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This is S1E23 of the Wide Open Podcast . Our guest this evening is Bill Buckingham. Bill has been involved with junior and professional squash since 2007 . His career has skyrocketed ever since . At this point in his journey, he has developed an incredible command of the professional squash scene as he MC's many of their events and is also the host of squash radio a top rated squash podcast . . This candid interview will surely educate our audience and deliver an insider's view to his wonderful career! Enjoy !
25 Jan 2026
Serving it up with Roland Thornquist
Our guest this episode is Roland Thornquist. A native of Stockholm, Sweden . Roland came to the United States in the late 90's to pursue education and collegiate tennis. His first stop was Elon University followed by UNC , Chapel Hill. Following college , he embarked on a short stint as a professional tennis player. The rest is history. He went on to become the head women's tennis coach at the University of Florida where he amassed four NCAA championships and was Coach of the Year in 2011. After leaving Gainesville and contemplating retirement , Roland realized he wasn't through with his lifelong passion. Roland is now the head men's tennis coach at Wesleyan Univ. His insights, candor , knowledge and infinite wisdom are astonishing . Enjoy this journey with us !
24 Dec 2025
How Alex Bean turned learning challenges into creative power
Our guest this episode is Alex Bean . Alex's pathway to launching his own streetwear company has not been an easy ride . Alex has had
obstacles in his path that have required perseverance and the ability to stay focus driven . With dyslexia and other learning disadvantages he
has shattered the ceiling and leaving these issues in the back seat to pursue his life long dream.
A wonderful listen!
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