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The Way We HNC It: A Flag Football ShowS8E14 - Inside Britball, Olympic Flag and the National Flag Football LeagueBez is joined by Andy Taylor of the Inside Britball podcast and website. On the agenda this week; NFL players at the Olympic Games, is that actually good for Flag Football?Followed by the midseason review of the BAFA Flag National Flag Football League where storylines are starting to take shape as we head towards the playoffs and the new 3 tier system for 2026. There's lots of flag football still to be played, and we can't wait to see it!You can keep up to date with all things Inside Britball at...
2025-05-301h 03
Inside BritballEpisode 6 - BAFA CEO, Flag Dropouts, Playoff Pictures, and GOTWJoin the crew as they are joined by a new voice, discuss the announcement of BAFA's new CEO, give an explanation to why flag teams are beginning to dropout of the league, discuss the playoff news and structures being released by the various competition committee and discuss their own "game of the week" ahead of all the Britball action this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-201h 25Inside BritballInterview with Sam FosseyGet an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the world of British football with our Inside Britball podcast! This week, join us for a special bonus episode featuring our exclusive interview with GB captain Sam Fossey. Don't miss the inside scoop on the journey, challenges, and triumphs of one of Britain's top football stars. Tune in now!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-231h 16Inside BritballEpisode 1 - Kick Off!💥Join us as we kick off the first-ever Inside Britball Podcast and discuss all things Britball. 🎧🎧In this episode, we review recent news such as the IFAF flag world rankings, GBU19 vs Paderborn, and preview the upcoming GB women's crucial European Championship clash against undefeated Spain. We also have an in-depth discussion on the recent changes within BAFA, followed by our picks for the game of the week. 🏈 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-101h 11
MVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Anthony Rowe OneEx-BBL player turned Sky Sports analyst Anthony Rowe joins the MVP Cast.
He tells us about his transition from title-winning player at Leicester Riders to broadcasting, and now a career as a wealth management consultant and preparing to make a successful switch when injuries began to mount. He details his love of hometown club Plymouth Raiders and why he'd love one last call at the Pavilions. Plus we preview this weekend's BBL Trophy final. More at MVP247.com.
2022-03-1746 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Claire Abbott OneGloucester City Queens guard Claire Abbott joins the MVP Cast.
She tells Mark Woods about life, basketball and work in Yukon, the remotest part of Canada where her alternative mission was to address society's problems there as a social worker. Claire reveals why she had an itch to scratch to play pro hoops, being part of a WBBL start-up ... and how she wants to read minds. More at MVP247.com.
2022-02-2531 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Carl Wheatle OneGreat Britain forward Carl Wheatle joins the MVP Cast.
He tells Mark Woods about how he was forced to grow up early after the death of his father and moving to Italy but how choosing to make his life abroad gave him a head start. He reveals the secrets of success of the Italian system, his feelings about being tabbed as a future GB captain, and what it would take to lure him home to the BBL. More at mvp247.com
2022-02-1747 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Conor Meany OneConor Meany joins the MVP Cast.
He tells Mark Woods about his new book - Hoops Across The Ocean: The Rise and Fall of the Irish basketball team - which chronicles the era where Ireland was transformed by the arrival of Irish-Americans and NBA-calibre talent but conflicted by the impact it had on homegrown players. We assess the long-term implications that transpired, the pitch of hoops to today's generation - and whether Dublin and Belfast are ripe for BBL expansion franchise. More at mvp247.com.
2022-02-1054 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Maud Ranger OneCaledonia Pride guard Maud Ranger joins the MVP Cast.
She tells Mark Woods about opting out of the French basketball system and testing herself in a smaller college in the USA, being inspired by the successes of her compatriots, her entrepreneurial streak and wanting to make it big in the music industry - and pushing for improvement in the WBBL. More at mvp247.com
2022-02-0342 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Josh Steel OneManchester Giants guard Josh Steel joins the MVP Cast.
He tells Mark Woods about just why he created a video to look at solutions to the problems in British basketball and how to use social media to promote his brand - and that of the sport. We talk about his choices in quitting college early in the USA to pursue a pro career in Europe, how he plans his next move and improving his game. And we look ahead to the BBL Cup final that pits Giants against Leicester Riders. More at mvp247.com
2022-01-2737 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Abby Lowe OneDurham Palatinates forward Abby Lowe joins the MVP Cast.
She tells Mark Woods about growing up in France and a journey that's led her from Britain to the USA and to parts in between. She describes the mental health issues that came from an unhappy collegiate spell, re-discovering her love for basketball in the WBBL, her 3x3 experiences and those with GB, and the reasons behind her switch from Newcastle Eagles. More at mvp247.com
2022-01-2037 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Joe Hart OnePlymouth City Patriots guard Joe Hart joins the MVP Cast.
