<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/shooting-the-breeze/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Shooting The Breeze]]></title><podcast:guid>0ee042d8-02d5-5744-849e-a5bce852faba</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:30:05 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[copyright ephemeral images]]></copyright><managingEditor>ephemeral images</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in to our women’s hoops and women in hoops podcast.<br /><br />Host Paul Camillos and our crew of STB contributors, cover the latest from professional leagues through to grassroots and community.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />We also look at the business and broadcast side of the game while watching women's hoops grow and reach new heights.<br /><br />Follow Shooting The Breeze on Twitter: @theBreezePod  IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ae515e7-6af0-4983-9f40-c13a55a4dfb3/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg</url><title>Shooting The Breeze</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ae515e7-6af0-4983-9f40-c13a55a4dfb3/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>ephemeral images</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>ephemeral images</itunes:author><description>Tune in to our women’s hoops and women in hoops podcast.

Host Paul Camillos and our crew of STB contributors, 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&apos;s basketball landscape.

We also look at the business and broadcast side of the game while watching women&apos;s hoops grow and reach new heights.

Follow Shooting The Breeze on Twitter: @theBreezePod  IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</description><link>https://www.shootingthebreeze.media</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in to our Australian Women’s Basketball podcast, women's hoops stories since 2020. 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what would have been her 31st birthday, this episode is the full release of an intimate reflection on Tiana’s life, her battle with breast cancer and the heartwarming story of her family and close friends who stood with her in this difficult journey.</p><p>Former professional baller, Vanessa Panousis co-hosts alongside T’s family in a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a young woman who overcame incredible challenges to battle breast cancer for many years while staying connected to the game she loved, always hopeful and living her life to the full.</p><p>In doing so Tiana not only let people in on her journey, but used her story and hoops platform to raise awareness for young women especially.</p><p>Now her hearts desire to continue that legacy is coming to life with her foundation Tough4T.</p><p>Stay Tuned.</p><p>Want to support or be involved … Tough4T Email: Tough4t@gmail.com</p><p></p><p></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Honouring Tiana ’T’ Mangakahia, ahead of what would have been her 31st birthday, this episode is the full release of an intimate reflection on Tiana’s life, her battle with breast cancer and the heartwarming story of her family and close friends who stood with her in this difficult journey.</p><p>Former professional baller, Vanessa Panousis co-hosts alongside T’s family in a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a young woman who overcame incredible challenges to battle breast cancer for many years while staying connected to the game she loved, always hopeful and living her life to the full.</p><p>In doing so Tiana not only let people in on her journey, but used her story and hoops platform to raise awareness for young women especially.</p><p>Now her hearts desire to continue that legacy is coming to life with her foundation Tough4T.</p><p>Stay Tuned.</p><p>Want to support or be involved … Tough4T Email: Tough4t@gmail.com</p><p></p><p></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cd9bda01-fdcd-4e76-9f07-5764976f0d8f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/175b57c5-48da-4d3a-a0a2-1e5557709b73/No-232-Tough4T-the-legacy-continues-Cynthia-Terei-Mangakahia-gu.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure 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remarkable progress achieved on and off-court in women’s hooops.</p><p>A masterclass in transitioning from the bubble of an on-court team to the labyrinth of the front office, it touches on overarching themes of navigating complexity, innovating with curiosity and achieving extraordinary results through collaboration.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p></p><p>Fleur McIntyre: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fleurymac/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fleur on Instagram</a></u></p><p>KG23: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelseyg23/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelsey on Instagram</a></u></p><p></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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Host Paul Camillos is joined by UCCaps court announcer Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we shoot the breeze on the WNBL… and some other good hoops stuff too.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first season of the new WNBL era wrapped recently in spectacular fashion, the Opals went undefeated in the Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Istanbul cementing their FIBA Women’s World Cup ranking and we take a minute for a WNBL26 retrospective and get excited for a new NBL1 chapter!</p><p>We got to see some really glorious finals basketball and amazing crowds, a nail biting season with some hook turns but most importantly big forward strides. Host Paul Camillos is joined by UCCaps court announcer Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we shoot the breeze on the WNBL… and some other good hoops stuff too.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2493f93f-a33c-4126-84fb-037a62b2588e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6d8868b8-4a3e-4f2d-ac67-b845eb83052e/No-230-STB-WNBL-Pulse-some-good-stuff-a-WNBL-retrospective-Thum.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2493f93f-a33c-4126-84fb-037a62b2588e.mp3" length="86127773" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>230</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>230</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 229: Tall Ferns New Wave with Linden Moore &amp; Maia Williamson</title><itunes:title>No. 229: Tall Ferns New Wave with Linden Moore &amp; Maia Williamson</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>With FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers starting on March 11 we get into the new look, new wave Tall Ferns squad brimming with young and promising talent. This Kiwi squad features 3 debutants looking to earn their spot while in Puerto Rico.</p><p>NZ experts Linden Moore, PhD and Maia Williamson join us as we talk about the Kiwi underdogs who are in a super talented pool that includes the unbeatable Team USA &amp; world ranked no. 6 Spain, no easy feat but with a chip on their shoulders and a never say die attitude can they rise to the challenge?</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the latest from Shooting The Breeze… wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Linden Moore NZ channel: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nz_nbl_girl/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden NZ on IG</a></p><p>Maia Williamson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maiawilliamson/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maia on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers starting on March 11 we get into the new look, new wave Tall Ferns squad brimming with young and promising talent. This Kiwi squad features 3 debutants looking to earn their spot while in Puerto Rico.</p><p>NZ experts Linden Moore, PhD and Maia Williamson join us as we talk about the Kiwi underdogs who are in a super talented pool that includes the unbeatable Team USA &amp; world ranked no. 6 Spain, no easy feat but with a chip on their shoulders and a never say die attitude can they rise to the challenge?</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the latest from Shooting The Breeze… wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Linden Moore NZ channel: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nz_nbl_girl/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden NZ on IG</a></p><p>Maia Williamson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maiawilliamson/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maia on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c63eea7b-42b5-4f38-b38d-0223bde1b4ab</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/469d12c7-4ed2-40d1-84ba-39ab4efde70b/No-229-Tall-Ferns-New-Wave-with-Linden-Moore-Maia-Williamson.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c63eea7b-42b5-4f38-b38d-0223bde1b4ab.mp3" length="108601439" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>229</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>229</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 228: Let Her Stay In The Game with Madel Guevarra &amp; Isay Aurellado</title><itunes:title>No. 228: Let Her Stay In The Game with Madel Guevarra &amp; Isay Aurellado</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ahead of International Womens Day 2026, Madel Guevarra &amp; Isay Aurellado are partnering to launch their new program ‘Let Her Stay In The Game’ based at Hoops Sports Performance in Western Sydney. The program will enable teenage girls and women to stay in the game longer through access to education, inclusive programming, and connections.</p><p>Both Madel &amp; Isay have long been involved in community basketball, and fill the gap for inclusivity amongst teenage girls in their communities that have historically seen them drop off the cliff when it comes to retaining girls in sports.</p><p>The program tips off on 28th February, with an IWD expert panel on 8th March talking to cultural diversity, unconscious bias &amp; science backed research, and tailored training and goal setting sessions throughout March for teenage girls and women to stay in the game.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Let Her Stay In The Game: <a href="https://www.hoopssportsperformance.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hoopssportsperformance.com.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ahead of International Womens Day 2026, Madel Guevarra &amp; Isay Aurellado are partnering to launch their new program ‘Let Her Stay In The Game’ based at Hoops Sports Performance in Western Sydney. The program will enable teenage girls and women to stay in the game longer through access to education, inclusive programming, and connections.</p><p>Both Madel &amp; Isay have long been involved in community basketball, and fill the gap for inclusivity amongst teenage girls in their communities that have historically seen them drop off the cliff when it comes to retaining girls in sports.</p><p>The program tips off on 28th February, with an IWD expert panel on 8th March talking to cultural diversity, unconscious bias &amp; science backed research, and tailored training and goal setting sessions throughout March for teenage girls and women to stay in the game.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Let Her Stay In The Game: <a href="https://www.hoopssportsperformance.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hoopssportsperformance.com.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ef57c292-7e2d-4be6-b02e-afc61f4cd9fe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ef28356a-0ac0-44be-8e77-1476ca221cac/No-228-Let-Her-Stay-in-The-Game-with-Madel-Isay-Thumbnail.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ef57c292-7e2d-4be6-b02e-afc61f4cd9fe.mp3" length="97803855" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>228</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>228</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 227: WNBL (awards) Purple Reign</title><itunes:title>No. 227: WNBL (awards) Purple Reign</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>WNBL awards season is here!</p><p>A season with so many moving parts, a clear top 3 teams may have iced out other contenders, injuries have cruelly cut short captivating seasons for prospective award candidates, and that old nugget - award fatigue.</p><p>We get creative with our own shoutouts and season highlights, but one thing we know is that the Queens of the court will shine in the new WNBL era purple reign.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p> Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WNBL awards season is here!</p><p>A season with so many moving parts, a clear top 3 teams may have iced out other contenders, injuries have cruelly cut short captivating seasons for prospective award candidates, and that old nugget - award fatigue.</p><p>We get creative with our own shoutouts and season highlights, but one thing we know is that the Queens of the court will shine in the new WNBL era purple reign.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p> Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9bafac35-120f-4c6a-bb11-197579092d6a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dcf56ebb-c17b-4bf9-8dd8-42c6ecff1258/No-227-WNBL-awards-Purple-Reign-Thumbnail.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9bafac35-120f-4c6a-bb11-197579092d6a.mp3" length="83198638" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>43:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>227</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>227</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 226: Bonus Pink Hoops with Cynthia &amp; Terei Mangakahia &amp; guest co-host Vanessa Panousis</title><itunes:title>No. 226: Bonus Pink Hoops with Cynthia &amp; Terei Mangakahia &amp; guest co-host Vanessa Panousis</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A bonus pod ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round we share a small snippet with people who were very close to Tiana Mangakahia.</p><p>In a fireside chat, we’re joined by friend of the pod Vanessa Panousis alongside very special guests Tiana's mum and dad - Cynthia and Terei Mangakahia</p><p>We’re so grateful to have Cynthia &amp; Terei join us on this pod in memory of T.</p><p>In the coming weeks we’ll share the full pod where we talk about their legacy initiative, its meaning to the family and hope for it’s impact in the future.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p> Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A bonus pod ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round we share a small snippet with people who were very close to Tiana Mangakahia.</p><p>In a fireside chat, we’re joined by friend of the pod Vanessa Panousis alongside very special guests Tiana's mum and dad - Cynthia and Terei Mangakahia</p><p>We’re so grateful to have Cynthia &amp; Terei join us on this pod in memory of T.</p><p>In the coming weeks we’ll share the full pod where we talk about their legacy initiative, its meaning to the family and hope for it’s impact in the future.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p> Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a0bd540e-0790-4bbb-95c5-9575c5f1d43c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/91106d20-7f95-4ebc-91e0-a6ea1f68f413/No-226-Bonus-Pink-Hoops-with-Cynthia-Terei-Mangakahia-guest-co-.jpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a0bd540e-0790-4bbb-95c5-9575c5f1d43c.mp3" length="32784176" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>226</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>226</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 225: Issy Morgan&apos;s Got The Right Stuff</title><itunes:title>No. 225: Issy Morgan&apos;s Got The Right Stuff</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A north shore local girl reppin’ her hometown team.</p><p>Issy Morgan is living her dream as a DP for the Sydney Flames. Despite a season ending injury Issy has made a big splash in her WNBL debut, showcasing her gutsy style of play and innate leadership qualities to be the phenomenal teammate as she was renowned for in her Div1 College career at Davidson.</p><p>The former Wildcat shares what's important to her, as a player, a teammate and person. Displaying tremendous poise for a young player both on and off court, she’s grounded in the opportunities she's been gifted, leaving no doubt that Issy’s got the right stuff to make a huge impact on the Aussie women's basketball landscape.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Issy Morgan on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/issymorgann/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Issy Morgan</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A north shore local girl reppin’ her hometown team.</p><p>Issy Morgan is living her dream as a DP for the Sydney Flames. Despite a season ending injury Issy has made a big splash in her WNBL debut, showcasing her gutsy style of play and innate leadership qualities to be the phenomenal teammate as she was renowned for in her Div1 College career at Davidson.</p><p>The former Wildcat shares what's important to her, as a player, a teammate and person. Displaying tremendous poise for a young player both on and off court, she’s grounded in the opportunities she's been gifted, leaving no doubt that Issy’s got the right stuff to make a huge impact on the Aussie women's basketball landscape.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Issy Morgan on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/issymorgann/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Issy Morgan</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">da9c75b5-fb8f-4ce8-a49a-6cf50632bf3f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cefcfbf6-2f84-49cb-9765-aa052a7d8979/No-225-Issy-Morgan-s-Got-The-Right-Stuff-Thumbnail.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/da9c75b5-fb8f-4ce8-a49a-6cf50632bf3f.mp3" length="111850588" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>225</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>225</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 224: 2025 REPLAY Vol.2</title><itunes:title>No. 224: 2025 REPLAY Vol.2</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Next up in our summer hiatus is Vol.2 of our biggest 2025 pod replays, cued up for your listening enjoyment!</p><p>For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1:05 No. 192: LIVE from the AIS UCCapitals Vs Sydney Flames</p><p>11:45 No. 197: Nat Burton Potential Unleashed with guest co-host Britt Smart</p><p>23:35 No. 209: Keyan Kramer commentary, connection &amp; chemistry… origins of Shooting The Breeze</p><p>36:20 No. 199: KG23 x TED Talk - Kelsey Griffin connection and purpose</p><p>51:35 No. 210 Coach Renae Garlepp - Silver Gongs and Future Stars</p><p>1:02:15 No. 218: Izzy Borlase Steps In and Steps up</p><p>1:12:30 No. 219: Hannah Hank Inc. All Guns Blazing</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Next up in our summer hiatus is Vol.2 of our biggest 2025 pod replays, cued up for your listening enjoyment!</p><p>For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1:05 No. 192: LIVE from the AIS UCCapitals Vs Sydney Flames</p><p>11:45 No. 197: Nat Burton Potential Unleashed with guest co-host Britt Smart</p><p>23:35 No. 209: Keyan Kramer commentary, connection &amp; chemistry… origins of Shooting The Breeze</p><p>36:20 No. 199: KG23 x TED Talk - Kelsey Griffin connection and purpose</p><p>51:35 No. 210 Coach Renae Garlepp - Silver Gongs and Future Stars</p><p>1:02:15 No. 218: Izzy Borlase Steps In and Steps up</p><p>1:12:30 No. 219: Hannah Hank Inc. All Guns Blazing</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">89ab6a4d-9a07-4911-b939-5d7f019b0b69</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e8aed37c-f276-4500-9932-6ca6792f4597/No-224-2025-REPLAY-Vol-2-Thumbnail.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/89ab6a4d-9a07-4911-b939-5d7f019b0b69.mp3" length="157282386" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:21:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>224</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>224</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 223: 2025 REPLAY Vol.1</title><itunes:title>No. 223: 2025 REPLAY Vol.1</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Whilst we take a pod break, we’ve got some of our biggest 2025 pod replays cued up for your Aussie summer enjoyment.</p><p>For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>00:55 No. 205: Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast - with Tracey Holmes &amp; Lance Peatey</p><p>12:44 No. 204: Coach Nat Hurst - Tall Ferns Fighting Spirit</p><p>22:20 No. 203: Trans-Tasman LIVE from Adelaide with Laura Hodges, Kerry Waller &amp; Paul Camillos</p><p>32:50 No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA2028</p><p>43:50 No. 190: Lara McSpadden Whai Time</p><p>53:22 No. 207: Coach Hannah Lowe’s Growth, Grit &amp; the Gangurrus</p><p>1:05:22 No. 202: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Walk The Line</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whilst we take a pod break, we’ve got some of our biggest 2025 pod replays cued up for your Aussie summer enjoyment.</p><p>For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>00:55 No. 205: Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast - with Tracey Holmes &amp; Lance Peatey</p><p>12:44 No. 204: Coach Nat Hurst - Tall Ferns Fighting Spirit</p><p>22:20 No. 203: Trans-Tasman LIVE from Adelaide with Laura Hodges, Kerry Waller &amp; Paul Camillos</p><p>32:50 No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA2028</p><p>43:50 No. 190: Lara McSpadden Whai Time</p><p>53:22 No. 207: Coach Hannah Lowe’s Growth, Grit &amp; the Gangurrus</p><p>1:05:22 No. 202: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Walk The Line</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a209b238-615e-4bc9-8144-b004c8be728e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/57d5d177-213e-49bf-8471-054b3abf3476/No-223-2025-REPLAY-Vol-1-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a209b238-615e-4bc9-8144-b004c8be728e.mp3" length="149581906" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:17:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>223</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>223</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-44979772-45aa-42c7-a889-ba05162b8d38.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>No. 222: WNBL Import Heat Check in World Basketball Week</title><itunes:title>No. 222: WNBL Import Heat Check in World Basketball Week</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We get into the WNBL imports from around the globe bringing the heat here in Australia, in this week of World Basketball Day, reminding us of the global impact of womens hoops. </p><p>Sharing some insights and anecdotes of global talent in Oz, WNBA scout Alf Corriette returns to the pod, NBL1 Assistant Coach Em Palmer and Kerry Waller newly appointed Adelaide Lightning PR &amp; media assistant round out the discussion.</p><p>It’s our final podcast for 2025 as we welcome a pod break… so from the STB community to our listeners around the world - Happy New Year, wishing all a safe and Happy 2026!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p> Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We get into the WNBL imports from around the globe bringing the heat here in Australia, in this week of World Basketball Day, reminding us of the global impact of womens hoops. </p><p>Sharing some insights and anecdotes of global talent in Oz, WNBA scout Alf Corriette returns to the pod, NBL1 Assistant Coach Em Palmer and Kerry Waller newly appointed Adelaide Lightning PR &amp; media assistant round out the discussion.</p><p>It’s our final podcast for 2025 as we welcome a pod break… so from the STB community to our listeners around the world - Happy New Year, wishing all a safe and Happy 2026!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p> Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bca62001-d8be-4c5a-8ae3-52dc9da81824</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/809a7ab0-2211-4546-981d-ba746a5d9172/No-222-WNBL-Import-Heat-Check-in-World-Basketball-Week-Thumbnail.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bca62001-d8be-4c5a-8ae3-52dc9da81824.mp3" length="121610504" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>222</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>222</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 221: Hoops Biz Volume 3: Molten Feels The Emotion with Noa Hasegawa</title><itunes:title>No. 221: Hoops Biz Volume 3: Molten Feels The Emotion with Noa Hasegawa</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In our third installment of Shooting The Breeze Hoops Biz we’re privileged to be joined by Head of Brand Marketing at Molten, Noa Hasegawa.</p><p>Molten are synonymous with global sporting goods, but in the basketball world Molten basketballs are the epitome of style, functionality and represent global hoops as the chosen basketball at FIBA competitions.&nbsp;</p><p>In this Hoops Biz feature we get into the business of basketballs. Heading up the global brand marketing Noa gives us a look into their brand positioning, Molten’s North Star, what’s integral to their business, and how that translates across every corner of the world. It's a fascinating look at not only the goods and some innovative ancillary products but Molten's social impact, on a topic we’re 100% aligned on - women’s hoops!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In our third installment of Shooting The Breeze Hoops Biz we’re privileged to be joined by Head of Brand Marketing at Molten, Noa Hasegawa.</p><p>Molten are synonymous with global sporting goods, but in the basketball world Molten basketballs are the epitome of style, functionality and represent global hoops as the chosen basketball at FIBA competitions.&nbsp;</p><p>In this Hoops Biz feature we get into the business of basketballs. Heading up the global brand marketing Noa gives us a look into their brand positioning, Molten’s North Star, what’s integral to their business, and how that translates across every corner of the world. It's a fascinating look at not only the goods and some innovative ancillary products but Molten's social impact, on a topic we’re 100% aligned on - women’s hoops!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a4d53645-538d-43ee-a555-8afd05ef6e53</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/81104e83-b7cd-4540-9837-429a533cfbcb/No-221-Hoops-Biz-Volume-3-Molten-Feels-The-Emotion-with-Noa-Has.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a4d53645-538d-43ee-a555-8afd05ef6e53.mp3" length="89788635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>221</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>221</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 220: Live Pre-Game Flames Vs Spirit with Chris Pongrass &amp; 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GM Chris ‘CP’ Pongrass &amp; former Flame Vanessa Panousis.</p><p>Tune in to a candid and lively Thanksgiving pre-game special, as we recall the enormous changes, both good &amp; challenging as CP steps down after 6 seasons at Hoops Capital.</p><p>This conversation covered a lot of different subjects including some updates ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round in January, and the community spirit of the Flames that goes beyond just wins and losses.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0a9fa4c9-af51-4ca2-8c39-0fb2c0b7764b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4d0d2c31-399d-45ff-b040-4e2cd5091b29/No-220-Live-Pre-Game-Flames-Vs-Spirit-with-Chris-Pongrass-Vanes.jpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0a9fa4c9-af51-4ca2-8c39-0fb2c0b7764b.mp3" length="100445057" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>220</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>220</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 219: Hannah Hank Inc. All Guns Blazing</title><itunes:title>No. 219: Hannah Hank Inc. 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Maia Williamson behind the mic.</p><p>Hannah has notched up an amazing couple of years, straight out of college at Clemson in the ACC she’s played in Europe, joined inaugural WNBL team Geelong, represented the Gangurrus Australia’s 3x3 National squad, and is posting up an impressive MVP ranking season at Tauranga Whai in NZ.</p><p>What’s equally impressive is her top notch character, and we’re grateful for Hannah’s openness in sharing her journey, the doubts along the way to the self assuredness from hard work and representing herself and basketball as Hannah Hank Inc. in the work she performs on and off court.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Linden Moore NZ channel: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nz_nbl_girl/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden NZ on IG</a></p><p>Maia Williamson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maiawilliamson/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maia on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">252d4221-cfe6-405a-bf9e-3bee87927f9b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9c461549-a5e4-459d-881c-489fd067e3f7/No-219-Hannah-Hank-Inc-All-Guns-Blazing-Thumbnail.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/252d4221-cfe6-405a-bf9e-3bee87927f9b.mp3" length="85243791" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>219</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>219</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 218: Izzy Borlase Steps In and Steps Up</title><itunes:title>No. 218: Izzy Borlase Steps In and Steps Up</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We’re thrilled to have young gun Isobel ‘Izzy’ Borlase join us.</p><p>After a stellar debut with accompanying accolades at her home town club, the Adelaide Lightning, Izzy has made a huge statement at her new club, the Bendigo Spirit, averaging 22ppg so far this season and Player of the Round in Rd4, ‘I think it's got everything I need at this moment, like I came here to get better at basketball…’</p><p>Izzy shares the happy days at the start of her pro-career, but she also understands the opportunities and mindset growth that can come with this chapter of her hoops journey.&nbsp;</p><p>We get a wonderful look into the goals she's set herself on the world stage of the WNBA, the upcoming Women's World Cup as well as the off court fun with her roomies - fellow teammates Oli Pollerd &amp; Kelsey Rees.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Kerry Waller: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtside_coffee_catchup?igsh=cWNjeTloZHJqd3Iz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">courtside_coffee-catchup</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re thrilled to have young gun Isobel ‘Izzy’ Borlase join us.</p><p>After a stellar debut with accompanying accolades at her home town club, the Adelaide Lightning, Izzy has made a huge statement at her new club, the Bendigo Spirit, averaging 22ppg so far this season and Player of the Round in Rd4, ‘I think it's got everything I need at this moment, like I came here to get better at basketball…’</p><p>Izzy shares the happy days at the start of her pro-career, but she also understands the opportunities and mindset growth that can come with this chapter of her hoops journey.&nbsp;</p><p>We get a wonderful look into the goals she's set herself on the world stage of the WNBA, the upcoming Women's World Cup as well as the off court fun with her roomies - fellow teammates Oli Pollerd &amp; Kelsey Rees.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Kerry Waller: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtside_coffee_catchup?igsh=cWNjeTloZHJqd3Iz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">courtside_coffee-catchup</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">84c3056d-e33a-4c2f-8c38-7c8b99dba99c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b9b3f524-594f-4323-8bc0-e5b8538230a6/No-218-Izzy-Borlase-Steps-In-and-Steps-Up-Thumbnail.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/84c3056d-e33a-4c2f-8c38-7c8b99dba99c.mp3" length="92580643" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>218</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>218</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 217: Live Pod WNBL Drive-Time with Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller &amp; Em Palmer</title><itunes:title>No. 217: Live Pod WNBL Drive-Time with Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller &amp; Em Palmer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Catch up on Shooting The Breeze WNBL Drive-Time LIVE Pod, our first Drive-Time live-pod!</p><p>Listen in as our panel, Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller and Em Palmer take a rearview glance of what’s been riveting and closely fought games in the first 3 rounds of the WNBL.</p><p>We touch on some key take-outs early in the season, with some great courtside &amp; post game presser insights from the WNBL teams as the season gets to a physical start. Mixing it up with some early injury woes, exciting team play as well as moving parts with the imports.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Kerry Waller: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtside_coffee_catchup?igsh=cWNjeTloZHJqd3Iz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">courtside_coffee-catchup</a></p><p>Em Palmer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empalm.x/?__d=undefined" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Em on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catch up on Shooting The Breeze WNBL Drive-Time LIVE Pod, our first Drive-Time live-pod!</p><p>Listen in as our panel, Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller and Em Palmer take a rearview glance of what’s been riveting and closely fought games in the first 3 rounds of the WNBL.</p><p>We touch on some key take-outs early in the season, with some great courtside &amp; post game presser insights from the WNBL teams as the season gets to a physical start. Mixing it up with some early injury woes, exciting team play as well as moving parts with the imports.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Kerry Waller: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtside_coffee_catchup?igsh=cWNjeTloZHJqd3Iz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">courtside_coffee-catchup</a></p><p>Em Palmer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empalm.x/?__d=undefined" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Em on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f5e7e243-a934-4a9b-995d-c1c7f5322d16</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f53e270f-4fca-4aa8-9385-62164847ab24/No-217-Live-Pod-WNBL-Drive-Time-with-Paul-Camillos-Kerry-Waller.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f5e7e243-a934-4a9b-995d-c1c7f5322d16.mp3" length="102474566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>217</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>217</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 216: Tauihi Check-In with Linden Moore &amp; Maia Williamson</title><itunes:title>No. 216: Tauihi Check-In with Linden Moore &amp; Maia Williamson</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It's Tauihi Aotearoa time!</p><p>Shooting The Breeze checks-in with NZ experts Linden Moore host of Pas(Sport) Pods and SkySports NZ correspondent Maia Williamson to wrap Round 4 of the Tauihi League that’s now in its fourth season.&nbsp;</p><p>Our dynamic NZ duo shares more on HoopZine (collab with BNZ Northern Kahu GM Jo Caird) and the phenomenal impact Aussie players are having on the Tauihi NZ league.</p><p>Linden and Maia slice and dice the deep talent pool of an ever-evolving league, from established NZ stars knocking at the door of the Tall Ferns and hot shooting Aussie imports to the emerging Kiwi talent creating buzz in the Rapid League.</p><p>SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the latest from Shooting The Breeze… wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Linden Moore NZ channel: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nz_nbl_girl/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden NZ on IG</a></p><p>Maia Williamson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maiawilliamson/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maia on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's Tauihi Aotearoa time!</p><p>Shooting The Breeze checks-in with NZ experts Linden Moore host of Pas(Sport) Pods and SkySports NZ correspondent Maia Williamson to wrap Round 4 of the Tauihi League that’s now in its fourth season.&nbsp;</p><p>Our dynamic NZ duo shares more on HoopZine (collab with BNZ Northern Kahu GM Jo Caird) and the phenomenal impact Aussie players are having on the Tauihi NZ league.</p><p>Linden and Maia slice and dice the deep talent pool of an ever-evolving league, from established NZ stars knocking at the door of the Tall Ferns and hot shooting Aussie imports to the emerging Kiwi talent creating buzz in the Rapid League.</p><p>SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the latest from Shooting The Breeze… wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Linden Moore NZ channel: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nz_nbl_girl/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden NZ on IG</a></p><p>Maia Williamson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maiawilliamson/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maia on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c6908747-f4fe-4390-9f70-c2b0730a80fe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/80849d7a-b2ef-4a85-a45c-561bcc619387/No-216-Tauihi-CheckIn-with-Linden-Moore-and-Maia-Willamson-Thum.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c6908747-f4fe-4390-9f70-c2b0730a80fe.mp3" length="108392096" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>216</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>216</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 215: WNBL OPENER featuring Coach Kristi Harrower &amp; Coach Paul Goriss</title><itunes:title>No. 215: WNBL OPENER featuring Coach Kristi Harrower &amp; Coach Paul Goriss</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Shooting The Breeze Series 8 and the WNBL 2026 Opener magically combine!!&nbsp;</p><p>In a pre-game podcast both Head Coaches, Flyers Kristi Harrower &amp; Capitals Paul Goriss join hosts Paul Camillos &amp; Michelle Hocking as we get hyped for the prime time league launch at John Cain Arena!!</p><p>Both teams boast exciting line-ups, after big off-season changes to their squads. These two teams didn’t meet in the pre-season so we get to experience their very first match up as the first game of the season we get into the emotions, the squad line ups and their anticipation for a tough, tight season!!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shooting The Breeze Series 8 and the WNBL 2026 Opener magically combine!!&nbsp;</p><p>In a pre-game podcast both Head Coaches, Flyers Kristi Harrower &amp; Capitals Paul Goriss join hosts Paul Camillos &amp; Michelle Hocking as we get hyped for the prime time league launch at John Cain Arena!!</p><p>Both teams boast exciting line-ups, after big off-season changes to their squads. These two teams didn’t meet in the pre-season so we get to experience their very first match up as the first game of the season we get into the emotions, the squad line ups and their anticipation for a tough, tight season!!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a8724de6-0cd3-4616-8055-8b1f54f5eff0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/23446d24-9301-4e48-8e3b-f8819c72d33d/No-215-WNBL-Opener-Coach-Kristi-Harrower-Coach-Paul-Goriss-Thum.jpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:15:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a8724de6-0cd3-4616-8055-8b1f54f5eff0.mp3" length="139093762" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>215</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>215</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 214: Hoops Biz Volume 2: Explaining The Voodoo Economics of Women&apos;s Sports with Dr. David Berri</title><itunes:title>No. 214: Hoops Biz Volume 2: Explaining The Voodoo Economics of Women&apos;s Sports with Dr. David Berri</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s Volume 2 of Hoops Biz by Shooting The Breeze and we’re joined by unconventional economics professor Dr. David Berri.</p><p>A leading sports economist and professor at Southern Utah University, he knows how to challenge conventional wisdom when talking about economics and sports. Using a wonderful mix of human stories, economic theory and a dose of healthy journalistic skepticism he’s got lots of examples you can wrap your head around - which is how we like it!</p><p>Cue dramatic music (yep he studied a minor in music) as the WNBA and women's sports more broadly enters the chat.</p><p>He's published multiple articles on sports economics, authored and co-authored several books on the business of sports with an increasing focus on women’s sports, as highlighted in David’s latest book Slaying The Trolls, co-authored with Nefertiti Walker, researches the explosion of women’s sports amidst online vitriol and systemic discrimination setting the stage for the current battle unfolding within the WNBA.</p><p>This podcast was taped just before Davids’ recent article ‘<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/03/opinion/wnba-pay.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What it Would Look Like to Pay WNBA Players What They Deserve</a>’ was published in The New York Times. This article covers the very topic we dive into in this podcast — the WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which expires at the end of October and is generating huge headlines.</p><p>Forecasting how things might play out with the CBA makes for an intriguing but realistic look into human behaviour.</p><p>The outcome of this negotiation will influence women’s sports globally as the WNBA once again navigates uncharted territory for women's basketball and women’s sports more widely.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Make sure to subscribe, and share with anyone who wants to learn more about Hoops Biz.</p><p>David via his Website: <a href="https://www.davidberri.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Berri</a></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s Volume 2 of Hoops Biz by Shooting The Breeze and we’re joined by unconventional economics professor Dr. David Berri.</p><p>A leading sports economist and professor at Southern Utah University, he knows how to challenge conventional wisdom when talking about economics and sports. Using a wonderful mix of human stories, economic theory and a dose of healthy journalistic skepticism he’s got lots of examples you can wrap your head around - which is how we like it!</p><p>Cue dramatic music (yep he studied a minor in music) as the WNBA and women's sports more broadly enters the chat.</p><p>He's published multiple articles on sports economics, authored and co-authored several books on the business of sports with an increasing focus on women’s sports, as highlighted in David’s latest book Slaying The Trolls, co-authored with Nefertiti Walker, researches the explosion of women’s sports amidst online vitriol and systemic discrimination setting the stage for the current battle unfolding within the WNBA.</p><p>This podcast was taped just before Davids’ recent article ‘<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/03/opinion/wnba-pay.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What it Would Look Like to Pay WNBA Players What They Deserve</a>’ was published in The New York Times. This article covers the very topic we dive into in this podcast — the WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which expires at the end of October and is generating huge headlines.</p><p>Forecasting how things might play out with the CBA makes for an intriguing but realistic look into human behaviour.</p><p>The outcome of this negotiation will influence women’s sports globally as the WNBA once again navigates uncharted territory for women's basketball and women’s sports more widely.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Make sure to subscribe, and share with anyone who wants to learn more about Hoops Biz.</p><p>David via his Website: <a href="https://www.davidberri.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Berri</a></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ab6bbc62-d336-4dca-bfbf-400812f87cd3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/24a8768f-5c9c-4ad0-8de0-fdd73f2dcfc6/Hoops-Biz-Vol-2-Womens-Sports-Economics-with-David-Berri-Thumba.jpeg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ab6bbc62-d336-4dca-bfbf-400812f87cd3.mp3" length="153488175" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:19:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>214</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>214</podcast:episode><podcast:season>8</podcast:season><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-12e811fc-3a08-463d-9811-f0ad58f72af9.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>No. 213: BONUS Live Pod Townsville Tip-Off with Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller &amp; Em Palmer</title><itunes:title>No. 213: BONUS Live Pod Townsville Tip-Off with Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller &amp; Em Palmer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Catch up on Shooting The Breeze Bonus LIVE Pod, we hype the inaugural Townsville Tip-Off, with hosts Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller (from Courtside Coffee Catch up podcast) and introducing Em Palmer. First things first is a quick update on WNBA playoffs in a seismic news day.</p><p>In a first for the WNBL, all eight teams will battle it out for three days of women’s hoops pre-season action along with a whole lot of community activations by She Hoops across tropical North Queensland.</p><p>Even without a few imports this early look into the WNBL teams is a taste tester for the WNBL season launching on October 18 at John Cain Arena.</p><p>We whet our appetite with the smorgasbord of incoming talent, new combo’s and stalwarts with off-season updates and insights ahead of the under new ownership, new look WNBL.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Kerry Waller: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtside_coffee_catchup?igsh=cWNjeTloZHJqd3Iz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">courtside_coffee-catchup</a></p><p>Em Palmer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empalm.x/?__d=undefined" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Em on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catch up on Shooting The Breeze Bonus LIVE Pod, we hype the inaugural Townsville Tip-Off, with hosts Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller (from Courtside Coffee Catch up podcast) and introducing Em Palmer. First things first is a quick update on WNBA playoffs in a seismic news day.</p><p>In a first for the WNBL, all eight teams will battle it out for three days of women’s hoops pre-season action along with a whole lot of community activations by She Hoops across tropical North Queensland.</p><p>Even without a few imports this early look into the WNBL teams is a taste tester for the WNBL season launching on October 18 at John Cain Arena.</p><p>We whet our appetite with the smorgasbord of incoming talent, new combo’s and stalwarts with off-season updates and insights ahead of the under new ownership, new look WNBL.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Kerry Waller: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtside_coffee_catchup?igsh=cWNjeTloZHJqd3Iz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">courtside_coffee-catchup</a></p><p>Em Palmer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empalm.x/?__d=undefined" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Em on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@shootingthebreezepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Threads</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">36e171fe-3047-44e7-8763-1eaca7e8dc0e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a1648acf-8671-40b8-81d8-0b5624979997/No-213-Bonus-Live-Pod-Townsville-Tip-Off-with-Paul-Camillos-Ker.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/36e171fe-3047-44e7-8763-1eaca7e8dc0e.mp3" length="137069076" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>213</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>213</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 212: Amber Merritt &amp; Georgia Inglis - The Best Yet</title><itunes:title>No. 212: Amber Merritt &amp; Georgia Inglis - The Best Yet</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Two #WNWBL Perth Wheelcats' legends Amber Merritt &amp; Georgia Inglis, both having represented Australia in wheelchair basketball at the highest level and tear up the court in competition are making their mark together undertaking their best era yet - motherhood &amp; hoops!!</p><p>A new dawn for Aussie Women’s Wheelchair basketball is here!&nbsp;</p><p>It's our Series Seven wrap, make sure to subscribe to YouTube and your favourite podcast platform for upcoming content! Stay tuned…</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Amber Merritt: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amberjayne_15/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amber on IG</a></p><p>Georgia Inglis: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgiaingliss/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two #WNWBL Perth Wheelcats' legends Amber Merritt &amp; Georgia Inglis, both having represented Australia in wheelchair basketball at the highest level and tear up the court in competition are making their mark together undertaking their best era yet - motherhood &amp; hoops!!</p><p>A new dawn for Aussie Women’s Wheelchair basketball is here!&nbsp;</p><p>It's our Series Seven wrap, make sure to subscribe to YouTube and your favourite podcast platform for upcoming content! Stay tuned…</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Amber Merritt: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amberjayne_15/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amber on IG</a></p><p>Georgia Inglis: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgiaingliss/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia on IG</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b3b12ec9-444b-4c84-93cf-77d27869d9b0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6d30a80b-0ce1-49bc-9d93-e4217875fff6/No-212-Amber-Merritt-and-Georgia-Inglis-The-Best-Yet-Thumbnail.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b3b12ec9-444b-4c84-93cf-77d27869d9b0.mp3" length="106543033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>212</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>212</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 211: STB x WNBL Pulse LIVE NBL1 Nationals from Tuggeranong</title><itunes:title>No. 211: STB x WNBL Pulse LIVE NBL1 Nationals from Tuggeranong</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Shooting The Breeze went LIVE. Listen back to STB's Paul Camillos and Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse from Southern Cross Stadium at Tuggeranong for the NBL1 National Pre-Elimination Finals.</p><p>We get into Day 1 surprises and an overtime, preview Day 2 match-ups and go behind the scenes at NBL1 Nationals Weekend.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shooting The Breeze went LIVE. Listen back to STB's Paul Camillos and Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse from Southern Cross Stadium at Tuggeranong for the NBL1 National Pre-Elimination Finals.</p><p>We get into Day 1 surprises and an overtime, preview Day 2 match-ups and go behind the scenes at NBL1 Nationals Weekend.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">47077a2b-0f66-478d-8366-b0019aacb66f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5d1e328d-2906-47c7-b60d-678ba0cece28/No-211-STB-x-WNBL-Pulse-LIVE-NBL1-Nationals-from-Tuggeranong-Th.jpeg"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/47077a2b-0f66-478d-8366-b0019aacb66f.mp3" length="73491689" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>211</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>211</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 210: Coach Renae Garlepp - Silver Gongs and Future Stars</title><itunes:title>No. 210: Coach Renae Garlepp - Silver Gongs and Future Stars</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Leading the GEMS U19 back to the podium in an electrifying Silver medal campaign Coach Renae Garlepp takes us behind the scenes of the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup in Czechia and a talented squad of rising stars.&nbsp;</p><p>As an NBL1 East Championship Coach, Renae Garlepp has experienced an amazing trajectory in her coaching journey in recent years.&nbsp;</p><p>Winning an Oceania Gold with the Sapphires last year, she was awarded the FIBA U19 Womens World Cup’s Best Coach in the GEMS Silver Medal campaign.&nbsp;</p><p>Renae mentors many up and coming future stars in her role not only at National level but also in NBL1 and as an assistant coach in the WNBL where alongside Head Coach Guy Molloy, guided the Sydney Flames to a gobsmacking playoffs berth despite several injuries.</p><p>A great insight into the stories behind her coaching experience and approach in mentoring young aspiring players.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Coach Renae Garlepp on Socials: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/renae_garlepp/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renae on IG</a></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leading the GEMS U19 back to the podium in an electrifying Silver medal campaign Coach Renae Garlepp takes us behind the scenes of the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup in Czechia and a talented squad of rising stars.&nbsp;</p><p>As an NBL1 East Championship Coach, Renae Garlepp has experienced an amazing trajectory in her coaching journey in recent years.&nbsp;</p><p>Winning an Oceania Gold with the Sapphires last year, she was awarded the FIBA U19 Womens World Cup’s Best Coach in the GEMS Silver Medal campaign.&nbsp;</p><p>Renae mentors many up and coming future stars in her role not only at National level but also in NBL1 and as an assistant coach in the WNBL where alongside Head Coach Guy Molloy, guided the Sydney Flames to a gobsmacking playoffs berth despite several injuries.</p><p>A great insight into the stories behind her coaching experience and approach in mentoring young aspiring players.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Coach Renae Garlepp on Socials: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/renae_garlepp/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renae on IG</a></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">46f1e597-bb4d-443e-b7d2-ec9a6232b21c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/adc56ca9-9b2b-4ec9-b817-088d80b85b84/No-210-RCoach-enae-Garlep-Silver-Gongs-and-Future-Stars-Thumbna.jpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 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days of WNBL commentary at the start of the post mainstream media era… and Shooting The Breeze  origins.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Keyan on Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keyan.kramer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keyan on IG</a></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We take a trip back to a pre-podcast time for Shooting The Breeze &amp; women’s hoops!</p><p>Keyan ‘Coach K’ Kramer, sports commentator, radio broadcast producer &amp; MC joins us to wind back the clock in a nostalgic podcast that’s a testament to the early days of WNBL commentary at the start of the post mainstream media era… and Shooting The Breeze  origins.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Keyan on Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keyan.kramer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keyan on IG</a></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" 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But it's not all roses for women's hoops as WNBA players are currently battling for improved terms in their CBA.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>WNBL Pulse is on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wnblpulse/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WNBL Pulse Insta</a></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catch up on our LIVE Shooting The Breeze collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we continue our WNBL updates including the great outcome that Adelaide remains part of the league.&nbsp;</p><p>We also celebrate the recent run of success for our Aussie Womens National Teams - Asia Cup Gold for the Opals, back on the podium for GEMS with a Silver, and we were live between Gangurrus games in Jakarta at their latest womens series, a tournament where they eventually earned a Silver. But it's not all roses for women's hoops as WNBA players are currently battling for improved terms in their CBA.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>WNBL Pulse is on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wnblpulse/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WNBL Pulse Insta</a></p><p>Join Shooting The Breeze socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d48a188e-02fa-40c9-a820-e7b3e75361b2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ce03ed3-eb76-4f66-8fea-fb5da6a83925/l_E0TUzKWPMlGkZARxFF5WJZ.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d48a188e-02fa-40c9-a820-e7b3e75361b2.mp3" length="111063686" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>208</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>208</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 207: Coach Hannah Lowe&apos;s Growth, Grit &amp; the Gangurrus</title><itunes:title>No. 207: Coach Hannah Lowe&apos;s Growth, Grit &amp; the Gangurrus</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Gangurrus Assistant Coach Hannah Lowe is the latest recruit as part of Australia’s prep in the 3x3 boom. 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She talks Growth &amp; Grit in a whirlwind 3x3 year for the Gang!</p><p>Despite falling short in the QF to World Champs the Netherlands, the squad have earned a Champions Cup podium, their 3rd consecutive Asia Cup Gold, first place at the Mongolia Women’s Series and were undefeated in the World Cup group phase just this year.&nbsp;</p><p>We take a moment to reflect after a hectic few months on the growth of 3x3 globally, the unprecedented number of fans in Mongolia and the Gangurrus evolving brand and hype.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Coach Hannah on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannahlowe/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coach Hannah Lowe</a></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">36dc00b5-6582-41f2-9561-22c4c4ab0fa5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/888d5c43-ab64-44fb-af6f-328fc45af666/ZzXkuZT79RPH3TAUT8vIhAKl.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/36dc00b5-6582-41f2-9561-22c4c4ab0fa5.mp3" length="118623733" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>207</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>207</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 206: Global Women&apos;s Hoops Layover</title><itunes:title>No. 206: Global Women&apos;s Hoops Layover</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Globally, women’s hoops is on the rise, and more eyes are on Aussie Women's Hoops than ever before.</p><p>We take an international lens to some series 7 highlights:</p><p><strong>No. 186: Alford Corriette's NY State of Play </strong></p><p><strong>No. 191 Hannah Dodd - Birmingham &amp; Beyond</strong></p><p><strong>No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA2028</strong></p><p><strong>EXPRESS BONUS: Jennie Sager on CBA and WNBL updates</strong></p><p><strong>No. 205: Hoops Biz Vol.1 Broadcast with Tracey Holmes and Lance Peatey</strong></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Globally, women’s hoops is on the rise, and more eyes are on Aussie Women's Hoops than ever before.</p><p>We take an international lens to some series 7 highlights:</p><p><strong>No. 186: Alford Corriette's NY State of Play </strong></p><p><strong>No. 191 Hannah Dodd - Birmingham &amp; Beyond</strong></p><p><strong>No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA2028</strong></p><p><strong>EXPRESS BONUS: Jennie Sager on CBA and WNBL updates</strong></p><p><strong>No. 205: Hoops Biz Vol.1 Broadcast with Tracey Holmes and Lance Peatey</strong></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">945fb15a-b937-4685-a490-9a4b4a0b4987</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/43954ea9-2e49-40d1-bdaa-3e27d3b92891/VALWn2A4SFmD-NqGIC9g78bZ.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/945fb15a-b937-4685-a490-9a4b4a0b4987.mp3" length="92736133" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>206</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>206</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-1289192e-aa26-4505-b9ad-95006d144b23.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>No. 205: Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast - with Tracey Holmes and Lance Peatey</title><itunes:title>No. 205: Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast - with Tracey Holmes and Lance Peatey</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast with Tracey Holmes, Lance Peatey and host Paul Camillos. The broadcast landscape is shifting, particularly for women’s sports, can it emerge from the shadows to take its place front and centre.</p><p>Women’s sports is growing in popularity and gaining more attention so we’re looking at key drivers elevating the professional game, and how things are changing.</p><p>It’s an exciting time for women’s hoops with amazing possibilities as well as challenges and commercial opportunities so we’re digging deeper into a side of the sport we don’t often see.</p><p>Make sure to subscribe, and share with anyone who wants to learn more about Hoops Biz.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>39:57: Cultural awareness and growth of 3x3</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast with Tracey Holmes, Lance Peatey and host Paul Camillos. 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We get into the culture of the team and how the team is setting itself up for the future.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Linden NZ on Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nz_nbl_girl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden NZ</a></p><p>Maia on Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maiawilliamson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maia Williamson</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join STB on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>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 world - the Opals!</p><p>But there’s more to this pod than just the Trans-Tasman series. We get into the culture of the team and how the team is setting itself up for the future.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Linden NZ on Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nz_nbl_girl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden NZ</a></p><p>Maia on Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maiawilliamson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maia Williamson</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join STB on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">25d2d95b-708d-4360-a70a-46f03a45bfe3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dab6f075-9a2a-458b-bbae-b90bc4eacccd/wirl4aHAw8h3X4AUSS6ix6eB.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/25d2d95b-708d-4360-a70a-46f03a45bfe3.mp3" length="98546632" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>51:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>204</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>204</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 203: Trans-Tasman LIVE from Adelaide with Laura Hodges, Kerry Waller and Paul Camillos</title><itunes:title>No. 203: Trans-Tasman LIVE from Adelaide with Laura Hodges, Kerry Waller and Paul Camillos</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>STB was Live from Adelaide Entertainment Centre with special guest Laura Hodges, ABPA board member and former Opal.&nbsp;</p><p>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 community as well as angst for it’s WNBL team.*</p><p>We’re grateful for Laura’s insight as an ABPA baord member and former WNBL player in advocating around the recent grounbreaking CBA… and more! It’s a big chat, teeming with insights and emotion. </p><p>Cheers Adelaide!!</p><p><span class="ql-size-small">*the continuation of an Adelaide team in the league was announced the following morning</span></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>STB was Live from Adelaide Entertainment Centre with special guest Laura Hodges, ABPA board member and former Opal.&nbsp;</p><p>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 community as well as angst for it’s WNBL team.*</p><p>We’re grateful for Laura’s insight as an ABPA baord member and former WNBL player in advocating around the recent grounbreaking CBA… and more! It’s a big chat, teeming with insights and emotion. </p><p>Cheers Adelaide!!</p><p><span class="ql-size-small">*the continuation of an Adelaide team in the league was announced the following morning</span></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4051dd52-a521-433a-9638-8a1892ba9365</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1a625f0c-b6d0-4658-8c4c-b48f25040baf/fCPZ6Req97u6ipzCxYDkCGOc.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 07:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4051dd52-a521-433a-9638-8a1892ba9365.mp3" length="89330696" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>203</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>203</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 202: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Walk The Line</title><itunes:title>No. 202: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Walk The Line</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>The breaking news around the Adelaide Lightning makes one thing clear - clubs must prepare for a different WNBL.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>WNBL Pulse on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wnblpulse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@wnblpulse</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>The breaking news around the Adelaide Lightning makes one thing clear - clubs must prepare for a different WNBL.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>WNBL Pulse on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wnblpulse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@wnblpulse</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fd963fa0-d489-4bf7-bc77-e2a2aa4f9739</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6c11e9ec-6a9c-4e1d-9abb-155fb317a4ab/pjGQTIDbORuM0GceTZRmtXyb.jpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fd963fa0-d489-4bf7-bc77-e2a2aa4f9739.mp3" length="102148598" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>202</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>202</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>EXPRESS BONUS: Jennie Sager on CBA and WNBL updates</title><itunes:title>EXPRESS BONUS: Jennie Sager on CBA and WNBL updates</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>A fast-track pod to get a handle on where things are at.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>A fast-track pod to get a handle on where things are at.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d035c5eb-7612-42ce-bcfc-df5b2d9066db</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dd8a796d-e24a-4a94-9f7e-674c8a7707e0/UOR749172Q-NTq0TAjraO7qX.jpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 07:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d035c5eb-7612-42ce-bcfc-df5b2d9066db.mp3" length="39218098" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>20:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>201</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>201</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 200: Trans-Tasman Hype with Linden Moore, Kerry Waller &amp; Maia Williamson</title><itunes:title>No. 200: Trans-Tasman Hype with Linden Moore, Kerry Waller &amp; Maia Williamson</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In STB’s 200th podcast we celebrate and hype the upcoming Trans-Tasman Throwdown showcasing the rising talent across the pacific in Australia &amp; Aotearoa. </p><p>A great opportunity for the Opals &amp; 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 much needed game time for the up and coming talent that will feature many new faces throughout the tournament.</p><p>The Trans Tasman Throwdown begins 7 May in a 3-game series in Adelaide, Sunshine Coast and Hamilton, NZ.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Guests:</p><p>Linden Moore (NZ): <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nz_nbl_girl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden Moore (nz_nbl_girl)</a></p><p>Kerry Waller: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kwaller1983/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kerry Waller (Courtside Coffee Catch-up)</a></p><p>Maia Williamson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maiawilliamson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maia Williamson</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In STB’s 200th podcast we celebrate and hype the upcoming Trans-Tasman Throwdown showcasing the rising talent across the pacific in Australia &amp; Aotearoa. </p><p>A great opportunity for the Opals &amp; 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 much needed game time for the up and coming talent that will feature many new faces throughout the tournament.</p><p>The Trans Tasman Throwdown begins 7 May in a 3-game series in Adelaide, Sunshine Coast and Hamilton, NZ.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Guests:</p><p>Linden Moore (NZ): <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nz_nbl_girl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linden Moore (nz_nbl_girl)</a></p><p>Kerry Waller: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kwaller1983/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kerry Waller (Courtside Coffee Catch-up)</a></p><p>Maia Williamson: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maiawilliamson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maia Williamson</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB Bio Site</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Twitter</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on Insta</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STB on LinkedIn</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6376d442-11e7-4bf1-8a39-50add7884f0c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a86c7734-8292-4df6-bc0c-8017daadcd7e/lM6oH1cNBsNtmwHqKw_midUT.jpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/76b9d7e3-88d7-497b-bc2e-f3c6977e62cb/No-200-Trans-Tasman-Hype-converted.mp3" length="105027457" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>200</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 199: KG23 x TED talk - 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We share our thoughts and take a look down the road.</p><p>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 encountered some questions from the clubs.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>WNBL Pulse on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wnblpulse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@wnblpulse</a></p><p>Join STB on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>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 encountered some questions from the clubs.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>WNBL Pulse on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wnblpulse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@wnblpulse</a></p><p>Join STB on socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">25381ece-af77-4cc3-9e16-5f8b46e64e4a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d8ca7493-9bd5-4074-84f0-e08f50f5867b/Gw9wxdSY0K-8-IyLeF1YVY9v.jpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/00ff3205-4be0-4ede-8cea-e2ea13931ec7/STB-and-WNBL-Pulse-LIVE-Taking-a-Leap-of-Faith-converted.mp3" length="101937131" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>198</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 197: Nat Burton Potential Unleashed with guest co-host Britt Smart</title><itunes:title>No. 197: Nat Burton Potential Unleashed with guest co-host Britt Smart</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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 &amp; 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 Sandringham Sabres Assistant Coach Britt Smart of bsmartbasketball.com</p><p>You're in for a treat as they both open up on the possibilities when supported in the right way, and what that could look like in the hoop’s world.</p><p>We are grateful to Nat and Britt for sharing their thoughts and experiences, giving us an insight into unleashing potential on and off the court, in a truly universal theme.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Nat Burton 'Enriched Athletes’ : <a href="https://www.enrichedathletes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.enrichedathletes.com</a></p><p>Britt Smart 'bsmartbasketball' : <a href="https://bsmartbasketball.com/product/the-smart-baller-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsmartbasketball.com/product/the-smart-baller-program/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 &amp; 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 Sandringham Sabres Assistant Coach Britt Smart of bsmartbasketball.com</p><p>You're in for a treat as they both open up on the possibilities when supported in the right way, and what that could look like in the hoop’s world.</p><p>We are grateful to Nat and Britt for sharing their thoughts and experiences, giving us an insight into unleashing potential on and off the court, in a truly universal theme.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Nat Burton 'Enriched Athletes’ : <a href="https://www.enrichedathletes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.enrichedathletes.com</a></p><p>Britt Smart 'bsmartbasketball' : <a href="https://bsmartbasketball.com/product/the-smart-baller-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsmartbasketball.com/product/the-smart-baller-program/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">495d90f9-e96d-4c2c-bda1-fcd8c503ad4d</guid><itunes:image 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Australian Opals Head Coach till #LA2028 Olympics and is the Head Coach of the reigning WNBA Champs NY Liberty.&nbsp;</p><p>We get a fascinating look into the Liberty, the WNBA and its meteoric rise within the sporting landscape as well as Coach Brondello’s take on our Aussie talent, the Opals sisterhood &amp; the phenomenal WNBL season that was wrapping up at the time of taping along with the league’s beckoning future after 44 years and impact on the hoops community.</p><p>Special guest co-host Alford Corriette runs point on all things NY Liberty, Alford joined us recently on the pod * in covering his home team the Liberty’s first ‘chip and what’s been a season of unprecedented growth for the team and the W.</p><p>Wide ranging and compelling we cover the evolution of the game on and off court and the strong ties between the W and WNBL, per Coach Brondello “…it truly is a global game”.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>(*) No. 186: Alford Corriete NY State of Play:&nbsp; <a href="http://apple.co/4fDePTH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">apple.co/4fDePTH</a> |&nbsp; <a href="http://spoti.fi/4i4haZq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spoti.fi/4i4haZq</a></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>We get a fascinating look into the Liberty, the WNBA and its meteoric rise within the sporting landscape as well as Coach Brondello’s take on our Aussie talent, the Opals sisterhood &amp; the phenomenal WNBL season that was wrapping up at the time of taping along with the league’s beckoning future after 44 years and impact on the hoops community.</p><p>Special guest co-host Alford Corriette runs point on all things NY Liberty, Alford joined us recently on the pod * in covering his home team the Liberty’s first ‘chip and what’s been a season of unprecedented growth for the team and the W.</p><p>Wide ranging and compelling we cover the evolution of the game on and off court and the strong ties between the W and WNBL, per Coach Brondello “…it truly is a global game”.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>(*) No. 186: Alford Corriete NY State of Play:&nbsp; <a href="http://apple.co/4fDePTH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">apple.co/4fDePTH</a> |&nbsp; <a href="http://spoti.fi/4i4haZq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spoti.fi/4i4haZq</a></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fc86757b-8c4f-4959-84db-80f36be3a5d3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6cc59531-25f2-424a-ab1f-f082f58018f0/DQ6BTkxq-kIIiGKUwTNAr2OX.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f5a311eb-9028-45d1-82bb-d72cf175bf12/Coach-Sandy-Brondello-from-Paris-to-Ny-to-LA2028-converted.mp3" length="127817999" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>196</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 195: Live Pre-Game Grand Final Game 2 - Townsville Vs Bendigo</title><itunes:title>No. 195: Live Pre-Game Grand Final Game 2 - Townsville Vs Bendigo</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Despite an early tech glitch in a true live moment, in and amongst Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Qld, our experts weigh in on the exciting clash between 2 very different teams - the Spirits finals savvy veterans against the Fires highly talented up and coming roster.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Jacinta hosts NBL1 East Got Game: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eastgotgame/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/eastgotgame/</a> and Kerry’s new pod: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtside_coffee_catchup?igsh=cWNjeTloZHJqd3Iz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">courtside_coffee-catchup</a>&nbsp;starts soon</p><p>Join STB on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Despite an early tech glitch in a true live moment, in and amongst Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Qld, our experts weigh in on the exciting clash between 2 very different teams - the Spirits finals savvy veterans against the Fires highly talented up and coming roster.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Jacinta hosts NBL1 East Got Game: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eastgotgame/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/eastgotgame/</a> and Kerry’s new pod: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtside_coffee_catchup?igsh=cWNjeTloZHJqd3Iz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">courtside_coffee-catchup</a>&nbsp;starts soon</p><p>Join STB on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b447eed1-02c2-43f1-90cf-c909006c5929</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/48869d77-184c-44a6-938e-a25205b45b40/ZgQ2sy8hYXy4BVs-dxR_LJQY.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:15:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure 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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.&nbsp;</p><p>In this pre-game live pod Emma gives us a look into the critical role injured players have in training and giving support as the remaining squad members take the floor - play by play, quarter by quarter with only one goal…to fight back and win.</p><p>Hailing from Perth, Emma highlights the mindset at the core of the Flames.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><em><u>Result:</u> The Bendigo Spirit defeated the Sydney Flames 91-74, in a close contest till the 4th Qtr, Spirit Coach Kennedy Kereama in the post game presser was relieved for the win, ‘ I don’t think we could have asked for a more spirited &amp; resilient group to play against…’</em></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>In this pre-game live pod Emma gives us a look into the critical role injured players have in training and giving support as the remaining squad members take the floor - play by play, quarter by quarter with only one goal…to fight back and win.</p><p>Hailing from Perth, Emma highlights the mindset at the core of the Flames.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><em><u>Result:</u> The Bendigo Spirit defeated the Sydney Flames 91-74, in a close contest till the 4th Qtr, Spirit Coach Kennedy Kereama in the post game presser was relieved for the win, ‘ I don’t think we could have asked for a more spirited &amp; resilient group to play against…’</em></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">64000fc6-5c43-4d06-8bc0-d957d4518293</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/db361c55-36d6-459b-b649-a3efdd087736/8sZ8C1nTxPiFNR6kFyWPnNur.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6046e00c-725f-47fc-9ee8-f7dbd625fcbf/Live-from-QuayCentre-Sydney-Vs-Bendigo-with-Emma-Clarke-convert.mp3" length="47914256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>194</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>194</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 193: LIVE from WNBL Orange Carpet 2025 Awards</title><itunes:title>No. 193: LIVE from WNBL Orange Carpet 2025 Awards</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>If you missed out or just want to re-listen to some of the amazing guests we spoke with, enjoy the Orange Carpet ride!!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>If you missed out or just want to re-listen to some of the amazing guests we spoke with, enjoy the Orange Carpet ride!!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f047a52c-f51f-413f-8d69-af791cde78e9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c36179c9-281e-4e12-9fe5-629f2c8c5109/OGh0ih08bJrQiPCVG_P93Ajz.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6a1f560f-0d8a-4447-9b8a-34f2654af3cd/Live-From-The-Orange-Carpet-2025-WNBL-awards-converted.mp3" length="76150695" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>39:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>193</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 192: LIVE from the AIS UCCapitals Vs Sydney Flames</title><itunes:title>No. 192: LIVE from the AIS UCCapitals Vs Sydney Flames</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>STB hosts Paul Camillos &amp; 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) &amp; the 4th placed Sydney Flames.</p><p>In this pre-game live-pod befitting the battle ahead we're joined by WNBA young-guns Jade Melbourne (Caps) and Celeste Taylor (Flames) in pre-recorded sets. </p><p>Our drop-in guests live at the AIS are Head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill and incoming CEO of the WNBL Jennie Sager.</p><p><strong>Chapter Markers:</strong></p><p>2:25 Jade Melbourne - UCCapitals (pre-recorded)</p><p>14:00 Christy Collier-Hill (live)</p><p>23:10 Jennie Sager (live)</p><p>30:20 Celeste Taylor - Sydney Flames (pre-recorded)</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>STB hosts Paul Camillos &amp; 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) &amp; the 4th placed Sydney Flames.</p><p>In this pre-game live-pod befitting the battle ahead we're joined by WNBA young-guns Jade Melbourne (Caps) and Celeste Taylor (Flames) in pre-recorded sets. </p><p>Our drop-in guests live at the AIS are Head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill and incoming CEO of the WNBL Jennie Sager.</p><p><strong>Chapter Markers:</strong></p><p>2:25 Jade Melbourne - UCCapitals (pre-recorded)</p><p>14:00 Christy Collier-Hill (live)</p><p>23:10 Jennie Sager (live)</p><p>30:20 Celeste Taylor - Sydney Flames (pre-recorded)</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a3ada6af-194b-40f5-b503-9e0c377551c7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/adf0bb89-3198-46db-9a59-5658af1200d3/QH-vRISTZwb_yKviXKAZxJR6.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bb9f77bb-5e63-433a-8739-97c8d8e1e7b6/N0-192-Live-from-the-AIS-UCCapitals-Vs-Sydney-Flames-converted.mp3" length="86061361" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>192</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>192</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 191: Hannah Dodd - Birmingham &amp; Beyond</title><itunes:title>No. 191: Hannah Dodd - Birmingham &amp; Beyond</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>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 opens up on the inevitable struggles and experiences that has forged her steely determination as well as the richness in travelling for her sport.</p><p>As part of the historic silver medal winning Wombats squad in the first ever 3x3 Wheelchair event at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Hannah tells us about the truly rewarding experience travelling alongside the able-bodied Gangurrus (winning Bronze) “one of the awesome things about the Comm Games is that the para and the able-bodied runs concurrently.”</p><p>Listen in for the profound sentiment Hannah shares on resilience, a skill she's finely tuned as a para-athlete that has experienced and adapted to multiple re-classifications as well as the disappointment of missing a shot at the Paris Paralympics.</p><p>It’s been a full and enriching career as a para-athlete with retirement earmarked in coming years, but not before Hannah embarks on some amazing opportunities in Europe and with the Gliders.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Hannah is on IG: @quaddy_doddy</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>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 opens up on the inevitable struggles and experiences that has forged her steely determination as well as the richness in travelling for her sport.</p><p>As part of the historic silver medal winning Wombats squad in the first ever 3x3 Wheelchair event at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Hannah tells us about the truly rewarding experience travelling alongside the able-bodied Gangurrus (winning Bronze) “one of the awesome things about the Comm Games is that the para and the able-bodied runs concurrently.”