
ShuttleSquad - Badminton Podcast
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Join host Thommy and Kirsty as they welcome the second guest in ShuttleSquad history: Mia Blichfeldt for an unfiltered Girls Club session. They talk dropping bad habits, major life changes, the Women’s Badminton Collective, and confront one important topic, that is still too often tabooed: menstrual cycle in elite competition. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: * How two Olympians became roommates, friends, and then co‑founders * Mia’s bold move to train and live in southern France—for love, performance and mental health. * A deeper dive into WBC’s goals: equal opportunities, tournaments, and visibility for female athletes * Why male coaches need to talk—and openly—with female athletes 💬 Your voice matters: Like, comment, subscribe—and help push conversations forward for female athletes everywhere. Follow Women’s Badminton Collective: @wbc_badminton Follow the athletes: @kirstygilmourr @mia_blichfeldt and out host @thommyfox #GirlsClub #WomenInSport #Badminton #WBC #shuttlesquad #podcast
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This week, it’s just the guys! With Kirsty on holiday, Christo Popov and Marvin Seidel join Thommy for a wide-ranging chat on all things badminton. From life after a short break to the challenges of climbing the rankings, the group gets real about the demands of the tour, the state of the sport, and what keeps them going. 💬 Plus: some bold opinions, laughs, and a few personal updates from Christo and Marvin. 🎧 Watch and listen now on Spotify and Youtube. #Shuttlesquad #BadmintonPodcast #Episode38 #ChristoPopov #MarvinSeidel #BWF #InsideBadminton
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Thommy catches up with Christo Popov and Kirsty Gilmour after the recent Asian tour. Christo shares insights on the tough conditions in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, while Kirsty talks training, travel, and tournament life. Plus, the squad dives into hot takes on nutrition, doubles vs. singles, and An Se-young’s future. 🎧 Tune in for laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and sharp badminton chat!
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In this exciting episode 36 of the ShuttleSquad – Badminton Podcast, Kirsty, Marvin, and Thommy dive into some major upcoming changes in the world of badminton, while Christo is busy competing in the Singapore Open semifinals. Thommy brings a fresh perspective by sharing lessons from recent tennis and gymnastics tournaments—what can badminton learn from these sports? And don’t miss the end of the episode, where Marvin opens up with some personal stories and insights you won’t want to miss. Tune in, get inspired, and stay ahead of the game with Episode 36 of the ShuttleSquad!
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In this episode, host Thomas Fuchs is joined by Christo Popov and Kirsty Gilmour to take a deep dive into the current badminton scoring system. Is it holding the sport back? Could a change make it more attractive? The squad shares their thoughts, debates possible improvements, and explores how tweaking the system could elevate the game to new heights. This week, the crew also introduces something new: Three Hot Takes. Bold, controversial, and sure to spark debate—find out what they are and why the squad is fired up about them! Finally, Christo Popov gives exclusive insights into his Malaysia Masters draw, which kicks off on May 20th. Enjoy Episode 35 of the ShuttleSquad!