Hockey The Podcast

Episode 62 - This Is Your Captain Speaking

It's a new year and to celebrate, the country's leading hockey podcast kicked off with SA Women's skipper Erin Christie. The teacher took Derek and Tyron through the jungle that was 2020 and how she managed to cope with the year subsequently nicknamed Voldemort. She also looks ahead to 2021,…

18 Jan 2021 49 min

Episode 61 - Front and Center with The General

Peabo Lembethe immediately became a household name when he struck the post on his international debut, but in truth there were very few people who did not know about him by that stage. The Tuks hockey star is now playing in Ireland and he spoke to Tyron about the challenges…

24 Nov 2020 41 min

Episode 60 - Q & A with Stevie P

Jabu and Derek caught up with the ever-popular Steven Paulo to discuss all things hockey and more. Stevie P recounts his great days with the Quaggas, underlines his burning desire to continue to represent his country in the indoor arena, and has some fun with the famous fan song dedicated…

16 Nov 2020 40 min

Episode 59 - All About Evans

Steve Evans was a dual indoor and outdoor international for South African Hockey, taking part in both forms of the games' respective World Cups while he also represented his country at the Olympics. In this week's episode, we chat to Steve about his incredibly impressive journey, which includes volunteering at…

3 Nov 2020 56 min

Episode 58 - All Sides of Ricky West

We have travelled far and wide in our quest to tell you the incredible hockey stories of the country and abroad. We have interviewed players, coaches and business people in our previous 57 episodes, but this time we got the triple-whammy. Ricky West arguably deserved more than his 34 caps…

20 Oct 2020 50 min

Episode 57 - Malan Down Under

Ty and Derek head back to Australia to chat to former South African International star Line Malan. The multi-talented sportswoman opens up about her hockey journey, including the highs of travel, the lows of injury and the frustration of the system. The now-Australian resident also discusses PHL vs. Hockey One…

12 Oct 2020 54 min

Episode 56 - Just Jess

Ty and Derek caught up with one of South Africa's rising hockey stars Jess Lardent to discuss a host of subjects, from her exceptional performances to her growing TikTok fame. Lardent, who has secured 30 indoor caps for South Africa, also dived into the delicate subject of sports psychology, and…

5 Oct 2020 48 min

Episode 55 - McEwan Making Waves

This week the lads headed back to the Netherlands to chat to HGC Dames and former South African indoor international star Heather McEwan. The Maties Alumni has made a great start to her life in the Hoofdklasse, scoring on debut against the defending champions. Heather chats about her love for…

28 Sep 2020 55 min

Episode 54 - The Return of Chuck

Lloyd “Chuck” Norris-Jones is back on the Hockey Pod airwaves this week, offering some insight into the state of SA Hockey, and spitballing some pragmatic ways to evolve the game at the centre of all our hearts. The return of Chuck – who was first-ever guest on the pod –…

14 Sep 2020 1 hr 04 min

Episode 53 - All About Strength with Shilo

Since Hockey the Podcast's inception, the lads have interviewed administrators, players and officials. Now in Episode 53, strength and fitness trainer Shilo Ramdin is put in the spotlight. Shilo is the trainer for the national indoor women's hockey side, which he does in conjunction with his role as owner of…

8 Sep 2020 51 min

Episode 52 - Just Julius

The commonwealth Games, Indoor Hockey World Cup, Junior World Cup and now a Hoofdklasse contract. Ryan Julius is just 24 years of age but has already achieved more in his career than most could dream of. Speaking to the lads from his new temporary home in the Netherlands, the humble…

1 Sep 2020 56 min

Episode 51 - Cindy Hack Returns

Episode 51 - Cindy Hack It's been 46 episodes since we chatted to the inspirational Cindy Hack. In that time she has reached 100 test caps, 100 test goals and led her team to a brilliant series draw to Poland. Cindy took the boys through her lockdown fitness regime, on…

17 Aug 2020 52 min

Episode 50 - The Half-Century

Since March 2019 Hockey the Podcast has been pushing through doors without even opening them! Now Rayder Media celebrates Episode 50 of Hockey the Podcast as Tyron and Derek look back at some of the most memorable shows, while striving forward as they prepare for the next 50. Thank you…

1 Aug 2020 1 hr 21 min

Episode 49 - Van Loggerenberg Stands Tall

We are now only one step away from the big 5-0 at Hockey the Podcast! For our 49th episode we are joined by the superstar Anton van Loggerenberg who went one step further than the likes of Graeme Smith and Cesc Fabregas, by not only playing injured, but starring in…

14 Jul 2020 51 min

Episode 48 - The Brilliance of Botes

Kara Botes has emerged as a force in the South African hockey circuit, becoming just the second player to reach both 50 indoor and outdoor caps for her country. The defensive superstar opened up about her hockey adventure, her love for scoring goals as well as the difficulty of maintaining…

7 Jul 2020 54 min

Episode 47 - Fantastic van Ginkel

Robin van Ginkel has had an incredible journey from Eastern Gauteng to head coach of the SA Womens Hockey Team via Austria, the Hockey India League and more. In this episode of Hockey the Podcast we discover the head coach's journey to the top. Pam, as he is affectionately known,…

30 Jun 2020 46 min

Episode 46 - Ntuli Takes Centre Stage

Despite his young age, the brilliant Sihle Ntuli already has a hockey CV that would be the envy of most. The man who led the SA Under-16 and Under-18 squads is now charged with guiding the Under-21 side to the Junior World Cup in India. He has also served as…

23 Jun 2020 56 min

Episode 45 - Just Wright

Lindsey Wright (née Carlisle) had a glittering career playing hockey for South Africa. Having made her debut for Zimbabwe, Lindsey switched allegiance and became a South African hero with 209 caps, which included playing at the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games. It was a career packed highlights - even before…

16 Jun 2020 55 min

Episode 44 - The Wright Way

John Wright is undoubtedly one of the top hockey officials in the game worldwide. His glittering career has seen him officiate at an incredible five Olympic Games, where he umpired in three finals. Along with a handful of World Cup games the South African superstar is one of the country's…

8 Jun 2020 48 min

Episode 43 - The Rise of Reid-Ross

Justin Reid-Ross announced this week that he would be leaving AH&BC. Before that happened he sat down with the Hockey the Podcast team to talk about a career that can be described as nothing short of legendary. The South African drag flicking sensation, who is also an Olympian, rose to…

4 Jun 2020 1 hr 20 min