</p><p>Listen in for the profound sentiment Hannah shares on resilience, a skill she's finely tuned as a para-athlete that has experienced and adapted to multiple re-classifications as well as the disappointment of missing a shot at the Paris Paralympics.</p><p>It’s been a full and enriching career as a para-athlete with retirement earmarked in coming years, but not before Hannah embarks on some amazing opportunities in Europe and with the Gliders.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Hannah is on IG: @quaddy_doddy</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b7d5d62d-fe15-43df-963a-825083ef652a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dbec57b0-182a-4bb7-b6ba-4d7a6330eb91/zJ37KOgQVBmyt3Y-Chx0a_AS.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4c211abb-76d3-4b80-90b5-4c28ff088163/No-191-Hannah-Dodd-Birmingham-Beyond-converted.mp3" length="104181536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>191</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 190: Lara McSpadden Whai Time</title><itunes:title>No. 190: Lara McSpadden Whai Time</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>We get a great insight into the adversity they faced at the beginning of the season to the magical run up to the final four and the grand final game that rocked the establishment.&nbsp;</p><p>No stranger to Championships Lara touches on some key pieces that led her to where she is now, and an exciting announcement of what's next!!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Lara McSpadden is on (IG) laramcspadden14</p><p>Co-host is NZ hoops expert &amp; AUT PhD candidate Linden Moore is on (IG) @nz_nbl_girl</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>We get a great insight into the adversity they faced at the beginning of the season to the magical run up to the final four and the grand final game that rocked the establishment.&nbsp;</p><p>No stranger to Championships Lara touches on some key pieces that led her to where she is now, and an exciting announcement of what's next!!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Lara McSpadden is on (IG) laramcspadden14</p><p>Co-host is NZ hoops expert &amp; AUT PhD candidate Linden Moore is on (IG) @nz_nbl_girl</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2c9ae3d8-1c93-4257-952b-9f8c15632866</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0752cd6f-cf7c-4167-b69a-ee9c238410ef/4XuAs9MujVaNTwRaV_t0ri7B.jpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b9faca84-7102-4087-bb3f-2d42c269c969/No-190-Lara-McSpadden-Whai-Time-converted.mp3" length="65932405" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>190</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 189: 2024 STB Showcase Reel</title><itunes:title>No. 189: 2024 STB Showcase Reel</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>This mix tape covers groundbreaking live pods - the roaming mic at Qudos with takes from hoops fans &amp; the WNBL Awards LIVE on the Orange Carpet...</p><p>It also highlights Jaz Shelley, Davidson College Wildcats Asst Coach James Janssen and the Gliders' Sara Houston.</p><p>Make sure to subscribe to our new membership ‘The Friends of STB’. It’s a free membership tier (more information detailed on our socials). Our first member exclusive podcast coming soon is with Tauihi New Zealand Champion Lara McSpadden.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>This mix tape covers groundbreaking live pods - the roaming mic at Qudos with takes from hoops fans &amp; the WNBL Awards LIVE on the Orange Carpet...</p><p>It also highlights Jaz Shelley, Davidson College Wildcats Asst Coach James Janssen and the Gliders' Sara Houston.</p><p>Make sure to subscribe to our new membership ‘The Friends of STB’. It’s a free membership tier (more information detailed on our socials). Our first member exclusive podcast coming soon is with Tauihi New Zealand Champion Lara McSpadden.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">04288b9d-1293-4813-a7da-d904e10db541</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cbcd74f7-a81b-4f62-b7b5-f510e40a7cdf/sCHgDFTese3cjFOyWWQ-zoIY.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b7c6d874-42bc-4327-ae47-0820dee269de/No-189-2024-Showcase-Reel-converted.mp3" length="49681304" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>189</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 188: Paige Bradley On the International Hoops Circuit</title><itunes:title>No. 188: Paige Bradley On the International Hoops Circuit</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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 &amp; AUT PhD candidate Linden Moore.</p><p>We cover Paige's time playing in the Southern Hemisphere, and how it’s shaped her game and life - from the professionalism of the WNBL to the growing opportunities that both Tauihi and NBL1 provide hoopers.&nbsp;</p><p>While the Hoiho didn't make the final four, Paige was a standout player who consistently featured on the leader boards and MVP rankings across the regular season. We talk about the fierce competitiveness of the league this season with more imports and where literally any team can win on any given day.</p><p>Paige Bradley is on IG: @paigebradley22&nbsp;</p><p>Linden Moore: @nz_nbl_girl</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 &amp; AUT PhD candidate Linden Moore.</p><p>We cover Paige's time playing in the Southern Hemisphere, and how it’s shaped her game and life - from the professionalism of the WNBL to the growing opportunities that both Tauihi and NBL1 provide hoopers.&nbsp;</p><p>While the Hoiho didn't make the final four, Paige was a standout player who consistently featured on the leader boards and MVP rankings across the regular season. We talk about the fierce competitiveness of the league this season with more imports and where literally any team can win on any given day.</p><p>Paige Bradley is on IG: @paigebradley22&nbsp;</p><p>Linden Moore: @nz_nbl_girl</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ce5aecca-3be6-494b-9f00-338ad847edfe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fca477ee-05b5-4de9-946a-90d7b7f38f68/3fFivGyl_SsASqsRwh4W5W1c.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8f40515c-9aa8-45c3-9c27-0b9ef25b702f/No-188-Paige-Bradley-Final-converted.mp3" length="91610135" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>188</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>188</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 187: Alex Bunton Brings it to Light</title><itunes:title>No. 187: Alex Bunton Brings it to Light</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>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 ‘Ness’ Panousis co-hosting. There’s twists and turns in this candid conversation sharing the difficult journey as well as the vital support from the hoops community in bringing to light the impact and insights around DV as well as trauma informed support by organisations like Full Stop Australia.</p><p>It’s a happy evolution to that story for Bunts that she so generously shares!&nbsp;</p><p>This podcast spotlights Full Stop Australia IG: @fullstopaustralia with guest co-host and Life’s a Layup podcaster Vanessa Panousis IG: @vanessapanousis&nbsp;</p><p>Lifes a Layup can be found on Instagram, Spotify and YouTube:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_layup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_layup/</a> / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LifesaLayup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@LifesaLayup</a></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>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 ‘Ness’ Panousis co-hosting. There’s twists and turns in this candid conversation sharing the difficult journey as well as the vital support from the hoops community in bringing to light the impact and insights around DV as well as trauma informed support by organisations like Full Stop Australia.</p><p>It’s a happy evolution to that story for Bunts that she so generously shares!&nbsp;</p><p>This podcast spotlights Full Stop Australia IG: @fullstopaustralia with guest co-host and Life’s a Layup podcaster Vanessa Panousis IG: @vanessapanousis&nbsp;</p><p>Lifes a Layup can be found on Instagram, Spotify and YouTube:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_layup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_layup/</a> / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LifesaLayup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@LifesaLayup</a></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aea0a02-b64a-4ce4-9f3a-d72e36899eca</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a11879e0-4394-43df-ae0a-3b477ddff678/8ZEfNzdWF5DpvM_lhKrCrMtY.jpeg"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/52e595e9-810a-4217-a87a-63b40fcc0930/No-187-Alex-Bunton-Brings-it-to-Light-converted.mp3" length="104647140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>187</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 186: Alford Corriette&apos;s NY State of Play</title><itunes:title>No. 186: Alford Corriette&apos;s NY State of Play</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode features stats expert &amp; 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.&nbsp;</p><p>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 Legend Sandy Brondello at the helm.</p><p>Al gives us an insight into the Liberty, their community, the growth of statistical analysis in the women’s game and his take on some of the most exciting emerging players from Australia and around the globe.</p><p>It’s a wide ranging look at international women’s hoops to kick start Series 7!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode features stats expert &amp; 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.&nbsp;</p><p>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 Legend Sandy Brondello at the helm.</p><p>Al gives us an insight into the Liberty, their community, the growth of statistical analysis in the women’s game and his take on some of the most exciting emerging players from Australia and around the globe.</p><p>It’s a wide ranging look at international women’s hoops to kick start Series 7!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c9ebcb37-28ff-4b48-8bcb-57a5b8d035ac</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/213a4687-3e75-485e-aa37-e7508c3a3309/3gSlWKhuEfA861iVjo16HJTS.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/75216277-f7fc-425f-8490-0bd7a4681888/No-186-Alford-Corriette-NY-State-of-Play-converted.mp3" length="103351473" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>186</podcast:episode><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>Series Seven Trailer</title><itunes:title>Series Seven Trailer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Series Seven begins!</p><p>Catch up with our fortnightly feature podcasts on women's hoops and women in hoops.&nbsp;</p><p>We share stories that elevate the women's game, creating deeper connections and greater exposure.&nbsp;</p><p>Make sure to subscribe as a member to unlock early access &amp; BONUS content …. wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Series Seven begins!</p><p>Catch up with our fortnightly feature podcasts on women's hoops and women in hoops.&nbsp;</p><p>We share stories that elevate the women's game, creating deeper connections and greater exposure.&nbsp;</p><p>Make sure to subscribe as a member to unlock early access &amp; BONUS content …. wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4d882aef-ea97-468a-abd2-1be5949accc5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d686146-b681-4d24-bdbb-46c8391faf74/p0pZQvb0FiXREhODbVHPfReF.jpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9be7a075-869c-4ee0-9772-efaca9c3dc93/STB-Series-7-Trailer-converted.mp3" length="4822569" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>7</itunes:season><podcast:season>7</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 185: Changemakers - Series 6 Playbacks</title><itunes:title>No. 185: Changemakers - Series 6 Playbacks</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this playback we have our Changemakers playlist from Series 6. STB movers &amp; shakers include Justin Nelson, Lauren Gandini, Craig Campbell and Shelley Matheson.</p><p>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 Australia’s first female athlete sports agency ‘Stella Athletes’ and Australians National Wheelchair Coach Craig Campbell alongside veteran player Shelley Matheson reboot the Gliders program after a devastating stall from rolling Covid lockdowns.&nbsp;</p><p>All guests have had a massive impact in pioneering change and creating opportunities for others in women's hoops!</p><p><strong>For Changemakers Playlist (aggregating all of these *episodes)</strong>: bit.ly/STBChangemakers</p><p>*Individual podcasts listing:</p><ul><li>No. 173: Justin Nelson - Embracing Change &amp; Innovation</li><li>No. 174: Stella Athletes with Lauren Gandini</li><li>No. 176: Gliders Rising - Craig Campbell &amp; Shelley Matheson</li></ul><br/><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this playback we have our Changemakers playlist from Series 6. STB movers &amp; shakers include Justin Nelson, Lauren Gandini, Craig Campbell and Shelley Matheson.</p><p>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 Australia’s first female athlete sports agency ‘Stella Athletes’ and Australians National Wheelchair Coach Craig Campbell alongside veteran player Shelley Matheson reboot the Gliders program after a devastating stall from rolling Covid lockdowns.&nbsp;</p><p>All guests have had a massive impact in pioneering change and creating opportunities for others in women's hoops!</p><p><strong>For Changemakers Playlist (aggregating all of these *episodes)</strong>: bit.ly/STBChangemakers</p><p>*Individual podcasts listing:</p><ul><li>No. 173: Justin Nelson - Embracing Change &amp; Innovation</li><li>No. 174: Stella Athletes with Lauren Gandini</li><li>No. 176: Gliders Rising - Craig Campbell &amp; Shelley Matheson</li></ul><br/><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">755d48d5-8bb9-48c5-a20f-228473b313b5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/edc19983-ecb5-4482-b24e-85e24e4379d6/PfJnzNqdnHVM-hSFk0ircpAh.jpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3a924df2-c14c-4ebd-874b-d761ea831ed7/No-185-Changemakers-Series-6-Playbacks-converted.mp3" length="62723309" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>185</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 184: College Hoop Dreams - Series 6 Playbacks</title><itunes:title>No. 184: College Hoop Dreams - Series 6 Playbacks</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Series 6 playbacks with the STB College Hoop Dreams playlist.&nbsp;</p><p>With US College Women's Hoops around the corner, this episode features an assortment of short takes from Series 6 around college hoops.&nbsp;</p><p>Lined up is James Janssen Assistant Coach at Atlantic 10 conference Davidson College, Sam Tomlinson a former Aussie Hooper now college talent scout &amp; facilitator with Aussie Basketball USA Pathways and exciting Aussie prospect Lara Somfai, that at just 17 earned an All-Star 5 nod as a GEM. Lara is currently at IMG Academy in Florida with her eyes set on a US Div 1 College Scholarship after she graduates high school.</p><p>It’s a real mix of perspectives in perhaps the most lucrative learning pathway for an education, life skills and hoop dreams.</p><p><strong>The College Hoop Dreams Playlist (aggregating these *episodes)</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/college-hoop-dreams" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/college-hoop-dreams</a></p><p>*Individual podcasts listing:</p><ul><li>No. 167: James Janssen on Davidson &amp; College Hoops</li><li>No. 181: Series 6 Wrap &amp; special guest Sam Tomlinson</li><li>No. 169: Lara Somfai Baptism of Fire</li></ul><br/><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Series 6 playbacks with the STB College Hoop Dreams playlist.&nbsp;</p><p>With US College Women's Hoops around the corner, this episode features an assortment of short takes from Series 6 around college hoops.&nbsp;</p><p>Lined up is James Janssen Assistant Coach at Atlantic 10 conference Davidson College, Sam Tomlinson a former Aussie Hooper now college talent scout &amp; facilitator with Aussie Basketball USA Pathways and exciting Aussie prospect Lara Somfai, that at just 17 earned an All-Star 5 nod as a GEM. Lara is currently at IMG Academy in Florida with her eyes set on a US Div 1 College Scholarship after she graduates high school.</p><p>It’s a real mix of perspectives in perhaps the most lucrative learning pathway for an education, life skills and hoop dreams.</p><p><strong>The College Hoop Dreams Playlist (aggregating these *episodes)</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/college-hoop-dreams" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/college-hoop-dreams</a></p><p>*Individual podcasts listing:</p><ul><li>No. 167: James Janssen on Davidson &amp; College Hoops</li><li>No. 181: Series 6 Wrap &amp; special guest Sam Tomlinson</li><li>No. 169: Lara Somfai Baptism of Fire</li></ul><br/><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1475ab0d-904a-4c54-ac78-098b1443a98b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee058bcb-aa90-489f-b229-8914105cbbb7/FAKYICqRDw3ECAO4J8hmBDU8.jpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/18e7f2c9-e3ff-4a11-951b-ed6e16a4d6e9/No-184-College-Hoop-Dreams-Series-6-Playbacks-converted.mp3" length="63253319" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>184</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 183: The Virtuosos - Series 6 Playbacks</title><itunes:title>No. 183: The Virtuosos - Series 6 Playbacks</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Next up in STB Series 6 playbacks we run it back with STB virtuosos. Short takes on our episodes with Mikaela Ruef, Loz Nicholson &amp; Bec Cole.&nbsp;</p><p>Skilled, these virtuoso’s carve up the court and perform at will. </p><p>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 waits for bubba's arrival and Bec will suit up again for the Flyers. You know that sparks are gonna fly when these players return to the courts!</p><p><strong>The Virtuosos Playlist (aggregates these *episodes): </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/virtuosos-playlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/virtuosos-playlist</a></p><p>*Individual podcasts listing:</p><ul><li>No. 154: Rapid Fire Mikaela Ruef</li><li>No. 164: Lauren Nicholson Back in Black</li><li>No. 180: Bec Cole Big Energy</li></ul><br/><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Next up in STB Series 6 playbacks we run it back with STB virtuosos. Short takes on our episodes with Mikaela Ruef, Loz Nicholson &amp; Bec Cole.&nbsp;</p><p>Skilled, these virtuoso’s carve up the court and perform at will. </p><p>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 waits for bubba's arrival and Bec will suit up again for the Flyers. You know that sparks are gonna fly when these players return to the courts!</p><p><strong>The Virtuosos Playlist (aggregates these *episodes): </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/virtuosos-playlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/virtuosos-playlist</a></p><p>*Individual podcasts listing:</p><ul><li>No. 154: Rapid Fire Mikaela Ruef</li><li>No. 164: Lauren Nicholson Back in Black</li><li>No. 180: Bec Cole Big Energy</li></ul><br/><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials -</p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">493dfc6e-228f-43b1-b65a-6339c018fdfd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6e15699f-247f-4d70-9c9d-9deec2d6297f/1P3WCMiRQZD93r2hToa__E_0.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/62cdeda6-059f-41f6-9f80-5cd57247a344/No-183-The-Virtuosos-Series-6-Playback-converted.mp3" length="59329500" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>30:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>183</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 182: Young Guns - Series 6 Playbacks</title><itunes:title>No. 182: Young Guns - Series 6 Playbacks</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>Aussie young guns Amy (Perth Lynx), Jaz (Geelong United) and Shaneice (Sydney Flames) will match up in the upcoming WNBL season.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>For The Young Guns Playlist (aggregating these *episodes)</strong>: <a href="http://bit.ly/YoungGuns_playlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/YoungGuns_playlist</a></p><p><em>*Individual podcasts listing:</em></p><ul><li><em>No. 157: Amy Atwell Licence To Shoot</em></li><li><em>No. 177: Jaz Shelley Home is Where The Heart Is</em></li><li><em>No. 159: Pink Hoops LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena (with Shaneice Swain)</em></li></ul><br/><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - </p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a> </p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>Aussie young guns Amy (Perth Lynx), Jaz (Geelong United) and Shaneice (Sydney Flames) will match up in the upcoming WNBL season.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>For The Young Guns Playlist (aggregating these *episodes)</strong>: <a href="http://bit.ly/YoungGuns_playlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/YoungGuns_playlist</a></p><p><em>*Individual podcasts listing:</em></p><ul><li><em>No. 157: Amy Atwell Licence To Shoot</em></li><li><em>No. 177: Jaz Shelley Home is Where The Heart Is</em></li><li><em>No. 159: Pink Hoops LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena (with Shaneice Swain)</em></li></ul><br/><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - </p><p>Bio.site: <a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="x.com/TheBreezePod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/TheBreezePod</a> </p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/</a></p><p>and LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">30d348f6-a4b3-4915-82d1-3c0e8eee6d18</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/df46a629-4808-43c6-9e69-e2c9c19e829b/7nXoK1kZZMdI_lPg3xueAstR.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7ee993dd-63c2-43ab-bc93-ea0b0c61ce0a/No-182-Young-Guns-converted.mp3" length="62431551" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>182</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 181: Series 6 Wrap &amp; special guest Sam Tomlinson</title><itunes:title>No. 181: Series 6 Wrap &amp; special guest Sam Tomlinson</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s a wrap for Series 6! </p><p>Listen in as we wrap a momentous 10 months of podcasting that covered the WNBL, NBL1, Tauihi NZ developments &amp; touching on the Paris Olympics.&nbsp;</p><p>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 Orange Carpet!</p><p>In our final Dream Chasers installment we welcome special guest Sam Tomlinson to talk about her mission to help foster the US College Pathways for promising athletes as part of her business. With 20 years experience in helping parents &amp; players understand their options &amp; some pitfalls, we also touch on some challenges in this space. It’s a fascinating discussion!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG + Threads: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s a wrap for Series 6! </p><p>Listen in as we wrap a momentous 10 months of podcasting that covered the WNBL, NBL1, Tauihi NZ developments &amp; touching on the Paris Olympics.&nbsp;</p><p>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 Orange Carpet!</p><p>In our final Dream Chasers installment we welcome special guest Sam Tomlinson to talk about her mission to help foster the US College Pathways for promising athletes as part of her business. With 20 years experience in helping parents &amp; players understand their options &amp; some pitfalls, we also touch on some challenges in this space. It’s a fascinating discussion!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG + Threads: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">42399519-8f38-4f9a-b32f-0725e8e63358</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cfcd2a0d-b813-4cf9-be14-d6e162ae564f/f6XJ4G8SBn6azbc5bBHz_1gI.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/119b11d3-8bc4-4df7-8e8d-dcb8d984d5b4/No-181-Edited-Sam-Tomlinson-converted.mp3" length="104003463" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>181</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 180: Bec Cole Big Energy</title><itunes:title>No. 180: Bec Cole Big Energy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Born for big moments and with a competitive nature, Bec is attuned to her vulnerability and is authentic on her new YouTube series in partnership with ESPN - Triple Threat. She takes us behind the scenes of women's hoops with Australia’s finest but also global hoops issues.&nbsp;</p><p>It’s a wide ranging chat, covering her recent championships, the Olympics of course and what makes Bec tick!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Born for big moments and with a competitive nature, Bec is attuned to her vulnerability and is authentic on her new YouTube series in partnership with ESPN - Triple Threat. She takes us behind the scenes of women's hoops with Australia’s finest but also global hoops issues.&nbsp;</p><p>It’s a wide ranging chat, covering her recent championships, the Olympics of course and what makes Bec tick!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">57ed711d-088f-49c1-954c-827b06bf1857</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2764f9c7-3bf7-423d-9c89-bea0d857ec44/btdek5t6T8UgJMuJWSiLgoaS.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/600e118b-513d-41cb-9b04-a9ce15d63202/No-180-Bec-Cole-Big-Energy-converted.mp3" length="125089502" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>180</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 179: Hon. Jacinta Allan Victoria&apos;s Premier Hoops Fan</title><itunes:title>No. 179: Hon. Jacinta Allan Victoria&apos;s Premier Hoops Fan</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>In her leadership role Jacinta understands the impact sport and sporting communities can have in regional centres but also the ripple efffect nationally. We touch on the Paris Olympics and some inspirational female players alongside the importance of elevating the game through government support, with the recent pre-Olympic &amp; Paralympic Ballin’ 24, bringing together all 6 Australian National teams both mens &amp; womens in the one event!&nbsp;</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>In her leadership role Jacinta understands the impact sport and sporting communities can have in regional centres but also the ripple efffect nationally. We touch on the Paris Olympics and some inspirational female players alongside the importance of elevating the game through government support, with the recent pre-Olympic &amp; Paralympic Ballin’ 24, bringing together all 6 Australian National teams both mens &amp; womens in the one event!&nbsp;</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6c621e7b-840f-451e-995c-e31e586a4fad</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3560e1a1-9660-48d7-b320-da50023f7c66/hFd7D_mzHZjWzGv9DAJempqc.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9c433d5b-62ee-4f9e-a7cc-7416f6e1e8c9/No-179-Hon-Jacinta-Allan-Victoria-s-Premier-Hoops-Fan-converted.mp3" length="48098133" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>179</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 178: Free Agency - The Last Hurrah with UCCaps Weekly Simon &amp; Michelle</title><itunes:title>No. 178: Free Agency - The Last Hurrah with UCCaps Weekly Simon &amp; Michelle</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>From our Nations Capital, UCCaps Weekly’s Simon Peters &amp; Michelle Hocking join us on some huge changes in the WNBL Free Agency!</p><p>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!&nbsp;</p><p>It's a Free Agency like no other. So while we soak up NBL1 Finals and 2 weeks of Olympics Opals &amp; Gangurru’s … we catch our breath on a whirlwind of WNBL Free Agency changes!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From our Nations Capital, UCCaps Weekly’s Simon Peters &amp; Michelle Hocking join us on some huge changes in the WNBL Free Agency!</p><p>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!&nbsp;</p><p>It's a Free Agency like no other. So while we soak up NBL1 Finals and 2 weeks of Olympics Opals &amp; Gangurru’s … we catch our breath on a whirlwind of WNBL Free Agency changes!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3017aca2-312c-438c-b4ea-35eab6802129</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/14b2e415-84dc-4e4e-ac50-7aaee1ee3714/V5DDh-Fuk9jIESqZXXu-K4o.jpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f9d7f923-041d-4da2-8606-5e67fc836022/No-178-Free-Agency-The-Last-Hurrah-with-UCCaps-Weekly-Simon-Mic.mp3" length="116941058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>178</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 177: Jaz Shelley Home Is Where The Heart Is</title><itunes:title>No. 177: Jaz Shelley Home Is Where The Heart Is</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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!</p><p>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 thrilled to have her back in Oz!</p><p>Currently playing with NBL1 Souths' Ballarat Miners alongside Coach Kennedy Kereama she’ll have her first taste of the Souths Conference Finals in coming weeks. We also get into her impressive college years which has shaped her on and off court, with a business savvy mind make no mistake her heart is set on her hometown roots and the desire to give back.</p><p>We’re grateful to get to know Jaz a little more in this episode… she made quite the splash eight years ago on the world stage as part of the historic Sapphires squad with Coach Shannon Seebohm - that won U17’s Women’s Gold in 2016 with that pivotal semi-finals game against the USA!!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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!</p><p>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 thrilled to have her back in Oz!</p><p>Currently playing with NBL1 Souths' Ballarat Miners alongside Coach Kennedy Kereama she’ll have her first taste of the Souths Conference Finals in coming weeks. We also get into her impressive college years which has shaped her on and off court, with a business savvy mind make no mistake her heart is set on her hometown roots and the desire to give back.</p><p>We’re grateful to get to know Jaz a little more in this episode… she made quite the splash eight years ago on the world stage as part of the historic Sapphires squad with Coach Shannon Seebohm - that won U17’s Women’s Gold in 2016 with that pivotal semi-finals game against the USA!!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a861159e-b725-4e49-a119-fce6e0cc05ed</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/043246df-54f3-4b2f-b54a-de38c8f30dfc/1ITY6jVR9r8dFAQWfhRookx0.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/762d1fd5-86c6-4a8b-8d00-f34fa9aa2f1f/No-177-Jaz-Shelley-Home-Is-Where-The-Heart-Is-converted.mp3" length="91851754" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>177</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 176: Gliders Rising - Craig Campbell &amp; Shelley Matheson</title><itunes:title>No. 176: Gliders Rising - Craig Campbell &amp; Shelley Matheson</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In a very special episode we have joining us - Aussie Womens Wheelchair Head Coach Craig Campbell and Gliders Vet Shelley Matheson a.k.a&nbsp; ‘Chaps’!</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>Her passion to assist her beloved Gliders is clear, after narrowly missing a paralympic berth at Paris in what’s been a perfect storm of covid restrictions, limited games for our elite wheelchair teams and a transitioning squad, we get an amazing insight from Shelley and Craig on the hopes and possibilities to realise the full potential of our talented womens wheelchair athletes.</p><p>With a full home and away National Wheelchair league currently taking place alongside the rare opportunity for our Gliders to play at home amongst their peers at John Cain Arena next week the foundations are laid for a Gliders revival.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a very special episode we have joining us - Aussie Womens Wheelchair Head Coach Craig Campbell and Gliders Vet Shelley Matheson a.k.a&nbsp; ‘Chaps’!</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>Her passion to assist her beloved Gliders is clear, after narrowly missing a paralympic berth at Paris in what’s been a perfect storm of covid restrictions, limited games for our elite wheelchair teams and a transitioning squad, we get an amazing insight from Shelley and Craig on the hopes and possibilities to realise the full potential of our talented womens wheelchair athletes.</p><p>With a full home and away National Wheelchair league currently taking place alongside the rare opportunity for our Gliders to play at home amongst their peers at John Cain Arena next week the foundations are laid for a Gliders revival.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">61d31441-e955-412f-853b-378c6552c8b9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/759b4d36-7c6f-4b36-a634-4043f14904d8/c7BYNjCbsKMYBz81g2iEOGxq.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d8f21588-846c-4ca4-99c4-de08ffd343df/No-176-Gliders-Rising-Craig-Campbell-Shelley-Matheson-converted.mp3" length="107979147" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>176</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 175: Mixtape - STB Belated 4th B&apos;day</title><itunes:title>No. 175: Mixtape - STB Belated 4th B&apos;day</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Our crew also keep it real as we ride the ebbs and flows of some phenomenal growth &amp; changes for women’s basketball, as well as navigate the growing pains around NCAA, WNBL, WNBA, Tauihi in New Zealand and UK Hoops! </p><p>Listen out for some deep cut mythology references as we let off some steam. </p><p>Thanks for joining us on our Belated 4th B’day pod!! Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Our crew also keep it real as we ride the ebbs and flows of some phenomenal growth &amp; changes for women’s basketball, as well as navigate the growing pains around NCAA, WNBL, WNBA, Tauihi in New Zealand and UK Hoops! </p><p>Listen out for some deep cut mythology references as we let off some steam. </p><p>Thanks for joining us on our Belated 4th B’day pod!! Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">96613101-5a38-4d32-a889-6f8f54c9fc42</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a94dd6b3-ab6d-4b6b-bd5a-da2aa2140a3c/5KYpOdP5XZf53Lkkuh8OftIU.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/26e33701-cdb9-49f8-93a8-29e75840b482/No-175-Mixtape-STB-Belated-4th-Bday-converted.mp3" length="159776786" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:23:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>175</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 174: Stella Athletes with Lauren Gandini</title><itunes:title>No. 174: Stella Athletes with Lauren Gandini</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>In the next Dream Chasers instalment Lauren Gandini joins us. A former baller, lawyer and businesswomen, who alongside fellow director Brieanna Mercer have co-founded Stella Athlete Management three years ago. As an athlete herself, Lauren has a unique perspective and talks about their vision and scope, challenges and the opportunties. Whilst female athletes across sportiung codes have indivual needs many share common concerns.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p><ul><li><a href="https://stellaathletes.com/referral-partners/">Stella Website</a></li></ul><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>In the next Dream Chasers instalment Lauren Gandini joins us. A former baller, lawyer and businesswomen, who alongside fellow director Brieanna Mercer have co-founded Stella Athlete Management three years ago. As an athlete herself, Lauren has a unique perspective and talks about their vision and scope, challenges and the opportunties. Whilst female athletes across sportiung codes have indivual needs many share common concerns.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p><ul><li><a href="https://stellaathletes.com/referral-partners/">Stella Website</a></li></ul><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">badea828-60d7-488f-aaff-e208a513f635</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3b803e11-9c8a-4717-8d81-d28da29e5b2a/G5HczjIEF3wH09StbfY1TfqV.jpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 15:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4e0f568b-1aba-4f87-bd36-1ce08eea241c/Stella-Athletes-with-Lauren-Gandini-converted.mp3" length="95017373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>174</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>174</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 173: Justin Nelson - Embracing Change &amp; Innovation</title><itunes:title>No. 173: Justin Nelson - Embracing Change &amp; Innovation</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Back on the pod, Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial &amp; Fandom at Sky New Zealand joins us to share more on the recent news of the significant changes to the Tauihi League.</p><p>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 changes, the rationale and most importantly the vision in play and opportunities this presents for women's hoops - players, fans and sponsors alike.</p><p>At the time of taping, and in a complete coincidence we had just heard of the devastating loss of the Melbourne Boomers franchise in the WNBL; giving us a raw insight into not only the very personal disappointment for Justin but also the urgency to adapt with clear vision &amp; purpose alongside the right partners as we witness momentous shifts in women's sports globally.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Back on the pod, Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial &amp; Fandom at Sky New Zealand joins us to share more on the recent news of the significant changes to the Tauihi League.</p><p>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 changes, the rationale and most importantly the vision in play and opportunities this presents for women's hoops - players, fans and sponsors alike.</p><p>At the time of taping, and in a complete coincidence we had just heard of the devastating loss of the Melbourne Boomers franchise in the WNBL; giving us a raw insight into not only the very personal disappointment for Justin but also the urgency to adapt with clear vision &amp; purpose alongside the right partners as we witness momentous shifts in women's sports globally.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e945095e-d98a-46cf-8707-4216194b7f75</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2706d396-56bd-4b11-8e7f-e1206da6d5e4/Kot9-XOs6Btle_3qN3Mzb7-E.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 06:45:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fec12025-ebb4-4317-9101-7da2577ad912/No-173-Justin-Nelson-Embracing-Change-Innovation-converted.mp3" length="128428210" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>173</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>No. 172: Remember the London Lions with Cazzy B</title><itunes:title>No. 172: Remember the London Lions with Cazzy B</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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 &amp; livestreamer for womens British basketball.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, Caz takes us court-side from her trip to London’s Copperbox, in this evocative re-telling of a fairytale ending for the London Lions in their EuroCup victory. A historic victory that in her words ’…is the biggest thing that's ever happened in British basketball, women's or men's, full stop…’&nbsp;</p><p>It’s an incredible moment for womens basketball, with packed stadiums and global viewership like never before, but it’s bittersweet for some teams that continue to grapple with the necessary level of investment required to match the appetite of fans. We talk about that paradox, as currently, the Lions, will not play in the European League next year to defend their title.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We certainly know that for many hoops fans, they will remember the London Lions EuroCup victory in 2024!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn&nbsp;</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 &amp; livestreamer for womens British basketball.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, Caz takes us court-side from her trip to London’s Copperbox, in this evocative re-telling of a fairytale ending for the London Lions in their EuroCup victory. A historic victory that in her words ’…is the biggest thing that's ever happened in British basketball, women's or men's, full stop…’&nbsp;</p><p>It’s an incredible moment for womens basketball, with packed stadiums and global viewership like never before, but it’s bittersweet for some teams that continue to grapple with the necessary level of investment required to match the appetite of fans. We talk about that paradox, as currently, the Lions, will not play in the European League next year to defend their title.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We certainly know that for many hoops fans, they will remember the London Lions EuroCup victory in 2024!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59649166</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5efdbf72-5619-4317-9595-789eab349c8d/c1a6b5eec0caefd3b589d2404692b209.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/df7f6787-aa1d-4098-9cfc-bc71e577b758/no-172-remember-the-london-lions-with-cazzy-b.mp3" length="57144004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>172</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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 and 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 ending for the London Lions in their EuroCup victory. A historic victory that in her words ’…is the biggest thing that&apos;s ever happened in British basketball, women&apos;s or men&apos;s, full stop…’ It’s an incredible moment for womens basketball, with packed stadiums and global viewership like never before, but it’s bittersweet for some teams that continue to grapple with the necessary level of investment required to match the appetite of fans. We talk about that paradox, as currently, the Lions, will not play in the European League next year to defend their title. We certainly know that for many hoops fans, they will remember the London Lions EuroCup victory in 2024! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 171: Bandits Vs North Bears Pre-Game Live from the Hideout</title><itunes:title>No. 171: Bandits Vs North Bears Pre-Game Live from the Hideout</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />Joining us for a pre-game chat and insight into this regional hoop’s powerhouse is Head Coach and STB pod regular Sam McDonald, local talent Emma Mahady and a quick check-in with previous STB pod guest reigning champs Norths Bears Head Coach Renae Garlepp. <br /><br />Many thanks to the Bandits for their hospitality, for hoops fans get down to visit this regional centre that has such an awesome community vibe. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />Joining us for a pre-game chat and insight into this regional hoop’s powerhouse is Head Coach and STB pod regular Sam McDonald, local talent Emma Mahady and a quick check-in with previous STB pod guest reigning champs Norths Bears Head Coach Renae Garlepp. <br /><br />Many thanks to the Bandits for their hospitality, for hoops fans get down to visit this regional centre that has such an awesome community vibe. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59573601</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/75bf69c9-c9de-4b29-83ad-dc9f1eea8b2e/74f38a1f62b89930c9c09680ec22c8e5.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:30:04 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3864d2ec-bdb5-4d5a-85dd-7bf1b7e6c78d/no-171-bandits-vs-north-bears-pre-game-live-from-the-hideout.mp3" length="25248733" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>171</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Joining us for a pre-game chat and insight into this regional hoop’s powerhouse is Head Coach and STB pod regular Sam McDonald, local talent Emma Mahady and a quick check-in with previous STB pod guest reigning champs Norths Bears Head Coach Renae Garlepp. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many thanks to the Bandits for their hospitality, for hoops fans get down to visit this regional centre that has such an awesome community vibe. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No.170: Roaming Mic LIVE at the Q (historic Sydney women’s hoops)</title><itunes:title>No.170: Roaming Mic LIVE at the Q (historic Sydney women’s hoops)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />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 folks connected with the teams. <br /><br />While the audio was raw, you’ll defintely get a feel for the energy and genuine excitement of the fans and hoops community - before, during and after the game, reflecting on what was considered one of the best WNBL regular season games in possibly the tightest lead up to a WNBL finals! <br /><br />Also marking an extra special thank you tribute to Australian Basketball Icon Lauren Jackson alongside fellow Opal and Sydney Flames centre Cayla George in her 350th WNBL Game! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />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 folks connected with the teams. <br /><br />While the audio was raw, you’ll defintely get a feel for the energy and genuine excitement of the fans and hoops community - before, during and after the game, reflecting on what was considered one of the best WNBL regular season games in possibly the tightest lead up to a WNBL finals! <br /><br />Also marking an extra special thank you tribute to Australian Basketball Icon Lauren Jackson alongside fellow Opal and Sydney Flames centre Cayla George in her 350th WNBL Game! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59361001</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/04f7bf99-d921-44b9-a42a-f9dcc629007f/aaa9d14bdfe4f29eb8f41f4d8ef85415.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2aa13a8e-0a9a-461e-b58e-beaeee054d5a/no-170-roaming-mic.mp3" length="28141768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>170</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 folks connected with the teams. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While the audio was raw, you’ll defintely get a feel for the energy and genuine excitement of the fans and hoops community - before, during and after the game, reflecting on what was considered one of the best WNBL regular season games in possibly the tightest lead up to a WNBL finals! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also marking an extra special thank you tribute to Australian Basketball Icon Lauren Jackson alongside fellow Opal and Sydney Flames centre Cayla George in her 350th WNBL Game! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn </itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 169: Lara Somfai Baptism of Fire</title><itunes:title>No. 169: Lara Somfai Baptism of Fire</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this episode we speak with an emerging young Aussie talent Lara Somfai. <br /><br />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 knocking at her door! <br /><br />It’s a refreshing insight into a centred and talented young hooper with big, bold dreams that understands the opportunities come with hard work, sacrifice and love for your sport. <br /><br />We look forward to watching Lara emerge on the world stage from this baptism of fire and realise her dreams! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we speak with an emerging young Aussie talent Lara Somfai. <br /><br />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 knocking at her door! <br /><br />It’s a refreshing insight into a centred and talented young hooper with big, bold dreams that understands the opportunities come with hard work, sacrifice and love for your sport. <br /><br />We look forward to watching Lara emerge on the world stage from this baptism of fire and realise her dreams! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59299163</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f6fe4575-abc0-466d-b97e-d30c19cca280/5dce1ecca9858f3952ff8e649397bad0.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/72476d66-7aa8-472f-ac11-2113ba9acfee/no-169-lara-somfai-baptism-of-fire.mp3" length="48758467" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>169</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this episode we speak with an emerging young Aussie talent Lara Somfai. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 knocking at her door! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a refreshing insight into a centred and talented young hooper with big, bold dreams that understands the opportunities come with hard work, sacrifice and love for your sport. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We look forward to watching Lara emerge on the world stage from this baptism of fire and realise her dreams! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 168: Coach Cheryl Chambers is Flying High</title><itunes:title>No. 168: Coach Cheryl Chambers is Flying High</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />Winning her 3rd WNBL Championship as Head Coach, Cheryl Chambers and the Southside Flyers delivered on a hard fought Finals battle. <br /><br />We talk about some difference makers alongside her coaching approach, and a first look at the Seven Consulting Australian Opals extended squad just announced for the Paris 2024 Olympics in late July! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />Winning her 3rd WNBL Championship as Head Coach, Cheryl Chambers and the Southside Flyers delivered on a hard fought Finals battle. <br /><br />We talk about some difference makers alongside her coaching approach, and a first look at the Seven Consulting Australian Opals extended squad just announced for the Paris 2024 Olympics in late July! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59203573</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fe53b8b2-e808-47c2-818d-e0019e0545cf/6ec6698fc2fe87a25ee8948990080ad6.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/126e0726-b693-47c9-9be7-9b02ae7442ba/no-168-cheryl-chambers-is-flying-high.mp3" length="18507005" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>19:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>168</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Winning her 3rd WNBL Championship as Head Coach, Cheryl Chambers and the Southside Flyers delivered on a hard fought Finals battle. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We talk about some difference makers alongside her coaching approach, and a first look at the Seven Consulting Australian Opals extended squad just announced for the Paris 2024 Olympics in late July! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 167: James Janssen on Davidson &amp; College Hoops</title><itunes:title>No. 167: James Janssen on Davidson &amp; College Hoops</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />He takes us deep into their program, including the pipeline of exceptional Aussie female hooper's that are becoming hallmarks of the Wildcats. <br /><br />It’s a fascinating look into the significant progress of Davidsons women’s basketball program over the last decade, one which James has been integral to, but especially against the unprecedented rise of Women's College Hoops. <br /><br />In a difficult development since this podcast was taped earlier in February, Davidson has announced their withdrawal from the season to provide optimal care and support to their players and staff in what’s been a season of devastating loss from injuries… notwithstanding their impressive game results. <br /><br />Highlighting the incredible high and lows that athletes face, it’s clear that Davidson has prioritised the well-being of its student athletes and as James prophetically talks about in this episode - the importance for organisations and athletes to be intentional in self-care and the need sometimes to step back and evaluate. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />He takes us deep into their program, including the pipeline of exceptional Aussie female hooper's that are becoming hallmarks of the Wildcats. <br /><br />It’s a fascinating look into the significant progress of Davidsons women’s basketball program over the last decade, one which James has been integral to, but especially against the unprecedented rise of Women's College Hoops. <br /><br />In a difficult development since this podcast was taped earlier in February, Davidson has announced their withdrawal from the season to provide optimal care and support to their players and staff in what’s been a season of devastating loss from injuries… notwithstanding their impressive game results. <br /><br />Highlighting the incredible high and lows that athletes face, it’s clear that Davidson has prioritised the well-being of its student athletes and as James prophetically talks about in this episode - the importance for organisations and athletes to be intentional in self-care and the need sometimes to step back and evaluate. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59038336</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1d2f2a5-156a-439e-922f-18c336fd9e89/39fa51ec23167db73f8c3d5ed982afd0.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/41f44908-60c7-4f00-b631-db675356086e/no-167-davidson-college-hoops-with-james-janssen.mp3" length="55192535" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>167</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He takes us deep into their program, including the pipeline of exceptional Aussie female hooper&apos;s that are becoming hallmarks of the Wildcats. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a fascinating look into the significant progress of Davidsons women’s basketball program over the last decade, one which James has been integral to, but especially against the unprecedented rise of Women&apos;s College Hoops. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a difficult development since this podcast was taped earlier in February, Davidson has announced their withdrawal from the season to provide optimal care and support to their players and staff in what’s been a season of devastating loss from injuries… notwithstanding their impressive game results. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Highlighting the incredible high and lows that athletes face, it’s clear that Davidson has prioritised the well-being of its student athletes and as James prophetically talks about in this episode - the importance for organisations and athletes to be intentional in self-care and the need sometimes to step back and evaluate. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn </itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 166: Rachel Taulelei - Tokomanawa Queens ‘Wāhine Toa’</title><itunes:title>No. 166: Rachel Taulelei - Tokomanawa Queens ‘Wāhine Toa’</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />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 opportunity for women’s hoops in NZ that has come to life! In only their second season the Queens were recognised as Best Club of the Year, Best Game presentation and Best Social Media!<br /><br />We gain an insight into the culture of the Tokomanawa Queens, their spirit of reciprocity ‘aroha atu, aroha mai’ that sits at the centre of this community. As well as the vision around the development of younger players including the Foundation inspired by her daughter Lily’s US College journey… that like all things Tokomanawa - revolve around Whānau. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />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 opportunity for women’s hoops in NZ that has come to life! In only their second season the Queens were recognised as Best Club of the Year, Best Game presentation and Best Social Media!<br /><br />We gain an insight into the culture of the Tokomanawa Queens, their spirit of reciprocity ‘aroha atu, aroha mai’ that sits at the centre of this community. As well as the vision around the development of younger players including the Foundation inspired by her daughter Lily’s US College journey… that like all things Tokomanawa - revolve around Whānau. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58883024</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7d5979e1-c6d7-48c2-a843-0a40f59fa611/78433a7ef56abc0da878cd4faa8dbc88.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2529128f-ec4c-4bde-8029-426fc82b971e/no-166-rachel-taulelei-tokomanawa-queens.mp3" length="57192477" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>166</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 opportunity for women’s hoops in NZ that has come to life! In only their second season the Queens were recognised as Best Club of the Year, Best Game presentation and Best Social Media!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We gain an insight into the culture of the Tokomanawa Queens, their spirit of reciprocity ‘aroha atu, aroha mai’ that sits at the centre of this community. As well as the vision around the development of younger players including the Foundation inspired by her daughter Lily’s US College journey… that like all things Tokomanawa - revolve around Whānau. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 165: STB LIVE! from the WNBL Awards Orange Carpet</title><itunes:title>No. 165: STB LIVE! from the WNBL Awards Orange Carpet</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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!! <br /><br />If you missed out or just want to re-listen to some of the amazing guests we spoke with, including our roaming mic moment with a surprisingly talkative Melbourne Boomers Coach Chris Lucas … tune in for a FUN Orange carpet ride! <br /><br />Enjoy!<br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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!! <br /><br />If you missed out or just want to re-listen to some of the amazing guests we spoke with, including our roaming mic moment with a surprisingly talkative Melbourne Boomers Coach Chris Lucas … tune in for a FUN Orange carpet ride! <br /><br />Enjoy!<br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58822142</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a9b4d891-be9b-45ab-8645-a68f717ae49d/06f66074dd695b2f4c9f8680a5275dc4.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8f50c156-ccd1-4e4b-a184-d0b6036fc30b/no-165-stb-live-from-the-wnbl-awards.mp3" length="42043121" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>43:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>165</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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!! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you missed out or just want to re-listen to some of the amazing guests we spoke with, including our roaming mic moment with a surprisingly talkative Melbourne Boomers Coach Chris Lucas … tune in for a FUN Orange carpet ride! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 164: Lauren Nicholson Back in Black</title><itunes:title>No. 164: Lauren Nicholson Back in Black</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Loz Nicholson is back in black, and Flames fans are ecstatic to see her in her home team strip.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />We wind back the clock to her first WNBL championship in 16/17 in Sydney and her decision to leave her hometown, to the present day and her surprise that she is still learning &amp; improving nearing a decade later with an inspiring group of new teammates and coaches. <br /><br />We’re always grateful to Loz for sharing her vulnerability, her evolution as a player and her growing confidence back on home turf that’s boosted her performance along with her joy of the game!<br /><br />It’s a timely conversation leading into this weekend’s blockbuster event at Qudos Arena - the first WNBL standalone arena game for women’s hoops in NSW with an epic showdown between the Sydney Flames and the Southside Flyers in an important match up before playoffs!<br /><br />Get around it, folks!! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Loz Nicholson is back in black, and Flames fans are ecstatic to see her in her home team strip.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />We wind back the clock to her first WNBL championship in 16/17 in Sydney and her decision to leave her hometown, to the present day and her surprise that she is still learning &amp; improving nearing a decade later with an inspiring group of new teammates and coaches. <br /><br />We’re always grateful to Loz for sharing her vulnerability, her evolution as a player and her growing confidence back on home turf that’s boosted her performance along with her joy of the game!<br /><br />It’s a timely conversation leading into this weekend’s blockbuster event at Qudos Arena - the first WNBL standalone arena game for women’s hoops in NSW with an epic showdown between the Sydney Flames and the Southside Flyers in an important match up before playoffs!<br /><br />Get around it, folks!! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/stblive/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58678563</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8cb74c2a-62b3-4888-8a0c-5fe0ce1c92f7/6103f8a7a10b43834e790c676af5f3c0.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bccf40c7-cd3c-4c50-8e9d-cf8ba3ea21d1/no-164-lauren-nicholson-back-in-black.mp3" length="46605147" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>164</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Loz Nicholson is back in black, and Flames fans are ecstatic to see her in her home team strip.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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&apos;s equal parts entertaining and enlightening. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We wind back the clock to her first WNBL championship in 16/17 in Sydney and her decision to leave her hometown, to the present day and her surprise that she is still learning &amp;amp; improving nearing a decade later with an inspiring group of new teammates and coaches. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re always grateful to Loz for sharing her vulnerability, her evolution as a player and her growing confidence back on home turf that’s boosted her performance along with her joy of the game!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a timely conversation leading into this weekend’s blockbuster event at Qudos Arena - the first WNBL standalone arena game for women’s hoops in NSW with an epic showdown between the Sydney Flames and the Southside Flyers in an important match up before playoffs!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get around it, folks!! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 163: Tall Ferns in China with Linden Moore and Maia Williamson</title><itunes:title>No. 163: Tall Ferns in China with Linden Moore and Maia Williamson</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Listen in as we talk with Linden Moore and Maia Williamson about the Tall Ferns Olympic Qualifier Tournament campaign.<br /><br />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 opinions about upcoming games and what this campaign means for New Zealand basketball in the longer term.<br /><br />There was a lot more covered in this podcast so settle back, tune in and listen to our New Zealand experts give us their perspective.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Listen in as we talk with Linden Moore and Maia Williamson about the Tall Ferns Olympic Qualifier Tournament campaign.<br /><br />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 opinions about upcoming games and what this campaign means for New Zealand basketball in the longer term.<br /><br />There was a lot more covered in this podcast so settle back, tune in and listen to our New Zealand experts give us their perspective.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-163-tall-ferns-in-china-with-linden-moore-and-maia-williamson--58627683]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58627683</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3d5b07f6-1c97-413b-9b67-118329c56259/ecb92602d70cb35162aad21eca6e8391.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 22:35:54 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9ac00b5f-623c-4ad1-be2c-074d947d8ca0/no-163-tall-ferns-in-china-with-linden-moore-and-maia-williamson.mp3" length="51121885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>163</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Listen in as we talk with Linden Moore and Maia Williamson about the Tall Ferns Olympic Qualifier Tournament campaign.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 opinions about upcoming games and what this campaign means for New Zealand basketball in the longer term.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There was a lot more covered in this podcast so settle back, tune in and listen to our New Zealand experts give us their perspective.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 162: From Sin City to Sports Central with Las Vegas Aces President Nikki Fargas</title><itunes:title>No. 162: From Sin City to Sports Central with Las Vegas Aces President Nikki Fargas</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In our next DreamChasers we get a hoops business perspective with President of The Las Vegas Aces Nikki Fargas. <br /><br />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 direction the Las Vegas Aces are quite literally championing for the league. <br /><br />It’s a fascinating insight into the front office of the reigning Champs and a behind the scenes glimpse into the cohesion between business and basketball. <br /><br />We also talk about the transformation of Las Vegas into a Sports Entertainment destination and you sense that the Aces continue to ride a game changing wave. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In our next DreamChasers we get a hoops business perspective with President of The Las Vegas Aces Nikki Fargas. <br /><br />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 direction the Las Vegas Aces are quite literally championing for the league. <br /><br />It’s a fascinating insight into the front office of the reigning Champs and a behind the scenes glimpse into the cohesion between business and basketball. <br /><br />We also talk about the transformation of Las Vegas into a Sports Entertainment destination and you sense that the Aces continue to ride a game changing wave. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58537988</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4b5e1976-0e46-46ee-8acf-c86199734b97/bf46ac1aab4ba3fe2e571f437d97fc2d.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e8668966-546b-4530-ad7f-8ae56ea504fc/no-162-from-sin-city-to-sports-central-with-las-vegas-aces-pres.mp3" length="41236132" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>162</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In our next DreamChasers we get a hoops business perspective with President of The Las Vegas Aces Nikki Fargas. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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&apos;s game, and the direction the Las Vegas Aces are quite literally championing for the league. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a fascinating insight into the front office of the reigning Champs and a behind the scenes glimpse into the cohesion between business and basketball. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also talk about the transformation of Las Vegas into a Sports Entertainment destination and you sense that the Aces continue to ride a game changing wave. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 161: Sydney Flames Vs UC Caps LIVE with Michelle Hocking at the Quaycentre</title><itunes:title>No. 161: Sydney Flames Vs UC Caps LIVE with Michelle Hocking at the Quaycentre</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-161-sydney-flames-vs-uc-caps-live-with-michelle-hocking-at-the-quaycentre--58411894]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58411894</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0ba1e7d0-41eb-44e4-a99b-632258378b47/712bccab49d2b2b80b9b630adb1bbeb5.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 02:45:51 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/261615e3-62b0-4ae8-9821-82bcf1518a00/no-161-flames-vs-caps-live-with-michelle-hocking-at-the-quaycen.mp3" length="70081377" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>161</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 160: Sara Houston where there&apos;s a will there&apos;s a way</title><itunes:title>No. 160: Sara Houston where there&apos;s a will there&apos;s a way</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Sara Houston is a new addition to the Aussie Glider’s.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />We talked about her introduction to wheelchair basketball and the chance encounter with a successful Paralympian and former STB pod guest that seemed almost predestined.<br /><br />Sara is a great ambassador for women’s wheelchair. Also a talented singer with a recent stint on Australian Idol, right now she’s focused on making the most of this ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ to represent the illustrious Gliders in their rebuild on the road to Paris. We also talk about the financial challenges for athletes in para-sports, and the opportunity for smart businesses to get on board and boost a national team brimming with potential.<br /><br />Make sure to catch a game of wheelchair basketball. The AOZ Championships can be viewed via IWBF YouTube: https://bitly.ws/I9M6 <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sara Houston is a new addition to the Aussie Glider’s.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />We talked about her introduction to wheelchair basketball and the chance encounter with a successful Paralympian and former STB pod guest that seemed almost predestined.<br /><br />Sara is a great ambassador for women’s wheelchair. Also a talented singer with a recent stint on Australian Idol, right now she’s focused on making the most of this ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ to represent the illustrious Gliders in their rebuild on the road to Paris. We also talk about the financial challenges for athletes in para-sports, and the opportunity for smart businesses to get on board and boost a national team brimming with potential.<br /><br />Make sure to catch a game of wheelchair basketball. The AOZ Championships can be viewed via IWBF YouTube: https://bitly.ws/I9M6 <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58339349</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9e7c0585-41c8-472a-8df7-c72da333cea5/e154d9c07943ce60bff53a62117d43f3.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:30:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/35677cd2-1dd6-4e90-9e05-04ef348a1969/no-160-sara-houston-where-there-s-a-will-there-s-a-way.mp3" length="54734905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>160</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Sara Houston is a new addition to the Aussie Glider’s.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We talked about her introduction to wheelchair basketball and the chance encounter with a successful Paralympian and former STB pod guest that seemed almost predestined.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sara is a great ambassador for women’s wheelchair. Also a talented singer with a recent stint on Australian Idol, right now she’s focused on making the most of this ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ to represent the illustrious Gliders in their rebuild on the road to Paris. We also talk about the financial challenges for athletes in para-sports, and the opportunity for smart businesses to get on board and boost a national team brimming with potential.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make sure to catch a game of wheelchair basketball. The AOZ Championships can be viewed via IWBF YouTube: https://bitly.ws/I9M6 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 159: Pink Hoops LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena</title><itunes:title>No. 159: Pink Hoops LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena, Flames player Shaneice Swain joins us as well as pre-recorded chats with Flames’ player and STB pod regular Vanessa Panousis and Kings’ player Jordi Hunter.<br /><br />The Pink Hoops initiative is to rasie awareness and fundraise for McGrath Foundation to have 250 Breast Care Nurses by 2025.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena, Flames player Shaneice Swain joins us as well as pre-recorded chats with Flames’ player and STB pod regular Vanessa Panousis and Kings’ player Jordi Hunter.<br /><br />The Pink Hoops initiative is to rasie awareness and fundraise for McGrath Foundation to have 250 Breast Care Nurses by 2025.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58294766</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a9cdbcdb-568f-4335-a896-7b292d3ce7f7/6c2a89172dd668893ec64a84e204db51.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:08:39 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0b7b2f27-ecb7-4b66-9336-427c0f27c913/no-159-pink-hoops-live-from-qudos-bank-arena.mp3" length="35446744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>36:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>159</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena, Flames player Shaneice Swain joins us as well as pre-recorded chats with Flames’ player and STB pod regular Vanessa Panousis and Kings’ player Jordi Hunter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Pink Hoops initiative is to rasie awareness and fundraise for McGrath Foundation to have 250 Breast Care Nurses by 2025.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 158: Passion &amp; Possibilities with Vic Denholm &amp; Bernie Dodd</title><itunes:title>No. 158: Passion &amp; Possibilities with Vic Denholm &amp; Bernie Dodd</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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 into their roles and perspectives.<br /><br />We’re grateful to hear from two impressive leaders working hard behind the scenes. While representing clubs that are fierce rivals on court, they also work alongside each other as they grow investment within the sport. <br /><br />In their roles they elevate women’s basketball and create pathways for females from of all walks of life to participate. Their priority is to support their teams and tribes but what becomes clear and compelling is that their collective passion for the sport at all levels opens doors to so many possibilities to grow women’s hoops! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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 into their roles and perspectives.<br /><br />We’re grateful to hear from two impressive leaders working hard behind the scenes. While representing clubs that are fierce rivals on court, they also work alongside each other as they grow investment within the sport. <br /><br />In their roles they elevate women’s basketball and create pathways for females from of all walks of life to participate. Their priority is to support their teams and tribes but what becomes clear and compelling is that their collective passion for the sport at all levels opens doors to so many possibilities to grow women’s hoops! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58195426</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8287e285-46d5-428a-a4ae-46a26effb117/ead44212bc532c045e6daa46f0e5a765.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 04:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b8cff5e1-c3e4-4b86-a1bc-75a98006b57f/no-158-passion-possibilities-with-vic-denholm-bernie-dodd.mp3" length="44257937" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>158</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>158</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 into their roles and perspectives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful to hear from two impressive leaders working hard behind the scenes. While representing clubs that are fierce rivals on court, they also work alongside each other as they grow investment within the sport. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In their roles they elevate women’s basketball and create pathways for females from of all walks of life to participate. Their priority is to support their teams and tribes but what becomes clear and compelling is that their collective passion for the sport at all levels opens doors to so many possibilities to grow women’s hoops! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 157: Amy Atwell Licence to Shoot</title><itunes:title>No. 157: Amy Atwell Licence to Shoot</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />Given a licence to shoot by Coach Petrik, Amy has fit in well within the Lynx’ fast and furious tempo, with a confidence that defies her age in only her second year in the WNBL.<br /><br />Her formative college years at the University of Hawaii has helped shape her fearless game and her ‘lead by example’ approach that not only inspires teammates but fans and the grassroots community alike.<br /><br />Amy recently capped a 28 to 0 undefeated NBL1 campaign with the Bendigo Braves, she shares more on that journey and dealing with the mounting pressure of an unprecedented Nationals run - all valuable experiences for what’s shaping to be a tight WNBL season.<br /><br />We’re grateful to speak with Amy on her whirlwind 18 months, a taste that has only fuelled her WNBA aspirations despite getting waived from the LA Sparks, she knows, in her words, 'getting back there is something that will just take care of itself if I keep improving my game and keep playing well'.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />Given a licence to shoot by Coach Petrik, Amy has fit in well within the Lynx’ fast and furious tempo, with a confidence that defies her age in only her second year in the WNBL.<br /><br />Her formative college years at the University of Hawaii has helped shape her fearless game and her ‘lead by example’ approach that not only inspires teammates but fans and the grassroots community alike.<br /><br />Amy recently capped a 28 to 0 undefeated NBL1 campaign with the Bendigo Braves, she shares more on that journey and dealing with the mounting pressure of an unprecedented Nationals run - all valuable experiences for what’s shaping to be a tight WNBL season.<br /><br />We’re grateful to speak with Amy on her whirlwind 18 months, a taste that has only fuelled her WNBA aspirations despite getting waived from the LA Sparks, she knows, in her words, 'getting back there is something that will just take care of itself if I keep improving my game and keep playing well'.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58092092</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3c78eb8a-6ce0-4e0e-a3a5-6c30bf63ad75/9beadbd87c366a409905de42f17b9b35.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ed8be9a1-4fc7-4da6-be26-cec64dd27678/no-157-amy-atwell-licence-to-shoot.mp3" length="46569614" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>157</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Given a licence to shoot by Coach Petrik, Amy has fit in well within the Lynx’ fast and furious tempo, with a confidence that defies her age in only her second year in the WNBL.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Her formative college years at the University of Hawaii has helped shape her fearless game and her ‘lead by example’ approach that not only inspires teammates but fans and the grassroots community alike.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Amy recently capped a 28 to 0 undefeated NBL1 campaign with the Bendigo Braves, she shares more on that journey and dealing with the mounting pressure of an unprecedented Nationals run - all valuable experiences for what’s shaping to be a tight WNBL season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful to speak with Amy on her whirlwind 18 months, a taste that has only fuelled her WNBA aspirations despite getting waived from the LA Sparks, she knows, in her words, &apos;getting back there is something that will just take care of itself if I keep improving my game and keep playing well&apos;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 156: Live Pod UC Caps Vs Townsville Fire with Michelle Hocking &amp; Phil Brown</title><itunes:title>No. 156: Live Pod UC Caps Vs Townsville Fire with Michelle Hocking &amp; Phil Brown</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Shooting the Breeze in our first LIVE pod for series 6. <br /><br />We’re LIVE from the National Convention Centre in Canberra, it’s UCCaps Vs Townsville Fire on Sunday 10 Dec.<br /><br />Despite a tech hiccup we are able to get most of our pre-game chat before tonights live call.<br /><br />Thanks to UCCapsWeekly commentator Michelle Hocking and legendary AIS Coach Phil Brown for joining us tonite! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to Shooting the Breeze in our first LIVE pod for series 6. <br /><br />We’re LIVE from the National Convention Centre in Canberra, it’s UCCaps Vs Townsville Fire on Sunday 10 Dec.<br /><br />Despite a tech hiccup we are able to get most of our pre-game chat before tonights live call.<br /><br />Thanks to UCCapsWeekly commentator Michelle Hocking and legendary AIS Coach Phil Brown for joining us tonite! <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57963771</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1b3d7528-8122-492d-9a10-afd22784bd16/646e42a0f43769eadf5a434a1e038336.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 06:00:08 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c5f62409-8c61-4c56-8ea2-7de7c02611d3/no-156-live-uccaps-vs-townsville-fire-with-michelle-hocking-phi.mp3" length="124221075" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:09:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>156</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Welcome to Shooting the Breeze in our first LIVE pod for series 6. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re LIVE from the National Convention Centre in Canberra, it’s UCCaps Vs Townsville Fire on Sunday 10 Dec.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Despite a tech hiccup we are able to get most of our pre-game chat before tonights live call.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanks to UCCapsWeekly commentator Michelle Hocking and legendary AIS Coach Phil Brown for joining us tonite! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 155: A Sporting Chance with Cassidy McLean</title><itunes:title>No. 155: A Sporting Chance with Cassidy McLean</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In our Dream Chasers series, we chat with Cassidy McLean.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Cass is a reigning NBL1 Champ for the Bendigo Braves in what was a perfect season. In stepping back from the WNBL she is boldly backing herself in business to provide her peers with an opportunity to pursue their sporting careers, in a minimum wage reality for women's sports that is adversely impacting many players both financially and mentally. <br /><br />It’s a fascinating point of view from of a talented hard working player, who not only enriches her grassroots and business community, but has parlayed her basketabll leadership and skills off-court to create opportunties that has literally made a difference for other women in sport. <br /><br />We’re grateful for the candid discussion and insight Cass shares, motivated from her own setbacks Cass is now having an impact for others. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In our Dream Chasers series, we chat with Cassidy McLean.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Cass is a reigning NBL1 Champ for the Bendigo Braves in what was a perfect season. In stepping back from the WNBL she is boldly backing herself in business to provide her peers with an opportunity to pursue their sporting careers, in a minimum wage reality for women's sports that is adversely impacting many players both financially and mentally. <br /><br />It’s a fascinating point of view from of a talented hard working player, who not only enriches her grassroots and business community, but has parlayed her basketabll leadership and skills off-court to create opportunties that has literally made a difference for other women in sport. <br /><br />We’re grateful for the candid discussion and insight Cass shares, motivated from her own setbacks Cass is now having an impact for others. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57947178</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8fbd54cd-237d-4033-82d2-c35ff96f0447/1e88bdbd9045a2a34d48ce8f34ee2ed4.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4447b6fc-b0c7-4a7c-99ea-d7841d6be714/no-155-a-sporting-chance-with-cassidy-mclean.mp3" length="44025934" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>155</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In our Dream Chasers series, we chat with Cassidy McLean.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cass is a reigning NBL1 Champ for the Bendigo Braves in what was a perfect season. In stepping back from the WNBL she is boldly backing herself in business to provide her peers with an opportunity to pursue their sporting careers, in a minimum wage reality for women&apos;s sports that is adversely impacting many players both financially and mentally. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a fascinating point of view from of a talented hard working player, who not only enriches her grassroots and business community, but has parlayed her basketabll leadership and skills off-court to create opportunties that has literally made a difference for other women in sport. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful for the candid discussion and insight Cass shares, motivated from her own setbacks Cass is now having an impact for others. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn</itunes:summary></item><item><title>No. 154: Rapid Fire Mikaela Ruef</title><itunes:title>No. 154: Rapid Fire Mikaela Ruef</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s our first pod for Series 6 and in this episode Townsville Fires’ reigning Champ Mikaela Ruef joins us. <br /><br />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 Australian citizen. <br /><br />She’s a Stanford NCAA final four player that was schooled in elite team play, an experience that has, in her words, “helped me to become the player that I am”. <br /><br />We take a fun little trip down memory lane experimenting with some archival footage from her first professional year in Australia … as those who know her will appreciate, Mikaela has a rapid-fire humour so we’re grateful to be able to share a glimpse into that side of her and her balancing act of laughter and fun with her steely competitiveness.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s our first pod for Series 6 and in this episode Townsville Fires’ reigning Champ Mikaela Ruef joins us. <br /><br />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 Australian citizen. <br /><br />She’s a Stanford NCAA final four player that was schooled in elite team play, an experience that has, in her words, “helped me to become the player that I am”. <br /><br />We take a fun little trip down memory lane experimenting with some archival footage from her first professional year in Australia … as those who know her will appreciate, Mikaela has a rapid-fire humour so we’re grateful to be able to share a glimpse into that side of her and her balancing act of laughter and fun with her steely competitiveness.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57789446</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b2619fd7-295e-4785-8a3f-f5b2e856f430/9a521b9c3fd7563c2e54a83f7e11f968.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/afebccd1-bc1a-455e-bbcd-f591223a5443/no-154-rapid-fire-mikaela-ruef.mp3" length="47002194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>154</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s our first pod for Series 6 and in this episode Townsville Fires’ reigning Champ Mikaela Ruef joins us. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 Australian citizen. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She’s a Stanford NCAA final four player that was schooled in elite team play, an experience that has, in her words, “helped me to become the player that I am”. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We take a fun little trip down memory lane experimenting with some archival footage from her first professional year in Australia … as those who know her will appreciate, Mikaela has a rapid-fire humour so we’re grateful to be able to share a glimpse into that side of her and her balancing act of laughter and fun with her steely competitiveness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Series Six Trailer</title><itunes:title>Series Six Trailer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Series Six begins!<br /><br />Catch up with our fortnightly feature podcasts on womens hoops and women in hoops. <br /><br />We share stories that elevate the women's game, creating deeper connections and greater exposure. <br /><br />Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and follow us on LinkedIn.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Series Six begins!<br /><br />Catch up with our fortnightly feature podcasts on womens hoops and women in hoops. <br /><br />We share stories that elevate the women's game, creating deeper connections and greater exposure. <br /><br />Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and follow us on LinkedIn.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57924335</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2f960ef4-5c10-4d9a-8534-9d402f69129e/be3b1dbf5c50ef40dbd17bb419aa33ee.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c52f8bbf-d3fd-4b8c-b964-05a0128a7d6c/series-six-trailer.mp3" length="4209834" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>04:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><podcast:season>6</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Series Six begins!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Catch up with our fortnightly feature podcasts on womens hoops and women in hoops. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We share stories that elevate the women&apos;s game, creating deeper connections and greater exposure. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod and follow us on LinkedIn.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>All-Stars Series Five - Part 2</title><itunes:title>All-Stars Series Five - Part 2</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Part Two of our All-Star Series 5 Edition. <br /><br />We play it back featuring our most downloaded podcasts from Series 5. <br /><br />To round out our All-Stars we sample the following pods (in order of listening): <br /><br />Ep116: Free Agency Free Fallin’ (Part One) with Sammy Mac<br /><br />Ep118: Lauren Jackson &amp; Tess Madgen - She Hoops; and<br /><br />a first with a female director in a Bonus Ep111 Director Jocelyn Song on ‘Sòng Pèi Xīng’ the Sophia Song Story <br /><br /><br />Stay tuned for Series 6!! <br /><br />Enjoy!! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to Part Two of our All-Star Series 5 Edition. <br /><br />We play it back featuring our most downloaded podcasts from Series 5. <br /><br />To round out our All-Stars we sample the following pods (in order of listening): <br /><br />Ep116: Free Agency Free Fallin’ (Part One) with Sammy Mac<br /><br />Ep118: Lauren Jackson &amp; Tess Madgen - She Hoops; and<br /><br />a first with a female director in a Bonus Ep111 Director Jocelyn Song on ‘Sòng Pèi Xīng’ the Sophia Song Story <br /><br /><br />Stay tuned for Series 6!! <br /><br />Enjoy!! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57624567</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/931d4a5c-df87-4b49-a2c3-66490ddf88a0/f6318b692fe68ed9f97cb66fe0819b02.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:45:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e0d41760-15bd-43a4-b9f5-bc40fd865af7/all-stars-series-5-part-two.mp3" length="32484791" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Welcome to Part Two of our All-Star Series 5 Edition. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We play it back featuring our most downloaded podcasts from Series 5. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To round out our All-Stars we sample the following pods (in order of listening): &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ep116: Free Agency Free Fallin’ (Part One) with Sammy Mac&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ep118: Lauren Jackson &amp;amp; Tess Madgen - She Hoops; and&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a first with a female director in a Bonus Ep111 Director Jocelyn Song on ‘Sòng Pèi Xīng’ the Sophia Song Story &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stay tuned for Series 6!! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>All-Stars Series Five - Part 1</title><itunes:title>All-Stars Series Five - Part 1</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Part 1 of our All-Stars Series 5 Edition. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />In this episode we sample the following pods (in order of listening): <br /><br />Episode 120: Al Kunek Forging Her Own Path; <br /><br />Episode 122: Saraid Taylor and the creative pivot; and <br /><br />Our first Live Pod for Series 5 with First Sub’s a women’s hoops community program, and co-founder’s Madel Giles &amp; Kaz Emery. <br /><br />Stay tuned for Part 2. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to Part 1 of our All-Stars Series 5 Edition. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />In this episode we sample the following pods (in order of listening): <br /><br />Episode 120: Al Kunek Forging Her Own Path; <br /><br />Episode 122: Saraid Taylor and the creative pivot; and <br /><br />Our first Live Pod for Series 5 with First Sub’s a women’s hoops community program, and co-founder’s Madel Giles &amp; Kaz Emery. <br /><br />Stay tuned for Part 2. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57548628</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb3fd89d-c9ba-4085-938d-fe5cb3a387f3/0372d0dfd20b68336a6f6ba9cc9f8fb9.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:25:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/190f14c3-ef35-4f97-9aeb-814df784b14e/all-star-series-5-part-one.mp3" length="26940143" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Welcome to Part 1 of our All-Stars Series 5 Edition. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode we sample the following pods (in order of listening): &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 120: Al Kunek Forging Her Own Path; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 122: Saraid Taylor and the creative pivot; and &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our first Live Pod for Series 5 with First Sub’s a women’s hoops community program, and co-founder’s Madel Giles &amp;amp; Kaz Emery. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stay tuned for Part 2. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS: Chris Pongrass on Tiana Mangakahia excerpt Ep132 Clubland</title><itunes:title>BONUS: Chris Pongrass on Tiana Mangakahia excerpt Ep132 Clubland</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />Note: Ep132 will be updated as an extended version. <br /><br />Also, in case you missed it, in Ep105 ‘Paint It Pink! Tiana alongside teammate and best friend Vanessa Panousis joined us to discuss the teams inaugural breast cancer awareness round. It’s a lively chat that gave us an insight into their enduring friendship that highlights... it really is more than basketball!<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /> <br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />Note: Ep132 will be updated as an extended version. <br /><br />Also, in case you missed it, in Ep105 ‘Paint It Pink! Tiana alongside teammate and best friend Vanessa Panousis joined us to discuss the teams inaugural breast cancer awareness round. It’s a lively chat that gave us an insight into their enduring friendship that highlights... it really is more than basketball!<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /> <br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57436118</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ab0cd032-450f-439c-8954-314db6bd4941/4b7b06e22027a530ca9781511254994c.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 01:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cfff161c-b290-4f77-a7b7-577bb83ae354/bonus-tiana-excerpt-ep132-clubland.mp3" length="10780219" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>The Sydney Flames have now officially announced their plans and Tiana Mangakahia&apos;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note: Ep132 will be updated as an extended version. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also, in case you missed it, in Ep105 ‘Paint It Pink! Tiana alongside teammate and best friend Vanessa Panousis joined us to discuss the teams inaugural breast cancer awareness round. It’s a lively chat that gave us an insight into their enduring friendship that highlights... it really is more than basketball!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>150th KICKS with the STB crew and special guest James Janssen</title><itunes:title>150th KICKS with the STB crew and special guest James Janssen</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s a big 150th milestone podcast. <br /><br />Taped from the KICKS brewery tap room in Marrickville, the format is based on STB listener input. <br /><br />Join us as we look back over 5 series of women's hoops podcasting and some of our greatest memories with our global women's hoops community. <br /><br />It’s been a magical journey speaking with top tier guests incl. this episodes special guest, Davidson ‘Wildcats’ Assistant Coach, James Janssen. <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s a big 150th milestone podcast. <br /><br />Taped from the KICKS brewery tap room in Marrickville, the format is based on STB listener input. <br /><br />Join us as we look back over 5 series of women's hoops podcasting and some of our greatest memories with our global women's hoops community. <br /><br />It’s been a magical journey speaking with top tier guests incl. this episodes special guest, Davidson ‘Wildcats’ Assistant Coach, James Janssen. <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57083055</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/41d44331-de22-4901-85c4-599538e329d4/598e47b186ba0b37bd23873ab769335a.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a2e3b138-065e-401a-960a-64a9cae95a2b/150th-kicks-with-stb-crew-and-special-guest-james-janssen.mp3" length="80443160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:23:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s a big 150th milestone podcast. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Taped from the KICKS brewery tap room in Marrickville, the format is based on STB listener input. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us as we look back over 5 series of women&apos;s hoops podcasting and some of our greatest memories with our global women&apos;s hoops community. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s been a magical journey speaking with top tier guests incl. this episodes special guest, Davidson ‘Wildcats’ Assistant Coach, James Janssen. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep134: Don&apos;t Sleep on New Zealand with Linden Moore &amp; Maia Williamson</title><itunes:title>Ep134: Don&apos;t Sleep on New Zealand with Linden Moore &amp; Maia Williamson</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In our 3rd and final Tauihi New Zealand 2023 instalment, Linden Moore and Maia Williamson joins us one last time this series to wrap what’s been a transformative second season of the Tauihi League, an amazing show of local talent and New Zealand's rise on the world stage.<br /><br />While the Tauihi season is done, the WNBL season is only weeks away giving us another opportunity to catch some of the talented Kiwi players in action in Australia. <br /><br />Big thanks to Linden and Maia, both making great contributions to the women’s league in NZ, and in this 3-part series! Don’t Sleep on New Zealand. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br /><b>Tauihi NZ 3-part Series:</b><br /><br />Ep125: Tauihi Series with Linden &amp; Maia <br />Ep129: The Road to Tauihi Finals with Linden &amp; Maia <br />Ep134: Don’t Sleep on New Zealand with Linden Moore &amp; Maia Williamson <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In our 3rd and final Tauihi New Zealand 2023 instalment, Linden Moore and Maia Williamson joins us one last time this series to wrap what’s been a transformative second season of the Tauihi League, an amazing show of local talent and New Zealand's rise on the world stage.<br /><br />While the Tauihi season is done, the WNBL season is only weeks away giving us another opportunity to catch some of the talented Kiwi players in action in Australia. <br /><br />Big thanks to Linden and Maia, both making great contributions to the women’s league in NZ, and in this 3-part series! Don’t Sleep on New Zealand. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br /><b>Tauihi NZ 3-part Series:</b><br /><br />Ep125: Tauihi Series with Linden &amp; Maia <br />Ep129: The Road to Tauihi Finals with Linden &amp; Maia <br />Ep134: Don’t Sleep on New Zealand with Linden Moore &amp; Maia Williamson <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56967832</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/43ddded3-a7bd-445e-8653-cfaf8d40a179/47d740dc3d2c0479ddf33430bc253ae4.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/febcfee5-aa8a-4bb6-89b5-fe33637c1a7d/ep134-don-t-sleep-on-nz-with-linden-moore-maia-williamson.mp3" length="42644617" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In our 3rd and final Tauihi New Zealand 2023 instalment, Linden Moore and Maia Williamson joins us one last time this series to wrap what’s been a transformative second season of the Tauihi League, an amazing show of local talent and New Zealand&apos;s rise on the world stage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While the Tauihi season is done, the WNBL season is only weeks away giving us another opportunity to catch some of the talented Kiwi players in action in Australia. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Big thanks to Linden and Maia, both making great contributions to the women’s league in NZ, and in this 3-part series! Don’t Sleep on New Zealand. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tauihi NZ 3-part Series:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ep125: Tauihi Series with Linden &amp;amp; Maia &lt;br /&gt;Ep129: The Road to Tauihi Finals with Linden &amp;amp; Maia &lt;br /&gt;Ep134: Don’t Sleep on New Zealand with Linden Moore &amp;amp; Maia Williamson &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep133: Kristi Harrower Never Say Die</title><itunes:title>Ep133: Kristi Harrower Never Say Die</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We welcome Kristi Harrower, a true legend of the game in this episode.<br /><br />From humble beginnings in regional Victoria to the heady days in Russia, Kristi shares a slice of not only her playing journey but also that of Australian women’s basketball and the shifting landscape. <br /><br />An inductee of the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame, she has a staggering medal count representing the Green &amp; Gold and her ‘never say die' attitude typifies an exceptional generation of Opals we were privileged to watch.<br /><br />In October, Kristi alongside her teammates* will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Australia’s U19 Gold medal at Seoul - Australia’s first Gold medal on the world stage that ushered in a golden era for Aussie women’s hoops.<br /><br />Now an assistant coach at The Melbourne Boomers she will take the reins at Keilor Thunder next year in the NBL1 South, and as an assistant coach on a recent tour to China we go behind the scenes with some of our emerging Opals talent and the worlds' number 2 team China.<br /><br />Congratulations to our U19’s GEM’s of 1993… what a legacy!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />*The Australian Women’s U19’s won Gold at Seoul in 1993 (in alphabetical order): Carla Boyd, Michelle Brogan, Michelle Chandler, Sally Crowe, Maryanne Di Francesco, Kristi Harrower, Joanne Hill, Laura Howlett, Nerida Jeffrey, Georgina Stevens, Samantha Tomlinson, Jennifer Whittle<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We welcome Kristi Harrower, a true legend of the game in this episode.<br /><br />From humble beginnings in regional Victoria to the heady days in Russia, Kristi shares a slice of not only her playing journey but also that of Australian women’s basketball and the shifting landscape. <br /><br />An inductee of the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame, she has a staggering medal count representing the Green &amp; Gold and her ‘never say die' attitude typifies an exceptional generation of Opals we were privileged to watch.<br /><br />In October, Kristi alongside her teammates* will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Australia’s U19 Gold medal at Seoul - Australia’s first Gold medal on the world stage that ushered in a golden era for Aussie women’s hoops.<br /><br />Now an assistant coach at The Melbourne Boomers she will take the reins at Keilor Thunder next year in the NBL1 South, and as an assistant coach on a recent tour to China we go behind the scenes with some of our emerging Opals talent and the worlds' number 2 team China.<br /><br />Congratulations to our U19’s GEM’s of 1993… what a legacy!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />*The Australian Women’s U19’s won Gold at Seoul in 1993 (in alphabetical order): Carla Boyd, Michelle Brogan, Michelle Chandler, Sally Crowe, Maryanne Di Francesco, Kristi Harrower, Joanne Hill, Laura Howlett, Nerida Jeffrey, Georgina Stevens, Samantha Tomlinson, Jennifer Whittle<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56861897</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/54c1db2f-097c-4b4a-a7bd-60ab5ea2590e/36db9d6ecb2036a288b4566253e8a2ce.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c355bbe3-91ff-4d60-8439-2fae2c004698/ep133-kristi-harrower-never-say-die.mp3" length="58153772" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We welcome Kristi Harrower, a true legend of the game in this episode.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From humble beginnings in regional Victoria to the heady days in Russia, Kristi shares a slice of not only her playing journey but also that of Australian women’s basketball and the shifting landscape. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An inductee of the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame, she has a staggering medal count representing the Green &amp;amp; Gold and her ‘never say die&apos; attitude typifies an exceptional generation of Opals we were privileged to watch.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In October, Kristi alongside her teammates* will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Australia’s U19 Gold medal at Seoul - Australia’s first Gold medal on the world stage that ushered in a golden era for Aussie women’s hoops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now an assistant coach at The Melbourne Boomers she will take the reins at Keilor Thunder next year in the NBL1 South, and as an assistant coach on a recent tour to China we go behind the scenes with some of our emerging Opals talent and the worlds&apos; number 2 team China.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Congratulations to our U19’s GEM’s of 1993… what a legacy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;*The Australian Women’s U19’s won Gold at Seoul in 1993 (in alphabetical order): Carla Boyd, Michelle Brogan, Michelle Chandler, Sally Crowe, Maryanne Di Francesco, Kristi Harrower, Joanne Hill, Laura Howlett, Nerida Jeffrey, Georgina Stevens, Samantha Tomlinson, Jennifer Whittle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep132: Clubland with Chris Pongrass, CEO Sydney Flames &amp; Kings - Extended Edition</title><itunes:title>Ep132: Clubland with Chris Pongrass, CEO Sydney Flames &amp; Kings - Extended Edition</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We welcome back Chris Pongrass, CEO of the Sydney Flames &amp; Sydney Kings in a truly fascinating behind the scenes look into clubland, including some very recent Flames announcements that we were keen to hear more about since our previous podcast on WNBL Free Agency.<br /><br />At the time of taping we hear some highly anticipated team news that’s just been announced… and as some Shooting The Breeze audience members have requested we get into more discussion around roster building and clubland, with some NBL stories to boot.<br /><br />We’re grateful to to Chris for his insights in an open discussion on the business of the club and building a team.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We welcome back Chris Pongrass, CEO of the Sydney Flames &amp; Sydney Kings in a truly fascinating behind the scenes look into clubland, including some very recent Flames announcements that we were keen to hear more about since our previous podcast on WNBL Free Agency.<br /><br />At the time of taping we hear some highly anticipated team news that’s just been announced… and as some Shooting The Breeze audience members have requested we get into more discussion around roster building and clubland, with some NBL stories to boot.<br /><br />We’re grateful to to Chris for his insights in an open discussion on the business of the club and building a team.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56806401</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bdb34353-9ba5-47de-8278-4752f204c02d/8d75f78fa5b6ca63bb12c6b420a1beee.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/18d6692e-924f-4d4c-a2fa-56387efe5ad2/ep132-chris-pongrass-extended-edition-with-tiana-announcement.mp3" length="53487678" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We welcome back Chris Pongrass, CEO of the Sydney Flames &amp;amp; Sydney Kings in a truly fascinating behind the scenes look into clubland, including some very recent Flames announcements that we were keen to hear more about since our previous podcast on WNBL Free Agency.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the time of taping we hear some highly anticipated team news that’s just been announced… and as some Shooting The Breeze audience members have requested we get into more discussion around roster building and clubland, with some NBL stories to boot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful to to Chris for his insights in an open discussion on the business of the club and building a team.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep131: Free Agency Part II with Paul, Jacinta &amp; Sammy Mac</title><itunes:title>Ep131: Free Agency Part II with Paul, Jacinta &amp; Sammy Mac</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We pick up where we left off in this Free Agency Part II episode with less than 2 months before the WNBL season tips off. Sammy McDonald, Assistant Coach at the Albury-Wodonga Bandits, joins us again as we revist Free Agency in our follow up from our Free Fallin’ pod in May that saw the biggest WNBL shake up in years. <br /><br />It’s a fly on the wall chat with hosts’ Paul &amp; Jacinta alongside Sammy Mac on how WNBL24 rosters are shaping up. <br /><br />Stay tuned for a fun season ahead!<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We pick up where we left off in this Free Agency Part II episode with less than 2 months before the WNBL season tips off. Sammy McDonald, Assistant Coach at the Albury-Wodonga Bandits, joins us again as we revist Free Agency in our follow up from our Free Fallin’ pod in May that saw the biggest WNBL shake up in years. <br /><br />It’s a fly on the wall chat with hosts’ Paul &amp; Jacinta alongside Sammy Mac on how WNBL24 rosters are shaping up. <br /><br />Stay tuned for a fun season ahead!<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56722082</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6039ed1d-52b2-4005-8a5d-7277244f40f5/71089277cba1d0ac58c090d5cd7a51e8.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4635a9b3-d74e-46fe-be28-f260e106943b/ep131-free-agency-part-ii-with-paul-jacinta-sammy-mac.mp3" length="54436485" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We pick up where we left off in this Free Agency Part II episode with less than 2 months before the WNBL season tips off. Sammy McDonald, Assistant Coach at the Albury-Wodonga Bandits, joins us again as we revist Free Agency in our follow up from our Free Fallin’ pod in May that saw the biggest WNBL shake up in years. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a fly on the wall chat with hosts’ Paul &amp;amp; Jacinta alongside Sammy Mac on how WNBL24 rosters are shaping up. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stay tuned for a fun season ahead!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep130: Do The Right Thing with Coach Paul Goriss</title><itunes:title>Ep130: Do The Right Thing with Coach Paul Goriss</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this episode we’re joined by Paul Gorris, 2 time WNBL Championship Head Coach of the UCCaps &amp; currently assisting former WNBA Champ Tanisha Wright at the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. <br /><br />It’s an illuminating conversation, not just of him as a Coach but also his approach in coaching females and developing meaningful relationships within teams and with a stellar cast of our elite female ballers.<br /><br />Securing back to back championships he is known for his experience in being part of a winning team &amp; culture, in this episode he shares his thoughts on whats needed for and from his players to win, also giving us a great insight into the person and what makes him tick.<br /><br />We also get a fascinating behind the scenes look at life on the road with our womens national teams, and some highlights including the Opals’ Bronze at Asia Cup in Jordan and that awesome Silver medal at the 2018 FIBAWWC in Spain. <br /><br />We’re grateful for Gorrie’s time and especially allowing us a glimpse into his world right now in the very competitive WNBA. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we’re joined by Paul Gorris, 2 time WNBL Championship Head Coach of the UCCaps &amp; currently assisting former WNBA Champ Tanisha Wright at the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. <br /><br />It’s an illuminating conversation, not just of him as a Coach but also his approach in coaching females and developing meaningful relationships within teams and with a stellar cast of our elite female ballers.<br /><br />Securing back to back championships he is known for his experience in being part of a winning team &amp; culture, in this episode he shares his thoughts on whats needed for and from his players to win, also giving us a great insight into the person and what makes him tick.<br /><br />We also get a fascinating behind the scenes look at life on the road with our womens national teams, and some highlights including the Opals’ Bronze at Asia Cup in Jordan and that awesome Silver medal at the 2018 FIBAWWC in Spain. <br /><br />We’re grateful for Gorrie’s time and especially allowing us a glimpse into his world right now in the very competitive WNBA. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56653454</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0f742d1c-700e-459c-bf29-5895d3f516fa/f4d5138cebfd5ae5e67d91f401c04358.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/65e4919d-0f3f-485c-9328-780c2c556387/ep130-do-the-right-thing-with-coach-paul-goriss.mp3" length="67334687" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this episode we’re joined by Paul Gorris, 2 time WNBL Championship Head Coach of the UCCaps &amp;amp; currently assisting former WNBA Champ Tanisha Wright at the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s an illuminating conversation, not just of him as a Coach but also his approach in coaching females and developing meaningful relationships within teams and with a stellar cast of our elite female ballers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Securing back to back championships he is known for his experience in being part of a winning team &amp;amp; culture, in this episode he shares his thoughts on whats needed for and from his players to win, also giving us a great insight into the person and what makes him tick.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also get a fascinating behind the scenes look at life on the road with our womens national teams, and some highlights including the Opals’ Bronze at Asia Cup in Jordan and that awesome Silver medal at the 2018 FIBAWWC in Spain. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful for Gorrie’s time and especially allowing us a glimpse into his world right now in the very competitive WNBA. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep129: The Road to Tauihi Finals with Linden &amp; Maia</title><itunes:title>Ep129: The Road to Tauihi Finals with Linden &amp; Maia</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the second of our 3-part series on the Tauihi League with New Zealand expert Linden Moore and returning pod guest Maia Williamson, who is also an assistant Coach at The Mainland Pouakai. <br /><br />In this episode we get into the current standings ahead of Round 7, hurtling towards playoffs in what’s been an unpredictable season so far! It’s also great to hear about the rising local talent with some impressive performances from young up-and-coming talent alongside quality imports. <br /><br />Always a great laugh with this kiwi duo, make sure to listen out for Maia’s take on player cardboard cut-outs!! <br /><br />But one of the biggest takeout’s is the extensive community outreach and engagement that every club has brought to the regions across NZ, both Linden and Maia share the profound impact they have witnessed during the season. <br /><br />It’s the last two rounds on the road to Tauihi Finals!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to the second of our 3-part series on the Tauihi League with New Zealand expert Linden Moore and returning pod guest Maia Williamson, who is also an assistant Coach at The Mainland Pouakai. <br /><br />In this episode we get into the current standings ahead of Round 7, hurtling towards playoffs in what’s been an unpredictable season so far! It’s also great to hear about the rising local talent with some impressive performances from young up-and-coming talent alongside quality imports. <br /><br />Always a great laugh with this kiwi duo, make sure to listen out for Maia’s take on player cardboard cut-outs!! <br /><br />But one of the biggest takeout’s is the extensive community outreach and engagement that every club has brought to the regions across NZ, both Linden and Maia share the profound impact they have witnessed during the season. <br /><br />It’s the last two rounds on the road to Tauihi Finals!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56573772</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/97b76630-a926-477e-857c-966d74c951f4/b6fd3d3d58ea5f72188374e49437a1fb.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/eb5f3a93-7d03-462f-aa2f-119d29cda13f/ep129-the-road-to-tauihi-finals-with-linden-maia-final-edit.mp3" length="42548490" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Welcome to the second of our 3-part series on the Tauihi League with New Zealand expert Linden Moore and returning pod guest Maia Williamson, who is also an assistant Coach at The Mainland Pouakai. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode we get into the current standings ahead of Round 7, hurtling towards playoffs in what’s been an unpredictable season so far! It’s also great to hear about the rising local talent with some impressive performances from young up-and-coming talent alongside quality imports. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Always a great laugh with this kiwi duo, make sure to listen out for Maia’s take on player cardboard cut-outs!! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But one of the biggest takeout’s is the extensive community outreach and engagement that every club has brought to the regions across NZ, both Linden and Maia share the profound impact they have witnessed during the season. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s the last two rounds on the road to Tauihi Finals!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep128: Running Up That Hill with Paul, Jacinta &amp; Tristan</title><itunes:title>Ep128: Running Up That Hill with Paul, Jacinta &amp; Tristan</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Shooting The Breeze is past the half-way mark for Series 5 so we’re taking a short pause to catch our breath and rewind on some amazing action this series!  <br /><br />With the NBL1 Nationals kicking off this weekend, Tristan Prentice from SA cross over dribble, with a cameo from his dog Zelda, joins us later in this episode to talk about the fairy tale victory by dark horse Norwood Flames in the Central Conference and what we can expect at Nationals.  <br /><br />Before we get into that we take a look at the phenomenal women’s hoops action we’ve seen over the last few months and amazing guests from all over the globe, including the US, Malaysia, NZ and Africa in our passport pods. <br /><br />Best of all we got to shine a light on community initiatives and player driven enterprises.   We’re counting down towards an epic milestone for STB, our 150th podcast. We want listener input for this special podcast, stay tuned for our upcoming survey.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shooting The Breeze is past the half-way mark for Series 5 so we’re taking a short pause to catch our breath and rewind on some amazing action this series!  <br /><br />With the NBL1 Nationals kicking off this weekend, Tristan Prentice from SA cross over dribble, with a cameo from his dog Zelda, joins us later in this episode to talk about the fairy tale victory by dark horse Norwood Flames in the Central Conference and what we can expect at Nationals.  <br /><br />Before we get into that we take a look at the phenomenal women’s hoops action we’ve seen over the last few months and amazing guests from all over the globe, including the US, Malaysia, NZ and Africa in our passport pods. <br /><br />Best of all we got to shine a light on community initiatives and player driven enterprises.   We’re counting down towards an epic milestone for STB, our 150th podcast. We want listener input for this special podcast, stay tuned for our upcoming survey.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56500287</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c5bbc32a-2dc9-4803-8672-26aeff0857e0/7fc09c487f0b76a76056375f274906e9.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0138194e-bb79-41be-b20b-3d6ad00d2e9e/ep128-running-up-that-hill-with-paul-jacinta-tristan.mp3" length="42626210" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Shooting The Breeze is past the half-way mark for Series 5 so we’re taking a short pause to catch our breath and rewind on some amazing action this series!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With the NBL1 Nationals kicking off this weekend, Tristan Prentice from SA cross over dribble, with a cameo from his dog Zelda, joins us later in this episode to talk about the fairy tale victory by dark horse Norwood Flames in the Central Conference and what we can expect at Nationals.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Before we get into that we take a look at the phenomenal women’s hoops action we’ve seen over the last few months and amazing guests from all over the globe, including the US, Malaysia, NZ and Africa in our passport pods. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Best of all we got to shine a light on community initiatives and player driven enterprises.   We’re counting down towards an epic milestone for STB, our 150th podcast. We want listener input for this special podcast, stay tuned for our upcoming survey.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep127: Live Pre-Game NBL1 East Women&apos;s Grand Final</title><itunes:title>Ep127: Live Pre-Game NBL1 East Women&apos;s Grand Final</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Join our hosts Paul Camillos &amp; Jacinta Govind for a LIVE NBL1 East Women's Grand Final pre-game podcast from Brydens Stadium. <br /><br />This game between cross peninsula rivals the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Norths Bears will be a battle between two top tier teams supported by their hard core &amp; vocal fans. <br /><br />Our hosts deep dive into the rivalry between Manly and Norths and joining from an Albury basketball court is surprise guest, our Free Agency expert Sam 'Sammy Mac' McDonald, assistant Coach of last year's Champs the Albury-Wodonga Bandits.<br /><br />Sammy was really hoping to be at this game so we did the next best thing and dialled him in to take the pulse on what we felt was an impossible contest to predict. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Join our hosts Paul Camillos &amp; Jacinta Govind for a LIVE NBL1 East Women's Grand Final pre-game podcast from Brydens Stadium. <br /><br />This game between cross peninsula rivals the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Norths Bears will be a battle between two top tier teams supported by their hard core &amp; vocal fans. <br /><br />Our hosts deep dive into the rivalry between Manly and Norths and joining from an Albury basketball court is surprise guest, our Free Agency expert Sam 'Sammy Mac' McDonald, assistant Coach of last year's Champs the Albury-Wodonga Bandits.<br /><br />Sammy was really hoping to be at this game so we did the next best thing and dialled him in to take the pulse on what we felt was an impossible contest to predict. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56446615</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bfb27d9e-1800-43db-86f6-42335d52bfe4/49a8cbaa5af97f32fb02276d777c3f49.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 02:30:59 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d62ec3ee-f02c-4e26-a621-4816a6aa380f/ep127-live-pre-game-nbl1-east-women-s-grand-final.mp3" length="27191170" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Join our hosts Paul Camillos &amp;amp; Jacinta Govind for a LIVE NBL1 East Women&apos;s Grand Final pre-game podcast from Brydens Stadium. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This game between cross peninsula rivals the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Norths Bears will be a battle between two top tier teams supported by their hard core &amp;amp; vocal fans. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our hosts deep dive into the rivalry between Manly and Norths and joining from an Albury basketball court is surprise guest, our Free Agency expert Sam &apos;Sammy Mac&apos; McDonald, assistant Coach of last year&apos;s Champs the Albury-Wodonga Bandits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sammy was really hoping to be at this game so we did the next best thing and dialled him in to take the pulse on what we felt was an impossible contest to predict. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep126: The WNBL&apos;s big steps with Christy Collier-Hill</title><itunes:title>Ep126: The WNBL&apos;s big steps with Christy Collier-Hill</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We’ve got a special podcast this week, joining us is the head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill, giving us an early peek into the upcoming season and beyond. <br /><br />It’s been a phenomenal time for women’s sports. Aussie fans of women's hoops have been treated to a memorable year of world class talent and competition in our backyard, add to the mix the excitement of the FIFA Women's World Cup and you know women's sports are making a mark. <br /><br />With three months to go until the 44th WNBL season launches, Christy shares a look at the direction the WNBL is setting, while we look back at the remarkable season that was and despite the setbacks and challenges we can see real progress mapped out during this episode. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />The WNBL24 season begins on Wednesday 1 November. Fixture: <a href="https://wnbl.basketball/wnbl23-24-fixture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://wnbl.basketball/wnbl23-24-fixture/</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We’ve got a special podcast this week, joining us is the head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill, giving us an early peek into the upcoming season and beyond. <br /><br />It’s been a phenomenal time for women’s sports. Aussie fans of women's hoops have been treated to a memorable year of world class talent and competition in our backyard, add to the mix the excitement of the FIFA Women's World Cup and you know women's sports are making a mark. <br /><br />With three months to go until the 44th WNBL season launches, Christy shares a look at the direction the WNBL is setting, while we look back at the remarkable season that was and despite the setbacks and challenges we can see real progress mapped out during this episode. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />The WNBL24 season begins on Wednesday 1 November. Fixture: <a href="https://wnbl.basketball/wnbl23-24-fixture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://wnbl.basketball/wnbl23-24-fixture/</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56361994</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/38b16e53-ad9e-4525-ba61-6950db482475/c0ccc3df1aa7324fb09ce12c8fa53ceb.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a41a1881-7727-411f-b4c9-af673ca126a7/ep126-the-wnbl-s-big-steps-with-christy-collier-hill.mp3" length="58716797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We’ve got a special podcast this week, joining us is the head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill, giving us an early peek into the upcoming season and beyond. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s been a phenomenal time for women’s sports. Aussie fans of women&apos;s hoops have been treated to a memorable year of world class talent and competition in our backyard, add to the mix the excitement of the FIFA Women&apos;s World Cup and you know women&apos;s sports are making a mark. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With three months to go until the 44th WNBL season launches, Christy shares a look at the direction the WNBL is setting, while we look back at the remarkable season that was and despite the setbacks and challenges we can see real progress mapped out during this episode. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The WNBL24 season begins on Wednesday 1 November. Fixture: &lt;a href=&quot;https://wnbl.basketball/wnbl23-24-fixture/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://wnbl.basketball/wnbl23-24-fixture/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep125: Tauihi Series with Linden &amp; Maia</title><itunes:title>Ep125: Tauihi Series with Linden &amp; Maia</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s the first of our 3-part Tauihi NZ Special Series with NZ expert Linden Moore and returning pod guest Maia Williamson hailing from New Zealand’s South Island. <br /><br />The second season of the Tauihi league kick started in the last fortnight and with Round 3 just starting we get a good look into the growing quality of players, particularly imports drafted into the Tauihi as well as returning Tall Ferns that are having a greater impact all over the world. <br /><br />In recent months NZ has emerged on the world stage with growing success, both at Asia Cup and U16 Asia Cup as well as 3x3, converting on the development of players through the new Tauihi league. Kiwi players travelling across the pond to the WNBL is growing, highlighting the immense talent that is evolving on the land of the long white cloud. <br /><br />We also hear more on the innovative Rapid League, a new format before games that allow bench players to get critical game time and match experience providing an exhilarating form of basketball for hoops fans. <br /><br />Probably most exciting is the exchange of Aussie and Kiwi players between the Tauihi and the WNBL raising the level of play and opportunities for women’s hoops. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Outside New Zealand games can be seen live here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/fiba/search" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/fiba/search </a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s the first of our 3-part Tauihi NZ Special Series with NZ expert Linden Moore and returning pod guest Maia Williamson hailing from New Zealand’s South Island. <br /><br />The second season of the Tauihi league kick started in the last fortnight and with Round 3 just starting we get a good look into the growing quality of players, particularly imports drafted into the Tauihi as well as returning Tall Ferns that are having a greater impact all over the world. <br /><br />In recent months NZ has emerged on the world stage with growing success, both at Asia Cup and U16 Asia Cup as well as 3x3, converting on the development of players through the new Tauihi league. Kiwi players travelling across the pond to the WNBL is growing, highlighting the immense talent that is evolving on the land of the long white cloud. <br /><br />We also hear more on the innovative Rapid League, a new format before games that allow bench players to get critical game time and match experience providing an exhilarating form of basketball for hoops fans. <br /><br />Probably most exciting is the exchange of Aussie and Kiwi players between the Tauihi and the WNBL raising the level of play and opportunities for women’s hoops. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Outside New Zealand games can be seen live here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/fiba/search" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/fiba/search </a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56245515</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b40e31a5-9166-4624-b7cf-533f4403cd08/16c604c0f262290ce15c95c508ccc8d8.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d8cd86dc-88b6-44f2-9162-c15d5eeb3c84/ep125-tauihi-series-with-linden-maia.mp3" length="51026738" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s the first of our 3-part Tauihi NZ Special Series with NZ expert Linden Moore and returning pod guest Maia Williamson hailing from New Zealand’s South Island. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The second season of the Tauihi league kick started in the last fortnight and with Round 3 just starting we get a good look into the growing quality of players, particularly imports drafted into the Tauihi as well as returning Tall Ferns that are having a greater impact all over the world. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In recent months NZ has emerged on the world stage with growing success, both at Asia Cup and U16 Asia Cup as well as 3x3, converting on the development of players through the new Tauihi league. Kiwi players travelling across the pond to the WNBL is growing, highlighting the immense talent that is evolving on the land of the long white cloud. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also hear more on the innovative Rapid League, a new format before games that allow bench players to get critical game time and match experience providing an exhilarating form of basketball for hoops fans. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Probably most exciting is the exchange of Aussie and Kiwi players between the Tauihi and the WNBL raising the level of play and opportunities for women’s hoops. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Outside New Zealand games can be seen live here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/fiba/search&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/fiba/search &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep124: Lauren Mansfield is the Complete Athlete</title><itunes:title>Ep124: Lauren Mansfield is the Complete Athlete</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We’re thrilled to have Lauren Mansfield return to Shooting The Breeze, she’s one of our OG Series 1 pod guests that is doing great things in the community. <br /><br />An experienced point guard for the Adelaide Lightning, Loz gives us an insight into her hopes and expectations for the WNBL season ahead with exciting player developments. <br /><br />An exciting yet humble player, Loz has low key been smashing it in every way possible. <br /><br />Recently starting a training business alongside fellow NBL1 North Adelaide teammate Brooke Basham, called Complete Athlete Project, known as CAP, Loz and Basham are fully leveraging their skills, experience, and connections to deliver something special for young females playing basketball in Adelaide. In a holistic approach CAP provides skills training in tandem with wellbeing and mentoring. <br /><br />If starting a new business doesn’t stack your calendar, try adding a few 3x3 global tournaments representing the Green &amp; Gold. <br /><br />It’s a Golden era for our Women’s 3x3 squad. Loz and the team have brought home 2 Bronze and a Gold medal in the last 12 months - at the Commonwealth Games, Asia Cup and the World Cup, to complete a stunning trilogy for the Women’s Gangurru’s. <br /><br />We’re grateful that Loz shared not only her wins, but it’s her authenticity by stepping out of her comfort zone making her a true role model for young players in achieving their dreams and purpose. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Complete Athlete Project Website: <a href="https://www.completeathleteproject.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.completeathleteproject.com.au</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We’re thrilled to have Lauren Mansfield return to Shooting The Breeze, she’s one of our OG Series 1 pod guests that is doing great things in the community. <br /><br />An experienced point guard for the Adelaide Lightning, Loz gives us an insight into her hopes and expectations for the WNBL season ahead with exciting player developments. <br /><br />An exciting yet humble player, Loz has low key been smashing it in every way possible. <br /><br />Recently starting a training business alongside fellow NBL1 North Adelaide teammate Brooke Basham, called Complete Athlete Project, known as CAP, Loz and Basham are fully leveraging their skills, experience, and connections to deliver something special for young females playing basketball in Adelaide. In a holistic approach CAP provides skills training in tandem with wellbeing and mentoring. <br /><br />If starting a new business doesn’t stack your calendar, try adding a few 3x3 global tournaments representing the Green &amp; Gold. <br /><br />It’s a Golden era for our Women’s 3x3 squad. Loz and the team have brought home 2 Bronze and a Gold medal in the last 12 months - at the Commonwealth Games, Asia Cup and the World Cup, to complete a stunning trilogy for the Women’s Gangurru’s. <br /><br />We’re grateful that Loz shared not only her wins, but it’s her authenticity by stepping out of her comfort zone making her a true role model for young players in achieving their dreams and purpose. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Complete Athlete Project Website: <a href="https://www.completeathleteproject.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.completeathleteproject.com.au</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56172696</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fcc4399a-3888-4585-aa05-bcca27430959/3d8c1711a857c445b155ccdc002bd997.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/85a84ab4-ee5a-44de-aa7b-bf646adae59a/ep124-loz-mansfield-is-the-complete-athlete.mp3" length="45043244" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We’re thrilled to have Lauren Mansfield return to Shooting The Breeze, she’s one of our OG Series 1 pod guests that is doing great things in the community. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An experienced point guard for the Adelaide Lightning, Loz gives us an insight into her hopes and expectations for the WNBL season ahead with exciting player developments. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An exciting yet humble player, Loz has low key been smashing it in every way possible. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Recently starting a training business alongside fellow NBL1 North Adelaide teammate Brooke Basham, called Complete Athlete Project, known as CAP, Loz and Basham are fully leveraging their skills, experience, and connections to deliver something special for young females playing basketball in Adelaide. In a holistic approach CAP provides skills training in tandem with wellbeing and mentoring. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If starting a new business doesn’t stack your calendar, try adding a few 3x3 global tournaments representing the Green &amp;amp; Gold. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a Golden era for our Women’s 3x3 squad. Loz and the team have brought home 2 Bronze and a Gold medal in the last 12 months - at the Commonwealth Games, Asia Cup and the World Cup, to complete a stunning trilogy for the Women’s Gangurru’s. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful that Loz shared not only her wins, but it’s her authenticity by stepping out of her comfort zone making her a true role model for young players in achieving their dreams and purpose. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Complete Athlete Project Website: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.completeathleteproject.com.au/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://www.completeathleteproject.com.au&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep123: African Queens with Queen John-Moseph &amp; Coach Liz Mills</title><itunes:title>Ep123: African Queens with Queen John-Moseph &amp; Coach Liz Mills</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Next in our series of Passport Pods we have two African Queens transforming the women in hoops landscape on the continent! <br /><br />We welcome Shooting the Breeze regular Coach Liz Mills returned from a fantastic BAL tournament in which her team from Côte d'Ivoire played in their first BAL at Kigali and Queen John-Moseph joins us for the first time. Queen is a highly regarded sports journalist from Nigeria that alongside Coach Liz is drawing attention to basketball in Africa. <br /><br />Both are actively involved and shining a light on the progressive Basketball African League, the emerging female basketball talent, and BAL 4 Her - a fascinating initiative that is run in parallel to the tournament that aims to elevate women in hoops across Africa in all aspects of the game.  <br /><br />This was a pod that was a long time coming, with a few restarts due to technical issues and intersecting schedules, only now, post BAL are we finally able to share it with listeners… and it was worth the wait! <br /><br />Both Queen and Liz are having a tremendous impact for women in hoops on the African continent, now extending beyond the continent as Coach Liz is currently coaching the U23 BAL 4 Her women’s team - representing 9 African countries at the Global Jam in Toronto.   <br /><br />It was great to get a glimpse of their respective journey’s, how they overlap and hear their mutual appreciation and support at such an exciting time for African basketball. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Watch a replay of the explosive ABC Fighters (Côte d'Ivoire) and Petro de Luanda (Angola) clash at the BAL in Kigali ’23 that we talk about on the podcast here: <a href="https://youtu.be/rPRNvzZ5Wy4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/rPRNvzZ5Wy4</a>  <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Next in our series of Passport Pods we have two African Queens transforming the women in hoops landscape on the continent! <br /><br />We welcome Shooting the Breeze regular Coach Liz Mills returned from a fantastic BAL tournament in which her team from Côte d'Ivoire played in their first BAL at Kigali and Queen John-Moseph joins us for the first time. Queen is a highly regarded sports journalist from Nigeria that alongside Coach Liz is drawing attention to basketball in Africa. <br /><br />Both are actively involved and shining a light on the progressive Basketball African League, the emerging female basketball talent, and BAL 4 Her - a fascinating initiative that is run in parallel to the tournament that aims to elevate women in hoops across Africa in all aspects of the game.  <br /><br />This was a pod that was a long time coming, with a few restarts due to technical issues and intersecting schedules, only now, post BAL are we finally able to share it with listeners… and it was worth the wait! <br /><br />Both Queen and Liz are having a tremendous impact for women in hoops on the African continent, now extending beyond the continent as Coach Liz is currently coaching the U23 BAL 4 Her women’s team - representing 9 African countries at the Global Jam in Toronto.   <br /><br />It was great to get a glimpse of their respective journey’s, how they overlap and hear their mutual appreciation and support at such an exciting time for African basketball. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Watch a replay of the explosive ABC Fighters (Côte d'Ivoire) and Petro de Luanda (Angola) clash at the BAL in Kigali ’23 that we talk about on the podcast here: <a href="https://youtu.be/rPRNvzZ5Wy4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/rPRNvzZ5Wy4</a>  <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56081488</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1533c6f-43ce-4881-9a4d-447d918bc814/2f47c68106833503cee9d61cf728a1e8.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/84dec642-a6d3-4237-9216-09fd69f7b389/ep123-african-queens.mp3" length="51635257" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Next in our series of Passport Pods we have two African Queens transforming the women in hoops landscape on the continent! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We welcome Shooting the Breeze regular Coach Liz Mills returned from a fantastic BAL tournament in which her team from Côte d&apos;Ivoire played in their first BAL at Kigali and Queen John-Moseph joins us for the first time. Queen is a highly regarded sports journalist from Nigeria that alongside Coach Liz is drawing attention to basketball in Africa. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Both are actively involved and shining a light on the progressive Basketball African League, the emerging female basketball talent, and BAL 4 Her - a fascinating initiative that is run in parallel to the tournament that aims to elevate women in hoops across Africa in all aspects of the game.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This was a pod that was a long time coming, with a few restarts due to technical issues and intersecting schedules, only now, post BAL are we finally able to share it with listeners… and it was worth the wait! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Both Queen and Liz are having a tremendous impact for women in hoops on the African continent, now extending beyond the continent as Coach Liz is currently coaching the U23 BAL 4 Her women’s team - representing 9 African countries at the Global Jam in Toronto.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It was great to get a glimpse of their respective journey’s, how they overlap and hear their mutual appreciation and support at such an exciting time for African basketball. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Watch a replay of the explosive ABC Fighters (Côte d&apos;Ivoire) and Petro de Luanda (Angola) clash at the BAL in Kigali ’23 that we talk about on the podcast here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/rPRNvzZ5Wy4&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://youtu.be/rPRNvzZ5Wy4&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep122: Saraid Taylor and the creative pivot</title><itunes:title>Ep122: Saraid Taylor and the creative pivot</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In a fascinating podcast we’re joined by Saraid Taylor, a cross code AFLW, formerly WNBL, athlete.<br /><br />Both an athlete and artist Saraid has thrived in the AFLW recently after being in a holding pattern as a WNBL development player for a few years.<br /><br />Now based at the Melbourne Demons she is grateful to be in a league that leads the way in athlete development on and off the field.<br /><br />In this pod we also get into Saraid’s other passion when she’s off the field - writing.<br /><br />She’s wanted to be an athlete and writer since she was very young, winning the overland's Neilma Sidney Short Story prize and is currently in the editing phase of her debut novel ‘Flinch’ to be published by UQP later this year.<br /><br />Highlighting the increasing opportunities for female athletes to pursue their creative dreams alongside their athletic careers and to live more meaningful lives, Saraid’s flourishing talent comes at an ideal time as the interest and marketability for stories on female athletes written by female athletes is growing. <br /><br />No stranger to set backs we’re grateful to Saraid for sharing the difficulties in her professional sporting journey and the tough economic realities…but it’s that vulnerability and experience that is a treasure trove for her written work, which we can’t wait to read in the years to come.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a fascinating podcast we’re joined by Saraid Taylor, a cross code AFLW, formerly WNBL, athlete.<br /><br />Both an athlete and artist Saraid has thrived in the AFLW recently after being in a holding pattern as a WNBL development player for a few years.<br /><br />Now based at the Melbourne Demons she is grateful to be in a league that leads the way in athlete development on and off the field.<br /><br />In this pod we also get into Saraid’s other passion when she’s off the field - writing.<br /><br />She’s wanted to be an athlete and writer since she was very young, winning the overland's Neilma Sidney Short Story prize and is currently in the editing phase of her debut novel ‘Flinch’ to be published by UQP later this year.<br /><br />Highlighting the increasing opportunities for female athletes to pursue their creative dreams alongside their athletic careers and to live more meaningful lives, Saraid’s flourishing talent comes at an ideal time as the interest and marketability for stories on female athletes written by female athletes is growing. <br /><br />No stranger to set backs we’re grateful to Saraid for sharing the difficulties in her professional sporting journey and the tough economic realities…but it’s that vulnerability and experience that is a treasure trove for her written work, which we can’t wait to read in the years to come.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56011905</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2e6535c4-e5db-4821-a53e-87a7dd13f985/c79ed4f498bc8a75cd60f14bb37d6af8.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bcf13830-e280-4035-87e5-c23a50cb3f91/ep122-saraid-taylor-and-the-creative-pivot.mp3" length="56185230" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In a fascinating podcast we’re joined by Saraid Taylor, a cross code AFLW, formerly WNBL, athlete.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Both an athlete and artist Saraid has thrived in the AFLW recently after being in a holding pattern as a WNBL development player for a few years.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now based at the Melbourne Demons she is grateful to be in a league that leads the way in athlete development on and off the field.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this pod we also get into Saraid’s other passion when she’s off the field - writing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She’s wanted to be an athlete and writer since she was very young, winning the overland&apos;s Neilma Sidney Short Story prize and is currently in the editing phase of her debut novel ‘Flinch’ to be published by UQP later this year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Highlighting the increasing opportunities for female athletes to pursue their creative dreams alongside their athletic careers and to live more meaningful lives, Saraid’s flourishing talent comes at an ideal time as the interest and marketability for stories on female athletes written by female athletes is growing. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No stranger to set backs we’re grateful to Saraid for sharing the difficulties in her professional sporting journey and the tough economic realities…but it’s that vulnerability and experience that is a treasure trove for her written work, which we can’t wait to read in the years to come.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep121: Live from the Asia Cup with Paul Camillos, Jacinta Govind and Linden Moore</title><itunes:title>Ep121: Live from the Asia Cup with Paul Camillos, Jacinta Govind and Linden Moore</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We're live from the Women's Asia Cup being held in Sydney at the Quaycentre at Sydney Olympic Park. <br /><br />Our STB crew panel Paul Camillos, Jacinta Govind and Linden Moore will look at the action that's happened, the games that are coming up, including a critical game for Australia tonight against a fierce Korea, in order to advance to the semi final phase and qualify for the 2024 Olympics.<br /><br />We also talk about the activities happening around the event, with an intimate gathering around some amazing leaders in womens hoops!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We're live from the Women's Asia Cup being held in Sydney at the Quaycentre at Sydney Olympic Park. <br /><br />Our STB crew panel Paul Camillos, Jacinta Govind and Linden Moore will look at the action that's happened, the games that are coming up, including a critical game for Australia tonight against a fierce Korea, in order to advance to the semi final phase and qualify for the 2024 Olympics.<br /><br />We also talk about the activities happening around the event, with an intimate gathering around some amazing leaders in womens hoops!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55537742</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0121981d-bb46-475e-a123-822b81e38153/96ee6aa97fcef15a110c548171fc02e8.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:00:09 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7786c597-f571-4e43-b6df-f120dc894b78/ep121-live-from-the-asia-cup-with-paul-camillos-jacinta-govind.mp3" length="43094936" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We&apos;re live from the Women&apos;s Asia Cup being held in Sydney at the Quaycentre at Sydney Olympic Park. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our STB crew panel Paul Camillos, Jacinta Govind and Linden Moore will look at the action that&apos;s happened, the games that are coming up, including a critical game for Australia tonight against a fierce Korea, in order to advance to the semi final phase and qualify for the 2024 Olympics.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also talk about the activities happening around the event, with an intimate gathering around some amazing leaders in womens hoops!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep120: Al Kunek Forging Her Own Path</title><itunes:title>Ep120: Al Kunek Forging Her Own Path</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We’re thrilled to have home based Al Kunek join us again on Shooting The Breeze, one of our OG pod guests from Series 1, AK circles home in a reflective piece that speaks to her vast and varied experience of her European journey these last few years.<br /><br />A sweet conclusion to this journey is AK’s call up to wear the Green &amp; Gold again for the Opals in Australia’s first Asia Cup on home soil. Her knowledge, versatility and maturity shines through in this pod and no doubt will be hugely impactful for our young Opals squad as they face the dynamic powerhouse nations China and Japan.<br /><br />AK brings alot of insight into the emotional as well as physical challenges of possibly THE toughest league in the world, advising other players to embrace the experience both highs and lows in order to grow, “sometimes it’s about forging your own journey and forging your own path”, but perhaps most fascinating is her view of the future in determining what success looks like, be it 3x3, playing in Europe or applying her studies to secure her financial future and sharing that learning with others. <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We’re thrilled to have home based Al Kunek join us again on Shooting The Breeze, one of our OG pod guests from Series 1, AK circles home in a reflective piece that speaks to her vast and varied experience of her European journey these last few years.<br /><br />A sweet conclusion to this journey is AK’s call up to wear the Green &amp; Gold again for the Opals in Australia’s first Asia Cup on home soil. Her knowledge, versatility and maturity shines through in this pod and no doubt will be hugely impactful for our young Opals squad as they face the dynamic powerhouse nations China and Japan.<br /><br />AK brings alot of insight into the emotional as well as physical challenges of possibly THE toughest league in the world, advising other players to embrace the experience both highs and lows in order to grow, “sometimes it’s about forging your own journey and forging your own path”, but perhaps most fascinating is her view of the future in determining what success looks like, be it 3x3, playing in Europe or applying her studies to secure her financial future and sharing that learning with others. <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54559549</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/129c0e46-1e60-450c-b434-1cf65d38b0bf/ff3f38e4fafc5db204e6df2decc046dd.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0959c6fe-4db7-4c89-9d47-3c24e74fc9ce/ep120-al-kunek-forging-her-own-path.mp3" length="58477690" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We’re thrilled to have home based Al Kunek join us again on Shooting The Breeze, one of our OG pod guests from Series 1, AK circles home in a reflective piece that speaks to her vast and varied experience of her European journey these last few years.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A sweet conclusion to this journey is AK’s call up to wear the Green &amp;amp; Gold again for the Opals in Australia’s first Asia Cup on home soil. Her knowledge, versatility and maturity shines through in this pod and no doubt will be hugely impactful for our young Opals squad as they face the dynamic powerhouse nations China and Japan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AK brings alot of insight into the emotional as well as physical challenges of possibly THE toughest league in the world, advising other players to embrace the experience both highs and lows in order to grow, “sometimes it’s about forging your own journey and forging your own path”, but perhaps most fascinating is her view of the future in determining what success looks like, be it 3x3, playing in Europe or applying her studies to secure her financial future and sharing that learning with others. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep119: Steph Reid Paying It Forward</title><itunes:title>Ep119: Steph Reid Paying It Forward</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this pretty special episode, we have reigning Champ with the Townsville Fire Steph Reid join us. <br /><br />This pod was full of laughs as Steph shares the head spinning last 12 months and some personal stories from her college years to her fave food that she’s just a little obsessed by. <br /><br />It’s a truly magical full circle moment with Steph joining us on Shooting The Breeze after such a whirlwhind few months having featured in an award winning piece by our co-host Jacinta last September as part of the emerging writers collobration with ABC sports and Siren Sports… and what a few months it been! <br /><br />In the last twelve months she’s become a 2-time champ, with NBL1 Norths’ Townsville Flames and more recently with the Fire in the WNBL… and she’s part of the extended Opals squad with Asia Cup later this month! <br /><br />Steph’s game has gone next level, and she shares how phenomenal coaches such as Shannon Seebohm and Sandy Brondello have helped shape that. As well as some interesting glimpses into the culture at Townsville Fire which prepared them for that Championship run. <br /><br />But what we really love is Steph’s passion off court whether it’s paying it forward in her community work “I feel like I can pull people along with me” or hitting the radio airwaves in a new found talent, we get some very cool behind the scenes intel on her latest gig at Hit103.1 Townsville! <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this pretty special episode, we have reigning Champ with the Townsville Fire Steph Reid join us. <br /><br />This pod was full of laughs as Steph shares the head spinning last 12 months and some personal stories from her college years to her fave food that she’s just a little obsessed by. <br /><br />It’s a truly magical full circle moment with Steph joining us on Shooting The Breeze after such a whirlwhind few months having featured in an award winning piece by our co-host Jacinta last September as part of the emerging writers collobration with ABC sports and Siren Sports… and what a few months it been! <br /><br />In the last twelve months she’s become a 2-time champ, with NBL1 Norths’ Townsville Flames and more recently with the Fire in the WNBL… and she’s part of the extended Opals squad with Asia Cup later this month! <br /><br />Steph’s game has gone next level, and she shares how phenomenal coaches such as Shannon Seebohm and Sandy Brondello have helped shape that. As well as some interesting glimpses into the culture at Townsville Fire which prepared them for that Championship run. <br /><br />But what we really love is Steph’s passion off court whether it’s paying it forward in her community work “I feel like I can pull people along with me” or hitting the radio airwaves in a new found talent, we get some very cool behind the scenes intel on her latest gig at Hit103.1 Townsville! <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54428879</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/16ba573b-afba-4f11-81bc-15c361258901/59f4db6c119ab485fc704f8171ab3b6b.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:30:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b6d2e726-08f3-46bc-b1aa-da97b79b38b3/ep119-steph-reid-paying-it-forward.mp3" length="51147514" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this pretty special episode, we have reigning Champ with the Townsville Fire Steph Reid join us. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This pod was full of laughs as Steph shares the head spinning last 12 months and some personal stories from her college years to her fave food that she’s just a little obsessed by. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a truly magical full circle moment with Steph joining us on Shooting The Breeze after such a whirlwhind few months having featured in an award winning piece by our co-host Jacinta last September as part of the emerging writers collobration with ABC sports and Siren Sports… and what a few months it been! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the last twelve months she’s become a 2-time champ, with NBL1 Norths’ Townsville Flames and more recently with the Fire in the WNBL… and she’s part of the extended Opals squad with Asia Cup later this month! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Steph’s game has gone next level, and she shares how phenomenal coaches such as Shannon Seebohm and Sandy Brondello have helped shape that. As well as some interesting glimpses into the culture at Townsville Fire which prepared them for that Championship run. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But what we really love is Steph’s passion off court whether it’s paying it forward in her community work “I feel like I can pull people along with me” or hitting the radio airwaves in a new found talent, we get some very cool behind the scenes intel on her latest gig at Hit103.1 Townsville! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep118: Lauren Jackson &amp; Tess Madgen - She Hoops</title><itunes:title>Ep118: Lauren Jackson &amp; Tess Madgen - She Hoops</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In a podcast first, we’re thrilled to be joined by two of our elite leaders in women’s hoops - Basketball Australia’s Head of Women in Basketball and a hoops legend, Lauren Jackson, as well as FIBA Women’s World Cup (FIBAWWC) Opals Captain Tess Madgen. <br /><br />Both Lauren and Tess give us an update on their respective recoveries and where they’re at, and share their passion and ‘reason why’ for the She Hoops program. <br /><br />She Hoops is a bold vision led by LJ offering free training and courses for women to enhance, connect and extend their involvement in all aspects of basketball, and looking forward will expand it’s scope to increase participation of girls from a younger age, and then keep them involved whether it’s through playing, coaching, officiating, or other pathways. <br /><br />Australia’s recent Bronze at the FIBAWWC and the groundswell of fan support has further motivated LJ and Tess to share the joys and benefits for girls in participating in basketball. Both are aware of the benefits of playing basketball, not just physically but also for teenagers to emerge as fully rounded adults.<br /><br />In this formative phase through the support and involvement of leaders like Tess, the program is already building capacity in our grassroots community for future generations and as word spreads, in terms of potential, to quote LJ “… it’s limitless.” <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />Website: <a href="https://shehoops.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://shehoops.com.au</a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a podcast first, we’re thrilled to be joined by two of our elite leaders in women’s hoops - Basketball Australia’s Head of Women in Basketball and a hoops legend, Lauren Jackson, as well as FIBA Women’s World Cup (FIBAWWC) Opals Captain Tess Madgen. <br /><br />Both Lauren and Tess give us an update on their respective recoveries and where they’re at, and share their passion and ‘reason why’ for the She Hoops program. <br /><br />She Hoops is a bold vision led by LJ offering free training and courses for women to enhance, connect and extend their involvement in all aspects of basketball, and looking forward will expand it’s scope to increase participation of girls from a younger age, and then keep them involved whether it’s through playing, coaching, officiating, or other pathways. <br /><br />Australia’s recent Bronze at the FIBAWWC and the groundswell of fan support has further motivated LJ and Tess to share the joys and benefits for girls in participating in basketball. Both are aware of the benefits of playing basketball, not just physically but also for teenagers to emerge as fully rounded adults.<br /><br />In this formative phase through the support and involvement of leaders like Tess, the program is already building capacity in our grassroots community for future generations and as word spreads, in terms of potential, to quote LJ “… it’s limitless.” <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />Website: <a href="https://shehoops.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://shehoops.com.au</a>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54135381</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3edb2278-49cc-4b73-a212-7b7df343cd70/3d6d227a732926293a690041d2051a2c.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fc1d785e-cd0b-49a0-b8fe-06bdf55d60ad/ep118-lauren-jackson-tess-madgen-she-hoops.mp3" length="69923938" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In a podcast first, we’re thrilled to be joined by two of our elite leaders in women’s hoops - Basketball Australia’s Head of Women in Basketball and a hoops legend, Lauren Jackson, as well as FIBA Women’s World Cup (FIBAWWC) Opals Captain Tess Madgen. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Both Lauren and Tess give us an update on their respective recoveries and where they’re at, and share their passion and ‘reason why’ for the She Hoops program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She Hoops is a bold vision led by LJ offering free training and courses for women to enhance, connect and extend their involvement in all aspects of basketball, and looking forward will expand it’s scope to increase participation of girls from a younger age, and then keep them involved whether it’s through playing, coaching, officiating, or other pathways. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Australia’s recent Bronze at the FIBAWWC and the groundswell of fan support has further motivated LJ and Tess to share the joys and benefits for girls in participating in basketball. Both are aware of the benefits of playing basketball, not just physically but also for teenagers to emerge as fully rounded adults.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this formative phase through the support and involvement of leaders like Tess, the program is already building capacity in our grassroots community for future generations and as word spreads, in terms of potential, to quote LJ “… it’s limitless.” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Website: &lt;a href=&quot;https://shehoops.com.au/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://shehoops.com.au&lt;/a&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep117: Coach Tracy York - Malaysian Master Stroke</title><itunes:title>Ep117: Coach Tracy York - Malaysian Master Stroke</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this episode we’re really grateful to be joined by one of our own - doing great things offshore. Joining us in our latest passport pod is Coach Tracy York - the Head Coach of the Malaysian Women's National Basketball Team that won Bronze at the recent South East Asia Games… during a monster heat wave in Cambodia! <br /><br />A veteran coach of the WNBL, most recently with Bendigo Spirit, she has uniquely cut her teeth coaching both men's and women's basketball, including a near 5 year stint as the Assistant Coach with NBL’s Adelaide 36’ers. She’s also got a long history of coaching our women’s youth national teams including the Sapphires to last years’ Asia Cup Gold as well as that historic Gold from 2016 alongside Head Coach Shannon Seebohm. Tracy shares some fascinating insights into the Sapphires tournaments and talent identification.<br /><br />We’re very grateful that Tracy persisted through a few internet issues during this recording… but you kinda know when you’re guest starts the podcast with an unbridled sneeze that it’s gonna be a real one… and it definitely is one for the books! Besides some hilarious out takes, that we’ll save for another time.<br /><br />Coach Tracy fills us in on her coaching journey alongside the lessons from her life in the police force, the state of play in South East Asia and thought provoking insights into womens hoops!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we’re really grateful to be joined by one of our own - doing great things offshore. Joining us in our latest passport pod is Coach Tracy York - the Head Coach of the Malaysian Women's National Basketball Team that won Bronze at the recent South East Asia Games… during a monster heat wave in Cambodia! <br /><br />A veteran coach of the WNBL, most recently with Bendigo Spirit, she has uniquely cut her teeth coaching both men's and women's basketball, including a near 5 year stint as the Assistant Coach with NBL’s Adelaide 36’ers. She’s also got a long history of coaching our women’s youth national teams including the Sapphires to last years’ Asia Cup Gold as well as that historic Gold from 2016 alongside Head Coach Shannon Seebohm. Tracy shares some fascinating insights into the Sapphires tournaments and talent identification.<br /><br />We’re very grateful that Tracy persisted through a few internet issues during this recording… but you kinda know when you’re guest starts the podcast with an unbridled sneeze that it’s gonna be a real one… and it definitely is one for the books! Besides some hilarious out takes, that we’ll save for another time.