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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

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 55 min
Latest: 24 Sep 2026
Language: English

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24 Sep 2026 · 58 min

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 Townsville Tip-Off, upcoming WNBL, FIBA Women's World Cup and FIBA Masters Open! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting…

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S8 · E241 · 8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
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 emotions for the 50+ group at the inaugural World Masters in a raw take of their campaign, that speaks to their resilience and perhaps more telling the true Aussie spirit and camaraderie. It’s a revealing conversation about what it takes to restart your basketball journey later in life, trust…
S8 · E240 · 27 Jul 2026 · 55 min
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, adequate governance and community understanding around data privacy is lagging. After an incident where video recording of minors took place without informed consent we dived into the issue of privacy, data security and how your information is being treated, and the more fundamental question of who…
S8 · E239 · 10 Jul 2026 · 49 min
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 opportunity that felt too good to refuse". As always a major theme when speaking with Justin is the league's fans and we get into the more authentic connections needed to keep fans at the centre of the league. Touching on the phenomenal growth of women’s basketball globally, particularly the WNBA, Justin…
S8 · E238 · 26 Jun 2026 · 47 min
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 Millard joins the podcast to talk to us about the Masters Basketball movement, with a contingent of five women’s teams taking part with the aim to fulfil the hopes and dreams of many Aussie female players to remain active in the game they love. Poignantly for many, the Brolgas are about rediscovering…
S8 · E237 · 22 Jun 2026 · 29 min
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 Tiana and her foundation, the Bear Cave was awash in Pink, with a sell out crowd and standing room only to watch Norths Bears play the Sydney Comets In Round 11 of the NBL1 East. In a true testament to the spirit of community we learn from our pod guests that it really is ‘…bigger than basketball’,…
S8 · E236 · 11 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
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 upcoming global hoops initiatives we turn to face the strange. Host Paul Camillos is joined by UCCaps court announcer Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse to explore the disruption amongst the progress. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like and share so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on…
S8 · E235 · 29 May 2026 · 20 min
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 3x3 Asia Cup Gold medalist Marena Whittle talks on the mastery of 3x3, we catch Amy Atwell, an Olympic Bronze medalist, at the beginning of her 3x3 journey, touch on the resilience piece for Emma Clarke and sliding doors moment for Hannah Hank which brings this squad right here to the ultimate…
S8 · E234 · 15 May 2026 · 55 min
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 truly shows her life, interests and what she embodies, you get the picture that Agnes can rise to the occasion and take on any challenges she faces. She’s part of the reigning NBL1 National Champions, the Knox Raiders who are looking to stamp their authority on the NBL1 South again. An Australian…
S8 · E233 · 1 May 2026 · 42 min
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 months ago, her college years and the historic NCAA championship for her alma mater UCLA. Front and centre is the growth and love the NBL1 East is getting from across the nation with more and more players trekking to the East Coast in what is the youngest of the conferences. Ceara gives us the inside on…
S8 · E232 · 17 Apr 2026 · 48 min
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. Former professional baller, Vanessa Panousis co-hosts alongside T’s family in a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a young woman who overcame incredible challenges to battle breast cancer for many years while staying connected to the game she loved, always hopeful and living her life to the full. In doing…
S8 · E231 · 3 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
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 real privilege to tap into their hoops smarts as we dive into the world of the ever-changing all-encompassing WNBA Front Office amidst the spectacular growth of women’s hoops both in the US and around the world. Taped in the 24 hours leading up to the verbal agreement coming out of the in-person…
S8 · E230 · 20 Mar 2026 · 45 min
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 see some really glorious finals basketball and amazing crowds, a nail biting season with some hook turns but most importantly big forward strides. Host Paul Camillos is joined by UCCaps court announcer Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we shoot the breeze on the WNBL… and some other good hoops stuff…
S8 · E229 · 6 Mar 2026 · 57 min
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 as we talk about the Kiwi underdogs who are in a super talented pool that includes the unbeatable Team USA & world ranked no. 6 Spain, no easy feat but with a chip on their shoulders and a never say die attitude can they rise to the challenge? Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the latest from…
S8 · E228 · 20 Feb 2026 · 51 min
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 education, inclusive programming, and connections. Both Madel & Isay have long been involved in community basketball, and fill the gap for inclusivity amongst teenage girls in their communities that have historically seen them drop off the cliff when it comes to retaining girls in sports. The program tips off…
