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Shooting The Breeze
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Tune in to our women’s hoops and women in hoops podcast. Host Paul Camillos and our crew of STB contributors, cover the latest from professional leagues through to grassroots and community. From our home Australia and across the world we have fresh takes on inspiring athletes, amazing Coaches and behind the scenes trailblazers from the global women's basketball landscape. We also look at the business and broadcast side of the game while watching women's hoops grow and reach new heights. Follow Shooting The Breeze on Twitter: @theBreezePod IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedInProducer and Co-Founder Mary Mankarios
Episodes
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No. 242 Bonus: Not So Live Pod - Aussie Women’s Hoops with Elly Kirlis, Rachel Millard and Simon Peters
We love our LIVE Pods, but this time the tech went sideways ... BUT we got game and pre-taped instead. Tune into our chat with WNBLPulse Simon Peters, Elly Kirlis and Brolgas (Aussie Masters) Rachel Millard with some quick takes on momentous Aussie Women's Hoops action - from the recent…
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No. 241 Bonus: Wings Up Brolgas with Marnie Baxter, Rachel Millard & Karen Wilson
Australia's FIBA Masters women went to Greece expecting a tournament. They came home with bruises, breakthroughs, and a story that inspires women to ‘feel the doubt, feel the fear… and do it anyway.’ In a Bonus episode, Rachel Millard returns with Marnie Baxter and Karen Wilson to unpack the real...
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No. 240: Hoops Biz Vol. 5 Sports: Your Data Your Privacy
In our fifth Hoops Biz podcast we look at a subject that’s critical to all of us, we’re looking at the data held by sports, associations, state and national bodies on registered players, volunteers, referees and other participants. In an increasingly technology driven environment across sports,...
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No. 239: Justin Nelson WNBL COO: The Next 45
Justin Nelson Is back on Shooting The Breeze for the first time since his time in New Zealand shaping The Tauihi League. In this episode he shares his personal journey home amid a health scare and ultimately returning to the WNBL as Chief Operations Officer doing the work he loves in "an...
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No. 238: The Brolgas - Aussie Womens Basketball Masters with Rachel Millard
It's a European Summer to remember with the Brolgas representing Australian Masters Basketball at the inaugural FIBA Masters Open Basketball tournament in Corinth, Greece. This is the first time FIBA have organised a Masters tournament, attracting strong competition from around the globe! Rachel...
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No. 237: STB Live at the Bear Cave Tough4T - Norths Bears Vs Sydney Comets
In the 2nd annual Pink Round for Tiana ’T’ Mangakahia’s recently formed foundation Tough4T, Shooting The Breeze is LIVE from the Bear Cave in North Sydney, with special guests Norths Bears’ Emily Simons and a pre-taping with Bears Game Day Operations Lead Josh Fellows. A remarkable celebration of...
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No. 236: STB and WNBL Pulse - Women’s Hoops & The Winds of Change
In this episode we check the prevailing wind of the Aussies in the WNBA and the women’s hoops landscape more broadly as the dust settles on a seismic CBA and its potential ripple effect. Changes are afoot as WNBL Free Agency movements promise another enthralling season ahead, and with the…
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No. 235: Gangurru's Feature Short Edition
Ahead of the Gangurru’s 3x3 World Cup campaign in Warsaw, Poland, tipping off on Monday 1st June we’ve assembled some short takes from the vault of the Gang that covers their respective podcasts from as far back as 2022. Its a splice of insights from their various journeys’, veteran and multiple...
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No. 234: Agnes Emma-Nnopu The Winning Circle
Agnes Emma-Nnopu is that winning combination of A high IQ player and an avid learner. She’s applied her quest for knowledge both on and off court so it’s no wonder her AIS Head Coach and basketball legend Kristen Veal pronounced '…winning comes where Agnes is’. In a free-flowing conversation that...
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No. 233: ANZAC Day Live pod with Comets’ Chantel Horvat & Ceara Leavai
STB celebrates it’s 6th year LIVE from Comets Stadium on ANZAC Day in the NBL1 Easts Round 4, Sydney Comets Vs Norths Bears with Comets Chantel Horvat and from the front office Ceara Leavai. Making the move to the Sydney Comets, we play it back with Chantel in her first WNBL ‘chip a couple of...
