In squash - The Podcast
Episodes
Episode 400 Jonathon Power
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Power’s attacking style and on-court presence were unlike anything squash had seen before; and it served to lay the groundwork for the atta...
Episode 399 Luke Butterworth
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Butterworth jumps back on the pod and does not disappoint. Luke Butterworth returns to the pod—and once again delivers. We dive into Greenwich...
Episode 398 Rodney Martin
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former World Champion, world number two, and one of the very best coaches in the game today—Rodney Martin jumps back onto the pod for another insigh...
Episode 397 - Marina Stefanoni
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
World No. 13 Marina Stefanoni makes her In Squash debut, and it was an impressive one at that. One of four American women now ranked inside the PSA to...
Episode 396 - Peter Marshall - Asal Controversy and Observer Article
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former World #2 Peter Marshall returns to the podcast and it was well worth the wait. We begin by revisiting Peter’s career, including the origins ...
Episode 395 Rahul Vashishtha: Coaching Pathways & Breaking into North America
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Rahul Vashishtha, currently at Bates College and soon to take on a head coaching role at Louisville Collegiate School...
Episode 394 - James Zug - Squash- A History of the Game
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by James Zug—a true pillar in the squash media space and someone who, in many ways, helped inspire this very podcast through his early ...
Episode 393 Matias Knudsen
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the PSA's most exciting young talents, Matias Knudsen, makes his In Squash Pod debut on Ep. 393. We take a deep dive into his breakout season, ...
Episode 392 Bassim Haidar - Optasia Championship
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
PSA Gold and Platinum events are back—and with them, one of the standout tournaments on the calendar: the Optasia Championship, and with that we’r...
Episode 391 Tom Glover - Cross Court Analytics
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Cross Court Analytics data analyst Tom Glover, who takes us behind the scenes of how elite players and coaches are us...
Episode 390 Hadrian Stiff
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hadrian Stiff returns to the podcast for another thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation. Since we last spoke in a two-part episode on the mental and...
Episode 389 Greg Marche
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Marche makes a long awaited return after his remarkable run to the semi-finals of the Windy City Open, making him the second-oldest player ever t...
Episode 388-Zena Wooldridge | World Squash Federation President - LA 28
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zena Wooldridge, President of the World Squash Federation, returns exactly 100 episodes after her last appearance — when we were celebrating squash’...
Episode 387 Mike Dale - Olympic Qualification Breakdown
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Squash Player Magazine's one and only Mike Dale is back on the pod for episode 387 — a long-overdue catch-up. The last time Mike joined us was a co...
Episode 386 Qamar Zaman
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1975 British Open Champion and former World No. 1 Qamar Zaman returns to the podcast — and somehow manages to top his unforgettable appearance on Ep...
Episode 385 Yousef Ibrahim
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three finals on the trot and one of the matches of the year already on his résumé. Despite an early exit in Karachi, Youssef Ibrahim has been must-w...
Episode 384 Bill Buckingham
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off 2026 than welcoming my partner in podcast crime, Squash Radio’s Bill Buckingham, back on the pod....
Episode 383 - Gregory Gaultier
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I always enjoy getting caught up with people I haven’t spoken to in a minute — but even more so when they’re former world #1s and world champion...
Episode 382: 2025 - 26 First -half Season Recap
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season Recap: PSA, the Women’s & Men’s Game, and the Conversations That Shaped the Year In this solo episode, I give an unfiltered recap of the c...
Episode 381 Mohamed Abouelghar
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mohamed Abouelghar – “The Bullet” Is Back In this episode, I sit down with Mohamed Abouelghar, former World No.7 and now surging back up the ra...
Episode 380 Duncan Riddell - The Nick
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Duncan Riddell, a freelance squash writer whose new Substack, The Nick, should become one of the most exciting develo...
Episode 379 Jesse Englebrecht - SportMind
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse shares the story behind his transition from the court to the mental game, how SportMind has evolved into where the very best in the world go to ...
Episode 378 Sang Hoon Lee - Squash Korea and the 2026 World Teams
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2026 World Team Championships are headed to Cheongju, South Korea — marking the first time the country will host an event of this scale. Joining...
Episode 377 Timmy Brownell
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The “smartest and best squash player in the room” label fits Timmy Brownell perfectly. Timmy joins the pod to talk about his big win in Charlottes...
Episode 376 Johnny Williams - PSA Recap
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Williams joins the pod to break down all the action from the first three major PSA events of the season! 🏆 We dive into the standout perfor...
Episode 375 Victor Crouin - Open Squash Classic
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Open Squash Classic kicks off today in Manhattan, and #2 seed — and Open Squash–sponsored player — Victor Crouin returns to the pod! We chat...
Episode 374 Gary Nisbet - Unique Fitness Solutions
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Nisbet from Unique Fitness Solutions returns to the pod to share his 10 non-negotiables for squash training and nutrition—insights that will sh...
Episode 373 Sabrina Sobhy
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly a year away from the PSA tour, Sabrina Sobhy returns as the top seed at this week’s Nash Cup. We catch up with her four years after her...
Episode 372 Adam Hawal
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Hawal has quickly become one of squash’s brightest young stars after stunning the squash world by taking down former World No.1 and London Clas...
Episode 371 Yahya Elnawasany
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nash Cup is only a few days away, and Yahya Elnawasany joins us to talk about his 3rd appearance in this iconic Canadian PSA event. This time arou...
Episode 370 Jay Nash- The Nash Cup
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For 17 years, the Nash Cup has been lighting up London, Ontario, showcasing some of the very best talent in the game. At the heart of it all is Jay Na...
Episode 369 Adriana Olaya - Squash Summit 2025
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Squash Summit 2025 kicks off in just a few days, ahead of the first Diamond event of the PSA season — the CIB Egyptian Open. Joining me is Adria...
Episode 368 Fernando Valdizan - National Squash Leauge
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After many head scratching years of wondering why pro league squash hadn't taken off in the US, Fernando Valdizan along with co-founders Spencer Lovej...
Episode 367 Rob Dinerman
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Class is now in session. Rob Dinerman has forgotten more about the history of squash than I’ll ever know—apart from maybe Jonah Barrington—but f...
Episode 366 Karim Ibrahim - World Juniors
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off an impressive showing at the 2025 World Junior Championships, US Junior National Team Director Karim Ibrahim joins us to share his thoughts ...
Episode 365 Haitham Effat
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 365 is live! He’s coached world #1s, world champions, and some of the biggest title winners in the game — Haitham Effat is arguabl...
Episode 364 - Sarah Jane Perry
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three-time British National Champion, 2014 World Team Champion with England, and a former World No. 5 — Sarah-Jane Perry’s squash résumé speaks ...
Episode 363 Jamie Nicholls - Squash Canada CEO
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ye...
Episode 362 Nick Matthew - British Open, Ali Farag, Jonah Barrington
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 victorio...
Episode 361 Nathan Clarke - Squash Player Magazine
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Squash Player Magazine Editor in Chief Nathan Clarke jumps back onto the pod to recap the World Championships and set the stage for the iconic British...
Episode 360 Steve Lawton and World Champs Finals Day Preview
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For 26 years, Steve Lawton held down the fort as the head squash professional at the Vancouver Racquet Club. With over 30 years of experience playing ...
Episode 359 Johnny Williams
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's Johnny!! Back just in time to recap the season just ahead of the World Championships in a few weeks' time. Johnny's got thoughts on how it's ...
Episode 358 Mostafa Asal
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 21 Mostafa Asal reached world number one for the first time, and he made it to the promised land once again a few months ago, recently r...
Episode 357 Gilly Lane
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
University of Pennsylvania men's team won its first ever Potter Cup in 2024, and proved they weren't a one hit wonder by winning it again in 2025. Hea...
Episode 356 John White
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parlaying a playing career which saw him reach world #1 in 2004 into an incredibly successful coaching career is not something you see very often, and...
Episode 355 Jamie Maddox
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Maddox is one of the most prolific content creators in squash today. For over a decade, Squash Stories has been the go-to online squash communit...
Episode 354 Amna ElTarabolsy
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Squash Egypt has its first ever female President, Amna Eltarabolsy; former world junior runner up and world junior teams champion. She's been a member...
Episode 353 - Karim Darwish
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karim Darwish was one of the Egyptian greats, along with Ahmad Barada, Amr Shabana, Rami Ashour and Mohammed El Shorbagi, who laid the groundwork for ...
Episode 352 Gary Waite
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not many can lay claim to being inducted into both the Canadian and US Squash Halls of Fame, but Gary Waite might be the one and only. 4 Time Canadian...
Episode 351 B.G. Lemmon - Philadelphia Lightning - NSL
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The National Squash League launched in 2024 as a pro squash league unlike anything we've seen before. The brainchild of several young US squash brains...
Episode 350 Miles Jenkins
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Jenkins has been working with Joel Makin for the last 12 years; former college teammates at the University of Birmingham which was the beginning...
Episode 349 Darren Thomson and Dean Brown - AirSprint Private Aviation Canadian Men's Open
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calgary's Bow Valley Athletic Club will host the Airsprint Private Aviation Canadian Men's Open in week's time and the Bow Valley brain trust, CEO Dea...
Episode 348 Nicole Bunyan
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been an eclectic season for Canadian #2 and Pan Am Championships gold medalist Nicole Bunyan. We talk about her season which is about to get unde...
Episode 347 Marwan ElShorbagy
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2 PSA titles, top 10 status, 2nd place in the World Teams, and his third appearance on the pod! It's been a solid season for Marwan ElShorbagy, and he...
Episode 346 Salah Eltorgman
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going undefeated at the World Teams including wins over England's Nathan Lake and a huge win over Ivan Perez to lay the groundwork for Canada's 11th p...
Episode 345 Hannah Craig
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first half of the 2024/25 PSA saw Hannah Craig make a name for herself, winning in Paraguay and moving well inside the world's top 100. 2024 ended...
Episode 344 Graeme Schnell
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canada's 11th place finish at this year's World Team Championship was the country's best since 2009, and Graeme Schnell's performance in the playoff v...
Episode 343 Curtis Malik
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finals day at the World Team Championships saw one of the most dramatic yet unexpected matches to kick off the men's final when Curtis Malik was only ...
Episode 342 Nicolas Mueller
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At 35 years old, Nicolas Mueller is still playing top 20 squash, and has proven so this season with some very strong results, including a quarter fina...
Episode 341 Alex Cohen - Crack Shot, Short Film
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The short film Crack Shot tells the story of a troubled young squash player who finds himself entangled in a confrontation with the determined parent ...
Episode 340 Nathan Clarke - Squash Player Magazine
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Squash Player Magazine Editor in Chief Nathan Clarke breaks down several topics, but primarily all things Hong Kong in terms of the World Teams and la...
Episode 339 David Campion
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
20 plus years as England Squash National Team Head Coach, David Campion has been an instrumental part of contemporary England's National Team success ...
Episode 338 Mohamad Zakaria
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The youngest ever world junior champion, the youngest male winner on the PSA tour, and now into the world's top 30 at the age of 17, Mohamad Zakaria i...
Episode 337 Bill Buckingham
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ranks right up there with the best conversations on the pod to date. Bill Buckingham and I talk about the joys of retirement, the evolution of Squash ...
Episode 336 Arthur Gaskin
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently appointed Irish National Team Head Coach Arthur Gaskin returns to the pod after a 4 year hiatus, the fault of which lays entirely on the shou...
Episode 335 Rodney Martin
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former world #2 and World Open champion, legend from one of the greatest eras in squash history, Rodney Martin joins the pod again and whenever we hav...
Episode 334 Youssef Ibrahim
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Youssef Ibrahim's US Open performance was not surprisingly electric as he more than lived up to his moniker the gunslinger; not only that, he once aga...
Episode 333 Johnny Williams
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another tremendous chat with Johnny Williams which basically amounts to a rapid fire recap of what we've seen from the men and women on the PSA tour a...
Episode 332 Jackson Bragman - National Squash League
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson Bragman's Bragman Breakdown is eclectic, highly entertaining; not only does he lay out College Squash and most recently and prolifically the N...
Episode 331 Josh Taylor
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After leading the English junior boys to the World Team Championship in 2022, Josh Taylor's stock had risen significantly. At the time he saw his futu...
Episode 330 Lee Drew - World Squash Officiating
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Delaying play, player dissent, foot faults, and interference have all been part of the WSO's mission to clarify these rules through their 2023/24 dire...
Episode 329 James Willstrop
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most intriguing, exciting and as it turns out successful player/coach dynamics on tour today is undeniably James Willstrop and Mostafa Asal...
Episode 328 Victor Crouin
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Current World #11, recent winner of the European Closed championships, Victor Crouin is ready for some home cooking whilst playing in the Paris Squash...
Episode 327 - Camille Serme- Paris Squash 2024 PSA Platinum
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paris Squash 2024 kicks off in a few days time, and former world #2 Camille Serme is a big part of the team that got that ball rolling with a PSA even...
Episode 326 Mike Way
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
15 years at the helm of Harvard Squash where his teams have won at least 15 Potter and Howe Cups combined, an absolute legend of the college squash co...
Episode 325 Nick Taylor - US National Team Head Coach
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Taylor's playing career was impressive, but his coaching accomplishments dating back to what he accomplished in Jersey as the Director of Squash ...
Episode 324 - Ju Young Na
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 World Junior Championship runner up Ju Young Na shocked the squash world when he upset defending champion Hamza Khan in the quarter final, and th...
Episode 323 Jamie Harlington - Cross Court Analytics
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Numbers don't lie, especially when you've got a team of number crunching experts like the one assembled at Cross Court Analytics. The insight generate...
Episode 322 Hadrian Stiff - Part 2
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hadrian goes in depth on his technical philosophy in part two of our chat. Once again, Hadrian's thoughtful approach speaks volumes when it comes to e...
Episode 321 Andrew Douglas
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2023 US National Champion and 4x PSA tour title winner Andrew Douglas announced his retirement from PSA professional squash two weeks ago to pursue a ...
Episode 320 Hadrian Stiff - Part 1, The Mental Game
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hadrian Stiff makes a triumphant return to the pod and in case you didn't know, he's taken over the high performance junior squash program at Heights ...
Episode 319 - Curtis Malik
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
British Nationals kick off today and the Malik clan is once again represented like no other. Curtis leads the Malik boys, with a world #40 PSA ranking...
Episode 318 - Jeong Uk Ryu - Korean Junior Men's Team
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At 2-1 down and 10-10 in the fourth, the fate of the Korean junior men's team was hanging in the balance. Jeong Uk Ryu then went ahead and produced th...
Episode 317 - Sean Oh- Korean Squash Insight
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 317 is the first of two successive quick fire podcasts on Korean squash which created a tremendous buzz following Ju Young Na's 2nd place finish i...
Episode 316 - John Nimick
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From winning national championships at Princeton to promoting and growing the pro game through Squash Engine and so much more, John Nimick is one of t...
Episode 315 - Gina Kennedy
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2023/24 was sneaky good! She reached a career high of 5 and winning both the Manchester and German Open titles, reached the World Tour final and had ...
Episode 314 - Chris Gordon - World Juniors Recap
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Gordon has been among the very best American pros since turning pro over 20 years ago. Clearly, he's been there, done that, including reaching a...
Episode 313 - Simon Rosner - World Junior Championships
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former world #3 Simon Rosner's PSA career may be over, but he's definitely not retired from the game. Simon is the head coach of the German junior men...
Episode 312 Damian Burgess - Squash Summit Recap
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During this year's British Open the Squash Summit brought together people looking to grow the game from around the world. Damian Burgess took part in ...
Episode 311 Amanda Sobhy
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Sobhy had been in the form of her career in December 2023, reaching the final of the Hong Kong Open after taking out world #1 Nour El Sherbini ...
Episode 310 - James Green
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Board member and Founder of Open Squash James Green caught my attention with a blog post on the PSA's Mostafa Asal Raging Bull documentary which he po...
Episode 309 - Joel Makin
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2023/24 saw Joel Makin finish in impressive fashion, playing in my opinion the best squash of his career. He's back to world #9 after finishing 2024 w...
Episode 308 - Ong Beng Hee
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ong Beng Hee is moving on from his role as US National Team Head Coach to start another chapter in his post playing career in Beijing China where he'l...
Episode 307 - Paul Johnson
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off British Open commentating duties, former world #4 and Squash and SquashTV legend Paul Johnson returns to the pod to talk about the incredibl...
Episode 306 - Nouran Gohar
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2023/24 did not begin on the right foot for Nouran Gohar, having to withdraw from the US Open in October with a serious plantar fascia tear and thus u...
Episode 305 - Timmy Brownell And Spencer Lovejoy- National Squash League
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a long time coming, but the US finally has a professional squash league (The National Squash League) and it's something outside the box that...
Episode 304 Johnny Williams 2024 British Open Preview
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 British Open is upon us and the two world number ones are your reigning, defending champions, Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini. Play kicks off ...
Episode 303 - Amina Orfi
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reigning 2 time world junior champion Amina Orfi had nothing less than an impressive season on the PSA tour, reaching as high as 11 in the world at th...
Episode 302 - Ahad Raza - World Championships Recap
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We battled through some wifi issues, but this PSA World Championships recap was well worth the effort. Always a pleasure to have Ahad Raza break thing...
Episode 301 - Amr Khalifa
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amr Khalifa's squash resume prior to leaving the pro game for other professional pursuits speaks for itself: 2010 World Junior Champion and 2014 US Co...