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Honouring Tiana ’T’ Mangakahia, ahead of what would have been her 31st birthday, this episode is the full release of an intimate reflection on Tiana’s life, her battle with breast cancer and the heartwarming story of her family and close friends who stood with her in this difficult journey. Former professional baller, Vanessa Panousis co-hosts alongside T’s family in a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a young woman who overcame incredible challenges to battle breast cancer for many years while staying connected to the game she loved, always hopeful and living her life to the full. In doing so Tiana not only let people in on her journey, but used her story and hoops platform to raise awareness for young women especially. Now her hearts desire to continue that legacy is coming to life with her foundation Tough4T. Stay Tuned. Want to support or be involved… Website: Tough4T Tough4T Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

We’re grateful to returning guests Phoenix Mercury Assistant General Manager Fleur McIntyre and special guest co-host, Bendigo Spirit Captain Kelsey Griffin for an eye-opening Hoops Biz episode from the C+ Suite. It’s an insightful exchange between two trailblazers in women’s basketball and a real privilege to tap into their hoops smarts as we dive into the world of the ever-changing all-encompassing WNBA Front Office amidst the spectacular growth of women’s hoops both in the US and around the world. Taped in the 24 hours leading up to the verbal agreement coming out of the in-person marathon CBA negotiations in Manhattan, we highlight the unpredictable landscape of professional sports in what Fleur predicts will be ‘…the most chaotic Free Agency in the history of the WNBA’, as well as the remarkable progress achieved on and off-court in women’s hooops. A masterclass in transitioning from the bubble of an on-court team to the labyrinth of the front office, it touches on overarching themes of navigating complexity, innovating with curiosity and achieving extraordinary results through collaboration. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Fleur McIntyre: Fleur on Instagram KG23: Kelsey on Instagram Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

The first season of the new WNBL era wrapped recently in spectacular fashion, the Opals went undefeated in the Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Istanbul cementing their FIBA Women’s World Cup ranking and we take a minute for a WNBL26 retrospective and get excited for a new NBL1 chapter! We got to see some really glorious finals basketball and amazing crowds, a nail biting season with some hook turns but most importantly big forward strides. Host Paul Camillos is joined by UCCaps court announcer Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we shoot the breeze on the WNBL… and some other good hoops stuff too. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

With FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers starting on March 11 we get into the new look, new wave Tall Ferns squad brimming with young and promising talent. This Kiwi squad features 3 debutants looking to earn their spot while in Puerto Rico. NZ experts Linden Moore, PhD and Maia Williamson join us as we talk about the Kiwi underdogs who are in a super talented pool that includes the unbeatable Team USA & world ranked no. 6 Spain, no easy feat but with a chip on their shoulders and a never say die attitude can they rise to the challenge? Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the latest from Shooting The Breeze… wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Linden Moore NZ channel: Linden NZ on IG Maia Williamson: Maia on IG Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Ahead of International Womens Day 2026, Madel Guevarra & Isay Aurellado are partnering to launch their new program ‘Let Her Stay In The Game’ based at Hoops Sports Performance in Western Sydney. The program will enable teenage girls and women to stay in the game longer through access to education, inclusive programming, and connections. Both Madel & Isay have long been involved in community basketball, and fill the gap for inclusivity amongst teenage girls in their communities that have historically seen them drop off the cliff when it comes to retaining girls in sports. The program tips off on 28th February, with an IWD expert panel on 8th March talking to cultural diversity, unconscious bias & science backed research, and tailored training and goal setting sessions throughout March for teenage girls and women to stay in the game. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Let Her Stay In The Game: https://www.hoopssportsperformance.com.au Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

WNBL awards season is here! A season with so many moving parts, a clear top 3 teams may have iced out other contenders, injuries have cruelly cut short captivating seasons for prospective award candidates, and that old nugget - award fatigue. We get creative with our own shoutouts and season highlights, but one thing we know is that the Queens of the court will shine in the new WNBL era purple reign. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

A bonus pod ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round we share a small snippet with people who were very close to Tiana Mangakahia. In a fireside chat, we’re joined by friend of the pod Vanessa Panousis alongside very special guests Tiana's mum and dad - Cynthia and Terei Mangakahia We’re so grateful to have Cynthia & Terei join us on this pod in memory of T. In the coming weeks we’ll share the full pod where we talk about their legacy initiative, its meaning to the family and hope for it’s impact in the future. Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

A north shore local girl reppin’ her hometown team. Issy Morgan is living her dream as a DP for the Sydney Flames. Despite a season ending injury Issy has made a big splash in her WNBL debut, showcasing her gutsy style of play and innate leadership qualities to be the phenomenal teammate as she was renowned for in her Div1 College career at Davidson. The former Wildcat shares what's important to her, as a player, a teammate and person. Displaying tremendous poise for a young player both on and off court, she’s grounded in the opportunities she's been gifted, leaving no doubt that Issy’s got the right stuff to make a huge impact on the Aussie women's basketball landscape. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Issy Morgan on IG: Issy Morgan Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Next up in our summer hiatus is Vol.2 of our biggest 2025 pod replays, cued up for your listening enjoyment! For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcasts Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! 1:05 No. 192: LIVE from the AIS UCCapitals Vs Sydney Flames 11:45 No. 197: Nat Burton Potential Unleashed with guest co-host Britt Smart 23:35 No. 209: Keyan Kramer commentary, connection & chemistry… origins of Shooting The Breeze 36:20 No. 199: KG23 x TED Talk - Kelsey Griffin connection and purpose 51:35 No. 210 Coach Renae Garlepp - Silver Gongs and Future Stars 1:02:15 No. 218: Izzy Borlase Steps In and Steps up 1:12:30 No. 219: Hannah Hank Inc. All Guns Blazing Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Whilst we take a pod break, we’ve got some of our biggest 2025 pod replays cued up for your Aussie summer enjoyment. For the full podcast make sure to go back and listen to the episode… and you can subscribe to Shooting The Breeze wherever you get your podcasts Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! 00:55 No. 205: Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast - with Tracey Holmes & Lance Peatey 12:44 No. 204: Coach Nat Hurst - Tall Ferns Fighting Spirit 22:20 No. 203: Trans-Tasman LIVE from Adelaide with Laura Hodges, Kerry Waller & Paul Camillos 32:50 No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA2028 43:50 No. 190: Lara McSpadden Whai Time 53:22 No. 207: Coach Hannah Lowe’s Growth, Grit & the Gangurrus 1:05:22 No. 202: STB and WNBL Pulse LIVE - Walk The Line Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

We get into the WNBL imports from around the globe bringing the heat here in Australia, in this week of World Basketball Day, reminding us of the global impact of womens hoops. Sharing some insights and anecdotes of global talent in Oz, WNBA scout Alf Corriette returns to the pod, NBL1 Assistant Coach Em Palmer and Kerry Waller newly appointed Adelaide Lightning PR & media assistant round out the discussion. It’s our final podcast for 2025 as we welcome a pod break… so from the STB community to our listeners around the world - Happy New Year, wishing all a safe and Happy 2026! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

In our third installment of Shooting The Breeze Hoops Biz we’re privileged to be joined by Head of Brand Marketing at Molten, Noa Hasegawa. Molten are synonymous with global sporting goods, but in the basketball world Molten basketballs are the epitome of style, functionality and represent global hoops as the chosen basketball at FIBA competitions.  In this Hoops Biz feature we get into the business of basketballs. Heading up the global brand marketing Noa gives us a look into their brand positioning, Molten’s North Star, what’s integral to their business, and how that translates across every corner of the world. It's a fascinating look at not only the goods and some innovative ancillary products but Molten's social impact, on a topic we’re 100% aligned on - women’s hoops! Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

Shooting The Breeze was LIVE from the Quaycentre with returning special guests Hoops Capital CEO & GM Chris ‘CP’ Pongrass & former Flame Vanessa Panousis. Tune in to a candid and lively Thanksgiving pre-game special, as we recall the enormous changes, both good & challenging as CP steps down after 6 seasons at Hoops Capital. This conversation covered a lot of different subjects including some updates ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round in January, and the community spirit of the Flames that goes beyond just wins and losses. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta Threads: Shooting The Breeze on Threads and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

From across the ditch, Tauihi Aotearoa player Hannah Hank joins Shooting The Breeze with NZ experts Linden Moore & Maia Williamson behind the mic. Hannah has notched up an amazing couple of years, straight out of college at Clemson in the ACC she’s played in Europe, joined inaugural WNBL team Geelong, represented the Gangurrus Australia’s 3x3 National squad, and is posting up an impressive MVP ranking season at Tauranga Whai in NZ. What’s equally impressive is her top notch character, and we’re grateful for Hannah’s openness in sharing her journey, the doubts along the way to the self assuredness from hard work and representing herself and basketball as Hannah Hank Inc. in the work she performs on and off court. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Linden Moore NZ channel: Linden NZ on IG Maia Williamson: Maia on IG Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn

We’re thrilled to have young gun Isobel ‘Izzy’ Borlase join us. After a stellar debut with accompanying accolades at her home town club, the Adelaide Lightning, Izzy has made a huge statement at her new club, the Bendigo Spirit, averaging 22ppg so far this season and Player of the Round in Rd4, ‘I think it's got everything I need at this moment, like I came here to get better at basketball…’ Izzy shares the happy days at the start of her pro-career, but she also understands the opportunities and mindset growth that can come with this chapter of her hoops journey.  We get a wonderful look into the goals she's set herself on the world stage of the WNBA, the upcoming Women's World Cup as well as the off court fun with her roomies - fellow teammates Oli Pollerd & Kelsey Rees. Enjoy! Don’t forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you! Kerry Waller: courtside_coffee-catchup Join Shooting The Breeze on socials - Bio.site: Shooting The Breeze Bio Site X/Twitter: Shooting The Breeze on Twitter IG: Shooting The Breeze on Insta and LinkedIn: Shooting The Breeze on LinkedIn