Hockey The Podcast

Episode 90 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 9

It was a seven goal thriller against India as the SA Women went down to end the tournament in Tokyo. For the last time in Tokyo we chat about the South African performance as we are joined by Olympians Steve Evans and Marsha Cox to wrap up the action

31 Jul 2021 54 min

Episode 89 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 8

The South African Men concluded their program with a 8 goal thriller against Canada to close out their Tokyo event. They have definitely captured the imagination. The girls scored a superb team goal while going down 4-1 to Germany. Bruce Jacobs, Moabi Malebye, Bridget Kee and Brett Tucker join us…

30 Jul 2021 42 min

Episode 88 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 7

History was made today as the South African Men defeated world number 5 Germany. It was sublime and a moment that is immensely proudly South African. Joining us to digest a superb performance is Marsha Cox, Moabi Malebye and Andi Bernstein. Wow

29 Jul 2021 45 min

Episode 87 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 6

Phumelela Mbande starred for South Africa in her 50th cap producing 18 saves to keep the scoreline down. What did the South Africans get right today and what was wrong. Joining us to discuss it is Olympian trio Tsoanelo Pholo, Marsha Cox and Justin Reid-Ross as we talk all things…

28 Jul 2021 37 min

Episode 86 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 5

South Africa and Belgium combined to produce a 13 goal exhibition of attacking hockey. For neutrals it would have been a thrill. Joining us today to digest what we had seen is John Wright, Owen Mvimbi, Andi Bernstein and Brett Tucker. Are you a Cassiem too?

27 Jul 2021 46 min

Episode 85 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 4

Another fantastic opening was not converted into victory as the South African Women fell short against Great Britain. The SA Men meanwhile are in action tomorrow against World Champions Belgium. Joining Ty to discuss the women's clash and preview the men's battle are Bridget Kee, Siya Nolutshungu and AJ Spieringshoek…

26 Jul 2021 43 min

Episode 84 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 3

A breathless 60 minutes of action saw the South African men's team come agonisingly close to shocking the hockey world when they faced European Champions Netherlands. While the Dutch won the match, the South Africans won the hearts of the hockey community. Kate Woods, Sulette Kotzee (Damons) and Michael Baker…

25 Jul 2021 32 min

Episode 83 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 2

The first day's games are now over and the South African sides were both on the receiving end of two-goal defeats. Joining us to digest the action is the coaching trio of Mark Sanders, Sandile Bosman and Moabi Malebye. Were the tactics right? What went wrong in the execution? Can…

24 Jul 2021 31 min

Episode 82 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 1

The tournament is finally here and we look ahead to SA vs. GBR in the men's competition, as well as the clash between the SA ladies and Ireland. Olympian Justin Reid-Ross, dual waterpolo and hockey national Marcelle Keet and hockey legend and an encyclopaedia of the sport David Reid-Ross join…

23 Jul 2021 44 min

Episode 81 - Talking Tokyo ZA Series - The Preview Show

In this special series of Hockey the Podcast episodes we take an in-depth look at the Olympic Games and what it means to the players. We roll out the red carpet of hockey royalty and are joined by six of South Africa's finest Olympians as well as an inspirational future…

20 Jul 2021 1 hr 45 min

Episode 80 - Sensational Smith

As we close in on the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Hockey the Podcast boys chatted all things hockey with SA's triple Olympian Austin Smith. A very different preparation and a superb season in the Netherlands.

6 Jul 2021 47 min

Episode 79 - The Terrific Robert Tigges

This week we hid indoors and went overseas to chat to the sensational Robert Tigges. One of the finest indoor hockey players in the history of the game takes us through the historic Dutch win at the 2015 Indoor World Cup, his coaching stints in the EHL, his PSi experiences…

29 Jun 2021 49 min

Episode 78 - The CTM Showdown

In another first for the show, Ty and Derek unveil the CTM Showdown - a battle between the SA men's hockey side and their Under-21 side counterparts. The pair are joined by SA Under-21 Head Coach Sihle Ntuli and captain Guy Morgan to discuss what promises to be an enthralling…

15 Jun 2021 36 min

Episode 77 - HJ with AF

In this weeks episode Ally Fredericks returns and we chat about the exciting developments for Hockey Junction, the covid challenge on School Hockey and the excitement of the Olympic squad ahead of Tokyo

8 Jun 2021 46 min

Episode 76 - SA Squad Announcement

In this very special edition of Hockey the Podcast, Ty & Derek are joined by Marissa Langeni, Robin van Ginkel and Garreth Ewing to announce the SA Hockey Squads that will head to Tokyo for the Olympic Games. They are also joined by the two captains who share their thoughts…

26 May 2021 38 min

Episode 75 - The End of the Reid-Ross Era

Justin Reid-Ross has hung up his stick following the culmination of the season with THC Hurley in the Hoofdklasse. After more than a decade in the Netherlands, the all-time highest scoring foreigner calls it a day with 186 goals to his name, the last coming in a come-from-behind victory on…

18 May 2021 47 min

Episode 74 - The Best of Dan Bell

Dan Bell has played 58 games for the South African men's hockey team, including the recent series against Namibia. In this episode, the Royal Daring Hockey Club star opens up about his journey, his favourite matches and of course, life in Europe. Listen. Enjoy. Share.

11 May 2021 40 min

Episode 73 - African Champions

The South African men's hockey team emerged victorious from the recently completed Indoor Africa Cup at Thomas More College in KZN. Their win meant that the team qualified for the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Belgium. How did the South Africans manage to secure a comfortable win against arguably the…

28 Apr 2021 1 hr 23 min

Episode 72 - its time for Africa!

Tyron headed down slightly earlier for the Indoor Africa Cup taking place in Durban and grabbed some South African and Namibian players to preview the Continental showpiece to decide who will represent Africa at the Indoor Hockey World Cup. Dan Sibbald, Bongumusa Mngoma, Dayaan Cassiem, Mustapha Cassiem, DJ Strauss and…

15 Apr 2021 48 min

Epsiode 71 - BlitzStoks Boytjies

In this week's edition, we look back at previous Indoor Hockey World Cups, and forward to the African Indoor Cup in Durban with three of the BlitzStoks Senior players. Captain Jethro Eustice is joined by two-time world cup player Justin Domleo and 2018 representative Rusten Abrahams to chat all things…

6 Apr 2021 54 min