PJ and Bill are back, discussing the sudden departure of the US Squash CEO as well as the not so prestigious, yet very lucrative, World Tour Finals! Subscribe and share!
PJ and Bill are back to recap all the action at the British Open, the most prestigious event in all of sport, and maybe the world!!
Squash Radio is back with the news that stunned everyone (except Bill) as Ali Farag says goodbye to the PSA tour! PJ and Bill also look back at the Irish Open, fireworks (literally) at Palm Hills, and preview the upcoming British Open. Subscribe and share!
Back from yet another "vacation" PJ & Bill break down PJ's role in the Mostafa Asal video controversy, recap the first three rounds of the World Championships and look forward to the rest of the event, starting with tonight's quarterfinals! Subscribe and share!
Just before PJ heads off on holiday, he and Bill breakdown, rundown and roundup the Grasshopper, Squash on Fire and the NSL! Subscribe and share!
Back from vacation, Bill & PJ jump right into the latest Mostafa Asal controversy while also catching up on all the squash news they missed while away, including El Gouna, Olympic draws and venue selection, and their final "Big 3" review! Subscribe and share!
PJ and Bill recap last weeks Manchester Bronze & forecast the upcoming El Gouna Platinum. After reviewing episode 5 of the "Big 3" documentary, all-time great Mohamed El Shorbagy, just off his unprecedented Squash Radio suspension, joins the show to discuss his NBA fandom, the current PSA season, his future and, most importantly, his friendship status with Bill! Download and share!
PJ and Bill are back, recapping Optasia and Mostafa Asal's return to #1. After reviewing the latest episode of the "Big 3", they are joined by the #1 player on the Women's tour and one of the stars of the documentary, Nouran Gohar, discussing a myriad of topics, including her injury, rehab, Ramadan, when she plans to be back on court, her relationship with Nour and Hania, and of course, that world class coffee maker! Subscribe & share!
PJ & Bill breakdown Amanda Sobhy's first tournament win since her Achilles injury along with her takeover of the "Big 3" documentary. We finish up w Rich Wade, the Director of Squash and Padel at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, just back from RacquetX where squash made its presence felt with a glass court on the convention floor in Miami. Download and share!
PJ and Bill are back talking Australian Open, recapping part 2 of the "Big 3" documentary series and discussing this past weekend's NSL draft! Subscribe and share!
PJ & Bill are back with another jam packed show, recapping the New Zealand Open and the first episode of the PSA documentary "The Big 3". The University of Pennsylvania's head squash coach Gilly Lane, fresh off winning a second consecutive CSA National Championship, also joins the show to discus the Quakers title run! Download and share!
PJ & Bill are back, recapping the Texas Open, scratching their heads at the Diego Elias "punishment" and releasing their personal PSA rankings! Download and share!
With the NSL draft and second season right around the corner, we talk to CEO and Commissioner Fernando Valdizan about the worlds most innovative squash league!
PJ and Bill are back talking Super Bowl, Cincinnati, Motor City and the upcoming 2025 Texas Open with tournament director Jahanzeb Khan!
PJ and Bill breakdown last weeks TOC: Diego quits, Farag and El Hammamy take the titles while MES gives us a match for the ages! Download and share!
Preview week on Squash Radio continues with a special college edition. Jackson Bragman from the Squash University podcast joins the show to preview this weekends 2025 CSA Individual Championships, taking place in January for the first time, in conjunction with the Tournament of Champions in New York City.
Start spreading the news, PJ and Bill are back discussing the response to last weeks show, a recap of Squash in the Land and a look forward to the most anticipated event of the PSA season, the Tournament of Champions in New York City! Please subscribe and share!
US Squash Head National Coach Nick Taylor joins PJ & Bill to give his thoughts on the recent BJO controversey. Nick also discusses his decision to take the US job, his plans for US Squash moving forward and the place for Squash57
The rundown is back for the new year! Bill & PJ are joined by former Trinity College star and former US Junior National coach Simba Muhwati to discuss the behavior issues at the recently completed British Junior Open. Simba also looks forward to this weekends marquee college matchup between UPenn and Trinity, which marks the debut of Trinity legend Gustav Detter as Penn’s assistant coach! Download, share, subscribe! Thanks for listening! REACH OUT: FAN FOLLOW UP Don’t forget, send in your fa...
