Strike Podcast (Adelaide Lightning Podcast)

On this episode of the Adelaide Lightning Podcast, we speak to one of our true X-factors, Taylore Mole! Join us and you will see just how excited Taylor is to start her professional career for the Lightning after dominating for Cairns in the NBL1 North and for her college UC Santa Barbara. You will also learn about her passion for the everyday basketball fans, her beloved Celtics, and her family....

The Adelaide Lightning Podcast is back for Season 3! In this episode, we speak to one of our new star recruits Isabelle Bourne. As you listen you will discover how Isabelle became a force in the American college system playing for the famed Nebraska Huskers and why her signature was a huge coup for the Lightning! And lastly will also learn about her obsession with the hit TV series (US) 'The O...

Welcome to the Adelaide Lightning Podcast. In this episode, we speak to our superstar from the USA, Jacinta Monroe.  As you listen, you will discover the amazing globetrotting journey that Jacinta has taken thanks to her career in basketball, from Europe to Asia she has truly done it all. You will also learn about her previous dreams of being an architect and even a federal agent! And finally...

Welcome to the Adelaide Lightning Podcast. In this episode, we speak to one of our new recruits, Abby Cubillo. As you listen, you will find out about Abby's passion for helping the indigenous community, how she got signed by the Lightning, and what makes her a strong asset to our team. But most of all you will discover that Abby's friendly personality is infectious and her desire to win for the Li...

Welcome to the Adelaide Lightning Podcast. In this episode, we speak to our reigning MVP winner, captain, and world cup medalist, Steph Talbot. As you listen, you will find out how and why Steph dominated the recent 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, as she became the only Australian represented in the tournaments All-Star Five. You will also learn about how she likes to lead by example while...

The Adelaide Lightning Podcast is back for season 2 and what better way to start the season than by interviewing everyone's favourite ball of energy, Marena Whittle? In this episode, you'll hear all about Marena's amazing Commonwealth games experience in Birmingham. Her championship-winning NBL1 campaign in Victoria and how much she adores the Adelaide community.  Remember to subscribe and sh...

On this episode of the Adelaide Lightning Podcast, we speak to our Opal star, Alanna Smith! Join us as we find out what Alanna thinks about the WNBL and the challenges it brings, what playing in the WNBA is like, and why you should come down and support women's sport! Her passion, enthusiasm, and competitiveness is like no other, and in the end, she is a true inspiration for our younger generation...

Adelaide Lighting Post Show, listen as we chat to General Manager, Tim Brenton, after our final game against Boomers. Video available on the Adelaide Lightning Socials. This is a Smashed Gnome Production https://smashedgnomeproduction.com

Adelaide Lighting Post Show, listen as we chat after Saturday nights game, our last match before FINALS. Video available on the Adelaide Lightning Socials. This is a Smashed Gnome Production https://smashedgnomeproduction.com

Adelaide Lighting Post Show, listen as we chat with Marena Whittle after Thursday nights game, and as we head into our last match and then FINALS.  Video available on the Adelaide Lightning Socials.  This is a Smashed Gnome Production https://smashedgnomeproduction.com

Welcome to the Adelaide Lightning Podcast. In this episode we speak to our young guard Brooke Basham. While listening you will find out very quickly Brooke is a creature of habit and a person that looks to get the best out of herself in any way she can. Her excitement, dedication and team first spirit is something all Adelaide Lightning fans can be proud of and is the reason why you should listen...

Welcome to the Adelaide Lightning Podcast. In this episode we speak to the ball of energy herself Marena Whittle! Marena is a fan fav and it is easy to see why as we talk about why she loves not only the club but the entire South Australian basketball community! We also talk about how important the pride jersey is to Marena and even about her time in college. The Adelaide Lightning Podcast is a Sm...

Welcome to yet another episode of the Adelaide Lightning Podcast! In this episode we speak to our American star Kylee Shook! Join us we talk about Kylee's journey to Australia, what it's like competing in the WNBA and what WNBA draft night is really like. We also talk about her love for animals and why mindset plays such an important part for her on and off the court. The Adelaide Lightning Podcas...

Welcome to yet another episode of the Adelaide Lightning Podcast! In this episode we speak to the country girl herself who plays for us at the Lightning and the Opals, Abbey Wehrung. Join us as we speak about how she received the call up to play for Australia and what her reaction was. We also find out how excited she is to play in front of an Adelaide Lightning crowd and why she loves living on a...

Welcome to another episode of the Adelaide Lightning Podcast! Today we speak to our new signing from the USA, Kiana Williams. Join as we speak about how and why Kiana joined the Adelaide Lightning despite knowing very little about the WNBL. We also talk about her time in the WNBA, her great college career at Stanford and even about the impact that her family has had on her career. The Adelaide Lig...

Welcome to another episode of the Adelaide Lightning Podcast. In this episode we speak to last seasons league MVP and Lightning captain, Steph Talbot. Join us as we speak about how happy Steph is to return to Australia after another season in the WNBA, what she really thought of the Opals Tokyo Olympics campaign and why she loves the Lightning! We also have a difficult, but needed discussion on th...

Welcome to another episode of the Adelaide Lightning Podcast. In our third episode of our Player Profile Series we speak to new recruit Samantha Simons. Join us and be blown away by the amazing college career that Sam was able to build at Saint Mary's College in California. We also talk about her family connection with the Forestville Eagles and she is determined to build a long career at the Adel...

Welcome to another episode of the Adelaide Lightning Podcast! This is our second episode of our Player Profile Series and today we had the pleasure of interviewing another proud South Australian in Taylor Ortlepp. Join us as we discover Taylors College journey in Boston and how she was forced to return home to Adelaide because of the Covid-19 Pandemic. We also learn just how hard she had to train...

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Adelaide Lightning Podcast! This is our Player Profile series where we get to learn what our players are like on and off the court. Today's guest is none other than South Australia's own Chelsea Brook! Join us as we learn how Chelsea came from the small country town of Truro to end up playing for the Lightning, we also talk about her studies in law and her...