Episodes
Owen McCormack joins us in the studio as we discuss how he has settled into life in Bristol, including his passion for Golf and a new-found love of Bristol City FC.On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:We discuss the news that work on the new Sporting Quarter at Ashton Gate is set to begin next yearWe discuss Owen’s attempt at growing a moustache Owen reveals how he has settled into life in Bristol so far with the FlyersOwen discusses his trips to Ashton Gate this seaso...
Published 11/15/24
Published 11/15/24
We take a deep dive into the early history of Bristol Flyers in our latest 20th Anniversary special, as we welcome former Director of Basketball at SGS / Filton College Danny James and former club captain Captain Gareth Till to the podcast, to learn more about the early formation of the club and its journey through the National League.On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:What was the basketball scene like in Bristol before the Flyers was formed?Danny and Gareth reminisce on...
Published 11/09/24
We’re joined by high-flyer Kendall Lewis on this weeks show, as he talks us through his career path to becoming a professional basketball player with the Bristol Flyers.On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:Producer Jesse talks us through the video review system in the ENBLHow has Kendall settled into life in Bristol?Kendall talks us through his favourite Flyers plays so far this seasonWhat does Kendall like to do in his spare time away from basketball?Kendall talks us throu...
Published 11/01/24
Corey Samuels joins us in the studio to talk us through his journey through the Flyers player pathway into the Men’s first team squad.On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:How did Corey balance a pro career alongside studying at Masters at UWE Bristol?A nod to Corey’s background and how his family first moved to BristolWe learn more about how the new-look squad are bonding behind-the-scenesCorey tells us all about his new mentoring venture off the court Corey gives us f...
Published 10/24/24
We travel back to the 2018/19 season in the first of our series of 20th Anniversary special episodes of the Flyers Podcast, as we welcome Justin Gray to the show to reminisce on his time with the club.Justin joined the Flyers in 2018 for his rookie season out of Texas Tech University, and has enjoyed a career that has seen him play in Kosovo, Portugal, Poland, Greece and Germany last season, where he played for Flyers’ recent ENBL opponents Bamberg Baskets.Now playing in Italy’s Serie A for P...
Published 10/19/24
Newly-appointed co-captain Leslee Smith joins us in the studio test his decision-making skills with our series of ‘Captain’s Dilemmas’.On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:Leslee Smith on what it means to be named co-captain this seasonLes talks us through his decision to return for his fifth season with the FlyersHow have the new members of the team settled into the squad?Les on his Lionel Richie Halloween costume last seasonWe talk about Leslee’s coaching work in the comm...
Published 10/11/24
The team are away in Denmark - so we welcome Flyers CEO Lisa Knights back to the podcast to tell us all about the work that has gone in behind the scenes to form Super League Basketball in just 10 weeks.On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:We read out some of the fan comments from our previous episodeLisa Knights explains how challenging the last 10 weeks have been for clubs up and down the countryWhere do you even start when it comes to building a league from scratch?Lisa ...
Published 10/04/24
The Bristol Flyers Podcast is BACK for the 2024/25 season and is now powered by MatchdayLive!Joel and Sam make their long-awaited return to the studio to discuss all the goings on over the summer, including the launch of Super League Basketball!On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by MatchdayLive:A timeline of events that led to the demise of the British Basketball LeagueWe discuss the launch of SLB and the work that been put in to ensure the return of top-flight basketballWhat goes in to ...
Published 09/25/24
The long-awaited return of the LIVE audience episode has arrived!Join over 200 happy podcast listeners as we wrap up the 2023/24 season - featuring interviews with all the players and staff, including a fan Q&A at the end.The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners w...
Published 05/16/24
We welcome Flyers fans Sam Comley and Amy Atkinson from the Bristol Flyers Supporters Club back to the podcast, to reveal the winners of their 2024 end of season awards, as voted for by the fansThe Flyers Supporters Club is an independently-ran group on Facebook, for members of the Flyers Family to get together and discuss all things Flyers and British Basketball.Over the past few weeks’ supporters have been voting on the following categories:Defensive Player of the YearSixth Man of the YearF...
Published 05/09/24
We’re joined by Flyers super fan Matt Hardy to break down all the action from Game 1 of the Flyers’ Playoff Quarter-Final against Cheshire Phoenix.On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains:We bring news of our podcast season finale in front of a LIVE audienceMatt Hardy gives his reflections on the 2023/24 seasonMatt lifts the lid on how he grew to love the FlyersWe discuss all the key moments from Game 1 of the Quarter-FinalWhat are the keys to coming out on top on Game 2What adjust...
Published 05/02/24
Levi Bradley joins us on the podcast to help us preview our Playoff Quarter-Final series against the Cheshire Phoenix.On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains:We paint the playoff picture with a look at the final regular season standingsLevi’s thoughts on the end of the 2023/24 Regular SeasonLevi Bradley on facing his former club Cheshire Phoenix in the Playoff Quarter-FinalsWhat are the keys to coming out on top against Cheshire?A look at the form guide coming into the PlayoffsLoo...