<br /><br />Coach Tracy fills us in on her coaching journey alongside the lessons from her life in the police force, the state of play in South East Asia and thought provoking insights into womens hoops!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54071729</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/269253a3-71a8-40b3-8d56-65ad1e3db771/865b192b7885c1fbcd8f14367ff9eb87.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/50a41490-6c0a-4b50-bf21-3988c463628f/ep117-coach-tracy-york-malaysian-master-stroke.mp3" length="51063952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this episode we’re really grateful to be joined by one of our own - doing great things offshore. Joining us in our latest passport pod is Coach Tracy York - the Head Coach of the Malaysian Women&apos;s National Basketball Team that won Bronze at the recent South East Asia Games… during a monster heat wave in Cambodia! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A veteran coach of the WNBL, most recently with Bendigo Spirit, she has uniquely cut her teeth coaching both men&apos;s and women&apos;s basketball, including a near 5 year stint as the Assistant Coach with NBL’s Adelaide 36’ers. She’s also got a long history of coaching our women’s youth national teams including the Sapphires to last years’ Asia Cup Gold as well as that historic Gold from 2016 alongside Head Coach Shannon Seebohm. Tracy shares some fascinating insights into the Sapphires tournaments and talent identification.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re very grateful that Tracy persisted through a few internet issues during this recording… but you kinda know when you’re guest starts the podcast with an unbridled sneeze that it’s gonna be a real one… and it definitely is one for the books! Besides some hilarious out takes, that we’ll save for another time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coach Tracy fills us in on her coaching journey alongside the lessons from her life in the police force, the state of play in South East Asia and thought provoking insights into womens hoops!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod&lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep116: Free Agency Free Fallin&apos; with Sammy Mac</title><itunes:title>Ep116: Free Agency Free Fallin&apos; with Sammy Mac</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s our first look into WNBL24 Free Agency, and it's already shaping up to be a doozy! <br /><br />We have alot of fun with this one and jump right into it with Assistant Coach of NBL1 East reigning champs’ Border Bandits’ Sammy McDonald. <br /><br />Based on the border of the two largest hoops states Sammy Mac helps us spitball some ideas in an exciting era for up and coming talent, vets that just keep getting better and the incredible imports that head to our shores. <br /><br />Since recording this episode there has been a spate of mic dropping announcements, some speculation that’s now confirmed and some surprises. What we do know and touched on in this episode is that Vealy will leverage her CoE connections and Sara Blicavs is a great get - in Sammy’s words “Whoever snags her has got one of the best in the competition.” <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s our first look into WNBL24 Free Agency, and it's already shaping up to be a doozy! <br /><br />We have alot of fun with this one and jump right into it with Assistant Coach of NBL1 East reigning champs’ Border Bandits’ Sammy McDonald. <br /><br />Based on the border of the two largest hoops states Sammy Mac helps us spitball some ideas in an exciting era for up and coming talent, vets that just keep getting better and the incredible imports that head to our shores. <br /><br />Since recording this episode there has been a spate of mic dropping announcements, some speculation that’s now confirmed and some surprises. What we do know and touched on in this episode is that Vealy will leverage her CoE connections and Sara Blicavs is a great get - in Sammy’s words “Whoever snags her has got one of the best in the competition.” <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53992390</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ff7e396b-9a19-433f-85b8-04d09e861cdc/ec19fe50e717445bf70a5347f34b0fb0.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 07:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6ebe0366-1882-4a77-9015-1b6fad87b341/ep116-free-agency-free-fallin.mp3" length="51078548" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s our first look into WNBL24 Free Agency, and it&apos;s already shaping up to be a doozy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We have alot of fun with this one and jump right into it with Assistant Coach of NBL1 East reigning champs’ Border Bandits’ Sammy McDonald. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Based on the border of the two largest hoops states Sammy Mac helps us spitball some ideas in an exciting era for up and coming talent, vets that just keep getting better and the incredible imports that head to our shores. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since recording this episode there has been a spate of mic dropping announcements, some speculation that’s now confirmed and some surprises. What we do know and touched on in this episode is that Vealy will leverage her CoE connections and Sara Blicavs is a great get - in Sammy’s words “Whoever snags her has got one of the best in the competition.” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep115: Maia Williamson - Girls Can Hoop!</title><itunes:title>Ep115: Maia Williamson - Girls Can Hoop!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In our next passport pod, Kiwi hoops expert Linden Moore joins us to talk to community ambassador and baller Maia Williamson. <br /><br />Coaching at Middleton Grange High School in Christchurch Maia was born to coach and is paying it forward at her alma mater. A participant of the well-regarded Mainland Eagles Camp at a significant time of growth for New Zealand basketball in the South Island - a region of NZ that is as rich in community spirit as it is passionate for basketball. <br /><br />Maia is incredibly passionate about women’s hoops and as a Coach has the privilege to instil the belief that ‘girls can hoop’. Intriguingly, her own personal story was that hoop dreams can extend beyond a professional playing career, a realisation that kept her home while many peers journeyed to US college. <br /><br />Maia has taken an equally impactful route, as a woman in hoops she shares her knowledge and guidance within her community, including assisting with the U15’s Canterbury representative team. She advocates for female players to embrace the many fulfilling pathways and opportunities that exist in the world of basketball. <br /><br />Alongside her coaching she is studying broadcast, in her own words “I like to talk”. <br /><br />With an intuitive basketball IQ to see the game from a Coach’s perspective paired with her broadcast credentials there is no doubt that Maia will have a strong voice in elevating and advocating for the future of women hoops in NZ. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In our next passport pod, Kiwi hoops expert Linden Moore joins us to talk to community ambassador and baller Maia Williamson. <br /><br />Coaching at Middleton Grange High School in Christchurch Maia was born to coach and is paying it forward at her alma mater. A participant of the well-regarded Mainland Eagles Camp at a significant time of growth for New Zealand basketball in the South Island - a region of NZ that is as rich in community spirit as it is passionate for basketball. <br /><br />Maia is incredibly passionate about women’s hoops and as a Coach has the privilege to instil the belief that ‘girls can hoop’. Intriguingly, her own personal story was that hoop dreams can extend beyond a professional playing career, a realisation that kept her home while many peers journeyed to US college. <br /><br />Maia has taken an equally impactful route, as a woman in hoops she shares her knowledge and guidance within her community, including assisting with the U15’s Canterbury representative team. She advocates for female players to embrace the many fulfilling pathways and opportunities that exist in the world of basketball. <br /><br />Alongside her coaching she is studying broadcast, in her own words “I like to talk”. <br /><br />With an intuitive basketball IQ to see the game from a Coach’s perspective paired with her broadcast credentials there is no doubt that Maia will have a strong voice in elevating and advocating for the future of women hoops in NZ. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53925296</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/25a7296e-fdd7-4c05-be50-26c4509c0242/b0257b838e282289a9ee8d5dcd5ec613.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4a7de2ee-a601-4390-ba1a-b3c845168dd1/ep115-maia-williamson-girls-can-hoop.mp3" length="38512618" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>40:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In our next passport pod, Kiwi hoops expert Linden Moore joins us to talk to community ambassador and baller Maia Williamson. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coaching at Middleton Grange High School in Christchurch Maia was born to coach and is paying it forward at her alma mater. A participant of the well-regarded Mainland Eagles Camp at a significant time of growth for New Zealand basketball in the South Island - a region of NZ that is as rich in community spirit as it is passionate for basketball. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Maia is incredibly passionate about women’s hoops and as a Coach has the privilege to instil the belief that ‘girls can hoop’. Intriguingly, her own personal story was that hoop dreams can extend beyond a professional playing career, a realisation that kept her home while many peers journeyed to US college. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Maia has taken an equally impactful route, as a woman in hoops she shares her knowledge and guidance within her community, including assisting with the U15’s Canterbury representative team. She advocates for female players to embrace the many fulfilling pathways and opportunities that exist in the world of basketball. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alongside her coaching she is studying broadcast, in her own words “I like to talk”. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With an intuitive basketball IQ to see the game from a Coach’s perspective paired with her broadcast credentials there is no doubt that Maia will have a strong voice in elevating and advocating for the future of women hoops in NZ. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep114: &quot;It&apos;s their team&quot; with Paul Camillos &amp; Jacinta Govind</title><itunes:title>Ep114: &quot;It&apos;s their team&quot; with Paul Camillos &amp; Jacinta Govind</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this episode we lean on some Ted Lasso* inspiration, hence the name of the pod… you’ll have to listen in for that one. <br /><br />We get into the recent swarm of speculation on the WNBL just as the CBA was being negotiated ahead of Free Agency. <br /><br />At the time of recording this episode Free Agency was delayed, and has only just opened up on Tuesday 9th May - weeks later than expected leaving many athletes in a state of limbo, and the whole WNBL fanbase in a bit of a tailspin.<br /><br />We'll unpack some glaring issues and get back to the real business of our top tier women’s hoops.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />* Ted Lasso Series 3 (Epiosde 7) - The Strings That Bind Us]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we lean on some Ted Lasso* inspiration, hence the name of the pod… you’ll have to listen in for that one. <br /><br />We get into the recent swarm of speculation on the WNBL just as the CBA was being negotiated ahead of Free Agency. <br /><br />At the time of recording this episode Free Agency was delayed, and has only just opened up on Tuesday 9th May - weeks later than expected leaving many athletes in a state of limbo, and the whole WNBL fanbase in a bit of a tailspin.<br /><br />We'll unpack some glaring issues and get back to the real business of our top tier women’s hoops.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />* Ted Lasso Series 3 (Epiosde 7) - The Strings That Bind Us]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53828115</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/da513004-689e-4c49-986f-3417a0456134/2e460e49b49aec3e29aef920c41593ef.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 05:30:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6d8dbf10-1dd0-4f3f-b002-ff3c6fef40d1/ep114-its-their-team-stb-series-5.mp3" length="44915328" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this episode we lean on some Ted Lasso* inspiration, hence the name of the pod… you’ll have to listen in for that one. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We get into the recent swarm of speculation on the WNBL just as the CBA was being negotiated ahead of Free Agency. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the time of recording this episode Free Agency was delayed, and has only just opened up on Tuesday 9th May - weeks later than expected leaving many athletes in a state of limbo, and the whole WNBL fanbase in a bit of a tailspin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We&apos;ll unpack some glaring issues and get back to the real business of our top tier women’s hoops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* Ted Lasso Series 3 (Epiosde 7) - The Strings That Bind Us</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep113: Amanda Christovich - NCAA Women&apos;s Hoops and the Biz</title><itunes:title>Ep113: Amanda Christovich - NCAA Women&apos;s Hoops and the Biz</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Next up in our passport pods for Series 5, we are joined by Amanda Christovich, a sport’s business reporter with Front Office Sports, to discuss the record growth of the NCAA Women’s March Madness. <br /><br />From viewership and media rights to the evolution of the women’s game and the currency of our female players particularly as Aussie representation increases in US College hoops.<br /><br />Increasing coverage by ESPN and international distribution has seen viewers contribute to the remarkable growth of women's college basketball creating an undeniable value proposition for the women's game at both the college level in the NIL era as well as the WNBA.<br /><br />A Columbia School of Journalism graduate, Amanda is one of the leading reporters on the business of womens basketball at Front Office Sports, shining a light on the financial transparency of the sport, in her own words ”it became one of the biggest stories that no one could ignore.”<br /><br />We’re grateful to Amanda in sharing a fascinating insight into the NCAA womens league, its value, the ripple effect to the pro leagues and most importantly a glimpse into the potential of women’s hoops for professional athletes.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Read more from Amanda at Front Office Sports: <a href="https://frontofficesports.com/author/amanda-christovich/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://frontofficesports.com/author/amanda-christovich/ </a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Next up in our passport pods for Series 5, we are joined by Amanda Christovich, a sport’s business reporter with Front Office Sports, to discuss the record growth of the NCAA Women’s March Madness. <br /><br />From viewership and media rights to the evolution of the women’s game and the currency of our female players particularly as Aussie representation increases in US College hoops.<br /><br />Increasing coverage by ESPN and international distribution has seen viewers contribute to the remarkable growth of women's college basketball creating an undeniable value proposition for the women's game at both the college level in the NIL era as well as the WNBA.<br /><br />A Columbia School of Journalism graduate, Amanda is one of the leading reporters on the business of womens basketball at Front Office Sports, shining a light on the financial transparency of the sport, in her own words ”it became one of the biggest stories that no one could ignore.”<br /><br />We’re grateful to Amanda in sharing a fascinating insight into the NCAA womens league, its value, the ripple effect to the pro leagues and most importantly a glimpse into the potential of women’s hoops for professional athletes.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Read more from Amanda at Front Office Sports: <a href="https://frontofficesports.com/author/amanda-christovich/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://frontofficesports.com/author/amanda-christovich/ </a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53736582</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c8a59d4e-922e-4ac1-8e99-57e886037fa7/84ce63f8059a6430b26a7c22843ba59c.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 02:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/239b5501-f646-495c-9daa-6247c70e140f/ep113-amanda-christovich-ncca-women-s-hoops-and-the-biz.mp3" length="42794248" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Next up in our passport pods for Series 5, we are joined by Amanda Christovich, a sport’s business reporter with Front Office Sports, to discuss the record growth of the NCAA Women’s March Madness. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From viewership and media rights to the evolution of the women’s game and the currency of our female players particularly as Aussie representation increases in US College hoops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Increasing coverage by ESPN and international distribution has seen viewers contribute to the remarkable growth of women&apos;s college basketball creating an undeniable value proposition for the women&apos;s game at both the college level in the NIL era as well as the WNBA.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A Columbia School of Journalism graduate, Amanda is one of the leading reporters on the business of womens basketball at Front Office Sports, shining a light on the financial transparency of the sport, in her own words ”it became one of the biggest stories that no one could ignore.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful to Amanda in sharing a fascinating insight into the NCAA womens league, its value, the ripple effect to the pro leagues and most importantly a glimpse into the potential of women’s hoops for professional athletes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more from Amanda at Front Office Sports: &lt;a href=&quot;https://frontofficesports.com/author/amanda-christovich/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://frontofficesports.com/author/amanda-christovich/ &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep112: LIVE First Subs with Madel Giles and Kaz Emery</title><itunes:title>Ep112: LIVE First Subs with Madel Giles and Kaz Emery</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Co-founders of First Subs, Madel Giles and Kaz Emery join us for our first LIVE podcast of Series 5. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Creating an inclusive, friendly and welcoming environment they have provided a safe and comfortable place for women of all ages and levels of experience to play basketball and connect.<br /><br />Accessibility, acceptance and friendships underpins the growth of community hoopers. First Subs provides not just an opportunity to improve basketball skills, but to have fun and form meaningful friendships and networks.<br /><br />The NBL1 game tonight at ELS Hall Park, North Ryde is between Inner West Bulls and Central Coast Crusaders.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Co-founders of First Subs, Madel Giles and Kaz Emery join us for our first LIVE podcast of Series 5. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Creating an inclusive, friendly and welcoming environment they have provided a safe and comfortable place for women of all ages and levels of experience to play basketball and connect.<br /><br />Accessibility, acceptance and friendships underpins the growth of community hoopers. First Subs provides not just an opportunity to improve basketball skills, but to have fun and form meaningful friendships and networks.<br /><br />The NBL1 game tonight at ELS Hall Park, North Ryde is between Inner West Bulls and Central Coast Crusaders.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53684593</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a2fbb5f1-e563-4ccd-a9de-ae7e13493620/5743ec605280adb2374550afa432946e.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 06:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/546b734b-ac90-4456-9fa9-4641837ab8c2/ep112-live-first-subs-with-madel-giles-and-kaz-emery.mp3" length="50872320" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Co-founders of First Subs, Madel Giles and Kaz Emery join us for our first LIVE podcast of Series 5. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Creating an inclusive, friendly and welcoming environment they have provided a safe and comfortable place for women of all ages and levels of experience to play basketball and connect.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Accessibility, acceptance and friendships underpins the growth of community hoopers. First Subs provides not just an opportunity to improve basketball skills, but to have fun and form meaningful friendships and networks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The NBL1 game tonight at ELS Hall Park, North Ryde is between Inner West Bulls and Central Coast Crusaders.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS: Ep111 Director Jocelyn Song on ‘Sòng Pèi Xīng’ the Sophia Song Story</title><itunes:title>BONUS: Ep111 Director Jocelyn Song on ‘Sòng Pèi Xīng’ the Sophia Song Story</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />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 Taiwanese basketball player to play professional hoops in Taiwan. <br /><br />It’s a documentary piece that touches on universal themes of community, belonging, aspiration and sacrifice for family alongside Sophia's basketball journey. But what unfolds is a deeply affecting and personal story, and as Jocelyn candidly shares with us, was a surprising journey of discovery not just for herself but of her sister Sophia. <br /><br />We love to see documentary pieces on womens hoops and especially by female directors. <br />Sòng Pèi Xīng will screen to the public as part of the L.A Pacific Asian Film Festival in May. <br /><br />At the time of recording this podcast Jocelyn works at NFL Films in NYC and Sophia plays for Taiyuen Textiles in the WSBL in Taiwan.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />The films trailer can be viewed here via Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/653453959" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://vimeo.com/653453959</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />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 Taiwanese basketball player to play professional hoops in Taiwan. <br /><br />It’s a documentary piece that touches on universal themes of community, belonging, aspiration and sacrifice for family alongside Sophia's basketball journey. But what unfolds is a deeply affecting and personal story, and as Jocelyn candidly shares with us, was a surprising journey of discovery not just for herself but of her sister Sophia. <br /><br />We love to see documentary pieces on womens hoops and especially by female directors. <br />Sòng Pèi Xīng will screen to the public as part of the L.A Pacific Asian Film Festival in May. <br /><br />At the time of recording this podcast Jocelyn works at NFL Films in NYC and Sophia plays for Taiyuen Textiles in the WSBL in Taiwan.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />The films trailer can be viewed here via Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/653453959" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://vimeo.com/653453959</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53663693</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3ed9a9e-9003-4c0d-b7e6-da90c6154100/eb01008c900067a155a154da9bf5cf3c.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:15:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/51ec2b74-b7ea-4690-b4d5-36263eb5a148/bonus-director-jocelyn-song-on-s-ng-p-i-x-ng-the-sophia-song-st.mp3" length="36424442" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In 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 &apos;Sòng Pèi Xīng&apos;, a short documentary on her sister, professional basketball player Sophia Song. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 Taiwanese basketball player to play professional hoops in Taiwan. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a documentary piece that touches on universal themes of community, belonging, aspiration and sacrifice for family alongside Sophia&apos;s basketball journey. But what unfolds is a deeply affecting and personal story, and as Jocelyn candidly shares with us, was a surprising journey of discovery not just for herself but of her sister Sophia. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We love to see documentary pieces on womens hoops and especially by female directors. &lt;br /&gt;Sòng Pèi Xīng will screen to the public as part of the L.A Pacific Asian Film Festival in May. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the time of recording this podcast Jocelyn works at NFL Films in NYC and Sophia plays for Taiyuen Textiles in the WSBL in Taiwan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The films trailer can be viewed here via Vimeo: &lt;a href=&quot;https://vimeo.com/653453959&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://vimeo.com/653453959&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep110: Climbing Everest, looking back at the Grand Final and Series 4</title><itunes:title>Ep110: Climbing Everest, looking back at the Grand Final and Series 4</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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!<br /><br />The Townsville Fire, led by Series 4 pod guest Coach Shannon Seebohm, have taken the WNBL Championship after a 16 game winning streak. <br /><br />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 womens hoops and women in hoops in Australia and globally.<br /><br />Big thanks to our pod guests and listeners from around the World, and the growing Shooting The Breeze community that share our journey of promoting and supporting womens hoops.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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!<br /><br />The Townsville Fire, led by Series 4 pod guest Coach Shannon Seebohm, have taken the WNBL Championship after a 16 game winning streak. <br /><br />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 womens hoops and women in hoops in Australia and globally.<br /><br />Big thanks to our pod guests and listeners from around the World, and the growing Shooting The Breeze community that share our journey of promoting and supporting womens hoops.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod <br />]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53319548</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/56eebe42-0537-486c-8236-3d6dacc053db/5bf170d1e40116497465c5a007f5bcf8.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/54e94208-4dd4-47e0-ada4-58edc9e06bec/ep110-climbing-everest-looking-back-at-the-grand-final-and-seri.mp3" length="55602551" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In 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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Townsville Fire, led by Series 4 pod guest Coach Shannon Seebohm, have taken the WNBL Championship after a 16 game winning streak. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 womens hoops and women in hoops in Australia and globally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Big thanks to our pod guests and listeners from around the World, and the growing Shooting The Breeze community that share our journey of promoting and supporting womens hoops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod &lt;br /&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep109: Lori Chizik on WNBL Grand Final Eve</title><itunes:title>Ep109: Lori Chizik on WNBL Grand Final Eve</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s WNBL Grand Final Eve, and joining us is expert commentator Lori Chizik. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />The consistent top 2 teams in the back half of the season prevail for an epic Grand Final showdown this Saturday night. <br /><br />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 game series against Cheryl Chambers’ Southside Flyers. The Flyers this week got over the line with a one point win after a truly epic contest against fierce rivals and reigning champs the Melbourne Boomers. <br /><br />Having covered the regular season, semi’s and now to commentate Game 1 of the Grand Finals, Lori puts her experienced coaches hat on and gives us added depth in this preview with a fascinating discussion on how the game has changed over the last decade. <br /><br />So whether you’re at the games or watching live from all over the world, enjoy THE best Aussie womens hoops in town! <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />WNBL Grand Final details: <a href="https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/wnbl-grand-final-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/wnbl-grand-final-everything-you-need-to-know/</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s WNBL Grand Final Eve, and joining us is expert commentator Lori Chizik. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />The consistent top 2 teams in the back half of the season prevail for an epic Grand Final showdown this Saturday night. <br /><br />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 game series against Cheryl Chambers’ Southside Flyers. The Flyers this week got over the line with a one point win after a truly epic contest against fierce rivals and reigning champs the Melbourne Boomers. <br /><br />Having covered the regular season, semi’s and now to commentate Game 1 of the Grand Finals, Lori puts her experienced coaches hat on and gives us added depth in this preview with a fascinating discussion on how the game has changed over the last decade. <br /><br />So whether you’re at the games or watching live from all over the world, enjoy THE best Aussie womens hoops in town! <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />WNBL Grand Final details: <a href="https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/wnbl-grand-final-everything-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/wnbl-grand-final-everything-you-need-to-know/</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53231688</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/52797baf-e5de-4e51-954c-05054690e63f/6c1cefd231def0d0abab6e421dd06858.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ed330644-304b-4858-aa4b-8c9ef5772086/ep109-lori-chizik-on-wnbl-grand-final-eve.mp3" length="66421852" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:09:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s WNBL Grand Final Eve, and joining us is expert commentator Lori Chizik. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The consistent top 2 teams in the back half of the season prevail for an epic Grand Final showdown this Saturday night. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 game series against Cheryl Chambers’ Southside Flyers. The Flyers this week got over the line with a one point win after a truly epic contest against fierce rivals and reigning champs the Melbourne Boomers. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Having covered the regular season, semi’s and now to commentate Game 1 of the Grand Finals, Lori puts her experienced coaches hat on and gives us added depth in this preview with a fascinating discussion on how the game has changed over the last decade. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So whether you’re at the games or watching live from all over the world, enjoy THE best Aussie womens hoops in town! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WNBL Grand Final details: &lt;a href=&quot;https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/wnbl-grand-final-everything-you-need-to-know/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/wnbl-grand-final-everything-you-need-to-know/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep108: Live from the National Convention Centre with MVP Media &amp; Alex Bunton</title><itunes:title>Ep108: Live from the National Convention Centre with MVP Media &amp; Alex Bunton</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[LIVE 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.<br /><br />Hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by social &amp; digital media sponsor of the UCCaps, Simon &amp; Michelle from MVP Media, they also host the UCCaps Weekly podcast.<br /><br />We touch on DV awareness, and the powerful story of Alex Bunton. We explore Simon &amp; Michelle's long standing association with the UCCaps and behind the scenes of their growing documentary work. <br /><br />If you or someone you know needs advise or help contact 1800-737 732 or 1800RESPECT<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[LIVE 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.<br /><br />Hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by social &amp; digital media sponsor of the UCCaps, Simon &amp; Michelle from MVP Media, they also host the UCCaps Weekly podcast.<br /><br />We touch on DV awareness, and the powerful story of Alex Bunton. We explore Simon &amp; Michelle's long standing association with the UCCaps and behind the scenes of their growing documentary work. <br /><br />If you or someone you know needs advise or help contact 1800-737 732 or 1800RESPECT<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53092152</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/343fb3cf-2a89-4d99-99a1-14339d8ceaf1/9d32b95b26f5ee4386c2e98e41ec2c99.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 04:30:10 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b837e647-88be-423d-ab7e-44f04c932240/ep108-live-from-the-national-convention-centre-with-mvp-media-a.mp3" length="60861126" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>LIVE from the NCCC for the UCCaps final game for the season - it&apos;s the Domestic Violence round at the UCCaps final home game agaisnt Perth Lynx.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by social &amp;amp; digital media sponsor of the UCCaps, Simon &amp;amp; Michelle from MVP Media, they also host the UCCaps Weekly podcast.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We touch on DV awareness, and the powerful story of Alex Bunton. We explore Simon &amp;amp; Michelle&apos;s long standing association with the UCCaps and behind the scenes of their growing documentary work. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you or someone you know needs advise or help contact 1800-737 732 or 1800RESPECT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep107: Alex Bunton lifts the lid on Domestic Violence</title><itunes:title>Ep107: Alex Bunton lifts the lid on Domestic Violence</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[This 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<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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 various support services to be visible. <br /><br />Returning from retirement and relishing her platform to lift the lid on DV, Bunts generously shares her experience with the hope that as we talk more openly about this devastating issue, more common than people may realise, we can remove the stigma and understand what DV looks like for victims.<br /><br />Her hope is that as a community we are more alert, understanding and know how to help and respond. <br /><br />We’re so grateful to Bunts for her bravery in sharing this, as she reminds us DV does not discriminate, it’s complex and happens under a veil of secrecy.<br /><br />If you or someone you know needs advise or help contact 1800-737 732 or 1800RESPECT<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This 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<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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 various support services to be visible. <br /><br />Returning from retirement and relishing her platform to lift the lid on DV, Bunts generously shares her experience with the hope that as we talk more openly about this devastating issue, more common than people may realise, we can remove the stigma and understand what DV looks like for victims.<br /><br />Her hope is that as a community we are more alert, understanding and know how to help and respond. <br /><br />We’re so grateful to Bunts for her bravery in sharing this, as she reminds us DV does not discriminate, it’s complex and happens under a veil of secrecy.<br /><br />If you or someone you know needs advise or help contact 1800-737 732 or 1800RESPECT<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53077533</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f87c6261-1c83-40de-8048-75d0101a4fda/2f7c66c0f369d61d5adf71a28246091d.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1ea54b8b-190e-437e-8aa3-1a066a08f823/ep107-alex-bunton-lifting-the-lid-on-domestic-violence.mp3" length="41878061" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>43:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>This 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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a raw and deeply personal episode Alex &apos;Bunts&apos; Bunton, a former Opal and UCCapitals big allows us in to her lived experience as a Domestic Violence “DV” victim survivor. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 various support services to be visible. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Returning from retirement and relishing her platform to lift the lid on DV, Bunts generously shares her experience with the hope that as we talk more openly about this devastating issue, more common than people may realise, we can remove the stigma and understand what DV looks like for victims.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Her hope is that as a community we are more alert, understanding and know how to help and respond. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re so grateful to Bunts for her bravery in sharing this, as she reminds us DV does not discriminate, it’s complex and happens under a veil of secrecy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you or someone you know needs advise or help contact 1800-737 732 or 1800RESPECT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep106: Aimie Rocci - the Lifeline Round Legacy</title><itunes:title>Ep106: Aimie Rocci - the Lifeline Round Legacy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Captain 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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />We’re grateful to Aimie for this deeply reflective and thoughtful episode in sharing the profound impact of mental health and well-being on players, the differing elements of that, but also, it’s far reaching effect on loved ones and the community. It’s a timely reminder that mental health, statistically, is one of the biggest health considerations in society. <br /><br />In seeking support and actively listening to personal cues, a forward-thinking proactive element proved to be a silver lining in Aimie’s journey of self-reflection and she is excited for the potential in her post professional sports career - one where strengths and values align. <br /><br />Happy to journey with her team mates on the road as they make a strong finals run, the Flyers final home game is Saturday 4 March against Townsville Fire in a clash of the titans. The team is sponsoring $100 for each assist, and you can also contribute towards their $10,000 goal at the link below. <br /><br />Donate to the Lifeline Round: <a href="https://fundraise.lifeline.org.au/fundraisers/southsideflyers/southside-flyers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://fundraise.lifeline.org.au/fundraisers/southsideflyers/southside-flyers</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Captain 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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />We’re grateful to Aimie for this deeply reflective and thoughtful episode in sharing the profound impact of mental health and well-being on players, the differing elements of that, but also, it’s far reaching effect on loved ones and the community. It’s a timely reminder that mental health, statistically, is one of the biggest health considerations in society. <br /><br />In seeking support and actively listening to personal cues, a forward-thinking proactive element proved to be a silver lining in Aimie’s journey of self-reflection and she is excited for the potential in her post professional sports career - one where strengths and values align. <br /><br />Happy to journey with her team mates on the road as they make a strong finals run, the Flyers final home game is Saturday 4 March against Townsville Fire in a clash of the titans. The team is sponsoring $100 for each assist, and you can also contribute towards their $10,000 goal at the link below. <br /><br />Donate to the Lifeline Round: <a href="https://fundraise.lifeline.org.au/fundraisers/southsideflyers/southside-flyers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://fundraise.lifeline.org.au/fundraisers/southsideflyers/southside-flyers</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52889190</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9a0fb11e-9b08-4848-b454-c2a6eb5acf52/b0b7895b511d71d1d7f136e490895d5b.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:25:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d05b718b-7ed8-4932-8b82-288cb45d124e/ep106-aimie-rocci-the-lifeline-round-legacy.mp3" length="43042059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Captain 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful to Aimie for this deeply reflective and thoughtful episode in sharing the profound impact of mental health and well-being on players, the differing elements of that, but also, it’s far reaching effect on loved ones and the community. It’s a timely reminder that mental health, statistically, is one of the biggest health considerations in society. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In seeking support and actively listening to personal cues, a forward-thinking proactive element proved to be a silver lining in Aimie’s journey of self-reflection and she is excited for the potential in her post professional sports career - one where strengths and values align. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Happy to journey with her team mates on the road as they make a strong finals run, the Flyers final home game is Saturday 4 March against Townsville Fire in a clash of the titans. The team is sponsoring $100 for each assist, and you can also contribute towards their $10,000 goal at the link below. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Donate to the Lifeline Round: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fundraise.lifeline.org.au/fundraisers/southsideflyers/southside-flyers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://fundraise.lifeline.org.au/fundraisers/southsideflyers/southside-flyers&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep105: Tiana Mangakahia and Vanessa Panousis Paint it Pink!</title><itunes:title>Ep105: Tiana Mangakahia and Vanessa Panousis Paint it Pink!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[The Sydney Flames team up with the McGrath Foundation for its inaugural Pink Round at the Quaycentre this Friday 24th February from 6.45pm. <br /><br />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 that ‘it’s more than basketball’. <br /><br />It’s a heart-rending account of Tiana’s personal journey with breast cancer while still at US College, made more profound with Vanessa sharing the impact for her, considering her own experience with the loss of her mother from cancer. <br /><br />At turns serious and silly, this episode will touch you as hope shines through, Tiana reminding women and men of all ages to stay vigilant and check regularly in her advocacy of breast cancer awareness. <br /><br />There’s a lot of joy and laughter with these two spirited friends, their mutual support and love makes for an uplifting episode with rip roaring humour served up. <br /><br />Both Tiana and Ness share the next part of their journey post WNBL season, both suiting up for the NBL1; Tiana in the North and Ness in the East. We also hear more on Tiana’s addition to the extended Opals Squad in prep for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. Another world class women’s hoops event hosted in Sydney this July. <br /><br />Loads to unpack in this one… <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Sydney Flames team up with the McGrath Foundation for its inaugural Pink Round at the Quaycentre this Friday 24th February from 6.45pm. <br /><br />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 that ‘it’s more than basketball’. <br /><br />It’s a heart-rending account of Tiana’s personal journey with breast cancer while still at US College, made more profound with Vanessa sharing the impact for her, considering her own experience with the loss of her mother from cancer. <br /><br />At turns serious and silly, this episode will touch you as hope shines through, Tiana reminding women and men of all ages to stay vigilant and check regularly in her advocacy of breast cancer awareness. <br /><br />There’s a lot of joy and laughter with these two spirited friends, their mutual support and love makes for an uplifting episode with rip roaring humour served up. <br /><br />Both Tiana and Ness share the next part of their journey post WNBL season, both suiting up for the NBL1; Tiana in the North and Ness in the East. We also hear more on Tiana’s addition to the extended Opals Squad in prep for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. Another world class women’s hoops event hosted in Sydney this July. <br /><br />Loads to unpack in this one… <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52807179</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1a0dd58c-3579-48a3-bfa1-895aed0fcab7/91b0cd8283859ff32735dbe54c48da37.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ffc3a104-acfb-49ac-ba91-94ce1580cd8c/ep105-tiana-mangakahia-and-vanessa-panousis-paint-it-pink.mp3" length="64060835" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>The Sydney Flames team up with the McGrath Foundation for its inaugural Pink Round at the Quaycentre this Friday 24th February from 6.45pm. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 that ‘it’s more than basketball’. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a heart-rending account of Tiana’s personal journey with breast cancer while still at US College, made more profound with Vanessa sharing the impact for her, considering her own experience with the loss of her mother from cancer. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At turns serious and silly, this episode will touch you as hope shines through, Tiana reminding women and men of all ages to stay vigilant and check regularly in her advocacy of breast cancer awareness. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There’s a lot of joy and laughter with these two spirited friends, their mutual support and love makes for an uplifting episode with rip roaring humour served up. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Both Tiana and Ness share the next part of their journey post WNBL season, both suiting up for the NBL1; Tiana in the North and Ness in the East. We also hear more on Tiana’s addition to the extended Opals Squad in prep for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. Another world class women’s hoops event hosted in Sydney this July. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Loads to unpack in this one… &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep104: LIVE Game Call from the Quaycentre - Syd Flames Vs Melb Boomers</title><itunes:title>Ep104: LIVE Game Call from the Quaycentre - Syd Flames Vs Melb Boomers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[LIVE GAME CALL from the Quaycentre <br /><br />It's the final game of the WNBL Indigenous Round and hosts' Sydney Flames take on Melbourne Boomers. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[LIVE GAME CALL from the Quaycentre <br /><br />It's the final game of the WNBL Indigenous Round and hosts' Sydney Flames take on Melbourne Boomers. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52779026</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9c4ac47b-c092-4254-8140-f5e829570638/dbbc5871368986c2eeb1fe8465a7f8ec.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 05:55:47 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/185c8eb8-6020-4c16-9d5c-4625baeb8ed5/ep104-live-game-call-from-the-quaycentre-syd-flames-vs-melb-boo.mp3" length="110637558" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:55:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>LIVE GAME CALL from the Quaycentre &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It&apos;s the final game of the WNBL Indigenous Round and hosts&apos; Sydney Flames take on Melbourne Boomers. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep103: Zoe Richards - the road less travelled</title><itunes:title>Ep103: Zoe Richards - the road less travelled</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In an inspiring episode we talk with up-and-coming New Zealand talent Zoe Richards. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />We travel back to her US college years at two small college towns, culminating in a championship in her senior year at Eckerd College (Flo) after bitter disappointment the year before. We also hear about a pivotal conversation with a mentor in her senior high school years that literally defined her approach - hard work. As a self-confessed ‘low key’ player, Zoe was determined that hard work would help get her noticed and it paid off. <br /><br />Her journey to the National Team, the Tall Ferns, was an unconventional one. She shares her story of the road less travelled, an inspirational one of hard work, passion, and perseverance. From the delightful surprise when she got that unexpected phone call that led her to representing her country for the first time to taking the court with her childhood heroes. Her message to young girls is a timeless one - passion and hard work can lead to reaching your wildest dreams. <br /><br />Currently playing in Luxembourg with Amis du Basket Contern, Zoe has relished the role of an impact player, and has gained confidence in her game. Keen to see where the road leads her, she’d love to return to Australia, where she played in the NBL1 with the Rockingham Flames and maybe suit up for the WNBL one day as her role models have before her. <br /><br />We want to thank New Zealand hoops expert Linden Moore for taking the mic on this episode and sharing our journey at Shooting The Breeze in elevating women’s hoops from around the world. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In an inspiring episode we talk with up-and-coming New Zealand talent Zoe Richards. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />We travel back to her US college years at two small college towns, culminating in a championship in her senior year at Eckerd College (Flo) after bitter disappointment the year before. We also hear about a pivotal conversation with a mentor in her senior high school years that literally defined her approach - hard work. As a self-confessed ‘low key’ player, Zoe was determined that hard work would help get her noticed and it paid off. <br /><br />Her journey to the National Team, the Tall Ferns, was an unconventional one. She shares her story of the road less travelled, an inspirational one of hard work, passion, and perseverance. From the delightful surprise when she got that unexpected phone call that led her to representing her country for the first time to taking the court with her childhood heroes. Her message to young girls is a timeless one - passion and hard work can lead to reaching your wildest dreams. <br /><br />Currently playing in Luxembourg with Amis du Basket Contern, Zoe has relished the role of an impact player, and has gained confidence in her game. Keen to see where the road leads her, she’d love to return to Australia, where she played in the NBL1 with the Rockingham Flames and maybe suit up for the WNBL one day as her role models have before her. <br /><br />We want to thank New Zealand hoops expert Linden Moore for taking the mic on this episode and sharing our journey at Shooting The Breeze in elevating women’s hoops from around the world. <br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52759806</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cad79f63-46c7-41be-9e53-045d84132478/e783c06cdae184bc8b5397d74671d47a.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 04:30:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a2e27a0b-3869-4854-8359-04606587cc64/ep103-zoe-richards-the-road-less-travelled.mp3" length="56729799" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In an inspiring episode we talk with up-and-coming New Zealand talent Zoe Richards. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We travel back to her US college years at two small college towns, culminating in a championship in her senior year at Eckerd College (Flo) after bitter disappointment the year before. We also hear about a pivotal conversation with a mentor in her senior high school years that literally defined her approach - hard work. As a self-confessed ‘low key’ player, Zoe was determined that hard work would help get her noticed and it paid off. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Her journey to the National Team, the Tall Ferns, was an unconventional one. She shares her story of the road less travelled, an inspirational one of hard work, passion, and perseverance. From the delightful surprise when she got that unexpected phone call that led her to representing her country for the first time to taking the court with her childhood heroes. Her message to young girls is a timeless one - passion and hard work can lead to reaching your wildest dreams. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Currently playing in Luxembourg with Amis du Basket Contern, Zoe has relished the role of an impact player, and has gained confidence in her game. Keen to see where the road leads her, she’d love to return to Australia, where she played in the NBL1 with the Rockingham Flames and maybe suit up for the WNBL one day as her role models have before her. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We want to thank New Zealand hoops expert Linden Moore for taking the mic on this episode and sharing our journey at Shooting The Breeze in elevating women’s hoops from around the world. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep102: Coach Kennedy Kereama - that&apos;s The Spirit</title><itunes:title>Ep102: Coach Kennedy Kereama - that&apos;s The Spirit</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this episode we talk to Coach Kennedy Kereama, Head Coach of the Bendigo Spirit. <br /><br />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’. <br /><br />As one of the most experienced leadership groups of any of the WNBL teams, he encourages an all-team approach where ‘everybody brings something to the table’. <br /><br />We’re grateful that Coach Kennedy takes a moment to relfect on the season, sharing some of his hard earned lessons on his journey from NZ to regional Vic and the WNBL, coaching in the often financially fragile women’s leagues, including the NZ National women’s team the Tall Ferns and the WNBL’s first Kiwi team. <br /><br />He talks of his respect for fellow WNBL coaches and the often lonely road they share at the elite level, as well as the key people on his coaching journey that has shaped his own coaching style that’s reflected in the Spirit’s identity.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we talk to Coach Kennedy Kereama, Head Coach of the Bendigo Spirit. <br /><br />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’. <br /><br />As one of the most experienced leadership groups of any of the WNBL teams, he encourages an all-team approach where ‘everybody brings something to the table’. <br /><br />We’re grateful that Coach Kennedy takes a moment to relfect on the season, sharing some of his hard earned lessons on his journey from NZ to regional Vic and the WNBL, coaching in the often financially fragile women’s leagues, including the NZ National women’s team the Tall Ferns and the WNBL’s first Kiwi team. <br /><br />He talks of his respect for fellow WNBL coaches and the often lonely road they share at the elite level, as well as the key people on his coaching journey that has shaped his own coaching style that’s reflected in the Spirit’s identity.<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52679491</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dbe12a1a-221f-41f0-a494-e7aa4d7be3cb/0f2e01584f757cbe9cd255c7033a19d0.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:30:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a9ccc9a5-492c-49e9-95dc-cc413ca71f08/ep102-coach-kennedy-kereama-that-s-the-spirit.mp3" length="68263810" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this episode we talk to Coach Kennedy Kereama, Head Coach of the Bendigo Spirit. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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’. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As one of the most experienced leadership groups of any of the WNBL teams, he encourages an all-team approach where ‘everybody brings something to the table’. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful that Coach Kennedy takes a moment to relfect on the season, sharing some of his hard earned lessons on his journey from NZ to regional Vic and the WNBL, coaching in the often financially fragile women’s leagues, including the NZ National women’s team the Tall Ferns and the WNBL’s first Kiwi team. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He talks of his respect for fellow WNBL coaches and the often lonely road they share at the elite level, as well as the key people on his coaching journey that has shaped his own coaching style that’s reflected in the Spirit’s identity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep101: Daughter&apos;s and Dad&apos;s Active and Empowered with Prof Phil Morgan</title><itunes:title>Ep101: Daughter&apos;s and Dad&apos;s Active and Empowered with Prof Phil Morgan</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Every 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. <br /><br />Phil, in his first Australian podcast, tells us about this exciting multi-faceted initiative and the basketball program developed with Basketball NSW.<br /><br />Leveraging talented researchers across multiple disciplines, the program positively impacts girl’s physical, emotional and socio well-being as well as connecting dad's to their daughters in a meaningful way and generating a groundswell of gender equity advocates that dad’s are embracing. <br /><br />At the heart of this research and the program that is now quite literally sweeping the world is a chance for girls to realise their potential in a sporting context and beyond, alongside their significant male role models who equally benefit from an enriched relationship. <br /><br />This is powerful stuff, and the testimonials speak for themselves. Something special is happening here.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />NSW have some Daughters and Dads basketball programs starting this term at various locations. For more information to join the current program or train as a facilitator we have included some contact details and links here:<br /><br />Daughter’s &amp; Dad’s Basketball Term 1 Registration: <a href="https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=103018" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=103018</a> <br /><br />Website: <a href="https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/about/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/about/</a> <br /><br />General Enquiries: <a href="https://newcastle.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">anna.rayward@newcastle.edu.au</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Every 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. <br /><br />Phil, in his first Australian podcast, tells us about this exciting multi-faceted initiative and the basketball program developed with Basketball NSW.<br /><br />Leveraging talented researchers across multiple disciplines, the program positively impacts girl’s physical, emotional and socio well-being as well as connecting dad's to their daughters in a meaningful way and generating a groundswell of gender equity advocates that dad’s are embracing. <br /><br />At the heart of this research and the program that is now quite literally sweeping the world is a chance for girls to realise their potential in a sporting context and beyond, alongside their significant male role models who equally benefit from an enriched relationship. <br /><br />This is powerful stuff, and the testimonials speak for themselves. Something special is happening here.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />NSW have some Daughters and Dads basketball programs starting this term at various locations. For more information to join the current program or train as a facilitator we have included some contact details and links here:<br /><br />Daughter’s &amp; Dad’s Basketball Term 1 Registration: <a href="https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=103018" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=103018</a> <br /><br />Website: <a href="https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/about/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/about/</a> <br /><br />General Enquiries: <a href="https://newcastle.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">anna.rayward@newcastle.edu.au</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52612458</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/79eecba7-9400-429e-9f09-f354a66a0104/ad21e0919c54583ff242149b27e60603.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 03:30:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9e0b43cc-d962-4f49-8249-1905ed8145b6/ep101-daughters-and-dad-s-active-and-empowered-with-prof-phil-m.mp3" length="69797344" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Every 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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Phil, in his first Australian podcast, tells us about this exciting multi-faceted initiative and the basketball program developed with Basketball NSW.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Leveraging talented researchers across multiple disciplines, the program positively impacts girl’s physical, emotional and socio well-being as well as connecting dad&apos;s to their daughters in a meaningful way and generating a groundswell of gender equity advocates that dad’s are embracing. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the heart of this research and the program that is now quite literally sweeping the world is a chance for girls to realise their potential in a sporting context and beyond, alongside their significant male role models who equally benefit from an enriched relationship. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is powerful stuff, and the testimonials speak for themselves. Something special is happening here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;NSW have some Daughters and Dads basketball programs starting this term at various locations. For more information to join the current program or train as a facilitator we have included some contact details and links here:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Daughter’s &amp;amp; Dad’s Basketball Term 1 Registration: &lt;a href=&quot;https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=103018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=103018&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Website: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/about/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/about/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;General Enquiries: &lt;a href=&quot;https://newcastle.edu.au&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;anna.rayward@newcastle.edu.au&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep100 Part 2: Are the WNBL and clubs losing the hearts &amp; minds of the Super Fan?</title><itunes:title>Ep100 Part 2: Are the WNBL and clubs losing the hearts &amp; minds of the Super Fan?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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.<br /><br />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 more work.<br /><br />We are grateful to our amazing fan panel, Claire Nimmo from Victoria, Lily Pedvin from Canberra and Nick Walker from Sydney, and hope this opens conversations for fans and clubs to benefit the future of the game. <br /><br />Enjoy Part Two!<br /><br />In Series 3 Episode 69 we featured Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial &amp; Events at Sky Sport, who brilliantly conveyed the value of the fan and how vital their inclusion is in the evolution of the sport. ICYMI Ep69: Time to Soar Aotearoa Hoops can be heard here: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3EBGgeY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://apple.co/3EBGgeY</a> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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.<br /><br />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 more work.<br /><br />We are grateful to our amazing fan panel, Claire Nimmo from Victoria, Lily Pedvin from Canberra and Nick Walker from Sydney, and hope this opens conversations for fans and clubs to benefit the future of the game. <br /><br />Enjoy Part Two!<br /><br />In Series 3 Episode 69 we featured Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial &amp; Events at Sky Sport, who brilliantly conveyed the value of the fan and how vital their inclusion is in the evolution of the sport. ICYMI Ep69: Time to Soar Aotearoa Hoops can be heard here: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3EBGgeY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://apple.co/3EBGgeY</a> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52527682</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/38f2efa6-d9ca-492d-8612-ac2b4e47c3a3/cd2237075d004dd84c68530bfe8d2fa1.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2807cf56-dd70-4f12-b4c4-e805dc8fbe75/ep100-are-the-wnbl-and-clubs-losing-the-hearts-and-minds-of-the.mp3" length="58988530" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In 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&apos;s basketball in Australia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 more work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are grateful to our amazing fan panel, Claire Nimmo from Victoria, Lily Pedvin from Canberra and Nick Walker from Sydney, and hope this opens conversations for fans and clubs to benefit the future of the game. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy Part Two!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Series 3 Episode 69 we featured Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial &amp;amp; Events at Sky Sport, who brilliantly conveyed the value of the fan and how vital their inclusion is in the evolution of the sport. ICYMI Ep69: Time to Soar Aotearoa Hoops can be heard here: Apple: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3EBGgeY&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3EBGgeY&lt;/a&gt; Spotify: &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep100 Part 1: Are the WNBL and clubs losing the hearts &amp; minds of the Super Fan?</title><itunes:title>Ep100 Part 1: Are the WNBL and clubs losing the hearts &amp; minds of the Super Fan?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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!<br /><br />Welcome back to Shooting The Breeze as Series 4 returns after the festive season. <br /><br />In Series 3 Episode 69 we featured Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial &amp; Events at Sky Sport, who brilliantly conveyed the value of the fan and how vital their inclusion is in the evolution of the sport. <br /><br />So, we spoke to them! <br /><br />Joining our host's Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind we welcome a small and dedicated panel of WNBL super fans and Shooting The Breeze listeners, Claire Nimmo from Victoria, Lily Pedvin from Canberra and Nick Walker from Sydney for an honest and insightful double-feature podcast. <br /><br />It was a huge discussion, our biggest podcast and maybe most important to date. We recorded this in early January, giving us a real glimpse into the hearts and minds of our super fans and their view of professional women's basketball in Australia. <br /><br />We are grateful to our passionate fan panel, and hope this opens conversations for fans and clubs to benefit the future of the game. <br /><br />Enjoy Part One! <br /><br /><br />ICYMI Justin Nelson Ep69: Time to Soar Aotearoa Hoops can be heard here: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3EBGgeY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://apple.co/3EBGgeY</a> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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!<br /><br />Welcome back to Shooting The Breeze as Series 4 returns after the festive season. <br /><br />In Series 3 Episode 69 we featured Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial &amp; Events at Sky Sport, who brilliantly conveyed the value of the fan and how vital their inclusion is in the evolution of the sport. <br /><br />So, we spoke to them! <br /><br />Joining our host's Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind we welcome a small and dedicated panel of WNBL super fans and Shooting The Breeze listeners, Claire Nimmo from Victoria, Lily Pedvin from Canberra and Nick Walker from Sydney for an honest and insightful double-feature podcast. <br /><br />It was a huge discussion, our biggest podcast and maybe most important to date. We recorded this in early January, giving us a real glimpse into the hearts and minds of our super fans and their view of professional women's basketball in Australia. <br /><br />We are grateful to our passionate fan panel, and hope this opens conversations for fans and clubs to benefit the future of the game. <br /><br />Enjoy Part One! <br /><br /><br />ICYMI Justin Nelson Ep69: Time to Soar Aotearoa Hoops can be heard here: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3EBGgeY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://apple.co/3EBGgeY</a> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! <br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52458581</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3349f8c-2b5e-4306-9c97-8b8431f8dd95/83c60c5369bb141ed2855fd63d581687.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/728f59ca-ac5a-4b0f-8e76-fe8470bef7f0/ep100-super-fan-hearts-and-minds-part-1.mp3" length="62610900" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this first part of a bumper episode, we’re thrilled to spotlight the most valuable member of any professional women&apos;s sports team - the fan!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Welcome back to Shooting The Breeze as Series 4 returns after the festive season. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Series 3 Episode 69 we featured Justin Nelson, Head of Commercial &amp;amp; Events at Sky Sport, who brilliantly conveyed the value of the fan and how vital their inclusion is in the evolution of the sport. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, we spoke to them! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Joining our host&apos;s Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind we welcome a small and dedicated panel of WNBL super fans and Shooting The Breeze listeners, Claire Nimmo from Victoria, Lily Pedvin from Canberra and Nick Walker from Sydney for an honest and insightful double-feature podcast. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It was a huge discussion, our biggest podcast and maybe most important to date. We recorded this in early January, giving us a real glimpse into the hearts and minds of our super fans and their view of professional women&apos;s basketball in Australia. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are grateful to our passionate fan panel, and hope this opens conversations for fans and clubs to benefit the future of the game. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy Part One! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;ICYMI Justin Nelson Ep69: Time to Soar Aotearoa Hoops can be heard here: Apple: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3EBGgeY&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3EBGgeY&lt;/a&gt; Spotify: &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/3OwjmtU&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep99: Live from Qudos Bank Arena it&apos;s The Breeze Pod</title><itunes:title>Ep99: Live from Qudos Bank Arena it&apos;s The Breeze Pod</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It's our final podcast for 2022 and we're LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena on NY Eve Eve!<br /><br />Home team Sydney Flames match up with UCCaps in the OG Freeway series.<br /><br />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 &amp; Sydney Kings, Chris Pongrass.<br /><br />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 synergies between tech innovation and women's hoops. We're excited to see the opportunities that this can present in the future.<br /><br />Talking with Sydney Flames CEO Chris Pongrass, we get a candid insight into the transformation of the Flames BTS, some of the challenges faced by the organisation and how this impacts the team.<br /><br />It's been a tough season for these two teams and we get real on fan perspectives.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's our final podcast for 2022 and we're LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena on NY Eve Eve!<br /><br />Home team Sydney Flames match up with UCCaps in the OG Freeway series.<br /><br />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 &amp; Sydney Kings, Chris Pongrass.<br /><br />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 synergies between tech innovation and women's hoops. We're excited to see the opportunities that this can present in the future.<br /><br />Talking with Sydney Flames CEO Chris Pongrass, we get a candid insight into the transformation of the Flames BTS, some of the challenges faced by the organisation and how this impacts the team.<br /><br />It's been a tough season for these two teams and we get real on fan perspectives.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep99-live-from-qudos-bank-arena-it-s-the-breeze-pod--52311630]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52311630</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/184e72ae-6d45-4d76-b81e-335fb007f781/4027581236a42c52cc1d553d75016996.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 04:01:51 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2e9210b7-41e5-42b7-a647-19ae34f5003c/ep99-live-from-qudos-bank-arena-it-s-the-breeze-pod.mp3" length="62135902" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It&apos;s our final podcast for 2022 and we&apos;re LIVE from Qudos Bank Arena on NY Eve Eve!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Home team Sydney Flames match up with UCCaps in the OG Freeway series.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 &amp;amp; Sydney Kings, Chris Pongrass.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We talk about the WNBL season so far and get a glimpse into Victoria&apos;s role, and her love of hoops from her US College days and how she sees synergies between tech innovation and women&apos;s hoops. We&apos;re excited to see the opportunities that this can present in the future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Talking with Sydney Flames CEO Chris Pongrass, we get a candid insight into the transformation of the Flames BTS, some of the challenges faced by the organisation and how this impacts the team.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It&apos;s been a tough season for these two teams and we get real on fan perspectives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep98: Kylie Gauci PLY - A Glider&apos;s Journey</title><itunes:title>Ep98: Kylie Gauci PLY - A Glider&apos;s Journey</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[An 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.<br /><br />A fiercely competitive player Kylie embodies a relentless work ethic forged in a prolific era for the Gliders. Kylie gives us a look into the privilege and relentless hard work in representing the Green and Gold and signifcantly how empowering it was for her by lifting any preconceptions of people with disabilities.<br /><br />We’re grateful for Kylie’s reflection of that successful era for our Women’s Wheelchair squad and the role models that inspired her drive for success. We also explore some of the challenges in recent years impacting a program once accustomed to a podium finish and the impact of funding on our sports and inequities for disablity sports.<br /><br />She’s an amazing competitor who like so many paralympians love the intense physicality of the game, and although retired from international competition you can still catch Kylie play for the Sydney Metro Blues in the domestic league in which she has amassed a staggering 17 All-Star 5 nominations!<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[An 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.<br /><br />A fiercely competitive player Kylie embodies a relentless work ethic forged in a prolific era for the Gliders. Kylie gives us a look into the privilege and relentless hard work in representing the Green and Gold and signifcantly how empowering it was for her by lifting any preconceptions of people with disabilities.<br /><br />We’re grateful for Kylie’s reflection of that successful era for our Women’s Wheelchair squad and the role models that inspired her drive for success. We also explore some of the challenges in recent years impacting a program once accustomed to a podium finish and the impact of funding on our sports and inequities for disablity sports.<br /><br />She’s an amazing competitor who like so many paralympians love the intense physicality of the game, and although retired from international competition you can still catch Kylie play for the Sydney Metro Blues in the domestic league in which she has amassed a staggering 17 All-Star 5 nominations!<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52252578</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c0547989-9322-4f67-9af2-5ae8ee2aca5d/be57f5bfa36a54ce7a8c60bcb6fc70d9.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 04:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b0b02ce5-1ccb-4278-a0f5-3b92caf6d71d/ep98-kylie-gauci-a-gliders-journey.mp3" length="54896196" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>An 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A fiercely competitive player Kylie embodies a relentless work ethic forged in a prolific era for the Gliders. Kylie gives us a look into the privilege and relentless hard work in representing the Green and Gold and signifcantly how empowering it was for her by lifting any preconceptions of people with disabilities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful for Kylie’s reflection of that successful era for our Women’s Wheelchair squad and the role models that inspired her drive for success. We also explore some of the challenges in recent years impacting a program once accustomed to a podium finish and the impact of funding on our sports and inequities for disablity sports.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She’s an amazing competitor who like so many paralympians love the intense physicality of the game, and although retired from international competition you can still catch Kylie play for the Sydney Metro Blues in the domestic league in which she has amassed a staggering 17 All-Star 5 nominations!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep97: Marena Whittle - For The People</title><itunes:title>Ep97: Marena Whittle - For The People</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s a HUGE pod this week… one of our biggest.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 for South Champions, the Ringwood Hawks, and right now is balling for the Adelaide Lightning in some amazing performances by the team!<br /><br />She’s hugely passionate about meaningful engagement with fans, junior players and the broader community and given that a key point of difference in #womenshoops is the relationships with our communities, Marena shares her hopes of tapping into those compelling stories to help lift the profile of the women's game.<br /><br />True to her need for meaningful connections, she’s an ambassador for the Queer Sporting Alliance as well as studying to help advocate for those in aged care and disability, doing the hard yards to bring lasting impact for others.<br /><br />Listen out for her heartfelt response to NBL Melbourne United star Isaac Humphries’ recent announcement and what it means for her and others.<br /><br />We’re so grateful to Marena for sharing both her own story and her passion for the agency we all hold to advance women's hoops.<br /><br />A whole lot of good things and insights to unpack in this one!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s a HUGE pod this week… one of our biggest.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 for South Champions, the Ringwood Hawks, and right now is balling for the Adelaide Lightning in some amazing performances by the team!<br /><br />She’s hugely passionate about meaningful engagement with fans, junior players and the broader community and given that a key point of difference in #womenshoops is the relationships with our communities, Marena shares her hopes of tapping into those compelling stories to help lift the profile of the women's game.<br /><br />True to her need for meaningful connections, she’s an ambassador for the Queer Sporting Alliance as well as studying to help advocate for those in aged care and disability, doing the hard yards to bring lasting impact for others.<br /><br />Listen out for her heartfelt response to NBL Melbourne United star Isaac Humphries’ recent announcement and what it means for her and others.<br /><br />We’re so grateful to Marena for sharing both her own story and her passion for the agency we all hold to advance women's hoops.<br /><br />A whole lot of good things and insights to unpack in this one!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52199894</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1639187d-3614-4e8d-8583-2aa4df635b9e/7e5bfc05c80cd1d3e6e9bfb3995830e5.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 03:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6f7be6b3-4a67-45be-98ae-71fe565198c6/ep97-marena-whittle-for-the-people.mp3" length="75470236" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:18:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s a HUGE pod this week… one of our biggest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 for South Champions, the Ringwood Hawks, and right now is balling for the Adelaide Lightning in some amazing performances by the team!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She’s hugely passionate about meaningful engagement with fans, junior players and the broader community and given that a key point of difference in #womenshoops is the relationships with our communities, Marena shares her hopes of tapping into those compelling stories to help lift the profile of the women&apos;s game.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;True to her need for meaningful connections, she’s an ambassador for the Queer Sporting Alliance as well as studying to help advocate for those in aged care and disability, doing the hard yards to bring lasting impact for others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen out for her heartfelt response to NBL Melbourne United star Isaac Humphries’ recent announcement and what it means for her and others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re so grateful to Marena for sharing both her own story and her passion for the agency we all hold to advance women&apos;s hoops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A whole lot of good things and insights to unpack in this one!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep96: Sam Pascoe &amp; Shannon Seebohm - Strength in Numbers</title><itunes:title>Ep96: Sam Pascoe &amp; Shannon Seebohm - Strength in Numbers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />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 Bendigo, a game that was fiercely contested with only 2 points bewteen them in a narrow loss by the team.<br /><br />Sam and Shannon share their successful pairing, each working to their strengths in driving the growth, culture, and presence of the only professional women’s sporting team in the whole of Northern Australia. Sam with many years of business development experience in the commercial sector having run her own consulting business, and Shannon with several years of coaching elite womens’s basketball with great success, incl. Coach of The Year accolades in his first WNBL season and a historic Gold Medal winning FIBA U17 Womens World Championship in 2016 with the Australian Saphhires U17 squad defeating the US. <br /><br />Their model underpins a shared value system and mutual trust with a philosophy to do good things on and off the court collectively as role models, and as team mates in what Coach Seebohm refers to as ‘professional excellence’ - one of the key measures of their success. <br /><br />We’re grateful to Sam and Shannon in sharing stories of their experiences from their leadership roles, and of the players past and present in a fascinating glimpse of both the club and its importance in serving the regional community.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />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 Bendigo, a game that was fiercely contested with only 2 points bewteen them in a narrow loss by the team.