Best Squash Podcasts (Active and Updated Worldwide)

Squash fans have a growing selection of podcasts that cover every part of the game, from pro tour analysis to coaching psychology. Below are some of the best active, regularly updated squash podcasts from around the world.

Each offers a different angle and content for beginners, club players, and pro-level fans.

In Squash Podcast

Focus and unique angle: An interview-led podcast covering world class players, coaches, squash media, referees, and enthusiasts, essentially anyone who is a friend of the game. Host Gerry Gibson has welcomed a wide range of guests from the squash world, making it a broad audio archive of the sport's personalities.

Hosts and background: Hosted by Gerry Gibson, a former top junior from Atlantic Canada (number 1 junior in Atlantic Canada in the mid to late 1980s) who now lives in the UAE. His connections and enthusiasm come through in each conversation.

Episode length and frequency: Episodes average around 55 minutes. Output has been consistent since 2018, typically weekly and sometimes more often. The show has passed 400 episodes, reflecting its longevity and regular schedule.

Key strengths:

• One-on-one interviews with legends and current stars.
• Gibson's informal but informed style puts guests at ease, often producing candid stories and insights.
• The range of guests, from current world champions to veteran coaches, is wide.
• A useful source of squash history, player advice, and tour talk in one place.

Notable episodes: The catalogue is large, but recent highlights include conversations with men's top player Mostafa Asal and squash legend John White. These episodes show the podcast's range from today's leading talents to past greats. Episode 223, where Gibson talks with fellow podcaster Sean Choi about the state of squash media, is another favourite.

Where to listen: Available on SoundCloud (the primary platform), Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, plus most podcast apps.

The Rally Report

Focus and unique angle: A candid discussion series focused on the PSA World Tour and the squash community. Host Sean Choi brings on pro players and insiders to talk openly about tournaments, player journeys, and current topics. It mixes relaxed banter with analysis of matches and rankings.

Hosts and background: Hosted by Sean Choi, a former number 1 college player at Wesleyan University and a squash data enthusiast. Choi launched the podcast in late 2021 and built an audience quickly. His playing experience and energy make it relatable.

Episodes often feature a guest co-host or interviewee, such as PSA pros or coaches, for extra perspective.

Episode length and frequency: Episodes typically run 50 to 60 minutes. The show is updated weekly, and Apple Podcasts lists it as updated weekly. Listeners can expect a new episode most weeks covering recent events or featuring a new guest, keeping the content current.

Key strengths:

• Timely pro tour coverage and honest discussion, strong on previewing big tournaments and recapping recent results in a conversational tone.
• Choi asks frank questions, giving it an inside-the-tour feel.
• A partnership with World Squash Forecast for analytics adds depth, and it is sponsored by Maspeth Squash.
• It also produces video versions on YouTube.

Notable episodes: A good example is the PSA World Championship preview (Episode 71), where Choi and a guest analyst break down draws and storylines for the sport's biggest event. For player interviews, Episode 70 with Spain's Bernat Jaume looks at training in Egypt and tour life. The show has also featured Scotland's Lisa Aitken in a candid chat about life on tour.

Where to listen: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other apps, with video versions on YouTube.

Squash Radio (SQR+)

Focus and unique angle: A podcast that aims to connect you more to your squash community. Squash Radio works as a squash talk show and news roundup, often covering recent tournaments, player interviews, and squash culture. It uses a panel-style format, bringing multiple hosts and guests together, which gives it the feel of a live squash radio show.

Hosts and background: Led by Conor O'Malley, an entrepreneur and former US Squash Vice President (over eight years) who has been involved in the sport for more than 15 years. Regular co-hosts include Paul "PJ" Johnson (former world number 4 and a SquashTV commentator) and Bill Buckingham. This trio combines professional expertise with fan enthusiasm.

Episode length and frequency: Episodes often run 45 to 75 minutes, with room for several segments. The podcast is updated weekly or biweekly, especially during the pro season. There are also shorter segments and longer special interviews, but the cadence is regular.

Key strengths:

• The panel format gives you more than one perspective on every topic.
• The hosts bring insider knowledge, such as PJ's tour analysis, while keeping it accessible.
• Strong on event round-ups, with summaries of the latest PSA tournaments and discussion of topics like rule changes or player conduct.
• It lands well-known guests for interview segments, helped by the hosts' networks.
• Production quality is high, with professional editing and a structured but relaxed feel.

Notable episodes: Many listeners enjoyed the episode featuring Mohamed El Shorbagy, where the former world number 1 discussed his season. Another highlight is the chat with women's number 1 Nouran Gohar about her injury rehab and life off court. Regular event recaps, such as the Grasshopper Cup and the Squash On Fire Open, show the strength in event coverage.

Where to listen: Widely available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and other platforms (the show is hosted on Podbean).

Outside The Glass

Focus and unique angle: An official US Squash podcast (from Squash Magazine) known for in-depth storytelling and interviews covering all aspects of the game worldwide. It describes itself as the world's oldest squash podcast (founded 2015) and releases well-produced episodes that often explore the sport's history, culture, and stories beyond the scores.