S8 · E227 · 6 Feb 2026 · 43 min
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 highlights, but one thing we know is that the Queens of the court will shine in the new WNBL era purple reign. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting…
S8 · E226 · 24 Jan 2026 · 17 min
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 have Cynthia & Terei join us on this pod in memory of T. In the coming weeks we’ll share the full pod where we talk about their legacy initiative, its meaning to the family and hope for it’s impact in the future. Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!…
S8 · E225 · 23 Jan 2026 · 58 min
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 was renowned for in her Div1 College career at Davidson. The former Wildcat shares what's important to her, as a player, a teammate and person. Displaying tremendous poise for a young player both on and off court, she’s grounded in the opportunities she's been gifted, leaving no doubt that Issy’s got…
S8 · E224 · 15 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
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 leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! 1:05 No. 192: LIVE from the AIS UCCapitals Vs Sydney Flames 11:45 No. 197: Nat Burton Potential Unleashed with guest co-host Britt Smart 23:35 No. 209: Keyan Kramer commentary, connection & chemistry… origins of Shooting The Breeze 36:20 No. 199:…
S8 · E223 · 8 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
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 and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! 00:55 No. 205: Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast - with Tracey Holmes & Lance Peatey 12:44 No. 204: Coach Nat Hurst - Tall Ferns Fighting Spirit 22:20 No. 203: Trans-Tasman LIVE from Adelaide with Laura Hodges, Kerry Waller & Paul Camillos 32:50…
S8 · E222 · 26 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
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 Coach Em Palmer and Kerry Waller newly appointed Adelaide Lightning PR & media assistant round out the discussion. It’s our final podcast for 2025 as we welcome a pod break… so from the STB community to our listeners around the world - Happy New Year, wishing all a safe and Happy 2026! Enjoy! Don’t…
S8 · E221 · 12 Dec 2025 · 47 min
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 hoops as the chosen basketball at FIBA competitions. In this Hoops Biz feature we get into the business of basketballs. Heading up the global brand marketing Noa gives us a look into their brand positioning, Molten’s North Star, what’s integral to their business, and how that translates across every…
S8 · E220 · 1 Dec 2025 · 52 min
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 after 6 seasons at Hoops Capital. This conversation covered a lot of different subjects including some updates ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round in January, and the community spirit of the Flames that goes beyond just wins and losses. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get…
S8 · E219 · 21 Nov 2025 · 44 min
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 Geelong, represented the Gangurrus Australia’s 3x3 National squad, and is posting up an impressive MVP ranking season at Tauranga Whai in NZ. What’s equally impressive is her top notch character, and we’re grateful for Hannah’s openness in sharing her journey, the doubts along the way to the self…
S8 · E218 · 14 Nov 2025 · 48 min
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, ‘I think it's got everything I need at this moment, like I came here to get better at basketball…’ Izzy shares the happy days at the start of her pro-career, but she also understands the opportunities and mindset growth that can come with this chapter of her hoops journey. We get a wonderful look into…
S8 · E217 · 7 Nov 2025 · 53 min
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 early in the season, with some great courtside & post game presser insights from the WNBL teams as the season gets to a physical start. Mixing it up with some early injury woes, exciting team play as well as moving parts with the imports. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can…
S8 · E216 · 24 Oct 2025 · 56 min
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 Kahu GM Jo Caird) and the phenomenal impact Aussie players are having on the Tauihi NZ league. Linden and Maia slice and dice the deep talent pool of an ever-evolving league, from established NZ stars knocking at the door of the Tall Ferns and hot shooting Aussie imports to the emerging Kiwi talent…
S8 · E215 · 17 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
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 exciting line-ups, after big off-season changes to their squads. These two teams didn’t meet in the pre-season so we get to experience their very first match up as the first game of the season we get into the emotions, the squad line ups and their anticipation for a tough, tight season!! Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE…
S8 · E214 · 15 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
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 mix of human stories, economic theory and a dose of healthy journalistic skepticism he’s got lots of examples you can wrap your head around - which is how we like it! Cue dramatic music (yep he studied a minor in music) as the WNBA and women's sports more broadly enters the chat. He's published…
S7 · E213 · 26 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
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 WNBL, all eight teams will battle it out for three days of women’s hoops pre-season action along with a whole lot of community activations by She Hoops across tropical North Queensland. Even without a few imports this early look into the WNBL teams is a taste tester for the WNBL season launching on…

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