Episode 394 - James Zug - Squash- A History of the Game

I’m joined by James Zug—a true pillar in the squash media space and someone who, in many ways, helped inspire this very podcast through his early work with Outside the Glass. We’ve been meaning to make this one happen for a few years now, and with the release of the second edition of Squash: A History of the Game, the timing couldn’t have been better. This is a deep dive into the roots of the game—where it came from, how it evolved, and the characters who shaped it along the way. From the early days of squash in North America to the influence of legends like Hashim Khan, we get into the stories that don’t always get told but absolutely should be. We also explore: The origins of squash and how it spread globally The divide between hardball and softball—and why it mattered And some of the great rivalries, including Jahangir Khan vs Mark Talbott Great chat with James Zug!!