The Best Netball Podcast EVER!

Carla and Leanne are joined by former England captain and netball legend Pamela Cookey for a brilliant conversation about her journey through the sport. Pamela reflects on winning seven Super League titles, earning 114 England caps, and overcoming career-threatening injuries, sharing the importance of resilience, good people and having something to fall back on. She also discusses life as a Sky Sports commentator, her work with Fearless Women and the investment still needed to grow women’s sport. Plus, there are listener dilemmas, netball heroes and a confession about just how embarrassing it can be to meet your idols! Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarlaA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.LeanneA netballer since the age of nine, I’ve somehow managed to arrange my entire life around a netball court! I still play regional netball, mostly at GD, coach at club and within the London Pulse pathway, run my own business helping netballers stay strong and somehow thought adding podcast host to the list was a sensible idea 😆. I’m married, a mum of two, partial to a ridiculous physical challenge and have very strong opinions on pretty much all things netball, including why women absolutely do not need to stop competing just because they’re getting older.

Carla and Leanne are joined by Northern Ireland Warriors stars Michelle Magee and Niamh Cooper to celebrate their dramatic qualification for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney. Michelle talks us through the nail-biting qualifiers, the team’s belief and her return to Leeds Rhinos, while Niamh shares what reaching the World Cup means for Northern Ireland’s next generation, how team spirit has helped the Warriors thrive, and how she balances elite netball with life as an A&E doctor. Back in the studio, Carla and Leanne debate England’s new Roses coaching team, the future of the Netball Super League and whether Scotland and Northern Ireland need their own NSL franchises. Big ambitions, brilliant insight and a little Welsh heartbreak - all in a week’s netball!Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarlaA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.LeanneA netballer since the age of nine, I’ve somehow managed to arrange my entire life around a netball court! I still play regional netball, mostly at GD, coach at club and within the London Pulse pathway, run my own business helping netballers stay strong and somehow thought adding podcast host to the list was a sensible idea 😆. I’m married, a mum of two, partial to a ridiculous physical challenge and have very strong opinions on pretty much all things netball, including why women absolutely do not need to stop competing just because they’re getting older.

Carla and Leanne welcome Baroness Sue Campbell, Chair of England Netball, for a fascinating conversation about the future of the sport. From her own journey as an England netball player to helping transform women's football, Sue shares her ambitions for growing the game, improving grassroots-to-elite pathways, investing in facilities and coaches, and building a sustainable Netball Super League.With the 2031 Netball World Cup on the horizon, she explains why netball needs greater investment, visibility and ambition - while protecting the brilliant community at its heart. Plus, stay tuned for some lively netball opinions and a game that proves Carla might be better at asking the questions than answering them!Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarlaA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.LeanneA netballer since the age of nine, I’ve somehow managed to arrange my entire life around a netball court! I still play regional netball, mostly at GD, coach at club and within the London Pulse pathway, run my own business helping netballers stay strong and somehow thought adding podcast host to the list was a sensible idea 😆. I’m married, a mum of two, partial to a ridiculous physical challenge and have very strong opinions on pretty much all things netball, including why women absolutely do not need to stop competing just because they’re getting older.

Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!Carla and Leanne celebrate winning a national ONE Award before chatting to two inspiring players shaping the future of netball. Lily Smith shares her journey from signing a Super League contract at just 16 to earning a place in the next Roses squad, including the highs and challenges of stepping up to elite level. Scottish Thistles vice-captain Hannah Grant reflects on her Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow and taking the leap to Australia to develop her game. Two brilliant stories of ambition, resilience and hard work - with plenty more to come from these rising stars!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarlaA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.LeanneA netballer since the age of nine, I’ve somehow managed to arrange my entire life around a netball court! I still play regional netball, mostly at GD, coach at club and within the London Pulse pathway, run my own business helping netballers stay strong and somehow thought adding podcast host to the list was a sensible idea 😆. I’m married, a mum of two, partial to a ridiculous physical challenge and have very strong opinions on pretty much all things netball, including why women absolutely do not need to stop competing just because they’re getting older.

