UC Caps Weekly
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -A weekly podcast talking about the UC Capitals women's basketball team. The UC Capitals play in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) in Australia.
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Episode 66 - Welcome to Brazil!
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWell, it was no surprise to anyone, but Jade Melbourne has been named in the Opals team that is headed to Brazil for the Olympic Qualifying tournament. We take a look over the final team as well as breaking down both the Capitals games from Round 11 of the WNBL
Episode 65 - UNDEFEATED!! (in 2024)
January 07, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWith 3 wins from the last 4 games, our UC Capitals are looking very bullish in 2024. We review the last 2 games and talk about the amazing development of our team over the past 3 months. 2024 is going to be a huuuuge year for women's hoops and the UC Capitals are getting their share!
Episode 64 - Happy Holidays
December 24, 2023 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBTwo wins were a fantastic early present for all the good Caps fans. Michelle and Simon discuss the win at Radford College and take a look at where the team is at at the halfway mark of the season. We also look at the Opals squad and pick our 12 for the trip to Brazil in February. Wishing you all a happy holiday and a restful break and we look forward to catching you all in the New Year.
Episode 63 - Watch out for the Shak Attack!
December 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBBoy, do we have a lot of catching up to do! Simon and Michelle catch up on the last 5 UC Capitals games but don't worry. We freshen your listening palate halfway through with a great interview with the legend of Maitland Basketball, Shakera Reilly. Oh, and the Caps won their first game of the season on Friday night! LFGOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Episode 62 - Let's Goooooooo!
November 19, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThe new @thewnbl is underway and the @uccapitals already have 4 games in the books. While yet to record a win, there have been a ton of positives as our young team grows in confidence and strength with every game. In this episode, we review the first 4 games and we also launch our new Q&A segment. The rocket has left the launch pad for @thewnbl season 2023/24 and things are looking up in the nation's capital.
Episode 61 - Jade Melbourne - Not-So Hostile Takeover
November 01, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week we handed over the lead microphone to none other than Jade Melbourne. We get all the news from her first WNBA season with the Seattle Storm and she talks us through all her new UC Capitals teammates for the 2023-24 WNBL Season. This one's a cracker so put on your walking shoes or sit down with your favourite beverage for an hour of the Goat Jr. Let's Gooooo!
Episode 61 - Not-So Hostile Takeover
November 01, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week we handed over the lead microphone to none other than Jade Melbourne. We get all the news from her first WNBA season with the Seattle Storm and she talks us through all her new UC Capitals teammates for the 2023-24 WNBL Season. This one's a cracker so put on your walking shoes or sit down with your favourite beverage for an hour of the Goat Jr. Let's Gooooo!
Episode 60 - Gun Pilot
October 29, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week we catch up with Alex Fowler. She comes to the Caps straight out of a stellar US College career and is ready to do big things this season for the UC Capitals. We do a wrap up of pre-season and look forward to Week One of the 2023/24 WNBL Season.
Episode 59 Young Guns
October 02, 2023 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin us this week as we meet and greet new Caps young gun, Jayda Clark, to the UC Caps Weekly fam. We review Development and Futures Day with Coach Veal and Michelle loses her mind and calls Simon an idiot! Harsh!
Episode 58 - Let's Do This!
September 11, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBPre-Season is officially here for the 2023-24 WNBL Season and almost all of the team are back in Canberra and ready to go. We wrap up the last month of international games, NBL1 and the WNBA before checking all the team lists and getting ready for a bunch of new interviews in the coming weeks. Let's Goooooooo!
Episode 57 - The Wolverine and The Volcano
July 25, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week, we catch up with Nicole Munger as she takes us on the amazing journey that has been her basketball life. Music legends, natural disasters, Wolverines and all the sliding door moments that led her to become a Capital. We also see where our Caps are at, both overseas and at home. Some big games coming up for various members of our team so make sure you pay attention!
Episode 56 - Eye of the Storm
July 07, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week we catch up with the globetrotting Jade Melbourne and talk Seattle and the WNBA and discuss her new teammates that will join her at the NCCC this summer. We review Australia's Asia Cup performance and catch up on all the latest from our Capitals playing in the NBL1 competitions.
Episode 55 - Off Season Update with Coach Veal
June 25, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, we sit down with UC Caps Head Coach, Kristen Veal and discuss the washup from Season 1, her interesting offseason, all the latest player signings and we talk about a very good boy!