He talks to Mark Woods about his famous namesake, his international basketball days, the twists and turns of building a career in Europe after passing up US colleges, and how he is planning to bed down in the BBL. More at mvp247.com
2022-01-1345 min
The Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball - Interview with: Bournemouth BobcatsWe are joined by Coach McLean and rookies Mike and Perry to talk about the highly positive season the Bournemouth Bobcats have had following on from their 2019 Brit Bowl Div 2 loss to South Wales. #Bournemouth #Bobcats #Britball #BAFA #AmericanFootball #BritishAmericanFootball
2021-09-2030 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: GB Lions Trials AnnouncementGB Lions HC Jason Scott joins us as he gives us the details of the recent announcement by BAFA on the upcoming GB Lions national team trials. Where, when, how, who, why and all of the other questions answered here! To register your interest: https://bafa.azolve.com/workbench/public/events?ref=78476211D370766C8792E1985D8F459400C8710F #Britball #BAFA #GBLions #AmericanFootball #Trials
2021-09-1320 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: HERE COME THE GIRLS! Phoebe Schecter/Laura DyeWe had the please of sitting down and chatting to Phoebe Schecter and Laura Dye, two household names in the women's game here in the UK. We talk about Phoebe's career including a Buffalo internship and her current UK Dukes project and how it all started by wanting to have a few more friends! We talk to Laura about here coaching aspirations and also how the two found the sport (or how the sport found them!) and how they crossed paths. #GirlPower #BAFA #Britball #BAFCA #UKDukes #Buffalo #NFL #NFLUK #Coaching #AmericanFootball #Football #FlagFootball
2021-09-0137 min
The Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: South Lincs Lightning PLUS SEASON GUIDE GIVEAWAY!We are joined by Coach Woolley of the South Lincs Lightning to talk about one of the newest teams in the Britball world. How did it all come about? Where there any particular difficult obstacles to overcome and talking about their first few games including their first ever win over the Scunthorpe Alphas. PLUS - WE HAVE A DIGITAL NFL SEASON GUIDE TO GIVE AWAY! SIMPLY FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND LEAVE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE IN THE COMMENTS FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! WINNER PICKED 29/08/21
2021-08-2431 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: Week 7 Reaction - East Kilbride PiratesWe sit down with HC McLaughlin as we talk about the Pirates' 14-10 win against the Edinburgh Wolves. We ask Jamie how they approached the game, how the team are approaching the season and how it's been in the camp over the last 20 months. #EastKilbride #Pirates #AmericanFootball #BAFA #Britball #ForTheGame
2021-08-0924 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: Week 4 Preview + Titans InterviewTim goes solo for this one as he recaps week 3 results before looking ahead to a mouthwatering set of fixtures for week 4. We also catch up with Sam Bloomfield, Quarterback of the Manchester Titans as he tells us what it was like to step back on the field, his thoughts on Halton's forfeit and how he is approaching the game on Sunday against the Nighthawks! #Britball #BAFA #ForTheGame #Titans
2021-07-1627 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: Week 3 PreviewTim is joined by Jason again to recap week 2 and the takeaways from it and then look forward to week 3 games, minus the 2 already cancelled fixtures. #BAFA #Britball #ForTheGame #AmericanFootball
2021-07-0918 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: Week 2 PreviewWe are joined once again by Jason Bowdler from the UK American Football Scene Facebook group to run the rule over week 2 as some more teams get their season underway. Prior to that we talk about our takeaways from week 1 including an impressive performance from Manchester, Leicester amongst others. #Britball #BAFA #NationalLeague #AmericanFootball #ForTheGame
2021-07-0226 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: Week 1 review with Jason Scott - Tamworth Phoenix HCBritball was back on the field and on our screens last Sunday and one of those games saw the Tamworth Phoenix defeat the Falcons 12-7 in a close battle. We are joined by the winning Coach and friend of the program Jason Scott as he talks about the game including when muscle memory took over on some contentious call but also his thoughts on how he thought his offence/defence performed as well as Leicester's.
2021-06-2927 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: Week 1 PreviewIT'S HERE! Week 1 of Britball is upon us and we break it down with Jason Bowdler of the UK American Football scene group. Our favourite matchups, our possible upsets as we run through all 18 games! #BAFA #Britball #ForTheGame #Week1 #AmericanFootball
2021-06-2531 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastFull10Yards 2021 Britball Season PreviewTim is joined by some of the Gridiron Hub gang as Steve, Chris and Sean all join Tim in the huddle.
We talk about the upcoming season, the anomalies of what the fixture list and divisional setup has brought us and some predictions!
Make sure you go and check out the gang's work over at gridironhub.com for all of the good work they do and join their Facebook group - British American Football Community!
#Britball #ForTheGame #BAFA #AmericaFootball #Gridiron
2021-06-201h 07
Severn SportThe Zone Britz Podcast - Julio Jones set to leave Atlanta; NFL head coaches on the hot seat; Elliot Hoyte gives back to BritballIt's been a rough two weeks for our resident Falcons fan, Alex, as Julio Jones himself confirmed that he was "out of there" when talking about Atlanta to Shannon Sharpe live on national television. On this edition of The Zone Britz Podcast, we're reacting to that, as well as looking at potential trade partners and what the price is for a Julio Jones now that Atlanta have lost pretty much all of their leverage.