Unlike round-table news shows, it tends to use a one-guest-per-episode format, often recorded in person for high audio quality.

Hosts and background: Founded and curated by squash historian James Zug, and produced with Chris McClintick of US Squash and Squash Magazine. The team has recorded episodes on almost every continent, interviewing players, coaches, promoters, and others with interesting ties to squash. The monthly schedule means each topic and guest is carefully chosen.

Episode length and frequency: Episodes are shorter than some others, usually around 30 to 40 minutes. A new episode drops on the first of every month. This predictable monthly cadence gives listeners something to look forward to, and each episode stays relevant thanks to its storytelling style.

Key strengths:

• High production quality and depth, with episodes professionally edited with intro and outro segments.
• Rich content, with archival clips and discussions on squash photography, history, and more that you will not get elsewhere.
• A window into global squash developments, including grassroots growth in different countries and efforts to push squash into the Olympics.
• It appeals to squash purists and to those who enjoy sports journalism.

Notable episodes: With around 100 episodes, highlights include Episode 95 with Nathan Clarke, the PSA's longtime media manager and photographer, on the moments he has captured. Another good listen is Episode 100 with Kevin Klipstein, where the US Squash CEO reflects on 20 years of growing the game and looks ahead to the LA 2028 Olympics. For a historical angle, the two-part special with photographer Steve Line (2020) covers the stories behind famous squash photographs.

Where to listen: Available on Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, and other apps. You can also find episode archives on the Squash Magazine website.

The SquashMind Podcast

Focus and unique angle: A podcast about the mental and psychological side of squash performance. SquashMind, named after Jesse Engelbrecht's squash psychology platform, aims to dive into the inner world of leading players and coaches, looking at the many forms of success and the different paths to achieve it.

Expect conversations about mindset, motivation, coaching philosophy, and personal growth through squash.

Hosts and background: Hosted by Jesse Engelbrecht, a former professional player and performance coach (originally from South Africa, working in the UK), with a Masters in sports psychology that guides the discussion. Former world number 2 Jenny Duncalf is also involved in hosting, adding a player's perspective. Guests are often elite coaches, top players, or sports psychologists.

Episode length and frequency: Episodes tend to be long form, around 60 to 90 minutes, allowing for deep conversation. Releases are periodic, roughly monthly when the show is active. It is not as frequent as weekly news shows, but each episode is substantial.

Key strengths:

• Thoughtful, introspective interviews that go beyond wins and losses.
• Coverage of topics like handling pressure, building confidence, dealing with setbacks, and what drives top players.
• A strong resource for players who want to improve their mental game, or fans curious about the psychology of pros.
• Engelbrecht's questioning and the honesty he draws out from guests set it apart, and it often connects squash lessons to broader life lessons.

Notable episodes: A standout is the two-part interview with England national coach David Campion. In part 1 he discusses his journey and philosophy, and in part 2 he explains how he builds high-performance teams and manages competing egos at the top. Another good listen is the conversation with Stuart Crawford (2024) on his move from Scotland's top player to coaching at the University of Pennsylvania and then England. The talk with former world number 1 Mohamed El Shorbagy covers sustaining a champion's mindset under pressure.

Where to listen: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Acast.

That Squash Podcast

Focus and unique angle: A monthly squash podcast that mixes news, interviews, and lighthearted discussion. Billed as a podcast for all squash fans, whether you play or just follow the game, it covers a bit of everything in the squash world. Each episode often features a guest co-host, usually a current pro, giving listeners both a fan's overview and a player's insight on recent events.

Hosts and background: Hosted by Martin Cooper, a UK-based squash journalist and fan. He frequently brings on England international Nathan Lake as a co-host, whose perspective as an active PSA pro adds insider knowledge. They have also had other guest co-hosts, such as American pro Spencer Lovejoy. This rotating format keeps the dialogue fresh, and Cooper's conversational style makes listeners feel part of the chat.

Episode length and frequency: Releases roughly once a month, often labelled by month or edition. Episodes tend to run about an hour, though this varies with guest segments. The monthly schedule lets the team recap a few weeks of squash news at once and line up guests who might not be available weekly.

Key strengths:

• Balanced content and tone, sitting in a useful middle ground: not as technical as some and not as formal as others.
• You get tournament talk, anecdotes, and interviews together.
• Having a current pro as co-host is a plus, as listeners hear first-hand what players think about tour issues and training.
• A global flavour, covering PSA events worldwide and both the men's and women's game.

Notable episodes: The February 2025 edition is a good example of the format, with Nathan Lake as co-host, Spain's Iker Pajares as an interview guest, and discussion of the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions results. Another episode had Spencer Lovejoy as guest host with an interview spotlighting an up-and-coming junior. Episodes are usually labelled by month or topic and pack in multiple segments.

Where to listen: Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow @that_squash_podcast on Instagram for updates on new episodes and guests.