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(Un)informed Handball Hour

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.

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S1 · E336
Yesterday · 31 min
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 on the eve of the tournament, how they've been preparing and what this means for handball in both nations with Olympic aspirations.
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September 16 · 56 min
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 speaks to us about his decision-making process, getting used to Life in Germany, adapting to German handball and what excites him about his new club and league.
September 11 · 14 min
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 better than it was at the height of their powers and what are their chances of progressing from an incredibly tight Group B.
S1 · E334
September 10 · 23 min
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 at home and whether Plock are just one player away from being a FINAL4 contender.
S1 · E333
August 27 · 55 min
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 discuss new-look Kiel, just how unstoppable Magdeburg are and whether Gummersbach are a dark-horse or just a horse.
S1 · E332
August 21 · 26 min
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 season curtain-raiser.
S1 · E331
July 1 · 36 min
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 about his return to the court with Lewis Howes' Los Angeles Team Handball. For the video breakdown early in our interview, watch it in full on patreon.com/handballhour for free.
S1 · E330
June 27 · 52 min
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 on the men's side. 24 teams and immediate jeopardy, what more do you want?
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June 15 · 35 min
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 before a masterclass in the final against Berlin. Emil Nielsen's early showdowns with Gidsel and Andersson set the tone and Barca never looked back. We break down the action and the players who made it happen, discuss the history made by the champions and wonder if Berlin's golden chance has passed them by.
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June 12 · 49 min
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 figure out where the difference will be made, before making our predictions. We hear from Aalborg's German star Juri Knorr on his FINAL4 memories as a fan before he experiences it as a player for the first time. And we conclude with a dramatic reading, sharing the words of the man looking to atone for a slip last year.
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June 10 · 44 min
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 Cologne continues this week with our mystery interview on patreon.com/handballhour first, followed by a full preview of the Men's FINAL4.
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June 4 · 43 min
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 Bucuresti, buoyed by returning to the sport's pinnacle event. Aleksa Pavicevic joins us to preview the party. Anne Mette Hansen is heading to her eighth consecutive Women's EHF FINAL4 this weekend, a remarkable record for one of the most reliable players in the sport. Since reaching Budapest for the first time in 2018 and winning the title with Györ, she hasn't missed women's handball's biggest party. Just days before returning, Hansen speaks to us from Bucharest about a rollercoaster first season with CSM, helping them to break a quarter-final curse, her standout memories from her FINAL4 history with Györ and Metz and what it takes to come through the weekend with the title in hand.
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May 29 · 1 hr 4 min
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 German-heavy EHF Finals in Hamburg this weekend.
May 15 · 24 min
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 Team USA is shaping up and the new residency project players in action at this weekend's club championship in the same location. For access to all our Morning Club episodes, join us on patreon.com/handballhour
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May 1 · 45 min
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, consider his most memorable times and what's next.
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April 17 · 38 min
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 Szendrei and Handbollskanalen's Ola Selby to get their reactions and the mood in both the Hungarian and Swedish sphere around this sudden shock move on the back of what felt like a turning point for the club's season.
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April 3 · 43 min
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 has been whittled down to eight contenders with a new face among the mix. In the round's headline clash, we wonder which curse is likelier to end - CSM Bucuresti's or Esbjerg's?
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March 23 · 49 min
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 national team and Veszprem's players being told there will be consequences if they don't reach the club's lofty goals this season.
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March 6 · 51 min
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 to break down the group phase of the Women's Champions League and the hard-fought play-offs to come, plus a quick check-in on the national team week with surprise results in the EURO qualifiers.
March 4 · 25 min
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 the Summer games. We speak to Associated Press journalist Eric Willemsen, who covers both winter sports and handball, about the reports, new IOC President Kirsty Coventry's "Fit for the Future" initiative, what impact a move like this would have and whether it's likely at all. For access to all our weekly Morning Club episodes, ad-free listening and more bonus content throughout the season, join us on patreon.com/handballhour

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