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(Un)informed Handball Hour
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Welcome to the (Un)informed Handball Hour. A handball podcast, brought to you by Chris O'Reilly, Brian Campion and Alex Kulesh joined by a range of wonderful guests.
Episodes
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The Morning Club - 14 October: Golla going back? Reistad's major move, CL heating up
It's early days in the handball season but transfers have already taken over the headlines. We discuss Henny Reistad's decision to stay away from Europe's dominant duo and Johannes Golla taking his desires to return to Flensburg public. We also chat about the big games over the last week and see...
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Episode 336 - Club World Championship chat with LA's Joey Williams and Sydney's Dan Reid
The Club World Championship Begins on Thursday with a new format throwing the non-professional clubs right in the deep end with just one chance to take on the big boys. Daniel Reid and Joey Williams, playing in goal for Sydney Uni and Los Angeles respectively, join to discuss how they're feeling…
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Episode 335 - Alex Dujshebaev on his move to Gummersbach and the Bundesliga
One of the most fascinating transfers of the summer was the move of Alex Dujshebaev to Gummersbach, after nine seasons at Kielce. The Spanish star and Champions League Winner has made a name for himself as a clutch player over the years and surprised many with his move to the Bundesliga at 33. He...
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The Morning Club - 11 September: Filip Mishov on Vardar's return to the big time
In our third show of the week, celebrating the start of the new EHF Champions League season, we're joined by Macedonian journalist Filip Mishov to discuss Vardar's return to the competition after four years away. How are the two-time champions shaping up under coach Ivan Cupic, is the club run...
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Episode 334: Champions League launches, Maciej Wojs on the Polish sides after opening day drama
The Men's Champions League began last night with a first-look at the new 24-team format. We were treated to some thrilling matches, two of which featured Polish pair Plock and Kielce. Leading Polish commentator Maciej Wojs joins us to discuss what he saw on the opening day, Kielce's fortunate win...
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Episode 333: Bundesliga preview with Björn Pazen and Tim Dettmar
The Bundesliga begins this week, with a pair of matches on Thursday night, and we're breaking tradition by bringing you our first dedicated podcast of the season before a ball is thrown. Two of our top German contributors, Björn Pazen and Tim Dettmar, join forces on the pod for the first time to...
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Episode 332: End of an era or smooth transitions for Germany's top two?
Ahead of this weekend's German Super Cup between SC Magdeburg and Fuchse Berlin, we take a look at what has changed for both teams and consider whether it's the end of an era for one or both, which areas of the court might cause trouble and who looks in better shape ahead of the traditional…
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Episode 331 - South America and Europe share the spoils at the Beach Handball World Championship, recap with Ebiye Udo-Udoma
In a thrilling conclusion to a brilliant week of beach handball, Argentina are women's world champions, while Germany sit atop the men's game. Ebiye Udo-Udoma is back with us to help us break down the conclusion of the championships, what lessons will be learned and gives us some breaking news...
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Episode 330 - Filip's farewell, Björn Pazen on the end of Jicha's reign at Kiel, reaction to the new Champions League
Filip Jicha's time with THW Kiel came to an end this week. We reflect on this era which began with trophies galore and ended with their worst season in decades. Inevitable? Unfortunate? We discuss with Björn Pazen. Friday saw the draw for next season's EHF Champions League, which has a new format...
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Episode 329 - Barca are kings of Europe again, a slice of history, Nielsen's showdown with Gidsel
We're well used to Barcelona winning this title over the years but this one felt a little different. With the German sides favoured by most and Aalborg the hipster tip for the trophy, the Catalan club reminded us all what it takes to get through this weekend, surviving Saturday's semi-final slog...
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Episode 328 - Men's FINAL4 preview, Knorr on his debut appearance and memories
The four contenders have arrived in Cologne, ready to clash in one of the most tightly contested FINAL4s in years. All four sides have a real say in the destination of the Champions League trophy this weekend and that's what makes these weekends truly special. We discuss the two semi-finals and...
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Episode 327 - Metz on top with brilliant Bouktit, wacky wildcards, FINAL4 bonanza continues
Metz claimed their first Women's Champions League title with a pair of brilliant performances led by an unstoppable Sarah Bouktit. We look back at their weekend in Budapest, try to make sense of the World Championship wildcards and unpack the conclusion of the Bundesliga season. Our buildup to...
