[43] World Champs Prep & Fringe Debut

The full squad is back! 🎙️ Christo Popov, Kirsty Gilmour, Marvin Seidel, and Thommy Fuchs dive into the 2025 World Championships, sharing their highs, surprises, and personal experiences.From Kirsty’s close battles in Paris to Christo’s electric winning set that made the arena erupt, the team relives the best moments and the passion of the French fans. They also discuss the rise of Indonesian badminton, Yamaguchi’s quiet dominance, and the unexpected medal stories that defined the tournament.Beyond Paris, Christo gives a glimpse into the hectic Hong Kong swing, Kirsty recalls the drama of Hong Kong tournaments (and the legendary welcome dinners 🍣), and Marvin reflects on team league matches in Denmark, preparing for his comeback and the upcoming home highlight at the HYLO Open. Thommy, meanwhile, shares his wild first experience competing at the European AirBadminton Championships in Baku.An episode full of insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and laughs — perfect for anyone who loves badminton at the highest level.

In this special episode, recorded during the Badminton World Championships in Paris, Thommy sits down with Greg and Jenny Mairs, the creators of Badminton Insight and (former) professional mixed doubles players from England. They share the story behind their journey — from competing on the World Tour to building one of the most popular badminton content platforms in the world.We hope you enjoy this special! Let us know in the comments if we should do more episodes with guests. And if you are watching the video of this episode: sorry for the bad lighting. #shuttlesquad #badmintonpodcast #badmintoninsight

The Badminton World Championships in Paris are over - at least for the Squad. Kirsty lost to Thuy Linh Nguyen in round 2 and Christo was defeated by world number 1 Shi Yuqi in the round of 16. A day after the dramatic match in the Adidas Arena, Thommy and Christo are wrapping up Christo's week. They take you on a journey through his week - from arriving in Paris, through final preparations, first matches and the dramatic ending that came earlier than we all hoped for. A short, near live episode straight from our hotel room in rainy Paris. Enjoy! Thanks for tuning in - like, subscribe and let us know your thoughts in the comments :) #Badminton #Shuttlesquad #BWFWorldChampionships #Paris #ChristoPopov #ThommyFox

Thommy, Kirsty, and Marvin sit down for an honest chat that blends sport and life. Marvin opens up about the loss of his children, how he and his wife are finding support, and what it means to return to training. He also shares why he and Daniel won’t be in Paris for the World Championships this year.Kirsty takes us inside her Worlds taper - perfectly timed sessions, energy management, and what keeps her motivated for a 10th appearance. The squad then looks ahead with predictions for Paris before tackling Thommy’s World Championships quiz.Thanks for tuning in - and if this conversation resonated with you, our DMs are open.#Badminton #Shuttlesquad #BWFWorldChampionships #Paris #KirstyGilmour #MarvinSeidel #ThommyFox

This week, Thommy, Kirsty, and Christo are joined by special guest & former co-host Selena Piek for a heartfelt (and often hilarious) conversation about her retirement from professional badminton. From career highlights to behind-the-scenes tour memories, Selina opens up about the highs, lows, and lessons from over 15 years on court.The crew also chats about life after sport, Olympic dreams, funny travel moments, and the new 25-second shot clock being trialed at the World Championships.🎧 Watch & listen now on Spotify & Youtube.#Shuttlesquad #BadmintonPodcast #SelenaPiek #BWF #InsideBadminton

An episode planned as a little 20-minute chat between Kirsty and Thommy turned into a full 40min+ one with loads of different interesting topics:- Preparations for the World Championships - especially working on details and the suspicious, guilty feeling of tapering before an important competition. - Kirsty's show debut at the worldfamous Fringe Festival- Badminton dropping out of the Commomwealth Games - The endless comeback journey of Mark Lamsfuß- Doping in Badmintonand much more If you like our podcast please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform and also follow us on Instagram @shuttlesquad.podcast

Christo, Kirsty, and Thommy reunite to talk about the highs, lows, and windy chaos of recent tournaments. From the extreme court conditions at the China Open to wild service errors and personal updates, it’s another honest and entertaining deep dive into life on tour.Highlights:Christo’s win over Jonatan Christie (and why it felt more like surviving than playing)Kirsty explains the madness of “Court 1” in ChinaVenue conditions, shuttle control, and the need for air-con solutionsThommy shares his basketball announcing adventures at the World University GamesAnd… possibly the worst badminton serve of 2025?Available now on Spotify and YouTube.#Shuttlesquad #BadmintonPodcast #Episode42 #ChristoPopov #KirstyGilmour #ChinaOpen #BWF

In episode 41 of ShuttleSquad, Marvin and Thommy are on their own as Kirsty and Christo are both without solid internet connection during the China Open. The boys take their time on recapping the Japan Open, especially the way Christo's semifinal run ended and also discussed the new World Rankings which Thommy did not really have on his list. Key Take-aways: - The french men's singles trio is not done yet - Seo is a magician - Thommy does not watch enough badminton + we get a little update from the Word University Games. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy episode 41.

For the first time online, all four hosts are present! Kirsty, Christo, Marvin, and Thommy reunite for a full squad episode. From tournament grind to solo travel, revenge matches to odd food adventures – this one has it all.Highlights include:Kirsty’s reflections on traveling solo in AsiaMarvin’s Canada recap and tactical lessonsChristo joining mid-episode straight from the physio after his Japan Open match New projects: the Women's Badminton League (WBL)A truly unforgettable cucumber experience in ChengduTune in for laughs, insights, and questionable food descriptions. Available now on Spotify and Youtube.#Shuttlesquad #BadmintonPodcast #Episode40 #BWF #InsideBadminton #WBL #ChristoPopov #MarvinSeidel #KirstyGilmour

Join host Thommy and Kirsty as they welcome the second guest in ShuttleSquad history: Mia Blichfeldt for an unfiltered Girls Club session. They talk dropping bad habits, major life changes, the Women’s Badminton Collective, and confront one important topic, that is still too often tabooed: menstrual cycle in elite competition.What You’ll Discover in This Episode:How two Olympians became roommates, friends, and then co‑foundersMia’s bold move to train and live in southern France—for love, performance and mental health.A deeper dive into WBC’s goals: equal opportunities, tournaments, and visibility for female athletesWhy male coaches need to talk—and openly—with female athletes💬 Your voice matters: Like, comment, subscribe—and help push conversations forward for female athletes everywhere.Follow Women’s Badminton Collective: @wbc_badmintonFollow the athletes: @kirstygilmourr @mia_blichfeldt and out host @thommyfox#GirlsClub #WomenInSport #Badminton #WBC #shuttlesquad #podcast