The Badminton Podcast

By Volant Badminton

The podcast for badminton players, by badminton players, where we celebrate local heroes, interview players from all walks of life and push you to grow as a player and a person.

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July 19, 202046. NZBL: a COVID product - Anona Pak & Abhinav Manota (NZL)
This episode is brought to you by Badminton New Zealand and Volant Wear.
In this episode, we sit down with New Zealand national badminton players Anona Pak and Abhinav Manota to talk about an exciting new event: The New Zealand Badminton League.
We discuss the ins and outs of the league; why it was created, what's involved and how to watch. We also get the opportunity to have a laugh with these two down-to-earth players and get to know about their badminton stories and how badminton has shaped their lives.
To watch The New Zealand Badminton League, search for "Sky Sport Next" on YouTube or use this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkySportNext/featured
REMEMBER: the finals for the NZBL are on 28th & 29th July 2020 so tune in LIVE!
The NZBL website: www.nzbadmintonleague.com
The NZBL Facebook & Instagram: @nzbadmintonleague
Team Instagram Handles
ONEPURE Wolves: @onepurewolves

HUAWEI Dragons: @huaweidragons

TIGER BROKERS tigers: @tigerbrokertigers

HEYTOUR Hawks: @heytourhawks
Our Guests On This Episode
Anona Pak: @alohanonie

Abhinav Manota: @abhinavmanota
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July 12, 2020 45. Daniela Macias (PER) - a Peruvian perspective
Meet 22-year-old Peruvian badminton star, Daniela Macias. We talk about all of her experiences of in badminton including the fun ritual of peeing in a cup!
Follow her journey on Instagram: @daniela.macias14
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July 05, 2020 44. Badminton & academics. Why not both? - Martyn Lewis (WAL)
In addition to his former world ranking of No. 17 in Men's Doubles, Martyn Lewis has a myriad of badminton achievements to his name as a player. And now, as the Head Performance Coach at the University of Nottingham, he play a pivotal role in supporting student players in badminton and their academics.
In this episode, Martyn tells us about what he, and the University of Nottingham is doing, that allows students to have dual careers in both sport and education.
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June 28, 2020 43. Lino Munoz (MEX) - making Mexican history
Meet a Mexican celebrity! Lino Munoz, the current number 1 Men's Singles player in Mexico.
In this 60 minute episode, he shares his story, including being on one of Mexico City's most watched TV shows, and how that has helped him publicly spread the word of badminton in his country.
He's a great guy and we had heaps of fun chatting to him!
Follow his progress on Instagram: @lino_789
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June 21, 2020 42. Kestutis Navickas (LTU) - be more than just an athlete
Kestutis Navickas. A name which has been around in world badminton for almost 15 years, 13 of them being a professional Men's Singles player, and now a coach at The Centre for Excellence in Denmark.
We thoroughly enjoyed catching up with Kestutis on this episode, where he talks not only about badminton, but the importance of working on who you are as a person so that you're developing in ways that exceed "just being an athlete".
Tune in and take notes for this one!
Catch him on Instagram: @kestutis_navickas
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June 14, 2020 41. Vinson Chiu (USA) - badminton isn't just fun. It's therapy
Meet the number 1 mixed doubles player from the USA, Vinson Chiu.
In this podcast, Vinson talks about how badminton wasn't just fun for him growing up - it really had a huge impact on his life and his family. And with all of that passion, he has his sights high to overcome the naysayers and becomes one of the USA's first home-grown badminton players who makes a mark on the world badminton scene.
Connect with him: @vinson.chiu
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June 07, 2020 40. Toby Penty (ENG) - don't lose your head
England's number 1 Men's Singles player, Toby Penty has had to not only battle with things on court, but off the court too. One of the biggest challenges being alopecia - an autoimmune disorder resulting in unpredictable hair loss.
Listen to this podcast about how Toby has worked through this very challenging condition which he has had to come to terms with, accept and grow from.
So listen to this episode if you're ready to grow.
Connect with Toby: @tobypenty1
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May 31, 2020 39. Loh Kean Yew (SIN) - being hungry changes everything
Introducing Loh Kean Yew, the number 1 Men's Singles player from Singapore.
Listen to his story about how he has made a name for himself in world badminton, especially after beating Lin Dan in straight sets in the finals of the 2019 Thailand Masters, and winning a silver medal in the 2019 South East Asian Games.
Kean Yew talks about how his hunger for victory helped spur him on in the moments that mattered most, and demonstrates the importance of knowing WHY you want something - rather than just wanting the achievement itself.
Follow him on Instagram: @lohkeanyew
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May 24, 2020 38. The PAIN of an Olympic journey - Daniel Fan (AUS)
Meet Daniel Fan, a Men's Singles player who was going all-out for on his 2020 Tokyo Olympics campaign.
You may think that travelling around the world competing full time is like a dream come true - which it is for many athletes. But that doesn't mean that there aren't nightmares along the way.
In this podcast, we take a deep dive into the how difficult the journey can be and how it's important to recognise the pain that it truly is. This allows us to hit the bottom so that we have a chance to push back up.
For your very own customised sneakers by Daniel, check him out on Instagram: @_13ert5
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May 17, 202037. First Ever Foundation - Rajiv Rai (USA)
This episode is a winner! Both because we got to talk to Rajiv (aka Raju) Rai, former Olympian and number 37 Men's Singles player in the world.
And because we talk about the power of proximity, morning routines, ANTS and the FIRST EVER FOUNDATION: a non-profit initiative just for badminton players.
Tune in for a laugh and to feel the impact of his passion, which is going to want you to leave your very own legacy.
For information about the First Every Foundation, visit:
https://www.firsteverfoundation.com/

Get social with them on Facebook and Instagram: @firsteverfoundation
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FAQs about The Badminton Podcast:

How many episodes does The Badminton Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 156 episodes available.