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The Bristol Flyers Podcast

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The official podcast of the Bristol Flyers! A light-hearted show designed to help new and long term fans get to know our players, coaches, and the game of basketball. Each episode mixes fun conversations with behind-the-scenes stories, interactive fan engagement, and a series of games that keep things entertaining from start to finish. Whether you’re learning the basics of basketball or you’ve been following the Flyers for years, this is the perfect way to connect with the team off the court. Listen to every episode now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify , or watch the show in full on YouTube .

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41. One-on-one - with Roy Owen 12.04.2023 57:05

We welcome Bristol Flyers legend Roy Owen to podcast, as he reflects on some of his favourite memories playing for the club. On this week’s show: Sam Hardy dials in from his family ski holiday in the French Alps. We learn what Roy’s been up to since leaving the Flyers in 2018 Roy gives his verdict on the Flyers’ season so far. A look back on Roy Owens seven year playing career with the Bristol Fly...

40. Peak Performance - with Head of Medical Craig Barden and S&C Coach Rich Clarke 05.04.2023 59:48

We welcome Head of Medical Craig Barden and Strength and Conditioning Coach Rich Clarke to the podcast, as we go behind the scenes with the club’s performance staff. On this week’s show: We learn about Craig and Rich’s professional backgrounds and what led them to join Bristol Flyers. Craig tells us about his PhD that he recently received at the University of Bath We learn about how the Medical an...

39. Along for the Ride - with Leicester Riders Podcast hosts Mark and Greg Ellis 29.03.2023 53:05

The Bristol Flyers Podcast joins forces with the Leicester Riders podcast to preview Friday night’s big game at the Morningside Arena. On this week’s show: We reflect on the University of North Texas’ two point win over Wisconsin in the NIT semi-final. Mark and Greg from the Leicester Riders Podcast talk us through the key players to look our for in Friday’s battle for second place. We compare Sam...

38. A Mean Green Reunion - with Thomas Bell and Zach Simmons 23.03.2023 1:02:45

Thomas Bell joins us in the studio for a University of North Texas special, as we check in with former Flyer and UNT alum Zach Simmons over the phone. On this week’s show: Thomas Bell gives his verdict on the Mean Green's season so far, after defeating Oklahoma State in the NIT quarter-final. TB reflects on his three year college career at NTU, including a famous win over Perdue in the NCAA T...

37. All Access - Flyers on the road 16.03.2023 46:43

The Bristol Flyers podcast is back on the road, as we take you behind the scenes on a midweek road trip to Manchester Giants. On this week’s show: Flyers Team Manager Mike Edkins joins us on the team bus to talk about what he does on a day to day basis. We learn more about how the team travels to away games. We discuss the latest investment rumours in the league from Birmingham City striker Troy D...

36. Celebrating International Women's Day - with Chloe Hinett and Sarah Birkett 08.03.2023 1:03:49

We're celebrating International Women's Day on this week's episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. Flyers Women stars Chloe Hinett and Sarah Birkett join us in the studio to discuss the growth of the Women's game in the UK and much more. On this week’s show: Sarah and Chloe explain how they balance their playing commitments with full time jobs We learn the story how Sarah and Ch...

35. Keeping up with Coach Kapoulas 01.03.2023 1:06:09

We’re joined in studio by Bristol Flyers Head Coach Andreas Kapoulas on this week’s episode of the Podcast. On this week’s show: Coach Kapoulas gives his verdict on the Flyers 2022/23 campaign so far Andreas explains how he likes to unwind away from basketball Coach looks back on the past 18 years in charge of Bristol Flyers Andreas takes part in our quick fire questions A roundup of the recent i...

34. The UWE Basketball Special 23.02.2023 58:10

The Bristol Flyers Podcast heads back out on the road, as we head to the University of the West of England for UWE’s BUCS play-off Quarter-Final against Durham. On this week’s show: Joel and Sam share their stories of how they first got involved with the Flyers UWE Sports Marketing Officer Alex Bloomer explains the work that happens to put on a game at the UWE Centre for Sport UWE Alumni and podca...

