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Sporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives Episode 16 - Simon Doull in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeAs a cricketer Simon Doull played 32 Tests for New Zealand, adding 42 ODIs to his record in a career that saw him play domestically for Northern Districts. He also enjoyed his time with renowned Bradford League side Pudsey St Lawrence, becoming one of several to have represented both that club and his national team.
Since hanging up his boots, Doull has become a feature behind the microphone, where his insight and broadcasting skills have made him one of the best on the commentary circuit.
Here, he reflects on his sporting life, in conversation with BBC Radio...2021-11-1350 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives Episode 15, Part 3 - Richard Mathers in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeJonathan Doidge takes an in-depth look at the rugby league career of Richard Mathers, whose rugby league career began with home town club Leeds Rhinos, took in a stint in Australia, before moving on to enjoy success with Warrington Wolves. In the final part of our chat, Richard exclusively reveals all about his troubled spell at Castleford Tigers...
2021-10-2033 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 15, Part 2) - Richard Mathers in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeLet's hear more about the playing career of former rugby league star Richard Mathers. Among the subjects up for discussion in Part 2 are his memories of the 2004 Super League Grand Final and 2005 World Club Challenge when with Leeds Rhinos and a stint Down Under.
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2021-08-2741 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 15, Part 1) Richard Mathers in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeRichard Mathers enjoyed a stellar career in rugby league, winning every domestic honour in the game, earning international recognition and also taking on the challenge of the NRL. Here he reflects honestly on the highs and lows of his time in the sport that he graced for over a decade.
2021-07-3045 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives Grand National 2021 Preview PodcastRacing Post Spotlights writer Jonathan Doidge and five-time Racing Post Naps champion Paul Jacobs take a close look at the runners for the 2021 Grand National.
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2021-04-071h 12Sporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 14) Peter Roe in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeJonathan Doidge chats with former Yorkshire & Bradford Northern centre and successful multi-club coach Peter Roe about his career and lifelong passion for rugby league.
2021-03-241h 11Sporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeCheltenham Festival 2021 Preview PodcastJonathan Doidge (Racing Post Spotlights), Dan Barber (Timeform Jumps Editor) and Ben Linfoot (Sportinglife.com) discuss prospects for the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.
2021-03-111h 24Sporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 13) Henrietta Knight in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeA former teacher, Henrietta Knight became best known for her achievements as a trainer of racehorses. The greatest of those was triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, while she also enjoyed Grade 1 success with Edredon Bleu. In a fascinating insight, Hen talks us through all of that, plus her partnership with the late former champion National Hunt jockey Terry Biddlecombe.
2021-03-0940 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 12, Part 2) Dr Mark Nesti in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeMore here from leading sports psychologist Dr Mark Nesti on both his own career working with Yorkshire County Cricket Club; Bolton Wanderers; Aston Villa and professional golfers, and current themes in sports psychology.
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2021-03-0344 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 12, Part 1) Dr Mark Nesti in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeThought provoking stuff as we consider life as a sports psychologist through the eyes of Dr Mark Nesti, who has a wealth of experience working with Bolton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Yorkshire County Cricket Club and also with professional golfers.
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2021-02-2331 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 11, Part 3) Richard Pitman in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeIn the third and final part of our Richard Pitman trilogy,
the former top National Hunt jockey takes us through his broadcasting career, speaking candidly about his former BBC racing colleagues; giving his opinions on today's racing broadcasters; and he recalls the drama of working at both the void Grand National of 1993 and the postponement of the great race by 48-hours in 1997.
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2021-02-0934 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 11, Part 2) Richard Pitman in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeLet's continue our journey through the sporting life of former jump jockey Richard Pitman.
In part two, Richard recalls both the ecstasy and the agony of that breathtaking Grand National ride on Crisp, perhaps the most famous of all Aintree contests. We also run a 'virtual' Cheltenham Gold Cup, pitting Richard's best horses against each other, while there is talk, too, of the brilliant but ill-fated Killiney.
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See als...2021-02-0235 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 11, Part 1) Richard Pitman in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeAs a National Hunt jockey Richard Pitman rode more than 470 winners, largely in association with the great stable of Fred Winter. His partnerships with brilliant horses such as Pendil, Crisp, Lanzarote and Bula brought both success and agonising near misses, before he hung up his boots and enjoyed a much longer career behind the microphone as one of the most recognisable voices in racing with the BBC.