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No. 232: Tough4T the legacy continues - Cynthia & Terei Mangakahia & guest co-host Vanessa Panousis
Honouring Tiana ’T’ Mangakahia, ahead of what would have been her 31st birthday, this episode is the full release of an intimate reflection on Tiana’s life, her battle with breast cancer and the heartwarming story of her family and close friends who stood with her in this difficult journey.…
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No. 231: Hoops Biz Vol. 4: The C+ Suite - Complexity, Curiousity & Collaboration with Fleur McIntyre & guest co-host Kelsey Griffin
We’re grateful to returning guests Phoenix Mercury Assistant General Manager Fleur McIntyre and special guest co-host, Bendigo Spirit Captain Kelsey Griffin for an eye-opening Hoops Biz episode from the C+ Suite. It’s an insightful exchange between two trailblazers in women’s basketball and a…
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No. 230: STB & WNBL Pulse... some good stuff a WNBL Retrospective
The first season of the new WNBL era wrapped recently in spectacular fashion, the Opals went undefeated in the Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Istanbul cementing their FIBA Women’s World Cup ranking and we take a minute for a WNBL26 retrospective and get excited for a new NBL1 chapter! We got to...
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No. 229: Tall Ferns New Wave with Linden Moore & Maia Williamson
With FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers starting on March 11 we get into the new look, new wave Tall Ferns squad brimming with young and promising talent. This Kiwi squad features 3 debutants looking to earn their spot while in Puerto Rico. NZ experts Linden Moore, PhD and Maia Williamson join us…
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No. 228: Let Her Stay In The Game with Madel Guevarra & Isay Aurellado
Ahead of International Womens Day 2026, Madel Guevarra & Isay Aurellado are partnering to launch their new program ‘Let Her Stay In The Game’ based at Hoops Sports Performance in Western Sydney. The program will enable teenage girls and women to stay in the game longer through access to…
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No. 227: WNBL (awards) Purple Reign
WNBL awards season is here! A season with so many moving parts, a clear top 3 teams may have iced out other contenders, injuries have cruelly cut short captivating seasons for prospective award candidates, and that old nugget - award fatigue. We get creative with our own shoutouts and season...
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No. 226: Bonus Pink Hoops with Cynthia & Terei Mangakahia & guest co-host Vanessa Panousis
A bonus pod ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round we share a small snippet with people who were very close to Tiana Mangakahia. In a fireside chat, we’re joined by friend of the pod Vanessa Panousis alongside very special guests Tiana's mum and dad - Cynthia and Terei Mangakahia We’re so grateful to...
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No. 225: Issy Morgan's Got The Right Stuff
A north shore local girl reppin’ her hometown team. Issy Morgan is living her dream as a DP for the Sydney Flames. Despite a season ending injury Issy has made a big splash in her WNBL debut, showcasing her gutsy style of play and innate leadership qualities to be the phenomenal teammate as she…
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No. 224: 2025 REPLAY Vol.2
Next up in our summer hiatus is Vol.2 of our biggest 2025 pod replays, cued up for your listening enjoyment! For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcasts Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and…
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No. 223: 2025 REPLAY Vol.1
Whilst we take a pod break, we’ve got some of our biggest 2025 pod replays cued up for your Aussie summer enjoyment. For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcasts Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share...
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No. 222: WNBL Import Heat Check in World Basketball Week
We get into the WNBL imports from around the globe bringing the heat here in Australia, in this week of World Basketball Day, reminding us of the global impact of womens hoops. Sharing some insights and anecdotes of global talent in Oz, WNBA scout Alf Corriette returns to the pod, NBL1 Assistant...
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No. 221: Hoops Biz Volume 3: Molten Feels The Emotion with Noa Hasegawa
In our third installment of Shooting The Breeze Hoops Biz we’re privileged to be joined by Head of Brand Marketing at Molten, Noa Hasegawa. Molten are synonymous with global sporting goods, but in the basketball world Molten basketballs are the epitome of style, functionality and represent global...
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No. 220: Live Pre-Game Flames Vs Spirit with Chris Pongrass & Vanessa Panousis
Shooting The Breeze was LIVE from the Quaycentre with returning special guests Hoops Capital CEO & GM Chris ‘CP’ Pongrass & former Flame Vanessa Panousis. Tune in to a candid and lively Thanksgiving pre-game special, as we recall the enormous changes, both good & challenging as CP steps down…
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No. 219: Hannah Hank Inc. All Guns Blazing
From across the ditch, Tauihi Aotearoa player Hannah Hank joins Shooting The Breeze with NZ experts Linden Moore & Maia Williamson behind the mic. Hannah has notched up an amazing couple of years, straight out of college at Clemson in the ACC she’s played in Europe, joined inaugural WNBL team...