33. Ranking BBL Jerseys - with Elliott Wade from Hoopin'N'Lootin 16.02.2023 1:28:23

We're joined by Elliott Wade from UK basketball jersey retailer and Bristol Flyers' Elite Partner Hoopin'N'Lootin to rank every 2022/23 BBL jersey on this week's episode of the podcast. Also on this week's show: Sam reveals an unfortunate mishap with his work e-mails at Bristol Sport We learn more about the Flyers back of short sponsor Hoopin'N'Lootin Hear f...

32. The BBL Show crossover - with Jay Marriott and Drew Lasker 08.02.2023 1:14:42

The Bristol Flyers Podcast meets the BBL Show, as Jay Marriott and Drew Lasker join the podcast. On this week’s show: A round up of the 2023 Bristol Sport Gala Dinner We preview an upcoming Flyers-themed episode of the BBL Show Jay and Drew learn more about the club structure and Bristol Sport model We surprise Flyers fan Amy Atkinson with a surprise phone call from Drew Lasker The return of ‘Hot...

31. Shining a light on the Bristol Sport Foundation - with Corey Samuels 01.02.2023 1:08:19

We’re joined by Corey Samuels and Flyers Community Coach Rodney Gear to spotlight the work being done in the community by the Bristol Sport Foundation. We read out your recent Apple Podcast reviews of the show We take a deep dive into how the Bristol Sport Foundation's community projects contribute to the Flyers' player pathway. Coach Rodney talks us through the many different basketball...

30. Team Bonding - with Jelani Watson-Gayle and Leslee Smith 25.01.2023 1:04:37

Leslee Smith and Jelani Watson-Gayle join us in the studio for episode 30 of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. On this week’s show: Leslee and Jelani on how the team like to bond away from the court We learn the Flyers secret handshake How did the team celebrate VJ King’s birthday? A look back on the Flyers double-winning weekend against Sheffield and Newcastle We put the players through a series of soc...

29. Stirring up trouble at Clifton Coffee Roasters 18.01.2023 57:04

The Bristol Flyers Podcast is back on the road as we head to our partners at Clifton Coffee Roasters. On this week’s show: The players go head-to-head in a Latte art competition at Clifton Coffee Roasters Thomas Bell on whether his near half-court against Surrey was deserving of a team Nando’s Tevin Olison reveals how much sugar he likes in his coffee A look back on the Flyers first BBL Trophy gam...

28. Flyers roomies - with Brandon Mahan and Malcolm Delpeche 11.01.2023 1:01:46

Flyers roommates Brandon Mahan and Malcolm Delpeche drop by the studio on this week’s episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. Also on this week’s show: Malcolm Delpeche weighs in on the UWE vs UOB rivalry Brandon Mahan talks us through a typical day during his college career at UCF Brandon talks about his first roast dinner experience in the UK The lads play a game of roommates We reflect on the d...

27. The Flyers II Special - with Pasquale Landolfi and Nassim Ladjimi 04.01.2023 1:04:07

We shine a light on the Bristol Flyers Men's Second Team in our first episode of the new year! We're joined by Pasquale Landolfi and Nassim Ladjimi to discuss how they balance their commitments between BBL, NBL Division Two and much more! Also on this week's show: Nassim talks us through his first BBL points of the season against Plymouth City Patriots. Pasquale discusses the Unive...

26. The Christmas Special - with Tevin Olison 22.12.2022 1:01:06

We introduce Tevin Olison to a host of English festive traditions on our Christmas special episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. Also on this week’s show: Tevin pulls a Christmas cracker and eats a mince pie for the very first time Tevin reveals his Christmas plans We look back on the London Lions doubleheader and the festive fixtures ahead. We spread Christmas cheer by surprise calling some of t...

