Sharing interviews from Cornish Athletes with a focus on Cornish sports.
The Balls and All Podcast: Best Bits
Celebrating the best bits of the Balls and All Podcast with Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe.
10/11/2023 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Jürgen Koenen: Handball and a very hot chilli
Handball was one of those sports that captured the imagination at the London 2012 Olympics. But the Covid pandemic led to many clubs struggling and folding. Cornwall based coach Jürgen Koenen is determined to revive the sport in Newquay and Plymouth. He's been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall's Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast.
10/4/2023 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
Jordanna Morrish: Athletics, hobby horses and jumping over bins
Jordanna Morrish is a multi-talented athlete. She competes in heptathlon, pentathlon and high jump. This year, she won a major British pentathlon title. Jordanna also opens up about her mental health and how taking a break from the sport really helped. She's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
9/27/2023 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
India Rojano: Chilled out tennis and an apology to polo players
India Rojano's dream as a child was to play tennis for Cornwall. She's succeeded and captained the team on many occasions. India has also pursued a singles career as well as running her own fitness company. She's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
9/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds
Jenna Ferris: Surprise selections and fundraising swims
Jenna Ferris began her sporting career in surf lifesaving but switched to kayaking. She was then selected for the British team. Upon retiring, Jenna was diagnosed with bowl cancer and following her recovery - raised thousand of pounds with a charity swim. Jenna has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
9/13/2023 • 19 minutes, 29 seconds
Kevin Cooke: Cornwall karate and the spider saviour
Kevin Cooke has been a fan of karate from an early age and has mastered the martial art enough to become a 4th Dan Black Belt. Kevin is the Chief Instructor of Cornwall Karate, having founded the group in 2005 after moving to Cornwall. He's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
9/6/2023 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Florence Sargent: Triathlon, a torn Achilles and a guinea pig footprint
Florence Sargent lived in Spain for three years and started training in athletics. Since moving back to the UK, Florence switched to triathlon while studying at the University of Exeter. She's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe.
8/30/2023 • 21 minutes, 59 seconds
Merryn Doidge: Exeter Chiefs and a Paxman grilling
Merryn Doidge lives and breaths rugby. She studied Sports Science at Exeter University and plays for the Exeter Chiefs. In 2022, she was selected for the England 7s team at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Merryn has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
8/23/2023 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Jamie Constance: Ballet, Munich and toe gains
Jamie Constance grew up in Cornwall and learnt to dance after being introduced to ballet by his sister. He's trained at the top schools in the country and is now part of a major company in Munich. Jamie has been sharing his stories with Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
8/16/2023 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
Joe Skinner: Cricket stumps and absolutely no mushrooms
Joe Skinner's life has always revolved around cricket. After being inspired by his heroes Ian Botham, David Gower and Viv Richards, he took up the sport and hasn't looked back. His cricket journey as taken him to South Africa, Gloucestershire and now Cornwall. He's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
8/9/2023 • 18 minutes, 15 seconds
Esme Tresidder: Hockey sticks and the superwoman pose
Hockey has always played a big part in Esme Tresidder's life. Her grandmother played the sport and Esme followed in her footsteps. She's now the captain of Truro Hockey Club. Esme has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
8/2/2023 • 19 minutes, 54 seconds
Heather Fell: Pentathlon, the Olympics and a coconut flavoured bug
Heather Fell's Olympic dreams were almost shattered when she lost her funding. But determined to succeed, she trained at home and was selected for Team GB in 2008. Heather went on to win a silver medal in Pentathlon. She's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
7/26/2023 • 20 minutes, 32 seconds
Martina and Chaz Merryweather: Skateboarding, hip hop and meeting Tony Hawk
Skateboarding really took off during the the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and in Cornwall people of all ages are being encouraged to take up the sport. Chaz and Martina Merryweather run the TR7 Skatepark and are looking to upgrade to new facilities. They've been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
7/19/2023 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
Amy Bunt: Rugby, tackling sheep and a bit of Avatar
Amy Bunt started playing rugby when she was at school - mostly against boys' teams. But as women's rugby took off - she came up through the ranks of Liskeard-Looe. In 2023, she was named captain of the Cornwall women's team. Amy has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
7/12/2023 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Ian Vidgen: Tennis coaching and a karaoke sick note
Award winning tennis coach Ian Vidgen is the guest on the Balls and All Sport Podcast this week. Ian coaches at Penzance and Hayle tennis clubs. He's been sharing his story with BBC Radio Cornwall's Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe.
