ATC Squash Podcast Episode 35
Quick review of the first 2 rounds in Qatar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2020•21 min•Ep. 35
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This what you get when you put an Irishman, a Scotsman and a Canadian in the same room talking squash and other topics!
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ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 34
Doha preview, Mohamed ElShorbagy is back and hungry for success , which will give him back his #1 status Asal and Gawad are out. The panel review and look forward to the prospect of another mouth watering display of squehsh including the prospect of a Farag V Mohamed matchup - the final most purists would like to see as they battle it out for the world #1 spot. There's a long way to go and a lot of squash to be played before we get there and a lot of players more the capable of upsetting the app...
Oct 30, 2020•25 min•Ep. 34
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 33
We are delighted to welcome on the show, current World #1 - Mohamed Elshorbagy He's already cemented himself into 'Legendary' status with his achievements to date, but is hungry as ever for more! There is great insight to the mind of a champion, what keeps him motivated, how he has re-invented himself, obstacle's he has had to overcome and a touch of the old school and a warrior in him the conversation includes a great anecdote how the legendary Gamal Awad saw a 10 year old Mohamed had what it t...
Oct 20, 2020•50 min•Ep. 33
ATC Squash Pod - Episode 32
EP 32 sees the conclusion of the Egyptian Open coincide with a pretty unbalanced article released from the Atlantic on the weekend. The panel discuss The squehsh never fails to deliver - the semi finals and finals , where both Nour el Sherbini and Ali Farag reclaiming the world #1 spots. We look forward to a potential tashtey match up in Qatar next month where Shorbaggy is back in action and no doubt hungry as ever to reclaim the status of world #1. We talk referees and the excitement players li...
Oct 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 32
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 31
Asals celebration has divided the squash world with strong opinions on both sides of the coin - Hes only a young fella, let the lad have a bit of fun enjoying his big win. But there was some darkness that overshadowed a match that everything producing some unbelievable squash that at times was off the charts in quality. The panel review. Hania and Camille never fail to dissapoint in another battle that unsurprisingly went the distance and finished leaving both players wanting to play some one el...
Oct 16, 2020•46 min•Ep. 31
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 30
1/4s at the pyramids! GG is back at the iconic venue the top seed, can he make amends for his last appearence in front of the pyramids, 2006 World open final defeat to David Palmer?! Were certainly excited to see! al great matches, Serme and Hania play for the 150th time. Squash tourist gests a mention and we EP 30!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2020•32 min•Ep. 30
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 29
From no surprises / upsets in Manchester to upset central in Egypt as the Egyptian Open commences! We review the opening 2 rounds, welcome back the General as he beats Miguel, the Gilis sisters take out the world #9 and #7 in the round of 32, SJ and Rosner bow out in the same round. Asal waves good bye to his iMask and announces himsef as a serious threat with wins over Rosner and the former world #1 James Wilstrop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 12, 2020•26 min•Ep. 29
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 28
preview of the Egyptian Open, with hot takes and predictions to get the juices flowing for the event which starts tomorrow which just happens to be world squash day! Happy world squash day!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 09, 2020•25 min•Ep. 28
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 27
WTF review! A ridiculous week of high quality squehsh comes to an end. The emergence of Hania as she came from 2/0 down to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat v Nour el Tayeb , whos semi final result against Sherbini had her down as a slight favorite tunred into clear favorite at 2/0 up. Still a great week for Tayeb. Marwan El Shorbaggy cruises to victory playing flawlessly all week with some of the purest ball striking youll see coupled with some great moving and clinical finishing proving t...
