Kate French: ‘Some people excel in one discipline – I’m just average in all of them!’
Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with Olympic gold medallist Kate French. The Modern Pentathlon star was part of a historic moment at Tokyo 2020 when her gold … Continue Reading Kate French: ‘Some people excel in one discipline – I’m just average in all of them!’
Joe Choong: Bringing Modern Pentathlon onto the scene
Modern pentathlete Joe Choong was one of the stars of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The 26-year-old stormed to victory to become the first ever British man to win gold … Continue Reading Joe Choong: Bringing Modern Pentathlon onto the scene
Mallory Franklin: ‘I was the kid that wouldn’t say yes to the register’
Alasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Mallory Franklin. The canoe slalom paddler has every right to be recognised for what she has achieved … Continue Reading Mallory Franklin: ‘I was the kid that wouldn’t say yes to the register’
Bobby Copping: ‘I went up for a header and could never play football again’
Alasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with former Peterborough United footballer Bobby Copping. Just over a year ago, in July 2020, the Peterborough youngster went up for a … Continue Reading Bobby Copping: ‘I went up for a header and could never play football again’
Sophie Carrigill: ‘We owe it to the next generation to speak up’
Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with GB Wheelchair Basketballer Sophie Carrigill. Ten years ago, at the age of 16, Sophie was involved in a car accident that … Continue Reading Sophie Carrigill: ‘We owe it to the next generation to speak up’
Sonny Pike: The greatest footballer that never was
Sonny Pike was the wonderkid that had it all. He was the gifted young footballer destined to be a star, until it all came crashing down to earth. His reputation … Continue Reading Sonny Pike: The greatest footballer that never was
Mental health and nature with Iona Lake and Christina Colmer McHugh
Alasdair Hooper hosts the fifth and final Mental Health Awareness Week episode all about mental health and nature. Joining the podcast for the discussion are GB steeplechaser Iona Lake and … Continue Reading Mental health and nature with Iona Lake and Christina Colmer McHugh
Mental Health and the LGBTQ community with Martin Stark, Karina Murray and Emma Smith
Alasdair Hooper hosts the fourth Mental Health Awareness Week episode all themed around mental health and sport in the LGBTQ community. Joining the podcast for the discussion are Karina Murray, … Continue Reading Mental Health and the LGBTQ community with Martin Stark, Karina Murray and Emma Smith
Chris Murphy: The turbulent world of addiction recovery
Alasdair Hooper hosts the third Mental Health Awareness Week special episode with commentator Chris Murphy on addiction recovery, depression and Sporting Chance. Chris knows what it’s like to decide to … Continue Reading Chris Murphy: The turbulent world of addiction recovery
Mental health in the media with Ryan Conway, Tommy Wathen and Rebecca Myers
Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host the second of our Mental Health Awareness Week episodes all about mental health in the media. Joining them are Ryan Conway, The Athletic’s Derby … Continue Reading Mental health in the media with Ryan Conway, Tommy Wathen and Rebecca Myers
Addiction and mental health with Russell Pearce and Patrick Foster
Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host the first episode of our Mental Health Awareness Week series on addiction with Russell Pearce and Patrick Foster. Addiction is a major problem in … Continue Reading Addiction and mental health with Russell Pearce and Patrick Foster
Emily Borthwick: ‘Change your emotion, not your technique’
Alasdair Hooper hosts this episode of SportSpiel with guest Emily Borthwick. The high jumper had quite the debut for Team GB as she starred at the European Indoor championships back … Continue Reading Emily Borthwick: ‘Change your emotion, not your technique’
Jeffrey Herlings: The crash that almost left him paralysed
“If I recover from this, I will never ride a dirt bike again“ Jeffrey Herlings For a moment, Jeffrey Herlings thought he could have been paralysed. The motocross star was … Continue Reading Jeffrey Herlings: The crash that almost left him paralysed
Zoe Harrison: ‘Don’t take notice of anyone that tries to put you down’
Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with Saracens and England star Zoe Harrison. In a wide-ranging interview with the Women’s Six Nations now underway, Zoe discusses her experiences … Continue Reading Zoe Harrison: ‘Don’t take notice of anyone that tries to put you down’
Sophie Hahn: Medals, records and driving for more
T38 sprinter Sophie Hahn has already achieved so much by the age of 24. Back in 2018 her gold medal in the T38 100m at the Commonwealth Games meant she … Continue Reading Sophie Hahn: Medals, records and driving for more
Katie Milner: ‘We should all be classed as racing drivers’
Katie Milner is one determined racing driver making waves in motorsport. She is the first female to be on the McLaren Driver Development Program, was the first female Junior Saloon … Continue Reading Katie Milner: ‘We should all be classed as racing drivers’