7/5/2023 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds
Cody Cooke: Football, Beckham's hair and a pair of rabbits
Cody Cooke was obsessed with football as a kid, and broke into the Truro City team as a young player. He went on to play in the first round of the FA Cup - before joining an academy set up by Premier League striker Jamie Vardy. Cody was scouted and signed by SPL club St Mirren - and went on to play in big matches against Celtic and Rangers. He's now aiming for promotion at Bath City in the National League South. Cody has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
6/28/2023 • 20 minutes, 47 seconds
Morgan Coxhead: Football, Cystic Fibrosis and pasties for pooches
Morgan Coxhead is a goalkeeper. He's played for a number of clubs in Cornwall and has recently signed for Falmouth Town. Morgan is aiming to be the first professional footballer with Cystic Fibrosis. He's been speaking with Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
6/21/2023 • 17 minutes, 42 seconds
Dan Osborn-Nash: Ultramarathons and sweetcorn fields
When it comes to long distance running, Dan Osborn-Nash has it covered. He's recently broken the British record at the 50km World Championships. Dan has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
6/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
John Yelland: Running in wetsuits and swimming in trainers
After taking part in ultra running and swim run competitions, John Yelland decided to set up a company in Cornwall to provide endurance events. He's been sharing his story with Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
6/7/2023 • 19 minutes, 55 seconds
Luke Dillon: Waiting for waves and an argument about landlubbers
Luke Dillon is only 28, but he's already achieved so much in surfing. He's a four-time British champion and has aspirations of surfing at the Olympic Games. Luke has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
5/31/2023 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Matt Shepherd: Rugby, Twickenham and being held up like a fish
He's a Cornwall rugby legend. Matt Shepherd has lifted the Bill Beaumont Cup four times and has played at Twickenham on seven occasions for the Black and Gold. He's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
5/24/2023 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Amy Warman: Rugby tackles and Dan's big cat dreams
*This podcast contains two Amys* Amy Warman played an integral part in Cornwall Women's rugby success in 2022. They created history by becoming the first women's team from Cornwall to win the County Championship. Amy has been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall's Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast.
5/17/2023 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Tom Isted: Mountain biking and record breaking backflips
Tom Isted flies through the air for a living. He's a mountain biker and enjoys breaking world records while somersaulting. We brought him down to earth for a chat with BBC Radio Cornwall's Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast.
5/10/2023 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
Pablo Woolls-Blanco: Football reporting and a severe lack of seasoning
Pablo Woolls-Blanco loves two things more than anything - football and sports reporting. He's recently combined his passions by reporting on Mousehole AFC's title winning season in the Western Premier. Pablo has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the BBC Radio Cornwall Balls and All Podcast.
5/3/2023 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds
Daisy Hassell: Pentathlon, Laser Run and an accidental curry
Daisy Hassell is a pentathlete from Cornwall and she's just been selected for the GB Talent Pathway. Daisy has been sharing her story with BBC Radio Cornwall's Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast.
4/26/2023 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
Charlotte and Bella Wood: Baseball, Tequila and an astronaut
Charlotte and Bella Wood grew up in Britain but then moved to Canada. It was there they got the bug for baseball. They're now encouraging people to take up the sport in Cornwall. Charlotte and Bella have been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
4/19/2023 • 20 minutes, 45 seconds
Daniel Lilley: Mountain climbing, mental health and some unidentified matter
Daniel Lilley took up walking during Lockdown. He then set himself an extraordinary challenge to climb Ben Nevis. Not satisfied with that, Daniel went on the climb five other mountains! Daniel has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the BBC Radio Cornwall Balls and All Podcast.
4/12/2023 • 17 minutes, 20 seconds
Charlotte Hicks: Pistol shooting and dancing horses
Charlotte Hicks tried pistol shooting at her local pony club and is now ranked number one in England. She's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
4/5/2023 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
Amelia Nelson: Kart racing, mayonnaise on steak and a whole lot of tyres
Amelia Nelson was hooked on kart racing from an early age and now competes at big events across the country. In 2021, she was crowned Junior South West Champion. Amelia has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the BBC Radio Cornwall Balls and All Podcast.
