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All You Need Is A Ball

Voiceworks Sport
Welcome to the world of freestyle with All You Need Is A Ball, the official podcast of the World Freestyle Football Association. Freestyle Football athlete and guru Daniël Rooseboom will guide you through all the tricks and speak to all the big personalities from one of the biggest sports in the world that you've never heard of. Follow or hit subscribe today and never miss a trick from the world of freestyle football. Remember, all you need is a ball!
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Episodes

Daniel Rooseboom on 15 years in freestyle and juggling teddy bears

Normally Daniel Rooseboom is the man asking the questions. But now he’s answering them! Pekko ‘PeGe’ Piirto sat down with the Dutch freestyler at Red Bull Street Style in Croatia to discuss his journey in the sport, where he sees freestyle heading next, his friendship with Palle and even the time he won a competition by juggling a teddy bear! All You Need Is A Ball is the official podcast of the WFFA and is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA. Voiceworks: Sport: https://voicework...

Nov 15, 202238 min

Steve Gray on the UK scene and how social media impacts freestyle

Steve Gray is the UK country leader for the WFFA and has performed at places like Old Trafford and Anfield. In this chat recorded at Red Bull Street Style in Pula, Steve dives in to his freestyle journey, the pros and cons of social media in the sport and how he balances competing with organising events and more. All You Need Is A Ball is the official podcast of the WFFA and is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA. Voiceworks: Sport: https://voiceworkssport.com | WFFA: https://the...

Nov 08, 202231 min

The voice of Freestyle, Lorenzo Pinciroli

3, 2, 1… it’s Lorenzo! Freestyle football’s iconic Italian MC is the latest guest on All You Need Is A Ball. From his basketball origins to being adopted as the voice of freestyle, find out more about the best moustache in freestyle in this chat with host Daniel Rooseboom recorded at Red Bull Street Style 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 01, 202235 min

"I ask myself is it all worth it?" - Freestyle legend PWG on his future and more

Philip Warren Gertsson - a.k.a. PWG - is one of the sport's most recognisable figures. First learning to freestyle in 2006, PWG has been at the top of the game for many years. But does he still have the burning desire to win? Are other things more important than being a champion? Will he soon retire from competing altogether? Find out in this chat with host Daniel Rooseboom recorded at Red Bull Street Style 2022. All You Need Is A Ball is the official podcast of the WFFA and is produced by Voice...

Oct 25, 202241 min

WFFA president Steve Elias on pioneering Freestyle and being mistaken for Zinedine Zidane

Steve Elias is an OG in the Freestyle scene, landing tricks with a ball before the term 'Freestyle' was even thought of. In this chat with host Daniel Rooseboom, the now WFFA president discusses how he started in the 80s, how the sport has helped to shape him and even the time he was likened to a French football legend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 202238 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Freestyle legend Brynjar Fagerli bows out at Red Bull Street Style

The Fagerli brothers are the most famous family in Freestyle and have been dominating the scene for the last few years. But following this year's World Championships in Pula, older brother Brynjar has decided to retire from competitions. On this episode of All You Need Is A Ball: The Official WFFA Podcast, host Daniel Rooseboom caught up with the legendary Norwegian at Red Bull Street Style, and spoke with him about his career, his brother, and what is next in store. Learn more about your ad cho...

Oct 11, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 1

"Freestyle can disrupt the whole sporting landscape" - WFFA co-founder Dan Wood

Dan Wood helped to found the WFFA in 2011. Since then, he has taken Freestyle around the world, but not without it's challenges. In this episode of All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association, Dan speaks with Daniel Rooseboom about beating away bribes, his commitment to the sport and why Freestyle may have a place in the Olympics in future. All You Need Is A Ball is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA. Voiceworks: Sport: https://voicew...

Oct 04, 202242 min

Street footballer Jack Downer on how he nutmegged death

Jack Downer could nutmeg you in a telephone box. The street football star is a multiple-time Panna champion and has even put the ball through Neymar's legs, but 18-months ago he was on the brink of death after a freak football accident. In this episode of All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association, Jack reveals to host Daniel Rooseboom how he got in to Panna and how he took inspiration from Vikings during his recovery. Jack is now fully recovered but...

Sep 27, 202245 min

"I'm obsessed with Freestyle!" - 16-year-old record holder Becka Hugill

Welcome to the world of Freestyle Football with 'All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association'. In this episode, 16-year-old British freestyler Becka Hugill speaks with host Daniël Rooseboom about her freestyle obsession, coping with autism and breaking world records during a chat recorded at Super Ball 2022 in Prague. You will be seeing a lot more of Becka in the future as she strives to become a world champion! All You Need Is A Ball is produced by V...

Sep 20, 202222 min

Jay Hennicke on growing up in Australia, freestyle culture down under and desire to become the best

Welcome to the world of Freestyle Football with 'All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association'. In this episode, one of Australia's finest freestylers, Jay Hennicke, chats with out host Daniël Rooseboom. Jay discusses growing up in Australia and his desire to become the best freestyler in the world during a coversation recorded at Super Ball 2022 in Prague. But Jay could be going from Tasmania to trials as he balances freestyle with his Law degree! All...

Sep 13, 202228 min

Tokyo's Leon Pokrovsky reveals why 'being cool' is important in Japanese Freestyle

Welcome to the world of Freestyle Football with 'All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association'. In this episode, host Daniël Rooseboom sits down with Leon Pokrovsky ポクロフスキー玲音, one of Japan's best freestylers. Leon discusses what freestyle culture is like in Japan, why 'being cool' is important and his ambitions beyond Super Ball 2022 – where this episode was recorded. Tokyo-based Leon even reveals a goal of his which might take you by surprise! All You...

Sep 06, 202228 min

"I almost died" - Rising freestyler Nick Seyda reveals his incredible story

Welcome to the world of Freestyle Football with 'All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association'. In this episode, our host Daniël Rooseboom chats to rising Freestyle sensation Nick Seyda. 17-year-old Nick is one of the up-and-coming talents in the sport and finished runner-up in the Men’s Routine at Super Ball 2022 – where this episode was recorded. The American reveals how severe battles with his health nearly saw him lose his life not once but TWICE o...

Aug 30, 202235 min

"Big Boss" Lucaso reveals venue for Super Ball 2023, one of the biggest Freestyle tournaments on the planet!

Welcome to the world of Freestyle Football with 'All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association'. In this episode, our host Daniël Rooseboom catches up with the “Big Boss” Lucaso. Lucaso is the founder of Super Ball, the World Open Freestyle Football Championships – where this episode was recorded. Since the very first event in 2009, he has built the annual competition into one of the biggest Freestyle tournaments on the planet! Daniël and Lucaso discuss...

Aug 23, 202230 min

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Welcome to the world of freestyle with All You Need Is A Ball, the official podcast of the World Freestyle Football Association. Freestyle Football athlete and guru Daniel Rooseboom will guide you through all the tricks and speak to all the big personalities from one of the biggest sports in the world that you've never heard of. Follow or hit subscribe today and never miss a trick from the world of freestyle football. Remember, all you need is a ball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

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