<br /><br />Sam and Shannon share their successful pairing, each working to their strengths in driving the growth, culture, and presence of the only professional women’s sporting team in the whole of Northern Australia. Sam with many years of business development experience in the commercial sector having run her own consulting business, and Shannon with several years of coaching elite womens’s basketball with great success, incl. Coach of The Year accolades in his first WNBL season and a historic Gold Medal winning FIBA U17 Womens World Championship in 2016 with the Australian Saphhires U17 squad defeating the US. <br /><br />Their model underpins a shared value system and mutual trust with a philosophy to do good things on and off the court collectively as role models, and as team mates in what Coach Seebohm refers to as ‘professional excellence’ - one of the key measures of their success. <br /><br />We’re grateful to Sam and Shannon in sharing stories of their experiences from their leadership roles, and of the players past and present in a fascinating glimpse of both the club and its importance in serving the regional community.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52135520</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/234fd48e-28a2-4241-8300-92b6ee29f9e4/6bee12d95021817e8314604278df38f5.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/00ac358a-0c61-45e5-a8c4-aa0b22b41ac4/ep96-sam-pascoe-shannon-seebohm-strength-in-numbers.mp3" length="61844805" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this week&apos;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A not for profit club in Far North Qld, the Fire&apos;s General Manager Sam Pascoe &amp; 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 Bendigo, a game that was fiercely contested with only 2 points bewteen them in a narrow loss by the team.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sam and Shannon share their successful pairing, each working to their strengths in driving the growth, culture, and presence of the only professional women’s sporting team in the whole of Northern Australia. Sam with many years of business development experience in the commercial sector having run her own consulting business, and Shannon with several years of coaching elite womens’s basketball with great success, incl. Coach of The Year accolades in his first WNBL season and a historic Gold Medal winning FIBA U17 Womens World Championship in 2016 with the Australian Saphhires U17 squad defeating the US. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Their model underpins a shared value system and mutual trust with a philosophy to do good things on and off the court collectively as role models, and as team mates in what Coach Seebohm refers to as ‘professional excellence’ - one of the key measures of their success. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful to Sam and Shannon in sharing stories of their experiences from their leadership roles, and of the players past and present in a fascinating glimpse of both the club and its importance in serving the regional community.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep95: Keely Froling - Captain &amp; Competitor</title><itunes:title>Ep95: Keely Froling - Captain &amp; Competitor</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Playing 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.<br /><br />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 Kings at the home of the hugely successful FIBA Women’s World Cup in a rematch with the Bendigo Spirit.<br /><br />Possibly one of the grittiest athletes, schooled under Marianna Tolo’s leadership and a self-confessed 'white line fever’ player, Keely is fine tuning her leadership skills and understands the need to bring her young squad together and look ahead positively, “it's going to click at some point and we're going to get those win’s rolling on the board”.<br /><br />We’re grateful to Keely for her openness in sharing on the diffciulties of her college experience and no doubt this has shaped the resilience and grit she’s known for as one of the youngest players to enter the league. We also get to know her a little bit more off the court away from the nation's biggest city, and of course we go off-script with the usual hilarious results - listen out for that one!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Playing 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.<br /><br />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 Kings at the home of the hugely successful FIBA Women’s World Cup in a rematch with the Bendigo Spirit.<br /><br />Possibly one of the grittiest athletes, schooled under Marianna Tolo’s leadership and a self-confessed 'white line fever’ player, Keely is fine tuning her leadership skills and understands the need to bring her young squad together and look ahead positively, “it's going to click at some point and we're going to get those win’s rolling on the board”.<br /><br />We’re grateful to Keely for her openness in sharing on the diffciulties of her college experience and no doubt this has shaped the resilience and grit she’s known for as one of the youngest players to enter the league. We also get to know her a little bit more off the court away from the nation's biggest city, and of course we go off-script with the usual hilarious results - listen out for that one!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://shootingthebreeze.media/episodes-masonry/shooting-the-breeze-series-4/]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52072909</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/94962cd1-71f5-48ee-a057-9e89d90b65ad/c13e43c1b565bf69665e3ccbd4a40c06.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4e62f755-620c-45f1-94d5-0ae4d1e6ab13/ep95-keely-froling-captain-competitor.mp3" length="48559944" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Playing 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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&apos;s double header with the Sydney Kings at the home of the hugely successful FIBA Women’s World Cup in a rematch with the Bendigo Spirit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Possibly one of the grittiest athletes, schooled under Marianna Tolo’s leadership and a self-confessed &apos;white line fever’ player, Keely is fine tuning her leadership skills and understands the need to bring her young squad together and look ahead positively, “it&apos;s going to click at some point and we&apos;re going to get those win’s rolling on the board”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful to Keely for her openness in sharing on the diffciulties of her college experience and no doubt this has shaped the resilience and grit she’s known for as one of the youngest players to enter the league. We also get to know her a little bit more off the court away from the nation&apos;s biggest city, and of course we go off-script with the usual hilarious results - listen out for that one!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep94: Nat Hurst - Lightning Let Loose</title><itunes:title>Ep94: Nat Hurst - Lightning Let Loose</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[This week Nat Hurst Head Coach of the Adelaide Lightning joins us.<br /><br />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’.<br /><br />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 culture.<br /><br />We talk about the ‘character building’ start to their gruelling on the road schedule against tough opposition, as well as the building antcipation of their first home game with the support of the team's new owners Pelligra Group.<br /><br />A fun insightful pod with Nat who is determined to empower her players to explore their talent on court by trusting the process and hard work, ”…part of my job is to try and like we just said flick that switch a little bit earlier and I just want them to let loose and to just go out there - I’ve got a bunch of hoopers.”<br /><br />We’re grateful to Nat for sharing amazing insights into the team, and glimpses behind the scenes of both the challenges and thrills of leading the Lightning. Listen out for her thoughts on the growing talent pool of Aussie hoopers signalling a new era for the league and Australian #womenshoops.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This week Nat Hurst Head Coach of the Adelaide Lightning joins us.<br /><br />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’.<br /><br />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 culture.<br /><br />We talk about the ‘character building’ start to their gruelling on the road schedule against tough opposition, as well as the building antcipation of their first home game with the support of the team's new owners Pelligra Group.<br /><br />A fun insightful pod with Nat who is determined to empower her players to explore their talent on court by trusting the process and hard work, ”…part of my job is to try and like we just said flick that switch a little bit earlier and I just want them to let loose and to just go out there - I’ve got a bunch of hoopers.”<br /><br />We’re grateful to Nat for sharing amazing insights into the team, and glimpses behind the scenes of both the challenges and thrills of leading the Lightning. Listen out for her thoughts on the growing talent pool of Aussie hoopers signalling a new era for the league and Australian #womenshoops.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep94-nat-hurst-lightning-let-loose--52005260]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52005260</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/91e09408-76b5-428a-8d26-a7b97bbc9639/2ca14afbedef0db6cd322c8aefef0826.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/964acd55-8f65-4e46-b6f9-11cccbbe3633/ep94-nat-hurst-lightning-let-loose.mp3" length="48618449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>This week Nat Hurst Head Coach of the Adelaide Lightning joins us.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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’.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 culture.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We talk about the ‘character building’ start to their gruelling on the road schedule against tough opposition, as well as the building antcipation of their first home game with the support of the team&apos;s new owners Pelligra Group.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A fun insightful pod with Nat who is determined to empower her players to explore their talent on court by trusting the process and hard work, ”…part of my job is to try and like we just said flick that switch a little bit earlier and I just want them to let loose and to just go out there - I’ve got a bunch of hoopers.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re grateful to Nat for sharing amazing insights into the team, and glimpses behind the scenes of both the challenges and thrills of leading the Lightning. Listen out for her thoughts on the growing talent pool of Aussie hoopers signalling a new era for the league and Australian #womenshoops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep93: WNBL Highs &amp; Lows and a Cheeseburger on the side</title><itunes:title>Ep93: WNBL Highs &amp; Lows and a Cheeseburger on the side</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[This week we Shoot the Breeze on some high octane WNBL action!<br /><br />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!<br /><br />In this podcast our hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind ride the proverbial highs and lows of the best women’s hoops in the country. In the first 2 rounds we witnessed eye watering stats, with multiple teams posting 100+ point games, double digit star performances as well as gut wrenching injuries that will set back teams for the season.<br /><br />We also saw benches played and young talent emerge across the league as teams look to gain an edge in a tough season.<br /><br />WNBL is the main course dished out, but we’re not kidding about the burgers!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This week we Shoot the Breeze on some high octane WNBL action!<br /><br />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!<br /><br />In this podcast our hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind ride the proverbial highs and lows of the best women’s hoops in the country. In the first 2 rounds we witnessed eye watering stats, with multiple teams posting 100+ point games, double digit star performances as well as gut wrenching injuries that will set back teams for the season.<br /><br />We also saw benches played and young talent emerge across the league as teams look to gain an edge in a tough season.<br /><br />WNBL is the main course dished out, but we’re not kidding about the burgers!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep93-wnbl-highs-lows-and-a-cheeseburger-on-the-side--51925971]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51925971</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/789a7210-62a6-4b91-b016-4b7596d15128/e2d48abfc8518fb7fd71c6c7dc616cf9.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d7da9838-fe1e-4556-bcd2-31b71e715d52/ep93-wnbl-highs-lows-a-cheeseburger-on-the-side.mp3" length="55625568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>This week we Shoot the Breeze on some high octane WNBL action!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this podcast our hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind ride the proverbial highs and lows of the best women’s hoops in the country. In the first 2 rounds we witnessed eye watering stats, with multiple teams posting 100+ point games, double digit star performances as well as gut wrenching injuries that will set back teams for the season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also saw benches played and young talent emerge across the league as teams look to gain an edge in a tough season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WNBL is the main course dished out, but we’re not kidding about the burgers!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep92: Mackenzie Chatfield Watch her Fly!</title><itunes:title>Ep92: Mackenzie Chatfield Watch her Fly!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural Tauihi league has recently finished and was an amazing showcase of New Zealand women’s basketball.<br /><br />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 Girls High School putting in a commanding 12 assists to help them bring in the silverware.<br /><br />At only 17, Mackenzie recently graduated from Westlake and is about to embark on her hoop dreams of attending US College and improving her game, “My goal every day is to wake up and get better whether that's 1% 2% whatever…”   Eager to learn and inspired by her development experience at the Northern Kāhu, one of five teams in the Tauihi League alongside basketball stars Micaela Cocks, Tahlia Tupaea and Krystal Leger-Walker she understands to be your best you need to work alongside and learn from the best.<br /><br />  Her recent stint as part of New Zealand’s U18 Asia Cup Campaign was key for both her exposure to the highly competitive international level of basketball as well as motivation to develop her own game.  <br /><br />Mackenzie is our first developing talent on Shooting the Breeze from across the Tasman, and with a maturity beyond her years watch her fly!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The inaugural Tauihi league has recently finished and was an amazing showcase of New Zealand women’s basketball.<br /><br />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 Girls High School putting in a commanding 12 assists to help them bring in the silverware.<br /><br />At only 17, Mackenzie recently graduated from Westlake and is about to embark on her hoop dreams of attending US College and improving her game, “My goal every day is to wake up and get better whether that's 1% 2% whatever…”   Eager to learn and inspired by her development experience at the Northern Kāhu, one of five teams in the Tauihi League alongside basketball stars Micaela Cocks, Tahlia Tupaea and Krystal Leger-Walker she understands to be your best you need to work alongside and learn from the best.<br /><br />  Her recent stint as part of New Zealand’s U18 Asia Cup Campaign was key for both her exposure to the highly competitive international level of basketball as well as motivation to develop her own game.  <br /><br />Mackenzie is our first developing talent on Shooting the Breeze from across the Tasman, and with a maturity beyond her years watch her fly!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep92-mackenzie-chatfield-watch-her-fly--51858786]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51858786</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ad9c995a-a4f0-45ef-8c01-3d12b308957e/9250441ba7c7ebfd5c7842758b926434.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/202900be-7619-4211-b8ab-7a2f3e9cf001/ep92-mackenzie-chatfield-with-linden-moore-watch-her-fly.mp3" length="52336204" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>The inaugural Tauihi league has recently finished and was an amazing showcase of New Zealand women’s basketball.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 Girls High School putting in a commanding 12 assists to help them bring in the silverware.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At only 17, Mackenzie recently graduated from Westlake and is about to embark on her hoop dreams of attending US College and improving her game, “My goal every day is to wake up and get better whether that&apos;s 1% 2% whatever…”   Eager to learn and inspired by her development experience at the Northern Kāhu, one of five teams in the Tauihi League alongside basketball stars Micaela Cocks, Tahlia Tupaea and Krystal Leger-Walker she understands to be your best you need to work alongside and learn from the best.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  Her recent stint as part of New Zealand’s U18 Asia Cup Campaign was key for both her exposure to the highly competitive international level of basketball as well as motivation to develop her own game.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mackenzie is our first developing talent on Shooting the Breeze from across the Tasman, and with a maturity beyond her years watch her fly!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep91: Part 2 WNBL23 Preview</title><itunes:title>Ep91: Part 2 WNBL23 Preview</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Join 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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Finally, to round it off we cover the Sydney Flames and the Townsville Fire, two teams that have some exciting additions in both local talent and imports, and no doubt a fire in their belly after a disappointing run last season.<br /><br />We’d love to hear your feedback, don’t forget to drop us a line and let us know your thoughts and suggestions.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />The WNBL23 fixture: <a href="https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf" rel="noopener">https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Join 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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Finally, to round it off we cover the Sydney Flames and the Townsville Fire, two teams that have some exciting additions in both local talent and imports, and no doubt a fire in their belly after a disappointing run last season.<br /><br />We’d love to hear your feedback, don’t forget to drop us a line and let us know your thoughts and suggestions.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />The WNBL23 fixture: <a href="https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf" rel="noopener">https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep91-part-2-wnbl23-preview--51760826]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51760826</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a1d31797-1654-4a87-bb66-b25373725e9b/b1fcdd89f7284090c48fd80ccbf2096e.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:45:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7ca3b384-ac44-47ca-96fa-e7eb4e32c77b/ep91-part-2-wnbl-23-preview.mp3" length="43902183" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Join 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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally, to round it off we cover the Sydney Flames and the Townsville Fire, two teams that have some exciting additions in both local talent and imports, and no doubt a fire in their belly after a disappointing run last season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’d love to hear your feedback, don’t forget to drop us a line and let us know your thoughts and suggestions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The WNBL23 fixture: &lt;a href=&quot;https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep90: Part 1 WNBL23 Preview</title><itunes:title>Ep90: Part 1 WNBL23 Preview</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Join 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.<br /><br />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 Bendigo Spirit and to round it out we look at the new look outfit at the University of Canberra Capitals.<br /><br />We’d love to hear your feedback, any intel or insights - drop us a line and share your thoughts.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />The WNBL23 fixture: <a href="https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf" rel="noopener">https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf</a><br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Join 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.<br /><br />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 Bendigo Spirit and to round it out we look at the new look outfit at the University of Canberra Capitals.<br /><br />We’d love to hear your feedback, any intel or insights - drop us a line and share your thoughts.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />The WNBL23 fixture: <a href="https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf" rel="noopener">https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf</a><br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep90-part-1-wnbl23-preview--51668752]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51668752</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3c7b07cf-aa3c-4a87-95ce-0e36f04a2e03/a26282c1beb5508f2be21cf37fc3642b.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:45:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2673a311-5edd-4e25-aaaa-a62bbe812138/ep90-part-1-wnbl-preview.mp3" length="38630458" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>40:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Join 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 Bendigo Spirit and to round it out we look at the new look outfit at the University of Canberra Capitals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’d love to hear your feedback, any intel or insights - drop us a line and share your thoughts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The WNBL23 fixture: &lt;a href=&quot;https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220050_WNBL_22-23_Season_Fixture.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep89: Born to Run with Nick Lawrence</title><itunes:title>Ep89: Born to Run with Nick Lawrence</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Nick 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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Nick connected initially with co-host Jacinta at one of their favourite ‘runs’, a regular pick-up hoops gathering held at the Central Coast, and more recently joined our Shooting The Breeze game during the FIBA Women's World Cup where some of our listeners and pod guests from far and wide connected, played and hung out afterwards at a pub lunch. Some of our community with their varying backgrounds from all over the world will feature in this photographic essay and also featured in an ABC sports piece (link below). <br /><br />Nick also talks about the great meritocracy that is pick-up hoops - where no one cares what you do for a living, and diversity abounds, friendships and connections are made around a true love of the game where it’s all about 'getting a ball in a hoop'.<br /><br />Nick shares the places he’s travelled and the wonderful characters he’s met, often forging lasting friendships along the way.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Pick Up People exhibition till December:<br />Starts Thursday November 10 2022<br />Backyard at The Alex<br />35 Henderson Road Alexandria 2015<br /><a href="https://pickuppeople.co" rel="noopener">https://pickuppeople.co</a><br /><br />ABC Sports piece on Shooting The Breeze community: <a href="https://ab.co/3TmG35X" rel="noopener">https://ab.co/3TmG35X</a><br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nick 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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Nick connected initially with co-host Jacinta at one of their favourite ‘runs’, a regular pick-up hoops gathering held at the Central Coast, and more recently joined our Shooting The Breeze game during the FIBA Women's World Cup where some of our listeners and pod guests from far and wide connected, played and hung out afterwards at a pub lunch. Some of our community with their varying backgrounds from all over the world will feature in this photographic essay and also featured in an ABC sports piece (link below). <br /><br />Nick also talks about the great meritocracy that is pick-up hoops - where no one cares what you do for a living, and diversity abounds, friendships and connections are made around a true love of the game where it’s all about 'getting a ball in a hoop'.<br /><br />Nick shares the places he’s travelled and the wonderful characters he’s met, often forging lasting friendships along the way.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Pick Up People exhibition till December:<br />Starts Thursday November 10 2022<br />Backyard at The Alex<br />35 Henderson Road Alexandria 2015<br /><a href="https://pickuppeople.co" rel="noopener">https://pickuppeople.co</a><br /><br />ABC Sports piece on Shooting The Breeze community: <a href="https://ab.co/3TmG35X" rel="noopener">https://ab.co/3TmG35X</a><br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep89-born-to-run-with-nick-lawrence--51639612]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51639612</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0f790d-6a32-4e4a-ba36-c46634d3173b/9fe77cf0add6586b801ffc99bd664bbe.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9009ebd4-0225-47cb-98f1-1d6c09fb26d8/ep89-born-to-run-with-nick-lawrence.mp3" length="45396821" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Nick 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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nick connected initially with co-host Jacinta at one of their favourite ‘runs’, a regular pick-up hoops gathering held at the Central Coast, and more recently joined our Shooting The Breeze game during the FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup where some of our listeners and pod guests from far and wide connected, played and hung out afterwards at a pub lunch. Some of our community with their varying backgrounds from all over the world will feature in this photographic essay and also featured in an ABC sports piece (link below). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nick also talks about the great meritocracy that is pick-up hoops - where no one cares what you do for a living, and diversity abounds, friendships and connections are made around a true love of the game where it’s all about &apos;getting a ball in a hoop&apos;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nick shares the places he’s travelled and the wonderful characters he’s met, often forging lasting friendships along the way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pick Up People exhibition till December:&lt;br /&gt;Starts Thursday November 10 2022&lt;br /&gt;Backyard at The Alex&lt;br /&gt;35 Henderson Road Alexandria 2015&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pickuppeople.co&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://pickuppeople.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;ABC Sports piece on Shooting The Breeze community: &lt;a href=&quot;https://ab.co/3TmG35X&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://ab.co/3TmG35X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep88: Jenna O&apos;Hea Forever an Opal</title><itunes:title>Ep88: Jenna O&apos;Hea Forever an Opal</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Recently 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. <br /><br />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 pod guest Jenni Screen. Beamed onto TV screens live from the Superdome she watched her Opal’s sisters win Bronze on home soil alongside a rapturous home crowd, “…I got to speak about the game I love and speak about the Opals who are all some of my nearest and dearest friends so it was just the perfect opportunity for me and I loved every single second of it.”<br /><br />Relishing in their hard fought battle to overcome adversity and witness this storytelling chapter she could not be prouder of her former team. Jenna shares that sweet perspective from her role as part of the commentary team and some key moments from the tournament.<br /><br />Fittingly as a true team player Jenna continues in her leadership role in advocating the importance of player mental well being. Recently acknowledged as the inspiration for the new WNBL’s ‘Cygnett Community Award’ as a result of her successful campaigning in last year’s Covid impacted season for a mental health round under the auspices of Lifeline as well as having completed a community role for the highly impactful organisation. <br /><br />She also advocates for players to prepare for retirement and to utilise the resources available, as female atheltes often earn much less than their male counterparts, “…as a female athlete you know we put everything into it but don't earn as much so we do need to be better prepared.” <br /><br />There is much to look forward to for Jenna in this next chapter of her career, as she says “watch this space”, and make sure to stick around to hear her response to our unscripted question that had our hosts muting their laughter… in a classic case for Shooting The Breeze listeners of ‘if you know you know’ moment.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Recently 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. <br /><br />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 pod guest Jenni Screen. Beamed onto TV screens live from the Superdome she watched her Opal’s sisters win Bronze on home soil alongside a rapturous home crowd, “…I got to speak about the game I love and speak about the Opals who are all some of my nearest and dearest friends so it was just the perfect opportunity for me and I loved every single second of it.”<br /><br />Relishing in their hard fought battle to overcome adversity and witness this storytelling chapter she could not be prouder of her former team. Jenna shares that sweet perspective from her role as part of the commentary team and some key moments from the tournament.<br /><br />Fittingly as a true team player Jenna continues in her leadership role in advocating the importance of player mental well being. Recently acknowledged as the inspiration for the new WNBL’s ‘Cygnett Community Award’ as a result of her successful campaigning in last year’s Covid impacted season for a mental health round under the auspices of Lifeline as well as having completed a community role for the highly impactful organisation. <br /><br />She also advocates for players to prepare for retirement and to utilise the resources available, as female atheltes often earn much less than their male counterparts, “…as a female athlete you know we put everything into it but don't earn as much so we do need to be better prepared.” <br /><br />There is much to look forward to for Jenna in this next chapter of her career, as she says “watch this space”, and make sure to stick around to hear her response to our unscripted question that had our hosts muting their laughter… in a classic case for Shooting The Breeze listeners of ‘if you know you know’ moment.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep88-jenna-o-hea-forever-an-opal--51570002]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51570002</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1ce991cb-ccf6-44b3-92df-70f43303602d/f57ebc5a2f130fbfcd3bba8695863fc8.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ce29b414-0319-47ed-9dec-d809e95f7eac/ep88-jenna-o-hea-forever-an-opal.mp3" length="51424621" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Recently 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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 pod guest Jenni Screen. Beamed onto TV screens live from the Superdome she watched her Opal’s sisters win Bronze on home soil alongside a rapturous home crowd, “…I got to speak about the game I love and speak about the Opals who are all some of my nearest and dearest friends so it was just the perfect opportunity for me and I loved every single second of it.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Relishing in their hard fought battle to overcome adversity and witness this storytelling chapter she could not be prouder of her former team. Jenna shares that sweet perspective from her role as part of the commentary team and some key moments from the tournament.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fittingly as a true team player Jenna continues in her leadership role in advocating the importance of player mental well being. Recently acknowledged as the inspiration for the new WNBL’s ‘Cygnett Community Award’ as a result of her successful campaigning in last year’s Covid impacted season for a mental health round under the auspices of Lifeline as well as having completed a community role for the highly impactful organisation. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She also advocates for players to prepare for retirement and to utilise the resources available, as female atheltes often earn much less than their male counterparts, “…as a female athlete you know we put everything into it but don&apos;t earn as much so we do need to be better prepared.” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is much to look forward to for Jenna in this next chapter of her career, as she says “watch this space”, and make sure to stick around to hear her response to our unscripted question that had our hosts muting their laughter… in a classic case for Shooting The Breeze listeners of ‘if you know you know’ moment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep87: Shine bright like an Opal FIBAWWC recap with Phina Newton</title><itunes:title>Ep87: Shine bright like an Opal FIBAWWC recap with Phina Newton</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’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.<br /><br />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 witness the return of a legend of Australian Basketball, Lauren ‘LJ’ Jackson. LJ capped off her international career, after returning from retirement at 41 only a few months earlier, with a historic 30 point game against Canada to help the Opals get that podium finish in her final game in the Green and Gold.<br /><br />It’s been a tumultous journey for the Opals as we’ve heard on the podcast over the last 14 months since the Tokyo Olympics and this full circle moment for LJ coincides with the resurgence of the Opals brand that is revered across the globe.<br /><br />It also recaps a very special time for our hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind, each sharing the unique experiences of the tournament, giving us both a glimpse of the extraordinary events that were run in parellel as well as the impact on our home crowd especially for young kids that will talk about this tournament forever.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’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.<br /><br />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 witness the return of a legend of Australian Basketball, Lauren ‘LJ’ Jackson. LJ capped off her international career, after returning from retirement at 41 only a few months earlier, with a historic 30 point game against Canada to help the Opals get that podium finish in her final game in the Green and Gold.<br /><br />It’s been a tumultous journey for the Opals as we’ve heard on the podcast over the last 14 months since the Tokyo Olympics and this full circle moment for LJ coincides with the resurgence of the Opals brand that is revered across the globe.<br /><br />It also recaps a very special time for our hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind, each sharing the unique experiences of the tournament, giving us both a glimpse of the extraordinary events that were run in parellel as well as the impact on our home crowd especially for young kids that will talk about this tournament forever.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep87-shine-bright-like-an-opal-fibawwc-recap-with-phina-newton--51494650]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51494650</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5572edfb-0cdd-4e84-9e7a-0c4ef216d78f/302bf0eeb75fdc050c956808d704bba9.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a7e49ca8-24a5-4676-a95d-3ca822b60493/ep87-shine-bright-like-an-opal-fibawwc-recap-with-phina-newton.mp3" length="56592330" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’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 &amp; ABC emerging sports writer alumni Phina Newton.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 witness the return of a legend of Australian Basketball, Lauren ‘LJ’ Jackson. LJ capped off her international career, after returning from retirement at 41 only a few months earlier, with a historic 30 point game against Canada to help the Opals get that podium finish in her final game in the Green and Gold.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s been a tumultous journey for the Opals as we’ve heard on the podcast over the last 14 months since the Tokyo Olympics and this full circle moment for LJ coincides with the resurgence of the Opals brand that is revered across the globe.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It also recaps a very special time for our hosts Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind, each sharing the unique experiences of the tournament, giving us both a glimpse of the extraordinary events that were run in parellel as well as the impact on our home crowd especially for young kids that will talk about this tournament forever.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Live from the FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup with Megan Hustwaite</title><itunes:title>Live from the FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup with Megan Hustwaite</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s our 100th Podcast as we celebrate LIVE from the FIBA Women’s World Cup!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />It will be a HUGE spectacle!<br /><br />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 event on the planet with 4 tough teams about to go to battle.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s our 100th Podcast as we celebrate LIVE from the FIBA Women’s World Cup!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />It will be a HUGE spectacle!<br /><br />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 event on the planet with 4 tough teams about to go to battle.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-the-fiba-women-s-world-cup-with-megan-hustwaite--51423409]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51423409</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3fc921f4-2cdc-40b2-8406-66d494b419e1/b0ad18f4ddf82542506e5062a74fd414.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 02:54:29 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ac00646e-7c76-47f2-9b4a-264eeb98db03/live-from-the-fiba-women-s-world-cup-with-megan-hustwaite.mp3" length="60285597" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s our 100th Podcast as we celebrate LIVE from the FIBA Women’s World Cup!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We&apos;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It will be a HUGE spectacle!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 event on the planet with 4 tough teams about to go to battle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep86: Jenni Screen 3, 2, 1, Live from the Arena</title><itunes:title>Ep86: Jenni Screen 3, 2, 1, Live from the Arena</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />She provides amazing insights into her transition to commentary, encompassing the women's game as well as the NBL and how that rounds out her coaching and intel of the game. <br /><br />As a regular guest speaker on the basketball circuit she imparts a lot of wisdom for younger players as well as giving us an honest look into that famous 2006 World Cup Gold Medal.<br /><br />As part of the ESPN Broadcast World Cup crew Screeni will sit courtisde, mic in hand as her Opals sisters battle it out with the worlds best. <br /><br />Catch the FIBA Women’s World Cup on ESPN, Kayo Freebies and Courtside 1891 depending on where you are in the world.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />She provides amazing insights into her transition to commentary, encompassing the women's game as well as the NBL and how that rounds out her coaching and intel of the game. <br /><br />As a regular guest speaker on the basketball circuit she imparts a lot of wisdom for younger players as well as giving us an honest look into that famous 2006 World Cup Gold Medal.<br /><br />As part of the ESPN Broadcast World Cup crew Screeni will sit courtisde, mic in hand as her Opals sisters battle it out with the worlds best. <br /><br />Catch the FIBA Women’s World Cup on ESPN, Kayo Freebies and Courtside 1891 depending on where you are in the world.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep86-jenni-screen-3-2-1-live-from-the-arena--51352270]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51352270</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ba6e92a7-bc8a-4fe2-800d-b92e7655bdb1/ab95d16da2cde9f9b67c82edba080902.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e6187e42-ead5-4a30-ad71-45b74492e3c7/ep86-jenni-screenstb-series-4.mp3" length="54744466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s the FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup and in this episode - technically our 99th including special and bonuse episodes, we feature former Opal and FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup ESPN commentator Jenni Screen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She provides amazing insights into her transition to commentary, encompassing the women&apos;s game as well as the NBL and how that rounds out her coaching and intel of the game. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As a regular guest speaker on the basketball circuit she imparts a lot of wisdom for younger players as well as giving us an honest look into that famous 2006 World Cup Gold Medal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As part of the ESPN Broadcast World Cup crew Screeni will sit courtisde, mic in hand as her Opals sisters battle it out with the worlds best. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Catch the FIBA Women’s World Cup on ESPN, Kayo Freebies and Courtside 1891 depending on where you are in the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep85: Sidelined with Adam McKay, Carley Ernst and Tony Hallam</title><itunes:title>Ep85: Sidelined with Adam McKay, Carley Ernst and Tony Hallam</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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.<br /><br />Having spent 10 years as the Founder and Executive Director of Helping Hoops – a charity running free basketball programs for underprivileged children across Melbourne, Adam finetuned capturing previously untold stories and the power of storytelling to effect postive change.<br /><br />Joining Adam on this insightful panel to take us behind the scenes is player Carley Ernst, returning to the court just a few months after having a baby to fulfil the ultimate prize for a professional athlete, getting that Championship ring, and Melbourne Boomers Chair Tony Hallam.<br /><br />We close off with a preview of the first episode of the documentary with former GM Strategic Initiatives at Indigenous Basketball Australia, Sally Phillips. The first episode ‘More Work To Do’ screened in Melbourne this week ahead of its TV premiere on SBS this Sunday. <br /><br />For any sports lover this is a compelling piece revealing the struggles of professional female atheletes and the very real and profound impact, not just for individuals but for their loved ones and our society.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Sidelined: <a href="https://www.sidelineddoc.com/episodes" rel="noopener">https://www.sidelineddoc.com/episodes</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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.<br /><br />Having spent 10 years as the Founder and Executive Director of Helping Hoops – a charity running free basketball programs for underprivileged children across Melbourne, Adam finetuned capturing previously untold stories and the power of storytelling to effect postive change.<br /><br />Joining Adam on this insightful panel to take us behind the scenes is player Carley Ernst, returning to the court just a few months after having a baby to fulfil the ultimate prize for a professional athlete, getting that Championship ring, and Melbourne Boomers Chair Tony Hallam.<br /><br />We close off with a preview of the first episode of the documentary with former GM Strategic Initiatives at Indigenous Basketball Australia, Sally Phillips. The first episode ‘More Work To Do’ screened in Melbourne this week ahead of its TV premiere on SBS this Sunday. <br /><br />For any sports lover this is a compelling piece revealing the struggles of professional female atheletes and the very real and profound impact, not just for individuals but for their loved ones and our society.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Sidelined: <a href="https://www.sidelineddoc.com/episodes" rel="noopener">https://www.sidelineddoc.com/episodes</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep85-sidelined-with-adam-mckay-carley-ernst-and-tony-hallam--51266001]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51266001</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/99a5e40f-798d-4651-afe5-778c2bf9ced1/fd82c674c2ca65eec537e0f6b617df6f.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:30:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/032b5d36-485d-4e1c-9154-882d23877264/ep85-sidelined-the-fight-for-equality-in-womens-hoops.mp3" length="73785063" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this powerhouse episode we&apos;re talking with Adam McKay - producer &amp; 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Having spent 10 years as the Founder and Executive Director of Helping Hoops – a charity running free basketball programs for underprivileged children across Melbourne, Adam finetuned capturing previously untold stories and the power of storytelling to effect postive change.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Joining Adam on this insightful panel to take us behind the scenes is player Carley Ernst, returning to the court just a few months after having a baby to fulfil the ultimate prize for a professional athlete, getting that Championship ring, and Melbourne Boomers Chair Tony Hallam.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We close off with a preview of the first episode of the documentary with former GM Strategic Initiatives at Indigenous Basketball Australia, Sally Phillips. The first episode ‘More Work To Do’ screened in Melbourne this week ahead of its TV premiere on SBS this Sunday. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For any sports lover this is a compelling piece revealing the struggles of professional female atheletes and the very real and profound impact, not just for individuals but for their loved ones and our society.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sidelined: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sidelineddoc.com/episodes&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://www.sidelineddoc.com/episodes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep84: Michele Timms - slicing and dicing the FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup</title><itunes:title>Ep84: Michele Timms - slicing and dicing the FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Opals Legend Michele Timms joins us to dissect the current state of play for the FIBA Women's World Cup. <br /><br />It's the final countdown with less than 2 weeks until the biggest #womenshoops event on the planet.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />As always there’s some shrewd observations as the world’s eyes focus on Sydney and witness the remarkable return of one of the best, Lauren Jackson, in her fifth Women's World Cup. <br /><br />Timmsy will join the ESPN commenatry line up and in the most socially connected era ever our hope is this FIBAWWC generates a deeper appreciation of women's hoops and ignites a renewal that ripples far and wide from our shores!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />FIBA Women’s World Cup tickets: <a href="https://tickets.womensworldcup.basketball" rel="noopener">https://tickets.womensworldcup.basketball</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Opals Legend Michele Timms joins us to dissect the current state of play for the FIBA Women's World Cup. <br /><br />It's the final countdown with less than 2 weeks until the biggest #womenshoops event on the planet.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />As always there’s some shrewd observations as the world’s eyes focus on Sydney and witness the remarkable return of one of the best, Lauren Jackson, in her fifth Women's World Cup. <br /><br />Timmsy will join the ESPN commenatry line up and in the most socially connected era ever our hope is this FIBAWWC generates a deeper appreciation of women's hoops and ignites a renewal that ripples far and wide from our shores!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />FIBA Women’s World Cup tickets: <a href="https://tickets.womensworldcup.basketball" rel="noopener">https://tickets.womensworldcup.basketball</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep84-michele-timms-slicing-and-dicing-the-fiba-women-s-world-cup--51192378]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51192378</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2b3f21ad-b94f-4b89-85a2-90256e5cf67c/fb91ca54492a7a3611208f5f2d64f288.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e517ea97-a35a-4da0-ac54-36e123b8c132/ep84-michele-timms-stb-series-4.mp3" length="50057058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Opals Legend Michele Timms joins us to dissect the current state of play for the FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It&apos;s the final countdown with less than 2 weeks until the biggest #womenshoops event on the planet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As always there’s some shrewd observations as the world’s eyes focus on Sydney and witness the remarkable return of one of the best, Lauren Jackson, in her fifth Women&apos;s World Cup. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Timmsy will join the ESPN commenatry line up and in the most socially connected era ever our hope is this FIBAWWC generates a deeper appreciation of women&apos;s hoops and ignites a renewal that ripples far and wide from our shores!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;FIBA Women’s World Cup tickets: &lt;a href=&quot;https://tickets.womensworldcup.basketball&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://tickets.womensworldcup.basketball&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep83: Liz and Vik Mills Connecting Coaches Globally</title><itunes:title>Ep83: Liz and Vik Mills Connecting Coaches Globally</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />We explore the universal challenges for women in basketball coaching and from different walks of life, and get a glimpse into the amazing female Coaches that form the Leadership group including previous pod guest Sydney Kings assistant Coach Fleur McIntyre.<br /><br />Other mentors include: Spain's Coach Anna Montanana, Senegal's Coach Khady Diop, Cape Verde's Coach Mery Andrade, USA/Canada's Coach Brittni Donaldson, France's Coach Lauriane Dolt and Belgium's Gaelle Bouzin.<br /><br />It’s a remarkable close up view of two trailblazers with a shared history of coaching basketball in their youth - on their vision for positive change and a lasting legacy, and the enormous opportunity to connect women all over the world with different perspectives in order to support, mentor and network for better opportunities.<br /><br />In Liz’s own words “it’s our role to change that narrative. We rise by lifting others, and that's what we should be doing with this network.”<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />The Global Women In Basketball Coaching Network: facebook.com/CoachLizMills<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />We explore the universal challenges for women in basketball coaching and from different walks of life, and get a glimpse into the amazing female Coaches that form the Leadership group including previous pod guest Sydney Kings assistant Coach Fleur McIntyre.<br /><br />Other mentors include: Spain's Coach Anna Montanana, Senegal's Coach Khady Diop, Cape Verde's Coach Mery Andrade, USA/Canada's Coach Brittni Donaldson, France's Coach Lauriane Dolt and Belgium's Gaelle Bouzin.<br /><br />It’s a remarkable close up view of two trailblazers with a shared history of coaching basketball in their youth - on their vision for positive change and a lasting legacy, and the enormous opportunity to connect women all over the world with different perspectives in order to support, mentor and network for better opportunities.<br /><br />In Liz’s own words “it’s our role to change that narrative. We rise by lifting others, and that's what we should be doing with this network.”<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />The Global Women In Basketball Coaching Network: facebook.com/CoachLizMills<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep83-liz-and-vik-mills-connecting-coaches-globally--51112121]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51112121</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/494b1626-1e90-4a60-aa24-8dbb5ea15596/0510d5db28df3f043bd82fb791bf9aa5.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/70f30467-e31e-484f-b112-0f3f5241cb82/ep83-liz-and-vik-mills-connecting-coaches-globally.mp3" length="55893478" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In 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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Liz is renowned for making hoops history as the first woman Head Coach of a men&apos;s national team at an African continental championship and co-founder Vik Mills is an accomplished leader in the global consulting services industry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We explore the universal challenges for women in basketball coaching and from different walks of life, and get a glimpse into the amazing female Coaches that form the Leadership group including previous pod guest Sydney Kings assistant Coach Fleur McIntyre.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other mentors include: Spain&apos;s Coach Anna Montanana, Senegal&apos;s Coach Khady Diop, Cape Verde&apos;s Coach Mery Andrade, USA/Canada&apos;s Coach Brittni Donaldson, France&apos;s Coach Lauriane Dolt and Belgium&apos;s Gaelle Bouzin.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a remarkable close up view of two trailblazers with a shared history of coaching basketball in their youth - on their vision for positive change and a lasting legacy, and the enormous opportunity to connect women all over the world with different perspectives in order to support, mentor and network for better opportunities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Liz’s own words “it’s our role to change that narrative. We rise by lifting others, and that&apos;s what we should be doing with this network.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Global Women In Basketball Coaching Network: facebook.com/CoachLizMills&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep82: Caz and Daz Around The World in #82</title><itunes:title>Ep82: Caz and Daz Around The World in #82</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />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 / 40 / 90 ” stat line, not to mention the Silver medal that England landed at the Birmingham Commonweatlh Games 3x3, calling for Shanece to be featured on London billboards!<br /><br />But we don’t stop there, we explore the state of play in the WNBA, a league Caz & Daz first connected over, and some of the challenges and frustrations in the big picture of womens hoops as we approach a Womens World Cup with potentially some key players Missing in Action.<br /><br />Always a load of fun when we catch up with Caz and Daz but we don’t skirt the serious topics either, an all out ball of a pod - Enjoy Around the World in Episode 82<br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />WBBL can be followed on Twitter: @WBBLofficial and IG: @wbblofficial]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />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 / 40 / 90 ” stat line, not to mention the Silver medal that England landed at the Birmingham Commonweatlh Games 3x3, calling for Shanece to be featured on London billboards!<br /><br />But we don’t stop there, we explore the state of play in the WNBA, a league Caz & Daz first connected over, and some of the challenges and frustrations in the big picture of womens hoops as we approach a Womens World Cup with potentially some key players Missing in Action.<br /><br />Always a load of fun when we catch up with Caz and Daz but we don’t skirt the serious topics either, an all out ball of a pod - Enjoy Around the World in Episode 82<br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />WBBL can be followed on Twitter: @WBBLofficial and IG: @wbblofficial]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep82-caz-and-daz-around-the-world-in-82--51034012]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51034012</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/03f3add8-32ba-470f-a7d7-445e2eaddc6e/1d921bdb128c0618a7ac6a3b1d392289.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/17c09ab2-f9ab-4a88-ba3e-a44a3b480df5/ep82-caz-and-daz-around-the-world-in-82.mp3" length="60731754" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In 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&apos;s Hoops since we last caught up. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 / 40 / 90 ” stat line, not to mention the Silver medal that England landed at the Birmingham Commonweatlh Games 3x3, calling for Shanece to be featured on London billboards!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But we don’t stop there, we explore the state of play in the WNBA, a league Caz &amp; Daz first connected over, and some of the challenges and frustrations in the big picture of womens hoops as we approach a Womens World Cup with potentially some key players Missing in Action.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Always a load of fun when we catch up with Caz and Daz but we don’t skirt the serious topics either, an all out ball of a pod - Enjoy Around the World in Episode 82&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WBBL can be followed on Twitter: @WBBLofficial and IG: @wbblofficial</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep81: Lena Wallin-Kantzy Women In Basketball is the next frontier</title><itunes:title>Ep81: Lena Wallin-Kantzy Women In Basketball is the next frontier</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We’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.<br /><br />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 Strategic Priority for Women In Basketball.<br /><br />With the FIBA Women's World Cup being staged in Australia, a hoops nation that Lena describes as “...one of the leading countries in women's basketball ", she shares great insight into the evolution of both the event, our region as well as the powerhouse of the EuroLeague as evidenced by the steady migration of our local talent that is only set to grow.<br /><br />It’s not often we get a truly international perspective of the women's game, and an understanding of FIBA's vision from one of its most influential advocates. <br /><br />Lena shares her wishes for the women’s game as both mother and fan about the importance of growing the game collectively and positioning it as a global sport with the power to not only inspire, but as a powerful and accessible movement that does not discriminate as to socio-economic status, disability, gender and location. <br /><br />Some wonderful insights, and a common purpose has us singing from the same song sheet.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We’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.<br /><br />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 Strategic Priority for Women In Basketball.<br /><br />With the FIBA Women's World Cup being staged in Australia, a hoops nation that Lena describes as “...one of the leading countries in women's basketball ", she shares great insight into the evolution of both the event, our region as well as the powerhouse of the EuroLeague as evidenced by the steady migration of our local talent that is only set to grow.<br /><br />It’s not often we get a truly international perspective of the women's game, and an understanding of FIBA's vision from one of its most influential advocates. <br /><br />Lena shares her wishes for the women’s game as both mother and fan about the importance of growing the game collectively and positioning it as a global sport with the power to not only inspire, but as a powerful and accessible movement that does not discriminate as to socio-economic status, disability, gender and location. <br /><br />Some wonderful insights, and a common purpose has us singing from the same song sheet.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep81-lena-wallin-kantzy-women-in-basketball-is-the-next-frontier--50957310]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50957310</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a9dd16b2-9146-4a62-98b2-72bb7ede98af/8603a7f0101df069b5129feee5d5e6a6.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 06:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3875e154-958b-4363-a589-391cb005d596/ep81-lena-wallin-kantzy-women-in-basketball-is-the-next-frontier.mp3" length="60369431" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><podcast:season>4</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We’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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 Strategic Priority for Women In Basketball.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With the FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup being staged in Australia, a hoops nation that Lena describes as “...one of the leading countries in women&apos;s basketball &quot;, she shares great insight into the evolution of both the event, our region as well as the powerhouse of the EuroLeague as evidenced by the steady migration of our local talent that is only set to grow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s not often we get a truly international perspective of the women&apos;s game, and an understanding of FIBA&apos;s vision from one of its most influential advocates. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lena shares her wishes for the women’s game as both mother and fan about the importance of growing the game collectively and positioning it as a global sport with the power to not only inspire, but as a powerful and accessible movement that does not discriminate as to socio-economic status, disability, gender and location. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some wonderful insights, and a common purpose has us singing from the same song sheet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Bonus Opals Edition with Special Guest Sammy McDonald</title><itunes:title>Bonus Opals Edition with Special Guest Sammy McDonald</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[A special LIVE podcast on the announcement of the Aussie Opals squad for the upcoming FIBA Womens World Cup.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />We talk about the exciting mix of talent, with some young up and comers, and many seasoned veterans of international tournaments and experience in both WNBA and Euroleague.<br /><br />With only 40 days until the FIBA Womens World Cup in Sydney the excitement is building. The Opals have had quite the journey since the disappointment at the Tokyo Olympics and have a fire in their belly as well as the anchor of the legendary LJ. There is alot of anticipation for the Sydney World Cup with 12 of the best Womens Hoops teams in the world coming together.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A special LIVE podcast on the announcement of the Aussie Opals squad for the upcoming FIBA Womens World Cup.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />We talk about the exciting mix of talent, with some young up and comers, and many seasoned veterans of international tournaments and experience in both WNBA and Euroleague.<br /><br />With only 40 days until the FIBA Womens World Cup in Sydney the excitement is building. The Opals have had quite the journey since the disappointment at the Tokyo Olympics and have a fire in their belly as well as the anchor of the legendary LJ. There is alot of anticipation for the Sydney World Cup with 12 of the best Womens Hoops teams in the world coming together.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-opals-edition-with-special-guest-sammy-mcdonald--50894858]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50894858</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c77fb3df-8bd1-470f-aeae-79aab3b737ba/6efdddbba753ee01b4f3a9d88b471658.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:30:11 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bf6d4f85-3b16-41b2-9be3-55520ed3c567/bonus-opals-edition-with-special-guest-sammy-mcdonald.mp3" length="40207256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>A special LIVE podcast on the announcement of the Aussie Opals squad for the upcoming FIBA Womens World Cup.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Joining us is Sammy McDonald, Assistant Coach for the Albury-Wodonga Bandits, coaching and training alongside legend Lauren &apos;LJ&apos; 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We talk about the exciting mix of talent, with some young up and comers, and many seasoned veterans of international tournaments and experience in both WNBA and Euroleague.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With only 40 days until the FIBA Womens World Cup in Sydney the excitement is building. The Opals have had quite the journey since the disappointment at the Tokyo Olympics and have a fire in their belly as well as the anchor of the legendary LJ. There is alot of anticipation for the Sydney World Cup with 12 of the best Womens Hoops teams in the world coming together.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS Special Episode Tully Bevilaqua on Shooting The Breeze</title><itunes:title>BONUS Special Episode Tully Bevilaqua on Shooting The Breeze</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[She’s an Aussie Icon!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This first season for the Mainland Pouakai and Tully as Head Coach has been a lightning rod bringing community together. Embracing the challenge and learning throughout the journey, Tully takes us behind the scenes of her Kiwi experience, mentions some lost in translation moments and getting support for those less fortunate in a meaningful way with a ticket gifting program.<br /> <br />The way that the team embraced powerful women empowering women moments - like amplifying Kelsey Trainor’s simple but effective Invest In Women message, from the US to the NZ heartland at Cowles Stadium.<br /><br />There is so much to love about this special episode with Tully Bevilaqua. Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[She’s an Aussie Icon!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This first season for the Mainland Pouakai and Tully as Head Coach has been a lightning rod bringing community together. Embracing the challenge and learning throughout the journey, Tully takes us behind the scenes of her Kiwi experience, mentions some lost in translation moments and getting support for those less fortunate in a meaningful way with a ticket gifting program.<br /> <br />The way that the team embraced powerful women empowering women moments - like amplifying Kelsey Trainor’s simple but effective Invest In Women message, from the US to the NZ heartland at Cowles Stadium.<br /><br />There is so much to love about this special episode with Tully Bevilaqua. Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-special-episode-tully-bevilaqua-on-shooting-the-breeze--50786005]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50786005</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b0599585-658e-4535-b3a9-4d1db760f956/a302172392fde61625ff7e87a996865f.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a7d88615-6330-436a-b33c-02e145c79d7f/special-episode-tully-bevilaqua.mp3" length="57916363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>She’s an Aussie Icon!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This first season for the Mainland Pouakai and Tully as Head Coach has been a lightning rod bringing community together. Embracing the challenge and learning throughout the journey, Tully takes us behind the scenes of her Kiwi experience, mentions some lost in translation moments and getting support for those less fortunate in a meaningful way with a ticket gifting program.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;The way that the team embraced powerful women empowering women moments - like amplifying Kelsey Trainor’s simple but effective Invest In Women message, from the US to the NZ heartland at Cowles Stadium.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is so much to love about this special episode with Tully Bevilaqua. Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS Series 3 Retrospective with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind</title><itunes:title>BONUS Series 3 Retrospective with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />Let’s not forget the people behind the scenes, sports agents, broadcasters, fans and our community legends at the grassroots.<br /><br />Hosts’ Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind call a 3x3… 3 pods each and one! Podcasts from Series 3 that left an impression and stayed with us.<br /><br />There’s not an episode or guest that hasn’t left a mark and helped us better understand this amazing sport and the basketball community. We’re so grateful to our guests for sharing their stories and letting us in to their world… and most of all to all our pod listeners for listening and supporting the pod.<br /><br />Series 4 is coming soon. Stay tuned… in the meanwhile if you haven’t already go back and listen to these pods - links below. Drop us a line and share what you like, we love to hear feedback it means alot to us and our guests.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />Quick links for podcasts covered above:<br />S3 Ep54: <a href="https://apple.co/3eFv7xP" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3eFv7xP</a><br />S3 Ep63: <a href="https://apple.co/3t4rHwp" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3t4rHwp</a><br />S3 Ep68: <a href="https://apple.co/3KO2HzO" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3KO2HzO</a><br />S3 Ep69: <a href="https://apple.co/3EBGgeY" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3EBGgeY</a><br />S3 Ep70: <a href="https://apple.co/3F0WGxA" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3F0WGxA</a><br />S3 Ep73: <a href="https://apple.co/3NtVaHB" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3NtVaHB</a><br />S3 Ep77: <a href="https://apple.co/3tJj9Lk" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3tJj9Lk</a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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. <br /><br />Let’s not forget the people behind the scenes, sports agents, broadcasters, fans and our community legends at the grassroots.<br /><br />Hosts’ Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind call a 3x3… 3 pods each and one! Podcasts from Series 3 that left an impression and stayed with us.<br /><br />There’s not an episode or guest that hasn’t left a mark and helped us better understand this amazing sport and the basketball community. We’re so grateful to our guests for sharing their stories and letting us in to their world… and most of all to all our pod listeners for listening and supporting the pod.<br /><br />Series 4 is coming soon. Stay tuned… in the meanwhile if you haven’t already go back and listen to these pods - links below. Drop us a line and share what you like, we love to hear feedback it means alot to us and our guests.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod<br /><br />Quick links for podcasts covered above:<br />S3 Ep54: <a href="https://apple.co/3eFv7xP" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3eFv7xP</a><br />S3 Ep63: <a href="https://apple.co/3t4rHwp" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3t4rHwp</a><br />S3 Ep68: <a href="https://apple.co/3KO2HzO" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3KO2HzO</a><br />S3 Ep69: <a href="https://apple.co/3EBGgeY" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3EBGgeY</a><br />S3 Ep70: <a href="https://apple.co/3F0WGxA" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3F0WGxA</a><br />S3 Ep73: <a href="https://apple.co/3NtVaHB" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3NtVaHB</a><br />S3 Ep77: <a href="https://apple.co/3tJj9Lk" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3tJj9Lk</a>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-series-3-retrospective-with-paul-camillos-and-jacinta-govind--50683021]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50683021</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a182f132-086d-43a7-92f7-56bf7a81c060/cadc484a5c413ef12d9d4051e96e98a8.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 22:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/927fff3b-bbd7-484c-a1e7-bf8590f14350/draft-bonus-retro-stb-series-3.mp3" length="31882935" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In 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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let’s not forget the people behind the scenes, sports agents, broadcasters, fans and our community legends at the grassroots.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hosts’ Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind call a 3x3… 3 pods each and one! Podcasts from Series 3 that left an impression and stayed with us.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There’s not an episode or guest that hasn’t left a mark and helped us better understand this amazing sport and the basketball community. We’re so grateful to our guests for sharing their stories and letting us in to their world… and most of all to all our pod listeners for listening and supporting the pod.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Series 4 is coming soon. Stay tuned… in the meanwhile if you haven’t already go back and listen to these pods - links below. Drop us a line and share what you like, we love to hear feedback it means alot to us and our guests.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Quick links for podcasts covered above:&lt;br /&gt;S3 Ep54: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3eFv7xP&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3eFv7xP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;S3 Ep63: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3t4rHwp&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3t4rHwp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;S3 Ep68: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3KO2HzO&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3KO2HzO&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;S3 Ep69: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3EBGgeY&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3EBGgeY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;S3 Ep70: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3F0WGxA&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3F0WGxA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;S3 Ep73: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3NtVaHB&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3NtVaHB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;S3 Ep77: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3tJj9Lk&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3tJj9Lk&lt;/a&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep80: Julia Montesano She Calls Game</title><itunes:title>Ep80: Julia Montesano She Calls Game</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In our final Episode for Series 3 we go behind the scenes and talk womens voices in hoops and sports.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />As part of the innovative Making The Call initiative to help amplify womens voices in sport, Julia has been flexing her vocal muscle and enjoying a little play by play hoops hustle. She takes us behind the scenes in her first WNBL gig alongside veterans such as Lori Chizik and Jenni Screen.<br /><br />Also recently calling this years AFLW draft and with the AFLW season soon to kick off she hopes to have a lasting impact in getting other women to step up to the mic and change the media landscape.<br /><br />Stay tuned for a surprise guest that jumps on with all the feels of women supporting women in the sporting world. We’re so here for it!<br /><br />Listen up as Julia talks us through the new game in town. Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In our final Episode for Series 3 we go behind the scenes and talk womens voices in hoops and sports.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />As part of the innovative Making The Call initiative to help amplify womens voices in sport, Julia has been flexing her vocal muscle and enjoying a little play by play hoops hustle. She takes us behind the scenes in her first WNBL gig alongside veterans such as Lori Chizik and Jenni Screen.<br /><br />Also recently calling this years AFLW draft and with the AFLW season soon to kick off she hopes to have a lasting impact in getting other women to step up to the mic and change the media landscape.<br /><br />Stay tuned for a surprise guest that jumps on with all the feels of women supporting women in the sporting world. We’re so here for it!<br /><br />Listen up as Julia talks us through the new game in town. Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep80-julia-montesano-she-calls-game--50504490]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50504490</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/90491465-0afd-4431-b36b-91b1c538c783/9111a2fb0015476b42f0aa1c6077611c.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cf0f341b-01c7-4155-87c9-6ad22cbe4ae1/ep80-julia-montesano-she-calls-game.mp3" length="57411476" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In our final Episode for Series 3 we go behind the scenes and talk womens voices in hoops and sports.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As part of the innovative Making The Call initiative to help amplify womens voices in sport, Julia has been flexing her vocal muscle and enjoying a little play by play hoops hustle. She takes us behind the scenes in her first WNBL gig alongside veterans such as Lori Chizik and Jenni Screen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also recently calling this years AFLW draft and with the AFLW season soon to kick off she hopes to have a lasting impact in getting other women to step up to the mic and change the media landscape.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stay tuned for a surprise guest that jumps on with all the feels of women supporting women in the sporting world. We’re so here for it!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen up as Julia talks us through the new game in town. Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep79: Linden Moore NZ Hoops and WNBL Free Agency</title><itunes:title>Ep79: Linden Moore NZ Hoops and WNBL Free Agency</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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).<br /><br />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 league.<br /><br />She gives us an overview of the teams, the coaches and the players in an episode recorded on the eve of the the first game held in Christchurch at a packed Cowles Stadium between home team Mainland Pouakai and Southern Hoiho.<br /><br />Then we slip into WNBL Free Agency and get into the ‘oh so slow drip feed of WNBL signings’ since our last update. <br /><br />Grab a warm cuppa and enjoy!!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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).<br /><br />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 league.<br /><br />She gives us an overview of the teams, the coaches and the players in an episode recorded on the eve of the the first game held in Christchurch at a packed Cowles Stadium between home team Mainland Pouakai and Southern Hoiho.<br /><br />Then we slip into WNBL Free Agency and get into the ‘oh so slow drip feed of WNBL signings’ since our last update. <br /><br />Grab a warm cuppa and enjoy!!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep79-linden-moore-nz-hoops-and-wnbl-free-agency--50418179]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50418179</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0e05b5a8-96c5-42fc-9a25-cc91f231bb3a/e4780a7bafae1b7bf2c59e8e36d06ad8.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dfb54f30-15f8-4f5e-85f6-fa9adf05005d/ep79-linden-moore-nz-hoops-and-wnbl-free-agency.mp3" length="60022073" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In 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).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 league.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She gives us an overview of the teams, the coaches and the players in an episode recorded on the eve of the the first game held in Christchurch at a packed Cowles Stadium between home team Mainland Pouakai and Southern Hoiho.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then we slip into WNBL Free Agency and get into the ‘oh so slow drip feed of WNBL signings’ since our last update. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Grab a warm cuppa and enjoy!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep78: Jade Melbourne The Kid&apos;s Alright</title><itunes:title>Ep78: Jade Melbourne The Kid&apos;s Alright</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Recently drafted to Seattle Storm - a Mecca for Aussie talent, Jade will delay WNBA training camp as she continues to develop her game in NBL1 at the Ballarat Miners and in her return to the UCCaps next season.<br /><br />It’s a fun podcast with Jade as we tap into that enthusiasm and how it impacts fellow team mates and fans. Her desire to learn and deeply engage no matter how many minutes she’s on the court will propel her Basketball IQ beyond her years much like her 2 basketball idols renowned for their hoops smarts (listen out for that one).<br /><br />We cover it all, from a gruelling WNBL season to Opals, WNBA and the drive that defines her and her approach to the game.<br /><br />We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Recently drafted to Seattle Storm - a Mecca for Aussie talent, Jade will delay WNBA training camp as she continues to develop her game in NBL1 at the Ballarat Miners and in her return to the UCCaps next season.<br /><br />It’s a fun podcast with Jade as we tap into that enthusiasm and how it impacts fellow team mates and fans. Her desire to learn and deeply engage no matter how many minutes she’s on the court will propel her Basketball IQ beyond her years much like her 2 basketball idols renowned for their hoops smarts (listen out for that one).<br /><br />We cover it all, from a gruelling WNBL season to Opals, WNBA and the drive that defines her and her approach to the game.<br /><br />We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep78-jade-melbourne-the-kid-s-alright--50314090]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50314090</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2f78cede-4876-482a-aec6-efb47ae8aee4/a2ecf2f9d5dd6678b9108fdb981118fa.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b5ded594-c3fb-4c75-a54b-916a5638f4a8/ep78-jade-melbourne-the-kids-alright-stb-series-3.mp3" length="53965431" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In 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 &amp; 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Recently drafted to Seattle Storm - a Mecca for Aussie talent, Jade will delay WNBA training camp as she continues to develop her game in NBL1 at the Ballarat Miners and in her return to the UCCaps next season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a fun podcast with Jade as we tap into that enthusiasm and how it impacts fellow team mates and fans. Her desire to learn and deeply engage no matter how many minutes she’s on the court will propel her Basketball IQ beyond her years much like her 2 basketball idols renowned for their hoops smarts (listen out for that one).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We cover it all, from a gruelling WNBL season to Opals, WNBA and the drive that defines her and her approach to the game.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep77: Josie Taoi founder Promote The GOAT</title><itunes:title>Ep77: Josie Taoi founder Promote The GOAT</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Josie Taoi, a Sydney hooper of Fijian descent is the founder of a grassroots program that’s paying it forward - Promote The GOAT “PTG”.