3/29/2023 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
Sam Marsden: Reporting on Barcelona and meetings with Messi
Sam Marsden grew up in Cornwall and always dreamed of being a sports journalist. After finishing university, he took a chance and moved to Spain. Sam now reports on Barcelona matches for ESPN. He's has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
3/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 33 seconds
Gemma Mitchell: Muay Thai, the smiling assassin, and no shark tail soup
Gemma Mitchell says a trip to Thailand has really helped her develop as a Muay Thai coach. She coaches in Penzance and is trying to introduce the sport to people of all ages. Gemma has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast.
3/15/2023 • 21 minutes, 13 seconds
Rugby, rugby and a bit more rugby
Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe revisit some of the great rugby guests we've had on the Balls and All Podcast.
3/8/2023 • 17 minutes, 36 seconds
Sam Sills: Windsurfing, dramatic finishes and flying solo
We've completed the Sills family of windsurfers on the podcast. Saskia, Imogen and now Sam! After a successful event in Lanzarote, where Sam finished second, he's now in contention for Olympic selection. Amy Corbett goes alone this week on the Balls and All Podcast as Dan Pascoe is downed by an injury.
3/1/2023 • 19 minutes, 7 seconds
Tom Mason: Cold water swimming and Blueballs
When Tom Mason went cold water swimming for the first time, he described it as a 'game changer.' He's set up a group called Blueballs, which encourages men to swim for the benefit of their physical and mental health. Tom has also competed at the Winter Swimming World Championships in Slovenia. He's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the BBC Radio Cornwall Balls and All Podcast.
2/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 14 seconds
Caitlin Parsons: Martial arts and caramelised crickets
Caitlin Parsons is only 18 years old. But despite this - she's already a 10x world champion in martial arts. Caitlin competes in karate, kickboxing and taekwondo. She's just been selected for an Olympic boot camp. Caitlin has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the BBC Radio Cornwall Balls and All Podcast.
2/15/2023 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Richie Kevern: Rugby, Boston accents and shocking soaps
Richie Kevern is proud of his rugby upbringing. He's played for Redruth and Camborne during his career and has never stopped loving the game. As his playing days enter their latter stages, Richie has turned his attentions to coaching. Famously, he helped to lead the Cornwall Under 20s rugby team to the first County Championship title in their history. Richie has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the BBC Radio Cornwall Balls and All Podcast.
2/8/2023 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
Jake Ash: Playing at Wembley Stadium and a hairy cows tongue
Jake Ash is a legend of Cornish football. He'd be too modest to admit it - but Jake won the FA Vase with Truro City in 2007, and helped the team to multiple league titles and trophies over the years. He's now turned his hand to management - having been appointed the boss of Mousehole AFC in far west Cornwall. Jake's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Daniel Pascoe on the BBC Radio Cornwall Balls and All Podcast.
2/1/2023 • 19 minutes, 37 seconds
Will Trewin: Cornish Pirates, Twickenham and selfies with Sam Smith
Will Trewin has already made his mark in Cornish rugby. A County Champion in 2022, Will scored the opening try in the final at Twickenham and since then has signed for Championship side Cornish Pirates. He's from a sporting family. Younger brother Freddy won the Under 20s County Championship with Cornwall in 2022. Will has been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall's Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe.
1/25/2023 • 16 minutes, 22 seconds
Melissa Reid: Casual half marathons and surfing rubber ducks
Melissa Reid is a multiple world champion and a Paralympic medallist. She claimed bronze in triathlon in Rio and has been crowned world adaptive surfing champion three times. There isn't much she can't do. Melissa talks about the moment she realised she'd won a Paralympic medal and shares her thoughts on surfing rubber ducks. No, really! Melissa has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.
1/18/2023 • 19 minutes, 57 seconds
Gareth Davies: Sports Journalism, Liam Gallagher's puncture and knowing your eggs
From working with Eddie Howe at Bournemouth to refusing to fix Liam Gallagher's bike puncture. Gareth Davies has had an eventful time as a sports journalist and now works as the Head of Media and Communications for the Cornwall Rugby League team. Gareth has also been working at the Rugby World Cup, where he had an appointment with royalty. He talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
1/11/2023 • 26 minutes, 29 seconds
LA Taylor: Wrestling, broken glass and a love for Bob Ross
LA Taylor is from North Cornwall and is a successful wrestler. She also has a great singing voice. She talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
1/4/2023 • 23 minutes, 51 seconds
Fraser Honey: Rugby, Trelawney’s Army and a dog called Nellie
Fraser Honey is a rugby player and admits there's nothing quite like a Cornish crowd when it comes to support. We chat all things rugby with Fraser, including Cornwall's County Championship win at Twickenham. He talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
12/28/2022 • 21 minutes, 12 seconds
Calum Ferguson: Football, Federer fans and a podcast showdown
Calum Ferguson is a professional footballer. He’s travelled all over the world playing football, he now plays for Mousehole AFC and is currently using football as a way to encourage people to learn Celtic languages. He talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
12/21/2022 • 20 minutes, 48 seconds
Mia Trevorrow: Muay Thai, cereal cravings and absolutely no karaoke
Mia Trevorrow is a Muay Thai Kickboxer. She started the sport just before lockdown and has recently won the Southern Area Title and is now heading out to train in Thailand. She's been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall’s Dan Pascoe and Amy Corbett on the Balls and All podcast.
