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The Backstick Podcast
Welcome to Backstick Podcast, hosted by Brad Marais — your go-to podcast for all things hockey. From the biggest international tournaments to the teams, players, tactics, and stories shaping the game, Backstick brings hockey to life with insightful analysis, expert perspectives, and plenty to talk about. Whether you’re a longtime fan or getting into hockey for the first time, join us as we break down the action, spotlight the players to watch, unpack the tactics behind the game, and get you…
Episodes
The Backstick PodcastR5 Predictions
A massive round 5 awaits our 8 Hockey one franchises. The return of many international stars will boost squads who are in desperate need of a win (looking at…
The Backstick PodcastR4 Review
A massive round 4 has been done and won, with some big results in the books! Find out what Brad and Johan had to say about each game and what the results mean…
The Backstick PodcastR4 Predictions
Round 4 sees some teams vying for a the top of the table while others will be fighting to keep their seasons alive! Perth host their first home games while the…
The Backstick PodcastR3 Review
Listen in to hear what Brad and Johan had to say about around 3. From waterlogged fields to 30 degree days, this round had a little bit of everything as we hit…
The Backstick PodcastRound 3 Predictions
It is do-or-die for some teams as we near the halfway point of the season! Brad and Johan have put their tips in, how many will they get right this weekend?
The Backstick PodcastR2 Review
Brad and Johan review everything you need to know from Round 2. From the NSW double strike, the Super Saturday that nearly became a Super Failure and the…
The Backstick PodcastRound 2 Predictions
Round 2 promises to bring plenty of highlights! We kick off in New Castle on Friday night, before a SUPER SATURDAY hits Melbourne with 4 matches being played…
The Backstick PodcastBrisbane Blaze Deep Dive with Steph Kershaw
Hockeyroo and Hockey One Superstar Steph Kershaw joins the podcast to discuss the 2026 Hockey One season and how the Brisbane Blaze are shaping up. Brad &…
The Backstick PodcastR1 Review
Brad and Johan review everything you need to know from round 1 of the 2026 Hockey Season. Tune in to find out how the lads saw the weekend of action play out.
The Backstick PodcastHCM Deep Dive
Can the HCM Men win 3 premierships in a row? Premiership coach Jesse Workman joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming season and the challenges ahead! Stay…
The Backstick PodcastRound 1 Predictions
Round 1 of the 2026 Hockey One season is finally here! After many deep dive episodes, we now get to see which teams will come out firing. Tune in each week to…
The Backstick PodcastNSW Pride Deep Dive
Jocelyn Bartram joins The Backstick Podcast to talk all things Hockey World Cup and the upcoming 2026 Hockey One season. Both the NSW Women's and Men's…
The Backstick PodcastTassie Tigers Deep Dive with Hayden Beltz
Join Brad & Johan as they analyse the Tassie Tigers Men's & Women's 2026 Squads. For the first time ever, we have a current H1 player joining the podcast and…
The Backstick PodcastCanberra Chill Deep Dive
Brad & Johan take a deep dive into the 2026 Canberra Chill squads. Boosted by the arrival of an array of international talent, can the Canberra Chill Women's…
The Backstick PodcastPerth Thundersticks Deep Dive
In the first franchise deep dive, Brad and Johan take a look at how the Perth Thundersticks Men's and Women's squads are shaping up for the 2026 season. Tune…
The Backstick PodcastVictorian Premier League Finals Wrap Up
Listen in to hear Brad & Johan's wrap up of the Victorian Premier League Finals. The Waverly WPL break a 16 year premiership drought in their tight 1-0 win…
The Backstick PodcastBrad & Johan's World Cup Debrief
We finally have our co-host! Former Kookaburra and self-proclaimed 'Hockey One Legend' Johan Durst joins Brad Marais as co-host of The Backstick Podcast. In…
The Backstick PodcastThe Show Goes On
One round of pool games to go! The Kookaburras are locked into the next stage with the Hockeyroos knocking down the door. Tune in to find out how the teams…
The Backstick PodcastGet World Cup Ready
The FIH Hockey World Cup kicks off this weekend, starting on the 15th of August! Tune in to the first episode of The Backstick Podcast to find out all the key…