caz and Daz Around The World in #82
August 26, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIn Episode 82 we’re travelling the world. Dynamic UK Hoops commentary Duo Cazzy B and Daz join us for this lively episode as we talk about the exciting developments in British Women's Hoops since we last caught up. There’s the unbelievable ‘perfect season’ for WBBL Champs London Lions along with some of the names leaving an indelible mark on the British Basketball scene including: Holly Winterburn, Comm Games hero Shanece Beckford-Norton and retiring WBBL MVP Jo Leedham-Warner of the “50 / ...
Ep81: Lena Wallin-Kantzy Women In Basketball is the next frontier
August 19, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBWe’re incredibly honoured to host a female advocate for women’s basketball from the highest levels of FIBA, Lena Wallin-Kantzy, the first woman elected to the FIBA Executive Committee and currently the Deputy Chair of the Competitions Commission, encompassing Women in Basketball. A trailblazer within the global federation model of basketball, Lena provides us with a unique perspective of the vision to create more opportunities for women through six key objectives identified as part of FIBA S...
Bonus Opals Edition with Special Guest Sammy McDonald
August 12, 2022 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBA special LIVE podcast on the announcement of the Aussie Opals squad for the upcoming FIBA Womens World Cup. Joining us is Sammy McDonald, Assistant Coach for the Albury-Wodonga Bandits, coaching and training alongside legend Lauren 'LJ' Jackson in her phenomenal return from retirement to play in her fifth World Cup Campaign... 12 years since her last foray in a World Cup. Simply amazing. We talk about the exciting mix of talent, with some young up and comers, and many seasoned veterans of ...
BONUS Special Episode Tully Bevilaqua on Shooting The Breeze
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBShe’s an Aussie Icon! Tully Bevilaqua, a member of the illustrious 2006 Opals gold medal winning Womens World Cup Squad and one of the OG’s that paved the way in that Golden Opals era joins us on Shooting The Breeze. From a WNBA Championship in Seattle alongside LJ in 2004, an Indiana Fever stalwart and Perth local Tully is now in her first professional Head Coach role in New Zealand’s Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa with Mainland Pouakai based in Christchurch, and she’s loving it! This first s...
BONUS Series 3 Retrospective with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind
July 22, 2022 22:30 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this BONUS episode we take a moment to reflect on a massive Series 3. We highlight some memorable takeouts in what was a wide range of guests where we explored beyond our shores to Britain, Morocco and to our trans Tasman friends in NZ shaking things up and motivating us to step it up. Let’s not forget the people behind the scenes, sports agents, broadcasters, fans and our community legends at the grassroots. Hosts’ Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind call a 3x3… 3 pods each and one! Podca...
Ep80: Julia Montesano She Calls Game
July 08, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIn our final Episode for Series 3 we go behind the scenes and talk womens voices in hoops and sports. Selected for the inaugural FIBA She Calls Game, Julia Montesano is no slouch on the mic. She’s called AFL to Basketball since she was a teen in Melbourne and is ramping up for the FIBA Womens World Cup in Sydney this September where she will call play by play alongside some heavy weights in the sporting commentary world. As part of the innovative Making The Call initiative to help amplify w...
Ep79: Linden Moore NZ Hoops and WNBL Free Agency
June 30, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn this episode passionate NZ Hoops fan and PhD researcher Linden Moore hailing from Pleasanton in the Bay Area of Northern California is doing her doctorate around NZ women’s basketball at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Linden is currently on the ground in Auckland and living the dream of following the new historic Tauihi Aotearoa League in its first season and its impact amongst locals and hoops fans that have waited too long for this groundbreaking , pay parity women’s leagu...
Ep78: Jade Melbourne The Kid's Alright
June 24, 2022 05:30 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIn this episode Jade Melbourne only 19 years of age is vying for a return to the Opals squad for the FIBA Womens World Cup. She’s repped the Green & Gold in junior ranks but no one can forget her enthusiasm when she burst onto the Opals squad at the FIBA Asia Cup in Jordan earlier this year. She’s the real deal in hoops passion, and her speed and agility was something to see at the recent Japan friendlies against the hugely talented Tokyo Silver Medallists. Recently drafted to Seattle Stor...
