Best Ephemeral Images Podcasts (2025)

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No. 204: Coach Nat Hurst - Tall Ferns Fighting Spirit 51:20

8d ago51:20

51:20

In this pod we’re joined by Nat Hurst to talk about the Trans-Tasman Throwdown, the Tall Ferns and the future of New Zealand women’s basketball. Alongside Coach Nat, dynamic Kiwi hoops duo Linden Moore and Maia Williamson are front and centre for this pod as they discuss players, the games and how a young Tall Ferns squad faced the No.2 in the worl…

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No. 203: Trans-Tasman LIVE from Adelaide with Laura Hodges, Kerry Waller and Paul Camillos 46:32

23d ago46:32

46:32

STB was Live from Adelaide Entertainment Centre with special guest Laura Hodges, ABPA board member and former Opal. It’s the inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown game between the Opals Vs Tall Ferns. We cover some key player stories, ranging from debutants to second chances. We get caught up in the palpable excitement in Adelaide amongst the hoops comm…

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No. 202: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Walk The Line 53:12

1M ago53:12

53:12

Catch up on our live podcast collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we continue our series on WNBL 2.0. We’re looking at it from the clubs point of view and a ground breaking CBA along with a wider look at the ecosystem around the league. The breaking news around the Adelaide Lightning makes one thing clear - clubs must prepare for a different…

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EXPRESS BONUS: Jennie Sager on CBA and WNBL updates 20:26

1M ago20:26

20:26

A bonus pod with the WNBL CEO Jennie Sager in a huge week of league news. On the heels of a ground breaking Collective Bargaining Agreement and the uncertainty around Adelaide, 8th team and free agency. A fast-track pod to get a handle on where things are at. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to …

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No. 200: Trans-Tasman Hype with Linden Moore, Kerry Waller & Maia Williamson 54:42

1M ago54:42

54:42

In STB’s 200th podcast we celebrate and hype the upcoming Trans-Tasman Throwdown showcasing the rising talent across the pacific in Australia & Aotearoa. A great opportunity for the Opals & Tall Ferns squads to play together and against each other on the international stage ahead of Asia Cup in July in China. Also a chance to build chemistry and mu…

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No. 199: KG23 x TED talk - Kelsey Griffin connection and purpose 1:27:32

2M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

She’s a five-time WNBL Champ, with 2 back-to-backs and one of the most impactful imports Australian basketball has ever seen. Kelsey Griffin aka ‘KG23’ is a leader, a visionary, a baller and one of the best storytellers we’ve been privileged to have on the pod! KG23 shares her journey of gratitude across a prolific career on and off the court, lift…

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No. 198: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Taking a Leap of Faith 53:06

2M ago53:06

53:06

Catch up on our live podcast collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we unpack the stories, expectations and speculation swirling around WNBL 2.0. We share our thoughts and take a look down the road. The new owners officially took over the league on April 2 in a move that’s got high expectations from all WNBL fans but already seems to have enco…

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No. 197: Nat Burton Potential Unleashed with guest co-host Britt Smart 57:42

2M ago57:42

57:42

It’s a special privilege hosting 2 well-travelled veterans of the WNBL and more recently each playing different roles this upcoming NBL1 season. Warwick Senators NBL1 West player & inaugural NBL1 champ Nat Burton re-joins STB to share her on-going journey in mindset coaching as part of Enriched Athletes, alongside guest co-host NBL1 South Sandringh…

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No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA2028 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

We’re grateful to be joined again by Aussie hoops legend Coach Sandy Brondello who recently extended her role as the Australian Opals Head Coach till #LA2028 Olympics and is the Head Coach of the reigning WNBA Champs NY Liberty. We get a fascinating look into the Liberty, the WNBA and its meteoric rise within the sporting landscape as well as Coach…

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No. 195: Live Pre-Game Grand Final Game 2 - Townsville Vs Bendigo 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

In STB's first live pod connecting speakers from around Australia, co-hosts’ Paul Camillos in NSW, Jacinta Govind in Qld, and Kerry Waller in South Australia, chat ahead of the much anticipated Game 2 of the WNBL Grand Finals between home team Townsville Fire and minor premiers Bendigo Spirit. Despite an early tech glitch in a true live moment, in …

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No. 194: Live from QuayCentre Sydney Vs Bendigo with Emma Clarke 24:57

3M ago24:57

24:57

Live from the QuayCentre we’re joined by the versatile and deadly 3pt shooter Emma Clarke, recovering from injury. Despite being one of several starting players sidelined in a testing season for the embattled Sydney Flames who are playing their home game Semi Finals against minor premiers the Bendigo Spirit. In this pre-game live pod Emma gives us …

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No. 193: LIVE from WNBL Orange Carpet 2025 Awards 39:40

4M ago39:40

39:40

STB was LIVE at the 2025 Cygnett WNBL Pre-Awards Orange Carpet with hosts Paul and Jacinta. Like all live feeds we had some slight mic interference from time to time on the night - so hang in there! It was a magical nite at Zinc in Federation Square, Melbourne. If you missed out or just want to re-listen to some of the amazing guests we spoke with,…

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No. 192: LIVE from the AIS UCCapitals Vs Sydney Flames 44:49