Also, there's plenty of candidates for NFL head coaches who the boys think could well be feeling the heat in the 2021 season with...
2021-05-311h 03The Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball - Northumberland VikingsWe catch up with a couple of the Northumberland Vikings on the next stop of the UK Tour. Head Coach Bryce Stevenson, who tells us about his journey through the Britball thus far. We also chat with Team captains Connor Joyce and Ross Conley as they talk about how they got into the sport and their aspirations. They discuss their thoughts on the upcoming regional divisions and how they intend to overcome getting over the final hurdle and getting into the Premier Division after near misses in Div 1 Bowl games. #Northumberland #Vikings #Britball #ForTheGame
2021-05-3038 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball - Crewe RailroadersTim chats with Jason Smith and unsuspecting rookie WR Hus Roberts as we see what the past 18 months has been like for Crewe. Tim gets to know how Jason got to be HC of the Railroaders and his aspirations before giving Hus some good news! #Britball #ForTheGame #NFLUK #Crewe #Railroaders #FlyingTheFlag
2021-05-2329 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball - Merseyside NighthawksWe start our tour up and down the UK as i chat with Andy Taylor of the Merseyside Nighthawks. He talks about the trials and tribulations that the nighthawks have faced over the past 18 months and how the regional divisions for 2021 came about. We announce our dedication to providing a monthly donation to the team! #ForTheGame #NFLUK #Britball #Merseyside #Nighthawks #FlyingTheFlag
2021-05-1631 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Joe Prunty OneFormer Great Britain men's head coach Joe Prunty joins the MVP Cast to recount his five year run in charge of the national team and the ups and downs of a programme that shifted markedly following the London 2012 Olympics. We talk his approach to building buy-in and bringing through young players and how it led to his recent spell at the helm of Team USA. He recounts his spell as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, the greatest players he has worked with during various stops in the NBA - and his plans for the future. Last in series.
2021-05-011h 17MVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Paul James OnePlymouth Raiders head coach Paul James joins the MVP Cast to talk 1000 games in the BBL, the boyish brotherhood that ushered him into the game, a path through Tigers, Heat, Wolves and the Raiders and the ups and downs along the way, his hopes for another tilt at Europe in the seasons ahead and the All-PJ team. More at mvp247.com
2021-04-211h 02MVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Ella Clark OneLeicester Riders forward Ella Clark joins the MVP Cast to talk about her double life in basketball and netball, what the two sports could - and should - learn from one another, her ambitions in the game and why she'd welcome a return for Great Britain. More at MVP247.com
2021-04-1441 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Shequila Joseph OneShequila Joseph joins the MVP Cast to talk about her start in basketball in London, the learnings from a college stint in the Deep South, the grand tour of Europe she has been on as a pro and making her Great Britain debut. More at MVP247.com.
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2021-04-0736 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Belfast Star OneAdrian Fulton and Bill McCotter of Belfast Star are the guests on the 100th edition of the MVP Cast. The duo tell us about basketball in Northern Ireland and its curious place within Ireland and UK hoops. They expand on the history of the reigning Irish Superleague champions, basketball's emergence and the problems caused by The Troubles, developing a new generation and the potential for a BBL franchise in Belfast, Dublin and elsewhere. More at mvp247.com
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2021-03-3143 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Scott Melvin OneScott Melvin, chief executive of Buzz16 Productions and exec producer of the BBL on Sky Sports, joins the MVP Cast. He tells us what makes great sports television and his borrowings from his former role in charge of Monday Night Football and other broadcasts. He tells us about how the British Basketball League's return to Sky came about, how they put a fresh look together and what it hopes to achieve, and what UK hoops might do to grow its imprint. More at MVP247.com
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2021-03-2443 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Ryan Richards OneSurrey Scorchers centre Ryan Richards joins the MVP Cast to recap the amazing stories from a decade and more in the game. We discuss his growth as a teen prospect and the lack of sound advice that halted his transition from Draftee by the San Antonio Spurs into the NBA itself. He tells us about his extraordinary career arc through leagues across the world and the decisions which took him there, his ups and downs with Great Britain and the lessons learnt, and what his plans are for his future in and out of basketball. More at MVP247.com...
2021-03-171h 04MVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Robyn Lewis OneCardiff Archers guard Robyn Lewis joins the MVP Cast to share her passion for food, her development over three different stops in the WBBL, the lessons she's passing on by coaching kids and the influence of Stef Collins, and planning for life after hoops. More at mvp247.com.
