TheBounce Show
Ben Karpinski is already known as the 'sports guy on The Gareth Cliff Show'... here he's unleashed for a full hour to indulge in the world of sports with people who really know what they are talking about.
Footballers Hall of Fame
This week on TheBounce Show Ben brings you a whole host of big name interviews. No seriously, he sat down with a bunch of important ex-footballers like Robbie Fowler, Ruud Gullit, Matthew Booth and Mark Fish to talk FIFA World Cup, Bafana and so much more. This is really quite…
Varsity Sports & the Gary Player Invitational recap
This week on TheBounce Show, Ben interviews Michael Varney from Varsity Sports about a special weekend of sport happening in Durban. Richard Asher then talks about a bold new rugby book that he's planning on writing, with Ben then recapping on his weekend at the Gary Player Invitational. This includes…
Premier Skills & LiefdeWen Rugby Development
With Bafana not making it to Russia, and France winning the #RWC2023 bid, Ben tries to move towards positive things. He chats to Graham Robinson from Premier Skills, finding out what the programme is about and what they are doing in South Africa this week. Then Bouwer Bosch comes into…
Rugby, Soccer & Golf
The international rugby window fires up this weekend, so Ben chats to rugby man Zelim Nel. He gets his thoughts on the Boks' opening clash against the Irish, and the selection posers that Allister Coetzee faces on this tour. A look at Bafana Bafana's current situation, and all you need…
Cricketing Travels & Dennis doing Pakistan
Ben returns from an interesting cricket trip to Rwanda last week. A trip that was only eclipsed by Dennis Freedman who had 15 crazy days in Pakistan. He joins Ben to reveal all from his trip, and the state of a country desperate for international cricket to return.
Rugby catch-up with JW Coetzee
Into the final leg of the rugby season, so Ben gets some heavyweight rugby insights into studio in the form of JW Coetzee. A return guest, JW shares his thoughts on the Springbok season so far, what they will look to gain out of the end of year tour, the…
National Anthems & Tiger's next Comeback
Ben is back in studio to bring you the latest from the world of sport and provide you with two different featured discussions - national anthems in sport and Tiger's next comeback. Ben thinks they are both stupid and has plenty of reasons for why he thinks this.
Kyle Porter
Kyle Porter is another one of Ben's favourite golf follows on social media. As head golf writer for CBS in America, Kyle is a golfing personality with a wealth of wisdom and insights on the current game. Catch their conversation here, along with the latest from the South African cricket…
Dave von Hoesslin Interview
With much (negative) discussion around the Boks right now, Ben decided to bring an ex-Springbok, Dave von Hoesslin, into studio. They chat about what we can expect from the upcoming match against the All Blacks. They also delve into Dave's career and get an understanding of the challenges involved for…
Ben Stokes, the 'Bok bounce back' & the Presidents Cup
Ben takes a knee for sport this week on TheBounce Show. Putting the spotlight on what is happening in America right now and what South Africans can learn from it. There is also Ben Stokes fighting in the street, the 'Bok bounce back' and what to look out for in…
The Sorry State of South Africa's Sports Teams
Ben gets down and dirty over the latest Bok thrashing, uncovering some less than pleasant thoughts around the disaster. You then get to hear from Otis Gibson now that he is the Proteas coach, the latest that is happening in football, and even a F1 update after the Singapore GP.
eKasi Cricket
The cricket season is officially underway in South Africa as the Momentum eKasi Challenge played out with the Titans beating the Lions in Hammanskraal. This isn't just an ordinary exhibition match however, it is something that takes the game to communities who aren't ordinarily exposed to it. Ben chats to…
Going to Pakistan
After a week away in paradise, Ben is back to bring you the latest from the world of sport. He also chats to Dennis Freedman who is about to embark on a whirlwind fact-finding trip of Pakistan. A country that has been denied international cricket over safety concerns, the ever…
End of Month Sports Catch-up
Never one to miss a sporting beat, Ben brings you the latest stories that are bringing August to an end sports-wise. From Tiger's cock to AB's announcement, there is much to discuss. It is also the week of the Money Fight, round two of SuperRugby, the developments of the T20…
Up, Up & Away
Ben is back in studio finally and brimming with the latest sporting talking points. From Bolt's retirement, the start of the football season, to the Proteas' new coach... there is much to be discussed. Alan Ball from Flying Robot is the special guest talking all things drones and the many…
Big Weekend Preview
Massive sporting weekend ahead with the SuperRugby final, the final test between England and South Africa plus Usain Bolt's farewell in the 100m. Ben showcases it all here in a big preview to the weekend, with a whole bunch more as usual.
Fan Engagement with Goodwill Moyo
Fans are increasingly getting closer and closer to the game, and so to are brands. Goodwill Moyo from Ideation Station is an expert in fan engagement, and a wealth of knowledge on how sport is moving into the future. He and Ben discuss a multitude of elements around this, and…
Big Sporting Catch-up
Ben is back from his short break with lots to catch up on sports-wise. From the craziness of the final SuperRugby log, to the brilliance of the Proteas fight back, and what a legend Roger Federer is - get it all here.
A Chat with Rugby Man Tank Lanning
The British and Irish Lions have somehow taken the series against the All Blacks to the decider, but it still looks like a done deal. Ben chats to rugby man Tank Lanning about this and a whole lot more on the rugby front. He also previews the first cricket test…
The People vs Farhaan Behardien
Should Behardien be in the Proteas limited overs setup? Is he just a convenient scapegoat for the frustrated fans? Ben puts together a court case scenario where the player's merits are put on trial, with a judge's decision to provide the ultimate verdict. Special guests involved are Simmi Areff and…