Episode 54 - Free Agency Mayhem
June 12, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBAfter a delayed start, Free Agency is in full swing and if you blink you may miss some BIG moves. Coach Veal has been busy early and has already added some exciting pieces to the roster, but league-wide the moves have been pretty dramatic, to say the least! Catch up on all the latest moves, right here, with UC Caps Weekly.
Episode 53 - Season Wrap Up
April 10, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBHey Gang, remember us? We catch up on the last 2 games of the regular season and cover the WNBL Finals. We let you know where all the Casps are spending the next 6 months, talk about Opals Camp and ponder the meteoric rise of the Swain Train. It's a huge week for Shaneice Swain and we can't wait to see where she ends up in the WNBA draft.
Episode 52 - What did we miss?
February 19, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBOops, we did it again... Real life just keeps on getting in the way of our podcast, but we are back with an ambitious attempt to cover three rounds in one go. Some amazing stuff has happened both on and off the court so sit back and join us while we try to catch up.
Episode 51 - Great Expectations
January 26, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWith the unfortunate events the UC Capitals have endured this season, there is still plenty for fans to be happy about. With players out injured, it's been a great opportunity for our bench players to get valuable game time and experience. No one has grabbed the opportunity more than Chloe Tugliach and this week we catch up with her and talk about her journey to the WNBL. Also, Simon and Michelle talk about the league in general, the exciting race for the top four and high drama in other par...
Episode 50 - WINNING! with Bec Pizzey
January 13, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Caps pick up their first W of the season in an amazing game against the highly favoured Bendigo Spirit. After her call-up to the starting line-up, we catch up with Bec Pizzey. The interview takes a left-hand turn as we are invaded by some rando who decided to join us for the rest of the interview. Stich-ups and good vibes abound as we celebrate a classic victory for our all ready storied franchise!
Episode 49 - Gemma Potter - On The Mend
December 27, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBMerry Christmas, Caps fam. It's been a crazy couple of weeks with a lot of games for our team. We catch up on the past 4 games and look ahead to another double header this week for the Caps. We also catch up with Gemma Potter and get an update on her rehab and talk about what a special group the Caps team is.
Episode 48 - Caps are rising!
December 09, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThings are looking up for our team, fresh off a greatly improved performance in Adelaide last round, the UC Caps are at home tomorrow and have their best chance this season to seal their first win. We talk about a dramatic WNBL Round Four both on and off the court and introduce another new addition to the UC Caps family.
Episdoe 47 - Live from Schoolies
November 29, 2022 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week we are on the Gold Coast trying desperately to hide from the chaos of Schoolies Week. Meanwhile, back in Canberra, the Capital's chaotic season continues with the news that Dekeiya Cohen has parted ways with the UC Capitals and is heading home to the US. With all this chaos flying around, we thought it best to sit down and get some wisdom from the one and only Britt Smart. She talks about becoming the elder stateswoman of the team and we chat with her about her business outside of ...
Episode 46 - The Real Deal
November 18, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIt's the real deal with Kristen Veal as we unpack the new coach's philosophies and outlook for the future of the UC Capitals. We discuss the horror start to her first season and the opportunities it offers for her team. She breaks down the new additions to the team and we talk about her strategies for moving forward this season.
Episode 45 - Unlucky Start for the Caps
November 11, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWell, that was a weekend we all could have done without! The opening round saw 2 losses, a season-ending injury for Gemma Potter and a bad ankle roll for Jade Melbourne that will see her out for 3 weeks! Not the start that we wanted but plenty of highlights and strong performances to get us excited for the rest of the season.
Episode 44 - Abby Solway
October 31, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIt's finally here. The opening week of the 2022/23 WNBL season is upon us. We look through all 8 WNBL teams to see who's new and who's moved and we catch up with Caps young gun and local superstar, Abby Solway. Get your Caps merch out and get ready to rock the NCCC as basketball is back!!
Episode 43 - Emilee Whittle-Harmon
August 20, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWe're back with Season 3 of UC Caps Weekly and we start with one of our new additions to the Capitals line-up. Emilee Whittle-Harmon burst onto the WNBL stage last season with a stellar back half of the competition for the Southside Flyers. Now, she's a Capital and promises to pick up where she left off as the new season approaches. Let's welcome her to the family, Canberra.
Episode 42 - New Era for the UC Caps
June 03, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIt's a new era as the UC Caps announce Kristen Veal as their new Head Coach. We are back from the break to talk about new coaches, free agency, WNBA , NBL1 and the Opals. It's going to be a busy off-season and you can stay up to date with all the latest news here at UC Caps Weekly!