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2021-03-1034 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Josh Wilcher OneBristol Flyers guard Josh Wilcher joins the MVP Cast to tell us about the system in Australia that nurtured his talent and that of the country's huge NBA contingent, and the growth of the NBL. We learn about his tough battle back from an Achilles injury and the role sports psychology played in it. And how he went unpaid to come to the UK and rebuild his basketball career in Reading and his second chance in the BBL. Plus he reveals his future career plans ... as a cop. More at mvp247.com
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2021-03-0734 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe John Bunyan OneWe turn the spotlight on grassroots basketball on the MVP Cast with the man behind one of the country's most successful clubs, John Bunyan of Falkirk Fury. We talk about the challenges coming out of Covid, creating a culture and infrastructure that's produced multiple Great Britain internationals and what's required to grow, nurturing coaching development to breed talent and how the national team pathway could be upgraded. More at MVP247.com
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2021-03-0350 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Chris Bunten OneNewcastle Eagles coach Chris Bunten joins the MVP Cast to discuss growing the Women's British Basketball League commercially and the player pathways that might bring through fresh stars, and to talk about becoming an integral part of the Eagles and the ecosystem of north-east England. He shares his views on coaching development in the WBBL and the UK and why he'd like more sharing to deliver improvements. More at MVP247.com
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2021-02-2443 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Jack Burgess OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we chat to bright young coaching mind Jack Burgess about his leap of faith to pursue his career in Spain after a cameo playing career at Glasgow Rocks, how he earned a shot at the youth teams of ACB outfit Zaragoza and getting an inside view of what makes the system in the country so good. He gives us his thoughts on how the UK might learn from their successes and the ambitions he has for his own journey. More at mvp247.com.
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2021-02-1733 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Mike Parks Jr. OneWorcester Wolves' forward Mike Parks Jr joins the MVP Cast to tell us about his tough childhood in east Chicago and the homelessness that spurred him to make his way out. He talks about playing for two legends in college and how he had to fight for his spot. And he explains how Covid has forced the sacrifice of undertaking his most important job - as a father - from afar. More at mvp247.com.
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2021-02-1035 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Chema Buceta and Evelyn Adebayo OneGreat Britain head coach Chema Buceta and rising star Evelyn Adebayo join the MVP Cast ahead of the last round of qualifiers for FIBA EuroBasket Women 2021.
Buceta gives us his view on a vital clash with Belarus, the chances of Olympic qualification for Paris 2024 and why the British Basketball Federation and the home nations need to work in unison to bring our young talents through.
While Adebayo tells us about her time at the UConn Huskies under Geno Auriemma, her transition to the pro ranks in Spain and her motivation to become a GB mainstay. M...
2021-02-0359 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Renee Busch OneSevenoaks Suns and Great Britain guard Renee Busch joins the MVP Cast to talk about how Covid has impacted the WBBL, her multi-national background, being coached by her father Len and the immense role models in her life, the lessons she passes onto young girls under her tutelage, and the highs of her international career. More at mvp247.com.
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2021-01-2840 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Andre Lockhart OneLondon Lions guard Andre Lockhart joins the MVP Cast. He tells us about changed times and increased expectations under new management at the Copper Box, his own journey from London to Barbados and back and the inspiration he receives from his mother, and his role as a mentor and coach to promising players in the capital and the fear that Covid might edge them out of the game. More at MVP247.com (Recorded before Lions were forced to withdraw from the FIBA Europe Cup).
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2021-01-2544 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Mike McCall OneIn the first of a new series of the MVP Cast, Cheshire Phoenix guard Mike McCall is our guest. He tells us about playing through Covid in the British Basketball League, taking an atypical route through the vibrant Chicago hoops scene and his plans to one day turn to coaching. More at MVP247.com.
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2021-01-2135 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Eilidh Simpson OneGreat Britain guard Eilidh Simpson joins the MVP Cast to give us an insight into what makes GB Women such an close-knit group, why they will now think about the Paris 2024 Olympics, her career journey from Australia to roaming Europe, her personal travel bug and a special double proposal. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-11-2037 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Conner Washington OneLeicester Riders and Great Britain guard Conner Washington joins the MVP Cast to talk Covid in the BBL, the destruction of his dream by his short American experience and its rebirth, how creating music brings back great memories of his late mother, his new excursion into modelling - and his forecast for the British Basketball League season ahead. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-11-1347 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Kofi Josephs OneKofi Josephs joins Mark Woods on the MVP Cast to open up on his creative non-conformist side and tell us why basketball took him past the inner city issues of Birmingham to find a world beyond, the mental health challenges faced by athletes, his devotion to the game that took him to a EuroBasket with Great Britain - and the diverse plans he has for his future. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-11-0750 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Andrei Kirilenko OneFormer NBA All Star and current president of the Russian Basketball Federation, Andrei Kirilenko, joins the MVP Cast to talk about the current and past wave of European players, his Stateside and international careers, his bid to restore Russia to the upper echelon of global hoops and why he feels his homeland is getting a raw deal with a potential Olympic ban due to the country's doping past. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-11-0200 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Nick Nurse OneNBA Coach of the Year, Nick Nurse, joins the MVP Cast to talk about his amazing rise from driving the minibus with Derby to winning the NBA title with the Toronto Raptors.
He tells us about his fun trips and trophy stops with London, Manchester and Birmingham, the British Basketball League team he almost joined, how his stint in Brighton owning the Bears left him dead broke, and an 18 months to remember in Canada.
All recounted in his new memoire, 'Rapture: Fifteen Teams, Four Countries, One NBA Championship, and How to Find a Way to...
