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With FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers starting on March 11 we get into the new look, new wave Tall Ferns squad brimming with young and promising talent. This Kiwi squad features 3 debutants looking to earn their spot while in Puerto Rico.NZ experts Linden Moore, PhD and Maia Williamson join us as we talk about the Kiwi underdogs who are in a super talented pool that includes the unbeatable Team USA & world ranked no. 6 Spain, no easy feat but with a chip on their shoulders and a never say die attitude can they rise to the challenge?Enjoy!SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the latest from Shooting The Breeze… wherever you get your podcasts.Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Linden Moore NZ channel: Linden NZ on IGMaia Williamson: Maia on IGJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Ahead of International Womens Day 2026, Madel Guevarra & Isay Aurellado are partnering to launch their new program ‘Let Her Stay In The Game’ based at Hoops Sports Performance in Western Sydney. The program will enable teenage girls and women to stay in the game longer through access to education, inclusive programming, and connections.Both Madel & Isay have long been involved in community basketball, and fill the gap for inclusivity amongst teenage girls in their communities that have historically seen them drop off the cliff when it comes to retaining girls in sports.The program tips off on 28th February, with an IWD expert panel on 8th March talking to cultural diversity, unconscious bias & science backed research, and tailored training and goal setting sessions throughout March for teenage girls and women to stay in the game.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Let Her Stay In The Game: https://www.hoopssportsperformance.com.auJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

WNBL awards season is here!A season with so many moving parts, a clear top 3 teams may have iced out other contenders, injuries have cruelly cut short captivating seasons for prospective award candidates, and that old nugget - award fatigue.We get creative with our own shoutouts and season highlights, but one thing we know is that the Queens of the court will shine in the new WNBL era purple reign.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

A bonus pod ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round we share a small snippet with people who were very close to Tiana Mangakahia.In a fireside chat, we’re joined by friend of the pod Vanessa Panousis alongside very special guests Tiana's mum and dad - Cynthia and Terei MangakahiaWe’re so grateful to have Cynthia & Terei join us on this pod in memory of T.In the coming weeks we’ll share the full pod where we talk about their legacy initiative, its meaning to the family and hope for it’s impact in the future.Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

A north shore local girl reppin’ her hometown team.Issy Morgan is living her dream as a DP for the Sydney Flames. Despite a season ending injury Issy has made a big splash in her WNBL debut, showcasing her gutsy style of play and innate leadership qualities to be the phenomenal teammate as she was renowned for in her Div1 College career at Davidson.The former Wildcat shares what's important to her, as a player, a teammate and person. Displaying tremendous poise for a young player both on and off court, she’s grounded in the opportunities she's been gifted, leaving no doubt that Issy’s got the right stuff to make a huge impact on the Aussie women's basketball landscape.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Issy Morgan on IG: Issy MorganJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Next up in our summer hiatus is Vol.2 of our biggest 2025 pod replays, cued up for your listening enjoyment!For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcastsEnjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!1:05 No. 192: LIVE from the AIS UCCapitals Vs Sydney Flames11:45 No. 197: Nat Burton Potential Unleashed with guest co-host Britt Smart23:35 No. 209: Keyan Kramer commentary, connection & chemistry… origins of Shooting The Breeze36:20 No. 199: KG23 x TED Talk - Kelsey Griffin connection and purpose51:35 No. 210 Coach Renae Garlepp - Silver Gongs and Future Stars1:02:15 No. 218: Izzy Borlase Steps In and Steps up1:12:30 No. 219: Hannah Hank Inc. All Guns BlazingJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Whilst we take a pod break, we’ve got some of our biggest 2025 pod replays cued up for your Aussie summer enjoyment.For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcastsEnjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!00:55 No. 205: Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast - with Tracey Holmes & Lance Peatey12:44 No. 204: Coach Nat Hurst - Tall Ferns Fighting Spirit22:20 No. 203: Trans-Tasman LIVE from Adelaide with Laura Hodges, Kerry Waller & Paul Camillos32:50 No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA202843:50 No. 190: Lara McSpadden Whai Time53:22 No. 207: Coach Hannah Lowe’s Growth, Grit & the Gangurrus1:05:22 No. 202: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Walk The LineJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