25. The Drew Lasker Apology 14.12.2022 54:02

BBL legend Drew Lasker joins us on the Bristol Flyers Podcast, as his makes an official apology to the Flyers fans for his pre-season predictions. Also on this week’s show: Drew gives his verdict on the Flyers’ strong start to the 2022/23 season Drew shares what it’s like to compete against Bristol Flyers at the SGS College Arena. We preview Monday’s BBL Cup Semni-Final against the London Lions. W...

24. The Open Training Episode 07.12.2022 54:57

We take the Podcast on the road to our exclusive open training event for Flyers Season Ticket Holders and Members. On this week’s show: Joel comes through on his forfeit of wearing a full Flyers kit in studio for failing to say ‘Focaccia’ on ‘word of the week’ Andreas Kapoulas reflects on being named BBL Coach of the Month for November. We speak to members of the Bristol Flyers Supporters club at...

23. "Charge It" - with Louie Tucker and Jayden Edwards 30.11.2022 53:12

We’re joined by Louie Tucker and Jayden Edwards in our SGS Basketball Academy special episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. On this week’s show: Jayden and Louie share their journey through the club’s junior programme into the BBL first team. The lads reveal their unique handshake. We discuss how the SGS Basketball Academy helps prepare athletes for the next step in their playing careers. A speci...

22. Beans for Breakfast, Rebounds for Dinner - with Thomas Bell 23.11.2022 1:01:48

Thomas Bell talks Thanksgiving, family and the FIFA World Cup on this week's episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. Also on this week’s show: Thomas Bell makes his FIFA World Cup predictions. We learn more about Thomas Bell I and Thomas Bell II. What does typical Thanksgiving look like in the Thomas Bell household? We review the 78-73 win For Bristol Flyers over Cheshire Phoenix. Hear from T...

21. Chilling with the ICEMAN Mike Miller 16.11.2022 59:00

Mike Miller is this week’s guest on the Bristol Flyers Podcast, which is now available on all major podcast providers and YouTube. Also on this week’s show: Hear from Mike on being named Flyers captain for the 2022/23 season. Mike reveals what goes down in the players only WhatsApp group Mike reflects on THAT SHOT against Manchester Giants in last year’s play-off quarter-final Mike shares his thou...

20. Dinner at LeBron's - with All-American VJ King 09.11.2022 56:54

VJ King shares his incredible career journey, which saw him play at the famous St Vincent St Mary’s High School, be named a 2016 McDonalds All-American, win back to back gold medals for USA at junior level and even have dinner at Lebron James’ house! Also on this week’s show: We discuss the Flyers double-winning weekend over Caledonia Gladiators and London Lions. We rate Brandon Mahan's first...

19. The Annihilation of Sweet Trash Talk - with Corey Samuels 02.11.2022 55:43

Corey Samuels joins the Bristol Flyers Podcast for this week’s episode, which is now available on all major podcast providers and YouTube. Also on this week’s show: Corey talks about his work in the community with the BBL Ambassadors Project Corey opens up on his plyometric training program We learn about Corey’s journey from Flyers Under-12s all the way up to the BBL team Corey openly discusses t...

18. Brotherly Love With Adam Sandler’s Best Mate Malcolm Delpeche 26.10.2022 1:06:32

Malcom Delpeche drops by the studio for this week’s episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast, which is now available on all major podcast providers. Also on this week’s episode: Malcolm talks about getting dunked on Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards whilst filming the movie ‘Hustle’ on Netflix. Malcolm shares how he balances his Flyers career alongside his studies at the University of the W...

17. Rasta Pasta with Bristol's Sexiest Male Leslee Smith 19.10.2022 54:48

Leslee Smith joins us for episode 17 of the Bristol Flyers Podcast, as he discusses being named Bristol's sexiest male in 2018's 'Sexy List' by the Bristol Post. Also on this week's episode: - We round up the latest news around the British Basketball League. - Leslee shares some of his favourite food hot spots around the city. - We introduce our new 'rapid-fire questi...