History is made as we dive into the Men’s and Women’s World Team Championships, celebrating Egypt’s unparalleled dominance and standout performances from Team USA and England. Bill and Conor explore an intriguing "what if" scenario: Egypt vs. The World, breaking down the players and match-ups that could make this a legendary showdown. We also bring you the latest updates from the PSA tours, highlighting top players and their performances. Shifting gears, we reflect on the US Junior Open, revisit...
We start by closing out the Hong Kong Open, analyzing key moments and shifting our focus to the Men’s and Women’s World Team Championships. Bill breaks down the uneven early-round matchups, and we discuss creative solutions to make the competition structure more exciting and competitive. Next, we dig into the complexities of players switching national allegiances, particularly as the Olympics approach. What does it take to acquire new citizenship? Why do players make these moves, and what are th...
The Professional Tour is in full swing, and this action-packed episode brings you up to speed since the Thanksgiving break. Bill shares his holiday adventures, which include experimenting with raw podcasting and his culinary escapades. The duo then dives into key squash events from Chestnut Hill, Hong Kong, and Singapore, celebrating Amina Orfi's historic win and discussing Egypt's squash supremacy. They also touch on the PSA Hall of Fame inductions, the Egyptian Squash Federation elections, and...
The PSA season is buzzing with action, featuring more than seven events around the world! This week, we’re joined by fan-favorite guest Rich Wade, Director of Squash at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Rich takes us behind the curtain of the Chestnut Hill Classic, offering a firsthand look at the challenges and joys of organizing a major squash event—and how host families and the local community bring it all to life. Before diving into the Chestnut Hill action, we talk about the upcoming World Tea...
Conor and Bill are joined by Jackson Bragman, co-host of the Squash University podcast, for an exciting exploration of squash at both the professional and college levels. They kick off with highlights from recent PSA Tour tournaments in China and Canada, diving into thrilling comebacks and standout achievements. The conversation transitions around the 40-minute mark to focus on college squash. Jackson offers a comprehensive preview of the season, breaking down preseason rankings, key roster chan...
PJ is back, calling in from his Uber! We break down all the excitement from the Philadelphia U.S. Open, covering everything from on-court drama to the stories behind the scenes. Farag and Gohar put on a show, taking home the titles with dominant performances. We chat about the standout matches, breakout players, and a few ‘misses’ from those who didn’t quite bring their A-game. And don’t miss our quick update on the latest AI refereeing developments happening behind the curtain. FYI, Conor’s off...
Squash legend Nick Matthew joins the podcast to discuss the recent exclusion of squash from the 2026 Commonwealth Games and what it means for the sport. We also dive into the launch of the new English Super League and revisit pivotal moments from Nick’s career, including his 2007 US Open and 2013 World Championship victories, along with some great behind-the-scenes stories. Nick then reflects on his transition from a successful playing career to life after the Tour. We explore his second chapter...
Conor and Bill dive into the upcoming U.S. Open, but before jumping into predictions, they take a trip down memory lane, revisiting the 2007 U.S. Open at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Before that, they briefly discuss the ongoing West Coast PSA event, the Silicon Valley NetSuite Open. 00:43 PJ's Message 02:23 Consistency and Recording Challenges 09:16 Fan Interactions 14:59 NetSuite Tournament Highlights 22:50 US Open Memories and Reflections 29:49 Intense Match and Unexpected Incident...
Conor and Bill kick off the episode by previewing our special guests (a must-listen!), followed by a deep dive into recent major PSA Tour tournaments in Qatar and New York. There's plenty of on-court action to catch up on before we welcome our featured guests: Brian Dillman, CEO of the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), and Rich Wade, Director of Squash and Padel at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. The discussion focuses on the RSPA's recent transformation from the USPTA and its expa...
Conor and Bill welcome Andy Whipp, former PSA player and current PSA Player Experience Manager ,for a deep dive into the world of professional squash. They explore how Andy is guiding the next generation of elite athletes, the growing Olympic movement in squash, and innovations designed to make the sport more accessible to global audiences. The episode starts with a recap of the National Squash League's exciting 'Legends vs. Young Guns' event and leads into a discussion on how player marketing a...
This episode is packed! Conor and Bill kick things off with a wrap-up of the 2024 Paris Open, where Mostafa Asal claims back-to-back titles—but not without a bit of controversy along the way. Meanwhile, Nour El Sherbini continues her dominance with another thrilling final. They also dive into the future of refereeing, exploring how AI testing at the event could unlock new possibilities for the sport down the line. Shifting gears, the hosts discuss LA28, providing fresh insights on the Olympic ti...
