The Shuttlesquad - or should we say Medalsquad - reunites for a quick one between league final matches and training sessions. Christo Popov, Kirsty Gilmour and Marvin Seidel take us through their historic week in Huelva, sharing insights into their winning moments and what it all meant. Make sure to like, comment and subscribe to not miss any news! New episodes every two weeks!#badminton #shuttlesquad #podcast

Another live episode, this time at the European Championships 2026 in Huelva.

Kirsty, Christo, Marvin and Thommy come together to discuss a variety of interesting badminton topics:

- EC prep

- conditions in Huelva

- how Marvin is already in the quarterfinal before Kirsty and Christo played a single match

- a deep dive into Christo's training and why it will make doubles players angry

- how Marvin improved his smash in just a few days

- assault bikes and isometric calf strength

+ we have a living mic stand, can it get any better?

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New episodes every two weeks!

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Christo reflects on the biggest moment of his career so far — winning the BWF World Tour Finals — and what it really felt like behind the scenes. From surviving a mentally exhausting week of back-to-back battles to dealing with rising expectations in France, he shares how life has changed since that breakthrough.The episode also dives into France’s historic team victory over Denmark, the reality of managing fatigue on the world tour, and why sometimes skipping tournaments is the smartest decision for long-term performance.Kirsty gives an honest update on her injury recovery and preparation for the European Championships, while both players look ahead to the upcoming tournament — discussing tough draws, unpredictable results, and why Europeans always deliver surprises.Plus: Thommy got married 💍New episodes every two weeks.

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Welcome back to ShuttleSquad - The badminton podcast of Kirsty Gilmour, Christo Popov, Marvin Seidel and Thommy Fox is kicking of its third season.

We are back talking about the World Tour, tournament lifestyle of pro players and basically all things badminton. The team stays the same. We will record every 2 weeks and also have some interesting guests along the way :)

Make sure to check out our YouTube accounts we will start publishing more videos there! Good to be back!

Thanks for joining the Squad <3

Thumbnail photo: Lara Suffel

It’s the season finale of The Shuttle Squad Podcast!
Thommy Fuchs is joined by Kirsty Gilmour, Christo Popov, and Marvin Seidel — in true “hop on, hop off” style — as the squad wraps up another busy year on tour.

From email chaos and slippery courts to injuries, team matches, and travel mishaps, the players share their funniest stories and most honest reflections of the season.
Kirsty talks about learning to be kind to herself after her injury, Christo looks ahead to the World Tour Finals, and Marvin joins straight from the airport to give his HYLO Open recap — while Thommy tries to keep it all together (and fix his out-of-office disaster).

Let us know in the comments what your favorite moment of Season 2 was — and who you’d like to see join the squad in Season 3!

Thommy, Kirsty, and Marvin are back for another wide-ranging chat from the European tour — from towel mix-ups and giveaways to the excitement of the upcoming home tournament in Saarbrücken.

Marvin breaks down what makes playing in front of home crowds so special, while Kirsty shares her take on league formats around Europe. The squad dives deep into how the German league might change, why promotion and relegation can be a trap, and what it takes to keep competition strong.

Later, Thommy talks about his brutal multi-shuttle training session (“I died, my back still hurts!”), and Kirsty reminds everyone just how underestimated badminton’s intensity really is. Things wrap up with a hilarious twist — Marvin’s long-term plan to switch from the badminton court to the golf course (give him 12 years).

Kirsty Gilmour is back on Shuttlesquad! In episode 51, Thommy catches up with her after an eventful few weeks — from winning the Badminton XL League in Jakarta to battling through injuries in Finland. Kirsty shares how the unique 3v3 format works, why doubles players impressed her more than ever, and why the HYLO Open hall remains one of the toughest on tour.

They also talk German “efficiency,” shuttle buses that never arrive, and Thommy’s recent engagement (congrats!). It’s a mix of behind-the-scenes badminton chaos, humor, and heartfelt life moments — classic Shuttlesquad energy.

Episode 50!

Thommy is joined by Christo Popov and Marvin Seidel for a boys’ club special. Christo reflects on back-to-back semifinals, breaking into the world’s top 10, and the pressure of being the hunted instead of the hunter. Marvin talks about adjusting to mixed doubles, building a new partnership, and finding rhythm at smaller tournaments.

The squad also dives deep into the hidden complexity of badminton tactics and the chaos of windy conditions, before looking ahead to the European leg: Denmark, French Open, and a “home” showdown in Saarbrücken.

Plus, memories of first tournaments, commentary confessions, and why the smallest details make the biggest difference.

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