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Episode 326 - Women's EHF FINAL4 preview with Anne Mette Hansen and Aleksa Pavicevic
All eyes on Budapest this weekend as the Women's EHF FINAL4 rolls into town. Reigning champions Györ are favourites but must overcome a Brest team at the end of an era and with recent history at this stage on their side, while Metz will look to overcome their semi-final hoodoo against CSM...
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Episode 325 - Business time for the European Leagues and the European League
Crunchtime across Europe as major league titles are being won in France and Germany, while deciders await in Denmark, Hungary and Poland. We discuss PSG denying Nantes and big news at the top and bottom of Denmark's top flight, while Tim Dettmar joins us to look at the Bundesliga run in and the...
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The Morning Club - 15 May: World Championship qualifiers update, John Ryan in Iowa for the North American tournament
It's national team week for the men with places at next January's World Championship in Germany on the line. Plenty of intrigue among the 10 European play-offs, while it comes down to USA vs Greenland in Iowa on Saturday. Team Handball News' John Ryan joins us to chat about the tournament, how…
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Episode 324 - First leg reflections in the CL Quarter-finals with Björn Pazen, Talant Dujshebaev leaves Kielce after 12 years
With Björn Pazen in the forest, Chris at the beach and Alex at home, we dive into the week's Champions League first leg encounters, which gave us a surprising lack of surprise results. We also look at the sudden departure of Talant Dujshebaev from Kielce, bringing an end to a 12-year era…
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Episode 323 - Szeged rip up Gottfridsson's contract, Zoltan Szendrei and Ola Selby react
Less than a season into a 3-year contract, Jim Gottfridsson's time at Szeged has come to an abrupt end and it has been anything but amicable. Gottfridsson has called it unilateral, unjustified and unlawful, Szeged have said they acted legally and little else. We speak to Nemzeti Sport's Zoltán...
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Episode 322 - Champions League reviews with Danijela Vekic, halftime in the men's playoffs, women's elite eight is set
Danijela Vekic joins us to discuss the latest action in Europe's top flight competitions. We're halfway through the men's playoffs, where we've already seen Sporting and GOG let big advantages slip from their grasp as all but one of the contests are delicately poised. The women's Champions League...
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Episode 321 - Is Simon Pytlick the Britney Spears of handball? Talant takes the reins in France, Veszprém players threatened by the doctor
With the recent international week offering little in the way of drama, we filled our gossip cup with stories off the court in the past few days, including Simon Pytlick's revelations about the breakdown in trust with Flensburg, French coaches displeasure with a non-Frenchman taking over France's...
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Episode 320 - Katie Timmermann on social media fame for the US women and the road to LA28, Aleksa Pavicevic on the Women's Champions League and international week
A social media post by Coach Jackie J launched the US women's team and their open tryout into the spotlight in January. We speak to national team player and former pro basketballer Katie Timmermann about the whirlwind start to 2026 and her path to a home Olympic Games. Aleksa Pavicevic joins us…
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The Morning Club - 4 March: Handball in the Winter Olympics? Eric Willemsen on the rumoured radical proposal for the sport's Olympic future
A recent report from Duncan Mackay suggested radical plans are being discussed for the future of the Olympic Games, where the likes of the sliding sports and Nordic combined could be dumped out of the Winter games, while handball and indoor volleyball could be among the sports shifted over from…
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Episode 319 - Bundesliga update with Tim Dettmar as Magdeburg finally lose, the race for Europe and to survive takes shape
It took until the 21st round but German Bundesliga leaders Magdeburg have finally lost. Tim Dettmar joins us to discuss whether the loss to Kiel actually brings a sense of relief and whether the chasing pack has what it takes to catch up. We also look at the broader race for Europe with Lemgo and...
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Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 2 February: Denmark complete the triple crown on home soil, final review and Alternative Awards with Nedzad Smajlagic
Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 2 February: Denmark complete the triple crown on home soil, final review and Alternative Awards with Nedzad Smajlagic Denmark are champions of Europe for the first time in 14 years and they did it in style! We look back on the final day of action with the help of Nedzad...
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Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 29 January: Semi-finals set after Germany deliver and Malmö's Royal Rumble concludes
One of the most memorable main rounds in recent memory comes to an end with a classic showdown in one group and a proper slog in the other. We look back at the last couple of days, full of drama, some controversy and big moments, before looking ahead to two beautifully matched semi-finals. To…
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Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 25 January: Main Round taking shape, talking Switzerland's rollercoaster ride with Andy Schmid and Noam Leopold
The big three in Main Round Group I took control in Herning on Saturday, does that group need another surprise or two to live up to the hype? Meanwhile, one point separates five teams in Group II ahead of some crucial showdowns. We speak to legendary playmaker Andy Schmid about his plunge into…
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Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 23 January: All about Iceland with Björgvin Páll Gustavsson and Snorri Guðjónsson
It's been 16 years since Iceland last made it through to the semi-finals of a major championship and there's plenty of belief that the wait could end this month. Following a perfect start to the championship, we check in with two men who were part of their 2008 Olympic silver and EURO 2010 bronze...
