GLADCAST BASKETBALL | Caledonia Gladiators BBL & WBBL
By Grant Young
GLADCAST BASKETBALL | Caledonia Gladiators BBL & WBBLApr 09, 2021
The Gladcast 2024 Awards show
the 2nd ever awards show for the Caledonia Gladiators .
This year a fan vote decides! thank you to those who voted and happy listening.
International Womens Day
A special show where Chantelle Handy, Erin McGarrachan and Yveniia Putra join the show to talk about their experiences as professional athletes. check it out
Gladiators are you ready? Ep 5
Check it out and let us know what you think!
GB KB back on Gladcast
Kirsty Brown returns as we learn more about her basketball life. Check it out as we deep dive into her basketball origin story and find out what Kirsty thinks will happen the rest of the regular season.
10 minutes with Gareth Murray
A quick catch up with Mens Head Coach Gareth Murray before the squad took on the Surrey Scorchers. We chatted about how the season has been so far and his thoughts for the remainder of the campaign
Gladiators Women Return
After there second large gap in fixtures the Caledonia Gladiators Women's team return to the floor for the final part of the WBBL season. Rona and I discuss the squads progress so far and how we see the rest of the league season going and who we expect to stand out.
Patrick Whelan returns on Gladcast
Gladiators star guard is back on the podcast. Patrick Whelan is back on Gladcast as we talk more about his career and how he is settling into life in Scotland. Check it out.
The WBBL season resumes - Robyn Lewis
Caledonia Gladiators Scottish Guard Robyn Lewis joins the show as we look forward to the return to action of the Womens team as they face a busy week of Euro Cup and domestic action. We hear about Robyn and her rise through the ranks and the journey the club she is on with the club.
Gladiators are you ready? Episode 4
a big month ahead for the Gladiators where they face 11 games in 30 days. we review the past week where the club achieved 4 wins and preview ahead to the new week with the men starting in bilbao before a trip to the south coast of England. check it out
Gladiators are you ready? Episode 3
your weekly Gladiators show. Join the guys as they discuss another week of Gladiator Basketball. With 4 wins in the past week the club are trending up both domestically and in European action.
The FIBA Europe Cup Preview with Josh Bett
Its a big week for the mens Caledonia Gladiators. The start of their FIBA Europe Cup journey. Fiba commentator Josh Bett joins the show to preview the difficult opposition the Gladiators will face. Trips to Romania, Spain and Poland await in what will be a baptism of fire for the club. check it out and see all Gladiators Europe Cup games on Youtube.
Gladiators are you ready?
Your weekly Gladcast is back. the boys run through the games over the weekend after splitting the 2 games this week. A home win to keep the new undefeated streak at home going however a defeat on the road to the Sharks ended the weekend on a sour note. we build up to the next few games with the big home game for the Womens team as they take on Benfica in FIBA Euro Cup. the club also has its first home double header as the men at 3pm seek to take revenge over Sheffield Sharks before the Womens team have their league opener against Durham.
Season Preview with Coach Ortega and Chantelle Handy
with the start of the Womens British Basketball League on the horizon and an European adventure for our Womens team imminent its time to hear from Coach of the Year Miguel Ortega and Assistant Coach Chantelle Handy. We preview their European Campaign and run through the roster that the club have recruited. check it out.
Sorry for the sound quality!
The Weekly Gladcast
Grant and Mitchell, are back to talk about the past weeks game against Surrey Scorchers. The boys preview the weeks action focusing on Plymouth but
Sundays game against Sheffield.
The Euro adventure kicks off and we preview both the Womens and the Mens groups.
check it out!
Pre Game Show - The Opening of the Amphitheatre
Its the moment we have all been waiting for the first league game for the Gladiators in the brand new venue. we preview the new facility as well as the Surrey Scorchers. check it out
Gladcast Season Preview
check out the season preview on Gladcast
Coach Murrays talks new season
join us for another episode of Gladcast where this time we are joined by Gareth Murray.
Coach Murray discusses the season ahead with how his summer has been, the near completion of the new Playsport Facility plus more.
Season preview with Heads of Basketball at The Gladiators
In the first season preview we sit with both the Mens and Womens Head of Basketball as we near the start of a new season. Listen to what they have to say when we talk about the new teams on the court, the new arena nearing completion and the European adventure as well as so much more.
Ariadna Pujol joins the Gladiators to add some Spanish Flair
Ari Pujol joins us on gladcast. the Spanish Junior Internationalist signs for the Gladiators after spending her full professional career so far in Spain with her last stop being Barcelona. the forward spent 4 yrs in the NCAA div 1 with the South Florida Bulls. Hear what she has to say on joining the club and the ambitions of Europe.
Sam Roscoe checks in from Down Under
Wisconsin Guard Laken James checks in on her move back to Scotland
Gladiators new signing Laken James joins the show to chat about her basketball journey back to Scotland. We also chat basketball camps and playing this Summer for the victorious Glo. Check it out.
