The Best Netball Podcast EVER!

This week, Krystine and Carla sit down with the legendary Beth Cobden - Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Super League champion, Roses star and comeback queen. Beth talks through her journey from playing for Parkside at age eight to becoming one of the world’s smartest and toughest wing defences. She opens up about her three ACL rehabs, the pressures of elite netball, the rise of the professional game, mixed netball, and what really makes a defender great. Beth's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bethcobden1 Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/   The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0. By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

In this festive episode of The Best Netball Podcast EVER!, Krystine and Carla chat with Lucy Herdman, Manchester Thunder star and Team Bath’s newest recruit, about her inspiring journey balancing elite sport, coaching, and recovery from injury — all while keeping her sense of humour and love for the game intact. Then they welcome Lindsay from Bloom Netball, who shares how Bloom helps women of all ages and abilities rediscover their love for the sport through fun, non-competitive leagues across the UK. From elite courts to Couch to Court, this episode celebrates every kind of netballer… and yes, there’s a lot of talk about mince pies, too. 🥧💜 Lucy on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lucy_herdman Bloom Netball: https://www.bloomnetball.co.uk/ Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/   The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0. By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

This week, Krystine and Carla are joined by Annabel Roddy, one of the most influential and energetic figures in the UK mixed netball scene. Annabel shares her journey from Warwickshire County trials to captaining England U19s, playing Super League pathways, and helping elevate mixed netball across the country. They chat pre-game rituals (including the essential game-day poo), dramatic on-court moments, balancing netball with work, and why goal attacks might just be the biggest dating red flags. AND: Possibly the most entertaining edition of our Yes/No Game EVER! Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/   The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0. By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

This week, Krystine and Carla are joined by Leanne Watson-Charles, player, coach, umpire, and strength & conditioning specialist with Pulse Power Netball. Leanne shares her inspiring journey from founding her own club to helping women 30+ rediscover their strength and love of the game. They dive into the importance of training smart, fuelling your body properly, and challenging the idea that hitting your 40s means slowing down. From perimenopause to protein, mixed netball to mindset, this episode is packed with practical advice, powerful truths, and plenty of laughter (especially when “moving to Italy” becomes the ultimate diet plan). Links: Coached by Leanne – Online strength & performance coach for netballers: https://www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/ Coached by Leanne Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coached-by-leanne-podcast/id1688071407 Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/   The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0. By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

In this lively episode, Krystine and Carla relive all the excitement, laughter, and heart from Netball Aid, a special charity event bringing together players, fans, and netball legends for a great cause. With PJ Ellis and Amy Deakin joining the chat, the hosts dive into the day’s highlights — from standout plays and team banter to the amazing crowd energy that made it all unforgettable. They reflect on the impact of sport beyond the scoreboard, celebrating how netball builds friendships and supports good causes. Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode! This episode is kindly sponsored by "Cutting Your Costs" If you want to Simply Your Life & Supercharge your Savings, please visit: https://cutting-your-costs.com/   The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.   Let's Connect 🗣️ Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.  Instagram @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: [email protected]   YOUR HOSTS Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0. By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera. Carla Garey A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆). When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.