Inside The Circle Podcast

Inside The Circle

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Inside The Circle is a Podcast presented by Total-Hockey and follows the best sport in the world Hockey! Welcome to Inside The Circle Podcast– the ultimate destination for hockey enthusiasts! Dive into the thrilling world of hockey with us as we share our passion for the game, chat with top players and coaches, and bring you behind-the-scenes insights that you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the rink, our lively discussions, special guest interviews, and fun-filled episodes will keep you entertained and Informed!

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Scoring Goals and Nations Cup Prep w/ Ben Walker | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 10.06.2026 47:27

Welcome To Episode 44 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! We want to bring hockey back to the community, and we want to make it easy to know what is happening in the hockey world! Season 4 will have a mix of Monthly Recaps and In-depth Interviews with your favourite players! Sam is joined by Irish International and Belgium Club Super Star Ben Walker! Sam was able to chat with Ben Walk...

Better Late Than Never! March and Arpril Recap w/ Sam | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 13.05.2026 26:15

Welcome To Episode 43 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! We want to bring hockey back to the community, and we want to make it easy to know what is happening in the hockey world! Season 4 will have a mix of Monthly Recaps and In-depth Interviews with your favourite players! Yes, this is a little late, but good things come to those who wait, and this episode recaps all the events of M...

Indoor And Outdoor Drama In February w/ Sam | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 11.03.2026 27:24

Welcome To Episode 42 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! We want to bring hockey back to the community, and we want to make it easy to know what is happening in the hockey world! Season 4 will have a mix of Monthly Recaps and In-depth Interviews with your favourite players! February was a month that saw Indoor Finals across England and Europe! Plus, a hectic bloc of Pro League events...

Our First Monthly Breakdown of 2026 w/ Sam | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 04.02.2026 26:09

Welcome To Episode 41 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! We want to bring hockey back to the community, and we want to make it easy to know what is happening in the hockey world! Season 4 will have a mix of Monthly Recaps and In-depth Interviews with your favourite players! In this first recap episode, Sam chats about the EuroHockey indoor championships for the Men and the Women! Get...

Playing Abroad and The Joys Of Coaching w/ Jack Waller | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 10.12.2025 53:40

Welcome To Episode 40 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! Jack Waller joins Sam this week to chat all things hockey! Jack and Sam discuss the journey of hockey players coming through the junior programmes and how Jack found it. Plus, they discuss playing abroad...

Nike Contracts and Hockey Social Media w/ Matthew Ramshaw | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 26.11.2025 1:19:58

Welcome To Episode 39 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! The biggest name in Hockey media joins Sam in chatting about all things hockey! Matthew Ramshaw chats about how Nike came calling right at the perfect time. Plus, they discuss how social media in hockey n...

The Golden Age Of Belgium Hockey w/ Nico De Kerpel | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 12.11.2025 1:02:26

Welcome To Episode 38 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! Sam is joined by Belgian Hockey legend Nico De Kerpel! They chat about the Golden Age of Belgian hockey and how that impacted the sport and the country. Plus, they chat about how growing up in Belgium, ho...

World Goalkeeping and Being the Wall w/ James Mazarelo | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 29.10.2025 1:19:29

Welcome To Episode 37 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! James Mazarelo joins Sam on this week's episode of Inside The Circle, where they chat about all things hockey and goalkeeping. James explains to Sam how the international world of goalkeeping works an...

Winning The Oceania Cup w/ Olivia Shannon | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 15.10.2025 1:08:42

Welcome To Episode 36 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! Please welcome New Zealand Captain Olivia Shannon! Sam and Olivia chat about the recent win against Australia in the Oceania Cup! Plus, they chat about the benefits of a centralised hockey program and the...

On Pitch Speed and off Pitch Embroidery w/ Ellie Rayer | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 01.10.2025 1:18:09

Welcome To Episode 35 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! Welcome to this week's episode, Ellie Rayer! An England and GB Hockey player known for her lightning speed and ability to slot the ball in the goal from anywhere! Plus, they chat about the protection...

THAT Olympic Goal w/ Nick Park | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 17.09.2025 45:49

Welcome To Episode 34 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! Sam is joined by England and GB Star Nick Park, who we all know scored THAT goal during the Paris Olympics. Sam and Nick chat about the ups and downs of GB and England Hockey. Also, they discuss how to br...

Short Corner Defence and Leadership w/ Tim Nurse | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 03.09.2025 50:50

Welcome To Episode 33 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! Sam chats with England and GB Hockey Star Tim Nurse! Sam and Tim chat about Short Corner attack and defence, and how much they have shaped modern hockey. Plus, Sam may have found the first player to admit...

Happy Retirement and Amazing Experiences w/ Sarah Robertson | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 20.08.2025 54:57

Welcome To Episode 32 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! GB and Scottish legend Sarah Robertson join Sam in chatting about her hockey and professional career! Sarah chats about Olympic experiences and how she found it was the right time to step down from GB hoc...

