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ShuttleSquad - Badminton Podcast

Thommy Fox
Badminton
European Championships
Olympic Games
Olympics
World Championships
Paris 2024
France
Mental Health
Olympic Qualification
Yonex All England
Canada
Injury
Christo Popov
Paris
German Open
Thomas Cup
Partnerships
Germany
Paris Olympics
Japan Open

This is your brand new badminton podcast featuring four European elite players: Kirsty Gilmour (Scotland), Selena Piek (Netherlands), Marvin Seidel (Germany) and Christo Popov (France). You will get a deep look into the life of an athlete on the badminton world tour and will join the four players on their road to PARIS24. The podcast is hosted by Thommy Fox who will talk to one of the four players... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 59 of the Shuttle Squad Podcast features Thommy Fuchs, Marvin Seidel, and Christo Popov.

The main topic is France's historic run to the Thomas Cup Final. Christo shares his perspective from inside the team, discussing the atmosphere, key mom... more

ShuttleSquad goes Thomas & Uber Cup. We had the chance to witness the Team World Championships of Badminton live last week in Horsens, Denmark. During that time we had the chance to record a guest episode with Danish mixed doubles player and World no... more

Did this really happen?

France fumble their first group match in the Thomas Cup and lose to Thailand 1-4. After beating Algeria they have their backs against the wall and need to win 4-1 against Indonesia... impossible?! Not for this French team! more

The Shuttlesquad - or should we say Medalsquad - reunites for a quick one between league final matches and training sessions. Christo Popov, Kirsty Gilmour and Marvin Seidel take us through their historic week in Huelva, sharing insights into their w... more

Another live episode, this time at the European Championships 2026 in Huelva.

Kirsty, Christo, Marvin and Thommy come together to discuss a variety of interesting badminton topics:

- EC prep

- conditions in Huelva

- how Marvin is already in th... more

Christo reflects on the biggest moment of his career so far — winning the BWF World Tour Finals — and what it really felt like behind the scenes. From surviving a mentally exhausting week of back-to-back battles to dealing with rising expectations in... more

Welcome back to ShuttleSquad - The badminton podcast of Kirsty Gilmour, Christo Popov, Marvin Seidel and Thommy Fox is kicking of its third season.

We are back talking about the World Tour, tournament lifestyle of pro players and basically all thing... more

It’s the season finale of The Shuttle Squad Podcast!

Thommy Fuchs is joined by Kirsty Gilmour, Christo Popov, and Marvin Seidel — in true “hop on, hop off” style — as the squad wraps up another busy year on tour.

From email chaos and slippery courts... more

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Recent Guests

Mathias Christiansen
Danish badminton player, world number seven in mixed doubles
Denmark
Episode: [58] Thomas Cup at home & the 11 month training block (with Mathias Christiansen)
Toma Junior Popov
Professional badminton player (France) and guest on the episode
France
Episode: [57.5] French miracle in Horsens - with Toma Junior Popov
Hans-Kristian Vittinghus
Former professional badminton player and current men's singles coach for Denmark.
Danish Badminton Federation
Episode: [49] I can never fully retire - with Hans-Kristian Vittinghus
Selena Piek
Professional badminton player and return guest on the podcast
Episode: [44] The Reunion
Mia Blichfeldt
Two-time Olympian and European Games winner
Danish National Team
Episode: [39] Wine, Beer and Cider
Marvin Seidel
Professional badminton player and Olympian
German National Team
Episode: [28] Why do I do this? - with Marvin Seidel
Christo Popov
French badminton player and member of the French badminton team
Episode: [24] Olympic Draws Special - with Marvin Seidel
Kirsty Gilmour
Professional badminton player from Scotland
Scottish Badminton
Episode: [9.2] Lost in Utilita - with Kirsty Gilmour

Host

Thommy Fox
Host of ShuttleSquad, guiding conversations with European elite badminton players each week.

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[37] The Real Slim Shady
Q: How do you feel about doubles being less recognized compared to singles in badminton?
Doubles is exciting to watch and you miss out on a lot if it only focused on singles.
[9.2] Lost in Utilita - with Kirsty Gilmour
Q: What was the last stupid thing that you did?
Kirsty mentions forgetting to book accommodations for the Spanish Masters until the last minute and losing track of her car after a series of travels.
[10] Semifinals at the All Flash England – with Selena Piek
Q: How's that feeling when they call your name and you walk out into this huge arena?
Selena shares how even if the arena feels empty initially, the atmosphere builds and she enjoys the focus on her match.
[12] It all comes down to this - with Christo Popov
Q: How did you like playing in this venue?
The atmosphere in the arena was really great and it's beautiful to play.
[12] It all comes down to this - with Christo Popov
Q: Can you tell us how this happened and what went through your head when it was 19-11 again this time?
I just tried to learn from my mistakes and keep up the game plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ShuttleSquad

What is ShuttleSquad about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy badminton-focused show driven by four European top players who share firsthand perspectives on life on the world tour. Episodes blend training insights, competition recaps, travel anecdotes, and the evolving landscape of the sport—from tournament formats and sponsorship to governance and accessibility. Guests and hosts discuss preparation, injuries, coach dynamics, and the realities of balancing sport with life on the road, often mixing candid banter with practical takeaways for listeners involved in or following elite badminton. A notable strength is the ensemble dynamic: a quartet of athletes from different countries offering varied viewpoints, while staying anchored by a clear focus on performance, strategy, and career deve... more

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Recent guests on ShuttleSquad include:

1. Mathias Christiansen
2. Toma Junior Popov
3. Hans-Kristian Vittinghus
4. Selena Piek
5. Mia Blichfeldt
6. Marvin Seidel
7. Christo Popov
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