Across The Pond Sports

Join James and Joe for a special and heartfelt episode of *Across the Pond* as they come together one last time to recap the highlights of the Olympics so far. In this episode, James bids a fond farewell after creating and nurturing *Across the Pond* into the unique sports podcast it is today, exactly four years after its first episode was released. Although leaving is tough, James is excited for the future of the *Across the Pond Sports Network* under new ownership. Tune in to hear their Olympic insights, shared memories, and James's reflections on the journey. Don’t miss this emotional and celebratory episode dedicated to the only sports media company that covers sports from both sides of the pond! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we delve in to the history of baseball as well as what’s happening now in the Euros.  MLB hands out a punishment but nobody knows what it is and the NBA Finals.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and James are back together and this week we start with the NBA Finals while out in LA the Lakers are turned down by Dan Hurley.  The MLB London series comes in for some criticism while Gareth Southgate has cut his England team down to 26 and is of to Germany.  Caitlin Clark might not be on the plane to Paris but that might change and in our Oakland Ballers update we talk about the first women to start a pro game Kelsie Whitmore, what a legend.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and James are back together and this was recorded just after the news broke that Bill Walton passed and so we look at his career both playing and as a play by play guy. Plus how his legacy in the NBA lives on.  We get in to the Dodgers bad run of form and we get discuss that speech and the aftermath of that speech given by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terrel joins us for the second part where we talk seriously about the potential of the British Basketball League collapsing.  We also get in to what needs to be done to safe the sport in the U.K. were you have some owners who are all in but some teams are owned by the league. One model we look at is a club owned league and what that might look like. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terrel is this weeks guest in this two part special as we get in to the mismanagement of British Basketball League (BBL) by 777 partners and why it is government at both a national and local levels are absolutely no help.  777 partners are an investment firm who have investors pulling out, lawsuits filled and not even based in the U.K.   Terrel talks about how basketball has effected his life he may not have made it to the NBA but after going to college in the states did come back with an education that has set him up to start the next chapter of his life after basketball.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of host James Scott is joined by Kirsty Paterson, a passionate advocate for women's Scottish football. Kirsty brings her wealth of experience covering the women's game to the table as they dive into the recent SKY Cup final between Rangers and Partick Thistle. Kirsty's journey into sports journalism was fueled by her love for football, leading her to pursue a degree in sports at university. However, upon graduation, she encountered a stark reality: opportunities for women in football journalism were scarce.  The conversation then turns to the growth of women's football in England and the USA, where Kirsty shares her insights on the factors contributing to their success. Drawing from her experiences and observations, she offers valuable perspectives on what the Scottish game can learn from these models and how it can reach similar heights. From grassroots initiatives to media coverage and investment, James and Kirsty explore the multifaceted approach needed to elevate women's football in Scotland. As advocates for progress and equality within the sport, they discuss the importance of fostering talent, creating pathways for young players, and dismantling barriers that hinder women's participation and representation. Tune in as James and Kirsty delve into the past, present, and future of women's Scottish football, envisioning a future where the game thrives and flourishes at every level. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Joe and James celebrate Jackie Robinson day and look ahead to the WNBA draft. We also discuss the the reasons some players didn’t enter the draft this year.  We look ahead to the NBA playoffs and 2 big stories from European soccer. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Joe and James celebrate what has been an excellent March Madness for the Men and women as the tournament enters its final stages.  Opening weekend in MLB starts of with the Mets showing studs and that’s not in the batters box. While the A’s sell 13,500 tickets to the opening game only for 3,000 people to actually go in while the rest protest outside.  All this and much more including a Welshman dining for the Chiefs.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Joe has some breaking news out of the Dodgers.  James and Joe look at their March Madness brackets and just how they are shaping up.  Is the Warriors dynasty over and in Scotland the Sky Cup sees a fully professional team taking on a semi professional team.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James and Joe are taking a look at NFL free agency and how teams are already shaping up for next season.  Anthony Davis takes a record but is the NBA become soft with players missing so much time through the season.  Ferrari thought they were in trouble this weekend but an 18 year old future F1 star was out shining everyone.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Joe and James chat with assistant GM and broadcaster Tyler Petersen as we talk a bit about his career and how in September of 2023 he joined the Ballers organisation. We discuss what baseball means to the city of Oakland and why it was imperative to keep baseball in the east bay. Tyler explains how partnerships with local business and the people that makes Oakland baseball so special and lets us in on how the Ballers came to be and what the ambitious plans are for the future. Especially given how much has been accomplished in such a short space of time. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe. https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram. https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James had the pleasure of sitting down with Morgan who has had an amazing career so far and tells us some fun stories from her time working on “Inside the NBA” and we find out how you get any work done when you have Shaq, Chuck, Kenny and Earnie on set. Morgan was also at All-Star Weekend and gives us some great insights in to the Steph vs Sabrina event. We also talk about some of the amazing work Morgan has done and got coming up at Bleacher Report and how much she loves her job. You can find Morgan's work across the BR socials platforms @BleacherReport Like us you can download the Bleacher Report up to keep up to date with all the latest news and scores by downloading their app on the link below. https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bleacher-report-sports-news/id418075935 Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe. https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram. https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James and Joe return to discuss what it means to have your jersey retired and chat about Baylor retiring Brittney Griner’s jersey With Spring training starting we look at some of the top free agents still available as well as NBA suspensions and the NFL increasing the salary cap. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe. https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram. https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James and Joe are here with all the latest news from the world of sport. We get stuck in to NBA All Star Weekend and the most exciting event was Steph vs Sabrina We look back at 2 big stories from the Super Bowl Tiger Pulls out again, Oakland are on the move Why can F1 and Indycar run in the rain but Daytona is rained off for 2 days. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe. https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram. https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Samantha is the guest host and sat down with American Elijah Bailey as the discuss what it’s like to come abroad to play ball and how he is getting on playing in England with some of the cultural differences. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe. https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram. https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week James takes us through the biggest sports stories from across the pond. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe. https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram. https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James is joined this week by Coach Lito of the North Lanarkshire Titans, and in the coaches words they are already making waves on the landscape of Scottish basketball. Coach Lito tells of his rich knowledge of the game and how he helped the national side of Namibia, He lets us in on the huge goals he has set for himself and the club and the vision that he has to make the dream a reality. One big step forward was to enter Scotlands national league which the club will do this year. So with Coach Lito how big can this wave become not just for North Lanarkshire Titans but for Scottish basketball as a whole. Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host James, along with the international voices of Maddie from Australia and Danielle from the USA, in a thought-provoking episode of "Global Football Perspectives." In this instalment, the trio takes an in-depth dive into the aftermath of the recently concluded 2023 Women's World Cup final and its profound implications for the world of women's soccer. The heart of the discussion revolves around Spain's monumental victory and the seismic reactions that followed the actions of the Spanish FA President. However, the episode doesn't shy away from addressing the darker side of the story – FIFA's President and his condescending remarks towards women's soccer. James, Maddie, and Danielle dissect the implications of such comments, questioning the true commitment of the highest echelons of football's governing body to the growth and equality of the women's game. The conversation takes an introspective turn as the hosts consider the legacy that the 2023 Women's World Cup will leave behind in Australia. Maddie brings a unique perspective to the table, offering insights into the tournament's effects on Australian soccer culture, infrastructure, and the aspirations of young players. From one continent to another, the discussion shifts to the USA's unanticipated performance at the World Cup, their worst in history. The hosts ponder the factors contributing to this outcome and analyze whether the setback is merely a blip on the radar or a sign of deeper issues within the American squad. Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for an inspiring and heartfelt episode of Across the Pond Sports! Hosted by James Scott, this week's special guest is none other than legendary Scottish basketball player, Simon Flockhart. Join us as we delve into Simon's remarkable journey, from his early days in Scotland to his triumphant career at the City of Edinburgh Basketball Club, and his resilient spirit in the face of adversity. If you would like to learn more about Parkinsons disease please use the links below. parkinsons.org.uk @parkinsonsuk (Instagram) Facebook.com/parkinsonsuk Episode Highlights: From Challenges to Triumph: Simon takes us on a journey through his childhood in Scotland, where he faced challenges and setbacks on his path to basketball stardom. He shares his experiences of being told he wasn't good enough, only to find his true potential at the City of Edinburgh Basketball Club, where he carved out a successful and enduring career. Becoming an Elder Statesman: Simon's dedication and passion for the sport led him to become an elder statesman within the City of Edinburgh Basketball Club. He reflects on his role as a mentor and leader, inspiring the next generation of players and leaving a lasting impact on the club's legacy. Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns: Just as Simon planned to retire from basketball at 40, life threw a curveball. An injury that took longer than expected to heal led him to a life-altering diagnosis: Parkinson's disease. Simon courageously shares his journey of receiving the diagnosis, the emotions that followed, and how he found strength through the support of his family and friends. The Power of Support: Simon's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of a strong support network. He opens up about the role his loved ones played in his journey and how their unwavering encouragement helped him face the challenges that Parkinson's disease presented. Looking Forward: In this candid and thought-provoking episode, Simon discusses his outlook for the future. He shares his aspirations, his determination to continue making a positive impact, and the lessons he's learned from his journey. Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe. https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram. https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork #empoweHERed #parkinsons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.