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The Best Netball Podcast EVER!

For the love of netball and everyone who plays it 🏐 From grassroots to elite, this is your space. Real talk, big laughs, and honest insight from those who live and breathe the game.
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Episodes

10: Winners on and off the court - The ONE Awards

This episode of The Best Netball Podcast EVER! is a celebration of success, community, and unstoppable netball spirit. Kris and Carla relive the excitement of the National Netball One Awards, where Ashby Netball Club claimed National Club of the Year. They’re joined by inspiring award winners Claire from Bingham Netball Club (Outstanding Achievement Award) and Angie (Unsung Hero), both shining examples of passion for the sport. With plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and even a cheeky birthday...

Oct 27, 2025•29 min•Ep. 10

09: Leah Middleton: From Australia to the Welsh Feathers, ...AND: The Enigma!

This week on The Best Netball Podcast EVER! , Krystine and Carla chat with Welsh Feathers star Leah Middleton, whose Aussie roots and unstoppable drive have taken her from the netball courts of Queensland to the Super League. Leah opens up about her recovery from a major ankle injury, life in the UK, the growing professionalism of the sport, and her hopes for the Commonwealth Games. You'll also meet The Enigma on this episode Expect laughter, life lessons, and of course — the chaos, chocolate, a...

Oct 20, 2025•35 min•Ep. 9

08: Breaking Taboos - Women’s Health & Netball : Sarah

In this episode of The Best Netball Podcast EVER! , Krystine and Carla are joined by Sarah, an osteopath and women’s health specialist, to tackle the topics too many players keep quiet about. From pelvic floor problems and incontinence to the challenges of returning to court after childbirth or surgery, this episode lifts the lid on experiences that affect players of all ages and levels. With real stories, expert advice, and a few laughs along the way (yes, trampolines are mentioned), it’s a mus...

Oct 13, 2025•28 min•Ep. 8

07: Alice Harvey: Being a Rose and a Lightning Bolt

This week on The Best Netball Podcast EVER! , Krystine and Carla are joined by Alice Harvey, Goal Keeper for Loughborough Lightning and a member of the Future Roses programme. Alice talks about her journey from school PE lessons to Super League contracts, the mentors who helped her believe in herself, and the routines that keep her calm on high-pressure match days (including a trusty water bottle covered in Post-it notes!). She shares honest advice for young players juggling exams and performanc...

Oct 06, 2025•33 min•Ep. 7

Netball Aid: Bibs, Beats & BBC Children in Need

In this special edition of The Best Netball Podcast EVER! , Krystine and Carla turn their attention to Netball Aid, the brand-new event raising money for BBC Children in Need. They chat with Alison (the head coach behind the idea), Eloise from Elandr, whose innovative netball trainers are keeping players injury-free, and broadcaster/former England player Trish Adudu, who brings her trademark humour and big-picture vision for the sport. Expect stories about world record attempts, celebrity line-u...

Oct 01, 2025•49 min•Ep. 1

06: Leading Wales to New Heights : Emily Handyside

This week on The Best Netball Podcast EVER! , Krystine and Carla are joined by Emily Handyside, Head Coach of the Wales Netball national team. Emily shares insights into Wales’ rise to their highest-ever world ranking, the behind-the-scenes grind of international coaching, and the growing role of men’s and mixed netball. From video analysis marathons to the frustrations of the short pass rule, the chat covers both the serious and the silly. And of course, Emily steps up to the legendary Yes/No C...

Sep 29, 2025•24 min•Ep. 6

05: Behind the Whistle - The Life of a Super League Umpire : Lizzie Saunby

This week, Krystine and Carla welcome international umpire and Super League official Lizzie Saunby onto The Best Netball Podcast EVER! to lift the lid on life behind the whistle. From the funniest excuses she’s ever heard on court, to the pressures of being assessed at the highest level, Lizzie shares her journey from grassroots matches in Lincolnshire to representing England on the international stage. The trio also debate netball “icks”, dodgy replays, and whether coaches or players are really...

Sep 22, 2025•29 min•Ep. 5

04: Coaching Wisdom, TikTok Laughs & Netball’s Future: Lauren Nicholls

In this episode of The Best Netball Podcast EVER (ever,ever,ever,ever,ever)! , Krystine and Carla recap their unforgettable night at the BBC Make a Difference Awards (including a tortoise named Billy who stole the show!), before welcoming their very first guest, the brilliant Lauren Nicholls. Lauren shares her coaching philosophy, her admiration for London Pulse’s Funmi Fadoju, her TikTok antics, and her hopes for netball’s professional future and possible Olympic debut. There are laughs, burpee...

Sep 15, 2025•28 min•Ep. 4

03: The Biggest Netball Icks & Amazing Green Flag Teammates

In this episode, Krystine and Carla dive deep into the ultimate list of “Netball Icks” — from overly chatty players to centre passes with too much bounce. They balance the rants with a celebration of “Green Flag Teammates” — the sweet-bringers, the cheerleaders from the bench, and the heroes who volunteer to umpire at a moment’s notice. There’s also advice for new umpires facing tough matches, an aromatic agony aunt letter about a deodorant-dodger, and a heartfelt defence of supportive (if sligh...

Sep 08, 2025•23 min•Ep. 3

02: Agony Aunts in Trainers: Solving Your Netball Woes (With Zero Qualifications!)

In this episode, Krystine and Carla launch their first Agony Aunt segment — helping listeners tackle dilemmas from partners complaining about “netball widowhood” to the struggles of fitting in at a new club, and how netball is the perfect cover for an affair! (NOTE: Please don't have an affair, they ruin families!) Along the way, Producer Pete’s Olympic torch story takes an unexpected turn, we share some awkward on-court confessions, and we preview exciting upcoming guests from the world of netb...

Aug 31, 2025•22 min•Ep. 2

01: From Netball Newbies to World Record Holders

In this first episode, Krystine and Carla share how they met through netball, their journey from awkward first impressions to running a 220-member club, and their surprising experiences with injuries in a “non-contact” sport! They discuss growing the club, inclusivity, and the importance of making newcomers feel welcome, before diving into their Guinness World Record achievements and future charity goals. 🔗Relevant links🔗 The amazing Kids Village Charity: https://www.kidsvillage.org.uk Please ...

Aug 31, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1

The Best Netball Podcast EVER : Series Trailer

Literally the BEST Netball Podcast EVER...mixing sports chat, life talk, and guest features. Served with humour, your interactions, and the occasional hot dog! (But only Wikinger Bockwurst style!) This is a brief trailer episode, giving you a flavour of the kind of content you'll hear when episodes are released every Monday, with the BIG LAUNCH 🚀 on Monday Sept 1st. Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to mis...

Aug 12, 2025•1 min•Ep. 1
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