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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

We take a trip back to a pre-podcast time for Shooting The Breeze & women’s hoops!Keyan ‘Coach K’ Kramer, sports commentator, radio broadcast producer & MC joins us to wind back the clock in a nostalgic podcast that’s a testament to the early days of WNBL commentary at the start of the post mainstream media era… and Shooting The Breeze origins.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Keyan on Insta: Keyan on IGJoin us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

Catch up on our LIVE Shooting The Breeze collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we continue our WNBL updates including the great outcome that Adelaide remains part of the league. We also celebrate the recent run of success for our Aussie Womens National Teams - Asia Cup Gold for the Opals, back on the podium for GEMS with a Silver, and we were live between Gangurrus games in Jakarta at their latest womens series, a tournament where they eventually earned a Silver. But it's not all roses for women's hoops as WNBA players are currently battling for improved terms in their CBA.Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!WNBL Pulse is on IG: WNBL Pulse InstaJoin Shooting The Breeze socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

Gangurrus Assistant Coach Hannah Lowe is the latest recruit as part of Australia’s prep in the 3x3 boom. She talks Growth & Grit in a whirlwind 3x3 year for the Gang!Despite falling short in the QF to World Champs the Netherlands, the squad have earned a Champions Cup podium, their 3rd consecutive Asia Cup Gold, first place at the Mongolia Women’s Series and were undefeated in the World Cup group phase just this year. We take a moment to reflect after a hectic few months on the growth of 3x3 globally, the unprecedented number of fans in Mongolia and the Gangurrus evolving brand and hype.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Coach Hannah on IG: Coach Hannah LoweJoin us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

Globally, women’s hoops is on the rise, and more eyes are on Aussie Women's Hoops than ever before.We take an international lens to some series 7 highlights:No. 186: Alford Corriette's NY State of Play No. 191 Hannah Dodd - Birmingham & BeyondNo. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA2028EXPRESS BONUS: Jennie Sager on CBA and WNBL updatesNo. 205: Hoops Biz Vol.1 Broadcast with Tracey Holmes and Lance PeateyEnjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast with Tracey Holmes, Lance Peatey and host Paul Camillos. The broadcast landscape is shifting, particularly for women’s sports, can it emerge from the shadows to take its place front and centre.Women’s sports is growing in popularity and gaining more attention so we’re looking at key drivers elevating the professional game, and how things are changing.It’s an exciting time for women’s hoops with amazing possibilities as well as challenges and commercial opportunities so we’re digging deeper into a side of the sport we don’t often see.Make sure to subscribe, and share with anyone who wants to learn more about Hoops Biz.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!39:57: Cultural awareness and growth of 3x3Join us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

Women’s hoops is on the rise but there’s so much more to the sport than the game we see played out on the floor, So that’s why we’re releasing The Hoops Biz series of pods where we pull back the curtain on the business side of the game. We’ve got some interesting things planned so don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already so you don’t miss an episode.Catch us on socials and our website shootingthebreeze.mediaBio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

In this pod we’re joined by Nat Hurst to talk about the Trans-Tasman Throwdown, the Tall Ferns and the future of New Zealand women’s basketball.Alongside Coach Nat, dynamic Kiwi hoops duo Linden Moore and Maia Williamson are front and centre for this pod as they discuss players, the games and how a young Tall Ferns squad faced the No.2 in the world - the Opals!But there’s more to this pod than just the Trans-Tasman series. We get into the culture of the team and how the team is setting itself up for the future.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Linden NZ on Insta: Linden NZMaia on Insta: Maia WilliamsonJoin STB on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

STB was Live from Adelaide Entertainment Centre with special guest Laura Hodges, ABPA board member and former Opal. It’s the inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown game between the Opals Vs Tall Ferns. We cover some key player stories, ranging from debutants to second chances. We get caught up in the palpable excitement in Adelaide amongst the hoops community as well as angst for it’s WNBL team.*We’re grateful for Laura’s insight as an ABPA baord member and former WNBL player in advocating around the recent grounbreaking CBA… and more! It’s a big chat, teeming with insights and emotion. Cheers Adelaide!!*the continuation of an Adelaide team in the league was announced the following morningEnjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

Catch up on our live podcast collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we continue our series on WNBL 2.0. We’re looking at it from the clubs point of view and a ground breaking CBA along with a wider look at the ecosystem around the league.The breaking news around the Adelaide Lightning makes one thing clear - clubs must prepare for a different WNBL.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!WNBL Pulse on IG: @wnblpulseJoin us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

A bonus pod with the WNBL CEO Jennie Sager in a huge week of league news. On the heels of a ground breaking Collective Bargaining Agreement and the uncertainty around Adelaide, 8th team and free agency.A fast-track pod to get a handle on where things are at.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