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Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 20 January: Germany scrape through, Faroe Islands break through and Switzerland collapse
The opening days of the championship have thrown up some mad days! We look back at Germany's 48-hour fluctuation from early elimination and disgrace to qualification with two points in hand, Faroe Islands' display of belonging and dominance, plus Switzerland's inexplicable collapse against...
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Men's EHF EURO 2026 - Preview Part 2: Rasmus Boysen on the major contenders, hosts and fan favourites from Groups B, C and E
Everyone's favourite handball nerd Rasmus Boysen joins us for our second EHF EURO 2026 preview pod, featuring Groups B, C and E. We delve into the championship's host nations, fan favourites Portugal and Netherlands and compare the two perennial top contenders in Denmark and France. The full...
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Men's EHF EURO 2026 - Preview Part 1: Looking ahead to Groups A, D and F with Björn Pazen and Zika Bogdanovic
The Men's EHF EURO 2026 begins next week and we're here with the first of our two big preview podcasts. Björn Pazen and Zika Bogdanovic join us to discuss the big storylines from Groups A, D and F. We discuss major medal candidates Germany and Iceland, where Spain and Hungary sit on the current...
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Men's EHF EURO 2026 - Fantasy League Special: Players to look out for and sign for your Handball Hub fantasy league team
Ahead of the Men's EHF EURO 2026, we've teamed up with Handball Hub to run our fantasy league. You can finally participate in a league on your phone without the need for Google Translate. We've delved into the players and their values as we build our fantasy teams and consider which men will have…
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Episode 311 - Holiday handball in Germany, France and London?
After a December focused fully on the Women's World Championship, we wrap up the year with a catch up on the men's game with big Bundesliga games and transfer rumours galore. We take a look at the upcoming changes to the French league and Champions League, while German and Dutch national team...
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The Morning Club - 24 December: Christmas throwback with Katrine Lunde and her life in handball
Katrine Lunde bowed out at the very top of the handball world this month, winning her fifth world championship gold as the all-star goalkeeper and hanging up the Norway jersey at the age of 45. Back in 2022, we spoke to Katrine about her life in handball, the people and moments that made her who...
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Episode 310 - Challenging Hassan for the IHF Presidency with leading candidate Gerd Butzeck and Handbollskanalen's Ola Selby
Hassan Moustafa has some opposition in his hopes to extend his IHF Presidency beyond 25 years. For the first time since 2009, the upcoming IHF Congress will see him challenged by Gerd Butzeck, Franjo Bobinac, and Tjark de Lange. We spoke to the most outspoken and leading challenger Gerd Butzeck...
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Women's World Championship 2025 - 15 December: Lunde leaves with fifth world title for Norway, Alternative Awards time with Marcio Menino and Danijela Vekic
Norway were pushed all the way by a brave and spirited Germany performance but when everyone else looked shaky, Katrine Lunde stood firm in goal with a match-winning performance to sign off on a truly legendary career. We pay tribute to her and the other heroes of the championship with our...
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Women's World Championship 2025 - 11 December: Medals in sight, defence on top and who needs a right back?
While the quarter-finals were fairly straightforward affairs, they bring up some interesting trends that we dive into ahead of the final weekend of the World Championship. Defence leading the way, the demise of the right back and focusing on player growth among the topics as we bask in the…
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Women's World Championship 2025 - 9 December: We're off to the quarter-finals with Maike Elger on Germany's run and Laura Agena and the Dutch side of the draw
We can finally start looking forward to the quarter-finals, beginning on Tuesday in Dortmund. Co-hosts Germany are on the hunt for their first world medal since 2007 and Maike Elger, who has been covering the championship for Sportschau in Germany, speaks to us about the tournament so far, the...