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Josie founded PTG in 2019 and has only recently began to include herself in their social media ‘hype’ campaigns alongside many of the young talented hoopers she coaches. A female trailblazer working tirelessly behind the scenes Josie understands by sharing her story others will understand why Promote The GOAT is needed and how it impacts not only her community but the many others looking for a program like this.<br /><br />She wants to support those young kids that were like her "…if only I had someone that said I believe in you if only I had someone that understood the pathways."<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Josie Taoi, a Sydney hooper of Fijian descent is the founder of a grassroots program that’s paying it forward - Promote The GOAT “PTG”.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Josie founded PTG in 2019 and has only recently began to include herself in their social media ‘hype’ campaigns alongside many of the young talented hoopers she coaches. A female trailblazer working tirelessly behind the scenes Josie understands by sharing her story others will understand why Promote The GOAT is needed and how it impacts not only her community but the many others looking for a program like this.<br /><br />She wants to support those young kids that were like her "…if only I had someone that said I believe in you if only I had someone that understood the pathways."<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep77-josie-taoi-founder-promote-the-goat--50223130]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50223130</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/feda744c-4188-4209-9653-0d002db5875f/7c411d709aaeb2e2e258116434ec6b12.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:54:09 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a7d9966f-49e9-45a1-99d7-5b9f623e0bcf/ep77-josie-taoi-founder-promote-the-goat.mp3" length="60310033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Josie Taoi, a Sydney hooper of Fijian descent is the founder of a grassroots program that’s paying it forward - Promote The GOAT “PTG”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Josie founded PTG in 2019 and has only recently began to include herself in their social media ‘hype’ campaigns alongside many of the young talented hoopers she coaches. A female trailblazer working tirelessly behind the scenes Josie understands by sharing her story others will understand why Promote The GOAT is needed and how it impacts not only her community but the many others looking for a program like this.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She wants to support those young kids that were like her &quot;…if only I had someone that said I believe in you if only I had someone that understood the pathways.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep76: Shooting The Breeze with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind</title><itunes:title>Ep76: Shooting The Breeze with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In our eponymous episode we’re quite literally Shooting the Breeze on whats happening in Womens Hoops!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />And of course the huge hoops event hurtling towards us is the FIBA Womens World Cup, with just over 100 days until we witness this global spectacle we have final groups locked in after tumultuous political events in recent months banning Russia and most recently the only African nation Nigeria has bowed out.<br /><br />After we taped this episode the Womens World Cup Schools Program was launched: <a href="https://schools.womensworldcup.basketball" rel="noopener">https://schools.womensworldcup.basketball</a><br />offering resources to teachers in Term 3 as well as discounts for excursions so that schools kids can enjoy the worlds best Womens Hoops!<br /><br />Enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In our eponymous episode we’re quite literally Shooting the Breeze on whats happening in Womens Hoops!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />And of course the huge hoops event hurtling towards us is the FIBA Womens World Cup, with just over 100 days until we witness this global spectacle we have final groups locked in after tumultuous political events in recent months banning Russia and most recently the only African nation Nigeria has bowed out.<br /><br />After we taped this episode the Womens World Cup Schools Program was launched: <a href="https://schools.womensworldcup.basketball" rel="noopener">https://schools.womensworldcup.basketball</a><br />offering resources to teachers in Term 3 as well as discounts for excursions so that schools kids can enjoy the worlds best Womens Hoops!<br /><br />Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep76-shooting-the-breeze-with-paul-camillos-and-jacinta-govind--50149237]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50149237</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9b1144e9-3658-4308-9270-e9d60f0f6dc9/8afa984fd79e1f26c30f218267ca5a43.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:05 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/93eaf133-0090-448f-bad3-848a0f1c9d16/ep76-shooting-the-breeze-with-paul-camillos-and-jacinta-govind.mp3" length="35541778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In our eponymous episode we’re quite literally Shooting the Breeze on whats happening in Womens Hoops!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And of course the huge hoops event hurtling towards us is the FIBA Womens World Cup, with just over 100 days until we witness this global spectacle we have final groups locked in after tumultuous political events in recent months banning Russia and most recently the only African nation Nigeria has bowed out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After we taped this episode the Womens World Cup Schools Program was launched: &lt;a href=&quot;https://schools.womensworldcup.basketball&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://schools.womensworldcup.basketball&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;offering resources to teachers in Term 3 as well as discounts for excursions so that schools kids can enjoy the worlds best Womens Hoops!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep75: Stranger Things - Opals and Japan with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind</title><itunes:title>Ep75: Stranger Things - Opals and Japan with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The young and enthusiastic Opals squad had completed their first game when the pre-Olympic drama between Liz Cambage and the Nigerian Team was publicly revealed in a detailed article by Matt Logue. <br /><br />Strange times for our Opals but one we hope they can emerge from stronger, more hopeful and united on the road to the FIBA Women’s World Cup.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The young and enthusiastic Opals squad had completed their first game when the pre-Olympic drama between Liz Cambage and the Nigerian Team was publicly revealed in a detailed article by Matt Logue. <br /><br />Strange times for our Opals but one we hope they can emerge from stronger, more hopeful and united on the road to the FIBA Women’s World Cup.<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep75-stranger-things-opals-and-japan-with-paul-camillos-and-jacinta-govind--50038294]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50038294</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3b2846ec-6284-4b6a-8e1a-147f270f36ac/77258751b85c6efdd4d21b416218080b.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f4f311d5-b0e7-4a09-afbc-02aff76658b7/ep75-stranger-things-opals-and-japan.mp3" length="53108172" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The young and enthusiastic Opals squad had completed their first game when the pre-Olympic drama between Liz Cambage and the Nigerian Team was publicly revealed in a detailed article by Matt Logue. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Strange times for our Opals but one we hope they can emerge from stronger, more hopeful and united on the road to the FIBA Women’s World Cup.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep74: Britt Smart Beyond The Arc</title><itunes:title>Ep74: Britt Smart Beyond The Arc</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We 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<br /><br />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 to playoffs only to have it cut short - she opens up about the difficulty and frustration felt when their finals run was extinguished at the tail end of the season where there was no wriggle room left for Covid recovery.<br /><br />Despite their challenges it’s clear that Britt and the team feel there is unfinished business, with former assistant, now Head Coach, Kristen Veal at the helm for next season it promises to be a thriller.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We 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<br /><br />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 to playoffs only to have it cut short - she opens up about the difficulty and frustration felt when their finals run was extinguished at the tail end of the season where there was no wriggle room left for Covid recovery.<br /><br />Despite their challenges it’s clear that Britt and the team feel there is unfinished business, with former assistant, now Head Coach, Kristen Veal at the helm for next season it promises to be a thriller.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep74-britt-smart-beyond-the-arc--49952166]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49952166</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ecc62717-e681-4982-9f52-149a05fdbf0a/ac0b799e97e40c9fedcf4e2b8bbce209.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cc8cfc80-2017-474a-9981-8df02863a55c/ep74-britt-smart-beyond-the-arc.mp3" length="50641365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We 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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 to playoffs only to have it cut short - she opens up about the difficulty and frustration felt when their finals run was extinguished at the tail end of the season where there was no wriggle room left for Covid recovery.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Despite their challenges it’s clear that Britt and the team feel there is unfinished business, with former assistant, now Head Coach, Kristen Veal at the helm for next season it promises to be a thriller.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep73: Amber Merritt &apos;BAM&apos; It!</title><itunes:title>Ep73: Amber Merritt &apos;BAM&apos; It!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Our 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.<br /><br />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 tumultuous changes coming from classifications for wheelchair basketball and years of COVID interruptions having an impact on the trajectory of the team.<br /><br />Amber is a legend herself, a veteran and compassionate leader that is hugely excited for the future of wheelchair basketball and how she's been an inspiration for others, perhaps her greatest joy has been that impact which she poignantly shares.<br /><br />Next up is the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where wheelchair basketball makes it’s first appearance and will be played in the fast paced 3x3 format! <br /><br />Strap in - it’s a barrel of laughs as we get to know what makes her tick!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our 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.<br /><br />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 tumultuous changes coming from classifications for wheelchair basketball and years of COVID interruptions having an impact on the trajectory of the team.<br /><br />Amber is a legend herself, a veteran and compassionate leader that is hugely excited for the future of wheelchair basketball and how she's been an inspiration for others, perhaps her greatest joy has been that impact which she poignantly shares.<br /><br />Next up is the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where wheelchair basketball makes it’s first appearance and will be played in the fast paced 3x3 format! <br /><br />Strap in - it’s a barrel of laughs as we get to know what makes her tick!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep73-amber-merritt-bam-it--49868170]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49868170</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b1a5bc9-fb54-41c2-819e-c139a878f14d/38adddfb4a3309acba13c325aaaea9ea.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/92fece36-193e-42aa-9797-bf860207d469/ep73-amber-merritt-bam-it.mp3" length="61005493" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Our 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 tumultuous changes coming from classifications for wheelchair basketball and years of COVID interruptions having an impact on the trajectory of the team.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Amber is a legend herself, a veteran and compassionate leader that is hugely excited for the future of wheelchair basketball and how she&apos;s been an inspiration for others, perhaps her greatest joy has been that impact which she poignantly shares.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next up is the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where wheelchair basketball makes it’s first appearance and will be played in the fast paced 3x3 format! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Strap in - it’s a barrel of laughs as we get to know what makes her tick!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep72: Christy Collier-Hill WNBL Vision &amp; Dreams</title><itunes:title>Ep72: Christy Collier-Hill WNBL Vision &amp; Dreams</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[An absolute ripper of a pod with the Head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />We hope this is the beginning of a new trajectory for the WNBL.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[An absolute ripper of a pod with the Head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />We hope this is the beginning of a new trajectory for the WNBL.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep72-christy-collier-hill-wnbl-vision-dreams--49781321]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49781321</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ce4206e-14e2-4ce8-a699-fce392433aa0/4b87e24ff20a9bbffc44beef30558795.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 06:00:04 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dfa5b84a-8e36-41d6-bee4-0c3fb8f46f37/ep72-christy-collier-hill-wnbl-vision-dreams.mp3" length="57882958" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>An absolute ripper of a pod with the Head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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&apos;s sports we get real on whats needed for the WNBL to rise to the challenge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Christy shares her vision and dreams, acknowledging there&apos;s a long way to go to rebuild trust with fans and is open on some of the challenges facing the league. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We hope this is the beginning of a new trajectory for the WNBL.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep71: WNBL Free Agency with special guest Vanessa Panousis</title><itunes:title>Ep71: WNBL Free Agency with special guest Vanessa Panousis</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s WNBL Free Agency time! <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s WNBL Free Agency time! <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep71-wnbl-free-agency-with-special-guest-vanessa-panousis--49685030]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49685030</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d0443244-96f0-464e-95de-f5d29aee548c/1007d3aba71f6ca16fa743b8c484cfb2.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/674b6c52-1c7b-4931-ad33-959d552df9da/ep71-free-agency-with-vanessa-panousis-stb-series-3.mp3" length="56474817" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s WNBL Free Agency time! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep70: Lorraine Landon on Volunteers - the heart of the FIBAWWC</title><itunes:title>Ep70: Lorraine Landon on Volunteers - the heart of the FIBAWWC</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[She’s a national basketball treasure and Inducted into Basketball Australia Hall of Fame. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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 the greatest sporting exhibits on Earth, the 2022 FIBA Womens World Cup Down Under!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[She’s a national basketball treasure and Inducted into Basketball Australia Hall of Fame. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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 the greatest sporting exhibits on Earth, the 2022 FIBA Womens World Cup Down Under!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep70-lorraine-landon-on-volunteers-the-heart-of-the-fibawwc--49578880]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49578880</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e423174f-5011-45b0-9d41-3d25ef741103/1592c0a4c17306f36fdbbf44af469c8f.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/33966b35-a429-4e49-941a-d70fd4a5d98c/ep70-lorraine-landon-volunteers-stb-series-3.mp3" length="45414394" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>She’s a national basketball treasure and Inducted into Basketball Australia Hall of Fame. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 the greatest sporting exhibits on Earth, the 2022 FIBA Womens World Cup Down Under!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep69: Justin Nelson Time To Soar Aotearoa Hoops</title><itunes:title>Ep69: Justin Nelson Time To Soar Aotearoa Hoops</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In a masterclass on change and growth within sport, joining us on this episode of Shooting The Breeze is Justin Nelson formerly the General Manager of the Melbourne Boomers. </p><p>Head of Commercial at Sky Sports NZ Justin has set in motion the establishment of a new women’s competition in New Zealand, Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa that gives Kiwi talent a chance to play at home and contribute to the growth of the Tall Ferns program - all with financial stability and a solid broadcast partnership. Already attracting big name stars back to play and coach in the competition the excitement is building across New Zealand and internationally.</p><p>Starting with a clean slate, a commercial mindset and a deep desire to raise the profile and quality of women’s basketball in New Zealand Justin takes us on the journey from what he first encountered to what’s going to be.</p><p>Describing what he found when he arrived from Melbourne to lead Basketball New Zealand as the “Wild West”, he shares some stories and what was the catalyst for this new competition.</p><p>His belief that the secret to the success of a sport is centred on fan inclusion and working hard he gives us a great insight into a basketball nation that has its eyes firmly fixed on the future and giving the basketball community something to rally around.</p><p>Chapter Markers:</p><ol><li>The Fan Era 7:34</li><li>Aotearoa Opportunities 17:14</li><li>Tauihi League &amp; the women's game 28:08</li><li> Final Plug 1:07:15</li></ol><br/><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a masterclass on change and growth within sport, joining us on this episode of Shooting The Breeze is Justin Nelson formerly the General Manager of the Melbourne Boomers. </p><p>Head of Commercial at Sky Sports NZ Justin has set in motion the establishment of a new women’s competition in New Zealand, Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa that gives Kiwi talent a chance to play at home and contribute to the growth of the Tall Ferns program - all with financial stability and a solid broadcast partnership. Already attracting big name stars back to play and coach in the competition the excitement is building across New Zealand and internationally.</p><p>Starting with a clean slate, a commercial mindset and a deep desire to raise the profile and quality of women’s basketball in New Zealand Justin takes us on the journey from what he first encountered to what’s going to be.</p><p>Describing what he found when he arrived from Melbourne to lead Basketball New Zealand as the “Wild West”, he shares some stories and what was the catalyst for this new competition.</p><p>His belief that the secret to the success of a sport is centred on fan inclusion and working hard he gives us a great insight into a basketball nation that has its eyes firmly fixed on the future and giving the basketball community something to rally around.</p><p>Chapter Markers:</p><ol><li>The Fan Era 7:34</li><li>Aotearoa Opportunities 17:14</li><li>Tauihi League &amp; the women's game 28:08</li><li> Final Plug 1:07:15</li></ol><br/><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep69-justin-nelson-time-to-soar-aotearoa-hoops--49512961]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49512961</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/86e2e3f5-aa95-4d1d-960a-00cda144f49e/8a98777ba8567f1757525c5efad4c12d.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:40:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fecf62ca-438b-475b-825c-76637da37e2d/ep69-justin-nelson-time-to-soar-aotearoa-hoops.mp3" length="66100034" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:08:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In a masterclass on change and growth within sport, joining us on this episode of Shooting The Breeze is Justin Nelson formerly the General Manager of the Melbourne Boomers. Head of Commercial at Sky Sports NZ Justin has set in motion the establishment of a new women’s competition in New Zealand, Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa that gives Kiwi talent a chance to play at home and contribute to the growth of the Tall Ferns program - all with financial stability and a solid broadcast partnership. Already attracting big name stars back to play and coach in the competition the excitement is building across New Zealand and internationally.Starting with a clean slate, a commercial mindset and a deep desire to raise the profile and quality of women’s basketball in New Zealand Justin takes us on the journey from what he first encountered to what’s going to be.Describing what he found when he arrived from Melbourne to lead Basketball New Zealand as the “Wild West”, he shares some stories and what was the catalyst for this new competition.His belief that the secret to the success of a sport is centred on fan inclusion and working hard he gives us a great insight into a basketball nation that has its eyes firmly fixed on the future and giving the basketball community something to rally around.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: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-fecf62ca-438b-475b-825c-76637da37e2d.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>Ep68: Coach Liz Mills Moroccan Milestones</title><itunes:title>Ep68: Coach Liz Mills Moroccan Milestones</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Coach Liz Mills is smashing ceilings across the basketball globe. The only female Head Coach in the men's Basketball African League (BAL), a feat never accomplished in the Australian Men’s National Basketball League, or NBA. She's made history and continues to smash preconceptions of women coaching at the elite level.<br /><br />We get into the BAL experience, the hopes for her Moroccan team AS Salé and the road ahead.<br /><br />As always Liz is open and candid not just about the privilege and immense responsibility of representing women in this role, but also the unique challenges she has experienced and the wonderful moments that have touched her as a trendsetter and role model.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Coach Liz Mills is smashing ceilings across the basketball globe. The only female Head Coach in the men's Basketball African League (BAL), a feat never accomplished in the Australian Men’s National Basketball League, or NBA. She's made history and continues to smash preconceptions of women coaching at the elite level.<br /><br />We get into the BAL experience, the hopes for her Moroccan team AS Salé and the road ahead.<br /><br />As always Liz is open and candid not just about the privilege and immense responsibility of representing women in this role, but also the unique challenges she has experienced and the wonderful moments that have touched her as a trendsetter and role model.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep68-coach-liz-mills-moroccan-milestones--49433647]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49433647</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ab790a89-522e-4770-b56f-d859acdf41b2/1e25e5e3a054ebc31314e0ad768aab62.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1e6e50e6-7a7c-4901-8f99-92e7b92bc9a6/ep68-liz-mills-moroccan-milestones.mp3" length="71415614" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Coach Liz Mills is smashing ceilings across the basketball globe. The only female Head Coach in the men&apos;s Basketball African League (BAL), a feat never accomplished in the Australian Men’s National Basketball League, or NBA. She&apos;s made history and continues to smash preconceptions of women coaching at the elite level.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We get into the BAL experience, the hopes for her Moroccan team AS Salé and the road ahead.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As always Liz is open and candid not just about the privilege and immense responsibility of representing women in this role, but also the unique challenges she has experienced and the wonderful moments that have touched her as a trendsetter and role model.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep67: Playback 2 Highlights covering Kiwi and UK Hoops and Fan Art</title><itunes:title>Ep67: Playback 2 Highlights covering Kiwi and UK Hoops and Fan Art</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We love to showcase our Playback series to offer up short & sweet clips from some of our most recent podcasts from the current series.<br /><br />In our 2nd playback for Series 3 we rewind choice bits from Episodes 55 through to 59 where hosts Paul Camillos & Jacinta Govind welcome Bevan Murray, Cassie Breen, Darren Paul, Emma Groves and Brent Ford.<br /><br />It’s a great sampler if you’re new to our podcast or even if you haven’t had a chance to listen to some of these episodes you can get a taste test of what we cover. <br /><br />Episode 55: The Long Game WNBL Wrap with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind<br />It’s Round 7 and WNBL Hoops returned after COVID benched Round 6 so we’re talking about playing and supporting sports in these uncertain times. We cover amazing milestones and spotlight some players who got our attention. We’re also talking about the Long Game for #womenshoops as we get into better ways to engage fans and the transparency we need more than ever!<br /><br />Ep55 Links: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3I5JBn5" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3I5JBn5</a> / Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3GuJbGl" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3GuJbGl</a><br /><br /><br />Episode 56: Bevan Murray and the Kiwi Hoops revolution<br />As Auckland Dream General Manager Bevan gives us a look at the seismic shift happening in New Zealand women’s hoops sharing his insights into the opportunities while embracing the uncertainty and challenges they bring for fans in the community.<br />These changes in NZ hoops bring significant developments for the Tall Ferns and a boon for #womenshoops that will ripple across the Tasman to our shores.<br /><br />Ep56 Links: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3IiDyvE" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3IiDyvE</a> / Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3rGAseg" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3rGAseg</a><br /><br /><br />Episode 57: Caz and Daz - The Best of British Basketball<br />Cassie Breen and Darren Paul from The Caz and Daz Show is a podcast on British Women’s Basketball, and it’s a real treat to chat with them about UK Hoops, the professional women’s league WBBL, and the huge growth in participation rates amongst GB youth.<br />Their passion and love of hoops mirrors our own, we get a glimpse into the UK scene and it would be awesome to see our nations’ compete in hoops raising the profile of the sport to be a global powerhouse that it richly deserves.<br /><br />Ep57 Links: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3r5xhxv" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3r5xhxv</a> / Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3AHKkZb" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3AHKkZb</a><br /><br /><br />Episode 59: Fantastic Fan Art with Emma Groves and Brent Ford<br />In our first Hoops Fan podcast we talk with Emma Groves and Brent Ford, passionate UCCaps fans that hype their beloved Canberra Caps to another level through their hype signs or as we call it Fan Art. It’s a fascinating peek into a growing hoops sub culture - the artistry of fans in championing their favourite teams and players is so creative and no matter which team you back it’s hard not to admire. <br /><br />What happens next through our connection is where fandom transcend sport to create a community in action, the Bunts t-shirt was a highlight of the season for our crew and raised awareness and much needed financial support for Domestic Violence Services in Canberra - a cause Alex Bunton generously advocated in her return to the WNBL.<br /><br />Ep59 Links: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3uLZQlQ" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3uLZQlQ</a> / Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3sqUJ7W" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3sqUJ7W</a><br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We love to showcase our Playback series to offer up short & sweet clips from some of our most recent podcasts from the current series.<br /><br />In our 2nd playback for Series 3 we rewind choice bits from Episodes 55 through to 59 where hosts Paul Camillos & Jacinta Govind welcome Bevan Murray, Cassie Breen, Darren Paul, Emma Groves and Brent Ford.<br /><br />It’s a great sampler if you’re new to our podcast or even if you haven’t had a chance to listen to some of these episodes you can get a taste test of what we cover. <br /><br />Episode 55: The Long Game WNBL Wrap with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind<br />It’s Round 7 and WNBL Hoops returned after COVID benched Round 6 so we’re talking about playing and supporting sports in these uncertain times. We cover amazing milestones and spotlight some players who got our attention. We’re also talking about the Long Game for #womenshoops as we get into better ways to engage fans and the transparency we need more than ever!<br /><br />Ep55 Links: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3I5JBn5" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3I5JBn5</a> / Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3GuJbGl" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3GuJbGl</a><br /><br /><br />Episode 56: Bevan Murray and the Kiwi Hoops revolution<br />As Auckland Dream General Manager Bevan gives us a look at the seismic shift happening in New Zealand women’s hoops sharing his insights into the opportunities while embracing the uncertainty and challenges they bring for fans in the community.<br />These changes in NZ hoops bring significant developments for the Tall Ferns and a boon for #womenshoops that will ripple across the Tasman to our shores.<br /><br />Ep56 Links: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3IiDyvE" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3IiDyvE</a> / Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3rGAseg" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3rGAseg</a><br /><br /><br />Episode 57: Caz and Daz - The Best of British Basketball<br />Cassie Breen and Darren Paul from The Caz and Daz Show is a podcast on British Women’s Basketball, and it’s a real treat to chat with them about UK Hoops, the professional women’s league WBBL, and the huge growth in participation rates amongst GB youth.<br />Their passion and love of hoops mirrors our own, we get a glimpse into the UK scene and it would be awesome to see our nations’ compete in hoops raising the profile of the sport to be a global powerhouse that it richly deserves.<br /><br />Ep57 Links: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3r5xhxv" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3r5xhxv</a> / Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3AHKkZb" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3AHKkZb</a><br /><br /><br />Episode 59: Fantastic Fan Art with Emma Groves and Brent Ford<br />In our first Hoops Fan podcast we talk with Emma Groves and Brent Ford, passionate UCCaps fans that hype their beloved Canberra Caps to another level through their hype signs or as we call it Fan Art. It’s a fascinating peek into a growing hoops sub culture - the artistry of fans in championing their favourite teams and players is so creative and no matter which team you back it’s hard not to admire. <br /><br />What happens next through our connection is where fandom transcend sport to create a community in action, the Bunts t-shirt was a highlight of the season for our crew and raised awareness and much needed financial support for Domestic Violence Services in Canberra - a cause Alex Bunton generously advocated in her return to the WNBL.<br /><br />Ep59 Links: Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3uLZQlQ" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3uLZQlQ</a> / Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3sqUJ7W" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3sqUJ7W</a><br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep67-playback-2-highlights-covering-kiwi-and-uk-hoops-and-fan-art--49361886]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49361886</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3a4ba40a-e5fe-45be-9e46-f0ab23e22315/007603b6c9dc83dd1efc1e2dff022bb7.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:00:04 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/74cdd46d-6963-4ad7-b4bb-7828d5299c3b/ep67-playback-2-series-3.mp3" length="45588643" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We love to showcase our Playback series to offer up short &amp; sweet clips from some of our most recent podcasts from the current series.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In our 2nd playback for Series 3 we rewind choice bits from Episodes 55 through to 59 where hosts Paul Camillos &amp; Jacinta Govind welcome Bevan Murray, Cassie Breen, Darren Paul, Emma Groves and Brent Ford.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a great sampler if you’re new to our podcast or even if you haven’t had a chance to listen to some of these episodes you can get a taste test of what we cover. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 55: The Long Game WNBL Wrap with Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind&lt;br /&gt;It’s Round 7 and WNBL Hoops returned after COVID benched Round 6 so we’re talking about playing and supporting sports in these uncertain times. We cover amazing milestones and spotlight some players who got our attention. We’re also talking about the Long Game for #womenshoops as we get into better ways to engage fans and the transparency we need more than ever!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ep55 Links: Apple: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3I5JBn5&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3I5JBn5&lt;/a&gt; / Spotify: &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/3GuJbGl&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/3GuJbGl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 56: Bevan Murray and the Kiwi Hoops revolution&lt;br /&gt;As Auckland Dream General Manager Bevan gives us a look at the seismic shift happening in New Zealand women’s hoops sharing his insights into the opportunities while embracing the uncertainty and challenges they bring for fans in the community.&lt;br /&gt;These changes in NZ hoops bring significant developments for the Tall Ferns and a boon for #womenshoops that will ripple across the Tasman to our shores.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ep56 Links: Apple: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3IiDyvE&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3IiDyvE&lt;/a&gt; / Spotify: &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/3rGAseg&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/3rGAseg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 57: Caz and Daz - The Best of British Basketball&lt;br /&gt;Cassie Breen and Darren Paul from The Caz and Daz Show is a podcast on British Women’s Basketball, and it’s a real treat to chat with them about UK Hoops, the professional women’s league WBBL, and the huge growth in participation rates amongst GB youth.&lt;br /&gt;Their passion and love of hoops mirrors our own, we get a glimpse into the UK scene and it would be awesome to see our nations’ compete in hoops raising the profile of the sport to be a global powerhouse that it richly deserves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ep57 Links: Apple: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3r5xhxv&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3r5xhxv&lt;/a&gt; / Spotify: &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/3AHKkZb&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/3AHKkZb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 59: Fantastic Fan Art with Emma Groves and Brent Ford&lt;br /&gt;In our first Hoops Fan podcast we talk with Emma Groves and Brent Ford, passionate UCCaps fans that hype their beloved Canberra Caps to another level through their hype signs or as we call it Fan Art. It’s a fascinating peek into a growing hoops sub culture - the artistry of fans in championing their favourite teams and players is so creative and no matter which team you back it’s hard not to admire. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What happens next through our connection is where fandom transcend sport to create a community in action, the Bunts t-shirt was a highlight of the season for our crew and raised awareness and much needed financial support for Domestic Violence Services in Canberra - a cause Alex Bunton generously advocated in her return to the WNBL.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ep59 Links: Apple: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3uLZQlQ&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3uLZQlQ&lt;/a&gt; / Spotify: &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/3sqUJ7W&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/3sqUJ7W&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep66: Sammy Wloszczowski The Wizard from Oz</title><itunes:title>Ep66: Sammy Wloszczowski The Wizard from Oz</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Sammy Wloszczowksi, ‘Sammy W’ is well known across the WNBL, WNBA & Euroleague teams and many of their superstar athletes. In his role in player management at SIG Sports he has forged real and significant relationships with some great Aussie basketball talent. <br /><br />Sammy gives us a rare view into his world of working alongside and supporting athletes across all stages of their professional sporting life. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, he is currently based in Washington DC and has a courtside view of some of the best female hoopers in the world. <br /><br />He will and does travel far and wide to see and support his players, grateful to be able to notch up the travel miles again as borders reopen.<br /><br />A thought provoking discussion on the human elements and stark realities faced by professional athlete and his own journey and the inspiration he draws from walking alongside some legendary players.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sammy Wloszczowksi, ‘Sammy W’ is well known across the WNBL, WNBA & Euroleague teams and many of their superstar athletes. In his role in player management at SIG Sports he has forged real and significant relationships with some great Aussie basketball talent. <br /><br />Sammy gives us a rare view into his world of working alongside and supporting athletes across all stages of their professional sporting life. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, he is currently based in Washington DC and has a courtside view of some of the best female hoopers in the world. <br /><br />He will and does travel far and wide to see and support his players, grateful to be able to notch up the travel miles again as borders reopen.<br /><br />A thought provoking discussion on the human elements and stark realities faced by professional athlete and his own journey and the inspiration he draws from walking alongside some legendary players.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep66-sammy-wloszczowski-the-wizard-from-oz--49275687]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49275687</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a2b621be-0a07-4c25-9d06-d27a8347bc85/2f7fe51b5506985d942eefb1334a65cc.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/60523f5e-d675-42fa-97be-5fd78d3261ef/ep66-sammy-w-the-wizard-from-oz-stb-series-3.mp3" length="55289933" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Sammy Wloszczowksi, ‘Sammy W’ is well known across the WNBL, WNBA &amp; Euroleague teams and many of their superstar athletes. In his role in player management at SIG Sports he has forged real and significant relationships with some great Aussie basketball talent. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sammy gives us a rare view into his world of working alongside and supporting athletes across all stages of their professional sporting life. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, he is currently based in Washington DC and has a courtside view of some of the best female hoopers in the world. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He will and does travel far and wide to see and support his players, grateful to be able to notch up the travel miles again as borders reopen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A thought provoking discussion on the human elements and stark realities faced by professional athlete and his own journey and the inspiration he draws from walking alongside some legendary players.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep65: WNBL22 Finals Week with special guest Vanessa Panousis</title><itunes:title>Ep65: WNBL22 Finals Week with special guest Vanessa Panousis</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[As we kick off WNBL Finals Week special guest Vanessa Panousis jumps on to talk WNBL22 regular season and Finals predictions.<br /><br />We wrap up another challenging season featuring some phenomenal Womens Hoops. A review of the regular season and some crystal ball gazing for an unpredictable Finals Weeks. We also spotlight some legendary performances.<br /><br />Get around it!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As we kick off WNBL Finals Week special guest Vanessa Panousis jumps on to talk WNBL22 regular season and Finals predictions.<br /><br />We wrap up another challenging season featuring some phenomenal Womens Hoops. A review of the regular season and some crystal ball gazing for an unpredictable Finals Weeks. We also spotlight some legendary performances.<br /><br />Get around it!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep65-wnbl22-finals-week-with-special-guest-vanessa-panousis--49160624]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49160624</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0080bd88-2d0f-45c1-9319-78c56f811161/7e346d615acfcd81cac4085b3158b1c0.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2881024a-9858-4c92-88ad-00938d4ea00e/ep65-wnbl-finals-week.mp3" length="34506440" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>As we kick off WNBL Finals Week special guest Vanessa Panousis jumps on to talk WNBL22 regular season and Finals predictions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We wrap up another challenging season featuring some phenomenal Womens Hoops. A review of the regular season and some crystal ball gazing for an unpredictable Finals Weeks. We also spotlight some legendary performances.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get around it!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep64: Nat Burton Mindset Matters</title><itunes:title>Ep64: Nat Burton Mindset Matters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Nat Burton has recently transitioned from WNBL player to an Assistant Coach at the hot shooting Perth Lynx. <br /><br />Transferring her knowledge and skills from her own lived experience in challenging her mindset throughout her professional career, she is now using that in assisting perhaps the most besieged WNBL team in Covid times at the Lynx.<br /><br />Always open and honest in sharing her own experiences throughout her career, as a WNBL player, Opal and in international leagues, Nat understands the great value that mindset and accountability of that in achieving results and joy as an athlete. <br /><br />She has built her mindset and athlete wellbeing business, journalling her struggles and sharing that with elite athletes as well as junior associations to create healthier cultures both at the professional level and at the grass roots for strong foundations.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nat Burton has recently transitioned from WNBL player to an Assistant Coach at the hot shooting Perth Lynx. <br /><br />Transferring her knowledge and skills from her own lived experience in challenging her mindset throughout her professional career, she is now using that in assisting perhaps the most besieged WNBL team in Covid times at the Lynx.<br /><br />Always open and honest in sharing her own experiences throughout her career, as a WNBL player, Opal and in international leagues, Nat understands the great value that mindset and accountability of that in achieving results and joy as an athlete. <br /><br />She has built her mindset and athlete wellbeing business, journalling her struggles and sharing that with elite athletes as well as junior associations to create healthier cultures both at the professional level and at the grass roots for strong foundations.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep64-nat-burton-mindset-matters--49100019]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49100019</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/42b52d2e-d3fb-4449-9910-67a11d60ffb9/e025aec8a01315307b527c0132ad6abd.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:04 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e2e7e46c-7a7e-4a71-b5bc-9f8a27181c09/ep64-nat-burton-mindset-matters-stb-series-3.mp3" length="40081234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Nat Burton has recently transitioned from WNBL player to an Assistant Coach at the hot shooting Perth Lynx. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Transferring her knowledge and skills from her own lived experience in challenging her mindset throughout her professional career, she is now using that in assisting perhaps the most besieged WNBL team in Covid times at the Lynx.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Always open and honest in sharing her own experiences throughout her career, as a WNBL player, Opal and in international leagues, Nat understands the great value that mindset and accountability of that in achieving results and joy as an athlete. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She has built her mindset and athlete wellbeing business, journalling her struggles and sharing that with elite athletes as well as junior associations to create healthier cultures both at the professional level and at the grass roots for strong foundations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep63: Fleur McIntyre The Queen of the Kingdom</title><itunes:title>Ep63: Fleur McIntyre The Queen of the Kingdom</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Fleur McIntyre is only the 5th female to Coach in the NBL. She's joined the NBL Sydney Kings as Assistant Coach and is loving the opportunity to turn her academic knowledge in exercise and sport science from her role as an Assoc. Professor in Fremantle, into the high octane world of men's professional basketball.<br /><br />With extensive coaching experience in both Men’s and Women’s Basketball, including the Womens National Basketball League, Fleur has a wealth of hoops IQ. <br /><br />With a clear focus on player development her experience provides a two-way learning that's the Kings’ X-factor. In ‘building the Kingdom’ the Kings have embraced a savvy and joyful collaborator in Fleur.<br /><br />A genuine love for the crew she works with is evident, her insights into players and culture is fascinating and you’ll want to save this episode for repeat listening.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fleur McIntyre is only the 5th female to Coach in the NBL. She's joined the NBL Sydney Kings as Assistant Coach and is loving the opportunity to turn her academic knowledge in exercise and sport science from her role as an Assoc. Professor in Fremantle, into the high octane world of men's professional basketball.<br /><br />With extensive coaching experience in both Men’s and Women’s Basketball, including the Womens National Basketball League, Fleur has a wealth of hoops IQ. <br /><br />With a clear focus on player development her experience provides a two-way learning that's the Kings’ X-factor. In ‘building the Kingdom’ the Kings have embraced a savvy and joyful collaborator in Fleur.<br /><br />A genuine love for the crew she works with is evident, her insights into players and culture is fascinating and you’ll want to save this episode for repeat listening.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep63-fleur-mcintyre-the-queen-of-the-kingdom--49014671]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49014671</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2684cfa9-f6e4-49eb-b0bc-193be5d39a25/a06bf8977c3475a6630ccbbbcbbd92e7.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 04:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fae1d1a9-9ff0-4655-8cc5-5396b609c876/ep63-fleur-the-queen-of-the-kingdom-stb-series-3.mp3" length="61486186" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Fleur McIntyre is only the 5th female to Coach in the NBL. She&apos;s joined the NBL Sydney Kings as Assistant Coach and is loving the opportunity to turn her academic knowledge in exercise and sport science from her role as an Assoc. Professor in Fremantle, into the high octane world of men&apos;s professional basketball.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With extensive coaching experience in both Men’s and Women’s Basketball, including the Womens National Basketball League, Fleur has a wealth of hoops IQ. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With a clear focus on player development her experience provides a two-way learning that&apos;s the Kings’ X-factor. In ‘building the Kingdom’ the Kings have embraced a savvy and joyful collaborator in Fleur.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A genuine love for the crew she works with is evident, her insights into players and culture is fascinating and you’ll want to save this episode for repeat listening.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep62: I Am A Girl Shoots for the Stars</title><itunes:title>Ep62: I Am A Girl Shoots for the Stars</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[The I Am A Girl program is shooting for the stars with the goal of reaching 10,000 girls and women across NSW during the three year program. The program aims to engage girls and reconnect women, whether through playing, officiating or in administrative roles to build the foundations for sustainable growth in a popular sport.<br /><br />Two remarkable supporters of Women's Hoops Karen Irwin and Rachel Herrick from Basketball NSW join us to talk about travelling the miles and shaping #NextGen Women's Hoops through this amazing grass roots initiative of the FIBA Womens World Cup Legacy.<br /><br />Also on the radar is keeping participants connected more broadly in order to bridge the strong grass roots communities to the wider Womens Hoops family.<br /><br />In the quest to reach their long term vision Kaz and Rach are candid in sharing some challenges, as well as the joy and hopes to get there.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Karen Irwin is the Program Co-ordinator for I Am A Girl Program at @BasketballNSW (twitter)<br />Rachel Herrick is the @BasketballNSW Program Manager Women and Girls @BNSW_rachel (twitter)]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The I Am A Girl program is shooting for the stars with the goal of reaching 10,000 girls and women across NSW during the three year program. The program aims to engage girls and reconnect women, whether through playing, officiating or in administrative roles to build the foundations for sustainable growth in a popular sport.<br /><br />Two remarkable supporters of Women's Hoops Karen Irwin and Rachel Herrick from Basketball NSW join us to talk about travelling the miles and shaping #NextGen Women's Hoops through this amazing grass roots initiative of the FIBA Womens World Cup Legacy.<br /><br />Also on the radar is keeping participants connected more broadly in order to bridge the strong grass roots communities to the wider Womens Hoops family.<br /><br />In the quest to reach their long term vision Kaz and Rach are candid in sharing some challenges, as well as the joy and hopes to get there.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Karen Irwin is the Program Co-ordinator for I Am A Girl Program at @BasketballNSW (twitter)<br />Rachel Herrick is the @BasketballNSW Program Manager Women and Girls @BNSW_rachel (twitter)]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep62-i-am-a-girl-shoots-for-the-stars--48942943]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48942943</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0cf54bb8-3e97-4f0e-83e8-b855926405bd/cc1f8b99d02299166ece4984d1d8c093.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 04:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cab3fcde-48dc-4254-94f1-82f35a05d91c/ep62-iaag-shoots-for-the-stars-stb-series-3.mp3" length="39614790" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>The I Am A Girl program is shooting for the stars with the goal of reaching 10,000 girls and women across NSW during the three year program. The program aims to engage girls and reconnect women, whether through playing, officiating or in administrative roles to build the foundations for sustainable growth in a popular sport.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Two remarkable supporters of Women&apos;s Hoops Karen Irwin and Rachel Herrick from Basketball NSW join us to talk about travelling the miles and shaping #NextGen Women&apos;s Hoops through this amazing grass roots initiative of the FIBA Womens World Cup Legacy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also on the radar is keeping participants connected more broadly in order to bridge the strong grass roots communities to the wider Womens Hoops family.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the quest to reach their long term vision Kaz and Rach are candid in sharing some challenges, as well as the joy and hopes to get there.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Karen Irwin is the Program Co-ordinator for I Am A Girl Program at @BasketballNSW (twitter)&lt;br /&gt;Rachel Herrick is the @BasketballNSW Program Manager Women and Girls @BNSW_rachel (twitter)</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep61: Abby Bishop - No place like home</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep61: Abby Bishop - No place like home</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Abby Bishop is a formidable talent in Aussie Women's Hoops. Having achieved 3 WNBL Championships with the UCCaps and a WNBA ring as well. <br /><br />Known across the global hoops landscape from the USA to Europe, her return home to Australia with the Southside Flyers this season had her playing incredible basketball.<br /><br />Recently her season was cruelly halted with a tear in her soleus muscle just before an Opals camp for the FIBAWWC Qualifiers. Abby has begun the long and sometimes boring rehab journey with the aim to get back to the remarkable form she was enjoying. <br /><br />Back in her homeland with daughter Zala alongside, she's finding joy in hoops again and like her free flowing game is happy to see where it leads. <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Abby Bishop is a formidable talent in Aussie Women's Hoops. Having achieved 3 WNBL Championships with the UCCaps and a WNBA ring as well. <br /><br />Known across the global hoops landscape from the USA to Europe, her return home to Australia with the Southside Flyers this season had her playing incredible basketball.<br /><br />Recently her season was cruelly halted with a tear in her soleus muscle just before an Opals camp for the FIBAWWC Qualifiers. Abby has begun the long and sometimes boring rehab journey with the aim to get back to the remarkable form she was enjoying. <br /><br />Back in her homeland with daughter Zala alongside, she's finding joy in hoops again and like her free flowing game is happy to see where it leads. <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep61-abby-bishop-no-place-like-home--48866090]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48866090</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/047a1039-e8de-4e10-8a05-f638410f99a3/a582879fc4dffe2f53d693986cff453d.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/aeaca3f3-e7ea-4a10-9821-129dd995a870/ep61-abby-bishop-stb-series-3.mp3" length="44331013" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Abby Bishop is a formidable talent in Aussie Women&apos;s Hoops. Having achieved 3 WNBL Championships with the UCCaps and a WNBA ring as well. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Known across the global hoops landscape from the USA to Europe, her return home to Australia with the Southside Flyers this season had her playing incredible basketball.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Recently her season was cruelly halted with a tear in her soleus muscle just before an Opals camp for the FIBAWWC Qualifiers. Abby has begun the long and sometimes boring rehab journey with the aim to get back to the remarkable form she was enjoying. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Back in her homeland with daughter Zala alongside, she&apos;s finding joy in hoops again and like her free flowing game is happy to see where it leads. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep60: Michele Timms reviews FIBAWWC Qualifiers</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep60: Michele Timms reviews FIBAWWC Qualifiers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[The FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers are done and dusted. 12 Teams have punched their tickets to Sydney for the FIBAWWC in September 2022. <br /><br />Opals legend Michele Timms joins us again for her invaluable take on the FIBAWWC Qualifiers, how each team faired and our Aussie Opals lifting the intensity levels in pursuit of another podium finish come September!<br /><br />Timmsy offers up a frank review of the Qualifiers and her all round knowledge of global Womens Hoops is a real treat to listen to.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers are done and dusted. 12 Teams have punched their tickets to Sydney for the FIBAWWC in September 2022. <br /><br />Opals legend Michele Timms joins us again for her invaluable take on the FIBAWWC Qualifiers, how each team faired and our Aussie Opals lifting the intensity levels in pursuit of another podium finish come September!<br /><br />Timmsy offers up a frank review of the Qualifiers and her all round knowledge of global Womens Hoops is a real treat to listen to.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep60-michele-timms-reviews-fibawwc-qualifiers--48778912]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48778912</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e5d90e07-4a89-45a4-966d-a65b51a8dda5/2cf4d95a273a90bcc9b8651323923819.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b1b78af2-f8af-4fb6-9eef-dd4792bdce91/ep60-michele-timms-fibawwc-qt-stb-series-3.mp3" length="54507092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>The FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers are done and dusted. 12 Teams have punched their tickets to Sydney for the FIBAWWC in September 2022. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Opals legend Michele Timms joins us again for her invaluable take on the FIBAWWC Qualifiers, how each team faired and our Aussie Opals lifting the intensity levels in pursuit of another podium finish come September!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Timmsy offers up a frank review of the Qualifiers and her all round knowledge of global Womens Hoops is a real treat to listen to.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep59: Fantastic Fan Art with Emma Groves and Brent Ford</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep59: Fantastic Fan Art with Emma Groves and Brent Ford</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We love to cover behind the scenes Stories so we're exploring the WNBL fan space, the fantastic fan art and signs they create and the relationships that get created!<br /><br />Diehard fans Emma Groves and Brent Ford met at a charity AFL game and have connected through their love of #womenshoops and their beloved UCCapitals. <br /><br />Bringing enthusiasm and energy and showing their support to the players that inspire their creativity with their unique and imaginative hype signs.<br /><br />This podcast is for all the dedicated hoops fans who wear their heart on their sleeves and create fantastic fan art in all its glorious forms.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We love to cover behind the scenes Stories so we're exploring the WNBL fan space, the fantastic fan art and signs they create and the relationships that get created!<br /><br />Diehard fans Emma Groves and Brent Ford met at a charity AFL game and have connected through their love of #womenshoops and their beloved UCCapitals. <br /><br />Bringing enthusiasm and energy and showing their support to the players that inspire their creativity with their unique and imaginative hype signs.<br /><br />This podcast is for all the dedicated hoops fans who wear their heart on their sleeves and create fantastic fan art in all its glorious forms.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep59-fantastic-fan-art-with-emma-groves-and-brent-ford--48682839]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48682839</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/267d1128-ef39-4865-992e-4d69c1b856e9/9b7a824a3595d32b9140aad4c06847e7.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/37bd2619-9334-4c59-9843-e177a4dfec78/ep59-fantastic-fan-art-stb-series-3.mp3" length="60550349" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We love to cover behind the scenes Stories so we&apos;re exploring the WNBL fan space, the fantastic fan art and signs they create and the relationships that get created!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Diehard fans Emma Groves and Brent Ford met at a charity AFL game and have connected through their love of #womenshoops and their beloved UCCapitals. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bringing enthusiasm and energy and showing their support to the players that inspire their creativity with their unique and imaginative hype signs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This podcast is for all the dedicated hoops fans who wear their heart on their sleeves and create fantastic fan art in all its glorious forms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep58: Playback highlights with Sherrie Calleia, Morgan Yaeger, Michele Timms, Tom &amp; Renae Garlepp and Cayla George</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep58: Playback highlights with Sherrie Calleia, Morgan Yaeger, Michele Timms, Tom &amp; Renae Garlepp and Cayla George</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We love to showcase our Playback series to offer up a short & sweet intro to some of our latest podcasts from the current series.<br /><br />In this Playback we feature Episodes 51 through to 54, and its a beauty!<br /><br />Episode 51: From the youngest kids on the block Sydney Uni Flames Development Players Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger talk to us in the preseason to share their journey’s and their determination to prove that youth can deliver the energy and grit. They have much to prove in what is a seriously stacked league. <br />Ep51 links: <a href="https://apple.co/3rrrdjA" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3rrrdjA</a> /  <a href="https://spoti.fi/3Lbrej9" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3Lbrej9</a><br /><br />Episode 52: Next up is the legendary Michele Timms as we talk Opals and FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Her basketball world stage knowledge is renowned and she knows what the team needs to rebuild and shares some of that lived experience in what she believes is a longer journey for our Opals. Make sure to listen to the full podcast to hear her goosebumps take on the Opals pillars and legacy. <br />Ep 52 Links: <a href="https://apple.co/3DID3bA" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3DID3bA</a> /  <a href="https://spoti.fi/31QqldS" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/31QqldS</a><br /><br />Episode 53: In one of our most iconic episodes its a Life Basketball with Tom and Renae Garlepp, husband and wife both step into coaching roles for Team NSW after achieving amazing careers. The U20 Nationals in 2020 is the stuff of legends and they give us an All Access Pass into their dynamic at the helm of 2 teams competing against each other at Nationals.  <br />Ep 53 Links: <a href="https://apple.co/3mhsg2d" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3mhsg2d</a> / <a href="https://spoti.fi/31ZWnV2" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/31ZWnV2</a><br /><br />Episode 54: Finally, we go BIG with Opal veteran and Melbourne Boomers Captain Cayla George. It was tough to pick just one highlight, she is fully in on her take of where we’re at and where we need to be. Cayla generously shares her role as someone younger players look up to and the importance of having real conversations to move forward to progress Women’s basketball in the longest running professional women’s sporting league. A great episode to listen to for an open and honest discussion on racial intolerance in the sport.<br />Ep 54 Link: <a href="https://apple.co/3eFv7xP" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3eFv7xP</a> / <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mUaLp5" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3mUaLp5</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We love to showcase our Playback series to offer up a short & sweet intro to some of our latest podcasts from the current series.<br /><br />In this Playback we feature Episodes 51 through to 54, and its a beauty!<br /><br />Episode 51: From the youngest kids on the block Sydney Uni Flames Development Players Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger talk to us in the preseason to share their journey’s and their determination to prove that youth can deliver the energy and grit. They have much to prove in what is a seriously stacked league. <br />Ep51 links: <a href="https://apple.co/3rrrdjA" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3rrrdjA</a> /  <a href="https://spoti.fi/3Lbrej9" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3Lbrej9</a><br /><br />Episode 52: Next up is the legendary Michele Timms as we talk Opals and FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Her basketball world stage knowledge is renowned and she knows what the team needs to rebuild and shares some of that lived experience in what she believes is a longer journey for our Opals. Make sure to listen to the full podcast to hear her goosebumps take on the Opals pillars and legacy. <br />Ep 52 Links: <a href="https://apple.co/3DID3bA" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3DID3bA</a> /  <a href="https://spoti.fi/31QqldS" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/31QqldS</a><br /><br />Episode 53: In one of our most iconic episodes its a Life Basketball with Tom and Renae Garlepp, husband and wife both step into coaching roles for Team NSW after achieving amazing careers. The U20 Nationals in 2020 is the stuff of legends and they give us an All Access Pass into their dynamic at the helm of 2 teams competing against each other at Nationals.  <br />Ep 53 Links: <a href="https://apple.co/3mhsg2d" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3mhsg2d</a> / <a href="https://spoti.fi/31ZWnV2" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/31ZWnV2</a><br /><br />Episode 54: Finally, we go BIG with Opal veteran and Melbourne Boomers Captain Cayla George. It was tough to pick just one highlight, she is fully in on her take of where we’re at and where we need to be. Cayla generously shares her role as someone younger players look up to and the importance of having real conversations to move forward to progress Women’s basketball in the longest running professional women’s sporting league. A great episode to listen to for an open and honest discussion on racial intolerance in the sport.<br />Ep 54 Link: <a href="https://apple.co/3eFv7xP" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3eFv7xP</a> / <a href="https://spoti.fi/3mUaLp5" rel="noopener">https://spoti.fi/3mUaLp5</a><br /><br />Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep58-playback-highlights-with-sherrie-calleia-morgan-yaeger-michele-timms-tom-renae-garlepp-and-cayla-george--48581312]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48581312</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/010f2ac0-5a4c-4058-95c8-e7e2520e30b3/197ff844437c173fb5733e11ada83e33.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/42eea3f4-d5df-4caa-80ad-d46d13f70bdb/playback-series-3.mp3" length="25969207" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>27:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We love to showcase our Playback series to offer up a short &amp; sweet intro to some of our latest podcasts from the current series.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this Playback we feature Episodes 51 through to 54, and its a beauty!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 51: From the youngest kids on the block Sydney Uni Flames Development Players Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger talk to us in the preseason to share their journey’s and their determination to prove that youth can deliver the energy and grit. They have much to prove in what is a seriously stacked league. &lt;br /&gt;Ep51 links: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3rrrdjA&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3rrrdjA&lt;/a&gt; /  &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/3Lbrej9&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/3Lbrej9&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 52: Next up is the legendary Michele Timms as we talk Opals and FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Her basketball world stage knowledge is renowned and she knows what the team needs to rebuild and shares some of that lived experience in what she believes is a longer journey for our Opals. Make sure to listen to the full podcast to hear her goosebumps take on the Opals pillars and legacy. &lt;br /&gt;Ep 52 Links: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3DID3bA&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3DID3bA&lt;/a&gt; /  &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/31QqldS&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/31QqldS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 53: In one of our most iconic episodes its a Life Basketball with Tom and Renae Garlepp, husband and wife both step into coaching roles for Team NSW after achieving amazing careers. The U20 Nationals in 2020 is the stuff of legends and they give us an All Access Pass into their dynamic at the helm of 2 teams competing against each other at Nationals.  &lt;br /&gt;Ep 53 Links: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3mhsg2d&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3mhsg2d&lt;/a&gt; / &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/31ZWnV2&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/31ZWnV2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode 54: Finally, we go BIG with Opal veteran and Melbourne Boomers Captain Cayla George. It was tough to pick just one highlight, she is fully in on her take of where we’re at and where we need to be. Cayla generously shares her role as someone younger players look up to and the importance of having real conversations to move forward to progress Women’s basketball in the longest running professional women’s sporting league. A great episode to listen to for an open and honest discussion on racial intolerance in the sport.&lt;br /&gt;Ep 54 Link: &lt;a href=&quot;https://apple.co/3eFv7xP&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://apple.co/3eFv7xP&lt;/a&gt; / &lt;a href=&quot;https://spoti.fi/3mUaLp5&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://spoti.fi/3mUaLp5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep57: Caz and Daz - The best of British basketball</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep57: Caz and Daz - The best of British basketball</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[The Caz and Daz Show is a podcast on British Women’s Basketball, and it’s a real treat to chat with them about UK Hoops, the professional women’s league WBBL, and the huge growth in participation rates amongst GB youth.<br /><br />Great Britain narrowly missed out on the Tokyo Olympics. Both our nations, while positioned differently have much in common. We explore this further, including the familiar challenges of maximising the sports exposure through viewership and much needed funding.<br /><br />Their passion and love of hoops mirrors our own, we get a glimpse into the UK scene and it would be awesome to see our nations’ compete in hoops raising the profile of the sport to be a global powerhouse that it richly deserves.<br /><br />Catch the Caz and Daz Show as well as game livestreams via FocusHoops on YouTube.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Caz and Daz Show is a podcast on British Women’s Basketball, and it’s a real treat to chat with them about UK Hoops, the professional women’s league WBBL, and the huge growth in participation rates amongst GB youth.<br /><br />Great Britain narrowly missed out on the Tokyo Olympics. Both our nations, while positioned differently have much in common. We explore this further, including the familiar challenges of maximising the sports exposure through viewership and much needed funding.<br /><br />Their passion and love of hoops mirrors our own, we get a glimpse into the UK scene and it would be awesome to see our nations’ compete in hoops raising the profile of the sport to be a global powerhouse that it richly deserves.<br /><br />Catch the Caz and Daz Show as well as game livestreams via FocusHoops on YouTube.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep57-caz-and-daz-the-best-of-british-basketball--48464904]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48464904</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5425bfd9-4020-41bb-a41b-fe04ebd17b30/490980d278af5d98cbd8b0fbfe290884.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 04:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/85a9459b-938d-42e3-bb11-78db5f020a8e/ep57-caz-and-daz-stb-series-3.mp3" length="82485253" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:25:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>The Caz and Daz Show is a podcast on British Women’s Basketball, and it’s a real treat to chat with them about UK Hoops, the professional women’s league WBBL, and the huge growth in participation rates amongst GB youth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great Britain narrowly missed out on the Tokyo Olympics. Both our nations, while positioned differently have much in common. We explore this further, including the familiar challenges of maximising the sports exposure through viewership and much needed funding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Their passion and love of hoops mirrors our own, we get a glimpse into the UK scene and it would be awesome to see our nations’ compete in hoops raising the profile of the sport to be a global powerhouse that it richly deserves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Catch the Caz and Daz Show as well as game livestreams via FocusHoops on YouTube.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep56: Bevan Murray and the Kiwi hoops revolution</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep56: Bevan Murray and the Kiwi hoops revolution</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Bevan Murray gives us the scoop on the Kiwi Hoops revolution<br /><br />As Auckland Dream General Manager Bevan gives us a look at the seismic shift happening in New Zealand women’s hoops sharing his insights into the opportunities while embracing the uncertainty and challenges they bring for fans in the community.<br /><br />Our closest neighbours are reaching out to youth through their Strength & Adapt program and rolling out a completely revamped women’s league starting in July 2022 that harnesses this growth and develops the amazing talent from the land of the long white cloud. <br /><br />These changes in NZ hoops bring significant developments for the Tall Ferns and a boon for #womenshoops that will ripple across the Tasman to our shores.<br /><br /> Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bevan Murray gives us the scoop on the Kiwi Hoops revolution<br /><br />As Auckland Dream General Manager Bevan gives us a look at the seismic shift happening in New Zealand women’s hoops sharing his insights into the opportunities while embracing the uncertainty and challenges they bring for fans in the community.<br /><br />Our closest neighbours are reaching out to youth through their Strength & Adapt program and rolling out a completely revamped women’s league starting in July 2022 that harnesses this growth and develops the amazing talent from the land of the long white cloud. <br /><br />These changes in NZ hoops bring significant developments for the Tall Ferns and a boon for #womenshoops that will ripple across the Tasman to our shores.<br /><br /> Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep56-bevan-murray-and-the-kiwi-hoops-revolution--48357774]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48357774</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/49c00614-5b3e-49ba-b7c7-f70e439bc7a5/872badc3c2c1606f12178a8a599c0cf1.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3519943d-60cc-47b5-ad01-00ff730648fe/ep56-bevan-murray-stb-series-3.mp3" length="46119045" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Bevan Murray gives us the scoop on the Kiwi Hoops revolution&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As Auckland Dream General Manager Bevan gives us a look at the seismic shift happening in New Zealand women’s hoops sharing his insights into the opportunities while embracing the uncertainty and challenges they bring for fans in the community.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our closest neighbours are reaching out to youth through their Strength &amp; Adapt program and rolling out a completely revamped women’s league starting in July 2022 that harnesses this growth and develops the amazing talent from the land of the long white cloud. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These changes in NZ hoops bring significant developments for the Tall Ferns and a boon for #womenshoops that will ripple across the Tasman to our shores.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep55: The Long Game WNBL wrap with Paul Camillos &amp; Jacinta Govind</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep55: The Long Game WNBL wrap with Paul Camillos &amp; Jacinta Govind</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We’re back for 2022 and we’re excited to welcome Island Pacific Soap Co. onboard as a valued sponsor. High quality, all natural, handcrafted bath soap made in QLD. Check them out at <a href="https://islandpacificsoap.com" rel="noopener">https://islandpacificsoap.com</a> and each guest on the show this season will receive some of their awesome products.<br /><br />THE best way to not smell like a locker room after a game in summer without air conditioning!<br /><br />It’s Round 7 and WNBL Hoops returned this week after COVID benched Round 6 so we’re talking about playing and supporting sports in these uncertain times.<br /><br />On the upside we're pumped about the amazing milestones and spotlight some players who got our attention.<br /><br />We’re also talking about the Long Game for #womenshoops as we get into better ways to engage fans and the transparency we need more than ever!<br /><br />We love to hear from our listeners - DM us for your thoughts and ideas in an exciting year of content coming your way. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod<br /><a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We’re back for 2022 and we’re excited to welcome Island Pacific Soap Co. onboard as a valued sponsor. High quality, all natural, handcrafted bath soap made in QLD. Check them out at <a href="https://islandpacificsoap.com" rel="noopener">https://islandpacificsoap.com</a> and each guest on the show this season will receive some of their awesome products.<br /><br />THE best way to not smell like a locker room after a game in summer without air conditioning!<br /><br />It’s Round 7 and WNBL Hoops returned this week after COVID benched Round 6 so we’re talking about playing and supporting sports in these uncertain times.<br /><br />On the upside we're pumped about the amazing milestones and spotlight some players who got our attention.<br /><br />We’re also talking about the Long Game for #womenshoops as we get into better ways to engage fans and the transparency we need more than ever!<br /><br />We love to hear from our listeners - DM us for your thoughts and ideas in an exciting year of content coming your way. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod<br /><a href="https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze" rel="noopener">https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze</a>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep55-the-long-game-wnbl-wrap-with-paul-camillos-jacinta-govind--48288694]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48288694</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc25a18-9406-4e16-9c59-24c6afe99d71/c5fbafdf97f0f274ea2251fc8b895863.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/abfd53f7-a6a6-4f9f-a902-60c9bd363cdc/ep-55-the-long-game-stb-series-3.mp3" length="51376968" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We’re back for 2022 and we’re excited to welcome Island Pacific Soap Co. onboard as a valued sponsor. High quality, all natural, handcrafted bath soap made in QLD. Check them out at &lt;a href=&quot;https://islandpacificsoap.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://islandpacificsoap.com&lt;/a&gt; and each guest on the show this season will receive some of their awesome products.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE best way to not smell like a locker room after a game in summer without air conditioning!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s Round 7 and WNBL Hoops returned this week after COVID benched Round 6 so we’re talking about playing and supporting sports in these uncertain times.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On the upside we&apos;re pumped about the amazing milestones and spotlight some players who got our attention.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re also talking about the Long Game for #womenshoops as we get into better ways to engage fans and the transparency we need more than ever!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We love to hear from our listeners - DM us for your thoughts and ideas in an exciting year of content coming your way. Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter: @TheBreezePod&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://bio.site/shootingthebreeze&lt;/a&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep54: Cayla George All the things she said</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep54: Cayla George All the things she said</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[She’s the ultimate big… fierce, loyal to her team-mates and never stepping back from a challenge.<br /><br />Cayla George made an impact at this years Tokyo2020 Olympics for the Opals - but by sharing her truth she lets us peek into how the squad felt through the campaign and afterwards.<br /><br />Cayla showed the kind of leadership needed by her decisive action when team mates Tiffany and Ezi were confronted by racial intolerance. She calls it out and she calls for action because nothing less will do.<br /><br />All eyes are on the Melbourne Boomers with big changes in the team this could be a special season.<br /><br />Settle back and get comfortable it’s a big episode as we wrap up the year and get ready for some laughs as well!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[She’s the ultimate big… fierce, loyal to her team-mates and never stepping back from a challenge.<br /><br />Cayla George made an impact at this years Tokyo2020 Olympics for the Opals - but by sharing her truth she lets us peek into how the squad felt through the campaign and afterwards.<br /><br />Cayla showed the kind of leadership needed by her decisive action when team mates Tiffany and Ezi were confronted by racial intolerance. She calls it out and she calls for action because nothing less will do.<br /><br />All eyes are on the Melbourne Boomers with big changes in the team this could be a special season.<br /><br />Settle back and get comfortable it’s a big episode as we wrap up the year and get ready for some laughs as well!