Team Mates - A Sports Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jay Holmes
Team Mates is a sports podcast looking into the world of amateur and competitive sports. It could be interview, new ideas, fantasy teams, or just our opinion. We’re aiming to cover it all!
The boys are joined by ‘Welsh’ Dan to discuss the event of the heroes and villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe taking on the hugs game for gentlemen, Rugby Union.
The boys are truly out of their depth this week so are luckily joined by Abby to guide the, through what would happen if one of the worlds most polarising franchises decided to turn their fangs to gymnastics.
The boys are joined by Liam to create the fantasy XI that could conquer the mighty Bear 11, the world of fictional dogs. Who’s up to the challenge? Are the picks barking mad? Who will be top dog? Do the jokes get better?
The boys are joined by Ashley to discuss what would happen if the world famous pocket monsters turned their talent to the sky high game of basketball. Some hot takes, cold takes, and bad takes. Who will catch them all?
The boys are joined by Charli to ask the age old question, would would happen if the characters from Harry Potter turned down creating magic in the classroom, then dedicated it to creating magic on a football pitch.
The boys are joined by Sam to talk about what if the mightiest heroes of Game of Thrones dropped their weapons and decided to have a lovely and civil game of Polo.
In honour of World Book Day, the boys are once again joined by Adam to discuss what would happen if the greatest series in literature took on the sport of football. To create the niche 11-a-side team no one knew they needed!
Jay talks to Ruth, a seasoned and decorated Roundnet player about her time working with Spikeball, her rise to prominence within the sport, barriers she’s faced and hopes for the future. Following a series of Roundnet episodes Ruth helps to give even further insight into her world and her accomplishments.
The boys are joined by Dungeon Master Dan to assemble a party of heroes ready to take on their biggest adventure yet: dodgeball. See them assemble brave adventurers and awful picks (mainly Jay’s) to take on this mighty endeavour.
In one of the heavier episode the boys interview Antony. They dive in to discuss marathons and the mental and physical tole, sports and charity work and the general pressure of life that can cause mental health struggles and how to deal with them. Certainly a very serious episode for Team Mates and we were very happy for Antony to share his experiences with us. DISCLAIMER: There is talk of mental breakdowns, trauma and suicide in this episode in regards to mental health.
In the most chaotic episode of date, Jay, Andrew and good friend Kat debate what would happen if a team of animated princesses formed the most unlikely netball team of all time. Filled with drama, clashing and chaos, you’d be a fool to miss this purely for the mistakes.
This week the boys and good friend Ben (noticing a theme) go back to their roots sports and theme wise to discuss what would happen if you created a rugby union team from the best characters Nintendo had to offer.
In this episode Jay talks to Troy, a friend who has lost 25kg, about weight loss, weight loss myths and the industry. In a more animated Team Mates episode they put the industry and misconceptions on blast and discuss the importance of a good education on weight loss and fitness.
The boys are joined by good friend Dave in this bumper episode to discuss what would happen if the folks fo Avatar The Last Airbender took to the Gridiron and tried their hand at American football. Once again showing Hull’s pop culture vs Holmes’ sports win a guest helping to tie it all together!
Jay is joined by Roundnet hero, Roundnet Ireland and Spikeball Ambassador Simon Leonard to talk all things Roundnet and the future of the sport. From talk of the growth of the game, tournaments, and the people involved Jay and Simon deep dive into this developing new sport.
Jay and Andrew are joined by Podcast veteran Fiona to discuss what would happen if a superhuman team took on the sport of Kabaddi. Learn about a new sports and here so piping hot takes on the world of superhuman athletics!
Jay talks to special guest and good friend Callum about introductions to fitness, the effects of lockdown on training, how to alter training regimes in lockdown and the importance of staying fit and healthy.
Jay and Andrew are joined by special guest Alice to discuss how Middle Earth could come together to create an All Star Basketball team. Facebook @teammatesasportspodcast Instagram @team.matesofficial
In today’s episode Jay interviews Marianna about her journey and experience in the fitness industry, the hurdles shes had to overcome, and gives some advice for everyone working on bettering themselves in lockdown. You can find Marianna on Facebook at: Marianna Parroquin Fitness Find Marianna on Instagram at: marianna.parroquin Find Team Mates on Facebook: @teammatesasportspodcast Find Team Mates on Instagram at: team.matesofficial
In this episode the boys are joined by their good friend Elliot to discuss the ultimate hybrid team of Rugby played by Looney Tunes.
In this episode Jay talks to Fraser about Roundnet, what Roundnet is, how to play and the culture and community of the game.
In our first episode Jay, Andrew and guest Adam discuss the ultimate fantasy football 11. What if you made a football team of famous bears?