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The Half Court Press Podcast

Tao MacLeod

Booking Overview

A sports media podcast that focuses on developing field hockey through interviews with players, officials, manufacturers, and contributors to the game. If you can credibly speak to hockey growth, competition structures, and sport promotion, it’s a strong PR-friendly platform.

Metrics

Episodes: 148

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 76 subscribers

Instagram: 471 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@halfcourtpressmagazine.com

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Host

Tao MacLeod - Editor of Half Court Press (multi-sport media outlet) and host of The Half Court Press Podcast. Has written books including A Little Book About Hockey and A Little Book About Football.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Recognized figures in field hockey (players, coaches, umpires/officials, commentators/media contributors, and hockey equipment manufacturers/support organizations), ideally with credible direct experience in competition or sport development, plus an angle on growing participation and improving the game.
Required Achievements:  
Top-level officiating at major international events (e.g., World Cup/Olympics), International playing/selection experience (e.g., Commonwealth Games/Championships/Olympics), Leadership roles in hockey organizations or manufacturers, Awards/honours for services to hockey (e.g., BEM), Notable media contribution (commentary, photography/media brands, writers clubs)

Recent Guest Discussions

Andy Mair - Umpiring, Video Referrals, And How Photography/media Can Promote Field Hockey.

Lynne Morgan - Hockey In Wales And Britain, And The Relationship Between International And Domestic Hockey.

Simon Mason - Domestic And International Tournaments, The Current State Of Hockey, And Development Pathways For The Sport.

Recent Topics

Field Hockey, Sports Development, Athletes, Sports Media, Coaching

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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E07/S25 - Phumelela Hlophe (née Mbande); Hockey Development

August 27, 2026

Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of hockey personalities, including players, coaches, umpires and media types on how to develop, grow and improve the sport, as well as discuss what’s already being done well.Episode seven is with former the South African ladies goalkeeper and captain Phumelela Hlophe (née Mbande). A successful player in her day, she played in several major tournaments more than once, including the Wor...

E06/S25 - Rod Gilmour; Hockey Development

June 11, 2026

Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of hockey personalities, including players, coaches, umpires and media types on how to develop, grow and improve the sport, as well as discuss what’s already being done well.Episode six is with hockey journalist Rod Gilmour. He is the editor of the well known publication The Hockey Paper. Rod has had a long and broad journalism career. Over the past 25 years he has covered sports such...

E05/S25 - Andy Mair; Hockey Development

May 21, 2026

Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of hockey personalities, including players, coaches, umpires and media types on how to develop, grow and improve the sport, as well as discuss what’s already being done well.Andy Mair is a well known Scottish umpire, who has officiated at a number of domestic and international events, including the EuroHockey Championships, the FIH World Cup and the Olympic Games. He has also branched...

Frequently asked questions

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The Half Court Press Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Half Court Press Podcast?

The Half Court Press Podcast is hosted by Tao MacLeod. Its publicly listed email is info@halfcourtpressmagazine.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Half Court Press Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Half Court Press Podcast: info@halfcourtpressmagazine.com.

How many listeners does The Half Court Press Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Half Court Press Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Half Court Press Podcast?

The Half Court Press Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Recognized figures in field hockey (players, coaches, umpires/officials, commentators/media contributors, and hockey equipment manufacturers/support organizations), ideally with credible direct experience in competition or sport development, plus an angle on growing participation and improving the game. Common among recent guests: Top-level officiating at major international events (e.g., World Cup/Olympics); International playing/selection experience (e.g., Commonwealth Games/Championships/Olympics); Leadership roles in hockey organizations or manufacturers. Recent guests include Andy Mair, Lynne Morgan, and Simon Mason.

How hard is it to get booked on The Half Court Press Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Half Court Press Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Field Hockey, Sports Development, Athletes, Sports Media, and Coaching. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@halfcourtpressmagazine.com

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