# handball (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover handball. Page: Feed: --- ## [Vexing Voldemort Flag Mystery Solved](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/08/vexing-voldemort-flag-mystery-solved/) _2026-08-15 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ I appreciate that the European Handball Federation (EHF) reguarly posts the results of disciplinary and arbitration hearings. Why? Because it’s transparent and much better than sweeping things under the rug. In contrast, some Federations (cough, cough, USA Team Handball) choose to keep things 100% quiet as if a violation or the need for a review \[…\] ## [Collegiate Handball Recruiting: Tips and Tricks from Dodgeball](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/08/collegiate-handball-recruiting-tips-and-tricks-from-dodgeball/) _2026-08-01 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ (College Dodgeball has seen some solid growth the past few years. Here are some dodgeballrecruiting tips and tricks collegiate handball might want to borrow from) With the start of the Fall Semester approaching collegiate handball clubs are gearing up for what is arguably the most important time of the year for their club: Fall recruiting \[…\] ## [Commentary in the Athletic Posits that Basketball Crossover Athletes Could Help Solve Rugby’s National Team Shortcomings](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/07/commentary-in-the-athletic-posits-that-basketball-crossover-athletes-could-help-solve-rugbys-national-team-shortcomings/) _2026-07-29 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ The Athletic recently published an article titled, U.S. rugby needs more players. The answer could lie in basketball. (Paywall, depending on how many articles you’ve recently accessed). The article makes the case that USA Rugby should try to get more former basketball players to try rugby instead of focusing on former American Football players. It \[…\] ## [1994 World Cup Soccer Nostalgia and What it Means for Handball in the USA 32 Years Later…](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/07/1994-world-cup-soccer-nostalgia-and-what-it-means-for-handball-in-the-usa-32-years-later/) _2026-07-21 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ (July 4th, 1994: TV Room at Washington University in St Louis at the 1994 US Olympic Festival. A handful of soccer fans watching the USA take on eventual title winners, Brazil in a Round of 16 World Cup knock out match.) I would describe myself as a casual soccer fan, at best, but even I \[…\] ## [Sometimes… Near Term Needs Trump Sustainability: The Case for a Hail Mary Residency Program](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/07/sometimes-near-term-needs-trump-sustainability-the-case-for-a-hail-mary-residency-program/) _2026-07-06 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ (The USA Team Handball Board of Directors should have addressed our Women’s National Team years ago, but even at this late date it’s justifiable to go forward with a Residency Program.. Yes. Even if it’s not sustainable.) My previous commentary addressed my frustration with USA Team Handball seemingly never learning from the past and repeatedly \[…\] ## [Episode 331 - South America and Europe share the spoils at the Beach Handball World Championship, recap with Ebiye Udo-Udoma](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/episode-331-south-america-and-europe-share-the-spoils-at-the-beach-handball-world-championship-recap-with-ebiye-udo-udoma) _2026-07-01 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ In a thrilling conclusion to a brilliant week of beach handball, Argentina are women's world champions, while Germany sit atop the men's game. Ebiye Udo-Udoma is back with us to help us break down the conclusion of the championships, what lessons will be learned and gives us some breaking news about his return to the court with Lewis Howes' Los Angeles Team Handball. For the video breakdown early… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/UninformedHandballHour_Epi331.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [Handball in the U.S.: Sustainability is the Problem to be Answered](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/06/sustainability-is-the-problem-to-be-answered/) _2026-06-29 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ (Clockwise: College clubs that have disappeared over the years, 1994 US Olympic Festival Handball Packet, 1980’s Southern California Boys & Girls Club Team Handball Binder, November 2013 Post on the 1st Residency Program practice at Auburn University) I’ve spent a lot of time and energy advocating and writing about strategic planning. Sometimes, I’ve gotten the \[…\] ## [Episode 330 - Filip's farewell, Björn Pazen on the end of Jicha's reign at Kiel, reaction to the new Champions League](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/episode-330-filips-farewell-bjrn-pazen-on-the-end-of-jichas-reign-at-kiel-reaction-to-the-new-champions-league) _2026-06-27 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ Filip Jicha's time with THW Kiel came to an end this week. We reflect on this era which began with trophies galore and ended with their worst season in decades. Inevitable? Unfortunate? We discuss with Björn Pazen. Friday saw the draw for next season's EHF Champions League, which has a new format on the men's side. 24 teams and immediate jeopardy, what more do you want? [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/UninformedHandballHour_Ep330.