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep54-cayla-george-all-the-things-she-said--48032176]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48032176</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c4052d79-e3f3-4039-9fe1-31809ce14ff6/093a323268da793badc4f92a2a6b0319.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2021 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/09f618b9-c4cb-4327-991d-c835842fa2bf/ep54-cayla-george-edit.mp3" length="70738079" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:13:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>She’s the ultimate big… fierce, loyal to her team-mates and never stepping back from a challenge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cayla George made an impact at this years Tokyo2020 Olympics for the Opals - but by sharing her truth she lets us peek into how the squad felt through the campaign and afterwards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cayla showed the kind of leadership needed by her decisive action when team mates Tiffany and Ezi were confronted by racial intolerance. She calls it out and she calls for action because nothing less will do.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All eyes are on the Melbourne Boomers with big changes in the team this could be a special season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Settle back and get comfortable it’s a big episode as we wrap up the year and get ready for some laughs as well!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep53: A Life Basketball with Tom &amp; Renae Garlepp</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep53: A Life Basketball with Tom &amp; Renae Garlepp</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[When two stars collide it’s spectacular. Husband and Wife team Tom and Renae Garlepp are phenomenal talents in their own right making an impact on the coaching stage.<br /><br />Just as spectacular was this year's U20’s Nationals when they faced off as opponents coaching the Blue and White NSW Teams.<br /><br />Juggling family life and coaching high stakes hoops with state pride on the line gets you some pretty special moments, but most valuable is their insight into developing hoops talent in schools at the age when many girls are opting out or switching codes.<br /><br />It’s a wonderful slice of their basketball life, and we're so grateful they shared it with us.<br /><br />Non-stop laughs of course but don’t be fooled - these two are deadly competitive.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When two stars collide it’s spectacular. Husband and Wife team Tom and Renae Garlepp are phenomenal talents in their own right making an impact on the coaching stage.<br /><br />Just as spectacular was this year's U20’s Nationals when they faced off as opponents coaching the Blue and White NSW Teams.<br /><br />Juggling family life and coaching high stakes hoops with state pride on the line gets you some pretty special moments, but most valuable is their insight into developing hoops talent in schools at the age when many girls are opting out or switching codes.<br /><br />It’s a wonderful slice of their basketball life, and we're so grateful they shared it with us.<br /><br />Non-stop laughs of course but don’t be fooled - these two are deadly competitive.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep53-a-life-basketball-with-tom-renae-garlepp--47954945]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47954945</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/182ab92a-b4c9-4ac0-be64-96dbaba17fa7/e4581f97577165cdf44ba7cf47fc1cb3.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:30:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5c2a1fbb-4585-441b-babd-37cf3487de56/ep53-life-basketball-with-tom-renae-garlepp-stb-series-3.mp3" length="43900983" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>When two stars collide it’s spectacular. Husband and Wife team Tom and Renae Garlepp are phenomenal talents in their own right making an impact on the coaching stage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just as spectacular was this year&apos;s U20’s Nationals when they faced off as opponents coaching the Blue and White NSW Teams.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Juggling family life and coaching high stakes hoops with state pride on the line gets you some pretty special moments, but most valuable is their insight into developing hoops talent in schools at the age when many girls are opting out or switching codes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a wonderful slice of their basketball life, and we&apos;re so grateful they shared it with us.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Non-stop laughs of course but don’t be fooled - these two are deadly competitive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep52: Michele Timms on FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup Qualifiers</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep52: Michele Timms on FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup Qualifiers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Legendary Opal Michele Timms jumps on so we can talk about the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers. The new format means we have to compete even though, as host nation, we’re already in. We get into the pool groups, the teams and who’s a possibility of coming to Sydney.<br /><br />But that’s not all - we get into the recently announced Opals 24 ‘fluid’ squad and what could influence the final team.<br /><br />Always candid with unparalleled insight into the Opals legacy, amazing vision and an interesting viewpoint as we explore what's needed to rediscover that ‘relentless persistence’ that is the Opals spirit.<br /><br />There’s many laughs along the way in this entertaining and thought provoking podcast. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Legendary Opal Michele Timms jumps on so we can talk about the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers. The new format means we have to compete even though, as host nation, we’re already in. We get into the pool groups, the teams and who’s a possibility of coming to Sydney.<br /><br />But that’s not all - we get into the recently announced Opals 24 ‘fluid’ squad and what could influence the final team.<br /><br />Always candid with unparalleled insight into the Opals legacy, amazing vision and an interesting viewpoint as we explore what's needed to rediscover that ‘relentless persistence’ that is the Opals spirit.<br /><br />There’s many laughs along the way in this entertaining and thought provoking podcast. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep52-michele-timms-on-fiba-women-s-world-cup-qualifiers--47862451]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47862451</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/749b194e-f7ba-4f43-a656-363957349594/c2707a8577bf922df865b749f0c9e48a.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:04:54 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/02a6ae9d-c4b3-4fb2-97e2-30087d703ae9/ep52-michele-timms-on-fiba-wwc-stb-series-3.mp3" length="45986160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Legendary Opal Michele Timms jumps on so we can talk about the FIBA Women&apos;s World Cup Qualifiers. The new format means we have to compete even though, as host nation, we’re already in. We get into the pool groups, the teams and who’s a possibility of coming to Sydney.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But that’s not all - we get into the recently announced Opals 24 ‘fluid’ squad and what could influence the final team.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Always candid with unparalleled insight into the Opals legacy, amazing vision and an interesting viewpoint as we explore what&apos;s needed to rediscover that ‘relentless persistence’ that is the Opals spirit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There’s many laughs along the way in this entertaining and thought provoking podcast. Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S3 Ep51: Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger - Flames DP&apos;s bringing the D</title><itunes:title>S3 Ep51: Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger - Flames DP&apos;s bringing the D</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s always a treat having young up and coming players from a talent loaded WNBL join us on the show. In this episode we’re thrilled to be joined by Sydney Uni Flames Development Players Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger.<br /><br />You can’t help but love their determination and they don’t hold back about their desire to be ‘pests’ to the opposition. They get candid on goals and challenges and share their ‘pinch yourself’ enthusiasm for Sydney's women’s and men’s hoops teams having the same ownership meaning more double headers for Sydney!<br /><br />This is shaping up to be an exciting 'run and gun' line up and they're up for it naysayers and all, but there’s more. Morgan and Sherrie also talk about their heroes and what it means to them to be part of the WNBL.<br /><br />Loads of laughs, and insight into one of the most talked about WNBL teams this season. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s always a treat having young up and coming players from a talent loaded WNBL join us on the show. In this episode we’re thrilled to be joined by Sydney Uni Flames Development Players Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger.<br /><br />You can’t help but love their determination and they don’t hold back about their desire to be ‘pests’ to the opposition. They get candid on goals and challenges and share their ‘pinch yourself’ enthusiasm for Sydney's women’s and men’s hoops teams having the same ownership meaning more double headers for Sydney!<br /><br />This is shaping up to be an exciting 'run and gun' line up and they're up for it naysayers and all, but there’s more. Morgan and Sherrie also talk about their heroes and what it means to them to be part of the WNBL.<br /><br />Loads of laughs, and insight into one of the most talked about WNBL teams this season. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep51-sherrie-calleia-and-morgan-yaeger-flames-dp-s-bringing-the-d--47752714]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47752714</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bd8a57b2-efb4-4af9-9e8e-0879238b8be2/cba666be6c6a50834fcf619be9e30ecd.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a5997dbb-96f1-4f56-b3a7-7fa48b7df3d6/ep51-flames-dp-s-stb-series-3.mp3" length="30786210" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><podcast:season>3</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s always a treat having young up and coming players from a talent loaded WNBL join us on the show. In this episode we’re thrilled to be joined by Sydney Uni Flames Development Players Sherrie Calleia and Morgan Yaeger.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can’t help but love their determination and they don’t hold back about their desire to be ‘pests’ to the opposition. They get candid on goals and challenges and share their ‘pinch yourself’ enthusiasm for Sydney&apos;s women’s and men’s hoops teams having the same ownership meaning more double headers for Sydney!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is shaping up to be an exciting &apos;run and gun&apos; line up and they&apos;re up for it naysayers and all, but there’s more. Morgan and Sherrie also talk about their heroes and what it means to them to be part of the WNBL.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Loads of laughs, and insight into one of the most talked about WNBL teams this season. Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep50: Jacqui Dover - Another Aussie on their way to the NBA</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep50: Jacqui Dover - Another Aussie on their way to the NBA</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In our final Series 2 podcast, Jacqui Dover is a proud Yugambeh women from South East Qld and the first indigenous female referee in the NBL. Jacqui is about to take on Manhattan as the first Aussie women to join the NBA referee development program in a select group of 6 trainees looking to make it in the most visible basketball league on the planet.<br /><br />Jacqui takes us inside the referee’s rite of passage and how it is now a legitimate pathway to a basketball career along with her desire to stay connected to the game she loves.<br /><br />Her work with indigenous communities influences her approach and mindset both on and off the court as she continues her journey half way across the globe.<br /><br />A rare insight into the realm of the referee. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In our final Series 2 podcast, Jacqui Dover is a proud Yugambeh women from South East Qld and the first indigenous female referee in the NBL. Jacqui is about to take on Manhattan as the first Aussie women to join the NBA referee development program in a select group of 6 trainees looking to make it in the most visible basketball league on the planet.<br /><br />Jacqui takes us inside the referee’s rite of passage and how it is now a legitimate pathway to a basketball career along with her desire to stay connected to the game she loves.<br /><br />Her work with indigenous communities influences her approach and mindset both on and off the court as she continues her journey half way across the globe.<br /><br />A rare insight into the realm of the referee. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep50-jacqui-dover-another-aussie-on-their-way-to-the-nba--47434332]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47434332</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/398402b8-5555-41db-990e-05289c81f5c2/afe0b65d37ecfafde94b636e9168e1a5.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 04:00:04 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3a1b9203-b131-4ae6-97c3-c59ffba9e9cd/ep50-jacqui-dover-stb-series-2.mp3" length="40960595" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In our final Series 2 podcast, Jacqui Dover is a proud Yugambeh women from South East Qld and the first indigenous female referee in the NBL. Jacqui is about to take on Manhattan as the first Aussie women to join the NBA referee development program in a select group of 6 trainees looking to make it in the most visible basketball league on the planet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jacqui takes us inside the referee’s rite of passage and how it is now a legitimate pathway to a basketball career along with her desire to stay connected to the game she loves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Her work with indigenous communities influences her approach and mindset both on and off the court as she continues her journey half way across the globe.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A rare insight into the realm of the referee. Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep49: Much Ado about Hoops</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep49: Much Ado about Hoops</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this episode we kick back and take a page out of the Seinfeld playbook… tune in as we chew the fat on our episode about nothing except women’s hoops.<br /><br />We have a whole lot to say about nothing in particular from Jumping Vs Boxing Out to the return of the Sydney #DoubleHeader and a whole lot more!!<br /><br />Who knew there was so much something to nothing?<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /> <br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we kick back and take a page out of the Seinfeld playbook… tune in as we chew the fat on our episode about nothing except women’s hoops.<br /><br />We have a whole lot to say about nothing in particular from Jumping Vs Boxing Out to the return of the Sydney #DoubleHeader and a whole lot more!!<br /><br />Who knew there was so much something to nothing?<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /> <br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep49-much-ado-about-hoops--47320617]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47320617</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c0482c57-2ec4-413a-969b-b5b1d0727d68/5816a5de61ddb23f39963c6901e00a34.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:00:15 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2aa3df43-c9e5-4dd1-878c-f47d40963da7/ep49-much-ado-about-hoops-with-paul-jacinta-stb-series-2.mp3" length="47902962" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this episode we kick back and take a page out of the Seinfeld playbook… tune in as we chew the fat on our episode about nothing except women’s hoops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We have a whole lot to say about nothing in particular from Jumping Vs Boxing Out to the return of the Sydney #DoubleHeader and a whole lot more!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Who knew there was so much something to nothing?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep48: Kristen Veal &amp; Sarah Graham the dynamic duo of coaching</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep48: Kristen Veal &amp; Sarah Graham the dynamic duo of coaching</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Dynamic Coaching duo Kristen Veal & Sarah Graham play pivotal roles in nurturing the upcoming generation of young promising female basketball talent at the Centre of Excellence in Canberra.<br /><br />They mesh incredibly well in their personalities and roles to create a dynamic pairing charged with developing the next crop of potential Opals in the AIS residential program.<br /><br />Throughout this challenging time for international sport both Kristen and Sarah attended 3 global basketball events contending with quarantine restrictions, very short preparation times, and like any parent - worrying about their young charges back home at the AIS.<br /><br />A fascinating insight with loads of laughter. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dynamic Coaching duo Kristen Veal & Sarah Graham play pivotal roles in nurturing the upcoming generation of young promising female basketball talent at the Centre of Excellence in Canberra.<br /><br />They mesh incredibly well in their personalities and roles to create a dynamic pairing charged with developing the next crop of potential Opals in the AIS residential program.<br /><br />Throughout this challenging time for international sport both Kristen and Sarah attended 3 global basketball events contending with quarantine restrictions, very short preparation times, and like any parent - worrying about their young charges back home at the AIS.<br /><br />A fascinating insight with loads of laughter. Enjoy!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep48-kristen-veal-sarah-graham-the-dynamic-duo-of-coaching--47210178]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47210178</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/75e83506-d4b2-40e6-bf60-e2cb467a770c/bc011eb9c467d53ff94db554becf5875.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:08:11 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cd94e80a-d92d-47ff-80ab-278af51d158a/ep48-kristen-sarah-stb-series-2.mp3" length="52717365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Dynamic Coaching duo Kristen Veal &amp; Sarah Graham play pivotal roles in nurturing the upcoming generation of young promising female basketball talent at the Centre of Excellence in Canberra.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They mesh incredibly well in their personalities and roles to create a dynamic pairing charged with developing the next crop of potential Opals in the AIS residential program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Throughout this challenging time for international sport both Kristen and Sarah attended 3 global basketball events contending with quarantine restrictions, very short preparation times, and like any parent - worrying about their young charges back home at the AIS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A fascinating insight with loads of laughter. Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep47: Alex Bunton Levels Up</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep47: Alex Bunton Levels Up</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[WNBL22 will be the season of the super mums.<br /><br />We are grateful to have the chance to talk with new mum Alex Bunton, returning to the sport she loves and ready to show her little girl what mum can do on the court. <br /><br />Coming full circle and now armed with many life experiences after an early retirement Bunts levels up and rejoins the elite world of basketball where it all began for her at 15 years of age!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /> <br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[WNBL22 will be the season of the super mums.<br /><br />We are grateful to have the chance to talk with new mum Alex Bunton, returning to the sport she loves and ready to show her little girl what mum can do on the court. <br /><br />Coming full circle and now armed with many life experiences after an early retirement Bunts levels up and rejoins the elite world of basketball where it all began for her at 15 years of age!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /> <br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep47-alex-bunton-levels-up--47090629]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47090629</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/92183326-dcba-4be6-b93e-eb0a6a20dc75/f9c784e120f728b9e17e13696c458512.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:15:04 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a46d9e9c-f545-44bb-867e-7bd1cf641ec6/ep47-alex-bunton-levels-up-stb-series-2.mp3" length="45502993" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>WNBL22 will be the season of the super mums.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are grateful to have the chance to talk with new mum Alex Bunton, returning to the sport she loves and ready to show her little girl what mum can do on the court. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coming full circle and now armed with many life experiences after an early retirement Bunts levels up and rejoins the elite world of basketball where it all began for her at 15 years of age!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep46: Georgie Maynard sponsorship in women&apos;s sport flips the script</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep46: Georgie Maynard sponsorship in women&apos;s sport flips the script</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Let’s flip the script and say women’s sports actually deliver the best result for sponsors wanting to make positive connection with fans.<br /><br />Got your attention? Now let’s talk about the data.<br /><br />For more than 10 years Georgie Maynard and True North Research have been on a mission to identify and share sponsorship outcome evidence.<br /><br />Intrigued? Tune in and learn!<br /><br />This is a great podcast for women's sports teams, businesses and everyone involved in sports.<br /> <br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Let’s flip the script and say women’s sports actually deliver the best result for sponsors wanting to make positive connection with fans.<br /><br />Got your attention? Now let’s talk about the data.<br /><br />For more than 10 years Georgie Maynard and True North Research have been on a mission to identify and share sponsorship outcome evidence.<br /><br />Intrigued? Tune in and learn!<br /><br />This is a great podcast for women's sports teams, businesses and everyone involved in sports.<br /> <br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep46-georgie-maynard-sponsorship-in-women-s-sport-flips-the-script--46984008]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46984008</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/79793f5e-6c6e-4a7a-809b-33aa375b6064/dd9f6265ac0fc3749f55c44b698ee453.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:40:04 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9499c5ec-e94e-48b5-9829-a11917742969/georgie-maynard-sponsorship-in-womens-sports-stb-series-2.mp3" length="50022422" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Let’s flip the script and say women’s sports actually deliver the best result for sponsors wanting to make positive connection with fans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Got your attention? Now let’s talk about the data.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more than 10 years Georgie Maynard and True North Research have been on a mission to identify and share sponsorship outcome evidence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Intrigued? Tune in and learn!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a great podcast for women&apos;s sports teams, businesses and everyone involved in sports.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS Reviewing the Opals Asia Cup campaign</title><itunes:title>BONUS Reviewing the Opals Asia Cup campaign</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this bonus episode we’re looking at our Opals amazing FIBA Women’s Asia Cup campaign.<br /><br />Our young guns showed they got game by taking it to Japan and only missing out on the Gold Medal game by the slimmest of margins.<br /><br />The future looks good with the Opals bringing back Bronze after denying Korea 3rd place as we head towards next year’s Women’s World Cup<br /><br />Join us on Twitter & Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this bonus episode we’re looking at our Opals amazing FIBA Women’s Asia Cup campaign.<br /><br />Our young guns showed they got game by taking it to Japan and only missing out on the Gold Medal game by the slimmest of margins.<br /><br />The future looks good with the Opals bringing back Bronze after denying Korea 3rd place as we head towards next year’s Women’s World Cup<br /><br />Join us on Twitter & Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-reviewing-the-opals-asia-cup-campaign--46929129]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46929129</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fc86429d-8f5b-4406-a212-02aad9ada9e3/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 23:34:54 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/288186fb-d056-4b5f-b1f4-9e78813f0eca/asia-cup-review-stb-series-2.mp3" length="27147442" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this bonus episode we’re looking at our Opals amazing FIBA Women’s Asia Cup campaign.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our young guns showed they got game by taking it to Japan and only missing out on the Gold Medal game by the slimmest of margins.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The future looks good with the Opals bringing back Bronze after denying Korea 3rd place as we head towards next year’s Women’s World Cup&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter &amp; Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep45: The Ten Year Journey to the FIBA Women’s World Cup with David Reid</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep45: The Ten Year Journey to the FIBA Women’s World Cup with David Reid</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[David Reid - Chairman of the organising committee for the FIBA Womens World Cup jumps on board to give us a remarkable insight into the 10+ years journey behind the scenes to land this amazing basketball event. At a time when women's sports are finally getting its due, Australia will lead the way with the FIBA Womens World Cup in Sydney in 2022.<br /><br />David shares the vision formed over 10 years ago, and provides some unique insights into the long, hard fought journey to bring this special event to fruition.<br /><br />Don’t forget to subscribe and like, comment on podcasts so that more people get around our #womenshoops!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Reid - Chairman of the organising committee for the FIBA Womens World Cup jumps on board to give us a remarkable insight into the 10+ years journey behind the scenes to land this amazing basketball event. At a time when women's sports are finally getting its due, Australia will lead the way with the FIBA Womens World Cup in Sydney in 2022.<br /><br />David shares the vision formed over 10 years ago, and provides some unique insights into the long, hard fought journey to bring this special event to fruition.<br /><br />Don’t forget to subscribe and like, comment on podcasts so that more people get around our #womenshoops!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep45-the-ten-year-journey-to-the-fiba-women-s-world-cup-with-david-reid--46876647]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46876647</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b0b87cf1-f591-4016-9572-91eea1bb2b06/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:15:08 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/233b7baa-abc0-47be-988e-ebe79e6d2dd5/s2-ep45-david-reid-chairman-fibwwc-loc.mp3" length="29807370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>David Reid - Chairman of the organising committee for the FIBA Womens World Cup jumps on board to give us a remarkable insight into the 10+ years journey behind the scenes to land this amazing basketball event. At a time when women&apos;s sports are finally getting its due, Australia will lead the way with the FIBA Womens World Cup in Sydney in 2022.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;David shares the vision formed over 10 years ago, and provides some unique insights into the long, hard fought journey to bring this special event to fruition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to subscribe and like, comment on podcasts so that more people get around our #womenshoops!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS Looking at the FIBA Asia Women&apos;s Cup</title><itunes:title>BONUS Looking at the FIBA Asia Women&apos;s Cup</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It's a short and sweet bonus episode as we take a look at the FIBA Asia Women's Cup.<br /><br />Staged in Amman, Jordon for the first time our Aussie Opals are in Group B with Chinese Taipei, Philippines and China.<br /><br />Time for our young guns to shine. Let's Go Aussies!!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter & Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a short and sweet bonus episode as we take a look at the FIBA Asia Women's Cup.<br /><br />Staged in Amman, Jordon for the first time our Aussie Opals are in Group B with Chinese Taipei, Philippines and China.<br /><br />Time for our young guns to shine. Let's Go Aussies!!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter & Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-looking-at-the-fiba-asia-women-s-cup--46692895]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46692895</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ac0e2eea-457e-4257-a25e-3382cf958dd8/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:57:57 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/eb755dc6-0403-4f34-94d5-31638e3ef98a/bonus-looking-at-the-fiba-asia-cup.mp3" length="16732329" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It&apos;s a short and sweet bonus episode as we take a look at the FIBA Asia Women&apos;s Cup.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Staged in Amman, Jordon for the first time our Aussie Opals are in Group B with Chinese Taipei, Philippines and China.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Time for our young guns to shine. Let&apos;s Go Aussies!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter &amp; Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep44: Coach Liz Mills living Ubuntu</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep44: Coach Liz Mills living Ubuntu</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[From Sydney to Kenya via Zambia and Cameroon Coach Liz Mills takes on a lifetime adventure with identical twin Vik. A whole lot of grit, hard work, determination and an openness to learning paved the way to the history books by coaching men's African basketball. She walks the talk of the African philosophy Ubuntu, ‘I am because we are’. <br /><br />Coach Liz has opened the door for the next generation of female coaches to follow, “No-one’s going to tap us on the shoulder and be like … here’s an opportunity…”  <br /><br />Pure inspiration for girls and women aspiring to coach at any level anywhere in the world - she will inspire and challenge you to believe you can too!<br /><br />Enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[From Sydney to Kenya via Zambia and Cameroon Coach Liz Mills takes on a lifetime adventure with identical twin Vik. A whole lot of grit, hard work, determination and an openness to learning paved the way to the history books by coaching men's African basketball. She walks the talk of the African philosophy Ubuntu, ‘I am because we are’. <br /><br />Coach Liz has opened the door for the next generation of female coaches to follow, “No-one’s going to tap us on the shoulder and be like … here’s an opportunity…”  <br /><br />Pure inspiration for girls and women aspiring to coach at any level anywhere in the world - she will inspire and challenge you to believe you can too!<br /><br />Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep44-coach-liz-mills-living-ubuntu--46661340]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46661340</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ebf2b220-785a-48ea-8efe-4f8eeec3be72/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:03:06 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7286b76e-e216-4382-bdef-9c194765932f/ep44-coach-liz-mills-living-ubuntu.mp3" length="57419828" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>From Sydney to Kenya via Zambia and Cameroon Coach Liz Mills takes on a lifetime adventure with identical twin Vik. A whole lot of grit, hard work, determination and an openness to learning paved the way to the history books by coaching men&apos;s African basketball. She walks the talk of the African philosophy Ubuntu, ‘I am because we are’. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coach Liz has opened the door for the next generation of female coaches to follow, “No-one’s going to tap us on the shoulder and be like … here’s an opportunity…”  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pure inspiration for girls and women aspiring to coach at any level anywhere in the world - she will inspire and challenge you to believe you can too!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep43: Social Media in Women&apos;s Hoops with Dr Kasey Symons and Roy Ward</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep43: Social Media in Women&apos;s Hoops with Dr Kasey Symons and Roy Ward</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s an in-depth podcast where we get into social media and it’s impact on women’s hoops and the wider world of women’s sports.<br /><br />Hosts' Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by Siren Sport co-founder Dr Kasey Symons and veteran sports & news journalist Roy Ward in a wide ranging discussion about social media, how it can benefit women’s hoops and other sporting codes as well as the potential for elite players.<br /><br />This podcast covers many opinions on engaging real fans versus attention to the sport, player agency, the downside of social media, and the tricky line of marketing and propaganda along with a more authentic way women’s sports fans are finding to engage with their tribe like never before.<br /><br />A new era is emerging as savvy sports tap in to the innovative creators who are making positive impacts and switching up the media and sporting landscape.<br /><br />Don’t forget to subscribe and like, comment on the podcasts so that more people get around our #womenshoops!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s an in-depth podcast where we get into social media and it’s impact on women’s hoops and the wider world of women’s sports.<br /><br />Hosts' Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by Siren Sport co-founder Dr Kasey Symons and veteran sports & news journalist Roy Ward in a wide ranging discussion about social media, how it can benefit women’s hoops and other sporting codes as well as the potential for elite players.<br /><br />This podcast covers many opinions on engaging real fans versus attention to the sport, player agency, the downside of social media, and the tricky line of marketing and propaganda along with a more authentic way women’s sports fans are finding to engage with their tribe like never before.<br /><br />A new era is emerging as savvy sports tap in to the innovative creators who are making positive impacts and switching up the media and sporting landscape.<br /><br />Don’t forget to subscribe and like, comment on the podcasts so that more people get around our #womenshoops!<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep43-social-media-in-women-s-hoops-with-dr-kasey-symons-and-roy-ward--46558038]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46558038</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ab9bd19d-81db-4fcf-a78f-4a9ba055e2d0/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:02:18 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c958054b-5fae-4c91-84be-ce58a1d2a1a8/s2-ep43-social-media-in-women-s-hoops.mp3" length="82630721" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:26:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s an in-depth podcast where we get into social media and it’s impact on women’s hoops and the wider world of women’s sports.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hosts&apos; Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by Siren Sport co-founder Dr Kasey Symons and veteran sports &amp; news journalist Roy Ward in a wide ranging discussion about social media, how it can benefit women’s hoops and other sporting codes as well as the potential for elite players.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This podcast covers many opinions on engaging real fans versus attention to the sport, player agency, the downside of social media, and the tricky line of marketing and propaganda along with a more authentic way women’s sports fans are finding to engage with their tribe like never before.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A new era is emerging as savvy sports tap in to the innovative creators who are making positive impacts and switching up the media and sporting landscape.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to subscribe and like, comment on the podcasts so that more people get around our #womenshoops!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep42: WNBL21/22 Free Agency Part 2</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep42: WNBL21/22 Free Agency Part 2</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We take a quick glance at the current WNBL situation for 21/22 in Part 2<br /><br />We check-in with clubs’ Perth, last seasons Grand Finalist Townsville, new look Sydney and the UCCaps in our next instalment.<br /><br />Still quite a few unknowns - hub or no hub, and so many free agents! The clock is ticking and the AFLW and now the NRLW will overlap with the WNBL season & compete for eyeballs. <br /><br />It’s crickets with mere weeks before the season is slated to commence.<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We take a quick glance at the current WNBL situation for 21/22 in Part 2<br /><br />We check-in with clubs’ Perth, last seasons Grand Finalist Townsville, new look Sydney and the UCCaps in our next instalment.<br /><br />Still quite a few unknowns - hub or no hub, and so many free agents! The clock is ticking and the AFLW and now the NRLW will overlap with the WNBL season & compete for eyeballs. <br /><br />It’s crickets with mere weeks before the season is slated to commence.<br /><br />Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep42-wnbl21-22-free-agency-part-2--46453778]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46453778</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7250cc1d-a523-4333-af69-8a90b4190b40/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:22:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2bbe49e4-5f8b-4d8c-b165-8442839e167e/free-agency-wnbl21-22-part-2-stb-series-2.mp3" length="38988267" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>40:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We take a quick glance at the current WNBL situation for 21/22 in Part 2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We check-in with clubs’ Perth, last seasons Grand Finalist Townsville, new look Sydney and the UCCaps in our next instalment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Still quite a few unknowns - hub or no hub, and so many free agents! The clock is ticking and the AFLW and now the NRLW will overlap with the WNBL season &amp; compete for eyeballs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s crickets with mere weeks before the season is slated to commence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on Twitter and Facebook: @TheBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Paralympics Tokyo2020 Gliders Review &amp; Future Goals with Janna Mizens &amp; Darren Allie</title><itunes:title>Paralympics Tokyo2020 Gliders Review &amp; Future Goals with Janna Mizens &amp; Darren Allie</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Tune in with Janna Mizens and Darren Allie as we wrap up the last 2 pool games against Great Britain & Canada, and celebrate the Gliders first Tokyo2020 win against Algeria.<br /><br />We’re looking forward to the Gliders upcoming slate including world qualifiers, AIS camps and the on going quest to educate about wheelchair basketball to attract more players and identify talent nationally.<br /><br />Janna & Daz give us an honest and revealing insight into the challenges for the program, developing players as well as coaches but also the immense opportunities for everyone including potential sponsors to build a truly successful sporting legacy.<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tune in with Janna Mizens and Darren Allie as we wrap up the last 2 pool games against Great Britain & Canada, and celebrate the Gliders first Tokyo2020 win against Algeria.<br /><br />We’re looking forward to the Gliders upcoming slate including world qualifiers, AIS camps and the on going quest to educate about wheelchair basketball to attract more players and identify talent nationally.<br /><br />Janna & Daz give us an honest and revealing insight into the challenges for the program, developing players as well as coaches but also the immense opportunities for everyone including potential sponsors to build a truly successful sporting legacy.<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paralympics-tokyo2020-gliders-review-future-goals-with-janna-mizens-darren-allie--46358083]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46358083</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/741e6a2b-01ae-4fb9-a9d0-e46232f7f832/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:38:01 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/27323ea6-25d8-4329-b185-4d709587b274/paralympics-tokyo2020-gliders-review-future-goals.mp3" length="42459018" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Tune in with Janna Mizens and Darren Allie as we wrap up the last 2 pool games against Great Britain &amp; Canada, and celebrate the Gliders first Tokyo2020 win against Algeria.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re looking forward to the Gliders upcoming slate including world qualifiers, AIS camps and the on going quest to educate about wheelchair basketball to attract more players and identify talent nationally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Janna &amp; Daz give us an honest and revealing insight into the challenges for the program, developing players as well as coaches but also the immense opportunities for everyone including potential sponsors to build a truly successful sporting legacy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Paralympic Tokyo2020 Gliders Wrap &amp; Previews with Janna Mizens &amp; Darren Allie</title><itunes:title>Paralympic Tokyo2020 Gliders Wrap &amp; Previews with Janna Mizens &amp; Darren Allie</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Join Janna Mizens and Darren Allie as they review the first 2 Gliders games played between hosts Japan and Rio Silver medallists Germany.<br /><br />Despite losses to both teams, the nerves for our young team have settled and some promising quarters in both games reveal the potential the team has as they keep improving!<br /><br />Janna and Darren also take us through some key insights for the next 2 games and what the Gliders will need to do to stay in the hunt for a QF berth when they face Great Britain and Canada over the weekend.<br /><br />A great insight into these teams and wheelchair basketball.<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Janna Mizens and Darren Allie as they review the first 2 Gliders games played between hosts Japan and Rio Silver medallists Germany.<br /><br />Despite losses to both teams, the nerves for our young team have settled and some promising quarters in both games reveal the potential the team has as they keep improving!<br /><br />Janna and Darren also take us through some key insights for the next 2 games and what the Gliders will need to do to stay in the hunt for a QF berth when they face Great Britain and Canada over the weekend.<br /><br />A great insight into these teams and wheelchair basketball.<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paralympic-tokyo2020-gliders-wrap-previews-with-janna-mizens-darren-allie--46255559]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46255559</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0901fcab-cabb-4080-9081-500ff88150e4/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:03:17 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e4c000e2-3163-4ee7-9f2d-ba575fc19f9a/paralympic-tokyo2020-gliders-wrap-preveiws.mp3" length="27057626" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Join Janna Mizens and Darren Allie as they review the first 2 Gliders games played between hosts Japan and Rio Silver medallists Germany.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Despite losses to both teams, the nerves for our young team have settled and some promising quarters in both games reveal the potential the team has as they keep improving!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Janna and Darren also take us through some key insights for the next 2 games and what the Gliders will need to do to stay in the hunt for a QF berth when they face Great Britain and Canada over the weekend.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A great insight into these teams and wheelchair basketball.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Paralympics Tokyo2020 Gliders Preview with Janna Mizens &amp; Darren Allie</title><itunes:title>Paralympics Tokyo2020 Gliders Preview with Janna Mizens &amp; Darren Allie</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[On the eve of the Paralympics wheelchair basketball action, Gliders insiders and Paralympic Gold medallist Janna Mizens & coach Darren Allie give us a great understanding of the <br />sport, classifications and other fundamentals to help get around this dynamic game.<br /><br />An honest conversation about the challenges, including classifications, funding realities in disabled sport and the excitement for our young team to be back at the Paralympics after missing out on Rio. Our first game against hosts Japan will showcase our new playing style.<br /><br />Learn more about wheelchair basketball & get around our Paralympic athletes #GoGliders!!<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Join Gliders on Instagram: @ausgliders]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On the eve of the Paralympics wheelchair basketball action, Gliders insiders and Paralympic Gold medallist Janna Mizens & coach Darren Allie give us a great understanding of the <br />sport, classifications and other fundamentals to help get around this dynamic game.<br /><br />An honest conversation about the challenges, including classifications, funding realities in disabled sport and the excitement for our young team to be back at the Paralympics after missing out on Rio. Our first game against hosts Japan will showcase our new playing style.<br /><br />Learn more about wheelchair basketball & get around our Paralympic athletes #GoGliders!!<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Join Gliders on Instagram: @ausgliders]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paralympics-tokyo2020-gliders-preview-with-janna-mizens-darren-allie--46210361]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46210361</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b86c0ff9-fedb-4ce9-a670-cb35c4367378/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:29:15 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d55122b9-505f-4fd5-8c83-89634958655f/paralympics-tokyo2020-gliders-preview-stb-series-2.mp3" length="41293747" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>43:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>On the eve of the Paralympics wheelchair basketball action, Gliders insiders and Paralympic Gold medallist Janna Mizens &amp; coach Darren Allie give us a great understanding of the &lt;br /&gt;sport, classifications and other fundamentals to help get around this dynamic game.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An honest conversation about the challenges, including classifications, funding realities in disabled sport and the excitement for our young team to be back at the Paralympics after missing out on Rio. Our first game against hosts Japan will showcase our new playing style.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more about wheelchair basketball &amp; get around our Paralympic athletes #GoGliders!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod&lt;br /&gt;Join Gliders on Instagram: @ausgliders</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep41: WNBL 21/22 Free Agency Part 1</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep41: WNBL 21/22 Free Agency Part 1</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Let’s take a quick glance at the current situation in WNBL 21/22 Free Agency Part 1<br /><br />We check-in with Victorian clubs’ reigning Champs Southside Flyers, Melbourne Boomers, and Bendigo Spirit as well as the Adelaide Lightning in our first sneak peek.<br /><br />With quite a few unknowns - hub or no hub, so many free agents with only 2 months out and a competing AFLW season…it’s another shape shifting WNBL season!<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Let’s take a quick glance at the current situation in WNBL 21/22 Free Agency Part 1<br /><br />We check-in with Victorian clubs’ reigning Champs Southside Flyers, Melbourne Boomers, and Bendigo Spirit as well as the Adelaide Lightning in our first sneak peek.<br /><br />With quite a few unknowns - hub or no hub, so many free agents with only 2 months out and a competing AFLW season…it’s another shape shifting WNBL season!<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep41-wnbl-21-22-free-agency-part-1--46196179]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46196179</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/02fc5ab2-f4c3-4955-a794-c84b319188a2/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:10:42 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/59161e4c-0c1b-4fd9-b58a-4ba832e5035d/ep41-wnbl-free-agency-part-1-stb-series-2.mp3" length="28361233" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Let’s take a quick glance at the current situation in WNBL 21/22 Free Agency Part 1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We check-in with Victorian clubs’ reigning Champs Southside Flyers, Melbourne Boomers, and Bendigo Spirit as well as the Adelaide Lightning in our first sneak peek.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With quite a few unknowns - hub or no hub, so many free agents with only 2 months out and a competing AFLW season…it’s another shape shifting WNBL season!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep40: x 40 minutes with Tolo</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep40: x 40 minutes with Tolo</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Joining us on Shooting The Breeze this week in an engaging catch-up is Opal Marianna Tolo.<br /><br />Just back from Tokyo we had the opportunity to talk about the Olympics, the highs and the lows in one of the most challenging campaigns and the enduring legacy of the Australian Opals.<br /><br />Tolo gives us an insight on her plans for the future, how that Puerto Rico game was an example of Opals grit, and on a lighter note she takes us inside life in the Olympic village, and how DJ’s Cayla & Sara kept the team pumped with spinning the beats.<br /><br />Enjoy Ep40 as we share x 40 minutes with Tolo…<br /><br />Join Tolo on twitter: @MariannaTolo<br />Join us: @theBreezePod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Joining us on Shooting The Breeze this week in an engaging catch-up is Opal Marianna Tolo.<br /><br />Just back from Tokyo we had the opportunity to talk about the Olympics, the highs and the lows in one of the most challenging campaigns and the enduring legacy of the Australian Opals.<br /><br />Tolo gives us an insight on her plans for the future, how that Puerto Rico game was an example of Opals grit, and on a lighter note she takes us inside life in the Olympic village, and how DJ’s Cayla & Sara kept the team pumped with spinning the beats.<br /><br />Enjoy Ep40 as we share x 40 minutes with Tolo…<br /><br />Join Tolo on twitter: @MariannaTolo<br />Join us: @theBreezePod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep40-x-40-minutes-with-tolo--46100994]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46100994</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/352d0fd0-bb5e-4b49-9159-43094d8db2c2/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 22:00:10 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8c4998ff-bd85-4d5a-8cbf-9a5e2493cafa/ep40-marianna-tolo-stb-series-2.mp3" length="38216277" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>39:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Joining us on Shooting The Breeze this week in an engaging catch-up is Opal Marianna Tolo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just back from Tokyo we had the opportunity to talk about the Olympics, the highs and the lows in one of the most challenging campaigns and the enduring legacy of the Australian Opals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tolo gives us an insight on her plans for the future, how that Puerto Rico game was an example of Opals grit, and on a lighter note she takes us inside life in the Olympic village, and how DJ’s Cayla &amp; Sara kept the team pumped with spinning the beats.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy Ep40 as we share x 40 minutes with Tolo…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join Tolo on twitter: @MariannaTolo&lt;br /&gt;Join us: @theBreezePod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Olympics Review</title><itunes:title>BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Olympics Review</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[A dominant win by TeamUSA over the Opals closes an emotionally drawn and rimmed out Opals Olympics campaign.<br /><br />There were highlights to be sure, we shoot the breeze on our QF game, whats next and another big event on the Opals horizon in the FIBAWWC 2022.<br /><br />Meanwhile hosts Japan's #AkatsukiFive have played inspired ball and may go all the way or is TeamUSA just invincible?<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A dominant win by TeamUSA over the Opals closes an emotionally drawn and rimmed out Opals Olympics campaign.<br /><br />There were highlights to be sure, we shoot the breeze on our QF game, whats next and another big event on the Opals horizon in the FIBAWWC 2022.<br /><br />Meanwhile hosts Japan's #AkatsukiFive have played inspired ball and may go all the way or is TeamUSA just invincible?<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-tokyo2020-with-jacinta-govind-opals-olympics-review--45988153]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45988153</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d0ea8c62-2a15-4265-b706-8b0b83cfa2d5/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:05:39 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/835a22bb-7025-492b-af29-cf621cbc0578/opals-olympic-review-stb-series-2.mp3" length="17222609" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>A dominant win by TeamUSA over the Opals closes an emotionally drawn and rimmed out Opals Olympics campaign.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There were highlights to be sure, we shoot the breeze on our QF game, whats next and another big event on the Opals horizon in the FIBAWWC 2022.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meanwhile hosts Japan&apos;s #AkatsukiFive have played inspired ball and may go all the way or is TeamUSA just invincible?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod&lt;br /&gt;Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 3 wrap and USA QF preview</title><itunes:title>BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 3 wrap and USA QF preview</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 3 wrap and USA QF preview<br /><br />A miraculous hard-fought 27 point win for the Opals against Puerto Rico giving them the final QF slot in perhaps one of their most defining games and certainly one for the history books!<br /><br />Next up invincible TeamUSA are looking for their 5th straight Olympic Gold in a sudden death Quarter Finals, our Opals will need to be relentless - GoOpals!<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 3 wrap and USA QF preview<br /><br />A miraculous hard-fought 27 point win for the Opals against Puerto Rico giving them the final QF slot in perhaps one of their most defining games and certainly one for the history books!<br /><br />Next up invincible TeamUSA are looking for their 5th straight Olympic Gold in a sudden death Quarter Finals, our Opals will need to be relentless - GoOpals!<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-tokyo2020-with-jacinta-govind-opals-game-3-wrap-and-usa-qf-preview--45956379]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45956379</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f0341bc1-a468-4fcf-9ff6-4705cc7cf1e1/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:10:11 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/80287617-b7c9-4bd6-a9e8-3f5a588ac34e/opals-gf-preview-stb-series-2.mp3" length="22054627" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 3 wrap and USA QF preview&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A miraculous hard-fought 27 point win for the Opals against Puerto Rico giving them the final QF slot in perhaps one of their most defining games and certainly one for the history books!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next up invincible TeamUSA are looking for their 5th straight Olympic Gold in a sudden death Quarter Finals, our Opals will need to be relentless - GoOpals!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod&lt;br /&gt;Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 2 Wrap and Puerto Rico Preview</title><itunes:title>BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 2 Wrap and Puerto Rico Preview</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[BOUNS Podcast: Tokyo2020 Series. <br /><br />Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins Shooting The Breeze for the Game 2 wrap of China's heartbreaking win against the Opals.<br /><br />Next up in Group C is Puerto Rico. Time to Shoot the Lights out and get us outta this Group phase!<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[BOUNS Podcast: Tokyo2020 Series. <br /><br />Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins Shooting The Breeze for the Game 2 wrap of China's heartbreaking win against the Opals.<br /><br />Next up in Group C is Puerto Rico. Time to Shoot the Lights out and get us outta this Group phase!<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-tokyo2020-with-jacinta-govind-opals-game-2-wrap-and-puerto-rico-preview--45922963]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45922963</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1f21489d-ea8a-4fb6-b1a8-33742e2a3349/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:35:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/000d0f90-84fe-4fd3-9223-db34b2e5542a/game-3-preview-with-jacinta-govind-stb-series-2.mp3" length="30868168" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>BOUNS Podcast: Tokyo2020 Series. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins Shooting The Breeze for the Game 2 wrap of China&apos;s heartbreaking win against the Opals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next up in Group C is Puerto Rico. Time to Shoot the Lights out and get us outta this Group phase!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod&lt;br /&gt;Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 1 Wrap and China Preview</title><itunes:title>BONUS Tokyo2020 with Jacinta Govind Opals Game 1 Wrap and China Preview</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[BOUNS Podcast: Tokyo2020 Series. <br /><br />Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins Shooting The Breeze for the Game 1 wrap of Belgium’s debut win against the Opals.<br /><br />Next up in Group C is China. It’s Sync or Sink.<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[BOUNS Podcast: Tokyo2020 Series. <br /><br />Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins Shooting The Breeze for the Game 1 wrap of Belgium’s debut win against the Opals.<br /><br />Next up in Group C is China. It’s Sync or Sink.<br /><br />Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod<br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-tokyo2020-with-jacinta-govind-opals-game-1-wrap-and-china-preview--45887522]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45887522</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cd2f4675-c30d-400e-8536-d36259951f7d/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:15:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/351a45d5-bcb3-4dcc-8c62-aa08a0de03a4/opals-game-2-preview-stb-series-2.mp3" length="23635356" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>BOUNS Podcast: Tokyo2020 Series. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins Shooting The Breeze for the Game 1 wrap of Belgium’s debut win against the Opals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next up in Group C is China. It’s Sync or Sink.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us on twitter: @theBreezePod&lt;br /&gt;Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin</itunes:summary></item><item><title>BONUS Tokyo2020 Series with Jacinta Govind - Opals Olympics Preview</title><itunes:title>BONUS Tokyo2020 Series with Jacinta Govind - Opals Olympics Preview</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Tune In to our BOUNS Tokyo2020 Series. <br /><br />Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins us to preview the first game in the Opals Olympic campaign.<br /><br />The Aussie Opals play Belgium. The Belgian Cats are making their first Olympics appearance.<br /><br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tune In to our BOUNS Tokyo2020 Series. <br /><br />Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins us to preview the first game in the Opals Olympic campaign.<br /><br />The Aussie Opals play Belgium. The Belgian Cats are making their first Olympics appearance.<br /><br />Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-tokyo2020-series-with-jacinta-govind-opals-olympics-preview--45853730]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45853730</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4050400f-2e33-429c-9a27-becdd96ba221/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:45:00 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b37014a5-b907-4257-b641-3f4dcbd35a4e/jacinta-olympic-preview-stb-series-2.mp3" length="16837256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Tune In to our BOUNS Tokyo2020 Series. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jacinta Govind a.k.a ‘Squin’ joins us to preview the first game in the Opals Olympic campaign.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Aussie Opals play Belgium. The Belgian Cats are making their first Olympics appearance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jacinta is on twitter: @S_Squin</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep39: Martha Lourey-Bird and Jacqui Dover are Growing Basketball&apos;s Legacy</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep39: Martha Lourey-Bird and Jacqui Dover are Growing Basketball&apos;s Legacy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[The FIBA Womens World Cup (FIBAWWC 2022) will kick off a phenomenal decade for Womens sports in Australia.<br /><br />In this episode we talk to Martha Lourey-Bird and Jacqui Dover, both former athletes joining forces to spearhead the FIBAWWC Legacy Program rolled out in partnership with Basketball NSW & Office of Sport NSW.<br /><br />As a Sports scientist & lecturer, Martha advocates for girls in sport and provides valuable research into the challenges and barriers for girls and women in sport and basketball. In 2021 Jacqui made history as the first indigenous female basketball referee in the NBL and in her role at Basketball NSW as Indigenous, Cultural & Linguistically Diverse Programs Manager, she is a highly visible role model for all girls and women in basketball.<br /><br />Tune in as we talk about the groundbreaking Legacy Program.<br /><br /><br />Martha is on twitter: MarthaLBird<br />Jacqui’s referee mentoring academy: <a href="https://www.jd8official.com" rel="noopener">https://www.jd8official.com</a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The FIBA Womens World Cup (FIBAWWC 2022) will kick off a phenomenal decade for Womens sports in Australia.<br /><br />In this episode we talk to Martha Lourey-Bird and Jacqui Dover, both former athletes joining forces to spearhead the FIBAWWC Legacy Program rolled out in partnership with Basketball NSW & Office of Sport NSW.<br /><br />As a Sports scientist & lecturer, Martha advocates for girls in sport and provides valuable research into the challenges and barriers for girls and women in sport and basketball. In 2021 Jacqui made history as the first indigenous female basketball referee in the NBL and in her role at Basketball NSW as Indigenous, Cultural & Linguistically Diverse Programs Manager, she is a highly visible role model for all girls and women in basketball.<br /><br />Tune in as we talk about the groundbreaking Legacy Program.<br /><br /><br />Martha is on twitter: MarthaLBird<br />Jacqui’s referee mentoring academy: <a href="https://www.jd8official.com" rel="noopener">https://www.jd8official.com</a>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep39-martha-lourey-bird-and-jacqui-dover-are-growing-basketball-s-legacy--45809568]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45809568</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ea8a84cd-9d0d-43b0-b1ce-3a9bb7d8c54c/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:00:15 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2e04586c-f669-48c3-94b7-2ce90cc502a1/martha-lourey-bird-and-jacqui-dover-stb-series-2.mp3" length="39775716" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>The FIBA Womens World Cup (FIBAWWC 2022) will kick off a phenomenal decade for Womens sports in Australia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode we talk to Martha Lourey-Bird and Jacqui Dover, both former athletes joining forces to spearhead the FIBAWWC Legacy Program rolled out in partnership with Basketball NSW &amp; Office of Sport NSW.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As a Sports scientist &amp; lecturer, Martha advocates for girls in sport and provides valuable research into the challenges and barriers for girls and women in sport and basketball. In 2021 Jacqui made history as the first indigenous female basketball referee in the NBL and in her role at Basketball NSW as Indigenous, Cultural &amp; Linguistically Diverse Programs Manager, she is a highly visible role model for all girls and women in basketball.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tune in as we talk about the groundbreaking Legacy Program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Martha is on twitter: MarthaLBird&lt;br /&gt;Jacqui’s referee mentoring academy: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.jd8official.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://www.jd8official.com&lt;/a&gt;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep38: Annie La Fleur leading the change</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep38: Annie La Fleur leading the change</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this Episode we welcome back Annie La Fleur - Olympian & NSW Hall of Famer to tell us about basketball programs bringing positive social impacts in the COVID era to the FIBA Oceania and South East Asia regions. Adapting to online delivery has brought unexpected benefits by reaching more people across large geographical regions while also keeping kids and communities engaged.<br /><br />Annie gets into her involvement with indigenous camps across NSW as part of the BNSW partnership with the Patty Mills’ Indigenous Basketball Australia organisation and the promise of discovering new talent in our nation.<br /><br />We also get an insight into the FIBA initiatives of Hoops for Health & Her World Her Rules and its application closer to home in the Pacific region along with the importance of home grown ambassadors that kids can look up to and represent them.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this Episode we welcome back Annie La Fleur - Olympian & NSW Hall of Famer to tell us about basketball programs bringing positive social impacts in the COVID era to the FIBA Oceania and South East Asia regions. Adapting to online delivery has brought unexpected benefits by reaching more people across large geographical regions while also keeping kids and communities engaged.<br /><br />Annie gets into her involvement with indigenous camps across NSW as part of the BNSW partnership with the Patty Mills’ Indigenous Basketball Australia organisation and the promise of discovering new talent in our nation.<br /><br />We also get an insight into the FIBA initiatives of Hoops for Health & Her World Her Rules and its application closer to home in the Pacific region along with the importance of home grown ambassadors that kids can look up to and represent them.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep38-annie-la-fleur-leading-the-change--45632357]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45632357</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b2a70774-26c9-40c1-9c76-73e8b0278b7a/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/352fd0bf-0d5c-4b1a-8847-be968935c010/annie-la-fleur-stb-series-2-ep38.mp3" length="36933975" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this Episode we welcome back Annie La Fleur - Olympian &amp; NSW Hall of Famer to tell us about basketball programs bringing positive social impacts in the COVID era to the FIBA Oceania and South East Asia regions. Adapting to online delivery has brought unexpected benefits by reaching more people across large geographical regions while also keeping kids and communities engaged.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Annie gets into her involvement with indigenous camps across NSW as part of the BNSW partnership with the Patty Mills’ Indigenous Basketball Australia organisation and the promise of discovering new talent in our nation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also get an insight into the FIBA initiatives of Hoops for Health &amp; Her World Her Rules and its application closer to home in the Pacific region along with the importance of home grown ambassadors that kids can look up to and represent them.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep37: Laura Hodges ABPA players voice progressing players futures</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep37: Laura Hodges ABPA players voice progressing players futures</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Laura Hodges, a 4 time Aussie Basketball Olympian and inaugural Australian Basketball Players' Assoc. (ABPA) Board member.<br /><br />After a long and successful hoops career with the AIS and Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL, Euroleague & WNBA she is well placed to represent the collective voice of our womens professional players, and with two young daughters she is passionate to see the best for the womens league.<br /><br />During an unprecedented 2020, the ABPA led by former NBL player Jacob Holmes has made huge strides in securing a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the WNBL. The ABPA continues to evolve and grow support for athletes ensuring they are well supported in a highly competitive sporting arena and for the career that follows.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we are joined by Laura Hodges, a 4 time Aussie Basketball Olympian and inaugural Australian Basketball Players' Assoc. (ABPA) Board member.<br /><br />After a long and successful hoops career with the AIS and Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL, Euroleague & WNBA she is well placed to represent the collective voice of our womens professional players, and with two young daughters she is passionate to see the best for the womens league.<br /><br />During an unprecedented 2020, the ABPA led by former NBL player Jacob Holmes has made huge strides in securing a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the WNBL. The ABPA continues to evolve and grow support for athletes ensuring they are well supported in a highly competitive sporting arena and for the career that follows.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep37-laura-hodges-abpa-players-voice-progressing-players-futures--45435936]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45435936</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e7208cb6-f400-4608-8b23-e85241b5a952/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/88a90f46-0079-4908-a66e-af2577c5d0e2/laura-hodges-abpa-stb-series-2.mp3" length="46996761" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In this episode we are joined by Laura Hodges, a 4 time Aussie Basketball Olympian and inaugural Australian Basketball Players&apos; Assoc. (ABPA) Board member.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After a long and successful hoops career with the AIS and Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL, Euroleague &amp; WNBA she is well placed to represent the collective voice of our womens professional players, and with two young daughters she is passionate to see the best for the womens league.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During an unprecedented 2020, the ABPA led by former NBL player Jacob Holmes has made huge strides in securing a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the WNBL. The ABPA continues to evolve and grow support for athletes ensuring they are well supported in a highly competitive sporting arena and for the career that follows.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep36: Lachlan Ross and Dylan Simpson call action on Go BIG a film about the UCCaps</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep36: Lachlan Ross and Dylan Simpson call action on Go BIG a film about the UCCaps</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In a different episode we’re joined by Dylan Simpson and Lachlan Ross producer and director of the documentary Go Big a look behind the scenes of the 2020/21 WNBL UCCaps season.<br /><br />By telling the story of the UCCaps drive for a 3peat we get a look at women’s basketball that we’ve never seen before, and a far richer narrative emerges.<br /><br />It’s not just about basketball, it also the stories of players, staff past and present and a celebration of women’s hoops and how the Caps have raised the awareness of the sport in their hometown and across the country.<br /><br />Time to tell their story. Enjoy!<br /><br />Can be found on twitter:<br />GoBIG: @gobig_doco<br />Canberra WNBL: @UCCapitals]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a different episode we’re joined by Dylan Simpson and Lachlan Ross producer and director of the documentary Go Big a look behind the scenes of the 2020/21 WNBL UCCaps season.<br /><br />By telling the story of the UCCaps drive for a 3peat we get a look at women’s basketball that we’ve never seen before, and a far richer narrative emerges.<br /><br />It’s not just about basketball, it also the stories of players, staff past and present and a celebration of women’s hoops and how the Caps have raised the awareness of the sport in their hometown and across the country.<br /><br />Time to tell their story. Enjoy!<br /><br />Can be found on twitter:<br />GoBIG: @gobig_doco<br />Canberra WNBL: @UCCapitals]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep36-lachlan-ross-and-dylan-simpson-call-action-on-go-big-a-film-about-the-uccaps--45350900]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45350900</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/54f282ee-efc8-4142-8953-b3605e04d79f/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:36:42 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/faa00903-698b-490c-8e28-868324f1bd2a/gobig-doco-stb-series-2.mp3" length="41474670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>43:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In a different episode we’re joined by Dylan Simpson and Lachlan Ross producer and director of the documentary Go Big a look behind the scenes of the 2020/21 WNBL UCCaps season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By telling the story of the UCCaps drive for a 3peat we get a look at women’s basketball that we’ve never seen before, and a far richer narrative emerges.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s not just about basketball, it also the stories of players, staff past and present and a celebration of women’s hoops and how the Caps have raised the awareness of the sport in their hometown and across the country.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Time to tell their story. Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Can be found on twitter:&lt;br /&gt;GoBIG: @gobig_doco&lt;br /&gt;Canberra WNBL: @UCCapitals</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep35: Vlad the Dad and Playback episodes</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep35: Vlad the Dad and Playback episodes</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[This is one of our most personal episodes. We called it Vlad the dad because this little story says so much about what we regularly come across and is why we want to produce meaningful content that improves the Women’s basketball landscape.<br /><br />You get a little insight into why we produce Shooting The Breeze. It let’s us share incredible stories from the grassroots to the elite of Women’s Aussie Hoops and to have real conversations that hopefully highlights ways to improve the sport. <br /><br />We’ve also included a look back at some choice bits from Episodes 31-34 as part of our first playback in this series – but check out the episodes there’s a lot more in there to unpack!<br /><br />These episodes feature an array of amazing individuals like:<br /><br />Ep31: Christy Collier-Hill GM Deakin Melbourne Boomers<br />Ep32: Sandy Brondello Opals & Phoenix Mercury Head Coach<br />Ep33: Lauren Nicholson Townsville Fire WNBL player<br />Ep34: Leigh Gooding GM Wheelchair Basketball<br /><br />We do this for all the young aspirational girls who can take on the world!<br /><br />Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze on all main podcast platforms<br /><br />Shooting the Breeze in on twitter: @theBreezepod]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is one of our most personal episodes. We called it Vlad the dad because this little story says so much about what we regularly come across and is why we want to produce meaningful content that improves the Women’s basketball landscape.<br /><br />You get a little insight into why we produce Shooting The Breeze. It let’s us share incredible stories from the grassroots to the elite of Women’s Aussie Hoops and to have real conversations that hopefully highlights ways to improve the sport. <br /><br />We’ve also included a look back at some choice bits from Episodes 31-34 as part of our first playback in this series – but check out the episodes there’s a lot more in there to unpack!<br /><br />These episodes feature an array of amazing individuals like:<br /><br />Ep31: Christy Collier-Hill GM Deakin Melbourne Boomers<br />Ep32: Sandy Brondello Opals & Phoenix Mercury Head Coach<br />Ep33: Lauren Nicholson Townsville Fire WNBL player<br />Ep34: Leigh Gooding GM Wheelchair Basketball<br /><br />We do this for all the young aspirational girls who can take on the world!<br /><br />Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze on all main podcast platforms<br /><br />Shooting the Breeze in on twitter: @theBreezepod]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep35-vlad-the-dad-and-playback-episodes--45160052]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45160052</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e1e3b1c7-4d40-43f9-844a-e9fcb845cd6d/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:20 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/716cc980-01a4-4fc8-87f0-eb1ee4b02411/vlad-the-dad-and-playback.mp3" length="21849027" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>This is one of our most personal episodes. We called it Vlad the dad because this little story says so much about what we regularly come across and is why we want to produce meaningful content that improves the Women’s basketball landscape.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You get a little insight into why we produce Shooting The Breeze. It let’s us share incredible stories from the grassroots to the elite of Women’s Aussie Hoops and to have real conversations that hopefully highlights ways to improve the sport. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’ve also included a look back at some choice bits from Episodes 31-34 as part of our first playback in this series – but check out the episodes there’s a lot more in there to unpack!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These episodes feature an array of amazing individuals like:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ep31: Christy Collier-Hill GM Deakin Melbourne Boomers&lt;br /&gt;Ep32: Sandy Brondello Opals &amp; Phoenix Mercury Head Coach&lt;br /&gt;Ep33: Lauren Nicholson Townsville Fire WNBL player&lt;br /&gt;Ep34: Leigh Gooding GM Wheelchair Basketball&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We do this for all the young aspirational girls who can take on the world!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze on all main podcast platforms&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shooting the Breeze in on twitter: @theBreezepod</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep34: Leigh Gooding Rolling down the keyway</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep34: Leigh Gooding Rolling down the keyway</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[This week we’re all about steel wheels as we’re joined by Leigh Gooding.<br /><br />Directing Basketball Australia’s Wheelchair programs is one of the many hats he wears and the one we’re talking about.<br /><br />It’s been a tough time for wheelchair basketball for the last year but with the Tokyo games rapidly approaching we talk about preparations for the games, upcoming local tournaments, new and exciting pathways for our youth and watching the sparks fly when the action gets frantic!<br /><br />These inspirational athletes deserve more airtime and commercial support given how successful they are on the world stage. We count down 88 days for the Rollers and Gliders to embark for Tokyo and the Paralympics in pursuit of another Gold. #ReadySetTokyo<br /><br />Join us as we go Rolling Down The Keyway with Leigh Gooding<br /><br />Leigh is on twitter: @ScootaGooding<br /><br />Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms.<br /><br />Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s basketball.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This week we’re all about steel wheels as we’re joined by Leigh Gooding.<br /><br />Directing Basketball Australia’s Wheelchair programs is one of the many hats he wears and the one we’re talking about.<br /><br />It’s been a tough time for wheelchair basketball for the last year but with the Tokyo games rapidly approaching we talk about preparations for the games, upcoming local tournaments, new and exciting pathways for our youth and watching the sparks fly when the action gets frantic!<br /><br />These inspirational athletes deserve more airtime and commercial support given how successful they are on the world stage. We count down 88 days for the Rollers and Gliders to embark for Tokyo and the Paralympics in pursuit of another Gold. #ReadySetTokyo<br /><br />Join us as we go Rolling Down The Keyway with Leigh Gooding<br /><br />Leigh is on twitter: @ScootaGooding<br /><br />Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms.<br /><br />Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s basketball.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep34-leigh-gooding-rolling-down-the-keyway--45071888]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45071888</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/be7349f0-7d02-4317-9147-6729cb238208/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 04:25:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/94595987-9a95-4447-afe8-cc14d314c9ea/leigh-gooding-stb-series-2.mp3" length="31369721" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>This week we’re all about steel wheels as we’re joined by Leigh Gooding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Directing Basketball Australia’s Wheelchair programs is one of the many hats he wears and the one we’re talking about.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s been a tough time for wheelchair basketball for the last year but with the Tokyo games rapidly approaching we talk about preparations for the games, upcoming local tournaments, new and exciting pathways for our youth and watching the sparks fly when the action gets frantic!