2020-10-3135 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Andreas Kapoulas OneAndreas Kapoulas of Bristol Flyers is our guest on the MVP Cast.
He details the protocols surrounding Covid-19 as he prepares for the upcoming British Basketball League season, the start of his love affair with the game in Greece and his coaching education, the Bristol Sport grand plan and his hopes for the forthcoming Flyers campaign, starting with the BBL Cup. More at MVP247.com.
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2020-10-2356 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Mackey McKnight OneSheffield Sharks guard Mackey McKnight joins the MVP Cast to talk about whether LeBron is now the G.O.A.T., why his life was changed by Hurricane Katrina and its impact on his family, the perils of playing overseas and the mentality it requires, and how signing in the British Basketball League came as the ultimate relief after his dark year out of the game. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-10-1647 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Jen Leedham OneJennifer Leedham, currently associate head coach at St Francis College in Brooklyn, tells us about her path from Cheshire to New York City and onto the benches of college basketball, her closeness with sisters Johannah and Kirsty and their route into the game, the mental challenges which come with the job and her enthusiasm for nurturing the next generation as Great Britain Under-16 coach. More at mvp247.com
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2020-10-0934 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Sam Amick OneAhead of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, we're joined by The Athletic's senior NBA writer Sam Amick to talk the realities of life inside the 'Bubble' for both players and media and its disjoint with current life outside in the USA, the "sadness and joy" of the Lakers ride toward a championship and the impact it might have on LeBron James' legacy, and the comfort level of the league looking into 2021. We also discuss British pubs and Sunday roasts and the majesty of pickleball. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-09-3050 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Luke Nelson OneGreat Britain and Goettingen guard Luke Nelson joins the MVP Cast to give us an insight into settling into a new situation, running with the psychological ups and downs of injuries and personnel decisions, his Dad Steve's influence, player investment in the GB basketball programme - and his gaming prowess. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-09-2749 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Mike Martin OneMike Martin joins the MVP Cast to talk about his battle with brain cancer and the effect of the tumour on his life and family, the relief of dunking again and the drive to play basketball once more, the distressing theft of 52 pairs of shoes from his collection and the fundraising campaign that's been set up, and why he believes the sport needs to do much to bring through future generations of talent. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-09-1657 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Andy Thomson OneAndy Thomson comes on the MVP Cast to reveal why he decided to retire after 20 major trophies and the emotional process that took him there, the learnings he takes away from the sport, his best teams, coaches and team-mates from stops at Leicester Riders, Newcastle Eagles and elsewhere, his new career as a therapist and why he hopes a players union can finally arrive in the BBL. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-09-0948 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Ashley Hamilton OneGreat Britain forward Ashley Hamilton joins the MVP Cast to talk about building a basketball brand on social media and the pitfalls for players, his foundation's work in Sierra Leone, the influence of new fatherhood, his choice of a team for next season and the business side of contracts, his view on the demise of the London City Royals. More at mvp247.com
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2020-09-0248 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Mark Clark OneFormer Great Britain women's head coach and British Basketball performance director Mark Clark joins the MVP Cast.
He gives us a state of the nation on how the strategy for its growth has evolved and where its potential remains untapped, his disappointment at not leading GB all the way to the London 2012 Olympics, the secret of the success of the old Crystal Palace programme and polishing the rough diamond that was Andrea Congreaves.
Mark goes on a deep dive into the academy he established at Barking Abbey, how its model might be expanded further towards...
2020-08-2756 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Alan Cunningham - TwoIn the second part of our extended conversation with British basketball legend Alan Cunningham, he tells the MVP Cast about great nights with Portsmouth FC, London Towers and Worthing Bears, road trips overseas, his early connection to Masai Ujiri, and why he wishes the legends of the domestic game were still connected. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-08-221h 06MVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Alan Cunningham - OneIn the first of a two-part conversation with the MVP Cast, British basketball legend Alan Cunningham takes us through his start with the Harlem Globetrotters, dealing with racism in his youth in California, his arrival in the UK with Doncaster Panthers and his high-flying ambitions from the off. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-08-191h 13MVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Krumesh Patel OneKrumesh Patel joins the MVP Cast to talk about his path through Leicester Riders to his new job as coach of Swedish side Wetterbygden, building a programme that caters to the needs of girls and young women at Charnwood, the dire lack of Asian players and coaches in British basketball and what can be done to access them, and his outreach work in India that opened his eyes. More at mvp247.com.
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2020-08-1346 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe DeAndre Liggins OneNew London Lions arrival DeAndre Liggins joins the MVP Cast to talk about his move to the UK and his ambition to put the reigning British Basketball League champions on the map in the Basketball Champions League.
He tells Mark Woods about his journey from the tough environment of the south side of Chicago to the NBA, of playing along side Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden at the Oklahoma City Thunder - to learning from featuring beside LeBron James at the Cleveland Cavaliers and missing out on a trip to the Finals - and the...
2020-08-0640 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Tim Lewis OneTim Lewis joins the MVP Cast to talk us through his current role as a scout in the NBA, his journey from teacher to becoming a coach and his rise through the ranks in the UK before expanding his horizons overseas and then, the gain and pain of former BBL club Essex Pirates.