We get into the WNBL imports from around the globe bringing the heat here in Australia, in this week of World Basketball Day, reminding us of the global impact of womens hoops. Sharing some insights and anecdotes of global talent in Oz, WNBA scout Alf Corriette returns to the pod, NBL1 Assistant Coach Em Palmer and Kerry Waller newly appointed Adelaide Lightning PR & media assistant round out the discussion.It’s our final podcast for 2025 as we welcome a pod break… so from the STB community to our listeners around the world - Happy New Year, wishing all a safe and Happy 2026!Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

In our third installment of Shooting The Breeze Hoops Biz we’re privileged to be joined by Head of Brand Marketing at Molten, Noa Hasegawa.Molten are synonymous with global sporting goods, but in the basketball world Molten basketballs are the epitome of style, functionality and represent global hoops as the chosen basketball at FIBA competitions. In this Hoops Biz feature we get into the business of basketballs. Heading up the global brand marketing Noa gives us a look into their brand positioning, Molten’s North Star, what’s integral to their business, and how that translates across every corner of the world. It's a fascinating look at not only the goods and some innovative ancillary products but Molten's social impact, on a topic we’re 100% aligned on - women’s hoops!Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Shooting The Breeze was LIVE from the Quaycentre with returning special guests Hoops Capital CEO & GM Chris ‘CP’ Pongrass & former Flame Vanessa Panousis.Tune in to a candid and lively Thanksgiving pre-game special, as we recall the enormous changes, both good & challenging as CP steps down after 6 seasons at Hoops Capital.This conversation covered a lot of different subjects including some updates ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round in January, and the community spirit of the Flames that goes beyond just wins and losses.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

From across the ditch, Tauihi Aotearoa player Hannah Hank joins Shooting The Breeze with NZ experts Linden Moore & Maia Williamson behind the mic.Hannah has notched up an amazing couple of years, straight out of college at Clemson in the ACC she’s played in Europe, joined inaugural WNBL team Geelong, represented the Gangurrus Australia’s 3x3 National squad, and is posting up an impressive MVP ranking season at Tauranga Whai in NZ.What’s equally impressive is her top notch character, and we’re grateful for Hannah’s openness in sharing her journey, the doubts along the way to the self assuredness from hard work and representing herself and basketball as Hannah Hank Inc. in the work she performs on and off court.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Linden Moore NZ channel: Linden NZ on IGMaia Williamson: Maia on IGJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on Instaand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

We’re thrilled to have young gun Isobel ‘Izzy’ Borlase join us.After a stellar debut with accompanying accolades at her home town club, the Adelaide Lightning, Izzy has made a huge statement at her new club, the Bendigo Spirit, averaging 22ppg so far this season and Player of the Round in Rd4, ‘I think it's got everything I need at this moment, like I came here to get better at basketball…’Izzy shares the happy days at the start of her pro-career, but she also understands the opportunities and mindset growth that can come with this chapter of her hoops journey. We get a wonderful look into the goals she's set herself on the world stage of the WNBA, the upcoming Women's World Cup as well as the off court fun with her roomies - fellow teammates Oli Pollerd & Kelsey Rees.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Kerry Waller: courtside_coffee-catchupJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on Instaand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Catch up on Shooting The Breeze WNBL Drive-Time LIVE Pod, our first Drive-Time live-pod!Listen in as our panel, Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller and Em Palmer take a rearview glance of what’s been riveting and closely fought games in the first 3 rounds of the WNBL.We touch on some key take-outs early in the season, with some great courtside & post game presser insights from the WNBL teams as the season gets to a physical start. Mixing it up with some early injury woes, exciting team play as well as moving parts with the imports.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Kerry Waller: courtside_coffee-catchupEm Palmer: Em on IGJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on Instaand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

It's Tauihi Aotearoa time!Shooting The Breeze checks-in with NZ experts Linden Moore host of Pas(Sport) Pods and SkySports NZ correspondent Maia Williamson to wrap Round 4 of the Tauihi League that’s now in its fourth season. Our dynamic NZ duo shares more on HoopZine (collab with BNZ Northern Kahu GM Jo Caird) and the phenomenal impact Aussie players are having on the Tauihi NZ league.Linden and Maia slice and dice the deep talent pool of an ever-evolving league, from established NZ stars knocking at the door of the Tall Ferns and hot shooting Aussie imports to the emerging Kiwi talent creating buzz in the Rapid League.SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the latest from Shooting The Breeze… wherever you get your podcasts.Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Linden Moore NZ channel: Linden NZ on IGMaia Williamson: Maia on IGJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on Instaand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Shooting The Breeze Series 8 and the WNBL 2026 Opener magically combine!! In a pre-game podcast both Head Coaches, Flyers Kristi Harrower & Capitals Paul Goriss join hosts Paul Camillos & Michelle Hocking as we get hyped for the prime time league launch at John Cain Arena!!Both teams boast exciting line-ups, after big off-season changes to their squads. These two teams didn’t meet in the pre-season so we get to experience their very first match up as the first game of the season we get into the emotions, the squad line ups and their anticipation for a tough, tight season!!Enjoy!SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on Instaand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

