Squash Player Podcast

“You have to kill your emotions. If you want to win, you can’t let them get in the way.”

Mohamed ElShorbagy has never been like the rest. One of the most driven players squash has ever seen, he’s battled through two decades of reinvention, sacrifice, and scrutiny — a player defined by relentless ambition, emotional control, and a burning desire to win.

In this episode of the Squash Player Podcast, ElShorbagy opens up about the sacrifices that shaped him, the selfishness required to become a champion, and the mindset needed to stay there.

From leaving Egypt as a teenager to becoming an adopted Briton, mentoring the next generation, and still believing in his ability to win major titles at 35 — this is one of the game’s greats in full voice.

Listen now to uncover the psychology of a serial winner and dive deep into legacy, leadership and the lonely road of a champion.

Joey Barrington grew up in the shadow of a legend — his father, Jonah Barrington. In this episode of the Squash Player Podcast, Joey opens up about carving his own path, the struggles that almost derailed him, and how he became the voice that defines the modern game.

From rejecting junior squash to rebuilding his life at university, to shaping the identity of Squash TV, Joey’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and passion for the sport.

Watch the full conversation now.

In this episode of the Squash Player Podcast, Welsh No.1 Joel Makin sits down for an uncompromising deep dive into the mindset, sacrifices and raw intensity that have defined his career.From building his game around supreme fitness to challenging the norms of coaching and media in squash, Makin opens up like never before. He discusses the moment he knew he had to change everything, the realities of being the player others are gunning for, and why developing a clear identity on court has been central to his rise.

In this emotionally honest episode of the Squash Player Podcast, 2024 World Champion Nouran Gohar opens up about burnout, vulnerability and rediscovering love for the game.

We talk about the year she nearly walked away from squash, what it took to rebuild and how marriage, friendship, and a little perspective brought her back stronger.

In this raw and revealing conversation, Nouran opens up about:

• The mental burnout that almost made her quit

• Why she asked for help for the first time in her life

• Navigating marriage with another elite athlete

• Moving to the US—and finding happiness again

• Rediscovering joy in squash

Welcome to the very first episode of the Squash Player Podcast. Our first guest is four-time World Champion Ali Farag—a player who has not only shaped the modern game, but defined what it means to win with humility, faith, and integrity.

This is a different kind of conversation. It’s not about squash tactics. It’s about what happens when you chase greatness, catch it… and realise it isn’t enough. Ali Farag opens up about identity, faith, family, and what really matters — on court and off.

In this conversation, Ali opens up about:

• The pressure of legacy and chasing history
• Balancing faith and performance during Ramadan
• Why Harvard changed his life forever
• How family, faith, and self-doubt shaped his journey
• And how fatherhood reshaped his squash

This is an intimate, revealing conversation with one of the sport’s most admired champions.