Across The Pond Sports

Join James and Joe for a special and heartfelt episode of *Across the Pond* as they come together one last time to recap the highlights of the Olympics so far. In this episode, James bids a fond farewell after creating and nurturing *Across the Pond* into the unique sports podcast it is today, exactly four years after its first episode was released. Although leaving is tough, James is excited for...

This week we delve in to the history of baseball as well as what’s happening now in the Euros.  MLB hands out a punishment but nobody knows what it is and the NBA Finals.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach...

Joe and James are back together and this week we start with the NBA Finals while out in LA the Lakers are turned down by Dan Hurley.  The MLB London series comes in for some criticism while Gareth Southgate has cut his England team down to 26 and is of to Germany.  Caitlin Clark might not be on the plane to Paris but that might change and in our Oakland Ballers update we talk about the first women...

Joe and James are back together and this was recorded just after the news broke that Bill Walton passed and so we look at his career both playing and as a play by play guy. Plus how his legacy in the NBA lives on.  We get in to the Dodgers bad run of form and we get discuss that speech and the aftermath of that speech given by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker Across The Pond Sports is presented by Em...

Terrel joins us for the second part where we talk seriously about the potential of the British Basketball League collapsing.  We also get in to what needs to be done to safe the sport in the U.K. were you have some owners who are all in but some teams are owned by the league. One model we look at is a club owned league and what that might look like. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERe...

Terrel is this weeks guest in this two part special as we get in to the mismanagement of British Basketball League (BBL) by 777 partners and why it is government at both a national and local levels are absolutely no help.  777 partners are an investment firm who have investors pulling out, lawsuits filled and not even based in the U.K.   Terrel talks about how basketball has effected his life he m...

In this episode of host James Scott is joined by Kirsty Paterson, a passionate advocate for women's Scottish football. Kirsty brings her wealth of experience covering the women's game to the table as they dive into the recent SKY Cup final between Rangers and Partick Thistle. Kirsty's journey into sports journalism was fueled by her love for football, leading her to pursue a degree in sports at un...

This week Joe and James celebrate Jackie Robinson day and look ahead to the WNBA draft. We also discuss the the reasons some players didn’t enter the draft this year.  We look ahead to the NBA playoffs and 2 big stories from European soccer. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why n...

This week Joe and James celebrate what has been an excellent March Madness for the Men and women as the tournament enters its final stages.  Opening weekend in MLB starts of with the Mets showing studs and that’s not in the batters box. While the A’s sell 13,500 tickets to the opening game only for 3,000 people to actually go in while the rest protest outside.  All this and much more including a W...

This week Joe has some breaking news out of the Dodgers.  James and Joe look at their March Madness brackets and just how they are shaping up.  Is the Warriors dynasty over and in Scotland the Sky Cup sees a fully professional team taking on a semi professional team.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once...

James and Joe are taking a look at NFL free agency and how teams are already shaping up for next season.  Anthony Davis takes a record but is the NBA become soft with players missing so much time through the season.  Ferrari thought they were in trouble this weekend but an 18 year old future F1 star was out shining everyone.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find o...

This week Joe and James chat with assistant GM and broadcaster Tyler Petersen as we talk a bit about his career and how in September of 2023 he joined the Ballers organisation. We discuss what baseball means to the city of Oakland and why it was imperative to keep baseball in the east bay. Tyler explains how partnerships with local business and the people that makes Oakland baseball so special and...

James had the pleasure of sitting down with Morgan who has had an amazing career so far and tells us some fun stories from her time working on “Inside the NBA” and we find out how you get any work done when you have Shaq, Chuck, Kenny and Earnie on set. Morgan was also at All-Star Weekend and gives us some great insights in to the Steph vs Sabrina event. We also talk about some of the amazing work...

James and Joe return to discuss what it means to have your jersey retired and chat about Baylor retiring Brittney Griner’s jersey With Spring training starting we look at some of the top free agents still available as well as NBA suspensions and the NFL increasing the salary cap. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the websit...

James and Joe are here with all the latest news from the world of sport. We get stuck in to NBA All Star Weekend and the most exciting event was Steph vs Sabrina We look back at 2 big stories from the Super Bowl Tiger Pulls out again, Oakland are on the move Why can F1 and Indycar run in the rain but Daytona is rained off for 2 days. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to...

This week Samantha is the guest host and sat down with American Elijah Bailey as the discuss what it’s like to come abroad to play ball and how he is getting on playing in England with some of the cultural differences. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe. https://ww...

This week James takes us through the biggest sports stories from across the pond. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe. https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram. https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=...

James is joined this week by Coach Lito of the North Lanarkshire Titans, and in the coaches words they are already making waves on the landscape of Scottish basketball. Coach Lito tells of his rich knowledge of the game and how he helped the national side of Namibia, He lets us in on the huge goals he has set for himself and the club and the vision that he has to make the dream a reality. One big...

Join host James, along with the international voices of Maddie from Australia and Danielle from the USA, in a thought-provoking episode of "Global Football Perspectives." In this instalment, the trio takes an in-depth dive into the aftermath of the recently concluded 2023 Women's World Cup final and its profound implications for the world of women's soccer. The heart of the discussion revolves aro...

Get ready for an inspiring and heartfelt episode of Across the Pond Sports! Hosted by James Scott, this week's special guest is none other than legendary Scottish basketball player, Simon Flockhart. Join us as we delve into Simon's remarkable journey, from his early days in Scotland to his triumphant career at the City of Edinburgh Basketball Club, and his resilient spirit in the face of adversity...

Join us for an exhilarating World Cup Special on the Across the Pond Sports Network podcast! Hosted by James Scott, this episode features two incredible guests: Maddie from Australia and Danielle from the USA. Together, they dive into the heart of the World Cup action, offering their unique insights and perspectives on the tournament's progress. Episode Highlights: 1. General Thoughts on the World...

Samantha and Meghan at back with James discussing their company EmpowHERed. We get in to the how they started but most importantly they’re WHY. We talk about what EmpowHERed has coming up in the near future as well as long term goals. Visit https://www.myempowhered.com for more info and subscribe today for access to networking webinars, one-on-one mentorship, and exclusive events, job shadows, and...

It is Across the Pond Sports 3rd birthday and to celebrate we have Samantha and Meghan joining James and discussing their own sporting journeys to going to college and ending up at ESPN together as interns and what life is really like in the fast lane at ESPN. We start to piece together what makes them tick and how they came up with this idea of helping to get more women in to the sports industry....

James is joined by Mitchell team manager for the Caledonia Gladiators hot of their 73-70 victory over the Cheshire Phoenix which the ending in dramatic fashion. We discuss what this win means for basketball in Scotland to have the first trophy north of the border in 20 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grant joins us this week ahead of the British Basketball League Trophy Final which features the rebranded Caledonia Gladiators. We get in to the history of the franchise starting back in the 90’s with the Edinburgh Rocks and discuss the new ownership and the impact they have had in such a short space of time. We discuss the future of the franchise and what it means to have both the mens and women’...