Balls and All

BBC Radio Cornwall
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Looking into the lives of up and coming sport stars from Cornwall.

  1. 11/10/2023

    The Balls and All Podcast: Best Bits

    Celebrating the best bits of the Balls and All Podcast with Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe.

    14 min

  2. 04/10/2023

    Jürgen Koenen: Handball and a very hot chilli

    Handball was one of those sports that captured the imagination at the London 2012 Olympics. But the Covid pandemic led to many clubs struggling and folding. Cornwall based coach Jürgen Koenen is determined to revive the sport in Newquay and Plymouth. He's been speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall's Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast.

    17 min

  3. 27/09/2023

    Jordanna Morrish: Athletics, hobby horses and jumping over bins

    Jordanna Morrish is a multi-talented athlete. She competes in heptathlon, pentathlon and high jump. This year, she won a major British pentathlon title. Jordanna also opens up about her mental health and how taking a break from the sport really helped. She's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.

    16 min

  4. 20/09/2023

    India Rojano: Chilled out tennis and an apology to polo players

    India Rojano's dream as a child was to play tennis for Cornwall. She's succeeded and captained the team on many occasions. India has also pursued a singles career as well as running her own fitness company. She's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.

    17 min

  5. 13/09/2023

    Jenna Ferris: Surprise selections and fundraising swims

    Jenna Ferris began her sporting career in surf lifesaving but switched to kayaking. She was then selected for the British team. Upon retiring, Jenna was diagnosed with bowl cancer and following her recovery - raised thousand of pounds with a charity swim. Jenna has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.

    19 min

  6. 06/09/2023

    Kevin Cooke: Cornwall karate and the spider saviour

    Kevin Cooke has been a fan of karate from an early age and has mastered the martial art enough to become a 4th Dan Black Belt. Kevin is the Chief Instructor of Cornwall Karate, having founded the group in 2005 after moving to Cornwall. He's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.

    16 min

  7. 30/08/2023

    Florence Sargent: Triathlon, a torn Achilles and a guinea pig footprint

    Florence Sargent lived in Spain for three years and started training in athletics. Since moving back to the UK, Florence switched to triathlon while studying at the University of Exeter. She's been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe.

    22 min

  8. 23/08/2023

    Merryn Doidge: Exeter Chiefs and a Paxman grilling

    Merryn Doidge lives and breaths rugby. She studied Sports Science at Exeter University and plays for the Exeter Chiefs. In 2022, she was selected for the England 7s team at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Merryn has been speaking to Amy Corbett and Dan Pascoe on the Balls and All Podcast from BBC Radio Cornwall.

    15 min
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Looking into the lives of up and coming sport stars from Cornwall.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio Cornwall
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2023
  • Show Website
    Balls and All