He also tells us about the learnings from being around Chris Finch and Nick Nurse as their assistant for Great Britain, why the former is destined to be a NBA head coach and why the latter is a rock star.
And with o...
2020-07-311h 00MVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Tim Bontemps OneESPN's Tim Bontemps joins the MVP Cast to talk about the re-start of the NBA within a tightly controlled bubble in Orlando and the challenges that presents. With the playoffs forthcoming on site, we look at the likely contenders for a championship in isolation and the sub-plots in the mix. More at MVP247.com.
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2020-07-2643 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Jonny Bunyan OneGlasgow Rocks guard Jonny Bunyan joins the MVP Cast to talk about the unique role of local rotation players in the BBL in maintaining the culture of each club and why Gareth Murray is amply qualified to be his team's new head coach. The Scot gives us an insight in how Falkirk Fury, founded by his father John, has been one of the most prolific producers of Great Britain internationals in recent times, and why the development pathway needs a rebuild. More at MVP 247.com.
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2020-07-1439 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Dan Davis OneRenowned player agent and former Kingston Kings star Danny Davis joins the MVP Cast to give us an insight on how he represents his clients at PTI Sports, the pitfalls when cutting a deal and how they can break down and the market change that coronavirus is set to bring. He also recalls his glory days winning MVPs and trophies galore at Kingston and Glasgow Rangers and the joy of playing under Kevin Cadle. More at mvp247.com
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2020-07-0849 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Melita Emanuel Carr OneGreat Britain guard Melita Emanuel Carr joins the MVP Cast to discuss how experiencing the death of a friend led her to set up an initiative to address street violence in the UK, her experience of racism on both sides of the Atlantic, dealing with long-term injury and her plans to make a difference after her basketball career is done. More at mvp247.com
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2020-07-0141 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Kyla Nelson OneKyla Nelson joins the MVP Cast to give us her perspective on the Black Lives Matter movement and growing up as a mixed race female in the UK and the USA. She reveals the peaks and troughs of her current battle with cancer, her decision to transfer universities from Pitt to Florida International, and her ambition to be a coach - of men. More at www.mvp247.com
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2020-06-2447 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Tony Garbelotto OneTony Garbelotto joins the MVP Cast to tell us about coaching during the aborted attempt to re-start the Japanese Basketball League during coronavirus, the pitching process to obtain jobs overseas, the parallels between the boom and bust of Mersey Tigers and London City Royals, and he reveals what arose from his abrupt exit from leading Great Britain after only two games in charge.
2020-06-1751 min
5 Yard Rush Fantasy FootballBritball Breakdown With Tim MonkMurf is joined by Full 10 Yards head honcho Tim Monk. The pair discuss all things Britball. The history, Tims involvement and what's coming up on Full 10 Yards. This is a hugely informative and interesting rush Nation. Head over to www.5yardrush.co.uk and grab your copy of The Fantasy Football Playbook right now. It's going like hotcakes. Stay safe everyone, practice social distancing and keep washing those hands. Head over to NFL Europe Shop and use code '5YARDRUSH' for 10% off your order using the link, https://europe.nflshop.com/stores/nfl/en...
2020-06-1240 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Alan Richardson OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined by former top referee Alan Richardson to talk about his officiating career at home and abroad and the perils of being caught in the middle, his experiences with FIBA and EuroLeague, and what it takes to reach the top.
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2020-06-1152 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Ovie Soko OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we talk to Great Britain and London Lions forward Ovie Soko who tells us about coping (well) with the instant celebrity from his Love Island tour, his process for basketball self-improvement throughout his career and the contrasts between playing overseas and at home, his desire to be a role model, and his future ambitions on and off the court - including his first book.
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2020-06-0843 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Chris Harris OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we talk to Chris Harris about his place in history as the first Brit to ever play in the NBA, life in the league as it was in the 1950s, his friendship with Chuck Cooper and living through racial segregation in America, and why he gave it all up for the love of a good woman. More info at MVP247.com - Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance @ tecompliance.co.uk
2020-06-0444 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Pat Burke OneIn this edition of the MVP Cast, we talk to Pat Burke about the significance of being the first and only Irishman to make the NBA, the difference with even the biggest clubs in European basketball and his journey between the two sides of the Atlantic, the power dynamic between stars like Michael Jordan and the role players on their teams, the curious disappointment of being part of the Phoenix Suns' Seven Seconds or Less squad and the mentality of NBAers as the league plots an abnormal return to action.
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2020-05-2851 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Bobby Archibald OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we talk to legendary Scotland and Great Britain international Bobby Archibald about his storied playing career, the Auld Enemy hoops rivalry, his pride in the amazing rise of his son Robert to the NBA and the tragedy of his death, aged just 39, and why he and his wife Heather have launched a foundation to address the mental health issues incurred by athletes. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance @ tecompliance.co.uk
2020-05-2046 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe David Low OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined by former Glasgow Rocks and British Basketball League director David Low who talks us through the troubled financial waters for sport caused by coronavirus, the BBL's investment potential, opportunities and threats, venue construction plans and why the Scots should be crowned as champions. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance – check them out at tecompliance.co.uk.
