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Keep Watching PodcastKWP Gladiators S2 E3: Bionic, Centrist SwitchAJ is joined by Asha, Jo, Mark and Moku the podcat for an exceptionally unhinged dive into the UK’s favourite lycra-clad athletics-based light entertainment program!
Featuring:
The George Clarke Multiverse
Oops! All Memes
The Acme Unleash solution
Nostradamus Corner
Guy Mowbray’s premium TV package mix-up
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Shadow’s Duel glare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvGph2eEc1Q
Come on Fury’s memorial walk https://www.instagram.com/p/DUVuR1UCLYj/?img_index=1
Viper/Phantom in the Radio Times https://www.instagram.com/p/DUEIIlLjN_1/
Strictly tour BTS with Nitro https://www.instagram.com/p/DUODmwPCB6T/
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2026-02-0651 min
The New MindMuscles, Money and Millions... Then Came the Brutal Fall of a TV IconToday’s guest is a man whose story is fascinating…jagged….raw…and real.Meet “Shadow” aka Jefferson (Jeff) Michael King! His early life was split between two worlds. Until 14 he was living in the U.K., then he was sent to New York to live with his mum. Whilst there he thrived as an athlete, finding power in his body…but losing his grip in the rising tide of crack addiction that swept the New York streets in the late 70s.His mother, desperate to save him, sent him back to England. But...
2025-06-121h 17
The Pelvic Floor ConnectionBeyond The Squeeze?We all know that squeezing is a big part of pelvic floor strength, but just how hard should we be squeezing? https://www.gladiatorstv.com/gladiators/bbc/nitro/In todays episode I discuss the tendency to over squeeze and explore why a gladiator style power squeeze doesnt always equate to better function. If you have been left wondering how to exercise and identify each of your pelvic floor muscles, head to: www.fitfannyadams.com/PelvicFloorProgram for access for $49 or www.fitfannyadams.com/PelvicFloorProgramme for access for £39And if you are w...
2024-04-0326 min
NeuroshamblesLife as a social outcast | Samuel WilsonIn this funny and deeply personal conversation, Mark sits down with writer and fellow parent of neurodivergent kids, Samuel Wilson, to explore what it feels like to live - and parent - from the outside looking in.
They discuss isolation on the school playground, the judgment we feel from parents of neurotypicals and the joy of finding other parents of SEND kids who understand the realities.
If you're seeking an ADHD or autism parenting podcast that gets the emotional reality of this journey - this is it.
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2024-02-281h 13
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E12: The One With Comet & DragonFor the last episode in this series of The GladPod, we are joined by two of the brand-new stars of Gladiators Australia 2024: Comet (Tatyanna Pogonza-Dumas) and Dragon (Tyson Pedro).
Di, Dave and Producer Paul talk to this epic pair about how they've been feeling transforming into their Gladiatorial alter-egos, which Events they've thrived on in the arena and what message they have for their UK counterparts!
Comet, is a model, qualified stunt performer and pro basketballer, she has also appeared in two seasons of Ninja Warrior Australia. Dragon is a UFC light heavyweight. He has 3...
2024-01-251h 02
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E11: The One With The Reboot ReviewThe Gladiators are back! Join 3 legendary OG Gladiators Jet (Diane Youdale), Saracen (Mike Lewis) and Rebel (Jennifer Stoute) as they get together with David Blackmore and Producer Paul to sit down and reveal what they really thought of the brand-new series of Gladiators on BBC One and iPlayer. Who are their favourite Gladiators? What did they think of the new Events? Listen in to find out...
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2024-01-1842 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E10: The One With AceDive into Gladiators history with Ace (Warren Furman) on this week's GladPod episode. From failed Contender to Series 5 Gladiator legend, he spills exclusive stories about his Gladiatorial journey, including how a chocolate biscuit led to the birth of his iconic Gladiator name Ace. Join David and Producer Paul for an episode filled with surprises, laughter and shocks, including talking about an incident that almost had him sacked from the show! This is an episode not to be missed.
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2024-01-121h 22
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E9: The One With RioEmbark on Rio’s journey of becoming the undefeated Queen of Duel from Series 5 (1996). Rio, aka Jane Omorogbe, shares her extraordinary story – from serving in the ambulance service to conquering the heights of Gladiator fame (whilst also discovering her fear of heights!). Tune in for a riveting conversation with this fan favourite, as she reveals her Gladiator story!
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2023-12-071h 22
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E8: The One With Muff MurfinDive into 90s nostalgia with Muff Murfin, the maestro behind Gladiators' iconic theme tune! Join Di, Dave, and Producer Paul as they uncover the story behind this unforgettable musical masterpiece.
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2023-11-301h 08
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E7: The One With ZodiacIn Series 2, the arena witnessed the meteoric rise of Zodiac, the first new female Gladiator, who left Contenders seeing stars! Join our hosts Dave, Di, and Producer Paul as they sit down with the phenomenal Gladiator herself, Kate Staples. Get ready for the untold tales, the epic highs, and the heart-wrenching lows that marked her incredible Gladiators career.
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2023-11-231h 08
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E6: The One With KhanKhan (Radosav Nekic) was determined to get a part on Gladiators, finally securing his place on the team in Series 6, 1997. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod about how he eventually got on the show, his famous training partner, a brutal battle with Gladiator Shark and his love of chickens!?
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2023-11-1656 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E5: The One With IceOnce again, The GladPod goes international! This week's guest is American Gladiators legend, Ice aka Lori Fetrick.
Ice joins Di, David and Producer Paul to talk about how she joined "the stupidest show she'd ever seen", toured across America, competed in the UK as part of the International Gladiators team and the sad demise of the American Gladiators. It's an episode not to be missed!
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2023-11-091h 19
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E4: The One With ShadowShadow (Jefferson King) was the original Gladiators team leader and undisputed King of Duel! On this week's GladPod he chats to Di, David and Producer Paul about his memories of being a Gladiator and his controversial and explosive exit from the show...
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2023-11-021h 08
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E3: The One With HawkHawk (Aleks Georgijev) was the first and only Welsh Gladiator on the original series, joining Gladiators in Series 1 back in 1992. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod to discuss his Gladiatorial career and why now is the right time for him to take a trip down memory lane...
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2023-10-261h 12
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E2: The One With ScorpioShe was the very first Gladiator to be hired in the UK and Nikki Diamond aka Scorpio will be fondly remembered by many GladFans as the undisputed Queen of the Wall. She joins Jet (aka Diane Youdale), Producer Paul, and David to lift the lid on her time on the show.
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2023-10-191h 02
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS3 E1: The One With LightningShe's one of the original Gladiators and one of only four OGs to remain until the final series, Kim Betts aka Lightning joins Dave, Di and Producer Paul to lift the lid on her time on Gladiators
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2023-10-121h 14
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastBonus Episode: The One With The 30th AnniversaryJet (aka Diane Youdale), Producer Paul, and David are joined by special guests and GladFans as they mark 30 years to the day since Gladiators first appeared on UK TV screens way back on October 10 1992.
We hear from Lightning (Kim Betts), Zodiac (Kate Staples), Scorpio (Nikki Diamond), Diesel (Daz Crawford), Vogue (Suzie Cox), Siren (Ali Paton), Rebel (Jenny Stoute), Bullit (Mike Harvey MBE), Khan (Radosav Nekic), Laser (Tina Andrew), Wolf (Mike van Wijk), Hunter (James Crossley), Ace (Warren Furman)
We also have special messages from Saracen (Michael Lewis), Rhino (Mark Smith), Cobra (Michael Willson), Blaze (Eunice Huthart), and...
2022-10-1059 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastBonus Episode: The One With The Reboot ReportsWith reports that the BBC is planning to bring Gladiators back to our screens after a 22-year hiatus since the original ITV series ended, fan favourite Jet, Dave and Producer Paul are back with a one-off episode with special guests.
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2022-08-151h 11
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E12: The One With WolfPlaying the bad guy was a winning formula for Wolf, AKA Michael Van Wijk - the best known baddie in the business who had a legion of fans and only wanted to be loved. He joins Di, Dave and Producer Paul for an unmissable GladPod
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2022-07-211h 23
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E11: The One With Nigel LythgoeGladiators were drug-tested more often than Olympic athletes and losing one of them cast a long Shadow over the whole team and broke Nigel Lythgoe’s heart, but would he like the show to make a comeback? Di, Dave, and Producer Paul are joined by God of Gladiators this week
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2022-07-0758 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E10: The One With SirenDi, Dave and Producer Paul are joined by Gladiator Siren, AKA Ali Paton
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2022-06-231h 02
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E9: The One With Contender KerrynContender Kerryn Chamberlin (née Sampey) became instantly recognisable after appearing on Gladiators and she tells Di, Dave, and Producer Paul how the show changed her life and why it should come back.
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2022-06-091h 13
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E8: The One With Doom & EnigmaWayne Gordon and Jenny Pacey will forever be know as Enigma and Doom to GladFans, and they join Di, Dave and Producer Paul to talk about the Sky revival series and how it changed their lives.from the Sky revival series
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2022-05-261h 22
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E7: The One With DeltaThis week Di, Dave, and Producer Paul are going Down Under and are joined by Aussie Gladiator favourite Delta, aka Karyn Lenehan (née Alley).
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2022-05-121h 11
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E6: The One With AmazonOlympian Sharron Davies MBE, AKA Amazon joins Di, Dave and Producer Paul for this week's GladPod and reveals all about her days as a teatime TV star feeling a little like a fish out of water in the arena.
