Episode 218 - Queensland's Dan Reid on his Super Globe debut, USA in the Panam Games, Great Britain in World Championship qualifiers
A bonus podcast for true handball nerds as we delve into the exploits of Australian, US and British sides in action. The first section of the episode is available to all here and you can listen to the full show on patreon.com/handballhour We speak to University of Queensland goalkeeper and Patreon subscriber Dan Reid as prepares for his IHF Super Globe debut next week and looks ahead to facing Champions League winners Magdeburg. We also check in on the USA's Panamerican Games campaign in Chile and Great Britain face Finland in World Championship Qualification - their first home game in 10 years.
2 Marras 202322min
Episode 217 - A Krisis in Kiel? Widening gap in women's handball, Europe's best competition back and bigger than ever
While they're cruising in Europe, domestic action has been a nightmare for THW Kiel. We try to break it down and hear from Magnus Landin and Samir Bellahcene following their win over Kielce last week. Portugal's Patricia Lima and Netherlands' Lois Abbingh speak to us after their entertaining EHF EURO 2024 Qualifier and we look at a scenario where damage limitation could book a ticket to the expanded women's championship. Plus, handball hipsters' favourite competition, the European League, begins with a whopping 32-team group phase and the return of some old faces.
17 Loka 20231h 9min
Episode 216 - Stick or Twist with the Men's Champions League
We play a game of Stick or Twist with the current early-season positions in the EHF Champions League and discuss how the 16 teams have fared so far. Can Magdeburg bounce back, is Kolstad already a failure and why did we ever doubt Barca?
6 Loka 20231h 7min
The Morning Club - 26 September: Hong Kong coach Kim Ekdahl du Rietz on his first Asian Games experience, life and handball culture
We're making the first of our two Morning Club episodes this week available for everyone to enjoy! You can access bonus Morning Club podcasts every week if you join us on patreon.com/handballhour. Chris speaks to Kim Ekdahl du Rietz, who has just experienced his first championship as a coach as he led Hong Kong's men's team to the Asian Games, facing Qatar and South Korea in an incredibly tough group. The former Sweden, PSG and Rhein-Neckar Löwen left back speaks about living his happiest life in Hong Kong, how he got involved with the team and how their enthusiasm and dedication keeps them all battling against the odds.
26 Syys 202322min
Episode 215 - Danijela Vekic on the entertaining start to the Women's EHF Champions League
Eurohandball reporter Danijela Vekic joins us to talk all things Women's EHF Champions League as we break down the first two rounds of the competition, jump into the main storylines and predict how things will unfold in this wide-open competition. If you haven't already, the busy start to the season is the perfect time to join us on patreon.com/handballhour and access extra content on the regular.
21 Syys 202349min
Episode 214 - Breaking down Group B of the Men's Champions League
With the EHF Champions League about to throw off, we question the big contenders' credentials, interesting signings, highlight matches and make some very contrasting predictions.
13 Syys 202339min
Episode 213 - Breaking down Group A of the Men's Champions League
With the EHF Champions League about to throw off, we look at the big questions, weird and wonderful signings, highlight matches and make our predictions
13 Syys 202333min
Episode 212 - Bumper Bundesliga preview with Björn Pazen and Sascha Staat
What a duo to have on for a Bundesliga preview! Björn Pazen and Sascha Staat give us their insights on each of the teams in Germany's top flight, from yo-yo teams to title contenders and, of course, whether it will be another season of midtable obscurity for Melsungen.
28 Elo 20231h 9min