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Women's World Championship 2025 - 2 December: Pernille Brandenborg on captaining Faroe Islands to a historic first victory and Aleksa Pavicevic on the big stories of the preliminary round
We begin a new week and a new month with a real World Championship treat. Faroe Islands captain Pernille Brandenborg joins us to speak about a historic first victory at this level against 2019 finalists Spain, the long journey with this team since her debut in 2016 and the reward of taking on…
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Women's World Championship 2025 Preview Part 2: Group by group breakdowns
It's part 2 of our Women's World Championship preview, where we look at the standout teams and interesting stories from groups B to H before the fun begins on Wednesday.
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Women's World Championship 2025 Preview Part 1: Where women's handball stands, Group A deep dive, Japan's Clare Gray on her tournament aspirations
We begin Women's World Championship week with our preview of the tournament. We discuss where the sport currently stands in the midst of a surge in popularity in other women's sports, before diving into the first of the eight preliminary round groups. And we speak to Japan's Clare Francis Gray as...
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Episode 303 - Super Saturday in the Bundesliga with Tim Dettmar
Saturday evening in the Bundesliga makes for compulsory viewing with Berlin hosting Kiel and Flensburg taking on Magdeburg. Tim Dettmar of the 3. Halbzeit (3rd half) podcast joins to help us preview this Super Saturday and the big news so far in this Bundesliga season.
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The Morning Club - 23 October: A new look for the Champions League, Jicha stays at Kiel
Confirming the news we shared last month, the Men's Champions League will have a new look next season. We dive into the new structure, what it means and what we think of it. And over on Patreon: Filip Jicha has signed a new contract with Kiel, ending speculation about his future. Better the devil...
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Episode 302 - Who's hot and who's not in the Men's Champions League, Scott Harrington on handball life on Faroe Islands
We're just a month into the new Champions League season but we're already getting a glimpse at the bigger picture as we put the spotlight on three teams which have impressed us so far and three we are worried about. Patreon subscribers got a chance last week to hear from Scott Harrington, perhaps...
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Episode 301 - Bundesliga chat with Björn Pazen on Berlin's woes, Kiel are back and Magdeburg look unstoppable
As is tradition, we dive into our full Bundesliga coverage with a few rounds under the belt to get a feel for what's actually happening in handball's strongest domestic league. Björn Pazen joins us to discuss the contrasting fortunes of the league's top dogs and who might emerge as this season's...
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Episode 300 - Celebrating 300 episodes with Brian Campion's comeback, comparing the handball landscape now to when we began
We launch the new handball season with a celebratory episode, reaching episode 300 of the podcast! In the eight years since we began, the handball world has changed a lot, so we look back at our first episodes to compare and contrast how things were and where we are today. Plus, we welcome Brian...
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The Morning Club - 5 September: Emergency pod as Berlin is rocked
As if the Bundesliga needs drama like this to garner attention! In one of the sport's most shocking turn of events in years, if not ever, Stefan Kretzschmar and Jaron Siewert have departed Fuchse Berlin. We dive into the timeline, the background and plenty more as we come to terms with a this…
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The Morning Club - 4 August: Anja Althaus on taking on Tobias Reichmann and the state of women's handball in Germany, part 1
With HB Ludwigsburg filing for insolvency just over a year after reaching the Champions League final, the women's handball community has been dealt another major blow. Following Tobias Reichmann's column stated that women's handball should dream less, accept the reality and lower expectations,...
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Episode 299 - Beach handball special with Severin Henrich, Labrina Tsakalou, Liam Harrison and Gabriella Horvath
During and after the beach handball EURO in Türkiye, Chris had the chance to speak to an array of fascinating people in the beach handball community, to get their thoughts on the latest major championship, their personal perspectives and the sport in a wider sense. We hear from Germany's gold…
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The Morning Club - 11 July: Tales from the Beach Handball EURO with Malta's Liam Harrison and EHF's Gabriella Horvath
We're in Türkiye for the EHF Beach Handball EURO 2025 and with the tournament at the halfway mark, it's a great time to check in with a couple of the protagonists. Liam Harrison is making his EURO debut with Malta and speaks about the experience so far, how the national team and sport have...
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Episode 298 - Mighty Mittun, Faroes grab major medal, the modern handball players shape and CL group draws
We look back at the Men's Junior World Championship and the lessons it has taught us about the present and future stars of the sport, plus we unpack the Champions League group phase draw.
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Episode 297 - Echoes of 2023 as Zombie Magdeburg emerge victorious
SC Magdeburg are Champions League winners and while they may have made it look easy on Sunday, they've done it the hard way this season. We look back at their triumph over Berlin in the final and how they got there, from a losing record in the group phase, squeaking past Veszprém and Barca and…
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