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No. 218: Izzy Borlase Steps In and Steps Up
We’re thrilled to have young gun Isobel ‘Izzy’ Borlase join us. After a stellar debut with accompanying accolades at her home town club, the Adelaide Lightning, Izzy has made a huge statement at her new club, the Bendigo Spirit, averaging 22ppg so far this season and Player of the Round in Rd4…
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No. 217: Live Pod WNBL Drive-Time with Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller & Em Palmer
Catch up on Shooting The Breeze WNBL Drive-Time LIVE Pod, our first Drive-Time live-pod! Listen in as our panel, Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller and Em Palmer take a rearview glance of what’s been riveting and closely fought games in the first 3 rounds of the WNBL. We touch on some key take-outs…
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No. 216: Tauihi Check-In with Linden Moore & Maia Williamson
It's Tauihi Aotearoa time! Shooting The Breeze checks-in with NZ experts Linden Moore host of Pas(Sport) Pods and SkySports NZ correspondent Maia Williamson to wrap Round 4 of the Tauihi League that’s now in its fourth season. Our dynamic NZ duo shares more on HoopZine (collab with BNZ Northern...
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No. 215: WNBL OPENER featuring Coach Kristi Harrower & Coach Paul Goriss
Shooting The Breeze Series 8 and the WNBL 2026 Opener magically combine!! In a pre-game podcast both Head Coaches, Flyers Kristi Harrower & Capitals Paul Goriss join hosts Paul Camillos & Michelle Hocking as we get hyped for the prime time league launch at John Cain Arena!! Both teams boast...
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No. 214: Hoops Biz Volume 2: Explaining The Voodoo Economics of Women's Sports with Dr. David Berri
It’s Volume 2 of Hoops Biz by Shooting The Breeze and we’re joined by unconventional economics professor Dr. David Berri. A leading sports economist and professor at Southern Utah University, he knows how to challenge conventional wisdom when talking about economics and sports. Using a wonderful...
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No. 213: BONUS Live Pod Townsville Tip-Off with Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller & Em Palmer
Catch up on Shooting The Breeze Bonus LIVE Pod, we hype the inaugural Townsville Tip-Off, with hosts Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller (from Courtside Coffee Catch up podcast) and introducing Em Palmer. First things first is a quick update on WNBA playoffs in a seismic news day. In a first for the…
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No. 212: Amber Merritt & Georgia Inglis - The Best Yet
Two #WNWBL Perth Wheelcats' legends Amber Merritt & Georgia Inglis, both having represented Australia in wheelchair basketball at the highest level and tear up the court in competition are making their mark together undertaking their best era yet - motherhood & hoops!! A new dawn for Aussie…
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No. 211: STB x WNBL Pulse LIVE NBL1 Nationals from Tuggeranong
Shooting The Breeze went LIVE. Listen back to STB's Paul Camillos and Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse from Southern Cross Stadium at Tuggeranong for the NBL1 National Pre-Elimination Finals. We get into Day 1 surprises and an overtime, preview Day 2 match-ups and go behind the scenes at NBL1…
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No. 210: Coach Renae Garlepp - Silver Gongs and Future Stars
Leading the GEMS U19 back to the podium in an electrifying Silver medal campaign Coach Renae Garlepp takes us behind the scenes of the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup in Czechia and a talented squad of rising stars. As an NBL1 East Championship Coach, Renae Garlepp has experienced an amazing…
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No. 209: Keyan Kramer commentary, connection & chemistry …origins of Shooting The Breeze
We take a trip back to a pre-podcast time for Shooting The Breeze & women’s hoops! Keyan ‘Coach K’ Kramer, sports commentator, radio broadcast producer & MC joins us to wind back the clock in a nostalgic podcast that’s a testament to the early days of WNBL commentary at the start of the post...
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No. 208: Shooting The Breeze and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Aussies Future is Bright
Catch up on our LIVE Shooting The Breeze collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we continue our WNBL updates including the great outcome that Adelaide remains part of the league. We also celebrate the recent run of success for our Aussie Womens National Teams - Asia Cup Gold for the Opals,...
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No. 207: Coach Hannah Lowe's Growth, Grit & the Gangurrus
Gangurrus Assistant Coach Hannah Lowe is the latest recruit as part of Australia’s prep in the 3x3 boom. She talks Growth & Grit in a whirlwind 3x3 year for the Gang! Despite falling short in the QF to World Champs the Netherlands, the squad have earned a Champions Cup podium, their 3rd…
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No. 206: Global Women's Hoops Layover
Globally, women’s hoops is on the rise, and more eyes are on Aussie Women's Hoops than ever before. We take an international lens to some series 7 highlights: No. 186: Alford Corriette's NY State of Play No. 191 Hannah Dodd - Birmingham & Beyond No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to...