12/14/2022 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
Brad Pauls: Boxing, memes and a lot of Cornish pasties
Brad Pauls is known as "The Newquay Bomb". He's a Cornish, undefeated boxer and his goal is to become British champion. He's been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall’s Dan Pascoe and Amy Corbett on the Balls and All podcast.
12/7/2022 • 19 minutes, 48 seconds
Imogen Sills: Windsurfing, comebacks and a very big trout
Windsurfer Imogen Sills has made a comeback in the sport. She's been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall’s Dan Pascoe and Amy Corbett on the Balls and All podcast.
12/1/2022 • 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Lexie Williams: Rugby coaching and an encounter with Hugh Grant
Lexie Williams is passionate about rugby coaching. She's just got back from coaching at the European Touch Championships and has been shortlisted for the UK Coach of the Year award. She talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
11/23/2022 • 19 minutes, 43 seconds
Matt Ryall: A Pool World Champ and Mr & Mrs Average
Pool player Matt Ryall is a World and European champion...and he's still only a teenager! We talk dealing with nerves, balancing pool with uni work and how it feels to be a World champion...He talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
11/16/2022 • 18 minutes, 37 seconds
James Honeybone: Fencing, fashion and the Queen
Fencer James Honeybone is a five time British champion. He also competed for Team GB at London 2012 and in the run up to the games he even put on a fencing display in front of the Queen! He talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
11/9/2022 • 22 minutes, 9 seconds
Emily Toy: First tee nerves and binge watching Corrie
Emily Toy is making her way in professional golf. We talk about winning the Women's Amateur Championships, representing the country at the Curtis Cup and about that time she met Serena Williams! She talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
11/2/2022 • 18 minutes, 29 seconds
Jake Lloyd: Rugby tackles and an absence of singing
Rugby league player Jake Lloyd played for Great Britain and he's now part of Cornwall's first professional squad. He joins Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on this week's Balls and All podcast.
10/26/2022 • 17 minutes, 36 seconds
Emily Currie: Surfing cats and California
Surfer Emily Currie has just competed at the World Championships in California. She's been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall’s Dan Pascoe and Amy Corbett on the Balls and All podcast.
10/19/2022 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
Saskia Sills: Windsurfing, camping trips and sister support
Windsurfer Saskia Sills has her sights set on the Paris 2024 Olympics after taking home a bronze at the World Championships. She's been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall’s Dan Pascoe and Amy Corbett on the Balls and All podcast.
10/12/2022 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
James Ward: Broken bones and lunch with Jurgen Klopp
Falmouth Town and Kernow FA football captain James Ward talks all things footy and his role sending players off to chase their dreams stateside. He talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
10/5/2022 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds
Amber Kitchen: The art with eight limbs and crepe making
Muay Thai Kickboxer Amber Kitchen has just competed at an international event. She's been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall’s Dan Pascoe and Amy Corbett on the Balls and All podcast.
9/28/2022 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Sammie Giles: Lost golf clubs and magicians
Golfer Sammie Giles took the plunge and turned professional, she also lost all her golf clubs at the airport once...She's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on this week's Balls and All podcast.
9/21/2022 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Naomi Hutcheon: Crossfit, festivals and an invitation to David Attenborough
Naomi Hutcheon runs her own gym, she also competes at CrossFit events around the world! She talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.
9/7/2022 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds
Charlie Currie: Mountain Bikes, wasps and a whole lot of hydrogen
Charlie Currie chats about competing at the Mountain Bike World Championships, how injury prone the sport is and an unexpected knowledge of hydrogen comes up! He talks to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe for this week's Balls and All Podcast.