ShuttleSquad - Badminton Podcast

The full squad is back! 🎙️ Christo Popov, Kirsty Gilmour, Marvin Seidel, and Thommy Fuchs dive into the 2025 World Championships, sharing their highs, surprises, and personal experiences. From Kirsty’s close battles in Paris to Christo’s electric winning set that made the arena erupt, the team relives the best moments and the passion of the French fans. They also discuss the rise of Indonesian badminton, Yamaguchi’s quiet dominance, and the unexpected medal stories that defined the tournament. Beyond Paris, Christo gives a glimpse into the hectic Hong Kong swing, Kirsty recalls the drama of Hong Kong tournaments (and the legendary welcome dinners 🍣), and Marvin reflects on team league matches in Denmark, preparing for his comeback and the upcoming home highlight at the HYLO Open. Thommy, meanwhile, shares his wild first experience competing at the European AirBadminton Championships in Baku. An episode full of insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and laughs — perfect for anyone who loves badminton at the highest level.

In this special episode, recorded during the Badminton World Championships in Paris, Thommy sits down with Greg and Jenny Mairs, the creators of Badminton Insight and (former) professional mixed doubles players from England. They share the story behind their journey — from competing on the World Tour to building one of the most popular badminton content platforms in the world. We hope you enjoy this special! Let us know in the comments if we should do more episodes with guests. And if you are watching the video of this episode: sorry for the bad lighting. #shuttlesquad #badmintonpodcast #badmintoninsight

The Badminton World Championships in Paris are over - at least for the Squad. Kirsty lost to Thuy Linh Nguyen in round 2 and Christo was defeated by world number 1 Shi Yuqi in the round of 16. A day after the dramatic match in the Adidas Arena, Thommy and Christo are wrapping up Christo's week. They take you on a journey through his week - from arriving in Paris, through final preparations, first matches and the dramatic ending that came earlier than we all hoped for. A short, near live episode straight from our hotel room in rainy Paris. Enjoy! Thanks for tuning in - like, subscribe and let us know your thoughts in the comments :) #Badminton #Shuttlesquad #BWFWorldChampionships #Paris #ChristoPopov #ThommyFox

Thommy, Kirsty, and Marvin sit down for an honest chat that blends sport and life. Marvin opens up about the loss of his children, how he and his wife are finding support, and what it means to return to training. He also shares why he and Daniel won’t be in Paris for the World Championships this year. Kirsty takes us inside her Worlds taper - perfectly timed sessions, energy management, and what keeps her motivated for a 10th appearance. The squad then looks ahead with predictions for Paris before tackling Thommy’s World Championships quiz. Thanks for tuning in - and if this conversation resonated with you, our DMs are open. #Badminton #Shuttlesquad #BWFWorldChampionships #Paris #KirstyGilmour #MarvinSeidel #ThommyFox

This week, Thommy, Kirsty, and Christo are joined by special guest & former co-host Selena Piek for a heartfelt (and often hilarious) conversation about her retirement from professional badminton. From career highlights to behind-the-scenes tour memories, Selina opens up about the highs, lows, and lessons from over 15 years on court. The crew also chats about life after sport, Olympic dreams, funny travel moments, and the new 25-second shot clock being trialed at the World Championships. 🎧 Watch & listen now on Spotify & Youtube. #Shuttlesquad #BadmintonPodcast #SelenaPiek #BWF #InsideBadminton