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No. 205: Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast - with Tracey Holmes and Lance Peatey
Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast with Tracey Holmes, Lance Peatey and host Paul Camillos. The broadcast landscape is shifting, particularly for women’s sports, can it emerge from the shadows to take its place front and centre. Women’s sports is growing in popularity and gaining more attention so…
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Hoops Biz Trailer
Women’s hoops is on the rise but there’s so much more to the sport than the game we see played out on the floor, So that’s why we’re releasing The Hoops Biz series of pods where we pull back the curtain on the business side of the game. We’ve got some interesting things planned so don’t forget to...
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No. 204: Coach Nat Hurst - Tall Ferns Fighting Spirit
In this pod we’re joined by Nat Hurst to talk about the Trans-Tasman Throwdown, the Tall Ferns and the future of New Zealand women’s basketball. Alongside Coach Nat, dynamic Kiwi hoops duo Linden Moore and Maia Williamson are front and centre for this pod as they discuss players, the games and…
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No. 203: Trans-Tasman LIVE from Adelaide with Laura Hodges, Kerry Waller and Paul Camillos
STB was Live from Adelaide Entertainment Centre with special guest Laura Hodges, ABPA board member and former Opal. It’s the inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown game between the Opals Vs Tall Ferns. We cover some key player stories, ranging from debutants to second chances. We get caught up in the...
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No. 202: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Walk The Line
Catch up on our live podcast collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we continue our series on WNBL 2.0. We’re looking at it from the clubs point of view and a ground breaking CBA along with a wider look at the ecosystem around the league. The breaking news around the Adelaide Lightning makes...
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EXPRESS BONUS: Jennie Sager on CBA and WNBL updates
A bonus pod with the WNBL CEO Jennie Sager in a huge week of league news. On the heels of a ground breaking Collective Bargaining Agreement and the uncertainty around Adelaide, 8th team and free agency. A fast-track pod to get a handle on where things are at. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share…
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No. 200: Trans-Tasman Hype with Linden Moore, Kerry Waller & Maia Williamson
In STB’s 200th podcast we celebrate and hype the upcoming Trans-Tasman Throwdown showcasing the rising talent across the pacific in Australia & Aotearoa. A great opportunity for the Opals & Tall Ferns squads to play together and against each other on the international stage ahead of Asia Cup in...
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No. 199: KG23 x TED talk - Kelsey Griffin connection and purpose
She’s a five-time WNBL Champ, with 2 back-to-backs and one of the most impactful imports Australian basketball has ever seen. Kelsey Griffin aka ‘KG23’ is a leader, a visionary, a baller and one of the best storytellers we’ve been privileged to have on the pod! KG23 shares her journey of…
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No. 198: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Taking a Leap of Faith
Catch up on our live podcast collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we unpack the stories, expectations and speculation swirling around WNBL 2.0. We share our thoughts and take a look down the road. The new owners officially took over the league on April 2 in a move that’s got high...
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No. 197: Nat Burton Potential Unleashed with guest co-host Britt Smart
It’s a special privilege hosting 2 well-travelled veterans of the WNBL and more recently each playing different roles this upcoming NBL1 season. Warwick Senators NBL1 West player & inaugural NBL1 champ Nat Burton re-joins STB to share her on-going journey in mindset coaching as part of Enriched...
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No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA2028
We’re grateful to be joined again by Aussie hoops legend Coach Sandy Brondello who recently extended her role as the Australian Opals Head Coach till #LA2028 Olympics and is the Head Coach of the reigning WNBA Champs NY Liberty. We get a fascinating look into the Liberty, the WNBA and its…
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No. 195: Live Pre-Game Grand Final Game 2 - Townsville Vs Bendigo
In STB's first live pod connecting speakers from around Australia, co-hosts’ Paul Camillos in NSW, Jacinta Govind in Qld, and Kerry Waller in South Australia, chat ahead of the much anticipated Game 2 of the WNBL Grand Finals between home team Townsville Fire and minor premiers Bendigo Spirit....
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No. 194: Live from QuayCentre Sydney Vs Bendigo with Emma Clarke
Live from the QuayCentre we’re joined by the versatile and deadly 3pt shooter Emma Clarke, recovering from injury. Despite being one of several starting players sidelined in a testing season for the embattled Sydney Flames who are playing their home game Semi Finals against minor premiers the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tune in to our women’s hoops and women in hoops podcast.
Host Paul Camillos and our crew of STB contributors, cover the latest from professional leagues through to grassroots and community.
From our home Australia and across the world we have fresh takes on inspiring athletes, amazing Coaches and behind the scenes trailblazers from the global women's basketball landscape.
We also look at the business and broadcast side of the game while watching women's hoops grow and reach new heights.
Follow Shooting The Breeze on Twitter: @theBreezePod IG: @shootingthebreezepod and LinkedInProducer and Co-Founder Mary Mankarios
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