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The Ireland Podcast158. Orla Chennaoui: Broadcaster and Ten Times BraverEpisode 158. Broadcaster and founder of Ten Times Braver Orla Chennaoui chats with (her first cousin!) Fender Jackson in Draperstown (aka Ballinascreen), County Derry on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.Conversation includes: (re)introductions; early life; growing up in Draperstown aka Ballinascreen, County Derry; Fender’s cup of tea with Liam Ó Maonlaí; the Troubles as a backdrop; anxiety; ‘Addicted To Anxiety’ by Owen O’Kane; anxiety as static; ADHD as a superpower; Orla’s studies; Scot FM; Scotland and Sunday; 2-Ten FM in Reading, not enjoying performing; the young actors Eunan Doyle and James Heron; Bob Marley; not being a prophet in...2025-04-231h 03
The DomestiquesOrla joins The DomestiquesThe Domestiques are thrilled to welcome popular British television journalist and presenter Orla Chennaoui to the microphone. A woman who has a unique zest and passion for world cycling and who has opened doors for others to follow their dreams as broadcasters. Orla describes her television journey, the battles along the way and overcoming personal career challenges. Don’t miss this energised and supercharged episode with Orla.2025-03-031h 00
The Cycling PodcastOver The RainbowsIn the February episode of The Cycling Podcast Féminin, Rose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Jo Rowsell pick over the UAE Tour, a race which often offers up some key insight for the season ahead. Plus we look at some of the junior world champions of the past in our mini feature.
There’s plenty to discuss from the UAE Tour, as Elisa Longo Borghini took a commanding overall victory while Lorena Wiebes went almost unchallenged as she swept up all three sprint stages. Some other big favourites didn’t fare so well though. Pauline Ferrand Prévot has ma...2025-02-1457 min
The Game ChangersOrla Chennaoui: The power of being authentic as a woman reporting sportThis episode was previously released on May 10, 2022. Orla Chennaoui is an extraordinary woman who has many talents including being a multilingual TV sports presenter. Having worked at Sky News and Sky Sports, Orla is now a Lead Presenter for Eurosport, working across cycling, MotoGP and the Olympics.With her background in hard-news and investigations, Orla has always had an open and frank approach to sports reporting whether that’s in front of the camera or hosting podcasts and writing regular columns for Rouleur magazine and the Metro newspaper. Amongst her many accol...2024-05-2842 min
The Cycling PodcastCobbling Together HistoryThe Cycling Podcast Féminin team are looking back over a thrilling cobbled Classics season. Rose Manley, Denny Gray and Orla Chennaoui pick out their favourite moments, hero riders and big surprises from the cobbled races this year.
Catching the team’s attention are emotional moments for Pfeiffer Georgi and Kasia Niewiadoma, breakthrough moments for Puck Pieterse and Letizia Paternoster and heroic antics from Shirin van Anrooij and Lotte Kopecky. With so many exhilarating moments to choose from, will Rose, Denny and Orla agree on anything?
Our mini feature this month is on the women’s Ronde...2024-04-121h 02
Happy Smiling PeopleEp. 30 - Orla Chennaoui - Ten Times Braver, Living Intentionally and Defining Happiness in LifeOrla Chennaoui is a Sports Broadcaster for Eurosport and Discovery, working across cycling, rugby, and the Olympic Games, and founder of Ten Times Braver.
In this episode we discuss: tactics for discovering self fulfilment rather than seeking constant external validation, what happiness actually is, things that can help us feel less overwhelmed, learning to care about our own opinion of ourselves rather than people's perception of us, the value of hard work, the difference living intentionally has made to Orla's life, and much more!
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The Cycling PodcastQuizmas GreetingsYes, it’s the most wonderful time of year… Christmas quiz time! Reigning champ (or so she claims) Orla Chennaoui pits herself against quiz debutant Denny Gray in Rose Manley’s fiendish Yuletide puzzler.
Let your brain be bamboozled by humdingers like, how many corners were there in the World Champs course? Did Demi Vollering really explain her teammate’s toilet habits in a post-race interview? And most crucially, which rider is “Orange Bumcrease”?
As is only appropriate at Christmas time, prepare for a whole load of sledging on all sides.
Before all that, Rose, Orla a...2023-12-181h 09
Geraint Thomas Cycling ClubOrla Chennaoui on breaking the mould of cycling coverage, interviewing G, and being ten times braverG was very nervous for this week's guest... mainly because he's spent most of his career on the other side of the mic, answering her questions!Yes, that's right: welcome to the GTCC, Orla Chennaoui! From reporting on Team Sky for Sky Sports to ruling the roost at GCN and revolutionising mainstream cycling coverage, Orla has become one of the most recognisable faces in the sport.She's also incredibly open about her own struggles with anxiety, and has launched a project called 10 Times Braver, which she told G all about it when they sat down...2023-11-1451 min
Cyclist Magazine Podcast77. Orla Chennaoui, the face of pro cyclingJoining Emma and Robyn this week is Orla Chennaoui, lead presenter of Eurosport’s cycling coverage. Chennaoui has become synonymous with cycling, but it wasn’t always the case. She talks us through how she came to work in the sport, her favourite cycling rivalry and the growth of women’s cycling. She also shares her hidden talent (spoiler, it’s a good one), discusses sticking to her values and explains why her Instagram bio reads ‘balls may drop’.Interview begins at 3m15Did you know Cyclist is also stunning monthly magazine? And if you subsc...2023-04-201h 03
The ConversationWomen reporting the world of sportWomen playing, watching and reporting on sport is increasingly common. Yet sports journalism is an area still dominated by men, especially in written media. The women cover sports are subject to greater criticism and abuse than male counterparts. Beatriz de la Pava talks to sports journalists from India and Northern Ireland about the love of their careers.Orla Chennaoui is a sports presenter from Northern Ireland. She works for Eurosport covering MotoGP and the Olympics. Growing up she was a national level track and field athlete. She was a news journalist and broadcaster before a job as...2023-04-0327 min
The Cycling PodcastWhole Lotte LoveThis month, The Cycling Podcast Féminin team get what they wished for: a fiercely fought battle between two teammates. Lotte Kopecky and Demi Vollering gunned it out at Strade Bianche with the Dutchwoman eventually crowned the victor after a tense photo finish. Despite being pipped into second, the Italian classic marked yet another chapter in Kopecky’s extraordinary early season in which she has never finished lower than runner-up.