Cal Poly Alumni and GB International Kirsty Brown
Kirsty Brown joins us on the show as she is announced a new signing on the Gladiators WBBL Roster. The former Leicester Riders Forward signs for her 2nd year as a pro as she is able to return to her birthland to play professionally.
GB Guard ready to come home and ball - Hannah Robb
Scottish International and Gb Eurobasket squad member Hannah Robb joins the podcast. The new Gladiator moves back to Scotland after spending 3 seasons with the Leicester Riders in the WBBL, which has elevated her to representing Gb over the last several windows. Check out what Hannah has to say on her basketball journey up until now.
kyle Johnson Swoops into the Gladiators
Czech republic International Lukas Palyza jets into the Gladiators
The newest announced signing for the Caledonia Gladiators is Lukas Palyza. the Czech Republican internationalist joins the club after a successful career in his native NBL. he joins the podcast to discuss his move and what we can expect from European competition.
Dubose checks in on signing with The Gladiators
The next signing to be unveiled is US Guard Ian Dubose. Dubose joins the club after a season playing in the Danish league. check out what he has to say on joining the Gladiators in this short episode.
Gladiators look to Europe for Serbian Guard
The Gladiators announced the signing of Serbian Guard Mihailo Jovicic for the new season.
Hear what Mihailo has to say on joining the Gladiators. The toughness of playing in Serbia and how he is ready to prove himself after a year battling illness.
check it out.
GB international changes Leicester for Gladiators - Patrick Whelan
On the show we are joined by GB Wingman Patrick Whelan. Pat joins the Glads on a 2 year deal having spent the past 2 seasons at Leicester Riders. Pat talks all things joining GB and how he is enjoying his summer in the Canadian CEBL playing for the Niagara River Lions.
Clifton Moore joins the Gladiators
The Gladiators have announced the signing of Clifton Moore to their bbl roster for the new season. The former Friars big man joins for his rookie season as a pro. hear what he has to say in this short podcast with our new man.
Trent Buttrick joins The Gladiators
The Gladiators announced the signing of 4 man Trent Buttrick to their roster for the new season. The 6'9 forward joins after a season in the Macedonia Prima Liga where he was voted DPOY. He will join Coach Murrays squad for there crucial inaugural European Campaign.
The CEO joins the Podcast.
Tony McDaid has only been part of the Gladiators organisation for a short time but is already making a massive impact! hear from Tony on his basketball journey, the influence he hopes to have within the organisation and what the future of the franchise looks like with a European campaign announced.
1 year of the Timoney's at the helm of Scotland only Professional Basketball Club
with the 2022/23 season firmly in the rear view mirror we look back at the first year of Steve and Alison Timoneys time as owners of the franchise. We look at the season just completed. The new season on the horizon and the future of the club.
look out for some exciting sound bites on what is coming up for Gladiator Fans, fans of the league and more!
Gladcast @ The Play-Off Finals
The end of season show down with the London Lions taking on the Leicester Riders.
A brilliant basketball spectacle we caught up with both coaches, Patrick Whelan, the dunk champion Murray Hendry and the LEGEND of the BBL Rahmon Fletcher who announced his retirement during the game.
2023 Gladcast Awards
a separate episode to check out our awards show.
Our panel chooses their nominations for both the WBBL and BBL side. check it out to hear what the panel choose for:
Gladiator Play of the season
Most Improved Player
Young Player
Game of the Season
What do you think of our winners?
WBBL Play-off Preview / GLADCAST Awards Show
After a brilliant 2nd place finish in their inaugural WBBL campaign we preview the semi final action when the Caledonia Gladiators take on the Leicester Riders for a place at the o2. Joined on the Pod by Mitch, Hodgey and by WBBL Co- Commentator Rona Lightbody we look at how brilliant the 2022/23 season has been for the WBBL side and what we can expect.
We finish off doing our Gladcast Awards. do you agree with our selections?
The BBL Playoff Preview Show Round 1
Joined for this episode by Gladiator commentator Stuart Hodge and Mens Team Manager Mitchell Simpson as we discuss all things Playoff Match ups where the Caledonia Gladiators take on the Cheshire Phoenix. The 2 legged tie starts Friday night and ends with the final showdown Saturday Afternoon at The Emirates Arena.
On this episode we talk all things head 2 head. the Trophy Final and the key match ups for both teams. This has the potential to be an absolute classic playoff match up.
Post Match Gladcast! 4th place confirmed with win at home against Surrey
Another home game and a familiar result a Gladiators win. We have post match reaction from both camps with words from Surrey Centre Boban Jacdonmi and Coach Lloyd Gardener. Furthermore from the victorious side with point guard David Sloan, young squad member Will Kemp who scored 7 off the bench, Scottish Internationalist Fraser Malcolm as well as Assistant Coach Darryl Wood.
check it out and let me know what you think?