Published 04/25/24
We welcome Bristol Flyers Barber Jay Morris-Campbell to the show, as we turn the studio into our very own Enhanced Barbershop. On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: Te’Jon Lucas gets a fresh trim from Jay the BarberTe’Jon’s mum gets a shoutout from the Sunday Night Breakdown PodcastWe learn more about the Enhanced Barbershop and their partnership with the FlyersTe’Jon gives his thoughts on the season and previews the playoffsWe talk video games and the famous COD squadTe’Jon...
Published 04/17/24
WE (finally) got Tevin Olison on the pod to discuss his second season with the Flyers and much more! On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: Tevin shares his thoughts on the Flyers’ season so farHow has Tevin adjusted to his new role on the team this season Tevin reflects on the British Basketball League All-Star gameHow has Tevin’s brother inspired his professional basketball career?Tevin takes on our quickfire questionsA round up of the latest news around the British Basketball...
Published 04/10/24
We welcome Elliott Wade from our parters at Hoopin’N’Lootin back to the podcast to rate EVERY British Basketball League jersey this season. On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: We learn more about Hoopin’N’Lootin and Elliott’s journey to sponsoring the FlyersA look back on the Flyers ENBL quarter-final second leg against BC SiauliaiProducer Dan shows us his final package of the seasonWe preview this weekend’s doubleheader against Plymouth and CheshireElliott rates EVERY...
Published 03/28/24
We take you behind-the-scenes at the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star game, featuring a series of exclusive interviews with our All-Star guests. On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: Brad Greene talks us through his All-Star preparationsWe speak to Sheffield Sharks legend Mike Tuck to preview the dunk contestHoopsfix founder Sam Neter on a potential outdoor court renovation project in BristolBritish Basketball League commentator Daniel Routledge gives us a brief...
Published 03/21/24
We take the podcast back on the road to our annual Bristol Flyers sponsors basketball tournament! On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: We meet our loyal partners at the tournament, with each team being coached by a Flyers first team playerSam draws a forfeit from the bucketWe break down the first leg of the ENBL playoff quarter final against BC SiauliaiA look back at the 37 point drubbing of Leicester RidersWhat is player index, plus minus, and how do we use it to calculate a...
Published 03/14/24
We welcome Bristol Flyers CEO Lisa Knights back to the podcast for our International Women’s Day special. On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: Lisa reflects on the her first six months as Bristol Flyers CEOWhat role can Bristol Sport play in helping promote our Women’s programme at SGS College?We reflect on the Flyers Women’s recent game against Loughborough Riders, which was a sellout crowd for the very first timeLisa lifts the lid on the challenges that Women face in the...
Published 03/08/24
We take the podcast up the road to Burra Bristol to meet co-owner and Bristol Bears star Jake Heenan and launch a brand new partnership with the Bristol Flyers. On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: Jake Heenan shares his love for Basketball and the Bristol FlyersWe discuss the many links between Bristol Flyers and Bristol BearsJake meets Flyers captain Raphell Thomas-Edwards for the very first timeWho could lift more in the gym between Brad Greene vs Max Lahiff?Jake takes on...
Published 02/29/24
We’re joined by our newest Flyer Max Cooper on this week’s episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: The Flyers Supporters Club have made a sign for Pasquale LandolfiMax reflects on his time with the club so farWhat led to Max joining Bristol Flyers?Max shares his hobbies outside of basketball, including streaming on Twitch and playing golfWhat would it take for an Irish team to join the British Basketball League?Brad Greene is named a...
Published 02/22/24
We’re joined by Rowell Graham-Bell, with a brief appearance form Raphell Thomas-Edwards on this week’s episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: Raph and Rowe share their experience of trying basketball commentary for the very first timeRowell gives us an update on his return to playRowe tells us how him and Raph first met at junior levelWe learn more about Rowell’s new sweet business - Soak and Drip CandyKeddy Johnson receives a milky bar...
Published 02/14/24
Corey and Pasquale take on hosting duties for this week’s episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast. On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: Producer Dan sits on the naughty step for last week’s podcast blunderCorey and Pasquale reflect on the 2023/24 season so farWe listen to some of Corey and Pasquale’s WhatsApp voice memosCorey and Pasquale take on quest fire questions about their fellow teammatesWe’re joined by Rob Atkinson from Webgains to learn more about their Affiliate...
Published 02/08/24
We learn more about Keddy Johnson’s journey into professional basketball on this week’s episode of the Flyers podcast - powered by Webgains.  On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: Keddy reflects on the Flyers ENBL Group stage and what it means to (officially) make the playoffsHear from Keddy on how he’s settled into life in the UKKeddy reveals all on his recent wrist injury and his return to actionWe discuss THAT viral layup that now has over 5million views on InstagramKeddy...
Published 02/03/24
It's Just Joel, Sam and Dan on this week's pod, as the rest of the team were in Denmark for their ENBL clash against Svendborg Rabbits. On this week’s show - proudly sponsored by Webgains: We break down the Flyers 63-86 win over the Svendborg RabbitsA look at all the possible ENBL playoff permutationsCoach Kapoulas joins us on the line to reflect on the ENBL group stageA look at the latest news around the British Basketball LeagueWe look ahead to this weekend's British Basketball League...
Published 01/26/24