Round-Up (TBD): #50 Diamond in the rough: The PSA season opens in Cairo

2024-09-05

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Conor O'Malley and Bill Buckingham dive into Conor's travels and Bill's relaxed retirement lifestyle before moving on to major squash events at play. Key topics include the return of top players like Joelle King and Amanda Sobhy, the dominance of Egyptian players, and the controversial conduct game involving Fares Dessouky and Tarek Momen. They also talk about the new PSA directive on player behavior and its implications. Additionally, Bill hints at a new podcast segment, 'The Directive,' for immediate and brief updates on significant squash...

Conor O'Malley and Bill Buckingham dive into Conor's travels and Bill's relaxed retirement lifestyle before moving on to major squash events at play.

Key topics include the return of top players like Joelle King and Amanda Sobhy, the dominance of Egyptian players, and the controversial conduct game involving Fares Dessouky and Tarek Momen. They also talk about the new PSA directive on player behavior and its implications. Additionally, Bill hints at a new podcast segment, 'The Directive,' for immediate and brief updates on significant squash happenings.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

01:03 Bill's Retirement Adventures

01:44 Golf and Bruce Springsteen Concert

04:41 Upcoming Chicago Trip

05:43 Tequila Talk

07:21 Minnesota State Fair Experience

09:08 Squash Tournament in Egypt

11:37 Squash Rules and Referee Controversy

26:58 Tournament Overview and Player Performances

31:03 Women's Squash: Comebacks and Challenges

34:50 Young Talents and Future Prospects

43:00 New Podcast Segment: The Directive