Squash Player Podcast

In the latest episode of the Squash Player Podcast, former World No.16 Greg Lobban peaks with striking honesty about a career built not on romance, but on work. He has never felt entirely comfortable on court. He never saw himself as one of the game’s natural artists. He did not arrive as a junior prodigy. His best finish at the British Junior Open was 67th. And yet he built a top-20 career. That...

Is squash the most physically demanding sport on earth? Declan James breaks down the frightening data of elite match play and explains why he’s not finished yet. From revealing his Jamaican Olympic ambitions to discussing the "accumulation of marginal gains" with coach Nick Matthew, Declan provides a raw look at the discipline required to stay at the top. A deep dive into the "Dark...

Diego Elias joins the podcast to discuss his journey from Lima to the top of the world rankings. He opens up about his on-court efficiency, his responses to TV commentators, and the turning point that forced him to swap beers for professional discipline. Discover the mindset of South America’s greatest-ever squash player.

Laura Massaro is one of England’s greatest ever squash players — a World Champion, 2x British Open winner, World No.1 and a competitor defined by relentless standards and mental toughness. In this episode of the Squash Player Podcast, Laura reflects on the unseen side of elite success: the pressure of expectation, the emotional cost of chasing perfection, developing her persona, competing against...

Hania El Hammamy is the new Women’s World No.1 — but reaching the top wasn’t the fairytale moment many imagine. In the latest episode of the Squash Player Podcast , Hania opens up about pressure, psychology, rivalry, maturity and identity, explaining why becoming World No.1 mid-season was emotionally unsettling rather than euphoric. She reflects on her fierce rivalry with Nouran Gohar, the hunger...

Peter Marshall was once the future of English squash — World No.2 at just 23 years old, the only man pushing Jansher Khan during his era of dominance and the most recognisable player on tour with his double-handed technique. Then, almost overnight, his career collapsed. In this deeply personal and revealing conversation, Peter shares the full untold story: rising through the junior ranks under Jon...

He’s been called a troublemaker, a talent, and a ticking time bomb. George Parker joins the Squash Player Podcast to set the record straight — on the bans, the battles, and the peace he’s finally finding.

What happens when the success comes too quickly—and then stops? From Commonwealth glory to the brutal realities of life with ulcerative colitis, Gina Kennedy opens up about her meteoric rise, unexpected setbacks, and her quest to rediscover joy in the game. This is a story about elite sport, pressure, and the strength to start over.

“You have to kill your emotions. If you want to win, you can’t let them get in the way.” Mohamed ElShorbagy has never been like the rest. One of the most driven players squash has ever seen, he’s battled through two decades of reinvention, sacrifice, and scrutiny — a player defined by relentless ambition, emotional control, and a burning desire to win. In this episode of the Squash Player Podcast,...

Joey Barrington grew up in the shadow of a legend — his father, Jonah Barrington. In this episode of the Squash Player Podcast , Joey opens up about carving his own path, the struggles that almost derailed him, and how he became the voice that defines the modern game. From rejecting junior squash to rebuilding his life at university, to shaping the identity of Squash TV, Joey’s story is one of rei...

In this episode of the Squash Player Podcast, Welsh No.1 Joel Makin sits down for an uncompromising deep dive into the mindset, sacrifices and raw intensity that have defined his career. From building his game around supreme fitness to challenging the norms of coaching and media in squash, Makin opens up like never before. He discusses the moment he knew he had to change everything, the realities...

In this emotionally honest episode of the Squash Player Podcast , 2024 World Champion Nouran Gohar opens up about burnout, vulnerability and rediscovering love for the game. We talk about the year she nearly walked away from squash, what it took to rebuild and how marriage, friendship, and a little perspective brought her back stronger. In this raw and revealing conversation, Nouran opens up about...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Squash Player Podcast. Our first guest is four-time World Champion Ali Farag—a player who has not only shaped the modern game, but defined what it means to win with humility, faith, and integrity. This is a different kind of conversation. It’s not about squash tactics. It’s about what happens when you chase greatness, catch it… and realise it isn’t enough....