Alitu<![CDATA[Firepod]]>en-gbpodcast12984099-7d6a-5786-97c6-1fa36d9c11a7episodicFirepod@fireballbeachvolleyball.comSam Dunbavin and George Ruddick Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick false31b25228-2cee-46bb-93e0-48f7231e0d4a<![CDATA[Firepod#12: International Recap and Croyde Preview ]]>This week George takes a quick look at the international events which have taken place this week, and previews the Croyde entry list ahead of the event this weekend.

]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:51:41 GMT00:07:09full111212Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick f0fc3176-8239-40a0-8650-398a5c54ab85<![CDATA[Firepod#11: Strangers on a Beach ft. Katie Keefe]]>This week we have an exclusive episode of strangers on the beach featuring English international athlete Katie Keefe ! Tune in to find out more about what it's like to compete on both the NCAA, UKBT and BPT all in one season and more.

]]>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:59:09 GMT00:31:51full111111Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick 0e333038-b859-412a-8f51-a43cb776f2b5<![CDATA[Firepod #10: Cardiff Predictions and International Review ]]>This week George and Sam take a look at what our national teams are up to, with both our the English Men's and Women's teams competing across Europe and Asia. George and Sam continue their ranking predictions ahead of the Ostrava Elite and the Cardiff Open.

]]>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:31:19 GMT00:42:47full111010Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick b6abeff7-8957-4fb3-9f69-2be2f61388a6<![CDATA[Firepod#9: May Overview ]]>This week George and Sam discuss the results from Northern Ireland, examine the international stage and take a look at what the English national senior teams are up to, as well as a quick peak at the Cardiff open main draw.

]]>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:22:04 GMT00:39:45full1199Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick b06fccf9-f122-4701-8ff3-2538cd0840c5<![CDATA[Firepod#8: Northern Ireland Discussion and Brasillia Reflections]]>This week George and Sam look ahead to the Northern Ireland Elite and discuss the entry list for the event, looking at who their favourites and ones to watch could be over the weekend.

]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:26 GMT00:25:41full1188Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick 6edc9a61-8ec9-4b25-8ac8-69ed7c043da1<![CDATA[Firepod#7: BPT predictions and Norther Ireland preview!]]>This week George and Sam catch up to discuss our thoughts on the Saquarema and Brasília Elite 16 events, and look towards the first Fireball Elite Series: The Northern Ireland Open!

]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:26:35 GMT00:50:27full1177Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick 84528fa7-c16a-49f9-ac9f-6a6a7da5ff2c<![CDATA[Firepod#6: Strangers on a beach with Kirsty Star and Niko Gleed!]]>Today Sam is joined by British international players and power could Kirsty Star and Niko Gleed. Listen in to find out more about their stories and what makes them the the people and the players that we know today!

]]>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:29:13 GMT00:41:44full1166Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick e4a0ccdc-9e4d-4590-bf52-ee3160017bcc<![CDATA[Firepod #5: Saquarema Speculations]]>This week on the Firepod we have a quick catch up with Sam and George as they take a look at the entry list for the BPT Elite in Saquarema, making predictions for the podiums and picking out our diamonds in the rough.

]]>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:14:52 GMT00:16:22full1155Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick b19b7b0d-a5c7-4fdc-9d79-3673fb9eb160<![CDATA[Firepod #4: Bhubaneswar, João Pessoa and our thoughts on the first Elite 16 of the season!]]>The Beach Pro Tour is upon us! This week we are joined by guest Felicity to discuss this weeks events in Bhubaneswar, and look ahead to the first Elite 16 of the year!

]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:34:38 GMT00:28:29full1144Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick e9de80cd-7879-4fac-8108-2a0f932094b0<![CDATA[Firepod #3: Javier Bello, dream beaches and George's awful ball knowledge ]]>This week on the Firepod we have British Beach volleyball legend Javier Bello join us. Tune in to find out more about the most decorated British beach volleyball defender of all time. We talk ideal beaches, what it's like to compete with a twin, and find out how much more Javier knows about beach volleyball history than George with Sam's new game!

]]>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:35:43 GMT00:57:57full1133Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick 94d46fed-086b-4989-b75f-f882110a86a9<![CDATA[#2 should athletes stick to one sport ? ]]>This week we discuss our thoughts on the upcoming beach pro tour season, if athletes should play more than one sport, and put our beach volleyball knowledge to the test with one of Sam's games!

Excelsior Athletic Development Club

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]]>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:52:08 GMT00:33:03full1122Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick a8f173f4-3028-43f3-b1db-d798070f46fe<![CDATA[Episode 1 - Welcome to Firepod!]]>Welcome to Firepod, Fireball Beach Volleyball's official podcast with Sam Dunbavin and George Ruddick. On this episode we talk about, the recently trialled hand setting rules, the upcoming UKBT season, Sam's blind ranking of ten Beach Pro Tour athletes and more.

Reach out to us and send in any subjects you want to hear discussed to Firepod@fireballbeachvolleyball.com !

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