Post match Gladcast! The battle for 4th place continues with Manchester
The Giants came to town on Sunday to take on the Gladiators. the home team Caledonia took the win by 9 points.
We spoke post match with Giants Captain Rahmon Fletcher and Coach Vince Macauley plus your Gladiator heroes. They all mentioned similar things about intensity of defence which must be great for the coaching staff to hear their own analysis in what was a high scoring game.
JB chatted about his rivalry with League GOAT Rahmon Fletcher plus we heard from the game mvp in Fahro. Plus much much more.
BBL TROPHY FINAL 2023 CHAMPIONS
AND YOUR 2023 BBL TROPHY CHAMPIONS THE CALEDONIA GLADIATORS
post game reaction from players, coaches, owners, general managers, MVP and the game winning bucket maker
Fraser Malcolm joins to talk BBL Trophy Final
We look at the match ups the squad face in what is going to be a top quality game of basketball.
We chat about Frasers growth within the team plus the excitement when the chance comes to represent Scotland whether 5v5 or 3x3.
check it out.
Family Man Fahro Alihodžić on the pod
Fahro Alihodzic checks in on the podcast this week as we continue to build towards the BBL Trophy Final.
The 6'10 GB international has spent his career throughout Europe and most recently in Kosovo. Multiple stops in Greece the 33yr old returns to the BBL with the Gladiators. Excited by his new challenge we discuss his move to Scotland and his excitement for the 2023 BBL Trophy Final
The Gladcast Draft
On this Pre Trophy Final podcast we are joined on the show by Coach Gareth Murray and Captain Jonny Bunyan.
We pick our starting 5 and 6th man in a draft style where we can compare our teams with fans and supporters voting.
check it out on all podcast sites and look out for social media to cast your vote,
Post Match Gladcast! League Business vs Durham and Scorchers
Double Header Sunday ends with the Gladiators going 2 - 0
First up we hear from Chantelle Handy about the win versus Durham in WBBL action and how she feels ending her GB career.
then hear from Boban Jacdonmi and Prince Onwas on their thoughts on a big win for the Gladiators before 2 good interviews with Coach Lloyd and Coach Wood.
Aljami Durham checks into Gladiators
we talk about his upbringing in basketball before joining the prestigious Hoosiers, the becoming of a cult hero at Friars and turning pro with nba workouts in the summer.
Aljami talks honestly and open about his time in Greece and how he ends up at the Gladiators.
Post Match Gladcast! Trophy Quarters vs London Lions
check it out. The Gladiators advance to the Trophy Semi Final.
A hard fought battle in Glasgow with the Gladiators coming away with the 2 point win down the stretch. Game was played hard by both teams!
We've got Lions Head Coach Ryan Schmidt giving his post game thoughts plus words from Centre Patrick Tape and guard Jonny Bunyan. Finish it off with Coach Murray summing up the game with his thoughts. check it out
Steve Timoney the new Owner of The Gladiators / Part 3 - Importance of History and Creating a fanatical Nation
We talk about longevity of the squads and the plan to move away from complete new rosters each season and the plan to retain a large majority of the squads. The last thing I ask Steve is what is success to them and The Gladiators?
Steve Timoney the new Owner of The Gladiators / Part 2 - Raising the Standards
In part 2 we chat more about the BBL. How Steve feels the league need to raise the standards of fan engagement and the product on game day to fill arenas.
We discuss the need for greater broadcasting and the benefits Steve is seeing of 777 and the League inserting a CEO.
We talk more on the court performance and how Steve is seeing the BBL side develop under Coach Murray and how they have improved the package for the team on and off the court.
Steve Timoney the new Owner of The Gladiators / Part 1 - becoming a Super Fan
We have a big one! Steve Timoney joins the podcast for the first time. Steve in this 1st of 3 talks his induction to Pro Basketball. How he is dealing with having to lose and how he is becoming a super fan!
We discuss the importance of supporting and developing officials and working together to better the standards across both the wbbl and bbl, trying to improve standards and skills and his ambitious plans for the future.
Finally we chat about the dream that was created firstly with the Lady Rocks becoming the Caledonia Gladiators and obtaining Playsport.
Gladiators Alaskan - Jeremiah Bailey
The charismatic American from Alaska discusses how important his family has been to him and how his summer working out in Vegas has helped him form who he is as a pro so far.
Jeremiah tells us of his enjoyment for the season so far and what to expect from the competitive Gladiator.
Kyle Jimenez, From Edinburgh South and Back
We hear how Kyle got started and the importance his Mum played in his early basketball life. We chat his different route to the pro league and the benefits he felt of playing down in England for his career. The joy Kyle had representing Scotland at 2 major events and how he enjoyed his summer playing 3x3.
We finish talking about this seasons BBL campaign and how much he is enjoying the battle between teams in an ever improving BBL and the Gladiators plan for the future.