2020-05-1544 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Paul Stimpson OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined by former England international Paul Stimpson who recounts his fast track to success at Crystal Palace and the pyramid pathways that allowed him to become a homegrown success in British basketball, his spell as head of media at FIBA and how you sell hoops as a television product internationally - and in the UK - and where streaming services might offer new opportunities in the future.
2020-05-0855 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Lions Takeover OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, more on the takeover of London Lions by an American investment firm with outgoing owner Vince Macaulay explaining how and why it happened, what the plans for the reigning British Basketball League champions are going forward - including a European campaign - and how the BBL might look coming out of lockdown.
2020-04-2923 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Alton Byrd OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we talk to British basketball legend Alton Byrd about his storied playing career, his arrival at Crystal Palace, his breakthrough GM opportunity with Murray International, the chances missed with aborted hoops projects at Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers, the learning points from his NFL Europe stint and what his insights his roles in the WNBA, and now NBA - as vice-president of the Brooklyn Nets' G-League offshoot in Long Island - might offer for the sport back in the UK. More info at MVP247.com
2020-04-251h 25MVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Jamelle Davis OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, Jamelle Davis is our guest.
He tells us about his extraordinary journey through playing basketball in six countries, staying focused on his dreams even when he was twice left homeless in his youth in London and the mentors who helped keep him afloat, what it was like to try out in the G-League for the Raptors 905 and retaining a dream to make it all the way to the NBA, his work with at-risk youths and his burgeoning sideline as a talented artist. More info at mvp247.com.
2020-04-1751 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBRITBALL WEEK: Jason Scott - GB LionsOur final podcast of Britball week sees us talk to the man at the top! Making his 3rd appearance on the podcast, he talks about his new role as the HC of the GB Lions.
Why did he take the job? What are his plans? Does that affect his other roles?
We also talk about what keeps him ticking over during Covid19 and ask him a series of questions to help you know a little bit more about our GB HC, like favourite films, books and music!
We hope you have enjoyed all...
2020-04-1339 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Billy Mims OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we chat to former Leicester Riders and London Leopards head coach Billy Mims about the BBL's Showtime Era and the rivalries and friendships he shared with the likes of Nick Nurse and Kevin Cadle, the reasons why the British basketball boom turned to bust at the turn of the century, and achieving enduring college success at Florida Tech. More info at mvp247.com
2020-04-091h 17The Full10Yards NFL PodcastBRITBALL WEEK: Yorkshire Rams/Leeds SamuraiDouble header today and we head to the North West.
We talk to Jason Shaw, who gives us an introduction in to the Yorkshire Rams, their setup and the Yorkshire Academy. In the 2nd part, we speak to Paddy Gunn who plays for the flag team as we give you an introduction to the Flag side of the game! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and give us a 5 star review! Hope you are enjoying Britball week!
2020-04-0858 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBRITBALL WEEK: East Kilbride PiratesTime to move north of the border and visit East Kilbride. We talk to HC Jamie McLaughlin and DB Stephen Nicol. We give you an introduction into the team, what makes Jamie tick and talk about their recent documentary from last season "Return to the top" and finish off with some quick fire questions where Jamie gets to roast a few players. We then talk to Stephen, who joined East Kilbride last year and he talked about the transition to the team and how he approached it. Make sure to give our other Britball podcasts a listen throughout this...
2020-04-0645 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBRITBALL WEEK: Hertfordshire CheetahsOFF WE GO! Britball week starts with Hertfordshire HC Craig Barnes. We talk about his connection with the game, an introduction to the Cheetahs and some quickfire questions. We have plenty of podcasts coming your way so make sure to subscribe over on Apple podcasts, and do us a huge favour by leaving a 5 star review. Don't forget, 10% over at NFLEurope Shop with code FULL10 at checkout. Coming tomorrow - East Kilbride!
2020-04-0434 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Andy Betts OneIn the 50th episode of the MVP Cast, we're joined by British basketball legend Andy Betts who tells us why he didn't make the NBA despite being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, the highs and lows of his trip around Europe's super-clubs, his international career, his sense of regret about the death of long-time team-mate Robert Archibald and the emergence of his daughter as a potential star of the future. More info at mvp247.com
2020-04-041h 01MVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Drew Lasker OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined by Newcastle Eagles guard Drew Lasker who gives us the inside line on his team's corona-crisis ahead of the BBL Trophy final, his alter-ego as a skills development trainer, his craziest team-mate and staying sane in isolation. More info at mvp247.com
2020-03-2750 minMVP Cast with Mark WoodsThe Christina Gaskin OneIn the latest edition of the MVP Cast, Leicester Riders forward Christina Gaskin recounts a harrowing Stateside stint in which "college basketball nearly killed me". How did she cope, and what did she learn from the experience? And why she - and her team-mates - were glad to be able to finish the season by lifting the WBBL Trophy.