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These inspirational athletes deserve more airtime and commercial support given how successful they are on the world stage. We count down 88 days for the Rollers and Gliders to embark for Tokyo and the Paralympics in pursuit of another Gold. #ReadySetTokyo&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us as we go Rolling Down The Keyway with Leigh Gooding&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Leigh is on twitter: @ScootaGooding&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s basketball.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep33: Lauren Nicholson is fuelling the Fire</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep33: Lauren Nicholson is fuelling the Fire</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[While waiting for the announcement of the next Opals team selection, we caught up with Sydney basketball hot shooter Lauren Nicholson. <br /><br />Loz looks back at the challenging start to her first WNBL season with her hometown Sydney Uni Flames that ended with the 2017 WNBL Championship, and her pinch-me moment “some people go through and play 15 years of WNBL and never get a Championship” followed by three years in Adelaide that helped her develop her game.<br /><br />There was never any doubt about her Opals contention having been to 3 grand finals in the last 5 seasons.<br /><br />For the upcoming WNBL season she’s returning to the Townsville Fire and re-teaming with Coach Shannon Seebohm after experiencing her “funnest most successful year”.<br /><br />The hub season fired up Loz who added to her strong defensive game an exciting offensive effort delivering a second highest in the league 18.9 points per game, only beaten by Liz Cambage. <br /><br />A down to earth baller that has played around Australia to sharpen her game, at heart she is a family girl with big dreams to play amongst the best in the world and help female basketball players of the future, “if we can grow it now, and get the grassroots up and coming…”<br /><br />Follow Loz on twitter: @Loz_Nicholson<br /><br />Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms.<br /><br />Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s basketball.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[While waiting for the announcement of the next Opals team selection, we caught up with Sydney basketball hot shooter Lauren Nicholson. <br /><br />Loz looks back at the challenging start to her first WNBL season with her hometown Sydney Uni Flames that ended with the 2017 WNBL Championship, and her pinch-me moment “some people go through and play 15 years of WNBL and never get a Championship” followed by three years in Adelaide that helped her develop her game.<br /><br />There was never any doubt about her Opals contention having been to 3 grand finals in the last 5 seasons.<br /><br />For the upcoming WNBL season she’s returning to the Townsville Fire and re-teaming with Coach Shannon Seebohm after experiencing her “funnest most successful year”.<br /><br />The hub season fired up Loz who added to her strong defensive game an exciting offensive effort delivering a second highest in the league 18.9 points per game, only beaten by Liz Cambage. <br /><br />A down to earth baller that has played around Australia to sharpen her game, at heart she is a family girl with big dreams to play amongst the best in the world and help female basketball players of the future, “if we can grow it now, and get the grassroots up and coming…”<br /><br />Follow Loz on twitter: @Loz_Nicholson<br /><br />Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms.<br /><br />Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s basketball.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep33-lauren-nicholson-is-fuelling-the-fire--44923104]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44923104</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dafb21f6-96d5-46ea-aed4-c554dc267ca2/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 21:00:15 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7ca16a07-1878-4783-8c26-ce203242aa3c/lauren-loz-nicholson-stb-series-2.mp3" length="35591963" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>While waiting for the announcement of the next Opals team selection, we caught up with Sydney basketball hot shooter Lauren Nicholson. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Loz looks back at the challenging start to her first WNBL season with her hometown Sydney Uni Flames that ended with the 2017 WNBL Championship, and her pinch-me moment “some people go through and play 15 years of WNBL and never get a Championship” followed by three years in Adelaide that helped her develop her game.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There was never any doubt about her Opals contention having been to 3 grand finals in the last 5 seasons.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For the upcoming WNBL season she’s returning to the Townsville Fire and re-teaming with Coach Shannon Seebohm after experiencing her “funnest most successful year”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The hub season fired up Loz who added to her strong defensive game an exciting offensive effort delivering a second highest in the league 18.9 points per game, only beaten by Liz Cambage. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A down to earth baller that has played around Australia to sharpen her game, at heart she is a family girl with big dreams to play amongst the best in the world and help female basketball players of the future, “if we can grow it now, and get the grassroots up and coming…”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow Loz on twitter: @Loz_Nicholson&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s basketball.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep32: Sandy Brondello Dare to Dream</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep32: Sandy Brondello Dare to Dream</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Our very special guest on this episode is Opals and Phoenix Mercury Head Coach Sandy Brondello.<br /><br />This fiercely competitive Aussie has gone from the sugar cane fields of Mackay in North Queensland to the world stage of women’s basketball leading the mighty Opals towards the Olympics and the Sydney hosted FIBA Women’s World Cup in 2022.<br /><br />Advocating for and demonstrating the impact of female representation in basketball Sandy is one of only five women coaching in the WNBA.<br /><br />She shares her dreams for all Aussie girls who look up to their Opal role models. Relishing the opportunity the Olympics represents and how the Women’s World Cup addresses ‘the need for more games on home soil’ to showcase the game and the depth of unbelievable Australian talent.<br /><br />She also dishes on what makes our Aussie players so special on the world stage and prepared for any league in the world.<br /><br />On the eve of the 25th WNBA season Sandy talks about the roles and responsibilities of Head Coaches and how she balances that reality at the Phoenix Mercury with her own family. Giving us a great insight into last season’s Florida bubble experience and her strong sense of family culture within her teams by acknowledging that “we’re not just players or coaches we’re also mothers and wives.”<br /><br />An open and enlightening conversation into the evolution and thoughts of an inspiring Australian player, brilliant Coach and mum of two, Sandy is a fantastic role model with a true-blue nickname... listen out for that gem!<br /><br />Follow Sandy Brondello on twitter: @SBrondello<br /><br />Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms<br /><br />Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s professional basketball.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our very special guest on this episode is Opals and Phoenix Mercury Head Coach Sandy Brondello.<br /><br />This fiercely competitive Aussie has gone from the sugar cane fields of Mackay in North Queensland to the world stage of women’s basketball leading the mighty Opals towards the Olympics and the Sydney hosted FIBA Women’s World Cup in 2022.<br /><br />Advocating for and demonstrating the impact of female representation in basketball Sandy is one of only five women coaching in the WNBA.<br /><br />She shares her dreams for all Aussie girls who look up to their Opal role models. Relishing the opportunity the Olympics represents and how the Women’s World Cup addresses ‘the need for more games on home soil’ to showcase the game and the depth of unbelievable Australian talent.<br /><br />She also dishes on what makes our Aussie players so special on the world stage and prepared for any league in the world.<br /><br />On the eve of the 25th WNBA season Sandy talks about the roles and responsibilities of Head Coaches and how she balances that reality at the Phoenix Mercury with her own family. Giving us a great insight into last season’s Florida bubble experience and her strong sense of family culture within her teams by acknowledging that “we’re not just players or coaches we’re also mothers and wives.”<br /><br />An open and enlightening conversation into the evolution and thoughts of an inspiring Australian player, brilliant Coach and mum of two, Sandy is a fantastic role model with a true-blue nickname... listen out for that gem!<br /><br />Follow Sandy Brondello on twitter: @SBrondello<br /><br />Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms<br /><br />Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s professional basketball.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep32-sandy-brondello-dare-to-dream--44785628]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44785628</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2b29e058-0afd-4470-b6d0-fe17b0110659/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 21:45:19 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d1e3c269-ab09-4a85-8a90-8fd761c4c29d/sandy-brondello-stb-series-2.mp3" length="28479537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Our very special guest on this episode is Opals and Phoenix Mercury Head Coach Sandy Brondello.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This fiercely competitive Aussie has gone from the sugar cane fields of Mackay in North Queensland to the world stage of women’s basketball leading the mighty Opals towards the Olympics and the Sydney hosted FIBA Women’s World Cup in 2022.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Advocating for and demonstrating the impact of female representation in basketball Sandy is one of only five women coaching in the WNBA.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She shares her dreams for all Aussie girls who look up to their Opal role models. Relishing the opportunity the Olympics represents and how the Women’s World Cup addresses ‘the need for more games on home soil’ to showcase the game and the depth of unbelievable Australian talent.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She also dishes on what makes our Aussie players so special on the world stage and prepared for any league in the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On the eve of the 25th WNBA season Sandy talks about the roles and responsibilities of Head Coaches and how she balances that reality at the Phoenix Mercury with her own family. Giving us a great insight into last season’s Florida bubble experience and her strong sense of family culture within her teams by acknowledging that “we’re not just players or coaches we’re also mothers and wives.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An open and enlightening conversation into the evolution and thoughts of an inspiring Australian player, brilliant Coach and mum of two, Sandy is a fantastic role model with a true-blue nickname... listen out for that gem!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow Sandy Brondello on twitter: @SBrondello&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Subscribe to Shooting the Breeze available on all key podcast platforms&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow us on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s professional basketball.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>S2 Ep31: Christy Collier-Hill chats WNBL hurdles &amp; heroes</title><itunes:title>S2 Ep31: Christy Collier-Hill chats WNBL hurdles &amp; heroes</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to Shooting The Breeze! We talk with Deakin Melbourne Boomers General Manager Christy Collier-Hill about the 2020 North Queensland WNBL hub season and the team’s experience. <br /><br />Also on the agenda is the challenge of the COVID era and getting fans back to home stadiums ‘everyone’s got to play their part’… and the elephant in the room - broadcast - but more on that later.<br /><br />A strong advocate for developing women’s professional sports Christy sees the opportunity presented by the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup as a way to raise the profile and grow women’s professional basketball in Australia.<br /><br />Lots to unpack here as we embark on the next series of Shooting The Breeze and a new era of basketball coming our way!<br /><br />Christy is also a passionate advocate of breast cancer survivors as a director at Dragons Abreast Australia and founder of The Pink Movement.<br /><br />Join us and subscribe to Shooting the Breeze, available on all key podcast platforms and follow us <br />on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s professional basketball. <br /><br />With two landmark back-to-back events in the Tokyo Olympics and FIBA Women’s World Cup 2022 in Sydney - the stage is set for sensational basketball!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome back to Shooting The Breeze! We talk with Deakin Melbourne Boomers General Manager Christy Collier-Hill about the 2020 North Queensland WNBL hub season and the team’s experience. <br /><br />Also on the agenda is the challenge of the COVID era and getting fans back to home stadiums ‘everyone’s got to play their part’… and the elephant in the room - broadcast - but more on that later.<br /><br />A strong advocate for developing women’s professional sports Christy sees the opportunity presented by the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup as a way to raise the profile and grow women’s professional basketball in Australia.<br /><br />Lots to unpack here as we embark on the next series of Shooting The Breeze and a new era of basketball coming our way!<br /><br />Christy is also a passionate advocate of breast cancer survivors as a director at Dragons Abreast Australia and founder of The Pink Movement.<br /><br />Join us and subscribe to Shooting the Breeze, available on all key podcast platforms and follow us <br />on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s professional basketball. <br /><br />With two landmark back-to-back events in the Tokyo Olympics and FIBA Women’s World Cup 2022 in Sydney - the stage is set for sensational basketball!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep31-christy-collier-hill-chats-wnbl-hurdles-heroes--44634697]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44634697</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/798ae4b4-b263-471e-a8fb-16162dc99114/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 21:30:10 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6023c71e-7666-4757-bfc0-92ff5422a477/christy-collier-hill-stbseries-2.mp3" length="37300574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><podcast:season>2</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Welcome back to Shooting The Breeze! We talk with Deakin Melbourne Boomers General Manager Christy Collier-Hill about the 2020 North Queensland WNBL hub season and the team’s experience. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also on the agenda is the challenge of the COVID era and getting fans back to home stadiums ‘everyone’s got to play their part’… and the elephant in the room - broadcast - but more on that later.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A strong advocate for developing women’s professional sports Christy sees the opportunity presented by the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup as a way to raise the profile and grow women’s professional basketball in Australia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lots to unpack here as we embark on the next series of Shooting The Breeze and a new era of basketball coming our way!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Christy is also a passionate advocate of breast cancer survivors as a director at Dragons Abreast Australia and founder of The Pink Movement.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us and subscribe to Shooting the Breeze, available on all key podcast platforms and follow us &lt;br /&gt;on twitter @TheBreezePod as we swish into the world of Aussie Women’s professional basketball. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With two landmark back-to-back events in the Tokyo Olympics and FIBA Women’s World Cup 2022 in Sydney - the stage is set for sensational basketball!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep30: PlayBack #3 choice bits from Episodes 12-15</title><itunes:title>Ep30: PlayBack #3 choice bits from Episodes 12-15</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Shooting the Breeze Episode 30 Playback #3<br /><br />Welcome to the third instalment of our Playback series on Shooting the Breeze highlighting choice bits from podcasts Episodes 12 through to 15.<br /><br />From Ep 12 we get an insight with local Sydney player Vanessa Panousis, currently playing in Europe, of her time with the Flames in 2018 and how she handled one of our toughest seasons.<br /><br />From Ep 13 we reminisce with Basketball NSW Hall of Famer Annie La Fleur on the Sydney 2000 Olympics and her impactful role at FIBA Oceania.<br /><br />In Ep 14 we chat with current Flame Shanae Greaves about our WNBL 2017 Championship, chemistry with teammates and the fitness required to play under the post.<br /><br />Finally from Ep15 we check in with Al Kunek about her role as mentor to younger players and her MVP season at the Flames last year as she eyes the 3x3 at the Tokyo Olympics.<br /><br />Tune in and enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shooting the Breeze Episode 30 Playback #3<br /><br />Welcome to the third instalment of our Playback series on Shooting the Breeze highlighting choice bits from podcasts Episodes 12 through to 15.<br /><br />From Ep 12 we get an insight with local Sydney player Vanessa Panousis, currently playing in Europe, of her time with the Flames in 2018 and how she handled one of our toughest seasons.<br /><br />From Ep 13 we reminisce with Basketball NSW Hall of Famer Annie La Fleur on the Sydney 2000 Olympics and her impactful role at FIBA Oceania.<br /><br />In Ep 14 we chat with current Flame Shanae Greaves about our WNBL 2017 Championship, chemistry with teammates and the fitness required to play under the post.<br /><br />Finally from Ep15 we check in with Al Kunek about her role as mentor to younger players and her MVP season at the Flames last year as she eyes the 3x3 at the Tokyo Olympics.<br /><br />Tune in and enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep30-playback-3-choice-bits-from-episodes-12-15--42405598]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42405598</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d24f1666-67a0-4338-9c97-b67cc399a9e9/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:30:08 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e4b136ca-e5ff-4af9-872e-e7744a3f282d/stb-series-3-playback.mp3" length="21095023" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>21:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Shooting the Breeze Episode 30 Playback #3&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Welcome to the third instalment of our Playback series on Shooting the Breeze highlighting choice bits from podcasts Episodes 12 through to 15.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From Ep 12 we get an insight with local Sydney player Vanessa Panousis, currently playing in Europe, of her time with the Flames in 2018 and how she handled one of our toughest seasons.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From Ep 13 we reminisce with Basketball NSW Hall of Famer Annie La Fleur on the Sydney 2000 Olympics and her impactful role at FIBA Oceania.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Ep 14 we chat with current Flame Shanae Greaves about our WNBL 2017 Championship, chemistry with teammates and the fitness required to play under the post.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally from Ep15 we check in with Al Kunek about her role as mentor to younger players and her MVP season at the Flames last year as she eyes the 3x3 at the Tokyo Olympics.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tune in and enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep29: Carly and Chris Boag twin Flames</title><itunes:title>Ep29: Carly and Chris Boag twin Flames</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In Ep29 of Shooting the Breeze we chat with twins Carly and Chris Boag. The Boag sisters have that twin telepathy thing happening finishing each others sentences. Our dynamic duo are probably the only twins that play side by side in the same professional basketball team. <br /><br />In her fourth year playing for Sydney Carly had a big impact for the team in our 2017 Championship year, joining her on court this season is twin sister Chris. They both jumped onto the podcast from the WNBL hub for a fun informal chat. Tune in as we gain a little insight into an unusual season. <br /><br />The opportunity is not lost on our twins, who are enjoying the chance to reconnect after playing oceans apart in the last year. A pretty special experience to hang out and play alongside each other, their exchange on alter ego movie characters is priceless. Get to know Carly and Chris and what makes them tick. Enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In Ep29 of Shooting the Breeze we chat with twins Carly and Chris Boag. The Boag sisters have that twin telepathy thing happening finishing each others sentences. Our dynamic duo are probably the only twins that play side by side in the same professional basketball team. <br /><br />In her fourth year playing for Sydney Carly had a big impact for the team in our 2017 Championship year, joining her on court this season is twin sister Chris. They both jumped onto the podcast from the WNBL hub for a fun informal chat. Tune in as we gain a little insight into an unusual season. <br /><br />The opportunity is not lost on our twins, who are enjoying the chance to reconnect after playing oceans apart in the last year. A pretty special experience to hang out and play alongside each other, their exchange on alter ego movie characters is priceless. Get to know Carly and Chris and what makes them tick. Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep29-carly-and-chris-boag-twin-flames--42304996]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42304996</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9bbde377-0057-42e6-b136-ed66d4138efe/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 04:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e5f1abff-32c4-4096-a64a-a0a9ef94135f/carly-and-chris-boag-podcast-series-2.mp3" length="25364506" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In Ep29 of Shooting the Breeze we chat with twins Carly and Chris Boag. The Boag sisters have that twin telepathy thing happening finishing each others sentences. Our dynamic duo are probably the only twins that play side by side in the same professional basketball team. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In her fourth year playing for Sydney Carly had a big impact for the team in our 2017 Championship year, joining her on court this season is twin sister Chris. They both jumped onto the podcast from the WNBL hub for a fun informal chat. Tune in as we gain a little insight into an unusual season. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The opportunity is not lost on our twins, who are enjoying the chance to reconnect after playing oceans apart in the last year. A pretty special experience to hang out and play alongside each other, their exchange on alter ego movie characters is priceless. Get to know Carly and Chris and what makes them tick. Enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep28: Anneli Maley Reaching New Heights</title><itunes:title>Ep28: Anneli Maley Reaching New Heights</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In Ep28 of Shooting the Breeze we chat with new Flame Anneli Maley as she embarks on her first season for Sydney in the Far North Queensland WNBL hub.<br /><br />The tropic tussle has turned up the heat on and off the court in the most challenging season ever and Maley is loving it. Her natural up tempo, physical game is a great fit at the Flames. <br /><br />She chats about her future goals in basketball, playing with like minded players and her need to balance playing professional basketball with her passion for creative pursuits.<br /><br />She has literally soared with awe inspiring rebounds, with a 20 board game against the Perth Lynx.<br /><br />It's a must listen for all basketball fans and players with great insights in being your best self on and off the court.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In Ep28 of Shooting the Breeze we chat with new Flame Anneli Maley as she embarks on her first season for Sydney in the Far North Queensland WNBL hub.<br /><br />The tropic tussle has turned up the heat on and off the court in the most challenging season ever and Maley is loving it. Her natural up tempo, physical game is a great fit at the Flames. <br /><br />She chats about her future goals in basketball, playing with like minded players and her need to balance playing professional basketball with her passion for creative pursuits.<br /><br />She has literally soared with awe inspiring rebounds, with a 20 board game against the Perth Lynx.<br /><br />It's a must listen for all basketball fans and players with great insights in being your best self on and off the court.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep28-anneli-maley-reaching-new-heights--42172795]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42172795</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d356c040-d95a-4049-a1f7-5392fd4c719a/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/de47a4bc-1f3a-44e9-adb9-e5d42c1725ed/anneli-maley-podcast-series-2.mp3" length="27009991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In Ep28 of Shooting the Breeze we chat with new Flame Anneli Maley as she embarks on her first season for Sydney in the Far North Queensland WNBL hub.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The tropic tussle has turned up the heat on and off the court in the most challenging season ever and Maley is loving it. Her natural up tempo, physical game is a great fit at the Flames. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She chats about her future goals in basketball, playing with like minded players and her need to balance playing professional basketball with her passion for creative pursuits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She has literally soared with awe inspiring rebounds, with a 20 board game against the Perth Lynx.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It&apos;s a must listen for all basketball fans and players with great insights in being your best self on and off the court.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep27: Mary Konstantopoulos Hear Her Roar</title><itunes:title>Ep27: Mary Konstantopoulos Hear Her Roar</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In Ep27 we chat with Mary Konstantopoulos ‘Mary K’ from Ladies who League.<br /><br />A trailblazer in Aussie women’s sports since 2013.<br /><br />Mary Konstantopoulos, better known as MaryK from Ladies who League is our guest on Shooting the Breeze this week.<br /><br />Often attending Sydney Uni Flames games with her mum by her side, MaryK is not only a passionate sports fan she advocates that ‘bums on seats’ are the most potent support for women’s sport regardless of code. <br /><br />As a regular contributor to The Roar she lends her voice to the idea that women can fully participate in professional sports and that young girls can be what they see in the sports arena.<br /><br />Listen in for great insight and an independent perspective from a member of our Flames family on women’s sports and the incredible opportunities the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup provides  women’s basketball.<br /><br />Enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In Ep27 we chat with Mary Konstantopoulos ‘Mary K’ from Ladies who League.<br /><br />A trailblazer in Aussie women’s sports since 2013.<br /><br />Mary Konstantopoulos, better known as MaryK from Ladies who League is our guest on Shooting the Breeze this week.<br /><br />Often attending Sydney Uni Flames games with her mum by her side, MaryK is not only a passionate sports fan she advocates that ‘bums on seats’ are the most potent support for women’s sport regardless of code. <br /><br />As a regular contributor to The Roar she lends her voice to the idea that women can fully participate in professional sports and that young girls can be what they see in the sports arena.<br /><br />Listen in for great insight and an independent perspective from a member of our Flames family on women’s sports and the incredible opportunities the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup provides  women’s basketball.<br /><br />Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep27-mary-konstantopoulos-hear-her-roar--42013755]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42013755</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/827dfe21-19fe-4dfe-b29d-cc36a11fe817/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 04:30:21 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9b963753-d502-4164-8b05-de516d28d3d5/mary-k-podcast-series-2.mp3" length="30586878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In Ep27 we chat with Mary Konstantopoulos ‘Mary K’ from Ladies who League.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A trailblazer in Aussie women’s sports since 2013.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mary Konstantopoulos, better known as MaryK from Ladies who League is our guest on Shooting the Breeze this week.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Often attending Sydney Uni Flames games with her mum by her side, MaryK is not only a passionate sports fan she advocates that ‘bums on seats’ are the most potent support for women’s sport regardless of code. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As a regular contributor to The Roar she lends her voice to the idea that women can fully participate in professional sports and that young girls can be what they see in the sports arena.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen in for great insight and an independent perspective from a member of our Flames family on women’s sports and the incredible opportunities the Olympics and the Women’s World Cup provides  women’s basketball.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep26: Lauren Mansfield Living The Dream</title><itunes:title>Ep26: Lauren Mansfield Living The Dream</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s Episode 26 of Shooting The Breeze and our guest is new Flame Lauren Mansfield.<br /><br />A seasoned player with a cool head Loz is a valuable addition to the team for the pressure cooker that is the WNBL Tropical Tournament.<br /><br />We got some time with Loz before she headed to the hub and got a sense of how keen she is to hit the hardwood in the game she loves.<br /><br />Get an insight into how the team has connected in pre-season and how she can’t wait to start the journey ‘with a great bunch of people’.<br /><br />Get to know Loz the player and person. Enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s Episode 26 of Shooting The Breeze and our guest is new Flame Lauren Mansfield.<br /><br />A seasoned player with a cool head Loz is a valuable addition to the team for the pressure cooker that is the WNBL Tropical Tournament.<br /><br />We got some time with Loz before she headed to the hub and got a sense of how keen she is to hit the hardwood in the game she loves.<br /><br />Get an insight into how the team has connected in pre-season and how she can’t wait to start the journey ‘with a great bunch of people’.<br /><br />Get to know Loz the player and person. Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep26-lauren-mansfield-living-the-dream--41929366]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41929366</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/578a1869-9aa0-4a2d-9c7b-1c1b26741bb5/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 04:30:21 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/86d6e0df-c616-4715-b5d9-367c8b32a510/lauren-mansfield-podcast-series-2.mp3" length="22430821" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>23:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s Episode 26 of Shooting The Breeze and our guest is new Flame Lauren Mansfield.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A seasoned player with a cool head Loz is a valuable addition to the team for the pressure cooker that is the WNBL Tropical Tournament.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We got some time with Loz before she headed to the hub and got a sense of how keen she is to hit the hardwood in the game she loves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get an insight into how the team has connected in pre-season and how she can’t wait to start the journey ‘with a great bunch of people’.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get to know Loz the player and person. Enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep25: Angus Wildblood Cue the Mic</title><itunes:title>Ep25: Angus Wildblood Cue the Mic</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s time for Episode 25 of Shooting The Breeze.<br /><br />Today we chat with a longtime supporter of the Flames and one of the stalwarts of the behind the scenes team, Angus Wildblood, The Flames courtside announcer.<br /><br />Manning the mics for the team for nearly twenty years he has one of the best seats in the house and has refined reading the crowd into a Picasso-like art form.<br /><br />First getting into the announcer’s seat with wheelchair basketball he moved into the role of game night announcer for the Flames and proudly calls the women’s game ‘absolutely my favourite’.<br /><br />His courtside experience stretches from Australian Youth Olympics to the Sydney Kings and more.<br /><br />We also get an inside look at the soundtrack that has entertained and engaged a legion of Sydney fans, young and old, while cheering on their favourite team. <br /><br />Enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s time for Episode 25 of Shooting The Breeze.<br /><br />Today we chat with a longtime supporter of the Flames and one of the stalwarts of the behind the scenes team, Angus Wildblood, The Flames courtside announcer.<br /><br />Manning the mics for the team for nearly twenty years he has one of the best seats in the house and has refined reading the crowd into a Picasso-like art form.<br /><br />First getting into the announcer’s seat with wheelchair basketball he moved into the role of game night announcer for the Flames and proudly calls the women’s game ‘absolutely my favourite’.<br /><br />His courtside experience stretches from Australian Youth Olympics to the Sydney Kings and more.<br /><br />We also get an inside look at the soundtrack that has entertained and engaged a legion of Sydney fans, young and old, while cheering on their favourite team. <br /><br />Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep25-angus-wildblood-cue-the-mic--41816875]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41816875</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ed261007-b868-4dc0-95b6-f84cc13178ab/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 04:30:13 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/96218637-6645-4141-95fd-95884bad8de1/angus-wildblood-podcast-series2.mp3" length="23725655" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s time for Episode 25 of Shooting The Breeze.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Today we chat with a longtime supporter of the Flames and one of the stalwarts of the behind the scenes team, Angus Wildblood, The Flames courtside announcer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Manning the mics for the team for nearly twenty years he has one of the best seats in the house and has refined reading the crowd into a Picasso-like art form.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First getting into the announcer’s seat with wheelchair basketball he moved into the role of game night announcer for the Flames and proudly calls the women’s game ‘absolutely my favourite’.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;His courtside experience stretches from Australian Youth Olympics to the Sydney Kings and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also get an inside look at the soundtrack that has entertained and engaged a legion of Sydney fans, young and old, while cheering on their favourite team. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep24: Nat Burton Homecoming</title><itunes:title>Ep24: Nat Burton Homecoming</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” ― Brene Brown<br /><br />As the team heads into the hub we catch up with WNBL veteran and Opal Nat Burton.<br /><br />A timely podcast, we’re glad to have the opportunity to talk to one of the most experienced signings in the team about basketball, life and the importance of mindset to stay focused and balanced.<br /><br />Coming full circle Nat enthusiastically returns to the WNBL after two seasons in the tough European league playing for French team Union Saint-Amand Porte du Hainaut and securing a DBBL Championship with Herner TC in Germany last year.<br /><br />In a candid chat Nat shares about the pressures athletes feel through her own experience, while explaining how her new mentoring business helps young athletes by providing the tools to deal with these pressures.<br /><br />With the condensed season taking players into uncharted territory, Nat's insights are valuable to players and fans.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” ― Brene Brown<br /><br />As the team heads into the hub we catch up with WNBL veteran and Opal Nat Burton.<br /><br />A timely podcast, we’re glad to have the opportunity to talk to one of the most experienced signings in the team about basketball, life and the importance of mindset to stay focused and balanced.<br /><br />Coming full circle Nat enthusiastically returns to the WNBL after two seasons in the tough European league playing for French team Union Saint-Amand Porte du Hainaut and securing a DBBL Championship with Herner TC in Germany last year.<br /><br />In a candid chat Nat shares about the pressures athletes feel through her own experience, while explaining how her new mentoring business helps young athletes by providing the tools to deal with these pressures.<br /><br />With the condensed season taking players into uncharted territory, Nat's insights are valuable to players and fans.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep24-nat-burton-homecoming--41689647]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41689647</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b74e67e1-a682-4515-b94a-9c1e8319ef85/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:30:03 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/970ee96f-bf31-4c10-8bb1-3f0abe64803b/nat-burton-podcast-series-2.mp3" length="27544534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” ― Brene Brown&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As the team heads into the hub we catch up with WNBL veteran and Opal Nat Burton.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A timely podcast, we’re glad to have the opportunity to talk to one of the most experienced signings in the team about basketball, life and the importance of mindset to stay focused and balanced.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coming full circle Nat enthusiastically returns to the WNBL after two seasons in the tough European league playing for French team Union Saint-Amand Porte du Hainaut and securing a DBBL Championship with Herner TC in Germany last year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a candid chat Nat shares about the pressures athletes feel through her own experience, while explaining how her new mentoring business helps young athletes by providing the tools to deal with these pressures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With the condensed season taking players into uncharted territory, Nat&apos;s insights are valuable to players and fans.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep23: The Legendary Landon</title><itunes:title>Ep23: The Legendary Landon</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In Ep23 we chat with the doyenne of Sydney Basketball Lorraine Landon. A true national treasure she created history in 1989 by becoming the manager of both the Sydney Kings and the Sydney Flames - the first woman to hold that position for the NBL and WNBL at the same time.<br /><br />Lorraine has been at the centre of Australian basketball, and particularly women’s basketball, as the team manager for the Opals at their first Olympics in 1984, playing a key role in the 2000 Olympics and Paralympics basketball competition, chair of the FIBA Women’s Commission and much more.<br /><br />Landon shares a unique insight into the evolution of the Australian Women's Basketball team The Opals, with wonderful anecdotes of one of the most formidable Australian teams in any sport.<br /><br />From playing at the Bankstown Bruins to being behind much of the growth of Basketball in Australia Lorraine is a standout in the sport and it’s an honour to have her as our guest.<br /><br />Accolades: Lorraine Landon has been awarded an Order of Australia in 2011, the IOC Golden Rings 2000, FIBA Merit Award 2000, the IOC Women in Sport Award 2004, inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Australian Basketball Hall of Fame and is also a Life Member of the WNBL, Basketball NSW and Bankstown.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In Ep23 we chat with the doyenne of Sydney Basketball Lorraine Landon. A true national treasure she created history in 1989 by becoming the manager of both the Sydney Kings and the Sydney Flames - the first woman to hold that position for the NBL and WNBL at the same time.<br /><br />Lorraine has been at the centre of Australian basketball, and particularly women’s basketball, as the team manager for the Opals at their first Olympics in 1984, playing a key role in the 2000 Olympics and Paralympics basketball competition, chair of the FIBA Women’s Commission and much more.<br /><br />Landon shares a unique insight into the evolution of the Australian Women's Basketball team The Opals, with wonderful anecdotes of one of the most formidable Australian teams in any sport.<br /><br />From playing at the Bankstown Bruins to being behind much of the growth of Basketball in Australia Lorraine is a standout in the sport and it’s an honour to have her as our guest.<br /><br />Accolades: Lorraine Landon has been awarded an Order of Australia in 2011, the IOC Golden Rings 2000, FIBA Merit Award 2000, the IOC Women in Sport Award 2004, inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Australian Basketball Hall of Fame and is also a Life Member of the WNBL, Basketball NSW and Bankstown.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep23-the-legendary-landon--41563197]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41563197</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/773828b8-c136-41df-8c28-497aac35aae6/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 03:00:10 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7764824d-fc15-4b65-9102-95c43e246890/lorraine-landon-podcast-series-2.mp3" length="32397456" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>In Ep23 we chat with the doyenne of Sydney Basketball Lorraine Landon. A true national treasure she created history in 1989 by becoming the manager of both the Sydney Kings and the Sydney Flames - the first woman to hold that position for the NBL and WNBL at the same time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lorraine has been at the centre of Australian basketball, and particularly women’s basketball, as the team manager for the Opals at their first Olympics in 1984, playing a key role in the 2000 Olympics and Paralympics basketball competition, chair of the FIBA Women’s Commission and much more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Landon shares a unique insight into the evolution of the Australian Women&apos;s Basketball team The Opals, with wonderful anecdotes of one of the most formidable Australian teams in any sport.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From playing at the Bankstown Bruins to being behind much of the growth of Basketball in Australia Lorraine is a standout in the sport and it’s an honour to have her as our guest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Accolades: Lorraine Landon has been awarded an Order of Australia in 2011, the IOC Golden Rings 2000, FIBA Merit Award 2000, the IOC Women in Sport Award 2004, inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Australian Basketball Hall of Fame and is also a Life Member of the WNBL, Basketball NSW and Bankstown.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep22: Playback #2 choice soundbites from Ep7-11</title><itunes:title>Ep22: Playback #2 choice soundbites from Ep7-11</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to STB PlayBack in our second instalment of our playback series highlighting choice bits from podcasts Episodes 7 through to 11.<br /><br />From Ep 7 we get an inside with BNSW CEO Maria Nordstrom into the successful bid for Australia to host the FIBA WWC 2022 in Sydney.<br />From Ep 8 get to know BNSW up and comers, 2020 Flames Development Players Alana Goodchild and from Ep10 Kitty Henderson. <br />In Ep9 we delve into the unique perspective of a sports sponsor with longstanding Flames sponsor Lee Hagipentalis from Brydens Lawyers.<br />Finally from Ep11 we check in with Coach Frog as the Flames team takes shape and a no import season provides an unbelievable opportunity for emerging talent. <br />Tune in and enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to STB PlayBack in our second instalment of our playback series highlighting choice bits from podcasts Episodes 7 through to 11.<br /><br />From Ep 7 we get an inside with BNSW CEO Maria Nordstrom into the successful bid for Australia to host the FIBA WWC 2022 in Sydney.<br />From Ep 8 get to know BNSW up and comers, 2020 Flames Development Players Alana Goodchild and from Ep10 Kitty Henderson. <br />In Ep9 we delve into the unique perspective of a sports sponsor with longstanding Flames sponsor Lee Hagipentalis from Brydens Lawyers.<br />Finally from Ep11 we check in with Coach Frog as the Flames team takes shape and a no import season provides an unbelievable opportunity for emerging talent. <br />Tune in and enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep22-playback-2-choice-soundbites-from-ep7-11--40944632]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40944632</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a622c474-bba7-4bd2-aef6-b62964edf7ac/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:00:10 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7f8ca9dd-c9ee-441d-8cdc-2720f8a55e5d/playback-series-2.mp3" length="26043210" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>27:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Welcome to STB PlayBack in our second instalment of our playback series highlighting choice bits from podcasts Episodes 7 through to 11.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From Ep 7 we get an inside with BNSW CEO Maria Nordstrom into the successful bid for Australia to host the FIBA WWC 2022 in Sydney.&lt;br /&gt;From Ep 8 get to know BNSW up and comers, 2020 Flames Development Players Alana Goodchild and from Ep10 Kitty Henderson. &lt;br /&gt;In Ep9 we delve into the unique perspective of a sports sponsor with longstanding Flames sponsor Lee Hagipentalis from Brydens Lawyers.&lt;br /&gt;Finally from Ep11 we check in with Coach Frog as the Flames team takes shape and a no import season provides an unbelievable opportunity for emerging talent. &lt;br /&gt;Tune in and enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep21: Alison Schwagmeyer-Belger gets her Sydney Swag on</title><itunes:title>Ep21: Alison Schwagmeyer-Belger gets her Sydney Swag on</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Alison Schwagmeyer-Belger is one hard working veteran and she's coming to Sydney!<br /><br />A competitive hard-working baller from Illinois, she's formed her game in tough leagues around Europe, and has landed Down Under.<br /><br />'Swags' brings an amazing work ethic and steely determination, she loves to train and it shows - picking up Sixth Woman of the Year accolades in WNBL20. She has bagged many MVP awards in the W.A State Basketball League.<br /><br />Now a permanent Aussie resident, Swags averaged 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game last season in W.A and wants to help develop a Flames super team culture on and off the court.<br /><br />She definitely got her swag on this podcast with that US mid-western charm, and her love of Australia will boomerang back!<br /><br />Tune in and Enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alison Schwagmeyer-Belger is one hard working veteran and she's coming to Sydney!<br /><br />A competitive hard-working baller from Illinois, she's formed her game in tough leagues around Europe, and has landed Down Under.<br /><br />'Swags' brings an amazing work ethic and steely determination, she loves to train and it shows - picking up Sixth Woman of the Year accolades in WNBL20. She has bagged many MVP awards in the W.A State Basketball League.<br /><br />Now a permanent Aussie resident, Swags averaged 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game last season in W.A and wants to help develop a Flames super team culture on and off the court.<br /><br />She definitely got her swag on this podcast with that US mid-western charm, and her love of Australia will boomerang back!<br /><br />Tune in and Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep21-alison-schwagmeyer-belger-gets-her-sydney-swag-on--40808411]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40808411</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9bec5fec-7401-4213-a8a3-3cf33600d050/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 06:00:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a2dbf585-0647-43d4-9d48-729b32ce897e/alison-schwagmeyer-belger-podcast.mp3" length="30925841" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Alison Schwagmeyer-Belger is one hard working veteran and she&apos;s coming to Sydney!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A competitive hard-working baller from Illinois, she&apos;s formed her game in tough leagues around Europe, and has landed Down Under.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&apos;Swags&apos; brings an amazing work ethic and steely determination, she loves to train and it shows - picking up Sixth Woman of the Year accolades in WNBL20. She has bagged many MVP awards in the W.A State Basketball League.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now a permanent Aussie resident, Swags averaged 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game last season in W.A and wants to help develop a Flames super team culture on and off the court.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She definitely got her swag on this podcast with that US mid-western charm, and her love of Australia will boomerang back!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tune in and Enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep20: Flamethrower Funda Nakkasoglu&apos;s Got Game</title><itunes:title>Ep20: Flamethrower Funda Nakkasoglu&apos;s Got Game</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Funda Nakkasoglu joins the podcast this week in her return to the WNBL after a long overseas stint. Suiting up for the Sydney Flames after her first pro-ball stint playing for Galatasaray S.K. in the Turkish Women’s Basketball League – where her father also played professionally. She was also a member of the Turkish National squad.<br /><br />A Florida Gators graduate, Nakkasoglu began her college career with Utah State transferring to Florida SEC for her final two years of eligibility where she led the Gators in scoring in each of her two seasons there, departing the NCAA ranks with 2,047 career points!<br /><br />An amazing long-range shooter, Nakkasoglu averaged 15.8 points per game, the sixth-highest in program history, setting the record for the highest three-point percentage in program history at 39.6%!<br /><br />Tune in and enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Funda Nakkasoglu joins the podcast this week in her return to the WNBL after a long overseas stint. Suiting up for the Sydney Flames after her first pro-ball stint playing for Galatasaray S.K. in the Turkish Women’s Basketball League – where her father also played professionally. She was also a member of the Turkish National squad.<br /><br />A Florida Gators graduate, Nakkasoglu began her college career with Utah State transferring to Florida SEC for her final two years of eligibility where she led the Gators in scoring in each of her two seasons there, departing the NCAA ranks with 2,047 career points!<br /><br />An amazing long-range shooter, Nakkasoglu averaged 15.8 points per game, the sixth-highest in program history, setting the record for the highest three-point percentage in program history at 39.6%!<br /><br />Tune in and enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep20-flamethrower-funda-nakkasoglu-s-got-game--40690130]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40690130</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0554633b-b90a-4c5c-8944-cfb63da1ede8/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:30:17 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8728c18a-630f-4875-b13f-33f6c4d3e049/funda-nakkasoglu-podcast-final.mp3" length="23059844" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Funda Nakkasoglu joins the podcast this week in her return to the WNBL after a long overseas stint. Suiting up for the Sydney Flames after her first pro-ball stint playing for Galatasaray S.K. in the Turkish Women’s Basketball League – where her father also played professionally. She was also a member of the Turkish National squad.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A Florida Gators graduate, Nakkasoglu began her college career with Utah State transferring to Florida SEC for her final two years of eligibility where she led the Gators in scoring in each of her two seasons there, departing the NCAA ranks with 2,047 career points!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An amazing long-range shooter, Nakkasoglu averaged 15.8 points per game, the sixth-highest in program history, setting the record for the highest three-point percentage in program history at 39.6%!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tune in and enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep19: Shelley Gorman Olympian and Urban Warrior</title><itunes:title>Ep19: Shelley Gorman Olympian and Urban Warrior</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[On episode 19 of  Shooting the Breeze it’s Shelley Gorman, three time Olympian, five times WNBL champion, seven times WNBL All-Star and Hall of Famer. Part of the legendary Opals team that brought back our first Olympic medal from the 1996 Atlanta games.<br /><br />She is one of the all-time greats of Aussie basketball.<br /><br />After basketball Shelley co-founded Urban Warriors <a href="http://www.theurbanwarriors.com" rel="noopener">www.theurbanwarriors.com</a> and is leading the charge as a personal trainer and health coach in Sydney!<br /><br />Legend. Enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On episode 19 of  Shooting the Breeze it’s Shelley Gorman, three time Olympian, five times WNBL champion, seven times WNBL All-Star and Hall of Famer. Part of the legendary Opals team that brought back our first Olympic medal from the 1996 Atlanta games.<br /><br />She is one of the all-time greats of Aussie basketball.<br /><br />After basketball Shelley co-founded Urban Warriors <a href="http://www.theurbanwarriors.com" rel="noopener">www.theurbanwarriors.com</a> and is leading the charge as a personal trainer and health coach in Sydney!<br /><br />Legend. Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep19-shelley-gorman-olympian-and-urban-warrior--40530098]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40530098</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d06f0a56-70eb-47de-9272-2680ec1482de/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:30:20 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/18f365c3-865f-41f3-aad1-367d88b68aba/shelley-gorman-podcast-final.mp3" length="26249704" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>27:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>On episode 19 of  Shooting the Breeze it’s Shelley Gorman, three time Olympian, five times WNBL champion, seven times WNBL All-Star and Hall of Famer. Part of the legendary Opals team that brought back our first Olympic medal from the 1996 Atlanta games.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She is one of the all-time greats of Aussie basketball.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After basketball Shelley co-founded Urban Warriors &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theurbanwarriors.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;www.theurbanwarriors.com&lt;/a&gt; and is leading the charge as a personal trainer and health coach in Sydney!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Legend. Enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep18: Paul Smith, the man, the hoops, the dreams...</title><itunes:title>Ep18: Paul Smith, the man, the hoops, the dreams...</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[It’s time to introduce the new owner of the Brydens Lawyers Sydney Uni Flames, Paul Smith as he lays out his vision for Hoops in the Harbour City.<br /><br />Paul keeps it real on the new world reality but 'let 'em shout from the rooftops...' and dream big for Sydney hoops. <br /><br />Get to know Paul - as owner of both Sydney pro-basketball teams he wants our city to stand tall in the basketball world. <br /><br />Buy the ticket, take the ride... tune in and enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s time to introduce the new owner of the Brydens Lawyers Sydney Uni Flames, Paul Smith as he lays out his vision for Hoops in the Harbour City.<br /><br />Paul keeps it real on the new world reality but 'let 'em shout from the rooftops...' and dream big for Sydney hoops. <br /><br />Get to know Paul - as owner of both Sydney pro-basketball teams he wants our city to stand tall in the basketball world. <br /><br />Buy the ticket, take the ride... tune in and enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep18-paul-smith-the-man-the-hoops-the-dreams--40430653]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40430653</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9e2d1019-0c5e-4995-b440-f602adaac9a1/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:00:10 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1b6ec7d5-238c-42a6-8062-279a87838b8b/paul-smith-podcast-final.mp3" length="35666735" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>It’s time to introduce the new owner of the Brydens Lawyers Sydney Uni Flames, Paul Smith as he lays out his vision for Hoops in the Harbour City.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Paul keeps it real on the new world reality but &apos;let &apos;em shout from the rooftops...&apos; and dream big for Sydney hoops. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get to know Paul - as owner of both Sydney pro-basketball teams he wants our city to stand tall in the basketball world. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Buy the ticket, take the ride... tune in and enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep17: Maddie O&apos;Hehir from Spark to Flames</title><itunes:title>Ep17: Maddie O&apos;Hehir from Spark to Flames</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[A Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Elite Athlete Maddie O'Hehir was part of the inaugural Sydney Sparks team within the SEABL (now defunct) that earned her a spot as a development player with the Flames in 2018.<br /><br />As a junior she represented Norths Bears and is currently hooping with Hornsby Spiders within the Waratah League. Nominated as one of the Flames' Most Improved Players in 2020 her fearlessness, energy and team spirit has earned her a call back with the Flames for #WNBL21!<br /><br />A Sydney Uni Commerce student Maddie gives us an insight into how she ticks and the pathways for NSW basketball players. Tune in and Enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Elite Athlete Maddie O'Hehir was part of the inaugural Sydney Sparks team within the SEABL (now defunct) that earned her a spot as a development player with the Flames in 2018.<br /><br />As a junior she represented Norths Bears and is currently hooping with Hornsby Spiders within the Waratah League. Nominated as one of the Flames' Most Improved Players in 2020 her fearlessness, energy and team spirit has earned her a call back with the Flames for #WNBL21!<br /><br />A Sydney Uni Commerce student Maddie gives us an insight into how she ticks and the pathways for NSW basketball players. Tune in and Enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep17-maddie-o-hehir-from-spark-to-flames--40298279]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40298279</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f05c62b3-0ba4-40c9-9fbe-e1d6ae0a7dc4/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:30:14 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e5672730-da0e-48be-b356-bae17e05848b/maddie-o-hehir-podcast-final.mp3" length="21301077" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>A Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Elite Athlete Maddie O&apos;Hehir was part of the inaugural Sydney Sparks team within the SEABL (now defunct) that earned her a spot as a development player with the Flames in 2018.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As a junior she represented Norths Bears and is currently hooping with Hornsby Spiders within the Waratah League. Nominated as one of the Flames&apos; Most Improved Players in 2020 her fearlessness, energy and team spirit has earned her a call back with the Flames for #WNBL21!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A Sydney Uni Commerce student Maddie gives us an insight into how she ticks and the pathways for NSW basketball players. Tune in and Enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep16: Playback #1 choice soundbites from Ep1-5</title><itunes:title>Ep16: Playback #1 choice soundbites from Ep1-5</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Episode 16 is a PLAYback of choice soundbites from some of our first podcasts including: <br />🏀 Flames Head Coach Katrina 'Frog' Hibbert (Episodes 1/2)<br />🏀 Young Gun Lauren Scherf (Episode 3)<br />🏀 Retired Flames Captain Sarah Graham (Episode 4) and <br />🏀 Behind the scenes with acclaimed basketball photographer Geoff Tripp (Episode 5)]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Episode 16 is a PLAYback of choice soundbites from some of our first podcasts including: <br />🏀 Flames Head Coach Katrina 'Frog' Hibbert (Episodes 1/2)<br />🏀 Young Gun Lauren Scherf (Episode 3)<br />🏀 Retired Flames Captain Sarah Graham (Episode 4) and <br />🏀 Behind the scenes with acclaimed basketball photographer Geoff Tripp (Episode 5)]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep16-playback-1-choice-soundbites-from-ep1-5--40185163]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40185163</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/70984b68-4a33-4fb9-a19d-8fb49c0b90e4/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:00:16 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b6805ada-e2d4-46ed-b2a6-f30970836fdb/stb-series-1-playback-final.mp3" length="18548804" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>19:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Episode 16 is a PLAYback of choice soundbites from some of our first podcasts including: &lt;br /&gt;🏀 Flames Head Coach Katrina &apos;Frog&apos; Hibbert (Episodes 1/2)&lt;br /&gt;🏀 Young Gun Lauren Scherf (Episode 3)&lt;br /&gt;🏀 Retired Flames Captain Sarah Graham (Episode 4) and &lt;br /&gt;🏀 Behind the scenes with acclaimed basketball photographer Geoff Tripp (Episode 5)</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep15: Alice Kunek Flames 2020 MVP next stop EuroLeague with Arka Gdynia</title><itunes:title>Ep15: Alice Kunek Flames 2020 MVP next stop EuroLeague with Arka Gdynia</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We chat with Flames #WNBL20 MVP Alice Kunek as she prepares for her upcoming EuroLeague season with Polish club Arka Gdynia.<br /><br />In a standout WNBL season at the Flames Alice averaged 18.9ppg  - the leagues 3rd highest trailing only imports Kia Nurse and Crystal Langhorne, before a season ending injury to her elbow.<br /><br />Alice shares the joy she has rediscovered playing basketball in her time in Sydney balancing basketball with living life - elevating her game in the FIBA 3x3 accomplishing FIBA 3x3 World Cup Champs repping the Green and Gold in 2019 and developing resilience on the road in the Euroleague - one of the toughest.<br /><br />A seasoned professional her work ethic and generosity of her time has inspired many younger players. Discovering a fulfilling role as a mentor on the court, as well as off the court with youth in her involvement as an ambassador with LifeChanger Foundation.<br /><br />Grateful for the opportunities basketball has provided Alice rarely takes her foot off the pedal - as she eyes the Tokyo Olympics for 3x3 Basketball! Be inspired and enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We chat with Flames #WNBL20 MVP Alice Kunek as she prepares for her upcoming EuroLeague season with Polish club Arka Gdynia.<br /><br />In a standout WNBL season at the Flames Alice averaged 18.9ppg  - the leagues 3rd highest trailing only imports Kia Nurse and Crystal Langhorne, before a season ending injury to her elbow.<br /><br />Alice shares the joy she has rediscovered playing basketball in her time in Sydney balancing basketball with living life - elevating her game in the FIBA 3x3 accomplishing FIBA 3x3 World Cup Champs repping the Green and Gold in 2019 and developing resilience on the road in the Euroleague - one of the toughest.<br /><br />A seasoned professional her work ethic and generosity of her time has inspired many younger players. Discovering a fulfilling role as a mentor on the court, as well as off the court with youth in her involvement as an ambassador with LifeChanger Foundation.<br /><br />Grateful for the opportunities basketball has provided Alice rarely takes her foot off the pedal - as she eyes the Tokyo Olympics for 3x3 Basketball! Be inspired and enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep15-alice-kunek-flames-2020-mvp-next-stop-euroleague-with-arka-gdynia--40067111]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40067111</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3bc8a572-a704-43a5-bdc9-78ee49e0a971/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 05:15:05 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fcf9d9e2-b5f3-4c74-9343-b33078f38b84/alice-kunek-podcast-final.mp3" length="30938365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We chat with Flames #WNBL20 MVP Alice Kunek as she prepares for her upcoming EuroLeague season with Polish club Arka Gdynia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a standout WNBL season at the Flames Alice averaged 18.9ppg  - the leagues 3rd highest trailing only imports Kia Nurse and Crystal Langhorne, before a season ending injury to her elbow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alice shares the joy she has rediscovered playing basketball in her time in Sydney balancing basketball with living life - elevating her game in the FIBA 3x3 accomplishing FIBA 3x3 World Cup Champs repping the Green and Gold in 2019 and developing resilience on the road in the Euroleague - one of the toughest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A seasoned professional her work ethic and generosity of her time has inspired many younger players. Discovering a fulfilling role as a mentor on the court, as well as off the court with youth in her involvement as an ambassador with LifeChanger Foundation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Grateful for the opportunities basketball has provided Alice rarely takes her foot off the pedal - as she eyes the Tokyo Olympics for 3x3 Basketball! Be inspired and enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep14: Shanae Greaves for her 5th season at the Flames</title><itunes:title>Ep14: Shanae Greaves for her 5th season at the Flames</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Shanae Greaves has signed up  ✍️ for her 5th season at Brydens Sydney Uni Flames! <br /><br />She landed in Sydney town in 2016 and became part of Flames history when the team won our 4th title!🏆  A mainstay within the Flames team, Nae also led our local SEABL Sydney Sparks as it’s Captain in its inaugural year. <br /><br />Settled in Sydney now Nae shares on the life she has made here, juggling a full time career at NSW Health in a role she loves whilst fitting in training and putting her body on the line, literally, for the 🔥 team! Get your ‘Instant Culture’ fix 😝 as we welcome Nae back for her 5th season in the Harbour City!👌🏼]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shanae Greaves has signed up  ✍️ for her 5th season at Brydens Sydney Uni Flames! <br /><br />She landed in Sydney town in 2016 and became part of Flames history when the team won our 4th title!🏆  A mainstay within the Flames team, Nae also led our local SEABL Sydney Sparks as it’s Captain in its inaugural year. <br /><br />Settled in Sydney now Nae shares on the life she has made here, juggling a full time career at NSW Health in a role she loves whilst fitting in training and putting her body on the line, literally, for the 🔥 team! Get your ‘Instant Culture’ fix 😝 as we welcome Nae back for her 5th season in the Harbour City!👌🏼]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep14-shanae-greaves-for-her-5th-season-at-the-flames--39928379]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39928379</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4aa25e27-af82-4571-a968-7dfee6bdb3fb/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:50:17 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d1b0f1d1-728f-4ea3-a9a6-cc9f3ffd1983/shanae-greaves-podcast.mp3" length="28760373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Shanae Greaves has signed up  ✍️ for her 5th season at Brydens Sydney Uni Flames! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She landed in Sydney town in 2016 and became part of Flames history when the team won our 4th title!🏆  A mainstay within the Flames team, Nae also led our local SEABL Sydney Sparks as it’s Captain in its inaugural year. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Settled in Sydney now Nae shares on the life she has made here, juggling a full time career at NSW Health in a role she loves whilst fitting in training and putting her body on the line, literally, for the 🔥 team! Get your ‘Instant Culture’ fix 😝 as we welcome Nae back for her 5th season in the Harbour City!👌🏼</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep13: Flames Legend Annie La Fleur FIBA Oceania Development Manager</title><itunes:title>Ep13: Flames Legend Annie La Fleur FIBA Oceania Development Manager</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Annie La Fleur is an Aussie basketball treasure. A Basketball NSW Hall of Fame Inductee she played her entire basketball career at Sydney Uni Flames during the hey day of Basketball in Australia as well as a few years in the WNBA with the Washington Mystics & Minnesota Lynx. <br /><br />With 3 WNBL Championship titles in her time at the Flames including representing Australia as an Opal in her hometown at the iconic Sydney 2000 Olympics, Annie has enjoyed tremendous success on the basketball court. She is making waves off the court through her passion for basketball in creating transformative change back in her birth country Papua New Guinea and the Oceania region. <br /><br />In her role as FIBA Oceania Development Manager Annie has her eye on a much bigger picture of what basketball brings to the world. Tune in and enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Annie La Fleur is an Aussie basketball treasure. A Basketball NSW Hall of Fame Inductee she played her entire basketball career at Sydney Uni Flames during the hey day of Basketball in Australia as well as a few years in the WNBA with the Washington Mystics & Minnesota Lynx. <br /><br />With 3 WNBL Championship titles in her time at the Flames including representing Australia as an Opal in her hometown at the iconic Sydney 2000 Olympics, Annie has enjoyed tremendous success on the basketball court. She is making waves off the court through her passion for basketball in creating transformative change back in her birth country Papua New Guinea and the Oceania region. <br /><br />In her role as FIBA Oceania Development Manager Annie has her eye on a much bigger picture of what basketball brings to the world. Tune in and enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep13-flames-legend-annie-la-fleur-fiba-oceania-development-manager--39806119]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39806119</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/683c32aa-c1e4-44b4-8009-f2263210ff00/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:00:10 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4187d871-a93d-4841-8092-249e595c077f/annie-le-fleur-podcast.mp3" length="31171997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Annie La Fleur is an Aussie basketball treasure. A Basketball NSW Hall of Fame Inductee she played her entire basketball career at Sydney Uni Flames during the hey day of Basketball in Australia as well as a few years in the WNBA with the Washington Mystics &amp; Minnesota Lynx. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With 3 WNBL Championship titles in her time at the Flames including representing Australia as an Opal in her hometown at the iconic Sydney 2000 Olympics, Annie has enjoyed tremendous success on the basketball court. She is making waves off the court through her passion for basketball in creating transformative change back in her birth country Papua New Guinea and the Oceania region. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In her role as FIBA Oceania Development Manager Annie has her eye on a much bigger picture of what basketball brings to the world. Tune in and enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep12: Vanessa Panousis local girl signs with PAS Giannina WBC in Greece</title><itunes:title>Ep12: Vanessa Panousis local girl signs with PAS Giannina WBC in Greece</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Sydney baller and former Flame, Vanessa Panousis shares her basketball journey from her junior reps years at the Sydney Comets to repping Australia. Her hugely positive attitude proved invaluable in 2019 in one of the toughest seasons at the Flames. And the need to dig deep for your team mates and Coach!<br /><br />Excited for her next chapter in Greece at her new club PAS Giannina WBC, Ness also gives some pretty real advice on selecting the ideal US college. She also reveals a country that she played in that delivered a pretty good coffee!! Tune in and enjoy!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sydney baller and former Flame, Vanessa Panousis shares her basketball journey from her junior reps years at the Sydney Comets to repping Australia. Her hugely positive attitude proved invaluable in 2019 in one of the toughest seasons at the Flames. And the need to dig deep for your team mates and Coach!<br /><br />Excited for her next chapter in Greece at her new club PAS Giannina WBC, Ness also gives some pretty real advice on selecting the ideal US college. She also reveals a country that she played in that delivered a pretty good coffee!! Tune in and enjoy!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep12-vanessa-panousis-local-girl-signs-with-pas-giannina-wbc-in-greece--38252730]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38252730</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5f677a53-8f34-406e-a293-e678ef93e500/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:00:19 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/02c6d2ba-858a-4eea-827e-b6f899a82814/catching-up-with-vanessa-panoussis-podcast.mp3" length="25705140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Sydney baller and former Flame, Vanessa Panousis shares her basketball journey from her junior reps years at the Sydney Comets to repping Australia. Her hugely positive attitude proved invaluable in 2019 in one of the toughest seasons at the Flames. And the need to dig deep for your team mates and Coach!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Excited for her next chapter in Greece at her new club PAS Giannina WBC, Ness also gives some pretty real advice on selecting the ideal US college. She also reveals a country that she played in that delivered a pretty good coffee!! Tune in and enjoy!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep11: Coach Frog checks-in with new player updates</title><itunes:title>Ep11: Coach Frog checks-in with new player updates</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We check-in with Coach as WNBL player updates are announced. We cover an exciting new era as the Flames move forward together with NBL club Sydney Kings as part of the TSE family. Plus the inaugural Elite Female Coaches Program developed by Basketball Australia to support and provide pathways for our top female talent. TUNE IN...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We check-in with Coach as WNBL player updates are announced. We cover an exciting new era as the Flames move forward together with NBL club Sydney Kings as part of the TSE family. Plus the inaugural Elite Female Coaches Program developed by Basketball Australia to support and provide pathways for our top female talent. TUNE IN...]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep11-coach-frog-checks-in-with-new-player-updates--35554006]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35554006</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/07b1a109-8a63-48ab-972f-d32558f12aeb/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:00:09 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e06079d4-bd39-432c-a907-0540a832734b/coach-frog-check-in-podcast.mp3" length="20126182" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>20:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We check-in with Coach as WNBL player updates are announced. We cover an exciting new era as the Flames move forward together with NBL club Sydney Kings as part of the TSE family. Plus the inaugural Elite Female Coaches Program developed by Basketball Australia to support and provide pathways for our top female talent. TUNE IN...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep10: Kitty Henderson Flames Development Player inside</title><itunes:title>Ep10: Kitty Henderson Flames Development Player inside</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Get to know Kitty Henderson - Flames Development Player. A NSW rep player Kitty gives us an inside into one of her 'best basketball' achievements so far - developing her game with a professional Womens basketball team in Sydney at the Flames!<br /><br />No stranger to disappointment when missing a call up for the U19's National Australian Team she bounced back with an MVP performance on the National Australian Schools Stage and a US College offer! Demonstrating a little resilience goes a long way, listen in as we hear from an exciting new basketball talent.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Get to know Kitty Henderson - Flames Development Player. A NSW rep player Kitty gives us an inside into one of her 'best basketball' achievements so far - developing her game with a professional Womens basketball team in Sydney at the Flames!<br /><br />No stranger to disappointment when missing a call up for the U19's National Australian Team she bounced back with an MVP performance on the National Australian Schools Stage and a US College offer! Demonstrating a little resilience goes a long way, listen in as we hear from an exciting new basketball talent.]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep10-kitty-henderson-flames-development-player-inside--33498733]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33498733</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5018c44b-1b4a-43a5-babc-e36b2194363a/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 05:55:02 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9285283a-8147-4f5f-8132-a7838ef2a687/kitty-henderson-flames-development-player-podcast.mp3" length="19294905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>20:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>Get to know Kitty Henderson - Flames Development Player. A NSW rep player Kitty gives us an inside into one of her &apos;best basketball&apos; achievements so far - developing her game with a professional Womens basketball team in Sydney at the Flames!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No stranger to disappointment when missing a call up for the U19&apos;s National Australian Team she bounced back with an MVP performance on the National Australian Schools Stage and a US College offer! Demonstrating a little resilience goes a long way, listen in as we hear from an exciting new basketball talent.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep9: Lee Hagipantelis at Brydens Lawyers -  sports sponsorship guru</title><itunes:title>Ep9: Lee Hagipantelis at Brydens Lawyers -  sports sponsorship guru</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We catch up with Lee Hagipantelis, principal with naming rights sponsor Brydens Lawyers. Lee wears a lot of hats in the sports sponsorship scene but it all started here at the Flames! #FanTheFlames<br /><br />We talk Flames, sports sponsorship, the growth of Brydens and it's alignment with it's humble roots and their early adoption of community engagement. Lee also shares a personal story of his impact within the NRL and beloved Blues community! #GoBlues]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We catch up with Lee Hagipantelis, principal with naming rights sponsor Brydens Lawyers. Lee wears a lot of hats in the sports sponsorship scene but it all started here at the Flames! #FanTheFlames<br /><br />We talk Flames, sports sponsorship, the growth of Brydens and it's alignment with it's humble roots and their early adoption of community engagement. Lee also shares a personal story of his impact within the NRL and beloved Blues community! #GoBlues]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep9-lee-hagipantelis-at-brydens-lawyers-sports-sponsorship-guru--31820843]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31820843</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1a98984b-d730-49a3-8d4a-6bdaca26a263/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:00:11 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7ebd0370-2781-400c-af17-574a72a1d606/lee-hagipantelis-brydens-lawyers-podcast.mp3" length="37108727" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We catch up with Lee Hagipantelis, principal with naming rights sponsor Brydens Lawyers. Lee wears a lot of hats in the sports sponsorship scene but it all started here at the Flames! #FanTheFlames&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We talk Flames, sports sponsorship, the growth of Brydens and it&apos;s alignment with it&apos;s humble roots and their early adoption of community engagement. Lee also shares a personal story of his impact within the NRL and beloved Blues community! #GoBlues</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ep8: Alana Goodchild Flames Development Player inside</title><itunes:title>Ep8: Alana Goodchild Flames Development Player inside</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[We chat with Flames development player Alana Goodchild and her pathway from Hornsby Spiders association rep to Australia's Basketball Centre of Excellence. Kick back and enjoy listening to some of Australia's young emerging basketball talent!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We chat with Flames development player Alana Goodchild and her pathway from Hornsby Spiders association rep to Australia's Basketball Centre of Excellence. Kick back and enjoy listening to some of Australia's young emerging basketball talent!]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep8-alana-goodchild-flames-development-player-inside--30365565]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30365565</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2b73027a-0ab5-450e-a7c5-bef8119bc892/0932b5d528f292ae7c6520bbd23ef340.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:30:07 +1000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/growx.podkite.com/https/PKhtc6pyxj/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c9ad5b46-2bf1-4e46-b42a-95ab7ae952a3/alana-goodchild-final.mp3" length="25880660" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:summary>We chat with Flames development player Alana Goodchild and her pathway from Hornsby Spiders association rep to Australia&apos;s Basketball Centre of Excellence. 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As well as the innovative way that basketball continued albeit from home during an unprecedented time in lockdown and how we can look forward to greater growth of the womens game!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[We chat with Maria Nordstrom - CEO Basketball NSW, on the successful bid for one of the biggest things to happen in Aussie basketball - landing the FIBA Women's World Cup 2022 in Sydney!<br />We get a heads up on return to basketball in NSW with recent Govt. announcements. 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