Oct 06, 2020•31 min•Ep. 27
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 26
Episode 26!! We hear from Camille Serme and how she avenged lasts week to Nour El Tayeb. The group are finished and they did not disappoint! We review how they finished and look ahead to some titanic battles in the semis today... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2020•34 min•Ep. 26
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 25
We are mid way through the group stages for the World Tour Finals in Egypt. Some hot takes from the matches and preview the next few days and lead into the semi. We also here from Tarek Momen, Camille Serme and Sarah Jane Perry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2020•39 min•Ep. 25
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 24
World tour finals preview with audio diaries from Sarah Jane Perry and Camille Serme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2020•31 min•Ep. 24
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 23
El Tayeb and ElShorbaggy win Manchester, the first event post Covid. What a week its been in Manchester - We hear one last audio diary from Amanda Sobhy, review the finals and welcome to the show Hadrian Stiff, the coach to the ElShorbaggy brothers and Joelle King and hear his thoughts on Mohamed's victory as he continues to cement his place as one of the all time greats, securing his 42nd title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 23, 2020•48 min•Ep. 23
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 22
Cracking day of squehsh! We hear from Tim Garner , event organizer extrordinaire , and he fills us in in the challenges faced running an event in the middle of a pandemic! We review the semis, pre view the final and stu gets lazy and takes 15 minutes off.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2020•31 min•Ep. 22
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 21
The 1/4s at Manchester certainly lived up to its billing.... Say no more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2020•36 min•Ep. 21
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 20
Episode 20!! We hear from Tesni Evans and Amanda Sobhy who both came through tight matches in round 2 and prepare for the 1/4 finals tomorrow.. Or today depending when your listening.. Or yesterday for that matter..... We review round 2 and look ahead to some tasshhhhhtey 1/4 finals including a repeat f the 2019 world open final Tarek Momen and Paul Coll, Camile Serme v Joel King, Sobhy v tayeb, Evans v Perry, actucally well stop there as al matches promise to be amazing high qualiteh squehsh. H...
Sep 20, 2020•40 min•Ep. 20
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 19
Day 2 round 1 Manchester Open As day 2 comes to a conclusion we review some of todays matches and highlights. We hear more audio diaries from Tesni Evans and Declan James, Both who played today And we welcome Amanda Sobhy who shares her experience travelling from the US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2020•39 min•Ep. 19
ATC Squash Podcast Episode 18
Squash is back!! The panel review happenings on the top half of round 1 and we have audio diaries from Welsh international Tesni Evans and Englishman Declan James who give us insight into entering the bubble and getting ready to play their first round matches on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2020•32 min•Ep. 18
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 17
Squash is back and Stuarts emotional level hits the dizzy heights of a 7! We preview the Manchester Open and just before we record were gutted to here GG, whos just off the back of securing a 12k in Prague beating Rapha Kandra in the final, Diego and Miguel are out of the draw!! Chris catches up with Danielle Letourneau, the Canadian whos recently relocated to train and learn in Egypt as she gears up for the return of the tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 14, 2020•38 min•Ep. 17
ATC Squash Podcast EP 16
We're super excited to welcome on the show one of the biggest legends of squash, larger than life character, Johnathan Power. We cover his career, playing style, sports punditry, why Diego is the horse to bet on as the tour resumes. How upset Gaultier was when Power retired and more... Sit back and enjoy this one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 08, 2020•46 min•Ep. 16
ATC Squash Podcast - Episode 15
Le tour is about to restart in Manchester! The panel review some of the recent interviews that have been released on the PSA Worldtour in build up to the Manchester Open that is scheduled to begin September 16th (all going well!). Shorbaggy lays down the challenge and exciting times on the womens tour - a very open period where any number of players can genuinely put their hand up and claim the #1 ranking. We welcome back Aisling Blake, a legend in Irish Squash who made 14 consecutive National f...
Aug 28, 2020•45 min•Ep. 15
ATC Squash Podcast Episode 14
Today we welcome legendary New Zealander, Stuart Davenport. Winner of the British Junior Open in 1982, Stuart had an amazing career that saw him reach a career high of 3 in the world before retiring in his mid 20s. Stuart takes us back and talks about his career, the game today, how it differs from the 80s, what remains the same. His thoughts on Jahangir Khan. Having had an Egyptian coach, Mohamed Dardir, he gives his spin on Egyptian Squash, Paul Coll, blocking and some great anecdotes along th...
