Hockey The Podcast

Episode 82 - Talking Tokyo ZA - Day 1

The tournament is finally here and we look ahead to SA vs. GBR in the men's competition, as well as the clash between the SA ladies and Ireland. Olympian Justin Reid-Ross, dual waterpolo and hockey national Marcelle Keet and hockey legend and an encyclopaedia of the sport David Reid-Ross join…

23 Jul 2021 44 min

Episode 81 - Talking Tokyo ZA Series - The Preview Show

In this special series of Hockey the Podcast episodes we take an in-depth look at the Olympic Games and what it means to the players. We roll out the red carpet of hockey royalty and are joined by six of South Africa's finest Olympians as well as an inspirational future…

20 Jul 2021 1 hr 45 min

Episode 80 - Sensational Smith

As we close in on the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Hockey the Podcast boys chatted all things hockey with SA's triple Olympian Austin Smith. A very different preparation and a superb season in the Netherlands.

6 Jul 2021 47 min

Episode 79 - The Terrific Robert Tigges

This week we hid indoors and went overseas to chat to the sensational Robert Tigges. One of the finest indoor hockey players in the history of the game takes us through the historic Dutch win at the 2015 Indoor World Cup, his coaching stints in the EHL, his PSi experiences…

29 Jun 2021 49 min

Episode 78 - The CTM Showdown

In another first for the show, Ty and Derek unveil the CTM Showdown - a battle between the SA men's hockey side and their Under-21 side counterparts. The pair are joined by SA Under-21 Head Coach Sihle Ntuli and captain Guy Morgan to discuss what promises to be an enthralling…

15 Jun 2021 36 min

Episode 77 - HJ with AF

In this weeks episode Ally Fredericks returns and we chat about the exciting developments for Hockey Junction, the covid challenge on School Hockey and the excitement of the Olympic squad ahead of Tokyo

8 Jun 2021 46 min

Episode 76 - SA Squad Announcement

In this very special edition of Hockey the Podcast, Ty & Derek are joined by Marissa Langeni, Robin van Ginkel and Garreth Ewing to announce the SA Hockey Squads that will head to Tokyo for the Olympic Games. They are also joined by the two captains who share their thoughts…

26 May 2021 38 min

Episode 75 - The End of the Reid-Ross Era

Justin Reid-Ross has hung up his stick following the culmination of the season with THC Hurley in the Hoofdklasse. After more than a decade in the Netherlands, the all-time highest scoring foreigner calls it a day with 186 goals to his name, the last coming in a come-from-behind victory on…

18 May 2021 47 min

Episode 74 - The Best of Dan Bell

Dan Bell has played 58 games for the South African men's hockey team, including the recent series against Namibia. In this episode, the Royal Daring Hockey Club star opens up about his journey, his favourite matches and of course, life in Europe. Listen. Enjoy. Share.

11 May 2021 40 min

Episode 73 - African Champions

The South African men's hockey team emerged victorious from the recently completed Indoor Africa Cup at Thomas More College in KZN. Their win meant that the team qualified for the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Belgium. How did the South Africans manage to secure a comfortable win against arguably the…

28 Apr 2021 1 hr 23 min

Episode 72 - its time for Africa!

Tyron headed down slightly earlier for the Indoor Africa Cup taking place in Durban and grabbed some South African and Namibian players to preview the Continental showpiece to decide who will represent Africa at the Indoor Hockey World Cup. Dan Sibbald, Bongumusa Mngoma, Dayaan Cassiem, Mustapha Cassiem, DJ Strauss and…

15 Apr 2021 48 min

Epsiode 71 - BlitzStoks Boytjies

In this week's edition, we look back at previous Indoor Hockey World Cups, and forward to the African Indoor Cup in Durban with three of the BlitzStoks Senior players. Captain Jethro Eustice is joined by two-time world cup player Justin Domleo and 2018 representative Rusten Abrahams to chat all things…

6 Apr 2021 54 min

Episode 70 - The Debutants

The SPAR South Africa squad has been announced for the African Indoor Cup with three new debutants in the squad. We managed to catch up with two of them, Daniella de Oliveira and Charlize Swanepoel to talk through the privilege, the opportunity and the celebration. Danny dishes the dirt on…

30 Mar 2021 46 min

Episode 69 - JHL Finals Day

Changing tack somewhat, Hockey the Podcast sent roving reporter Tyron to Wits Hockey campus for the Jozi Hockey League finals day. While fans weren't permitted, it was terrific to see so many young players back on the turf. 'Jabu' interviewed whoever he could find, while respecting the COVID protocols, to…

22 Mar 2021 34 min

Episode 68 - The Keenan Horne Conversation

This week's delayed episode is all about multi-talented Keenan Horne, the South African Hockey Men's Vice-Captain. Keenan talks to the boys about the excitement of the Olympic Games, the agony of the COVID Pandemic and balancing his career ambitions off the field with those on it. He also discusses his…

10 Mar 2021 53 min

Episode 67 - Destination Tokyo

In this week's episode, Ty and Derek head over to St Stithians to chat all things hockey with the SA Women's Olympic squad. Topics discussed include the challenges of dealing with Covid-19 and, of course, the excitement of Tokyo. The show features a host of players, from the highly experienced…

2 Mar 2021 50 min

Episode 66 - Joshua Opens Up

A week ago the news broke that Ryan Hack will lead the Indoor Hockey Men to the African Cup for Indoor Hockey. Naturally questions were asked by many as to what happened to his predecessor David Joshua. We thought, why not ask the man himself? So in this week's episode…

23 Feb 2021 38 min

Episode 65 - Hack Takes Charge

Ryan Hack has been appointed as the SA Indoor Hockey Men's Interim Head Coach for the African Qualifier in April. It's a role that he knows well, having taken the team to the 2015 Indoor World Cup, before serving at the 2018 tournament as assistant coach. In this discussion about…

15 Feb 2021 50 min

Episode 64 - Hockey Queen Quanita

In the next edition of Hockey the Podcast the boys sat with Quanita Bobbs to chat about her incredible journey in the world of hockey. With more than 100 caps for the country Quanita talks us through a superb career that has seen her travel the world to play the…

9 Feb 2021 50 min

Episode 63 - That Man Mvimbi

This week the Hockey the Podcast crew are joined by Owen Mvimbi. The South African star, with 44 caps to his name, takes us through his incredible journey. Mvimbi's passion for the game shines through, as does his love for people and his drive to make a difference in the…

2 Feb 2021 50 min