Episode 310 - Challenging Hassan for the IHF Presidency with leading candidate Gerd Butzeck and Handbollskanalen's Ola Selby
Release Date: 12/16/2025
Episode 331 - South America and Europe share the spoils at the Beach Handball World Championship, recap with Ebiye Udo-Udoma
(Un)informed Handball Hour
In a thrilling conclusion to a brilliant week of beach handball, Argentina are women's world champions, while Germany sit atop the men's game. Ebiye Udo-Udoma is back with us to help us break down the conclusion of the championships, what lessons will be learned and gives us some breaking news about his return to the court with Lewis Howes' Los Angeles Team Handball. For the video breakdown early in our interview, watch it in full on patreon.com/handballhour for free.
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Episode 330 - Filip's farewell, Björn Pazen on the end of Jicha's reign at Kiel, reaction to the new Champions League
(Un)informed Handball Hour
Filip Jicha's time with THW Kiel came to an end this week. We reflect on this era which began with trophies galore and ended with their worst season in decades. Inevitable? Unfortunate? We discuss with Björn Pazen. Friday saw the draw for next season's EHF Champions League, which has a new format on the men's side. 24 teams and immediate jeopardy, what more do you want?
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Episode 329 - Barca are kings of Europe again, a slice of history, Nielsen's showdown with Gidsel
(Un)informed Handball Hour
We're well used to Barcelona winning this title over the years but this one felt a little different. With the German sides favoured by most and Aalborg the hipster tip for the trophy, the Catalan club reminded us all what it takes to get through this weekend, surviving Saturday's semi-final slog before a masterclass in the final against Berlin. Emil Nielsen's early showdowns with Gidsel and Andersson set the tone and Barca never looked back. We break down the action and the players who made it happen, discuss the history made by the champions and wonder if Berlin's golden chance has passed...
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Episode 328 - Men's FINAL4 preview, Knorr on his debut appearance and memories
(Un)informed Handball Hour
The four contenders have arrived in Cologne, ready to clash in one of the most tightly contested FINAL4s in years. All four sides have a real say in the destination of the Champions League trophy this weekend and that's what makes these weekends truly special. We discuss the two semi-finals and figure out where the difference will be made, before making our predictions. We hear from Aalborg's German star Juri Knorr on his FINAL4 memories as a fan before he experiences it as a player for the first time. And we conclude with a dramatic reading, sharing the words of the man looking to atone...
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Episode 327 - Metz on top with brilliant Bouktit, wacky wildcards, FINAL4 bonanza continues
(Un)informed Handball Hour
Metz claimed their first Women's Champions League title with a pair of brilliant performances led by an unstoppable Sarah Bouktit. We look back at their weekend in Budapest, try to make sense of the World Championship wildcards and unpack the conclusion of the Bundesliga season. Our buildup to Cologne continues this week with our mystery interview on patreon.com/handballhour first, followed by a full preview of the Men's FINAL4.
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Episode 326 - Women's EHF FINAL4 preview with Anne Mette Hansen and Aleksa Pavicevic
(Un)informed Handball Hour
All eyes on Budapest this weekend as the Women's EHF FINAL4 rolls into town. Reigning champions Györ are favourites but must overcome a Brest team at the end of an era and with recent history at this stage on their side, while Metz will look to overcome their semi-final hoodoo against CSM Bucuresti, buoyed by returning to the sport's pinnacle event. Aleksa Pavicevic joins us to preview the party. Anne Mette Hansen is heading to her eighth consecutive Women's EHF FINAL4 this weekend, a remarkable record for one of the most reliable players in the sport. Since reaching Budapest for the first...
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Episode 325 - Business time for the European Leagues and the European League
(Un)informed Handball Hour
Crunchtime across Europe as major league titles are being won in France and Germany, while deciders await in Denmark, Hungary and Poland. We discuss PSG denying Nantes and big news at the top and bottom of Denmark's top flight, while Tim Dettmar joins us to look at the Bundesliga run in and the German-heavy EHF Finals in Hamburg this weekend.
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The Morning Club - 15 May: World Championship qualifiers update, John Ryan in Iowa for the North American tournament
(Un)informed Handball Hour
It's national team week for the men with places at next January's World Championship in Germany on the line. Plenty of intrigue among the 10 European play-offs, while it comes down to USA vs Greenland in Iowa on Saturday. Team Handball News' John Ryan joins us to chat about the tournament, how Team USA is shaping up and the new residency project players in action at this weekend's club championship in the same location. For access to all our Morning Club episodes, join us on patreon.com/handballhour
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Episode 324 - First leg reflections in the CL Quarter-finals with Björn Pazen, Talant Dujshebaev leaves Kielce after 12 years
(Un)informed Handball Hour
With Björn Pazen in the forest, Chris at the beach and Alex at home, we dive into the week's Champions League first leg encounters, which gave us a surprising lack of surprise results. We also look at the sudden departure of Talant Dujshebaev from Kielce, bringing an end to a 12-year era, consider his most memorable times and what's next.
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Episode 323 - Szeged rip up Gottfridsson's contract, Zoltan Szendrei and Ola Selby react
(Un)informed Handball Hour
Less than a season into a 3-year contract, Jim Gottfridsson's time at Szeged has come to an abrupt end and it has been anything but amicable. Gottfridsson has called it unilateral, unjustified and unlawful, Szeged have said they acted legally and little else. We speak to Nemzeti Sport's Zoltán Szendrei and Handbollskanalen's Ola Selby to get their reactions and the mood in both the Hungarian and Swedish sphere around this sudden shock move on the back of what felt like a turning point for the club's season.
info_outlineHassan Moustafa has some opposition in his hopes to extend his IHF Presidency beyond 25 years.
For the first time since 2009, the upcoming IHF Congress will see him challenged by Gerd Butzeck, Franjo Bobinac, and Tjark de Lange.
We spoke to the most outspoken and leading challenger Gerd Butzeck about his campaign and key points on Olympic status, women's handball and global development.
And hear from Ola Selby, who has done a deep-dive on the candidates and intricacies of the election.
You can read more about Gerd Butzeck's campaign here: https://handball-deserves-more.com/
GoHandball articles on the election: https://gohandball.com/news/the-world