Aug 20, 2020•58 min•Ep. 14
ATC Squash Podcast Episode 13
The main Sachvie is getting married!!! #congrats We speak about the big day and the temptation to get a game of squish in with Big Nico. David Walshes 'The Russian Affair' gets a mention and the fingers crossed but all going well it looks like the PSA world tour may resume next month as a provisional calendar has been released. We welcome back former world #2 Jenny Duncalf to the show and following the news of another college in the US to cut Varsity Squash we welcome on Oisin Logan a former GW ...
Aug 10, 2020•59 min•Ep. 13
ATC Squash Podcast Episode 12
Following last weeks episode with Sam Cornett, we welcome 2 time Canadian national Champion, Cornell Alum, world #94 and multiple winner on the PSA world tour, Big Nico AKA - Nick Sachvie for his take on the moon show. Nick talks about his thirst for being competitive, how he's been channeling that competitive spirit through Covid, the brother rivalry with Chris, MJ moves and some great stories from life on the tour plus how he plans to make a break up the rankings. Great character - defiantly m...
Jul 29, 2020•59 min•Ep. 12
ATC Squash Podcast Episode 11
We welcome recently retired Canadian squash great Samantha Cornett. The former Canadian #1 and world #28 takes us through her career and how she stuck it out before a break through season to get a big jump in the rankings. Sad news in Irish sport with the passing of Jack Charlton last week. The former Irish manager was responsible for many great memories that will never be forgotten. The panel reminisce and share their first sporting memories and into squash Chris shares some of his stuntman exp...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 11
ATC Squash Podcast Episode 10
EPISODE 10!! We welcome guest and 3 former world class PSA players in Aisling Blake, Samantha Cornett and Jenny Duncalf who all pay tribute to Raneem El Welily following her recent retirement. Stuart picks the lads up hitting a 6.5 following his departure from the US as Arthurs optimism dwindles and Chris jumps back over the border! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2020•58 min•Ep. 10
ATC Squash Podcast EP 9
Part 2 of the Alex Gough interview goes into his playing career, highlights, including how Wales were 1 game away from becoming World Champions in 1999! Alex also gives us insights to how he became the PSA CEO and some of the challenges faced early on. We conclude the Stevie Richardson interview. The 13 time Jesters Trophy (formerly known as the British Amateur Championships), 2002 Irish National Champion talks us through his squash career and how in some ways he had the best of both worlds. Inc...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 9
ATC Squash Podcast EP 8
One of ATCs favorite players and world #1 Raneem El Welily has retired. One of the few players that have retired at the summit of the rankings. An absolute legend whos grace on and off the court has inspired a generation...And the rest The panel talk about Raneem and Stuart shares some amazing stats on her squash career. We welcome Irish Squash Legend Stevie Richardson on the show. Stevie, whos DOB is unknown, has over 150 caps for Ireland in an international career that has lasted ,,,,,,,,, a r...
Jul 02, 2020•41 min•Ep. 8
ATC Episode 7
On todays show we welcome Citi Squash Alum and Dickenson Head Coach, Chris Fernandez and the CEO of the PSA World-tour Alex Gough in a 2 part interview. In part 1 Alex talks us through the challenges the PSA faced and continue to navigate through including resuming of the PSA World-tour and the fund PSA set up for the players. Spoiler alert - There is talk of some big events soon! (don't get over excited as there's a way to go but the PSA is doing all they can) Chris Fernandez and Jamal Callende...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 24 min
ATC Episode 6
Jamal leads us through the fantasy British Open which leads the panel to discuss the GOAT. Chris is excited with JKs nickname (possibly the greatest nickname of all time?!) Stuart is tempted to follow Lance in order to shave a few mins off his 1/2 marathon. We welcome SquashSkills Founder and CEO Jethro Binns who talks us through the recent Documentary "A Bronx Tale" (**Not a remake of the 93 Classic) he released almost 2 weeks ago. If you have yet to see it we highly recommend it. Even Arthur g...
Jun 18, 2020•53 min
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