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The Firepod

Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick

Fireball Beach Volleyball's official podcast.

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  • weekly
  • Avg 37 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E23
    Friday · 40 min

    Firepod#23: Hotseat for Sam!

    On this episode of the Firepod, George turns the mic on Sam for his observations and reflections over the year as a coach, and delves deeper into what he looks for in aspiring players in the UK. For this weeks question, we're asking you what are the three most important things to you as a coach? Email us at Firepod@fireballbeachvolleyball.com to let us know!

  • S1 · E22
    October 2 · 1 hr 1 min

    Firepod#22: We're back! Ft. Stuart Perry

    We're back ! Sam and George are back after an extended break over the last few weeks as the academic year has started for George and Sam has been busy with international coaching duty. This week we return with Junior England u22 Player Stuart Perry to reflect over his season and discuss his key takeaways from a year of national and international competition. Furthermore, Sam and George discuss the new world tour format, our plans for winter and more!

  • S1 · E21
    September 2 · 27 min

    Strangers on a Beach ft: JJ van den Bogert and Cole Durant

    This time on the beach we welcome two pillars of the UKBT on their annual reunion at the Cardiff open. JJ and Cole have been seen competing around the UKBT since before George knew what the sport was, and now he takes some time to get to know their past, how they see the game, and more about what volleyball means to them.

  • S1 · E20
    August 22 · 29 min

    Strangers on a Beach Ft. Mel Coutts and Tya Keys

    This week on the Firepod, we host a player who has competed on the BPT, Commonwealth and Olympic stage, Mel Coutts and her partner from over the pond, Tya Keys! Tune in to find out more about two players which have been pillars of the UKBT this season, and learn more about their experiences over the years.

  • S1 · E19
    August 7 · 51 min

    Firepod#19: How Agreeable are You?

    George takes the lead this week in the rankings after the Fireball elite series final as we review the UKBT and the Rio Elite, and take a glimpse at the Hamburg Elite, giving Sam a chance to redeem himself and catch up. Sam also recounts some more of his time at the commonwealth games, and discusses some of the ideal psychological traits they look for in performance athletes.

  • S1 · E18
    July 31 · 58 min

    Firepod #18: What is Your Knitting?

    George leads in the ranking race as we reflect on the results from Weymouth, but this week we take a look towards the final elite series of the year in Porthcawl, and the Rio de Janeiro elite BPT series and place our predictions for who can make final four. Sam also reflects on his experience as a future coach at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, leading us to the question of the week: what is you knitting?

  • S1 · E17
    July 24 · 45 min

    Britains Biggest National Tour Event?

    This week George and Sam discuss the mammoth of UK beach volleyball, the Weymouth Grand slam, the tournament everybody wants to win, and hedge their bets in their new draft system on who they think will come out on top in addition to taking a peek at international teams competing. With an updated draft system for our top 4 predictions, theres plenty of room for success this weekend!

  • S1 · E16
    July 19 · 1 hr 4 min

    Firepod#16: Jumbo July

    This week George and Sam take on the gargantuan task of recapping the last six weeks, full of National tour, BPT and junior national events like no other time in the year. Listen in to find out our thoughts on the events over the last few weeks, and hear Sam's perspective as an on sight coach from both the Bridlington Future and NEVZA events!

  • S1 · E15
    July 10 · 22 min

    Strangers on a Beach: ft Seain Cook

    This week George is joined by AVP and Scottish National Team player Seain Cook! Tune in to learn about how Seain manages his relationship with volleyball and his life around a career of competing! ***Content Warning *** This episode contains use of explicit language

  • S1 · E14
    June 27 · 36 min

    Firepod#14: Bridlington Preview and June Recap

    This week Sam and George take a look at the events in Bridlington and recap the major events of the last few weeks. Join us as we look at the entry lists for the next two weeks in Bridlington and discuss how some of the teams are bringing some serious momentum off the back of the UKBT.

  • S1 · E11
    June 6 · 31 min

    Firepod#11: Strangers on a Beach ft. Katie Keefe

    This week we have an exclusive episode of strangers on the beach featuring English international athlete Katie Keefe ! Tune in to find out more about what it's like to compete on both the NCAA, UKBT and BPT all in one season and more.

  • S1 · E10
    May 28 · 42 min

    Firepod #10: Cardiff Predictions and International Review

    This week George and Sam take a look at what our national teams are up to, with both our the English Men's and Women's teams competing across Europe and Asia. George and Sam continue their ranking predictions ahead of the Ostrava Elite and the Cardiff Open.

  • S1 · E9
    May 25 · 39 min

    Firepod#9: May Overview

    This week George and Sam discuss the results from Northern Ireland, examine the international stage and take a look at what the English national senior teams are up to, as well as a quick peak at the Cardiff open main draw.

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  • S1 · E5
    April 10 · 16 min

    Firepod #5: Saquarema Speculations

    This week on the Firepod we have a quick catch up with Sam and George as they take a look at the entry list for the BPT Elite in Saquarema, making predictions for the podiums and picking out our diamonds in the rough.

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