Carla and Leanne look at the latest Netball World Cup qualifiers before sitting down with Greg Heinrich, Australian Kelpie and coach working with USA Netball. Greg explains his journey into netball, the growth of the sport across America, developing homegrown talent, the men's and women's programmes, and USA's ambitions for the 2027 World Cup. They also discuss what Olympic inclusion could mean for netball and why America could become a huge market for the sport. Plus, Carla tests Leanne's world-ranking knowledge - with mixed results!Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarlaA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.LeanneA netballer since the age of nine, I’ve somehow managed to arrange my entire life around a netball court! I still play regional netball, mostly at GD, coach at club and within the London Pulse pathway, run my own business helping netballers stay strong and somehow thought adding podcast host to the list was a sensible idea 😆. I’m married, a mum of two, partial to a ridiculous physical challenge and have very strong opinions on pretty much all things netball, including why women absolutely do not need to stop competing just because they’re getting older.

Carla and Leanne dive into the world of netball pathways, from county and club netball through to NPL, Next Gen and NSL. They’re joined by Halee, who shares her experience of playing in London Pulse’s Next Gen programme, missing out on a new contract after ageing out and the challenges that come with trying to find your next opportunity.They also discuss the cost and accessibility of pathways, the value of National Prem and alternative routes to elite netball. Plus, there’s plenty of pathway chat before Carla gets to relive being a “netball mum”!Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarlaA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.LeanneA netballer since the age of nine, I’ve somehow managed to arrange my entire life around a netball court! I still play regional netball, mostly at GD, coach at club and within the London Pulse pathway, run my own business helping netballers stay strong and somehow thought adding podcast host to the list was a sensible idea 😆. I’m married, a mum of two, partial to a ridiculous physical challenge and have very strong opinions on pretty much all things netball, including why women absolutely do not need to stop competing just because they’re getting older.

Jess Walton and Liam Killey join Carla and Leanne to talk about their very different routes to the highest levels of men’s and mixed netball. Jess shares how she went from social netball to representing England, while Liam explains his transition from basketball to the Australian Kelpies.They discuss pathways, training, playing in Australia and England, the growth of men’s and mixed netball, and what it was like sharing the court at Nationals. Plus, we get the full story of their relationship before putting them through a very competitive game of Mr & Mrs! Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarla GareyA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

Carla and Leanne take a deep dive into the world of BUCS netball, with interviews from players, coaches and university sport professionals who reveal just how competitive, varied and important university netball has become. From elite players balancing degrees with high-performance programmes to social players simply looking for somewhere to belong, this episode explores pathways, recruitment, facilities, coaching and the future of university netball. One thing comes through loud and clear - BUCS can be seriously competitive, but apparently you can still have a laugh while doing it! Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarla GareyA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

Claire Talks Netball joins Carla for a fascinating conversation with Sheonah Forbes, Northern Ireland Warriors Head Coach and Nottingham Forest Netball assistant coach. With more than 20 years of coaching experience, She discusses her journey through the England Performance Pathway, leading Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games and stepping into the NSL with Nottingham Forest. They explore selection, developing young talent, building the Warriors identity, coaching culture, funding and pathways across the home nations, and why investing in coaches is just as important as developing players. There is plenty for coaches and players to take away, plus a quick-fire round that reveals Sheonah would rather win ugly than lose beautifully!Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarla GareyA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

Carla is joined by guest co-host Lucy Goodman for a special episode recorded around the EMMNA Nationals at Loughborough. Across a packed weekend, they speak to players, coaches, officials and organisers about the rapid growth of men's and mixed netball, the incredible standard of competition and what makes Nationals such a unique event. From international stars and emerging talent to the challenges of officiating mixed netball, the importance of volunteers and creating opportunities for the next generation, this episode captures the energy of a sport going from strength to strength. Expect plenty of insight, passion, big performances and even a cat making an unexpected appearance! Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs. Let's Connect 🗣️Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related. Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected] YOUR HOSTSCarla GareyA self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week, fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.