The Bristol Flyers Podcast

Jelani Watson-Gayle joins us in the studio for episode 16 of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. Also on this week’s episode: We round up the latest news around the British Basketball League this week. Jelani reveals how he used to play football for Leyton Orient growing up. We bust the myth about Jelani Watson-Gayle's true height. Jelani reflects on his college career, including spells at Benedict,...

The Bristol Flyers Podcast is back with a brand new look for the 2022/23 season. Hosted by Head of Communications Joel Osborne and Partnership Account Executive Sam Hardy - we preview everything to come in a brand new season of the podcast, with new episodes launched every Wednesday afternoon. Also on this week's episode: Joel and Sam discuss the planning application for the Sporting Quarter...

We're joined by Bristol Flyers' first new addition of the summer Tevin Olison, who shares his story of signing a first professional contract out of Youngstown State University. Also on this week's episode: Tevin reveals all on why he wanted to sign with the Flyers We talk food as Tevin shares his opinion on a full English breakfast Tevin shares his first impressions on some of his f...

We welcome Sam Comley and Amy Atkinson from the Bristol Flyers Supporters Club on to the podcast to reveal the winners of the 2021/22 Supporters Club awards, as voted for by the fans. The Flyers Supporters club is an independently-ran group on Facebook, for members of the Flyers family to get together and discuss all things Flyers and British basketball. Over the past few weeks, supporters have be...

The 2021/22 season is a wrap, as Andreas Kapoulas and Nick Burns join us on the pod to review the campaign. *Please note, this podcast was recorded BEFORE the 2022 BBL Playoff Final* Also on this episode, sponsored by UWE Bristol: We discuss the effect of having fans back at the WISE Campus this season. The coaches praise team chemistry this season in such a young group of players. Coach Kapoulas...

Joel and Sam sit down with Antwain Johnson to discuss his journey from playing College basketball at the University at Buffalo, to being named in the Sioux Falls Skyforce NBA G League training camp roster, and signing a short-term contract with the Bristol Flyers. Also on this week's episode, sponsored by UWE Bristol: Hear from Antwain on what led him to sign with the Flyers. His relationship...

Marcus Evans joins the latest episode of the podcast to share his story from playing college basketball at VCU to landing a professional contract with the Bristol Flyers. Also on this week's episode, sponsored by UWE Bristol: Marcus reflects on his two seasons at Rice before transferring to VCU The influence of Coach Mike Rhoades on his playing career The setback of two Achilles injuries in C...

The Bristol Flyers Podcast is BACK with a brand new co-host, as Sam Hardy joins the show. In the first episode of the new season, we hear from Coach Kapoulas and Nick Burns once again to preview the 2021/22 regular season and more. Also on this week’s episode, proudly sponsored by UWE Bristol: The reason behind the squad shake up over the summer The process behind recruiting this year's squad...

Marcus Delpeche, Josh Rogers and Raphell-Thomas join Eric Lockett and Panos Mayindombe at the back of the team bus to take us behind the scenes on a Bristol Flyers away day. On this week’s episode, proudly sponsored by UWE Bristol: What do players do to kill time on an away journey? Marcus shares the story of how he once accidentally wore two pairs of shorts. Josh Rogers on accidentally sending me...

In the latest episode of the podcast, Josh Rogers explains how his time at the SGS Basketball Academy helped him prepare for a successful playing career. Also on this week's episode: - What it's like playing a season during a global pandemic - His early experiences of playing for Flyers at junior level - Josh reflects on his college career at Carson-Newman - Signing a first professional...

Justin Baker joins the podcast to discuss his professional career so far, which has seen him play professionally overseas across the globe, with spells in Denmark, Israel, Finland, Sweden, Greece, Cyprus, Romania, Australia and Qatar.  Also on this week's episode - sponsored by UWE Bristol: What it's like playing basketball during a global pandemic. What's been his favourite country...

The Bristol Flyers Podcast is BACK , with a brand new sponsor! That's right, we're delighted to welcome UWE Bristol on board. In this episode, Bristol Flyers' GB stars Ben Mockford and Teddy Okereafor join the show, fresh off the plane from EuroBasket 2022 qualification, as they lift the lid on what it's like behind the scenes in camp and more. Also on this week's episode:...

In the latest episode of the podcast, Marcus Delpeche shares his basketball journey from Bates College in NCAA Division III to a professional career with the Bristol Flyers. Also on this week's episode: Marcus explains the COVID-19 protocols that have been put in place to allow the players to return to training. Marcus' shares his favourite 'slam dunk' moment from his time in B...

We speak to Bristol Flyers' newest signing Josh Wilcher in the latest episode of the podcast, as he shares some of his favourite memories of playing against Flyers over the years. Also on this week's episode: Josh on his basketball career to date, including his time as a Melbourne Tigers development player alongside NBA star Patty Mills How a year-long spell in NBL Division 1 paved the w...

Daniel Edozie joins the podcast to share his favourite memories from his time at Iowa State and explains how his basketball journey led him back to England to play for the Flyers. Also on this week's episode: - Running four miles every four hours to raise money for the homeless - How a broken leg in High School almost ended his career before it started - How the Flyers have grown off the cour...

Coach Kapoulas and Coach Burns join Joel in the first episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast to discuss a range of topics including: - A look back on the 2019/20 season, including the BBL Cup Final - The impact that the coronavirus has had on club operations - When could the BBL potentially restart? - Plans for next season and player recruitment