It’s Volume 2 of Hoops Biz by Shooting The Breeze and we’re joined by unconventional economics professor Dr. David Berri.A leading sports economist and professor at Southern Utah University, he knows how to challenge conventional wisdom when talking about economics and sports. Using a wonderful mix of human stories, economic theory and a dose of healthy journalistic skepticism he’s got lots of examples you can wrap your head around - which is how we like it!Cue dramatic music (yep he studied a minor in music) as the WNBA and women's sports more broadly enters the chat.He's published multiple articles on sports economics, authored and co-authored several books on the business of sports with an increasing focus on women’s sports, as highlighted in David’s latest book Slaying The Trolls, co-authored with Nefertiti Walker, researches the explosion of women’s sports amidst online vitriol and systemic discrimination setting the stage for the current battle unfolding within the WNBA.This podcast was taped just before Davids’ recent article ‘What it Would Look Like to Pay WNBA Players What They Deserve’ was published in The New York Times. This article covers the very topic we dive into in this podcast — the WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which expires at the end of October and is generating huge headlines.Forecasting how things might play out with the CBA makes for an intriguing but realistic look into human behaviour.The outcome of this negotiation will influence women’s sports globally as the WNBA once again navigates uncharted territory for women's basketball and women’s sports more widely.Enjoy!Make sure to subscribe, and share with anyone who wants to learn more about Hoops Biz.David via his Website: David BerriJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on Instaand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Catch up on Shooting The Breeze Bonus LIVE Pod, we hype the inaugural Townsville Tip-Off, with hosts Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller (from Courtside Coffee Catch up podcast) and introducing Em Palmer. First things first is a quick update on WNBA playoffs in a seismic news day.In a first for the WNBL, all eight teams will battle it out for three days of women’s hoops pre-season action along with a whole lot of community activations by She Hoops across tropical North Queensland.Even without a few imports this early look into the WNBL teams is a taste tester for the WNBL season launching on October 18 at John Cain Arena.We whet our appetite with the smorgasbord of incoming talent, new combo’s and stalwarts with off-season updates and insights ahead of the under new ownership, new look WNBL.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Kerry Waller: courtside_coffee-catchupEm Palmer: Em on IGJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on InstaThreads: Shooting The Breeze on Threadsand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Two #WNWBL Perth Wheelcats' legends Amber Merritt & Georgia Inglis, both having represented Australia in wheelchair basketball at the highest level and tear up the court in competition are making their mark together undertaking their best era yet - motherhood & hoops!!A new dawn for Aussie Women’s Wheelchair basketball is here! It's our Series Seven wrap, make sure to subscribe to YouTube and your favourite podcast platform for upcoming content! Stay tuned…Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Amber Merritt: Amber on IGGeorgia Inglis: Georgia on IGJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on Instaand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Shooting The Breeze went LIVE. Listen back to STB's Paul Camillos and Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse from Southern Cross Stadium at Tuggeranong for the NBL1 National Pre-Elimination Finals.We get into Day 1 surprises and an overtime, preview Day 2 match-ups and go behind the scenes at NBL1 Nationals Weekend.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on Instaand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Leading the GEMS U19 back to the podium in an electrifying Silver medal campaign Coach Renae Garlepp takes us behind the scenes of the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup in Czechia and a talented squad of rising stars. As an NBL1 East Championship Coach, Renae Garlepp has experienced an amazing trajectory in her coaching journey in recent years. Winning an Oceania Gold with the Sapphires last year, she was awarded the FIBA U19 Womens World Cup’s Best Coach in the GEMS Silver Medal campaign. Renae mentors many up and coming future stars in her role not only at National level but also in NBL1 and as an assistant coach in the WNBL where alongside Head Coach Guy Molloy, guided the Sydney Flames to a gobsmacking playoffs berth despite several injuries.A great insight into the stories behind her coaching experience and approach in mentoring young aspiring players.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Coach Renae Garlepp on Socials: Renae on IGJoin Shooting The Breeze on socials -Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio SiteX/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on TwitterIG: Shooting The Breeze on Instaand LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn