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I always enjoy getting caught up with people I haven’t spoken to in a minute — but even more so when they’re former world #1s and world champions like today’s guest, the French General Gregory Gaultier. It’s been close to three years since Greg was last on the pod, and there’s plenty to dive into. We talk about Nour El Sherbini’s outstanding Hong Kong Open performance, how their player–coach relationship has evolved, and we revisit Greg’s unforgettable World Championship victory in 2015.

Season Recap: PSA, the Women’s & Men’s Game, and the Conversations That Shaped the Year In this solo episode, I give an unfiltered recap of the current PSA season across both the women’s and men’s tours — breaking down the standout performances, the clear cream of the crop, my players of the year so far, and who I think is genuinely knocking on the door as the next wave of contenders. I also tackle some of the recurring flashpoints from the season, particularly the ever-present officiating debate — what’s being said, what’s being missed, and why it keeps dominating the conversation. I finish by pulling apart a few of the louder threads from squash social media, taking on the hot takes, the keyboard-warrior commentary, and even the questionable fashion choices we’ve seen from certain players on tour.

Mohamed Abouelghar – “The Bullet” Is Back In this episode, I sit down with Mohamed Abouelghar, former World No.7 and now surging back up the rankings at No.15. Fresh off his spectacular China Open victory—his first title in five years and widely hailed as the best men’s final of the season—Abouelghar talks us through the match that had everyone buzzing: a thrilling showdown with the electric Yousef Ibrahim. We dive into his long road back from knee surgery, the setbacks and frustrations along the way, and how he’s rediscovered the form that once made him one of the most dangerous players on tour. We also look at his season so far, what’s changed in his game and mindset, and what’s next as he continues his climb. We also take a bit of a dive into recent rule changes and officiating. Great chat!!

In this episode, I’m joined by Duncan Riddell, a freelance squash writer whose new Substack, The Nick, should become one of the most exciting developments in the squash media landscape. Duncan is doing something rare in our sport: producing deep, thoughtful, long-form squash writing at a level of quality that frankly isn't easily accessible in the squash world. We’ll be diving into his latest pieces, exploring the ideas behind them, and discussing what readers can expect from upcoming features on The Nick. If you’re passionate about squash, storytelling, and elevating the way our sport is covered, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Check out Duncan’s work here: https://duncanriddell.substack.com/

Jesse shares the story behind his transition from the court to the mental game, how SportMind has evolved into where the very best in the world go to for their mental game, and the innovative ways his SportMind app is helping athletes build resilience, focus, and confidence. We also dive into his current work with some of the world’s top squash professionals, including Victor Crouin, Sabrina Sobhy and Tinne Giles, and we discuss how the mental side of the game continues to shape the future of high-performance sport. Whether you’re a coach, player, or simply fascinated by the psychology of performance, this conversation offers deep insights into the mindset of champions and the evolution of a brand redefining how athletes think, train, and compete.