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2022-04-281h 09
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E5: The One With The Costume DesignerCostume designer Stephen Adnitt had a monster task in creating Lycra masterpieces for each Gladiator and he gives Di, Dave and Producer Paul us an insight into producing iconic logos for each character.
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2022-04-141h 11
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E4: The One With LaserTina Andrew - aka Laser - was travelling the world with her husband when she applied to be a Contender on Gladiators. However, just two days before they were due to leave the UK, Tina was informed she was needed in Birmingham immediately for the filming of the sixth series. After arriving in the production office she soon realised she wasn't going to be a Contender, Tina was going to become the newest Gladiator... Laser! She joins Di, David and Producer Paul this week to share her journey about her time before, during and after Gladiators.
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2022-03-311h 02
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E3: The One With RhinoA firm fan favourite, Mark "Rhino" Smith joins Di, David and Producer Paul to share his journey about his time before, during and after Gladiators
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2022-03-171h 11
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E2: Jet Revisited Part TwoDi, Dave and Producer Paul are back with the second part of Jet Revisited where Di shares more of her experiences as Gladiator Jet, tackles some fan questions, discusses the story behind her debut album 'No Covers' and also her life after leaving the iconic show.
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2022-03-0348 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS2 E1: Jet Revisited Part OneDi, Dave and Producer Paul are back with Series Two of The GladPod! Kicking off this hotly-anticipated series, Dave and Paul dive deeper into those early days of Jet to shed a bit more light on the life of Diane Youdale.
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2022-03-0358 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E12: The One With PantherIt might surprise you to learn that Helen O’Reilly - aka Panther - hated sports at school! But once she found the sport she loved in bodybuilding there was no stopping her - and after claiming a Miss Universe title, Helen was snapped up to become an original Gladiator. She joins David and Di this week to share her journey about her time before, during and after Gladiators.
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2020-08-101h 18
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E11: The One With The CommentatorThe commentary of your favourite show might have sounded live - but was it? John Sachs reveals the tricks of the trade to bring the sound of the Gladiators straight to your TV every Saturday night and tells Dave and guest presenter Vogue about his years behind the mic. It was more complicated than you might think! Oh, and Wolf was a pussycat.
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2020-08-031h 04
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E10: The One With The Gladiator That Never WasIt wouldn’t be a shock if you don’t recall our guest for this week's GladPod. Metin Hussein was set to join Gladiators as Shark but a stomach ulcer saw his career end before it even started (despite featuring in promotional videos!)
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2020-07-271h 06
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E9: The One With The First ChampionThis week Jet and Dave are talking to the first ever male contender champion - Weininger Irwin
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2020-07-201h 15
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E8: The One With PhoenixOn GladPod this week, Jet and Dave speak to Phoenix (Sandy Young) about her short time on Gladiators, why she is now breaking her silence on her departure and her life after the show.
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2020-07-1352 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E7: The One With CobraThis week, Jet and David are joined by Cobra (aka Mick Wilson) to hear his journey of becoming a Gladiator and his time on the hit show and why he now feels like he’s only ‘half a Gladiator’
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2020-07-051h 05
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E6: The One With RebelAs a professional athlete, joining Gladiators had not initially been on Rebel’s long-term career plan. But in our sixth episode, Jennifer Stoute tells Jet and Dave how she was won over by none other than Amazon (aka Sharron Davis) and the decision was the best she made.
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2020-06-2959 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E5: The One With The SuperfanAddicted to the show since the age of 10, Superfan Paul Noddings joins our fifth episode to tell Jet and Dave what kept him hooked on all things Gladiator and how his passion has shaped his life ever since he started a childhood obsession that has never really left him.
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2020-06-221h 12
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E4: The One With VogueVogue joined Gladiators in series four, and in our fourth episode Suzie Cox tells Di and Dave how her journey to small-screen stardom began, what she loved the most about her life as a Gladiator and what's happened since
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2020-06-151h 04
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E3: The One With HunterJames Crossely - better known as Hunter - joins Di and Dave this week to chat candidly about joining Gladiators, his time on the show and what followed the Saturday night adulation.
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2020-06-0859 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E2: The One With JetOf all the 34 lycra-clad Gladiators to grace our screens in the 1990s, Jet – aka Diane Youdale - is most fondly remembered. Journalist David Blackmore begins his Gladiatorial journey of discovery by grilling his co-host on becoming a Gladiator and sex symbol, her time on the hit show and what she's done since.
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2020-06-0140 min
GladPod: The Gladiators PodcastS1 E1: The One Where We StartNearly 30 years on from the first episode of Gladiators, Jet (aka Diane Youdale) and journalist David Blackmore start their journey of discovery to relive the glory days of the biggest Saturday night family show in the 90s.
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2020-05-2524 min