Episode 41 - What next for the UC Capitals?
April 19, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThe 2021-22 season is in the books and now the search for a new Head Coach begins. We discuss the many coaching opportunities currently open and talk about where our Capitals will be in the offseason. And what a week it's been for Jade Melbourne. Drafted into the WNBA and selected in the Opals squad of 22. It's still all happening, right here on UC Caps Weekly!
Episode 40 - An Evening with Kelsey Griffin
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBAfter a tragic end to the UC Capitals season, we sit down with the one and only, Kelsey Griffin to pull apart the mayhem, the heartache, and the confusion of a season that promised so much, but ended so abruptly. Grab a hot drink, a comfy chair and maybe a tissue or two as we go inside the inner sanctum with KG23.
Episode 39 - IT'S FINALS TIME!
March 23, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAfter the emotional roller coaster ride of Round 15, the Finals are upon us. This week we wrap up the regular season and pull apart a difficult weekend for our beloved Capitals. We take a look at the finals and we make some predictions for the WNBL Awards season, noting that there is no contest for Defensive Player of the Year. Welcome to the 2022 WNBL Finals! Go Caps!
Episode 38 - Chef Bundlez is COOKING!
March 15, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBWell, there is nothing like finals to get Michelle and Simon talking till the cows come home about basketball and we've got an extra-long episode for you this week. We cover a dramatic Round 14 and look at what could be an equally dramatic Round 15; the last round of the regular season. In this week's interview, we catch up with the hottest player in the WNBL right now, Britt Sykes! It's almost finals, Caps fans and it's going to be a huge postseason, so climb on board as we hunt down Cha...
Episode 37 - She's Heating Up!
March 08, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWith The WNBL only 3 weeks away, things are starting to heat up around the league as our UC Capitals head out on the road chasing down that Top 2 finish. We bring you all the results from rounds 12 and 13, we look at the FIBA World Cup Pool draw and Michelle puts on her Big Coach Brain and breaks down where the Caps sit statistically going into finals!
Episode 36 - All Hail the Moon Ball!
February 24, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week we cover a dominant UC Caps victory over the Townsville Fire, We take a look at the final released draw for the rest of the WNBL season and we catch up with the Master of the Moonball and all-around great human, Britt Smart!
Episode 35 - Notre vieil ami.
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBAfter being caught up in the morass of non-WNBL life, we are back this week with a wrap up of the Opals performance at the recent World Championships Qualifying tournament in Serbia. We catch up with the last 3 rounds of UC Capitals dominance and we jump on the phone with an old friend. #tolosaysno
Episode 34 - Road Trip
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBAfter a tough loss last round, our team is on the road for 3 games in 5 days. We break down last weeks games and talk about some of the controversy in our home game against Perth. We break down the new Opals squad for the FIBA Qualifying tournament featuring our young phenom, Jade Melbourne and we look forward to a huge Round 8 of the WNBL.
Episode 33 - Deja Vu
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWell after a full seven-game blowout for Round 6 all fingers and toes are crossed for Round 7. We catch up with KG to talk about Kelly Wilson's 400th game (take 3) She tells us about her career with Kelly and we also touch on Coach Goriss' childminding skills, possible options for the rest of the season playing out and that massive Round One injury that turned Jade Melbourne white as a ghost! We finish up with a preview of the Caps vs Perth game this Friday night.....if it happens. Please l...
Episode 32 - Covid Mayhem!
January 08, 2022 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week we talk about the Covid mayhem around the league and the two games coming up for the UC Caps this weekend. We chat with current Head Coach Kennedy Kereama and discuss what's coming up for the league as it tries to cope with half the teams out with Covid protocol. Aye Curumba!
Episode 31 - Big Win vs Bendigo
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWhat a comeback from the UC Capitals as they comfortably took care of the Bendigo Spirit just days before the Christmas break. We review the Round 4 games and look forward to this weekends Round 5 games. We also take a look at the latest news from around the league.
Episode 30 - Home, at last!
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThis week we cover all the games from Round 3 of the WNBL 2021/22 season as well as our first home game in almost 2 years! Then we talk about Round 4. If you love listening to two people talk about the WNBL, you have come to the right place!
Episode 29 - Corona Scare
December 17, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBToday we talk about the Corona scare that visited the UC Capitals. We wrap up the weekend's games and take a look forward to Round 3 and Round 4. After a busy week of Christmas social commitments what better way to relax than with Michelle and Simon and UC Caps Weekly. Cheers!
