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(Un)informed Handball Hour

(Un)informed Handball Hour
Handball
Denmark
Germany
Bundesliga
Champions League
France
Sweden
Norway
Hungary
Women's Champions League
Magdeburg
Men's EHF Euro 2026
Kiel
Olympics
Women's EHF EURO 2024
EHF EURO 2026
Croatia
EHF Euro 2024
Spain
Veszprem

Welcome to the (Un)informed Handball Hour. A handball podcast, brought to you by Chris O'Reilly, Brian Campion and Alex Kulesh joined by a range of wonderful guests.

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Latest Episodes

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 overc... more

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 jo... more

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 R... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Zoltán Szendrei
Journalist at Nemzeti Sport covering handball
Nemzeti Sport
Episode: Episode 323 - Szeged rip up Gottfridsson's contract, Zoltan Szendrei and Ola Selby react
Katie Timmermann
Former professional basketball player, US Women's National Team prospect for LA 2028
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Episode: Episode 320 - Katie Timmermann on social media fame for the US women and the road to LA28, Aleksa Pavicevic on the Women's Champions League and international week
Eric Willemsen
Handball journalist for the European Handball Federation and Associated Press
European Handball Federation, Associated Press
Episode: The Morning Club - 4 March: Handball in the Winter Olympics? Eric Willemsen on the rumoured radical proposal for the sport's Olympic future
Tim Dettmar
Guest from the Dritta Habzeit podcast and handball expert
Episode: Episode 319 - Bundesliga update with Tim Dettmar as Magdeburg finally lose, the race for Europe and to survive takes shape
Andy Schmid
Legendary playmaker and head coach of the Swiss team
Swiss Handball Team
Episode: Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 25 January: Main Round taking shape, talking Switzerland's rollercoaster ride with Andy Schmid and Noam Leopold
Noam Leopold
Star left winger and emerging superstar for Switzerland
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Episode: Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 25 January: Main Round taking shape, talking Switzerland's rollercoaster ride with Andy Schmid and Noam Leopold
Björgvin Páll Gustavsson
Goalkeeper for the Icelandic National Handball Team
Icelandic National Handball Team
Episode: Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 23 January: All about Iceland with Björgvin Páll Gustavsson and Snorri Guðjónsson
Snorri Guðjónsson
Head Coach of the Icelandic National Handball Team
Icelandic National Handball Team
Episode: Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 23 January: All about Iceland with Björgvin Páll Gustavsson and Snorri Guðjónsson
Zika Bogdanovic
Representative from Balkan Handball Planet, knowledgeable on Balkan teams
Balkan Handball Planet
Episode: Men's EHF EURO 2026 - Preview Part 1: Looking ahead to Groups A, D and F with Björn Pazen and Zika Bogdanovic

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Chris O'Reilly
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Alex Kulesh
Host of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Best Handball Podcast Around

    Best Handball Podcast out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mave_Ireland
    Denmark5 years ago
  • Euro class acts

    Just to say I really liked the podcasts of the tournament, ace job lads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djclass1
    Belgium6 years ago

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Best Handball Podcast Around — positive, authoritative coverage of handball world-wide.
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Episode 323 - Szeged rip up Gottfridsson's contract, Zoltan Szendrei and Ola Selby react
Q: What are your thoughts on how this might unfold legally or logistically moving forward?
Szendrei points out the potential legal ramifications and the unusual nature of canceling a three-year contract mid-season, suggesting it could become a lengthy legal matter and affect both clubs' and players' approaches to future transfers.
Episode 323 - Szeged rip up Gottfridsson's contract, Zoltan Szendrei and Ola Selby react
Q: What do you make of the situation and what have you picked up over the last few days about it all?
Ola Selby shares that Gottfridsson's departure is highly disruptive for Szeged and Sweden, with unclear contractual details and a sense of missed communication from Szeged, while noting Gottfridsson's need for playing time and the club's possible strategic moves.
Episode 322 - Champions League reviews with Danijela Vekic, halftime in the men's playoffs, women's elite eight is set
Q: Do you think Mets are the favorites for the final four, and what about the balance of power across leagues?
Mets are considered a strong, well-structured side with an advantage due to experience and preparation time, but the panel emphasized that the knockout format often defies predictability, keeping multiple teams in contention for Budapest.
Episode 322 - Champions League reviews with Danijela Vekic, halftime in the men's playoffs, women's elite eight is set
Q: What were the standout moments from the first leg in the Men's Champions League playoffs?
Key games included Sporting's dramatic swing after an early 10-goal lead, Seged's resilient performance against Kielce, and Odense's solid control in their tie, with discussion of goalkeeper impacts and coaching decisions shaping expectations for the rematch.
Episode 320 - Katie Timmermann on social media fame for the US women and the road to LA28, Aleksa Pavicevic on the Women's Champions League and international week
Q: How did the January LA tryouts come about and what was the impact on US exposure to handball?
A social media burst, driven by influencer Jackie J., generated massive interest, converting a small sign-up pool into hundreds of participants and significantly increasing attention from European media and fans.

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