Rose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Lizzy Banks discuss the race and its fallout, including the controversial disqualification of Kristen Faulkner for the wearing of a continuous glucose monitor.
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Breakfast With Boz Presented by WahooThe Storytellers of Cycling: Orla ChennaouiThis is the first episode in a series of episodes recorded by Dominique Powers about the storytellers of cycling. Orla Chennaoui is the guest in this episode, who is a cycling commentator for GCN and Eurosport.2023-03-0746 min
The Cycling PodcastKool and the GangComebacks, controversy and new rivalries, there’s plenty for Rose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Lizzy Banks to discuss in this month’s episode of The Cycling Podcast Féminin.
We hear from Charlotte Kool who caused a major upset in taking two stage wins over former teammate and sprinting superstar Lorena Wiebes at the UAE Tour. She tells us what it is like taking on the mantle of leadership in one of the world’s best sprinting teams and going head-to-head against a rider you used to lead out.
Newly crowned U23 cyclo-cross world champion Shirin van Anr...2023-02-241h 15
The Cycling PodcastLa Marseillaise
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Lionel Birnie and François Thomazeau tell the story of Marseille's cycling history and take in the opening race of the 2023 French season.
Lionel heads to Marseille in search of a mid-morning coffee, pre-lunch pastis and the perfect bouillabaisse. François tells the story of the city's rebellious history and its newspaper's Communist roots. There's a trip to the Vélodrome, the role of Bernard Tapie in revolutionising Oly...2023-02-1608 min
The Cycling PodcastThe Women's World Tour is backThe Cycling Podcast Feminin kicks off 2023 with a look at the racing that is already in full swing in Australia. Rose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Lizzy Banks discuss the first Women’s World Tour race of the season – the Tour Down Under – which returns to the calendar for the first time since 2020.
We also hear from brand new Australian National Champion Brodie Chapman about finally winning the race that kickstarted her cycling career. Back in 2018, Chapman had a full-time office job and was competing in her first ever UCI race when she made the final selection at the Nation...2023-01-271h 05
Standard Issue PodcastSIM Ep 806: Jenny Off The Blocks review of 2022What an incredible year for women's sport: the Lionesses’ glorious Euro win at Wembley; Commonwealth Games triumphs; the inaugural Tour de France Femmes - there's been A LOT to feast on. It all means there are tough choices in store for England Cricket captain, Heather Knight, Sky Sports' NFL expert Phoebe Schecter, Eurosport's Queen of cycling Orla Chennaoui, and England Rugby's Shaunagh Brown, as Jen asks them for their highlights of 2022.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn mo...2022-12-2853 min
The Cycling PodcastMerry Quizmas Everyone!The Cycling Podcast Féminin's final episode of 2022 sees the return of the Christmas Quiz! But before their competitive sides kick in, Rose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Lizzy Banks share their highlights of the season and are in agreement for once.
In a year when the inaugural Tour de France Femmes put women’s racing in the spotlight, they reminisce over some of the moments that captured their imagination at the race. Among them is the tightly-contested GC battle, Annemiek Van Vleuten’s eventual high mountain domination and getting to witness Marianne Vos – the greatest of all time – in yellow...2022-12-171h 03
The Cycling PodcastMovers and shakersIn the November episode of The Cycling Podcast Féminin, Rose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Lizzy Banks talk transfers. With a number of high profile riders swapping teams, The Cycling Podcast team discuss the mechanics behind the moves and how they might change the face of racing next year.
Drawing particular attention is the official arrival of Zoe Backstedt on to the Women’s World Tour. The 18 year old is the first rider to ever hold four World Championship titles across four different disciplines at the same time. She speaks to Orla about her imperious year and her goal...2022-11-131h 17
The Cycling PodcastVan Vleuten rules the worldRose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Lizzy Banks return to give their impressions of this year's thrilling World Championship road race, which saw Annemiek Van Vleuten snatch the rainbow jersey and gold medal in the final moments.
Van Vleuten took to the start line with a fractured elbow – sustained only a few days prior to the the race – and looked to be on super domestique duty for the Dutch team. But an opportunistic move when she rejoined the leading group within the last kilometre saw her take her second World Championships road race title.
Van Vleuten has rule...2022-10-061h 08
The Cycling PodcastThe Worlds Is Not EnoughIn a bumper edition of The Cycling Podcast Féminin, Rose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Lizzy Banks not only preview the upcoming World Championships in Wollongong but also discuss some six weeks' worth of Women's World Tour racing. Topics up for discussion include Marianne Vos' disqualification in Vårgårda, Team DSM's sprint tactics, the value of the "three Grand Tours" and the young upstarts making an impression on the Women's World Tour.
Then New South Wales native Amanda Spratt offers her insight into the World Championships which return to Australia for the first time since 2010 as well as...2022-09-151h 31
The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordGreg RutherfordTo mark the end of Series One of The Breakdown, Orla Chennaoui puts co-host Greg Rutherford in the interviewee seat for a special bonus episode... In what could be a therapy session, the 2012 Olympic champion looks back in candour on the childhood experiences which propelled him into the world of sport and shares the sliding doors moment when as a tearaway teenager, he could have died ‘car surfing’. We take a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of his career, and explore the chip on his shoulder that drove - and still driv...2022-09-131h 12The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordBarry HearnIn the latest episode of The Breakdown, Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford pay a visit to one of the most successful operators in the history of the British sport industry, Barry Hearn.Renowned for his revolutionary promotion of snooker, darts and boxing, Barry - now aged 74 - draws distinct parallels between sport and business and looks back light-heartedly at the many lessons of success he’s learned throughout his accomplished career: “My candle is not the brightest in the room, but it burns longer than anyone else.”He also opens up about his relati...2022-09-0634 minThe Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordAmy WilliamsAmy Williams, MBE joins Greg and Orla for an enlightening and honest account about life as a retired athlete and working mum. “I actually love being spontaneous and I love not having the routine, and then I know in certain elements of life, you have to.” The former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medalist also reflects on her career, the importance of trusting your gut and knowing the ‘right’ time to walk away. Then based on her own personal experiences, Amy shares her approaches for managing anxiety (with an improvised Box Brea...2022-08-301h 05The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordRonnie O'SullivanWe’ve taken a short break to make way for an epic summer of sport, but we’re back with a bang with none other than the legendary Ronnie O’Sullivan.In an incredibly open conversation with Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford, Ronnie takes us back to the dark places he promised himself he’d never return to en route to winning his record-equalling seventh World Snooker Championship title.He also opens up about his experiences with anxiety over the last decade, the invaluable buzz he gets from running and his revolutionary work with psy...2022-08-2359 min
The Cycling PodcastThe Women's Tour 2022Rose Manley and Orla Chennaoui are joined by Lizzy Banks for a packed episode to discuss the 2022 edition of the Women's Tour.
Rose and Lizzy were in Oxford for the end of the race and after the final stage Rose caught up – literally – with the overall winner as she headed to get her train. Rose also headed to the podium herself to present the inaugural Richard Moore Award to Clara Copponi. This prize was created by the race organisers, Sweetspot, to recognise the rider who goes above and beyond in their dealings with the media during the race. Every...2022-06-181h 15The Cycling PodcastThe stage race trilogy approachesThe Cycling Podcast Féminin returns just as the Women’s World Tour peloton prepares to tackle three stage races in the space of a couple of months. First up it’s the Women’s Tour in Britain, then the Giro d’Italia Donne and finally, at the end of July, the inaugural Tour de France Femmes. In this episode Rose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Lionel Birnie look ahead to the racing.
Orla speaks to new World Hour Record holder Ellen van Dijk, who broke Joss Lowden’s distance which she set last year. How close – or far away – does the 50km b...2022-06-021h 11The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordRobert RinderIn a change of pace this week, we speak to TV celebrity, and good friend of Greg, Robert Rinder.You may know him from an array of TV shows, and what follows is a fascinating conversation about life, sport, and everything in between.Rinder tells us how taking up running "really did change my life" - even if he's not a fan of the London Marathon route...We also hear about the extraordinary challenge he faced for Sport Relief and how his first response was, “I do think you should kn...2022-05-311h 07The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordJess LearmonthAfter last week's emotional discussion with Sir Chris Hoy, another Team GB gold-medal winner joins Orla and Greg this week as we meet Jess Learmonth.Part of the team which brought home the gold in the mixed relay triathlon in Tokyo, Jess has a remarkable backstory, which involves working in Sainsbury's on minimum wage - a world away from some elite athletes.We also hear about the moment she thought her "world was about to end", when she broke her back just five months before the Olympics were due to start...2022-05-2457 minThe Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordSir Chris HoyGreg and Orla’s latest guest on The Breakdown is track cycling royalty Sir Chris Hoy. The six-time Olympic champion dives into a range of topics on our new podcast, including the dangers of comparison, using visualisation for focus, and how revered sports psychologist Steve Peters “changed my life”. We also discuss the importance of smiling, and the psychology behind using that as a weapon in elite sport, in a fascinating insight into high performance from one of its very best practitioners.However, the conversation begins with a raw, emotional reflection on the tragic...2022-05-1740 minThe Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordJamie ChadwickWe've been blown away by the reaction to our first episode of The Breakdown (check out the chat with Mark Cavendish if you haven't already) - and we hope you enjoy episode two just as much as Orla and Greg sit down with Jamie Chadwick.Jamie is the two-time reigning champion of the W Series and tells us what it's like to have the one and only Caitlyn Jenner as a team boss, having signed for Jenner Racing for the 2022 season, which began with a double-header of victories in Miami at the weekend....2022-05-1059 min
The Game ChangersOrla Chennaoui: The power of being authentic as a woman reporting sportOrla Chennaoui is an extraordinary woman who has many talents including being a multilingual TV sports presenter. Having worked at Sky News and Sky Sports, Orla is now a Lead Presenter for Eurosport, working across cycling, MotoGP and the Olympics.With her background in hard-news and investigations, Orla has always had an open and frank approach to sports reporting whether that’s in front of the camera or hosting podcasts and writing regular columns for Rouleur magazine and the Metro newspaper.Amongst her many accolades Orla’s also just been nominated as sports prese...2022-05-1042 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportMark Cavendish exclusive - Introducing 'The Breakdown'Hello listeners, The Bradley Wiggins Show will be back for the Giro d'Italia later this week but in the meantime, let us introduce you to our new podcast, The Breakdown, kicking off with a big exclusive with the man who will be aiming to boss the sprints in Italy, Mark Cavendish.Speaking to our own Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford, Cav opens up like never before over his relationship with team-mate Fabio Jakobsen and those media stories whirling around about who will get the coveted Tour de France spot. You can listen to that part of...2022-05-0508 min
The Cycling PodcastClassic SpringwatchThe Cycling Podcast Féminin returns to review the spring Classics campaign. Rose Manley and Orla Chennaoui are joined by Lionel Birnie as they each select their outstanding moments of the spring.
Annemiek van Vleuten bookended her spring with victories in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Liège-Bastogne-Liège but she was outfoxed in several of the other classics. It was a spring of two halves for SD Worx, Trek-Segafredo found ways to win with Elisa Balsamo and Elisa Longo Borghini and Paris-Roubaix has evolved from a fledgling event to a full-blown Classic in the space of six months and...2022-05-051h 10The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordMark CavendishEurosport is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new podcast taking you into the heart of elite sport, The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford.With new episodes every Tuesday, Warner Bros. Discovery presenters Orla and Greg meet sports stars and celebrities, breaking down the components of success, the battles common to us all, and the elements of sport that unify each and every one of us.The season kicks off with British Cycling legend Mark Cavendish. The most successful sprinter in the history of the Tour de France opens up like...2022-05-031h 15The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg RutherfordComing soon...Coming soon... conversations with sports stars and celebrities, breaking down the components of success, the battles common to us all, and the elements of sport that unify each and every one of us.The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2602 min
The Cycling PodcastOur friend, Richard MooreThis episode of The Cycling Podcast is a tribute to Richard Moore, who passed away last month aged 48.
Richard founded The Cycling Podcast in 2013 with Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe and with his passing we have lost our directeur sportif, team leader, road captain and super domestique deluxe all in one. But more than that, we have lost our very dear friend.
We would like to thank Seb Piquet, the voice of Radio Tour at the Tour de France, for hosting this conversation between Lionel and Daniel as they talk about their friendship with Richard and...2022-04-141h 49
The Game ChangersTrailer: Series 10 of The Game ChangersFantastic news for all fans of women’s sport and equality – the 10th series of The Game Changers podcast is launched today with an incredible line up of guests and backing from Sport England through a National Lottery award. This award-winning podcast sees Sue Anstiss talking to trailblazing women in sport who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls across society. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode also addresses key issues for equality in sport and beyond. 2022-04-1103 min
The Cycling PodcastThe season previewThe Cycling Podcast Féminin returned for 2022 with Rose Manley back in the host’s seat and joined by Orla Chennaoui and Richard Moore.
They look ahead to the season and there are interviews with Linda Jackson, founder of the new-look EF Education Tibco SVB team, and Hannah Barnes, who has moved from Canyon-SRAM to the new Uno-X team.
There’s also the much anticipated return of Rose’s quiz, Motto or Notto.
The Cycling Podcast Féminin is supported by Supersapiens and Science in Sport.
Supersapiens is a continuous glucose monitoring system t...2022-01-281h 23
So Now I’ve Got Breast CancerDon't Ignore the Elephant | Orla Chennaoui: Postnatal Depression and AnxietyOrla Chennaoui began her career as a news journalist but moved over to sports for the London 2012 Olympics. In 2019 she joined Eurosport as the lead presenter for cycling events, in a very male-dominated field. She was diagnosed with post-natal depression after the birth of her first child, and lives with anxiety on a daily basis. Orla spoke to me about how she’s learnt to reframe anxiety into something positive, and how grateful she is to be more bad-ass because of it.
Orla talks about breathing techniques that help her cope when she starts to fee...2021-11-1742 min
Sigma Sports presents Matt Stephens Unplugged50th Episode Special - Reviewing highlights with Perry Ap GwyneddMatt Stephens is joined by the guest that kicked off the entire series - Pendulum and Faithless guitarist Perry Ap Gwynedd - as they chat through some of their favourite moments in the first fifty episodes. With highlights from the likes of Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig, Bradley Wiggins, Justin Williams, Orla Chennaoui and Mitch Docker - there’s a mix of thought-provoking debate and a huge dash of humour too. But Matt couldn’t visit Perry’s studio without taking the opportunity to record some new theme music for this fresh batch of podcasts.
Learn more about...2021-10-291h 18The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportRemarkable Primoz Roglic races to third Vuelta titleSir Bradley Wiggins guides us through the incredible finish to the Vuelta a España with Sean Kelly and Orla Chennaoui in tow.Primoz Roglic clinched a Vuelta hat-trick after another imperious display in Spain as he backed up his time trial gold medal from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with another stunning performance, even if he did have a minor hiccup en route.Wiggins, Kelly and Chennaoui give their expert reactions to Roglic's third coronation and much more after the third Grand Tour of what has been a breathless season.Brought t...2021-09-0629 minThe Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportThe great La Vuelta re-cap | Red is Roglic's to loseSir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Orla Chennaoui and Graham Willgoss to get right up to speed with the Vuelta a España after Brad's time away at the Tour de France and Tokyo.Brad's backing an unrecognisably relaxed Primoz Roglic to make it three Vuelta victories in a row, and says his Jumbo-Visma team "might as well be in the jersey, because they're riding like they have it". Rogla seems happy to attack the last week, says Brad, but must now show his hand in the mountains to take the lead back fr...2021-08-2844 minThe Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportTokyo 2020: Pidcock, Dumoulin, AVV and the Refugee TeamSir Bradley Wiggins and Orla Chennaoui summarise an action-packed first week of cycling action at Tokyo 2020 with a look at both the men's and women's road races and time trials. There's also a look at the mountain bike event, won by Team GB's Tom Pidcock, as well as a reflection on how athletes deal with the mental weight of competing at the Olympics. Wiggins adds that he will never forget Tom Dumoulin’s post-race interview after the men's time trial. The pair also take time to acknowledge cyclists from the Refugee Olympic Team and...2021-07-291h 01
The Extraordinary Life PodcastEpisode #3: 5 Characteristics of My (Favorite) ClientsHave you ever wondered what type of person seeks out a coach? Or are you curious if you could benefit from coaching yourself? In this episode, I’m sharing the common characteristics of my favorite clients, and I’m taking a page from the way my amazing yoga instructor teaches his classes.
My Yogi, Kofi Busia, uses stories from his life to help us understand the moves and lessons of the day. Today, I’m going to tell you about someone who inspires me, and how she reminds me of my most successful clients. Her name is Orla...2021-07-2110 minThe Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportEmotional winner van der Poel will make people fall in love with cycling | Cav can make it 31Graham and Brad are joined by Eurosport presenter Orla Chennaoui to look back on an emotional and eventful first weekend of the Tour de France.To begin with, the trio discusses the emotional significance of Mathieu van der Poel moving into yellow after his Stage 2 victory, wearing the jersey that eluded his grandfather, Raymond Poulidor. Wiggins said that it is the sort of moment that can make people fall in love with cycling.For Chennaoui the brilliant performance for Van der Poel is something that anyone can appreciate, even non-cycling fans. For Wiggins...2021-06-2740 minThe Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportYates was beaten by Ineos, not Bernal | Stage 20 left an ‘empty feeling’Sir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Graham Willgoss and Orla Chennaoui for the latest podcast to review Stage 20 of the Giro.The Ineos Grenadiers once again produced an exhibition of General Classification riding on Saturday. The performance all but delivered Egan Bernal a second Grand Tour win, and left a stage that had promised fireworks, lacking in genuine GC action. That fact left Chennaoui feeling ‘empty’.Simon Yates cracked in the final few kilometres but the Team BikeExchange rider will likely finish on the podium, which Wiggins and Chennaoui agree is a great resu...2021-05-3029 minThe Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportCampenaerts claims unlikely win for ‘most likeable team in the peloton’ Qhubeka ASSOS | Should Van der Breggen reconsider her retirement plans?The Bradley Wiggins Show returns as Brad and Graham Willgoss are joined by Eurosport presenter Orla Chennaoui.To kick things off the crew pay credit to stage winner Victor Campenaerts who Wiggins calls "the most Belgian man in the world." Wiggins speculates what might have happened if he had been involved in the crash had he not attacked early.The crash of course was the big one right at the start of the stage that wiped out a host of riders including a couple of GC contenders. Wiggins says that there are more...2021-05-2338 minThe Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportWomen's cycling doesn't need a saviour | The Giro really is anyone’s raceSir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Graham Willgoss and Orla Chennaoui for the latest podcast.The announcement of a women's Tour de France is discussed in depth. Chennaoui cautions that the women's Tour de France needs to be done properly for it to be a success and praises the depth and strength of the current women's calendar, adding that women's cycling doesn't need a saviour. Elsewhere, the merits of the GC contenders are debated after Egan Bernal took pink on Stage 9. Simon Yates, the overwhelming favourite coming into t...2021-05-1745 minThe Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportSimon Yates deserves Giro triumph at long last | Pidcock can win Tour one dayWe are back! Sir Bradley Wiggins returns with Graham Willgoss and Orla Chennaoui to react to all the action from the start of the Giro d'Italia, where Filippo Ganna dominated the opening stage, and much more.Can Simon Yates finally triumph at the Giro? Brad and Orla believe the Brit thoroughly deserves to and has unfinished business.Plus some sensational stories from Brad's racing experiences and tales featuring the likes of Mark Cavendish and Mario Cipollini.Oh, and Brad also pays tribute to the recent performances from his former charge...2021-05-0948 min
The Rouleur PodcastRouleur Conversations - Cavendish, Bottas, Chadwick and Crutchlow on Speed and Around the World in 1000 DaysFor our special issue 103 on the theme of speed, we gathered four of the fastest people in the world in their respective sports.Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes F1), Jamie Chadwick (W Series and Williams development driver), Cal Crutchlow (2009 Supersport world champion) and Mark Cavendish (a very good cyclist) to discuss what makes them tick. What is this need for speed? Do they get a buzz out of the danger? What is the fastest they have ever travelled? Orla Chennaoui hosts the conversation and hangs on for dear life.On the flip side, Fredrika Ek upped sticks from...2021-05-0634 min
Celebrity Interviews - 5 minutes with Marvin AmbrosiusOrla Chennaoui tells us about her secret to a a healthy lifestyle - Fit In 5 with Marvin AmbrosiusOrla Chennaoui is a television journalist, former all-Ireland triple jump champion, podcaster, columnist, and writer. She reveals her secret to a healthy life.
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The Rouleur PodcastRouleur Longreads - The V WordAre you sitting uncomfortably? The hidden condition of labial issues affecting many top women racers. From Rouleur issue 101, by Orla Chennaoui. Read by Emma Wright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1114 min
The Rouleur PodcastRouleur Longreads - Issue 101 The Top Table - Lizzie Deignan, Fran Millar, Monica Santini and Orla ChennaouiFour doyennes of the cycling world share their experiences. Orla Chennaoui, Lizzie Deignan, Fran Millar and Monica Santini on what it's like to be a woman in the sport, changing traditional attitudes and ideas for a brighter future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1147 min
The Rouleur PodcastRouleur Conversations - Orla Chennaoui and Rebecca Charlton on Issue 101With issue 101, our special entirely female content edition, about to leave the printers to subscribers, guest editor Orla Chennaoui joins us to chat through the revolutionary cover and content. Very proud she is too, and rightly so. Also joining Ian Parkinson in the virtual studio is Rebecca Charlton, a lockdown Zwift convert making her Rouleur debut with a feature on eRacing. As inaugural world champion Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio found, it's racing with sexual equality in its DNA – and that includes handsome prize money. Does it have a future post-pandemic? A brutally honest and open interview with Shana...2021-02-0434 min
The Rouleur PodcastRouleur Conversations - Rouleur 100 and Orla Chennaoui on 101Rouleur editor Andy McGrath joins Ian Parkinson as issue 100 starts landing with subscribers this week. It features a major re-design, new matt paper stock and the usual mix of fascinating features and top-notch photography, including a unique, truly 'inside the peloton' take on the 2020 Tour de France by the riders and staff of four WorldTour teams. Controversial young American star Chloé Dygert also makes an appearance in this issue. Andy explains the process behind profiling this complex individual with some unpopular world views and a bagful of talent.Plus news of the groundbreaking iss...2020-12-1729 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportHugh Carthy proves he can challenge Vuelta elite | Froome comeback could stretch to fifth Tour de France winBrad and Graham are back and joined by Sean Kelly for the latest episode of the Bradley Wiggins Show to ruminate on a busy week of cycling.The exploits of Tao Geoghegan Hart are given a warm appraisal, there is criticism for the UCI following a rider protest ahead of Stage 11, and Sean and Brad reflect on opportunities missed. Jonathan Vaughters speaks to Orla Chennaoui, suggesting that Primoz Roglic could fade towards the end of the third week of the Spanish Grand Tour, and adding that his EF rider Hugh Carthy, who won S...2020-11-0253 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportGiro peloton made more of a stand against rain than racism | Sam Bennett makes it double delight for Ireland at La VueltaBrad is joined by Dan Lloyd to mull over a bizarre day at the Giro d’Italia that saw a rider protest force organisers to slash 125km from what was meant to be the longest stage of the race.Meanwhile, James Knox of Deceuninck–Quick-Step and Rod Ellingworth of Bahrain McClaren drop in on Orla Chennaoui to lift the lid on really happened before the stage.Over in Spain, brilliant Sam Bennett roared to victory on Stage 4 at the Vuelta a España.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete B...2020-10-2325 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportDrama on and off course in Giro Covid storm | Exclusive interview with Jonathan VaughtersBrad is joined by fellow Eurosport expert Brian Smith on a surprising day that saw EF Pro Cycling call for the Giro d’Italia to be brought to a halt early.Eurosport exclusively revealed that EF Pro Cycling wrote a letter to the UCI and race organisers asking for the Giro d’Italia to be stopped after the second week of racing, and you can listen to Orla Chennaoui's special interview with the team's manager Jonathan Vaughters.On the course, Jhonatan Narvaez benefited from fellow escapee Mark Padun's late mechanical to win a rain...2020-10-1519 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by Eurosport'I feel incredibly sorry for Geraint' - Orla chats to Lizzie DeignanBrad and Graham are back tomorrow but we've got something special for you today on our bonus episode as Orla Chennaoui talks to the newly-crowned winner of Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Lizzie Deignan.It's been a super season so far for the Trek-Segafredo rider, who says she has found a team which allows her to "have fun on her bike again".Deignan also discusses motherhood, her upcoming calendar (including a historic first Paris-Roubaix) and of course the nightmare news from the Giro d'Italia with Geraint Thomas unable to start Stage 4 after his bad crash on Stage 3.2020-10-0609 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportThe biggest upset in sporting history? Pogacar's stunning Tour win changes everythingWhere do we start after one of the most remarkable days in Tour de France history?Well, how about with Tadej Pogacar, the utterly brilliant 21-year-old who will be crowned Tour de France winner in Paris on Sunday after blowing Primoz Roglic out of the water on Saturday's Stage 20 time trial up La Planche des Belles Filles.Was this the biggest upset in sport? Brad and Graham discuss what could be a true changing of the guard moment for cycling and reflect on Roglic's remarkable collapse as he fell apart in the penultimate...2020-09-1928 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportEnough is enough: cycling must address its racism problemThe Tour de France takes a back seat today as Brad and Graham instead react to an interview Kevin Reza, the only black cyclist at the Tour, gave to Orla Chennaoui on Eurosport.You can watch Reza discuss cycling's painful lack of response to the Black Lives Matter movement, and why he doesn't expect any "revolt from the peloton", here in an interview which Brad had to walk out on first time round because he found it so sad: https://bit.ly/3hE3gNmTo discuss cycling's problem with race, we invited Mani...2020-09-1832 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportKwiatkowski a class act | Phenomenal Van Aert will win a TourThe Ineos Grenadiers finally have something to be happy about with a maiden Grand Tour stage win for Poland's Michal Kwiatkowski ahead of teammate Richard Carapaz on the third and final day in the Alps.Brad, who is again joined by Graham Willgoss, reacts to the Ineos celebrations and also gives a strong response to Jumbo-Visma boss Richard Plugge telling Eurosport's Orla Chennaoui he is '90-95% sure Primoz Roglic will win this Tour'.But it is Wout van Aert who really excites Brad, and he believes the Belgian superstar can win a...2020-09-1714 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportIf this was football, Dave B could be out - and Orla speaks to FroomeOn the second rest day, Brad and Graham discuss the GC picture and how if this was the high-pressure world of football management, Dave Brailsford might be facing some awkward questions over the performance of Ineos.We also look ahead to the final week of the Tour, with Brad unsure whether Tadej Pogacar can maintain the stunning level of performance which has seen him move second on GC, 40 seconds behind leader Primoz Roglic.And finally, Orla Chennaoui interviews Chris Froome at length about Tirreno-Adriatico, watching the Tour from afar and why it was...2020-09-1417 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportMarc Hirschi breaks to claim Tour redemption, while the battle for the Green Jersey is far from overToday Brad is all on his lonesome but that doesn't mean he's anything less than 100% committed when it comes to analysing another intriguing stage of the Tour de France. Stage 12 saw 22-year-old Marc Hirschi emerge victorious at the third attempt in this year's race.For Brad Hirschi "rides with the confidence of someone who has been a professional for ten years" and he doesn't think the rising star is finished yet.As well as Brad's musings on Hirschi's victory we also hear from Fabian Cancellara, who Brad calls one of the best time-trialists...2020-09-1011 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportYates not getting credit he deserves, Ineos make a statementGraham, Brad and Dan sit down to break apart Stage 6, which saw Alexey Lutsenko solo to victory and Adam Yates retain the yellow jersey.But is Yates getting the credit he deserves, and the focus he merits, back home in Britain?Meanwhile, Brad enjoyed seeing Ineos stop "dithering", in the words of Dave Brailsford, and stamp their authority on the peloton. Also we've got a bonus segment for you as Orla Chennaoui interviews the sensational Annemiek van Vleuten about the prospect of a women's Tour de France, and her big...2020-09-0320 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportJumbo-Visma's formidable Stage 4, but a 'weird' day for IneosIn Tuesday's bonus episode, Dan Lloyd joins Brad to pull apart a Stage 4 that saw Jumbo-Visma in imperious form as Primoz Roglic won in the first summit finish of the 2020 Tour de France.Does Roglic have any weaknesses, and can he be stopped this year?We also look more closely at why Ineos look a bit 'weird', and the way the team has transformed in so many ways over the past 18 months.And Orla Chennaoui speaks to Bahrain-McLaren boss Rod Ellingworth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...2020-09-0115 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportBrailsford’s Tour selection bombshell, Cav out - all the reaction in our Tour previewBrad and Graham preview every aspect of the 2020 Tour de France.Brad has the inside track on the news that Mark Cavendish will once again miss out on competing at the Tour, while giving an in-depth analysis of the shock exclusion of Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas from the Ineos Grenadiers team.We also hear from Orla Chennaoui on how the coverage of the Tour will differ in the age of Coronavirus, and the fallout from Brailsford’s decision. The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton....2020-08-2241 min
The Rouleur PodcastThe Rouleur Longreads Podcast: Cycling's #MeToo Moment“I’ve seen everything. I’m tired. I am tired of these guys thinking she just needs to shut up because this is the way it is, because I’m a woman in our sport.” What began as isolated complaints against one man has escalated into numerous accounts of inappropriate behaviour at the least - and sexual assault at worst - in professional cycling teams. Women call for change. Now.Orla Chennaoui uncovers disturbing evidence of sexual abuse and harassment in the women’s peloton – this is pro cycling’s #MeToo moment.Content war...2020-08-1322 min
The Rouleur PodcastRouleur Conversations Podcast - Orla Chennaoui and Phil WhiteSports commentator, journalist and Rouleur columnist Orla Chennaoui opens a big can of worms on the podcast this week – helmets. It was the subject of her issue 20.3 column and caused some – generally – good-natured debate. Riding round Amsterdam, Orla goes without a head covering, something she’d never have considered when living in London. What is the difference? And what can other less cycling-friendly cities learn from the Netherlands’ approach? She’s also presented us with a poem for the latest issue. Despite the editor’s trepidation, it’s a beauty on July without the T...2020-06-1231 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by EurosportReturn to London 2012: The most important summer in British CyclingIn a special one-off bonus episode Bradley Wiggins joins Lizzie Deignan and host Orla Chennaoui as part of Eurosport’s ‘Return to London 2012 series’. Brad opens up like never before on every aspect of his games in a summer that redefined British sport. From riders letting down Mark Cavendish to having to ‘cruelly’ ignore his family to focus on gold.You can relive London 2012 in all its glory with exclusive interviews from Brad, Chris Hoy, Joanna Rowsell, Mo Farah, Greg Rutherford and many more here: https://www.eurosportplayer.com/sport/olympic-gamesThe Bradley Wiggins Sh...2020-06-0542 min
Broadcast Tech TalksOrla Chennaoui, journalist and Eurosport presenter, on how Zoom calls can bring out the best in intervieweesWith TV studios on lockdown, Eurosport presenter Orla Chennaoui turned to Zoom to film interviews with a who's who of British athletics for Eurosport's re-runs of the London 2012 Olympics next week (24 May-31 May). Her interviews, with the likes of Mo Farah, Adam Peaty, Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington, Greg Rutherford and Bradley Wiggins, were all recorded with the athletes at home, recollecting their memories of the hugely successful Olympic Games. This came with its own challenges, and also a number of key benefits, as discussed in the podcast. The entire production was created remotely – it was filmed and edited remotely, th...2020-05-2110 min
The Rouleur PodcastRouleur Podcast January - Kittel retirement, Colombian revival and new columnist Orla ChennaouiRouleur editor Andy McGrath’s in-depth interview with Marcel Kittel is our lead feature for issue 20.1, out soon. One of the most prolific sprinters of his generation stepped away from the sport last year at the age of 31, to the surprise of many. Why? Andy discusses Kittel’s decision with host Ian Parkinson. It’s not a cut and dry ‘mental health’ issue, he concludes, but more a matter of job satisfaction, as Marcel goes back to studying once more and leaves the pro peloton behind. Author Matt Rendell is a renowned auth...2020-01-3032 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by Eurosport10: Carapaz conquers brutal Giro, Froome can win fifth TourSir Bradley Wiggins, Graham Willgoss, Orla Chennaoui and Dan Lloyd salute Richard Carapaz after the Movistar rider mastered the Giro, hail Vincenzo Nibali’s longevity and evaluate Simon Yates' struggles. Plus, Brad backs Chris Froome to claim a fifth Tour de France and Adam Blythe’s dress sense gets another honourable mention. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-031h 02
The Bradley Wiggins Show by Eurosport9: Winning the Giro is in your head, Shark attacks and Yates bounces backSir Bradley Wiggins, Graham Willgoss, Orla Chennaoui and Adam Blythe on mastering the mentality needed for Giro d’Italia success, why Simon Yates, Vincenzo Nibali and Primoz Roglic will take the battle for the Maglia Rosa all the way to Verona, the team stick two fingers up to Twitter Trolls, plus Brad tells Victor Campenaerts it’s okay to demand more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-2755 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by Eurosport8: Can Yates recover from Giro disaster? And what really happens on a Grand Tour rest dayBradley Wiggins, Graham Willgoss, Simon Gerrans, Orla Chennaoui and Brian Smith react to a disastrous day for Simon Yates at the Giro d'Italia, explain why Tom Dumoulin would be perfect at Team Ineos and tell their favourite rest day stories.Plus, a special interview with US cycling legend Andy Hampsten and Brad answers an alternative question from fan of the show and British star Tao Geoghegan Hart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-2059 min
The Bradley Wiggins Show by Eurosport7: Early Giro d’Italia drama, reaction to shock Kittel newsBradley Wiggins, Graham Willgoss, Simon Gerrans and Orla Chennaoui dissect the early drama at the 2019 Giro d'Italia and react to the shock news of Marcel Kittel taking a break from racing. Also on the podcast, Sir Brad answers questions from Eurosport snooker legends Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White and the team tell some of their favourite stories from the Giro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-1344 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Juliet ElliottOrla sits down for a chat with YouTube cycling star, Juliet Elliott.
Juliet Elliott is a former pro-snowboarder, Vogue model and bike courier. She's now a multi-discipline bike racer and one of the biggest digital influencers on two-wheels.
In this conversation, we discuss her unconventional route into the world of cycling but also explore broader themes including family life, IVF treatment, and adoption.
Keep up with the latest on twitter and please do leave a review on iTunes!2019-03-0942 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Sam QuekWhat does it mean to be a woman in the public eye these days, specifically in sport? It’s a question that’s come up in my chats with the likes of Judy Murray and Dina Asher-Smith in previous episodes.
Sam Quek is someone who has quite a bit to say on the matter. Quek is an Olympic champion hockey player, one of the great success stories in what is a minority, amateur sport.
When her moment came, Sam found the media more ready to talk about her looks rather than what she had achieved on the h...2019-02-2440 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Rod Ellingworth - Part 2Rod Ellingworth has been instrumental in some of Great Britain's biggest sporting successes over the past decade. He spotted nourished and coached talents that went on to win 13 World Titles, five Olympic Gold Medals and a Tour de France. This is all in addition to the five Tour de France victories he helped orchestrate in his role of head coach at Team Sky.
In part 2, Rod talks about Project Rainbow and how he built a culture around the team that delivered Mark Cavendish's 2010 World Championships success...2019-02-0940 minWhen Orla Met...When Orla Met Rod Ellingworth - Part 1Rod Ellingworth has been instrumental in some of Great Britain's biggest sporting successes over the past decade. He spotted nourished and coached talents that went on to win 13 World Titles, five Olympic Gold Medals and a Tour de France. This is all in addition to the five Tour de France victories he helped orchestrate in his role of head coach at Team Sky.
Ellingworth provides insight into how to coach and discipline young athletes while giving them the tools they need to become champions. He cites examples from the formative years of some of the biggest names i...2019-02-0933 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Kelly SothertonWhen Orla Met…Kelly Sotherton is a conversation about the ethical challenges faced by athletes in elite sport.
Sortherton is one of only five women to have won multiple medals in Olympic heptathlon but did not receive the recognition she deserved until after she had retired when Lyudmila Blonska and Tatyana Chernova were disqualified for doping violations.
In this podcast, Kelly talks through her frustrations, doubts, and what it was like to finally be awarded the medals she had trained so hard to achieve. She also discusses her attitudes towards doping today and how she thinks...2019-01-2442 min
When Orla Met...Dr Steve Peters: The Chimp Paradox and Learning to Manage Your Mind - Part 2In part two of When Orla Met Dr Steve Peters the internationally renowned psychiatrist continues the explanation of his theory of mind management, and how we can put it into practice. Dr Peters believes we can all achieve the state of ‘flow’ so often talked about by elite athletes as the almost mythical nirvana of high performance, and that achieving happiness can be as simple as learning to manage our minds.2019-01-1126 minWhen Orla Met...Dr Steve Peters: The Chimp Paradox and Learning to Manage Your Mind - Part 1When Orla Met Dr Steve Peters is a fascinating insight into the philosophy adopted by countless Olympic and World Champions, and which many credit largely for their success. In his work first as a clinical, then sometime sports psychologist, Dr Peters developed the Chimp Model of mind management as a way for us to understand and better manage our own brains. It has since gained currency in spheres as diverse as politics, finance and business and has been the subject of an international best-selling book. In this episode of the podcast Dr Steve Peters sits down to explain his...2019-01-1131 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Dina Asher-SmithWhen Orla Met…Dina Asher-Smith is a fascinating insight into the workings of a truly remarkable young woman. A history graduate from King’s College London, a darling of the fashion world who has walked Paris Fashion Week and appeared in British Vogue, and the joint-fastest woman in the world over 100m, Asher-Smith is so much more than ‘just’ a track and field athlete. In this episode, the three-time European champion talks about the lessons of American history, the need for more women in sports journalism, and her desire to break free of any mould that may have been set for...2018-12-2940 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Geraint Thomas - Part 2In episode 2 of When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas, the Tour de France winner addresses the bad luck which has seemed to plague him for years, his battle to prove both fans and his own team wrong in proving he could win the Tour de France, and the truth about his relationship with fellow Tour winner and team mate Chris Froome.2018-12-1423 minWhen Orla Met...When Orla Met Geraint Thomas - Part 1When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas is a conversation with the Tour de France champion about how his life has changed since winning the biggest bike race in the world. Thomas talks about his early dreams as a young cyclist, the Olympic disappointment that still haunts him, and the extremes of his personality that drove him to the very peak of his sport.2018-12-1434 min
When Orla Met...S2: Season 2 TrailerThe popular, critically acclaimed podcast series When Orla Met…is back for a second season, and Orla has once again spoken to a host of top athletes and fascinating characters from the world of sport, to find out more about what drives them to phenomenal lengths and success, what it takes to make it to the very top, what lessons we can learn in dealing with setbacks, and how we can all find inspiration in the pursuit of excellence. In this season, Orla explores themes that expand beyond the boundaries of sport - the role of women in society, wh...2018-12-1202 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Jonnie PeacockWhen Orla Met Jonnie Peacock is an insight into one of those rare people in life who genuinely don’t seem to see hardships as obstacles, who simply deals with life as it comes to them, rather than over-thinking, over-worrying, or asking ‘why me?’ As a five-year-old Jonnie lost his leg to meningitis, but rather than allow it to hold him back, he threw himself into all kinds of sport, ignored the bullying that came his way, and started out on the journey that would see him become double Paralympic and World Champion.2018-07-2441 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters: Can sport ever be clean, and why does it matter? - Part 2In the second part of When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters the cycling team manager and confessed doper debates the Darwinian urge to gain advantage, the justice of the penalties imposed on Lance Armstrong, and the need for both society and sports teams to believe that sport can be clean.2018-07-1033 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters: Can sport ever be clean, and why does it matter? - Part 1When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters is a thoughtful discussion with the former professional cyclist, confessed doper, and current cycling manager about the idealism and practicalities of clean sport. Does it exist? Can it exist? And where do we draw the line from eating cheese, to injecting performance enhancing drugs?2018-07-1036 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Mark Cavendish: Chasing Records, Building Lego and Spelling BeesWhen Orla Met Mark Cavendish is a conversation with one of the most successful cyclists of all time, and his mum. Despite his fame and fortune Cavendish still feels most at home on the Isle of Man, where he grew up and where he still has a house opposite his mother. Orla meets both Mark and his mum and chats about his drive as a child, his ongoing need to win, and the challenges of spending so much time away from family and loved ones.2018-06-2645 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Lizzie Deignan: Becoming a mum in professional sport, and the damage of doping smearsWhen Orla Met Lizzie Deignan is a chat with one of the top cyclists in the world about the challenge and excitement of impending motherhood. Lizzie shares her joy at starting a family, and her plans to juggle her new role, with that of being a professional cyclist. She also talks openly about her “horrendous” experience before the Rio Olympics when it was reported that she had missed three anti-doping tests in a year, despite having her name cleared in court, and her disappointment in the UK Anti Doping Agency for their role in the matter.2018-06-1146 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Maggie AlphonsiWhen Orla Met Maggie Alphonsi is an inspirational conversation with the World Cup winning rugby player, who became the face of international women’s rugby. Maggie opens up about her childhood on a council estate in North London, as the daughter of a single-parent mother who sacrificed everything to give her child the best start in life. Born with a physical disability, she talks about the freedom she found in sport, and her good fortune in having a PE teacher who changed her life. Maggie’s is a story of self-improvement, of learning to take the good from the bad...2018-05-2939 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Judy Murray: Not Just a Tennis Mum - Part 2In Part 2 of When Orla Met Judy Murray, the mother to two World Number 1 tennis players shares her compelling theory on the power of sport for children, and the need to teach competitiveness from a young age. "I've always felt in life that you learn much more from the defeats, the losses, the disappointments, than you do from the wins". The former Scottish Tennis Coach also has novel theories on how we can encourage more girls into sport, and how she's preparing her "army of women, ready to take over the tennis world."2018-05-1536 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Judy Murray: Not Just a Tennis Mum - Part 1In Part 1 of When Orla Met Judy Murray, Judy lays bare the sacrifices she made to give her Grand Slam winning sons the best start in life, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Judy shares her experience of motherhood, coaching, and teaching her sons to 'love the torture of hard work'. Having been portrayed for years as the pushy, tennis mum, the former Scottish National Coach confesses 'nothing could be further from the truth.'2018-05-1537 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Pippa York: Being Transexual in Elite Sport - Part 2In Part 2 of When Orla Met Pippa York, Pippa reflects on the ongoing lack of openly gay athletes, and the perceived lack of team support for anyone wishing to come out. She talks about the transition of fellow elite athlete Caitlin Jenner, and the implications of the huge amount of media coverage afforded to it, and also shares her thoughts on life back in the public eye, and back in the sport of cycling.2018-05-0135 minWhen Orla Met...When Orla Met Pippa York: Being Transexual in Elite Sport - Part 1When Orla Met Pippa York is a conversation about the difficulties and struggles of living life as a transexual in elite sport. Pippa was, for many years, Robert Millar, the most successful British cyclist in history at the time. From the age of 5 she realised she was different, and in her years standing on the podium of the toughest bike races in the world, she realised what that difference was. Pippa candidly lays bare the "awful situation' of being trans, and the relative ease of her life now, as a woman.2018-05-0130 min