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Shooting The Breeze
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Tune in to our women’s hoops and women in hoops podcast.
Host Paul Camillos and our crew of STB contributors, cover the latest from professional leagues through to grassroots and community.
From our home Australia and across the world we have fresh takes on inspiring athletes, amazing Coaches and behind the scenes trailblazers from the global women's basketball landscape.
We also look at the business and broadcast side of the game while watching women's hoops grow and reach new heights.
Follow Shooting The Breeze on Twitter: @theBreezePod IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedIn
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No. 234: Agnes Emma-Nnopu The Winning Circle
4d ago00:54:52Tap to summarizeAgnes Emma-Nnopu is that winning combination of A high IQ player and an avid learner.She’s applied her quest for knowledge both on and off court so it’s no wonder her AIS Head Coach and basketball legend Kristen Veal pronounced '…winning comes where Agnes is’. In a free-flowing conversation that truly shows her life, interests and what she embodies, you get the picture that Agnes can rise to the occasion and take on any challenges she faces.She’s part of the reigning NBL1 National Champions, the Knox Raiders who are looking to stamp their authority on the NBL1 South again.An Australian National Junior medalist, Agnes debuted in the WNBL last season as part of the Sydney Flames in a challenging season that gave us glimpses of what could be and now, she’s gearing for a switch up reminiscent of her final milestone college season at TCU.Proudly flying the flag of her Nigerian roots, we’re grateful to Agnes for sharing her fascinating and unique journey.It really is the true spirit of an Aussie success story.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Agnes Emma-Nnopu: Agnes Emma-Nnopu 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
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No. 233: ANZAC Day Live pod with Comets’ Chantel Horvat & Ceara Leavai
3w ago00:42:00Tap to summarizeSTB celebrates it’s 6th year LIVE from Comets Stadium on ANZAC Day in the NBL1 Easts Round 4, Sydney Comets Vs Norths Bears with Comets Chantel Horvat and from the front office Ceara Leavai.Making the move to the Sydney Comets, we play it back with Chantel in her first WNBL ‘chip a couple of months ago, her college years and the historic NCAA championship for her alma mater UCLA. Front and centre is the growth and love the NBL1 East is getting from across the nation with more and more players trekking to the East Coast in what is the youngest of the conferences. Ceara gives us the inside on the evolution of the East and taking different paths to reach your goals!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
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No. 232: Tough4T the legacy continues - Cynthia & Terei Mangakahia & guest co-host Vanessa Panousis
Apr 1700:47:56Tap to summarizeHonouring Tiana ’T’ Mangakahia, ahead of what would have been her 31st birthday, this episode is the full release of an intimate reflection on Tiana’s life, her battle with breast cancer and the heartwarming story of her family and close friends who stood with her in this difficult journey.Former professional baller, Vanessa Panousis co-hosts alongside T’s family in a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a young woman who overcame incredible challenges to battle breast cancer for many years while staying connected to the game she loved, always hopeful and living her life to the full.In doing so Tiana not only let people in on her journey, but used her story and hoops platform to raise awareness for young women especially.Now her hearts desire to continue that legacy is coming to life with her foundation Tough4T.Stay Tuned.Want to support or be involved… Website: Tough4TTough4T Email: Tough4t@gmail.comDon’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
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No. 231: Hoops Biz Vol. 4: The C+ Suite - Complexity, Curiousity & Collaboration with Fleur McIntyre & guest co-host Kelsey Griffin
Apr 301:07:59Tap to summarizeWe’re grateful to returning guests Phoenix Mercury Assistant General Manager Fleur McIntyre and special guest co-host, Bendigo Spirit Captain Kelsey Griffin for an eye-opening Hoops Biz episode from the C+ Suite.It’s an insightful exchange between two trailblazers in women’s basketball and a real privilege to tap into their hoops smarts as we dive into the world of the ever-changing all-encompassing WNBA Front Office amidst the spectacular growth of women’s hoops both in the US and around the world.Taped in the 24 hours leading up to the verbal agreement coming out of the in-person marathon CBA negotiations in Manhattan, we highlight the unpredictable landscape of professional sports in what Fleur predicts will be ‘…the most chaotic Free Agency in the history of the WNBA’, as well as the remarkable progress achieved on and off-court in women’s hooops.A masterclass in transitioning from the bubble of an on-court team to the labyrinth of the front office, it touches on overarching themes of navigating complexity, innovating with curiosity and achieving extraordinary results through collaboration.Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Fleur McIntyre: Fleur on InstagramKG23: Kelsey on InstagramJoin 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
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No. 230: STB & WNBL Pulse... some good stuff a WNBL Retrospective
Mar 2000:44:51Tap to summarizeThe first season of the new WNBL era wrapped recently in spectacular fashion, the Opals went undefeated in the Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Istanbul cementing their FIBA Women’s World Cup ranking and we take a minute for a WNBL26 retrospective and get excited for a new NBL1 chapter!We got to see some really glorious finals basketball and amazing crowds, a nail biting season with some hook turns but most importantly big forward strides. Host Paul Camillos is joined by UCCaps court announcer Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we shoot the breeze on the WNBL… and some other good hoops stuff too.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
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No. 229: Tall Ferns New Wave with Linden Moore & Maia Williamson
Mar 600:56:34Tap to summarizeWith 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
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No. 228: Let Her Stay In The Game with Madel Guevarra & Isay Aurellado
Feb 2000:50:56Tap to summarizeAhead 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
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No. 227: WNBL (awards) Purple Reign
Feb 600:43:20Tap to summarizeWNBL 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
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No. 226: Bonus Pink Hoops with Cynthia & Terei Mangakahia & guest co-host Vanessa Panousis
Jan 2400:17:04Tap to summarizeA 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
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No. 225: Issy Morgan's Got The Right Stuff
Jan 2300:58:15Tap to summarizeA 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
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