4M ago44:49

44:49

STB hosts Paul Camillos & Jacinta Govind kick-off the first live-pod for Series 7 in one of the biggest match-ups in the run up to playoffs! The Battle for 4th between home team UCCapitals (currently 5th) & the 4th placed Sydney Flames. In this pre-game live-pod befitting the battle ahead we're joined by WNBA young-guns Jade Melbourne (Caps) and Ce…

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No. 191: Hannah Dodd - Birmingham & Beyond 54:16

5M ago54:16

54:16

In this podcast we’re joined by dual para-athlete Hannah Dodd, beginning her elite para career at age 12 and eventually competing in two sports, Equestrian and Wheelchair Basketball. In a two decade career at the elite level Hannah realised her childhood dream in Equestrian and then went on to compete for the Gliders in Wheelchair basketball. She o…

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No. 190: Lara McSpadden Whai Time 34:20

5M ago34:20

34:20

Our guest this episode is Tauihi NZ Champion Lara McSpadden. In our first member ‘early access’ pod Lara talks about a surprising debut season in the Tauihi league, its professionalism with a lot of love and respect within the Whai team. We get a great insight into the adversity they faced at the beginning of the season to the magical run up to the…

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No. 189: 2024 STB Showcase Reel 25:53

5M ago25:53

25:53

As we wrap a huge 2024 for Shooting The Breeze we wanted to showcase some innovative pods as well as some new voices that were part of last year's podcasts. This mix tape covers groundbreaking live pods - the roaming mic at Qudos with takes from hoops fans & the WNBL Awards LIVE on the Orange Carpet... It also highlights Jaz Shelley, Davidson Colle…

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No. 188: Paige Bradley On the International Hoops Circuit 47:43

6M ago47:43

47:43

Texas native Paige Bradley loves playing international hoops. A seasoned player who's spent her career on the international hoops circuit, including Europe, talks about the evolving Tauihi NZ League where she's played back-to-back seasons with the Southern Hoiho. Returning as guest co-host is NZ hoops expert & AUT PhD candidate Linden Moore. We cov…

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No. 187: Alex Bunton Brings it to Light 54:30

6M ago54:30

54:30

As real as it gets, we're joined by Alex ‘Bunts’ Bunton - the face of the WNBL, ABPA and Full Stop Australia initiative to address domestic violence and gendered violence against women. During 16 Days of Activism, Bunts shares more about her Domestic Violence (DV) advocacy work in a uniquely positive pod with former Sydney Flames teammate Vanessa ‘…

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No. 186: Alford Corriette's NY State of Play 53:50

7M ago53:50

53:50

This episode features stats expert & international women’s hoops scout Alford Corriette. While his reporting beat for Her Hoop Stats is NY he keeps an eye on the international real hoops scene. We take a New York minute to look back at a watershed WNBA season and a historic one for NY Liberty - their first Championship, with Head Coach Aussie Legen…

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Series Seven Trailer 2:31

7M ago2:31

2:31

Series Seven begins! Catch up with our fortnightly feature podcasts on women's hoops and women in hoops. We share stories that elevate the women's game, creating deeper connections and greater exposure. Make sure to subscribe as a member to unlock early access & BONUS content …. wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to like, share and leave …

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No. 185: Changemakers - Series 6 Playbacks 32:40

7M ago32:40

32:40

In this playback we have our Changemakers playlist from Series 6. STB movers & shakers include Justin Nelson, Lauren Gandini, Craig Campbell and Shelley Matheson. Justin is a true innovator with Tauihi Aotearoa set to expand in 2025 with the Indian Panthers joining in only the 4th year of the league. Lauren is a change agent as co-founder of Austra…

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No. 184: College Hoop Dreams - Series 6 Playbacks 32:57

8M ago32:57

32:57

Series 6 playbacks with the STB College Hoop Dreams playlist. With US College Women's Hoops around the corner, this episode features an assortment of short takes from Series 6 around college hoops. Lined up is James Janssen Assistant Coach at Atlantic 10 conference Davidson College, Sam Tomlinson a former Aussie Hooper now college talent scout & fa…

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No. 183: The Virtuosos - Series 6 Playbacks 30:54

8M ago30:54

30:54

Next up in STB Series 6 playbacks we run it back with STB virtuosos. Short takes on our episodes with Mikaela Ruef, Loz Nicholson & Bec Cole. Skilled, these virtuoso’s carve up the court and perform at will. This season Mikaela returns to the club where it all started in her WNBL journey - the Sydney Flames. Mum to be Loz will take time out as she …

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

9M ago32:31

32:31

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 these *episodes): bit.ly/YoungGuns_playli…

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

9M ago54:10

54:10

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

10M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

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

10M 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

10M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

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

11M ago47:50

47:50

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

11M ago56:14

56:14

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

12M ago1:23:13

1:23:13

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

1y ago49:29

49:29

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

1y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

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

1y ago59:31

59:31

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

1y ago26:18

26:18

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

1y ago29:19

29:19

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

1y ago50:47

50:47

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

1y ago19:17

19:17

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

1y ago57:29

57:29

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

1+ y ago59:34

59:34

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

1+ y ago43:48

43:48

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

1+ y ago48:33

48:33

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

1+ y ago53:15

53:15

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

1+ y ago42:57

42:57

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

1+ y ago29:12

29:12

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

1+ y ago57:01

57:01

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

1+ y ago36:55

36:55

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

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

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

1+ y ago48:31

48:31

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

1+ y ago2:09:24

2:09:24

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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