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Who's Got The Balls?

Who's Got The Balls?

Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn

Who's Got The Balls? Join Ali and Steph as they take a fun and honest look at the realities of coaching football - from the match winning highs to the disaster session lows, and everything in between.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Who's Got The Balls? episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Who's Got The Balls? for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Who's Got The Balls? episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Who's Got The Balls? - Being Vulnerable

Being Vulnerable

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09/18/23 • 63 min

This episode of Who’s Got The Balls? is all about mental health.
Both Ali and Steph talk about their mental health difficulties, their experiences of supporting players with their mental health, and what more they think needs to be done to equip coaches to do so effectively, while also taking care of themselves.
Plus, Ali shares why she's taking a break from coaching and Steph talks about her experience of Pure O.
Please note: This episode makes numerous references to mental health difficulties and
abuses of power in the game.

Resources
Mental health resources - Mind
Mental health support for coaches and physical activity providers - Mind
Learn more about Pure O

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

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Who's Got The Balls? - Ally, Ally, Ally

Ally, Ally, Ally

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10/02/23 • 55 min

This episode of Who’s Got The Balls? is all about male allyship.
Ali and Steph discuss the challenges women who coach face due to their gender, the ways male coaches can show their support, and offer some examples of both good - and not so good - male allyship.

Plus, Steph makes some very niche cultural references, Ali struggles to wink successfully, and they debate whether recording a second season in Ali's shed would be viable.

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

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Who's Got The Balls? - Pet Peeves

Pet Peeves

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08/14/23 • 53 min

This episode of Who’s Got The Balls? is all about coaching behaviours.

Ali and Steph discuss their non-negotiables, behaviours they can't stand, and how our behaviours can help to create safe spaces for our players.
Plus, Steph shares one of the original (awful) name options for the pod, Ali talks about her use of the Q&A technique, and both reflect honestly on how coaching behaviours can differ between male and female coaches.

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

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Who's Got The Balls? - Unwashed Bibs

Unwashed Bibs

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08/07/23 • 51 min

In this episode of Who’s Got The Balls? Ali and Steph discuss the all-important topic of planning.

They talk about how vital planning is, how they go about it, stuff we don’t always plan but we should, and potential planning pitfalls.

Plus, Steph discusses some issues with her fridge, Ali’s memory fails her, and they both share a game-changing high five technique.

Let us know your thoughts: [email protected]

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

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Who's Got The Balls? - WWC 23 | Bonus Ep

WWC 23 | Bonus Ep

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08/21/23 • 45 min

In this bonus episode of Who’s Got The Balls? Ali and Steph reflect on the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

They discuss the performance of their home nation (England) in the final, identify lessons coaches can take from the tournament, and get into some of the off-pitch issues surrounding Spain's win.
Plus, both share what their initial (shameful) predictions for the Lionesses were, Ali fan girls over Mary Earps, and Steph tells the story of her trusty bucket hat.

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

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Who's Got The Balls? - Flappy Ankles

Flappy Ankles

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07/24/23 • 53 min

In this pilot episode, Ali and Steph discuss why Who's Got The Balls? came to be, what they hope it will provide to the coaching community, and the painstaking process of coming up with a name.
They delve into why they got into coaching and whether or not those reasons have changed over the course of their time in coaching, before inviting you to consider the same about your own coaching journey.
Plus, both state their case for the best way to wear coaching trousers. How do you wear yours?
Let us know why you coach: [email protected]

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

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Who's Got The Balls? - Orange Sock Euphoria

Orange Sock Euphoria

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08/28/23 • 60 min

In this episode of Who’s Got The Balls? Ali and Steph talk about matchday.
They discuss how big an occasion match day can be for players, what winning really means, and the coach's role in managing matchday.

Plus, Steph shares one of her most stressful coaching memories, Ali takes a while to get comfy, and they introduce a new segment which Ali is very excited about.
Read Steph's article on how to decide how many players take on a matchday.

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

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Who's Got The Balls? - A Force To Be Reckoned With

A Force To Be Reckoned With

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09/04/23 • 51 min

Ali and Steph discuss parents in this episode of Who’s Got The Balls?
They talk about good parent behaviour, not so good parent behaviour, and the importance of coaches communicating with parents.
Plus, Ali still hasn't found a place to put her hands, Steph reveals Ali's trade secrets, and they address the most important topic to grace the podcast this far: how to clean your boots.
Read Steph's article on where parents should be on matchday.
Read Gemma Bell's article on coaching your own child.

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

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Who's Got The Balls? - Reflecting On Reflecting

Reflecting On Reflecting

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10/16/23 • 58 min

The final episode of Season 1 of Who’s Got The Balls? is here, and it's a chance to reflect!
Ali and Steph discuss the act of reflecting on your coaching, look back at the first season of the podcast and reflect on what they think of it, and answer some listener questions.

Plus, Steph licks the mic, Ali finally gets to reveal her catchphrase, and they talk about the best coaches they've worked with.

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Who's Got The Balls? have?

Who's Got The Balls? currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Who's Got The Balls? cover?

The podcast is about Women'S Soccer, Football, Podcasts, Soccer and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Who's Got The Balls??

The episode title 'WWC 23 | Bonus Ep' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Who's Got The Balls??

The average episode length on Who's Got The Balls? is 55 minutes.

How often are episodes of Who's Got The Balls? released?

Episodes of Who's Got The Balls? are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Who's Got The Balls??

The first episode of Who's Got The Balls? was released on Jul 24, 2023.

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