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [Lewis Howes Donates $50,000 to USA Wheelchair Handball](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/06/lewis-howes-donates-50000-to-usa-wheelchair-handball/) _2026-06-25 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ Lewis Howes and the School of Greatness have stepped up to sponsor the USA Wheelchair Handball Program. The $50,000 donation will be used to help fund travel for upcoming international competition. The School of Greatness platforms will also lend storytelling and media support to amplify the athletes’ journeys and grow the sport’s visibility. Below is \[…\] ## [USA Women Play Three Friendlies vs Puerto Rico](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/06/usa-women-play-three-friendlies-vs-puerto-rico/) _2026-06-22 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ A USA Women’s Sr Team recently played three matches vs Puerto Rico. Here are the results:(Source: Puerto Rico Handball Federation Facebook Page: Link) Here are the leading scorers for the USA over the 3 matches: (Source: Puerto Rico Handball Federation Instagram Account: Link) (Note: These stats were updated based on a new post) Photos/Videos: New \[…\] ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6MqJ0GCjcWuj) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Episode 329 - Barca are kings of Europe again, a slice of history, Nielsen's showdown with Gidsel](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/episode-329-barca-are-kings-of-europe-again-a-slice-of-history-nielsens-showdown-with-gidsel) _2026-06-15 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ We're well used to Barcelona winning this title over the years but this one felt a little different. With the German sides favoured by most and Aalborg the hipster tip for the trophy, the Catalan club reminded us all what it takes to get through this weekend, surviving Saturday's semi-final slog before a masterclass in the final against Berlin. Emil Nielsen's early showdowns with Gidsel and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/UninformedHandballHour_Ep329.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [Episode 328 - Men's FINAL4 preview, Knorr on his debut appearance and memories](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/episode-328-mens-final4-preview-knorr-on-his-debut-appearance-and-memories) _2026-06-12 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ The four contenders have arrived in Cologne, ready to clash in one of the most tightly contested FINAL4s in years. All four sides have a real say in the destination of the Champions League trophy this weekend and that's what makes these weekends truly special. We discuss the two semi-finals and figure out where the difference will be made, before making our predictions. We hear from Aalborg's… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/UninformedHandballHour_Ep328.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [Episode 327 - Metz on top with brilliant Bouktit, wacky wildcards, FINAL4 bonanza continues](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/episode-327-metz-on-top-with-brilliant-bouktit-wacky-wildcards-final4-bonanza-continues) _2026-06-10 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ Metz claimed their first Women's Champions League title with a pair of brilliant performances led by an unstoppable Sarah Bouktit. We look back at their weekend in Budapest, try to make sense of the World Championship wildcards and unpack the conclusion of the Bundesliga season. Our buildup to Cologne continues this week with our mystery interview on patreon.com/handballhour first, followed by a… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/UninformedHandballHour_Ep327.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [Episode 326 - Women's EHF FINAL4 preview with Anne Mette Hansen and Aleksa Pavicevic](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/episode-326-womens-ehf-final4-preview-with-anne-mette-hansen-and-aleksa-pavicevic) _2026-06-04 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ All eyes on Budapest this weekend as the Women's EHF FINAL4 rolls into town. Reigning champions Györ are favourites but must overcome a Brest team at the end of an era and with recent history at this stage on their side, while Metz will look to overcome their semi-final hoodoo against CSM Bucuresti, buoyed by returning to the sport's pinnacle event. Aleksa Pavicevic joins us to preview the party.