Sit back and enjoy some great tales from his days both in and out of the saddle.
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Here she looks back on some great times and looks to the future, both for herself and for women's cricket.
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2021-01-1240 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 9, Part 2) Luke Gale in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeJump back in to this profile of Leeds Rhinos Challenge Cup hero Luke Gale, as the England scrum-half brings us right up to date, reflecting on his time at Castleford Tigers; winning the Man of Steel award; playing in a World Cup final and following Rob Burrow into the Leeds no.7 shirt.
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2021-01-0249 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 9, Part 1) Luke Gale in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeJonathan Doidge puts the questions to rugby league star Luke Gale, whose professional career came full circle with his move to Leeds Rhinos.
The former Doncaster, London, Bradford and Castleford half-back kicked the drop goal that earned the Rhinos a dramatic Challenge Cup final win at Wembley in October 2020.
Here he takes us through his early days at Middleton Marauders and as a youth with Leeds, and what is what like playing under coach Brian McDermott at London Broncos.
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2020-12-2427 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 8, Part 3) Eddie Gray in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeIn the third and final part charting the sporting life of Eddie Gray, the former Leeds United and Scotland star gives us his thoughts on brother Frank; talks about Brian Clough, Jimmy Armfield and his own spells as manager; and reveals his all-time greatest Leeds United 'XI', with a twist...
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2020-12-0435 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 8, Part 2) Eddie Gray in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeEddie Gray continues to tell us about his fabulous footballing life in Part 2 of his appearance on Sporting Lives, which charts the club's glory years, and the maestro's injury heartache...
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2020-11-2622 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 8, Part 1) Eddie Gray in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeEddie Gray left Glasgow for Leeds as a schoolboy and played his way into footballing folklore as a midfield magician turned winger with Leeds United and Scotland.
In the first of a three-part look at his life in sport, Eddie takes us through his early years and Leeds' rise to the top.
2020-11-1719 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 7): SPECIAL EDITION FUNDRAISER Stuart McCall in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeIn a special fundraising episode of Sporting Lives, former Scotland international, Bradford City, Everton, Rangers and Sheffield United midfielder, (and current Bradford City manager) Stuart McCall tells Jonathan Doidge what is was like growing up near Elland Road, life in Wortley, his memories of playing at the TV Harrison Ground, for Pudsey Juniors and some of the highlights of his glittering career.
Stuart and Jonathan put this podcast together free of charge in order to try help raise much-needed funds to save the TV Harrison Ground from having houses built on it and preserve a special community...2020-10-2420 minSporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 6): Roland Butcher in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeAs a talented stroke-playing batsman, Roland Butcher scored over 12,000 first class runs in a career with Barbados, Middlesex and England. He also played semi-professional football, and has since become a top coach in both sports. Here, he reflects on becoming the first black cricketer to play for England; his successes with Middlesex; the current state of West Indies cricket; Jofra Archer; and introduces his latest publication "Achieving Excellence: Caribbean Soccer Coaching".
2020-10-021h 01Sporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 5, Part 2): Brian Deane in conversation with Jonathan DoidgeBrian Deane enjoyed a stellar career in professional football, representing England as a full international, taking in several successful spells at both Sheffield United and his home town club Leeds United, and including (among others) Benfica. In a compelling Part 2, Brian recounts his time in Portugal, Down Under in Perth, as well as management with Norwegian club Sarpsborg 08 and getting involved in ownership with a Kosovan Super League club.
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2020-05-121h 08Sporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 3) Anthony McGrathFormer England cricketer Anthony McGrath has done the double of being a county champion as both a player and coach. Here, he talks in detail about his career in sport, in the company of Jonathan Doidge.
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2020-04-281h 05Sporting Lives with Jonathan DoidgeSporting Lives (Episode 2) Nigel MartynFormer England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn, the first in his position in Britain to command a £1M transfer fee, talks to Jonathan Doidge about his sporting life.
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Former Great Britain and Leeds Rhinos star Francis Cummins talks to Jonathan Doidge about his life in rugby league.
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