ShuttleSquad - Badminton Podcast

[53] Hop On Hop Off - Season 2 Finale

It’s the season finale of The Shuttle Squad Podcast! Thommy Fuchs is joined by Kirsty Gilmour, Christo Popov, and Marvin Seidel — in true “hop on, hop off” style — as the squad wraps up another busy year on tour. From email chaos and slippery courts to injuries, team matches, and travel mishaps, the players share their funniest stories and most honest reflections of the season. Kirsty talks about learning to be kind to herself after her injury, Christo looks ahead to the World Tour Finals, and Marvin joins straight from the airport to give his HYLO Open recap — while Thommy tries to keep it all together (and fix his out-of-office disaster). Let us know in the comments what your favorite moment of Season 2 was — and who you’d like to see join the squad in Season 3!

[52] HYLO Hype

Thommy, Kirsty, and Marvin are back for another wide-ranging chat from the European tour — from towel mix-ups and giveaways to the excitement of the upcoming home tournament in Saarbrücken. Marvin breaks down what makes playing in front of home crowds so special, while Kirsty shares her take on league formats around Europe. The squad dives deep into how the German league might change, why promotion and relegation can be a trap, and what it takes to keep competition strong. Later, Thommy talks about his brutal multi-shuttle training session (“I died, my back still hurts!”), and Kirsty reminds everyone just how underestimated badminton’s intensity really is. Things wrap up with a hilarious twist — Marvin’s long-term plan to switch from the badminton court to the golf course (give him 12 years).

[51] Xtreme and Limitless

Kirsty Gilmour is back on Shuttlesquad! In episode 51, Thommy catches up with her after an eventful few weeks — from winning the Badminton XL League in Jakarta to battling through injuries in Finland. Kirsty shares how the unique 3v3 format works, why doubles players impressed her more than ever, and why the HYLO Open hall remains one of the toughest on tour. They also talk German “efficiency,” shuttle buses that never arrive, and Thommy’s recent engagement (congrats!). It’s a mix of behind-the-scenes badminton chaos, humor, and heartfelt life moments — classic Shuttlesquad energy.

[50] Badminton’s Invisible Enemy

Episode 50! Thommy is joined by Christo Popov and Marvin Seidel for a boys’ club special. Christo reflects on back-to-back semifinals, breaking into the world’s top 10, and the pressure of being the hunted instead of the hunter. Marvin talks about adjusting to mixed doubles, building a new partnership, and finding rhythm at smaller tournaments. The squad also dives deep into the hidden complexity of badminton tactics and the chaos of windy conditions, before looking ahead to the European leg: Denmark, French Open, and a “home” showdown in Saarbrücken. Plus, memories of first tournaments, commentary confessions, and why the smallest details make the biggest difference. #Shuttlesquad #BadmintonPodcast #BadmintonLife #InsideBadminton

[49] I can never fully retire - with Hans-Kristian Vittinghus

In this special episode, Thommy sits down with danish legend Hans-Kristian Vittinghus at the World Championships in Paris. From his early memories of the Bitburger Open to becoming Denmark’s men’s singles coach, HK shares candid reflections on his career highs, the Thomas Cup victory, and the challenges of missing out on the Olympics. They dive into: - The transition from player to coach and how relationships with teammates change - Building Denmark’s next generation of singles players- Perspectives on national training setups vs. independent paths - Why he’s stepped back from social media and commentary to focus on players - His biggest career moments and long-term coaching goals An honest, insightful conversation with one of badminton’s most respected voices—don’t miss it.#Shuttlesquad #BadmintonPodcast #HansKristianVittinghus #BWF #DenmarkBadminton #ThomasCup #BadmintonCoaching