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/UninformedHandballHour_Ep326.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [Episode 325 - Business time for the European Leagues and the European League](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/episode-325-business-time-for-the-european-leagues-and-the-european-league) _2026-05-29 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ Crunchtime across Europe as major league titles are being won in France and Germany, while deciders await in Denmark, Hungary and Poland. We discuss PSG denying Nantes and big news at the top and bottom of Denmark's top flight, while Tim Dettmar joins us to look at the Bundesliga run in and the German-heavy EHF Finals in Hamburg this weekend. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/UninformedHandballHour_Ep325.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [The Morning Club - 15 May: World Championship qualifiers update, John Ryan in Iowa for the North American tournament](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/the-morning-club-15-may-world-championship-qualifiers-update-john-ryan-in-iowa-for-the-north-american-tournament) _2026-05-15 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ It's national team week for the men with places at next January's World Championship in Germany on the line. Plenty of intrigue among the 10 European play-offs, while it comes down to USA vs Greenland in Iowa on Saturday. Team Handball News' John Ryan joins us to chat about the tournament, how Team USA is shaping up and the new residency project players in action at this weekend's club… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/TMC_260515.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [Episode 324 - First leg reflections in the CL Quarter-finals with Björn Pazen, Talant Dujshebaev leaves Kielce after 12 years](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/episode-324-first-leg-reflections-in-the-cl-quarter-finals-with-bjrn-pazen-talant-dujshebaev-leaves-kielce-after-12-years) _2026-05-01 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ With Björn Pazen in the forest, Chris at the beach and Alex at home, we dive into the week's Champions League first leg encounters, which gave us a surprising lack of surprise results. We also look at the sudden departure of Talant Dujshebaev from Kielce, bringing an end to a 12-year era, consider his most memorable times and what's next. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/UninformedHandballHour_Ep324.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [Episode 323 - Szeged rip up Gottfridsson's contract, Zoltan Szendrei and Ola Selby react](https://handballhour.libsyn.com/episode-323-szeged-rip-up-gottfridssons-contract-zoltan-szendrei-and-ola-selby-react) _2026-04-17 · (Un)informed Handball Hour_ Less than a season into a 3-year contract, Jim Gottfridsson's time at Szeged has come to an abrupt end and it has been anything but amicable. Gottfridsson has called it unilateral, unjustified and unlawful, Szeged have said they acted legally and little else. We speak to Nemzeti Sport's Zoltán Szendrei and Handbollskanalen's Ola Selby to get their reactions and the mood in both the Hungarian and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/handballhour/UninformedHandballHour_Ep323.mp3?dest-id=572606) ## [Ohio State Spring Break Trip to North Macedonia](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/03/ohio-state-spring-break-trip-to-north-macedonia/) _2026-03-30 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ The Ohio State University Team Handball Club recently travelled to North Macedonia over their spring break. The contingent consisted of 15 athletes, 1 photographer/videographer and 3 coaches (JD Orr, Max Littman and Arvid Rohdin). The team flew into Skopje and based out of Bitola where they played scrimmage matches vs the Pelister U21 and U18 \[…\] ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VnO7kep1J62b) _2026-03-30 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Commentary: Inaugural USA Team Handball National Cup Quietly Limps Across the Finish Line](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/03/commentary-inaugural-usa-team-handball-national-cup-quietly-limps-across-the-finish-line/) _2026-03-05 · John Ryan · Team Handball News_ (LA THC celebrates their recent National Championship) This past weekend the Los Angeles Team Handball (LA THC) won the inaugural USA Team Handball National Cup competiton with two wins over ChicagoInter (37-28) (42-27) and a 33-33 draw vs the New York Athletic Club (NYAC). This gave LA THC an overall record of 9-1-1 to put \[…\]