Celebrating In Cars and Nike Hockey w/ Rory Penrose | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 06.08.2025 1:05:25

Welcome To Episode 31 of Inside The Circle, Presented by Total-Hockey! The start of a new hockey season is upon us, and what better way to get ready for it than a new season of Inside The Circle! The new season kicks off with England and GB player Rory Penrose. Rory was able to sit down and chat with Sam over the ups and downs of GB and England life. Plus, they are able to chat more in-depth about...

Season 3 Is Coming | New Season | Inside The Circle 04.08.2025 0:15

Season 3 Is Coming Bigger and Better Than Ever! Any guesses on who could be on this season?

Hockey India League and Hockey Stick Tech w/ Jacob Draper | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 26.02.2025 1:37:58

Welcome To Episode 30 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! Jacob Draper joins Sam for the final episode of the Season, to chat all about the Hockey India League and Hockey Stick Technology! Jacob shares his experiences for both Wales and Great Britain Hockey. Plus Sam asks about playing in the EHL winning Dutch team of Pinoke. Make Sure you go and follow Jacob and The Social Bean: https...

Mastering The Basics and Dutch Hockey w/ Jonas De Geus | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 12.02.2025 57:01

Welcome To Episode 29 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! Sam is joined by Dutch Midfield Maestro Jonas De Geus, and chats all things Dutch Hockey! Jonas chats about his time in Almeeres and Kampong Clubs. Sams and Jonas chat all about Dutch Hockey and the pressures and crowds that come to watch it! Make Sure you go and Follow Ayeisha and the Unboxed Pod: https://www.instagram.com/jona...

Chatting Irish History Makers and Podcasting w/ Ayeisha McFerran | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 29.01.2025 1:21:14

Welcome To Episode 28 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! Sam is joined by Irish Hockey legend and Queen Of The Nets Ayeisha McFerran! Ayeisha chats about her time in Louisville USA playing within the College system. Also, they discuss the highs and lows of the Irish Women's Team over the past few years! Sam asks about what it was like to go through MCL rehab and the start of the Unbox...

Commonwealth Gold and First Running w/ Izzy Petter | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 15.01.2025 48:50

Welcome To Episode 27 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! Sam is joined by England and GB's young superstar Izzy Petter. They chat about all things hockey including Izzy's experiences in the Tokyo and Paris Olympics plus the Birmingham Commonwealth Games! Plus Izzy discusses the pros and cons of studying while living the dream of an international hockey player! Make Sure you go and Fol...

Red Lions Legend and Naked Hockey Owner w/ Felix Denayer | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 11.12.2024 53:20

Welcome To Episode 26 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! A true legend of the sport is joining Sam this week Felix Denayer! They chat about all things hockey and what drew Felix to become a Co-Owner of Naked Hockey! Plus they discuss the ups and downs of Belgium hockey which led to World Cup wins and Gold Medals! Make Sure you go and Follow Felix and Naked Hockey: https://www.instagra...

Humble Hockey Roots To Ireland Captaincy w/ Sean Murray | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 27.11.2024 42:27

Welcome To Episode 25 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! Sam is joined by the Irish Men's Captain, Sean Murray! Sam and Sean chat about playing hockey with family in Lisnagarvey HC, living all hockey players' dreams, and playing professionally in Europe for the likes of Rotterdam and Gantrois. Plus, they chat about what it was like to captain your country in your debut Olympics! Make...

Suncream Noses and Kookaburra Legacy w/ Jake Whetton | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 13.11.2024 1:08:12

Welcome To Episode 24 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! On this week's episode of Inside The Circle, Sam is joined by Australian Hockey legend and all-around nice guy Jake Whetton! They discuss all things Australian hockey, from the international base in Perth to the new Hockey One League. They also chat about the differences between the Olympic Hockey Teams and Commonwealth Hockey T...

Goalkeeping Legend and USA Coaching w/ Maddie Hinch | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 30.10.2024 50:37

Welcome To Episode 23 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! How have we managed this... Sam is joined by Goalkeeping Royalty Maddie Hinch! Sam and Maddie discuss her career and journey to becoming Assistant coach for the US Women's Hockey Team in Paris 2024. Maddie explains her love of Mizuno Hockey Shoes and how they fit perfectly with her OBO Plus Kit! MH1 Hockey Camps have become the...

Coaching Camps and Olympic Experiences w/ Delfina Merino | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 16.10.2024 25:22

Welcome To Episode 22 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! Sam has the Argentinian Hockey Star Delfina Merino this week on the Inside The Circle Podcast! They discuss what it is like to be an Olympic hockey player in 3 Games! Plus they chat about hockey Deflina set up and runs the very successful DM12 Hockey Camps across the Americas and Europe. Sam and Delfina about her love of Malik h...

Chatting Hockey and Baking w/ Giselle Ansley | Inside The Circle | Total-Hockey 02.10.2024 41:37

Welcome To Episode 21 of Inside The Circle Presented by Total-Hockey! This week on the Inside The Circle Podcast Sam Has swapped Alan and Simon for an International Superstar in Giselle Ansley! Sam and Giselle talk all about the sport we love Hockey. Giselle lets us know the secrets of Olympic Hockey and what it is like to run a successful Baking business! Plus they discuss the Adidas Stick and Sh...