In squash - The Podcast

Fresh off an impressive showing at the 2025 World Junior Championships, US Junior National Team Director Karim Ibrahim joins us to share his thoughts on the team’s performance and the event itself. Additionally, he discusses what makes Amina Orfi and Mohamad Zakaria so exceptional, weighs in on whether the gap between Egypt and the rest of the world is growing, and takes us inside the game of his uber-talented younger brother, world #10 Yousef Ibrahim.

🎙️ Episode 365 is live! He’s coached world #1s, world champions, and some of the biggest title winners in the game — Haitham Effat is arguably the most successful coach on the pro squash tour. In this wide-ranging conversation, Haitham shares his coaching journey and what it’s been like working with some of the sport’s biggest stars over the past decade. He dives into his relationships with such greats like Nouran Gohar, Tarek Momen, Nour El Tayeb, and Raneem El Welily — and what it takes to guide players at the highest level. A must-listen for squash fans and aspiring coaches alike! 🧠🔥

Three-time British National Champion, 2014 World Team Champion with England, and a former World No. 5 — Sarah-Jane Perry’s squash résumé speaks for itself. In this episode, Sarah reflects on her incredible PSA journey as she officially bows out from the pro tour. Her swan song came fittingly at the 2025 British Open, held close to home in Birmingham — the perfect time and place for a memorable send-off. We talk about career-defining moments, her player/coach dynamic with Rob Owen, what made this final British Open so special, and much more.

Squash Canada CEO Jamie Nicholls makes his debut on the pod—and he does not disappoint. We dive into Jamie’s squash backstory, relive the glory years of Canadian squash, and trace his evolution from athlete to executive. He shares candid insights into his leadership approach, the vision driving Squash Canada forward (including the Road to the Podium fundraiser), and what it will take for our athletes to thrive on the road to LA28.

3 time British Open champion and former world #1 Nick Matthew breaks down the 2025 British Open which saw Nouran Gohar and Diego Elias emerge victorious. He also gives heartwarming tributes to the recently retired Ali Farag and Hall of Fame inductee Jonah Barrington. We also take a trip down his personal British Open memory lane. Great chat with The Wolf!!