In STB’s 200th podcast we celebrate and hype the upcoming Trans-Tasman Throwdown showcasing the rising talent across the pacific in Australia & Aotearoa. A great opportunity for the Opals & Tall Ferns squads to play together and against each other on the international stage ahead of Asia Cup in July in China. Also a chance to build chemistry and much needed game time for the up and coming talent that will feature many new faces throughout the tournament.The Trans Tasman Throwdown begins 7 May in a 3-game series in Adelaide, Sunshine Coast and Hamilton, NZ.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Guests:Linden Moore (NZ): Linden Moore (nz_nbl_girl)Kerry Waller: Kerry Waller (Courtside Coffee Catch-up)Maia Williamson: Maia WilliamsonJoin us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

She’s a five-time WNBL Champ, with 2 back-to-backs and one of the most impactful imports Australian basketball has ever seen.Kelsey Griffin aka ‘KG23’ is a leader, a visionary, a baller and one of the best storytellers we’ve been privileged to have on the pod!KG23 shares her journey of gratitude across a prolific career on and off the court, lifting her teammates and community in her pursuit of connection and purpose.Her foray and impact in broadcast commentary at the FIBA Women’s World Cup is a joy to hear about and many listeners will appreciate how truly lucky we are to have her downunder!Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Kelsey Griffin on IG: kelseyg23Join us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

Catch up on our live podcast collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we unpack the stories, expectations and speculation swirling around WNBL 2.0. We share our thoughts and take a look down the road.The new owners officially took over the league on April 2 in a move that’s got high expectations from all WNBL fans but already seems to have encountered some questions from the clubs.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!WNBL Pulse on IG: @wnblpulseJoin STB on socials -Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreezeTwitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePodIG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/

It’s a special privilege hosting 2 well-travelled veterans of the WNBL and more recently each playing different roles this upcoming NBL1 season. Warwick Senators NBL1 West player & inaugural NBL1 champ Nat Burton re-joins STB to share her on-going journey in mindset coaching as part of Enriched Athletes, alongside guest co-host NBL1 South Sandringham Sabres Assistant Coach Britt Smart of bsmartbasketball.comYou're in for a treat as they both open up on the possibilities when supported in the right way, and what that could look like in the hoop’s world.We are grateful to Nat and Britt for sharing their thoughts and experiences, giving us an insight into unleashing potential on and off the court, in a truly universal theme.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Nat Burton 'Enriched Athletes’ : https://www.enrichedathletes.comBritt Smart 'bsmartbasketball' : https://bsmartbasketball.com/product/the-smart-baller-program/Join us on our socials -Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreezeTwitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePodIG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/

We’re grateful to be joined again by Aussie hoops legend Coach Sandy Brondello who recently extended her role as the Australian Opals Head Coach till #LA2028 Olympics and is the Head Coach of the reigning WNBA Champs NY Liberty. We get a fascinating look into the Liberty, the WNBA and its meteoric rise within the sporting landscape as well as Coach Brondello’s take on our Aussie talent, the Opals sisterhood & the phenomenal WNBL season that was wrapping up at the time of taping along with the league’s beckoning future after 44 years and impact on the hoops community.Special guest co-host Alford Corriette runs point on all things NY Liberty, Alford joined us recently on the pod * in covering his home team the Liberty’s first ‘chip and what’s been a season of unprecedented growth for the team and the W.Wide ranging and compelling we cover the evolution of the game on and off court and the strong ties between the W and WNBL, per Coach Brondello “…it truly is a global game”.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!(*) No. 186: Alford Corriete NY State of Play:  apple.co/4fDePTH |  spoti.fi/4i4haZqJoin us on our socials -Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreezeTwitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePodIG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/

In STB's first live pod connecting speakers from around Australia, co-hosts’ Paul Camillos in NSW, Jacinta Govind in Qld, and Kerry Waller in South Australia, chat ahead of the much anticipated Game 2 of the WNBL Grand Finals between home team Townsville Fire and minor premiers Bendigo Spirit.Despite an early tech glitch in a true live moment, in and amongst Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Qld, our experts weigh in on the exciting clash between 2 very different teams - the Spirits finals savvy veterans against the Fires highly talented up and coming roster.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Jacinta hosts NBL1 East Got Game: https://www.instagram.com/eastgotgame/ and Kerry’s new pod: courtside_coffee-catchup starts soonJoin STB on our socials -Bio.site: https://bio.site/shootingthebreezeTwitter: https://x.com/TheBreezePodIG: https://www.instagram.com/shootingthebreezepod/and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreezepod/