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The Original Judo PodcastSeason 2 Episode 2 Team Japan for Paris 20242 weeks, 2 episodes, levels of professionalism are high.With Japan having such unprecedented success at the Tokyo Games I wanted to ask where they go from here- can the success be replicated? Is there dominance bad for Judo and has Suzuki inherited a poison chalice as he steps into the mens lead coaching role. I’m joined in my ramble by Matt Divall from the Drop In podcast, and he makes some big calls as he names the team he thinks Japan will pick for Paris 2024 Olympics
2022-01-1955 min
The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 26 - The David Starbrook MBE InterviewThe opportunity to speak to a living legend doesn’t come around often and this chat with David Starbrook MBE was an absolute privilege.We talk about David’s beginnings in judo, competing in two Olympic Games and being the first British Olympic medalist in judo winning silver at the 1972 Games in Munich and winning a second medal, a bronze, at the 1976 Games in Montreal. We discuss his training method, the Renshudan and alot more.This interview just scratches the surface of David’s life and his amazing judo career. There are so many stories and hop...
2021-01-271h 16The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 25 - Conversation with Wayne Lakin “Lockdown 3 - The Variant Strikes Back”With the first episode of a new year Wayne Lakin and Matt catch up and try to keep discussions under an hour!!No script, just seeing where the conversation goes.Stay safe out there!check out Wayne’s podcast “Building Better Bodies”
2021-01-1654 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 24 - Mentor support through the British Judo “Athlete Transition Programme”Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks to Sami Smithson, Chris Milward and Ian Rose for taking the time to come on and talk through the recently promoted “Athlete Transition Programme” and their individual roles in starting it and their hopes for the future.You can watch the promotional video on the programme HEREBJA website : https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/british-judo-launch-athlete-transition-programme/You can also contact Sami with any interest, queries or questions at sami.smithson@britishjudo.org.uk
2020-12-2952 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 23 - The Podcast Collaboration #3 (with Tom Reed & Aaron Turner & “More Than A Fighter”)In this episode we speak to GB International judoka’s and creators and hosts of the “More Than A Fighter” podcast, Tom Reed and Aaron Turner.We delve into both their competitive careers, where those journey’s have taken them and the experiences and reflections they have from those journeys. Tom is currently coaching at University of Bath judo programme and Aaron is running a successful schools judo and grassroots club in the United Arab Emirates.They talk about their influences, their transitions to where they are now and of course the podcasting journey they’ve embarked...
2020-12-031h 28The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 22 - Stronger Together (The Danny Harper Interview)This episode we speak to Danny Harper of Kendal Judo Club and NW area fame. A top gent... we talk about getting started in judo and competitions, his influences in the sport and experiences (in sport and life) learnt from competing abroad. Danny has now set up the Craven Judo Academy, is actively involved in a newly invigorated NW area Committee and is clearly focused on giving back to the sport and working together with others.Follow Danny and Craven Judo Academy on Instagram@deharper88@cravenjudo
2020-11-241h 07The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 21 - A question of identity? (The Michael Donohue story)This episode is a conversation with Michael Donohue; a footballer who was scouted by Everton FC from a young age and played in their academy system for a number of years. Fast forward to present day and we discuss the challenges of early specialisation and focusing on one thing to the extent that striving for the best performance became obsessive.Michael speaks frankly and very openly about the struggle with the loss of identity he felt, challenges around his depression and his general mental health and an accompanying eating disorder. We talk about transitions after being released...
2020-11-201h 19The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 20 - From Eating Disorder to Order (The Rebecca Burnett story)For the first episode of the second season we chat to Rebecca Burnett - a former GB cadet international judoka.This amazing young lady talks about her experiences and the challenges she faced battling with anorexia nervosa and her thoughts about what might have helped her.Links to recent documentaries mentioned:“Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia” - Link to BBC iPlayer“Panorama: Sport’sHidden Crisis” - Link to BBC iPlayer Link to Beat (The UK’s Eating Disorder charity) - click here
2020-11-1750 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationCatch up and preview to “The Drop In” Season 2After a hiatus of a couple months, “The Drop In” is returning for its second season (or series!).This is a quick “Drop in” with some new music after all the Series 1 comments from the two Ian’s!! Hopefully, we’ll be back even better!! New episodes coming soon.#ThrowOnThePod
2020-10-1903 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 16 - The Series FinaleSo we've made it to the 19th episode of The Drop In and this is a special one - The Series Finale.Taken over by the "Ant & Dec of the podcasting", Ian Johns and Ian Oliver have invited some great judo people on to be constructive (!!!) and give some feedback on the podcast and make some suggestions for a second series - or basically just take the mickey out of Matt for fun!We're joined by some true big hitters - Chloe Cowen Vickers, Lee Calder, Mike Liptrot, Karen Roberts, British Judo's Final Block podcasters C...
2020-08-261h 41The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 15 - The Podcast Collaboration #2 - James Austin and The Original Judo PodcastAfter a brief break, we’re back!This episode is with James Austin, 2012 Olympian and creator and host of the Original Judo Podcast. Definitely a podcast to check out
2020-08-1542 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 14 - The Untold StoryThis episode is a discussion and catch up with former a British International, the remarkable Mandy Costello. I really can't encourage you enough to listen until the end of this podcast as this is a story that should be heard. With having a hugely successful career as a junior, Mandy broke into the Senior team, making a name for herself and winning medals on the international stage, when all of a sudden an injury struck and ended her judo career.Mandy chats openly, honestly and frankly to myself and co-host Karen Roberts about her time i...
2020-07-201h 30The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 13 - The First Podcast Collaboration (With Wayne Lakin & "Building Better Bodies")Something a little different, but with a similar feel...We speak with former British International, Gym owner and creator and host of the "Building Better Bodies" podcast, Wayne Lakin.This episode is going out across both podcast streams.We've been friends and colleagues for many years and have discussed sporting and social issues on so many occasions, that we thought we'd discuss some again and release it.Hope you enjoy itCheck out the "Building Better Bodies" podcast !
2020-07-151h 52
Between ThrowsThe One With Matt Divall.This episode is slightly different as we have decided to release this on both streams, Building Better Bodies and Matt Divall's Podcast The Drop In.Matt Divall and I have been friends and colleagues for many years and have discussed sporting and social issues many times, so we decided to discuss and release as an episode.Wayne Lakin @wayne_lakinThe Drop in @thedropinpodcastEnjoy.@wayne_lakin@united_s_c@sophitness._@sophitness-pt.com
2020-07-131h 52The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious population"The Debate Series" - The Greatest of All Time GB Women's TeamWe continue "the debate series" with the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) GB Women's Team.A great discussion with 3 amazing female British judoka, Kate Howey MBE, Chloe Cowen and Karen Roberts as we look to select the GOAT GB Women's Team using the current "modern" weight categories - -48kgs through to +78kgs.To say that Kate, Chloe and Karen are qualified to have an opinion is an understatement as they bring between them:2 Olympic medals6 Olympic Games appearances6 World Championship medals (including a World title)14 European Championships medals 2 x Junior World Championship titles a...
2020-07-101h 58The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious population"The Debate Series" - The Greatest of All Time GB Men's TeamJoined by Ian Johns, Ian Oliver and GB Elite Performance Coach and two times Olympian Colin Oates, we go about debating the Greatest of All Time GB Men's Team.With so many quality British Male judoka over the years to choose from, we have great fun debating who would be in the GOAT Team. We name a reserve for each category too along with deciding who the Men's Coach should be.The decisions made are nothing personal; they simply are the choices of the panel.A lot of great fighters get a mention...
2020-07-061h 54The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 12 - The Simon Jackson MBE InterviewAbly assisted by British Judo Paralympic Head Coach Ian Johns, we interview 3 times Paralympic Champion Simon Jackson MBE.With a remarkable record of being unbeaten in 13 years Simon speaks about his judo career from getting into judo, his vast competition experience and shares some interesting stories. A true trailblazer in the Visually Impaired judo world, Simon has recently run a Zoom session for up and coming Para Potential fighters during the Covid-19 lockdown.
2020-06-281h 24
The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationThe Drop In - Coaches PubcastYou have one evening, you take 6 lads (all judo coaches and judo nuts), add some beers (wine for the sophisticated ones) and no script or plan and what do you get?!The Drop In podcast's very first (and maybe last!) Coaches Pubcast!!! ** Warning - There's strong language **It's very nearly 2.5 hours long, but stick with it! It's worth it and not to be missed. There's stories, opinions, sharing experiences and a lot of laughs.Starring: Ian Oliver, Ian Johns, Gary Edwards, Dominic King, Jamie Johnson and Matt Divall.#ThrowThePod
2020-06-202h 25The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 11 - The Jamie Johnson Interview1000 downloads down and still going strong!**A warning that there is some bad language and swearing in this episode**Episode 11 is a chat with Jamie Johnson, 6th Dan and British Judo Senior Women’s coach. A top man who wears his heart on his sleeve and is as honest as they come. We chat about how Jamie got into judo, his time in Kendal under Tony MacConnell and at Coventry with Neil Adams and his competitive career. We talk about the training centre that was created at Bisham and his t...
2020-06-1758 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 10 - The Kate Howey MBE Interview (part 2)We’re back with the second part of the Kate Howey interview - the coaching years.We discuss Kate’s transition into coaching, being GB Junior & U23 coach before moving into a Senior coaching role for the 2012 London Olympic Games. We talk about the emotions and experiences in coaching in an Olympic final (with Gemma Gibbons), having experienced fighting in the 2000 Sydney Olympic final and a few things more!!
2020-06-0743 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 9 - The Kate Howey MBE Interview (part 1)Well, it’s another two parter as I interview Kate Howey MBE, British Judo Head Coach.Kate’s roll of honour is impressive to say the least:A 4 x Olympian, winning bronze in Barcelona in 1992 and silver in Sydney in 2000 making her Great Britain’s most successful female Olympic Judoka.5 World championship medals (Including World title in 1997) and 2 x fifth places.8 European championship medalsLots of other International medals including winning the Paris Tournament In this first part we chat about getting into judo, being part of the extremely strong Great Britain Women’s team under coach Roy...
2020-06-0450 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 8 : The Daniel Lascau InterviewDelighted to have the opportunity to speak to Daniel Lascau, 7th Dan and IJF Sports Director. Born in Romania in May 1969 and starting judo at the age of 4, judo has definitely been a huge part of Daniel's life.In this episode, Daniel talks about starting judo, his competitive career including how he came to represent Germany and going on to win the 1991 World Championships, through to his remarkable working career including his role of Performance Director for the British Judo Association for the 2012 London Olympic Games and the highlights, challenges and priorities during his time in the...
2020-05-311h 14The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 7 : The Steep Learning Curve (Interview with Ian Johns)Back by popular demand (!!) Ian Oliver joins the podcast as co-host to generally raise the standard as we interview British Judo's Paralympic Head Coach and Scunthorpe's finest, Ian Johns.Talking frankly and honestly, Ian describes his route into judo and his competitive journey and highlights. He talks with great fondness of Grimsby judo club, of Terry and Jenny Alltoft and the impact they had on Ian growing up and coming through the sport and the strong training group at the club.Ian also reflects on his road to the Head coach role for the Paralympic J...
2020-05-281h 29The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 6 : The Neil Eckersley InterviewThis episode is an interview with 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games bronze medalist Neil Eckersley.We discuss how Neil got into judo, his time at Kendal under the leadership of Tony MacConnell, his competitive career and highlights, his time as GB Junior National coach, up to present day and living in Norway and what Neil is doing within judo, with his art work and his current mind-set project.Links to Neil’s websites below:Neil Eckersley- Olympian art : http://www.olyart.no/Mind-set : http://www.mind-set.no/Neil Eckersley art on Facebook : click here
2020-05-2346 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 5 : The Nigel Donohue Interview (part 2)This is the concluding part of the discussion with Nigel Donohue, British Judo Performance Director (PD).This includes:Starting out in his coaching in Scotland,Working in Performance Analysis for the English Institute of Sport (EIS),Moving into the England Head Coach roleAnd up to present day in Nigel’s role as PDNigel shares some experiences, talks about the importance of a shared mental model and how his coaching philosophy has developed over the years.Nigel Donohue - results & videos (courtesy of Judoinside.com) https://judoinside.com/judoka/2284/Nigel_Donohue/judo-career
2020-05-1439 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 4 : The Nigel Donohue Interview (part 1)Really fortunate to have had the opportunity to chat to British Judo Performance Director Nigel Donohue - such a good long discussion that it’s in two parts (part 2 with be in Episode 5).The first part of the interview is about how Nigel got into the sport, whilst also competing at a high level in wrestling, his experiences in the North West area, breaking into the Great Britain team and his very successful competitive career.Nigel recounts some of his contests against some truly world class opposition, being the first British male to win the Pa...
2020-05-1350 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 3 : The First Triathlon Interview (with Jordan Hull)The very first triathlon interview and chat is with Jordan Hull.Jordan talks about how he got into triathlon, his experiences and journey through a Regional Academy and then the England Talent Squad (ETS), moving onto a Centre and balancing that with University through to present where he works as a Para Training Guide for PTVI in Loughborough.Jordan recounts a few of his experiences in triathlon, some of his decisions along the way and some thoughts on what he might have done differently with the benefit of reflecting back, while mentioning some of the...
2020-05-071h 02The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 2 : The Jemima Yeats-Brown InterviewThe Drop In’s first interview is with Jemima Yeats-Brown, Mima or JYB as many in the judo community will know her.We chat about how she got into judo, her career highlights, dealing with the adversity created by injuries and how she has learned to deal with and overcome them, transitioning from home to the British Judo Centre of Excellence in Walsall and her working relationship with her coach Jamie Johnson for the past 10 years.Mima also mentions her most memorable highlight to date (against Audrey Tcheumeo (FRA) at...
2020-04-3033 minThe Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationEpisode 1 : The (Full) Dress Rehearsal - with Ian Johns & Ian OliverThe first full episode is here! ...and when we say full, it’s a Biggy!!It was great to be joined by two big personalities of British Judo and great friends, Ian Johns (British Judo Paralympic Head Coach) and Ian Oliver.The three of us are with a beer, over a Zoom conference call and we chat...a lot!! How are they finding the current Covid-19 Lockdown?They answer some rapid fire questionsWe chat about “The Greatest”...events, judoka, contests, etc.Don’t forget to subscribe, rate us and leave a comment - and follow us...
2020-04-261h 02The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious populationThe Podcast Introduction - Welcome to “The Drop In”Well, I’ve bitten the bullet and I’m going to give this podcasting a go!Doing exactly what the title suggests, this very brief podcast introduces myself (Matt Divall), brief insight Into my sporting background and the rationale for why I’ve decided to start doing this.
2020-04-1703 min