The Euro Step Brit Podcast

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 20 - The EuroCup Draw

This short little bonus episode takes a look at the London Lions' upcoming opponents in EuroCup and gives you a little bit of information about each one.Hope you like it!

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 19 - From Worthing town to My Town

Our guest this week is Chris Pullem, best known here in the UK for his time with the London Leopards and the Worthing Bears.
In this episode we’ll look back at his time with those clubs, why he walked away from coaching and also dive into a project which means so much to him, My Town TV.

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 18 - Same game, different sport, with Evan Walshe

Our guest is Great Britain international Evan Walshe, who spent last season in the SLB with the Bristol Flyers.
In this episode we’ll discuss Evan’s basketball career to date and  look back at some of the highs and lows along the way that have got him to where he is today.
And we’ll also get Evan’s insights into the world of 3 x 3 and how much it has become a part of his life.

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 17 - 2001, A Billy Mims Odyssey

Billy Mims is best known here in the UK for his time with the London Leopards and Leicester Riders.After 2 decades as the head coach of Florida Tech, Billy decided to step down in March, so we take a look at Billy’s future plans and of course, we’ll talk London, Leicester and the time he ended up coaching in Ireland.

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 16 - An Uuulmer Adventure

Host Niall Gray takes a look back at his recent trip to watch Ratiopharm Ulm take on Fraport Skyliners of Frankfurt, and throws in interviews with Ulm's Sporting Director Thorsten Leibenath, head coach Ty Harrelson and guard Justinian Jessup. And there's also some random bits about the Berblinger Turm (Tower) and a hotel conversation! 

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 15 - Once A Raider, with Josh Wilcher

We speak to Josh Wilcher, who is best remembered in the BBL for his time with the Plymouth Raiders. We'll look back on his time with the Raiders, discuss why his season at Reading Rockets was important for his career and look at his other stops around the British Basketball League, Australia and Germany. And we'll find out what he's been up to since he retired.

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 14 - The Plymouth Rider, with Ant Rowe

Our guest is Anthony Rowe, the former Raider turned Rider who came to the sport late but was able to enjoy a successful career before injuries brought his playing days to an end. We look back what it meant for Ant to play and captain his home-town club, and why Leicestershire is now home, and of course we delve into his commentating as well.

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 13 - From Aberdeen to Perth, with Mike Vigor

We catch up with former Bristol Flyers fan favourite Mike Vigor, who spent 4 seasons in total in the former British Basketball League, playing over 100 games and amassing over 1100 points during his time with the Flyers and Plymouth Raiders. We look back over his career - including representing Scotland at the Commonwealth games - and also get his insights into the growth of basketball in Australia.
During the interview, Mike mentions where his games can be watched next season and here's the link to the league website.https://nbl1.com.au/watch/west

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 12 - Prior Commitments, with Siobhán Prior

In this episode we catch up with Siobhán Prior, the former Nottingham Wildcats player who is now Director and WEABL Head Coach of their academy. We look back at the family connections to Nottingham basketball, discuss Siobhán's playing days and talk about her role at the Academy, and why it means so much to her. (Apologies for my mic occasionally playing up. Technology, eh?!)

The Euro Step Brit: Episode 11 - Twenty and Out, with Andy Thomson

We catch up with Andy Thomson, who had a very successful career in the former British Basketball League, winning 20 titles before his retirement in 2020. We look back at his time in the BBL, as well as spells abroad in Spain and France, and find out what he's been up to since retiring.