Ep77: Josie Taoi founder Promote The GOAT
June 16, 2022 10:54 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBJosie Taoi, a Sydney hooper of Fijian descent is the founder of a grassroots program that’s paying it forward - Promote The GOAT “PTG”. Sharing her story of faith and personal conviction in founding PTG she tells us how using and promoting basketball to not only showcase the diversity, can also create teachable moments in her hoops community program to help kids become happier, healthier and more confident. Josie founded PTG in 2019 and has only recently began to include herself in their so...
Ep76: Shooting The Breeze with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind
June 10, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBIn our eponymous episode we’re quite literally Shooting the Breeze on whats happening in Womens Hoops! We Look at the WNBL and how they’ve stepped up communicating to the fans with an early look at pre-season and season dates as well as free agency. With a lot of developments in club ownership and new Head Coaches announced in recent weeks, the player signings in the off season were slow to start but look to be ramping up! And of course the huge hoops event hurtling towards us is the FIBA ...
Ep75: Stranger Things - Opals and Japan with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind
June 02, 2022 20:30 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode, Stranger Things: Opals and Japan, our hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind talk about the recent 3 game series between Australia and Japan in Sydney and Newcastle. The Akatsuki Five won the series 2-1 where several Opals players debuted in the Green and Gold. It was a thriller of a series, fast paced, closely contested and no doubt both teams will be analysing and adjusting as they get ready for the Women’s World Cup this September in Sydney. The young and enthusiastic Op...
Ep74: Britt Smart Beyond The Arc
May 27, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWe talk with one of the leagues most seasoned players Britt Smart, having played nearly 2 decades in both Europe and the WNBL Britt shares some of the secrets to her fitness, longevity and movement that also provides the x-factor in her coaching business bsmartbasketball.com She recently re-signed with the UCCapitals, having been awarded the Players’ player last season Britt gives us a look into what makes the team click. The team defied many obstacles last season to push through and make it...
Ep73: Amber Merritt 'BAM' It!
May 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBOur first Aussie Paralympian guest is Amber Merritt aka ‘BAM’ (and yes there is a story to that one), joins us on the eve of the Asia-Oceania Champs in Thailand that are also the qualifiers for World Champs taking place later this year in Dubai. It’s a blast of a podcast as Amber shares her journey as an athlete with a less visible disability with grace and humour. We hear about the tremendous legacy of the Aus Gliders, medalling at Worlds and Paralympics in her younger years as well as the ...
Ep72: Christy Collier-Hill WNBL Vision & Dreams
May 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBAn absolute ripper of a pod with the Head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill. Moving across from her role as General Manager for the Melbourne Boomers to help the WNBL get to the level it deserves to be at. With the explosive growth of other codes in women's sports we get real on whats needed for the WNBL to rise to the challenge. Christy shares her vision and dreams, acknowledging there's a long way to go to rebuild trust with fans and is open on some of the challenges facing the league. ...
Ep71: WNBL Free Agency with special guest Vanessa Panousis
May 06, 2022 05:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIt’s WNBL Free Agency time! Our special guest Vanessa Panousis joins Shooting The Breeze to freewheel the Free Agency list. Ness is currently tearing up the floor in the NBL1 East with Sutherland Sharks. With so many players and coaches up in the air, tune in as we toss up some scenarios in possibly the longest WNBL Free Agency list in recent memory! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @...
Ep70: Lorraine Landon on Volunteers - the heart of the FIBAWWC
April 29, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBShe’s a national basketball treasure and Inducted into Basketball Australia Hall of Fame. We welcome back Lorraine Landon as she takes us behind the scenes of the FIBA Womens World Cup Volunteer program, she shares insights into the biggest hoops event on the planet and it’s volunteers - the absolute beating heart of the FIBA Womens World Cup. Get pumped for a huge spectacle of Womens Hoops and the celebratory spirit in bringing together our diverse Aussie hoops community to put on one of...