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Here If You Need - The Netball Pod

Emily Wilson and Nia Jones
Netball
Commonwealth Games
Netball Super League
England Netball
England Roses
New Zealand
Wales
National Super League (NSL)
NSL
Australia
Cardiff Dragons
Netball Players Association
London Pulse
Super Netball
South Africa
Sky
Manchester Thunder
Birmingham Panthers
Loughborough Lightning
Super Shot

Hosted by Nia Jones and Emily Wilson, Here If You Need - The Netball Pod is the place for honest netball conversation. As the Netball Super League enters its professional era, we break down the progress, the problems, and the decisions shaping the sport - from NSL squads to England Netball selections. Real analysis, strong opinions, and proper netball chat for the community that loves and plays th... more

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Here If You Need is back and there’s an entire NSL signing window to unpack.

Emily and Nia assess all eight squads for the 2027 season, debate the biggest arrivals and departures, and reveal which teams they believe could become genuine title conten... more

Men’s netball isn’t new, and it isn’t asking to take anything away from the women’s game. So why are boys and men still fighting for the opportunity to play?

In this special episode of Here If You Need, Emily and Nia are joined by men’s netball trai... more

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The medals have been decided. Now Emily and Nia are ranking the Commonwealth Games top four—and Part Two comes with questions England cannot avoid.

Why are the Roses still so far behind the leading nations despite their resources and centralised pro... more

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The medals have been won and now it’s time to say what everyone else is thinking.

In Part 1 of our Commonwealth Games wrap, Emily and Nia rank the teams that finished from 12th to fifth.

Nia gives her honest verdict on Wales’ tenth-place campaign, ... more

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Recent Guests

Colin Gordon
A genuine trailblazer of Men's Netball, EMNA Lifetime Achievement winner
EMNA
Episode: The Men’s Netball Special: Equality, Exclusion & the Fight for a Future
Nathan Dart
Director of Rising to the Occasion, first Australian documentary on Men's Netball
Rising to the Occasion
Episode: The Men’s Netball Special: Equality, Exclusion & the Fight for a Future
Lisa Alexander
Former Diamonds head coach, most capped Australian netball coach
Netball Australia / Diamonds (historical)
Episode: Lisa Alexander: Australia's Gold Medal Is Theirs to Lose (Bonus Commonwealth Games Special)
Casey Chawane
South Africa captain
South Africa Netball Team
Episode: Fretwell SHOCKS the NSL, Mavericks' Mass Exodus & South Africa Captain Khanyisa Chawane LIVE from Glasgow | Here If You Need
Imogen Allison
England Roses player, previously with SSN and NSL clubs
England Roses
Episode: Can England Win GOLD? | NSL Transfers + Thistles and Roses EXCLUSIVES
Fran Williams
West Coast Fever player, newly named England Roses captain
England Roses
Episode: Can England Win GOLD? | NSL Transfers + Thistles and Roses EXCLUSIVES
Kath Tetley
Head coach of the Scottish Thistles
Scottish Netball (Thistles)
Episode: Can England Win GOLD? | NSL Transfers + Thistles and Roses EXCLUSIVES
Niamh McCall
Key NT player for Scotland Thistles
Scottish Thistles
Episode: Can England Win GOLD? | NSL Transfers + Thistles and Roses EXCLUSIVES
Liz Bloor
CEO and founder of the Netball Players Association
Netball Players Association (NPA)
Episode: Inside the Fight for Player Pay, Contracts & Maternity Rights | Liz Bloor (NPA)

Hosts

Emily Wilson
Co-host of Here If You Need - The Netball Pod
Nia Jones
Host of Here If You Need - The Netball Pod

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Love netball? You’ll love this!

    This has increasingly become my favourite netball podcast to listen to. Honest, eye-opening and funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HitTheNet
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Jony

    Best netball podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kobe24#4ever
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Loving this podcast

    Very honest open conversations. Great hearing both of you speak with your different hats on. Waiting patiently each week for the new on to drop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kellydanc
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great new Netty podcast

    Loved the first episode, great insights from both presenters but they almost lost me when Nia said ‘her bone came out of her sock’ 🤢 Always enjoy it when Nia comments on NSL games - she doesn’t talk just for the sake of it. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Banny66
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great

    Loved the first episode and excited for the rest. Conversation is honest and open with constructive criticism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lois_likes_pie
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Analytical yet approachable, great balance between insights and banter.
Guests bring fresh perspectives; hosts keep it grounded and practical for practitioners.
Consistently insightful about domestic leagues, governance, and player welfare, with clear fan-service for netball enthusiasts.
Honest discussions that challenge the status quo in netball, without taking themselves too seriously.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Do You Have A Passport?" Charli Fidler on Joining Panthers, the NSL & Life in Walsall | Ep 8
Q: What made Charli excited to join Birmingham Panthers?
She received an Instagram message from Sonia Mkoloma asking if she had a passport and expressing interest in bringing her to Panthers, which Charli found exciting and decided to pursue with her agent.
Paige Reed Tells All: Thunder, Captaincy & Sexy Mal!
Q: What was your first impression of Nia when you joined the team?
Paige describes Nia as intensely competitive and energizing, noting how Nia's intensity pushed her to elevate her own level and how that environment helped her grow as a player.
Lisa Alexander: Australia's Gold Medal Is Theirs to Lose (Bonus Commonwealth Games Special)
Q: How did you manage player selection and fitness considerations while maintaining high performance?
She discusses balancing talent with readiness, the role of targeted fitness work, and the principle that selection should reflect individual strength and conditioning rather than rigid fitness thresholds.
Lisa Alexander: Australia's Gold Medal Is Theirs to Lose (Bonus Commonwealth Games Special)
Q: What was your approach when you first took the Diamonds coaching role and how did you set the tone?
Lisa describes a gradual culture shift, focusing on leadership, 'we before me', and empowering players while keeping a clear boundary between training and media/marketing pressures.

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What is Here If You Need about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, insider-style show that analyzes the state of professional netball, with a strong focus on the Netball Super League's professional era, England Netball selections, and the broader ecosystem. Conversations mix hot takes, data-driven critique, and guest insights from coaches, players, and administrators, all aimed at understanding how the sport is evolving, what's working, and where changes are needed. Listeners typically get honest assessments of squad decisions, governance, player welfare, and the commercial and media sides of netball, presented with approachable banter and practical visibility into domestic and international competition. The show's notable edge is its willingness to critique structures while spotlighting leadersh... more

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