ShuttleSquad - Badminton Podcast

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

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!

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!

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!

Who's the best coach Marvin's ever had? What is he focussing on while doing video analysis? Is there a training exercise Marvin really hates? In this one on one episode the newly crowned winner of the Luxembourg Open in mixed doubles Marvin Seidel & Thommy Fuchs are discussing these - and many more questions - regarding Marvin's life as a professional badminton player. Enjoy episode 34 of the ShuttleSquad!