S02E23 Grand Final Glory: Behind the Scenes of Netball’s Biggest Night

S02E23 Grand Final Glory: Behind the Scenes of Netball’s Biggest Night

In this Grand Final special episode, Krystine & Carla relive an unforgettable day at the Netball Super League Grand Final. From the incredible atmosphere inside the arena and the rise of netball as a major sporting spectacle, to the nail-biting action on court, they bring listeners behind the scenes of one of the biggest days in the netball calendar. The episode features interviews with AO Manchester Thunder players, plus a chat with head coach Karen Greig and commercial director Gill Porter. The team also catch up with fans and fellow netball voices to hear what the occasion meant to them. Expect elite-level analysis, celebrations, emotional moments, and plenty of laughs. Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/ [https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/] Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcastever [https://www.instagram.com/thebestnetballpodcastever] TikTok @thebestnetballpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebestnetballpodcast] Good ol' Email: thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com [thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0.  By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

S02E22 One Netball Family: Pride, Inclusion & Finding Your People

In this Pride Month special, Krystine & Carla celebrate the power of inclusion in netball with two inspiring conversations. They are joined by Unicorns Netball Team, a club breaking boundaries and creating a safe, welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ players, allies and netball lovers of all abilities. The team share how Unicorns began, why representation matters, and how sport can help people feel confident, supported and accepted. The episode also features returning guest Nat Panagarry, who talks openly about her own Pride journey, the importance of visibility, being an ally, and how netball has given her a community where she can truly be herself. Expect honest conversations, learning, laughter and plenty of reminders that the best teams are built from different people bringing different strengths. Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/ [https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/] Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcastever [https://www.instagram.com/thebestnetballpodcastever] TikTok @thebestnetballpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebestnetballpodcast] Good ol' Email: thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com [thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0.  By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

S02E21 From Swifts to Scotland: Kath Tetley’s Netball Journey

In this episode, Krystine and Carla are in a fascinating conversation with Scottish Thistles Head Coach Kath Tetley. From her early days in media and communications at Netball Australia to helping build some of Australia's most successful netball franchises and now leading Scotland on the international stage, Cath shares the lessons she's learned about leadership, culture, resilience and growing the game. The discussion covers everything from building belief in a squad, developing successful franchises, the future of World Netball and why putting people first is the key to long-term success. Packed with insights for coaches, players and fans alike, this episode proves that great netball is about far more than what happens on court - although there are also a few laughs about Scottish slang, Aussie coaching methods and Kath's self-confessed "allergy to resets!" Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/ [https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/] Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcastever [https://www.instagram.com/thebestnetballpodcastever] TikTok @thebestnetballpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebestnetballpodcast] Good ol' Email: thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com [thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0.  By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

S02E20 Changing the Conversation: Trish Adudu & Jo Noel on Diversity in Netball and Netball Aid

Krystine and Carla are joined by Trish Adudu and Jo Noel. Jo and Carla have a thought-provoking conversation about inclusion, representation and creating positive change within netball. Together they discuss the importance of diverse voices in the sport, the experiences that have shaped their journeys, and how clubs, coaches and players can help build more welcoming environments for everyone. Trish and Kris talk about Netball Aid 2026, some of the biggest changes with the event and what Kris and Carla will be doing there. Netball Aid's Website: https://netballaid.co.uk/ [https://netballaid.co.uk/] Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/ [https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/] Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcastever [https://www.instagram.com/thebestnetballpodcastever] TikTok @thebestnetballpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebestnetballpodcast] Good ol' Email: thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com [thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0.  By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

S02E19 Curly’s Culture: Inside the Rise of Dragons Netball

Guest co-host Lauren Nicholls joins Carla for a brilliant conversation with Dragons Head Coach Reinga Bloxham. From her hugely successful coaching journey in New Zealand to building a high-performance culture in Wales, Reinga opens up about leadership, standards, pathways and what it really takes to create a winning environment. The episode dives into the rise of Dragons this season, player development, coaching philosophies and the importance of belief both on and off court. There’s plenty of insight for coaches and players alike - plus a few laughs along the way, including mystery holiday rumours about Krystine. Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/ [https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/] Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcastever [https://www.instagram.com/thebestnetballpodcastever] TikTok @thebestnetballpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebestnetballpodcast] Good ol' Email: thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com [thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0.  By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.