Episode 28 - Alicia Froling
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWeek One is in the books and the UC Caps are 1 and 0. We recap the 2 games played on the weekend, before we catch up with the very athletic Alicia Froling. She talks with us about her career to date and her time in the US College system and delves into the world of group house utensil faux-pas. We talk about the announcement of the Opals squad for next years world cup and take a look at the games coming up in Round Two.
Episode 27 - GAME ON!
November 30, 2021 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIt's been a looong time coming, but the WNBL is back this weekend! We talk about the strangest draw in WNBL history and how the UC Caps are looking rolling into Week One. We take a look at the very new look Sydney Uni Flames and catch up with the one and only Kelsey Griffin #KG23. Get your Kayo ready and settle in for the return of the WNBL for the 21/22 season.
Episode 26 - Brittney Sykes
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week, we catch up with new UC Caps import, Brittney Sykes. She is going to set the WNBL on fire with her athleticism and lockdown defence. On her first trip to Australia, we talk to her from her quarantine room in Sydney and try to reassure her that Huntsman spiders are harmless. Terrifying, but harmless. We discuss the new season dates, the latest additions to the UC Capitals roster, the WNBA finals, the Opals Asia Cup success and our first instalment of Tolo-Watch. Sit down, strap ...
Episode 25 - Paul Goriss Olympic Debrief
September 21, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBWell, it's been a big couple of months for UC Capitals Head Coach, Paul Goriss. His first Olympic campaign as Assistant Coach for the Opals, weeks and weeks of quarantine and now he's back off to do it all again as Head Coach for the Opals as they take part in the Asia Cup, in Jordan. We catch up with Gori and talk about the Olympic campaign, his Asia Cup trip and some new signings just around the corner for the UC Caps!
Episode 24 - Jade Melbourne - She's Back!
July 12, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBGreat news for UC Caps fans as Jade Melbourne has re-signed with the Caps for 2 years. Without a doubt, one of the most popular new additions to the squad last season, Jade talks with us about life in the hub, her decision to pass on college and join the Caps and her upcoming trip to Hungary for the U19 World Cup. Goat Jnr is back!
Episode 23 - Goodbye and Hello!
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week we talk about how the new look UC Capitals are coming along with 7 players now signed for the 2021/22 WNBL Season. We talk about some other big-name signings across the league and we discuss female representation in the WNBL coaching ranks and look at how some ex-Capitals are forging ahead with their coaching careers!
Episode 22 - Marianna Tolo - Goodbye, for now!
June 09, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week we catch up with Marianna Tolo as she gets set for a very big 18 months. We talk about the first official player signing of 2021 and we talk about Opals selection ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. We catch up on where your Caps are playing at the moment and we also talk about an exciting documentary that's being made about the Capitals franchise.
Episode 21 - Paul Goriss and 2021 Free Agency
May 23, 2021 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWell, we've had a nice long rest after the mayhem that was the 2020 WNBL hub season. Physical and emotional wounds have healed and the new normal just keeps on rolling. The WNBL free agency period is in full swing so we caught up with UC Caps Head Coach Paul Goriss to discuss offseason machinations, his recruiting philosophy and we try to get the scoop on what this seasons UC Caps will look like. Welcome to 2021.
Episode 20 - Season Wrap
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBCome listen as Simon and Michelle review the Capitals final game and wrap up their thoughts of the 2020 WNBL Covid Season. We look at what we liked and what we didn't like. Allergen Statement: May contain middle-aged man sulking and some complaining about referees.
Episode 19 - The Finals - Kelsey Griffin
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWe've finally (lol) made it to the finals and our UC Caps are once again into the post-season. Wednesday sees us take on perennial finals opponents, the Melbourne Boomers in the first Semi-Final game. The Caps will have to take the long road to the Grand Final, but everyone's a chance in the crazy Covid season. We talk with UC Caps Co-captain, Kelsey Griffin about here finals philosophy and how much the team are ready to 'Go Big' in another WNBL post-season. We talk about the WNBL season ...
Episode 18 - Marianna Tolo - Crunch Time
December 09, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week, we catch up with UC Caps co-captain Marianna Tolo and talk about the tough week the Capitals had in Round 4 of the WNBL season. With 2 games left before finals, we look at the ladder situation and talk about the last day of the regular season and the impact it could have on the final four positions. The UC Caps are going to the finals and the hard work starts right here! It's Crunch time, people! Go Caps!