The Best Netball Podcast EVER!

11: Mixed, Matched & Magnificent: The Mixed Netball Revolution

In this episode, Krystine and Carla dive headfirst into the growing world of men’s and mixed netball — chatting with Ben Clayden about breaking barriers, big tournaments, and the rise of male players across the UK.
They also welcome Annabel Roddy, who brings her infectious passion for mixed netball, discussing how competition, teamwork, and chaos combine to make it one of the sport’s most exciting formats. Throw in a hilarious “Yes/No” game, an “Agony Aunt” segment full of witty advice, and just enough caffeine chat to rival a Starbucks drive-thru… and you’ve got the most fun you can have off the court! ☕🏐
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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.
 
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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.

10: Winners on and off the court - The ONE Awards

This episode of The Best Netball Podcast EVER! is a celebration of success, community, and unstoppable netball spirit.
Kris and Carla relive the excitement of the National Netball One Awards, where Ashby Netball Club claimed National Club of the Year.
They’re joined by inspiring award winners Claire from Bingham Netball Club (Outstanding Achievement Award) and Angie (Unsung Hero), both shining examples of passion for the sport. With plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and even a cheeky birthday shoutout, this episode proves that in netball, community is everything — and maybe a little wine helps too. 🍷😉
England Netball's ONE Awards: https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/one-awards/
Her Game. For Life : Check out England Netball's NETBALLHer: https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/netballher/
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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.
 
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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.

09: Leah Middleton: From Australia to the Welsh Feathers, ...AND: The Enigma!

This week on The Best Netball Podcast EVER!, Krystine and Carla chat with Welsh Feathers star Leah Middleton, whose Aussie roots and unstoppable drive have taken her from the netball courts of Queensland to the Super League. Leah opens up about her recovery from a major ankle injury, life in the UK, the growing professionalism of the sport, and her hopes for the Commonwealth Games.
You'll also meet The Enigma on this episode
Expect laughter, life lessons, and of course — the chaos, chocolate, and a sprinkle of jelly babies that make every episode sparkle.
Follow Leah's Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/leahmiddleton/?hl=en
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This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/
 
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.
 
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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.

08: Breaking Taboos - Women’s Health & Netball : Sarah

In this episode of The Best Netball Podcast EVER!, Krystine and Carla are joined by Sarah, an osteopath and women’s health specialist, to tackle the topics too many players keep quiet about. From pelvic floor problems and incontinence to the challenges of returning to court after childbirth or surgery, this episode lifts the lid on experiences that affect players of all ages and levels. With real stories, expert advice, and a few laughs along the way (yes, trampolines are mentioned), it’s a must-listen for anyone who’s ever wondered if they’re the only one going through it. Spoiler: you’re not.
If you enjoy this episode, we have plenty of content planned that will cover relevant women's health issues; such as menopause, menstruation and mindset.
Her Game. For Life : Check out England Netball's NETBALLHer: https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/netballher/
Sarah Kavanagh's clinic : www.ashbyosteopath.com
 
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This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/
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.
 
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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.

07: Alice Harvey: Being a Rose and a Lightning Bolt

This week on The Best Netball Podcast EVER!, Krystine and Carla are joined by Alice Harvey, Goal Keeper for Loughborough Lightning and a member of the Future Roses programme. Alice talks about her journey from school PE lessons to Super League contracts, the mentors who helped her believe in herself, and the routines that keep her calm on high-pressure match days (including a trusty water bottle covered in Post-it notes!). She shares honest advice for young players juggling exams and performance pressures, her take on the future of England Netball, and why celebrating as a team is always better than celebrating alone.
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This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/
 
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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.

Netball Aid: Bibs, Beats & BBC Children in Need

In this special edition of The Best Netball Podcast EVER!, Krystine and Carla turn their attention to Netball Aid, the brand-new event raising money for BBC Children in Need. They chat with Alison (the head coach behind the idea), Eloise from Elandr, whose innovative netball trainers are keeping players injury-free, and broadcaster/former England player Trish Adudu, who brings her trademark humour and big-picture vision for the sport. Expect stories about world record attempts, celebrity line-ups, Pudsey’s possible position on court, and why netball deserves a Soccer Aid moment of its own. It’s fun, it’s community, it’s charity - and yes, there are fart sound effects too.
Netball Aid – Event information & tickets: https://netballaid.co.uk/
Elandr – Protective sportswear brand & Netball Aid headline sponsor: https://elandrsport.com/
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This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/
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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.

06: Leading Wales to New Heights : Emily Handyside

This week on The Best Netball Podcast EVER!, Krystine and Carla are joined by Emily Handyside, Head Coach of the Wales Netball national team. Emily shares insights into Wales’ rise to their highest-ever world ranking, the behind-the-scenes grind of international coaching, and the growing role of men’s and mixed netball. From video analysis marathons to the frustrations of the short pass rule, the chat covers both the serious and the silly. And of course, Emily steps up to the legendary Yes/No Challenge… proving that Welsh resilience really does shine through, even under podcast pressure.
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This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/
 
Let's Connect 🗣️
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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.

05: Behind the Whistle - The Life of a Super League Umpire : Lizzie Saunby

This week, Krystine and Carla welcome international umpire and Super League official Lizzie Saunby onto The Best Netball Podcast EVER! to lift the lid on life behind the whistle. From the funniest excuses she’s ever heard on court, to the pressures of being assessed at the highest level, Lizzie shares her journey from grassroots matches in Lincolnshire to representing England on the international stage. The trio also debate netball “icks”, dodgy replays, and whether coaches or players are really more dramatic. Plus, Lizzie takes on the dreaded Yes/No Challenge to try and claim top spot on the leaderboard. Spoiler: it ends in plenty of laughs (and maybe a whistle or two).
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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.

04: Coaching Wisdom, TikTok Laughs & Netball’s Future: Lauren Nicholls

In this episode of The Best Netball Podcast EVER (ever,ever,ever,ever,ever)!, Krystine and Carla recap their unforgettable night at the BBC Make a Difference Awards (including a tortoise named Billy who stole the show!), before welcoming their very first guest, the brilliant Lauren Nicholls. Lauren shares her coaching philosophy, her admiration for London Pulse’s Funmi Fadoju, her TikTok antics, and her hopes for netball’s professional future and possible Olympic debut.
There are laughs, burpees, flippers, and even a “Yes/No” challenge that puts Lauren at the top of a brand-new leaderboard.  🐸🏐✨
Lauren on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@steady_sports
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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.

03: The Biggest Netball Icks & Amazing Green Flag Teammates

In this episode, Krystine and Carla dive deep into the ultimate list of “Netball Icks” — from overly chatty players to centre passes with too much bounce. They balance the rants with a celebration of “Green Flag Teammates” — the sweet-bringers, the cheerleaders from the bench, and the heroes who volunteer to umpire at a moment’s notice. There’s also advice for new umpires facing tough matches, an aromatic agony aunt letter about a deodorant-dodger, and a heartfelt defence of supportive (if slightly embarrassing) mums on the sidelines.
 
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Massive thanks to the team at Wikinger (The King of Hot Dogs), for being our headline sponsor.
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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.