2020-03-1956 min
The Drop BackThe Drop Back Podcast Ep. 3 (Britball final and NFC picks)The final podcast before the NFL season starts! The boys review the recent Britball final before turning their attention to the NFC and their week 1 picks.
2019-09-0549 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: Playoff Fever! We chat to not 1, not 2 but 3 teams ahead of the Quarter Finals in Britball.
We focus in on the division 2 and talk to Russell Moore from Lincolnshire Bombers, Matthew Sheldon from the Birmingham Bulls and Ian Derbyshire from the Halton Spartans.
We talk about their respective seasons and preparations for the post season.
Make sure you check out Tim's predictions over at https://full10yards.com/2019/08/09/bafa-playoff-preview/ and follow us on Twitter @F10YBritball
2019-08-1040 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball: Northumberland VikingsAfter their huge win over the East Kilbride Pirates last week, we get the vibes from the Vikings camp and from Coach Kevin O'Reagan ahead of their potential division winning game on Sunday vs Aberdeen.
Please check out our other Britball podcasts and if you want your team on the podcast, get in touch!
2019-07-2625 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball - A-Z of BAFRA pt2 The 2nd part of our 2 part podcast talking with @RogerGoodgroves as we go from letters H through to Z in the alphabet of BAFRA and Britball officiating.
2019-07-1837 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBritball - East Kilbride PiratesWe catch up with Jamie McLaughlin of the East Kilbride Pirates, 1 of the more illustrious teams on the Britball scene.
We talk about the history of the Pirates as well as the more recent ups and downs and what lies ahead for the south Glasgow team.
2019-06-2838 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastBloomin' Britball - Manchester TitansOn the back of the huge win for the Manchester Titans who handed the mighty Tamworth Phoenix their first loss in years, we talk to Titans QB Sam Bloomfield to talk about THAT win along with everything Britball!
2019-06-1729 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastPodcast 29 - Britball Week Part 6 -Sheffield Giants/GB LionsToby Chesters, the HC of the Sheffield Giants joins us to wrap up Britball week.
We go through a typical week with the Giants and Toby also fills us in on the international game where he is the GB Lions running back coach.
How was the selection process done? What was the experience like and what did they learn from the trip? Find out here!
We hope you enjoyed Britball week and we will revisit once the Britbowl champions have been crowned!
@tjchesters/@sheffieldgiants are the social media handles for the coach and team.
2018-08-2042 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastPodcast 28 - Britball Week Part 5 - Tamworth PhoenixIn the penultimate stop on our tour of Britball, Coach Scott honours us with his presence and gives us the low down on the all conquering Prem North champions Tamworth Phoenix.
He breaks down what makes their team so dominant, paying homage to his coaching teams but also gives us insight into his adventures over the pond whilst also filling us in on the American Football University scene. He can be found on social media @fastboatcoach and @TamworthPhoenix.
Our final stop will be Tamworth's opponents on Sunday, Sheffield with Coach Chesters.
2018-08-1847 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastPodcast 27 - Britball Week part 4 - Manchester TitansBen Nuttall (@bnuttall11) joins us to talk about what it's like being a player for a Britball team.
Everything from Flag to coaching, Ben tells us all about the main differences in this country between Flag football and full contact.
In the news, Jalen Ramsey had some kind words to say about the QBs in the league and we let you know about what's coming up on the Full10Yards over the next couple of weeks.
Tomorrow sees our final stops on the Britball tour of the UK, hope you can join us!
2018-08-1734 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastPodcast 26 - Britball Part 3 - Behind the scenesRoger Goodgroves joins us to take a peek behind the curtain in the British American Football game.
Having perhaps the smoothest voice I have ever heard , we talk about his experiences as an official and what it takes to become an official here. What groups try and support the game and how we can support them.
He also gives us an insight into the Britball scene over the past few decades and the major changes it has seen. He can be found on social media @rogergoodgroves. We will be getting Roger on over the course of the season to break...
2018-08-1642 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastPodcast 25 - Britball Week - Part 2The next stop on our tour of Britball sees Coach Davies of the U19 East Kilbride Pirates Team joining us to talk about Britball north of the border.
Very passionate about the youth game and about increasing participation at a youth level, Coach Davies discusses what's like being in the middle of the chain.
How does the U19 team integrate with the adult setup and how do they get people involved? He also talks us through the weekly preparations ahead of their huge game a few days ago vs Manchester Titans U19s in the playoffs.
Next stop, we go...
2018-08-1450 minThe Full10Yards NFL PodcastPodcast 24 - Britball Week - Part 1BRITBALL WEEK is HERE!
The first stop on our tour of the UK is Bristol. Coach Powles from the Bristol Aztecs joins us to talk about the pains of the Prem South and the dominance of the London Teams in Britball.
We discuss their season and what can be done to get more players involved in the game and how they encourage participation. They can be found on Twitter @bristolaztecs.
We have set up a JustGiving page to help support some of the groups in this country such as Double Coverage who help provide such information about the teams, the...
2018-08-1338 min