Alice Dearing: Being Britain’s black swimmer
Alice Dearing is often asked the same questions about being the black swimmer from Britain. The age-old stereotype is that black people can’t swim – a view that is so … Continue Reading Alice Dearing: Being Britain’s black swimmer
Olivia Breen: From the lowest low to world champion
When asked what her biggest challenge has been in her career, Olivia Breen’s answer is almost like a reflex. “Rio 2016, definitely,” she says. Four years ago, Livvy was expected … Continue Reading Olivia Breen: From the lowest low to world champion
Dan Cole: The 28NotOut mental health panel
This weekend’s episode of SportSpiel with England Rugby’s Dan Cole is a little bit different – but arguably one of our most important shows. On July 10 we hosted a … Continue Reading Dan Cole: The 28NotOut mental health panel
Patrick Foster: The brutal reality of a gambling addiction
Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host this special episode with former cricketer Patrick Foster as part of The Mintridge Foundation’s #28NotOut – raising money for the Max Hunter Fund. This … Continue Reading Patrick Foster: The brutal reality of a gambling addiction
Mastermind quarter-final: Grace Harrison v Jordan Jarrett-Bryan
Former gymnast Grace Harrison and journalist Jordan Jarrett-Bryan go up against each other in our fourth Mastermind quarter-final. Brought to you in association with our charity partners The Mintridge Foundation, … Continue Reading Mastermind quarter-final: Grace Harrison v Jordan Jarrett-Bryan
Mastermind quarter-final: Olivia Rae v Danielle Brown
Middlesex cricketer Olivia Rae and Paralympic champion Danielle Brown go up against each other in our third Mastermind quarter-final. Brought to you in association with our charity partners The Mintridge … Continue Reading Mastermind quarter-final: Olivia Rae v Danielle Brown
Mastermind quarter-final: Georgina Roberts v Dan Powell
British Olympic Trap shooter Georgina Roberts and British Judo athlete Dan Powell go up against each other in our second Mastermind quarter-final. Brought to you in association with our charity … Continue Reading Mastermind quarter-final: Georgina Roberts v Dan Powell
Mastermind quarter-final: Zoe Harrison v George Furbank
England international rugby players Zoe Harrison and George Furbank go head to head in the first quarter-final of the SportSpiel Mastermind tournament. Brought to you in association with our charity … Continue Reading Mastermind quarter-final: Zoe Harrison v George Furbank
Gráinne Walsh: How Katie Taylor changed her dreams
“It’s not just me she’s had a massive effect on. It’s women everywhere. “And it’s not even women – it’s just people in sport. She’s set the bar so high … Continue Reading Gráinne Walsh: How Katie Taylor changed her dreams
Hazel Gale: Taming your mind monster
Depression, anxiety, stress and self-doubt – these are just some of your mind’s monsters. It’s something Hazel Gale is all too familiar with, having been plagued by her doubting voice … Continue Reading Hazel Gale: Taming your mind monster
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross: An inseparable ‘car crash’ friendship
Will Moulton hosts this SportSpiel feature interview with England cricketers – and best friends – Alex Hartley and Kate Cross. Together Alex and Kate host the No Balls podcast and … Continue Reading Alex Hartley and Kate Cross: An inseparable ‘car crash’ friendship
The 100th episode
Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host the 100th episode of SportSpiel. To mark the occasion this edition of the podcast is a special compilation show made up of six interviews … Continue Reading The 100th episode
Olivia Rae: Building your mental health support network
Alasdair Hooper hosts this SportSpiel feature interview with Middlesex and Scotland cricketer Olivia Rae. Life in coronavirus lockdown has had an impact on everyone, but what happens when you’ve put … Continue Reading Olivia Rae: Building your mental health support network
The coronavirus lockdown has proved how important sport is
Sport is so much more than entertainment. For every titanic tussle, last-minute goal or nerve-wracking finish it brings thrills unlike anything else. But what makes it truly special is the … Continue Reading The coronavirus lockdown has proved how important sport is
Jenny Meadows: ‘If you can’t see it, you can’t be it’
Will Moulton hosts this SportSpiel feature interview with former British athlete Jenny Meadows. In the first episode recorded since the UK-wide lockdown was imposed the World and European 800m medalist … Continue Reading Jenny Meadows: ‘If you can’t see it, you can’t be it’
Asma Elbadawi: Challenging inequalities and ending the hijab ban
Alasdair Hooper hosts this SportSpiel feature interview with basketball player, poet and campaigner Asma Elbadawi. From a very young age, Asma has always been someone to highlight any inequalities she … Continue Reading Asma Elbadawi: Challenging inequalities and ending the hijab ban