Episodes
The 6 Nations comes to a thrilling climax this weekend, with Wales in pole position for the title. The Aussie Grand Prix gets the F1 season underway, loads of top class golf, and why World Rugby is missing the plot in a very big way with regards to their new global playing system.
Published 03/15/19
It has been nearly impossible to keep track of all the off-field happenings during the South Africa vs Australia test series. It was always going to be a highly-anticipated series, but it has delivered above and beyond like we could never have imagined. Ben comprehensively documents everything for you here, in a must listen to podcast.
Published 03/29/18
The SA vs AUS test series is drawing all kinds of fans in who don't want to miss a minute of the action. Ben keeps the intensity up by crossing the line on numerous occasions with Australian Dennis Freedman. Much to enjoy here, including Ben being accused of being the poster boy for political incorrectness.
Published 03/22/18
Ben welcomes Ray Wicksell back to studio for a special discussion around sprinting and the business of speed. He brings SA sprint sensation Thando Roto and his coach Hennie Kriel along for this, with the four them covering a multitude of topics in studio.
Published 03/15/18
While Ben takes a little golfing break, he prepares a little look back into the life of Sir Roger Bannister for you. More than just a sportsman, the late Sir Roger changed the sport of athletics forever, and created one of the most iconic moments in sport - going under the 4 minute mile barrier. Ben recaps on this while also bringing you the latest from the world of rugby and cricket.
Published 03/08/18
New month, new episode of TheBounce Show bringing you closer to the world of sport. Ben recaps on the latest headlines, what to look out for in March sports-wise, an Australian politician is put in her place about gender equality, and Kevin Sanders from Ultimate 10s comes in to talk about a very unique event. Then a special Formula 1 feature from a man within the industry who wishes to stay anonymous, while sharing some amazing insights to the sport.
Published 03/01/18
The much-anticipated Golf Digest Top 100 golf courses in South Africa edition is out. Ben interviews editor Stuart McLean on what goes into compiling the list, what courses are judged on, and how the list has evolved. Ryan Reid and Michelle van der Westhuizen from Fancourt join in on the conversation, talking about SA's no.1 course and the resort in general. Finally a special guest drops by to talk about some exciting content coming up on the show.
Published 02/22/18
This week Ben delves into innovation that could be the future of how we approach rugby at junior levels. Brendon Shields from Ruggo.net talks about his platform, and how we can all develop a greater understanding on how to play the game, and monitor our strengths and weaknesses with ease. Ottis Gibson under the spotlight, Ronaldo's Champions League 100, and so much more.
Published 02/15/18
Ben got to hit balls this week on the range with 2x World Long Drive champion Joe Miller. Get his thoughts on the growing game, how he got into it, and what makes him the champion he is. Then onto why the Proteas are so bad right now, and how this could be a long lasting thing. It's too cold at the Winter Olympics and the return of the Champions League.
Published 02/08/18
Ben gets up close and sort of personal with Usain Bolt, but the meeting leaves him with doubts on his hero's future path in sport. Wade Pretorius catches you up on the latest from the world of football. The Winter Olympics countdown and related stories... then what you have to look forward to sports-wise in February.
Published 02/01/18
Ben has been mulling over something for quite some time, and feels this week he should finally get it off his chest. It's the issue of Jacques Kallis... will he ever be honoured for the legend he is? Tough topic, but Ben dives into it - along with updating you on what else is happening in the world of sport right now.
Published 01/25/18
The Proteas are series winners against India. Ben picks up on the big stories around this, Lungi Ngidi's debut and if Virat Kohli is the captain India needs right now. The latest in SA rugby news with Tank Lanning, who actually has some insights on the Allister Coetzee situation, then some pre Winter Olympics excitement, and Ben's thoughts after playing the revamped Royal Johannesburg and Kensington East Course.
Published 01/18/18
This week Ben chats to Justin Woolford, Group CEO of Conqa Sports, about excellence in sport and the unique objective of his organisation. With the Ashes done and dusted, Dennis Freedman then returns to talk about England being average, and what we have to look forward to when Australia tours South Africa for Tests in March.
Published 01/11/18
Ben is back and raring to go with all the big sporting events you need to know about in 2018. Going from month to month, he previews all the big things you need to know about, and plan ahead for. Your sporting year starts right now!
Published 01/04/18
In the final episode of #TheBounceShow for 2017, Ben recaps the sporting year from January to December. All the big happenings and talking points, enjoy them right here.
Published 12/21/17
Ben returns from his epic road trip to the Cape Town 7s with a full pre-Christmas sports show. It involves Wham!, a lot of Bob Menery and a full recap of his time with the Suzuki Vitara which took him to the Cape Town 7s. All the big sports stories of this week also get a rundown so click on play and enjoy.
Published 12/14/17
This week on TheBounce Show Ben brings you a whole host of big name interviews. No seriously, he sat down with a bunch of important ex-footballers like Robbie Fowler, Ruud Gullit, Matthew Booth and Mark Fish to talk FIFA World Cup, Bafana and so much more. This is really quite a podcast.
Published 12/07/17
This week on TheBounce Show, Ben interviews Michael Varney from Varsity Sports about a special weekend of sport happening in Durban. Richard Asher then talks about a bold new rugby book that he's planning on writing, with Ben then recapping on his weekend at the Gary Player Invitational. This includes a megamix of insights from the Black Knight himself.
Published 11/30/17
With Bafana not making it to Russia, and France winning the #RWC2023 bid, Ben tries to move towards positive things. He chats to Graham Robinson from Premier Skills, finding out what the programme is about and what they are doing in South Africa this week. Then Bouwer Bosch comes into studio to talk about #LiefdeWen rugby development, and discuss some difficult topics in SA Rugby.
Published 11/16/17
The international rugby window fires up this weekend, so Ben chats to rugby man Zelim Nel. He gets his thoughts on the Boks' opening clash against the Irish, and the selection posers that Allister Coetzee faces on this tour. A look at Bafana Bafana's current situation, and all you need to know about the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Published 11/09/17
Ben returns from an interesting cricket trip to Rwanda last week. A trip that was only eclipsed by Dennis Freedman who had 15 crazy days in Pakistan. He joins Ben to reveal all from his trip, and the state of a country desperate for international cricket to return.
Published 11/02/17
Into the final leg of the rugby season, so Ben gets some heavyweight rugby insights into studio in the form of JW Coetzee. A return guest, JW shares his thoughts on the Springbok season so far, what they will look to gain out of the end of year tour, the Currie Cup, and SA's World Cup bid for 2023.
Published 10/26/17
Ben is back in studio to bring you the latest from the world of sport and provide you with two different featured discussions - national anthems in sport and Tiger's next comeback. Ben thinks they are both stupid and has plenty of reasons for why he thinks this.
Published 10/19/17
Kyle Porter is another one of Ben's favourite golf follows on social media. As head golf writer for CBS in America, Kyle is a golfing personality with a wealth of wisdom and insights on the current game. Catch their conversation here, along with the latest from the South African cricket and rugby world.
Published 10/12/17