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9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car PodcastSir Chris Hoy, the Petrolhead!The boys are joined by six-time Olympic champion, television personality and knight of the realm, Sir Chris Hoy.In this fascinating chat, Chris shares his lifelong passion for automotive, which began with a Porsche 911 scalextric car and has taken him to the start grid at Le Mans, punctuated by memorable motoring experiences driving a Singer Turbo through Wales, a GT2 RS Clubsport race car around Spa…. and a Ford Fiesta in rallycross!Chris is also a trailblazer for raising awareness of prostate cancer, having been given a terminal diagnosis of the disease in 2023, and his he...2025-03-101h 14Snooker Club: World Championship DailySnooker Club: World Championship DailySir Chris Hoy, Higgins Ends Title Drought & Greatest Sports Documentary? | S2E17This week on Snooker Club, Mark Watson and Stephen Hendry are joined by British sporting royalty in Sir Chris Hoy! The Scot speaks about his love for snooker and the winning mentality which led to six Olympic golds. Mark and Stephen also break down John Higgins’ long-awaited ranking title win at the World Open, hear from Hong Kong’s Ng On Yee about her return to the tour and look ahead to the World Grand Prix. Plus, we have a new leader in Fantasy Five, 1-4-Heaven & Hell reveals the best and worst trophies our panel...2025-03-041h 04Godforsaken with Chris TurnerGodforsaken with Chris Turner'Lights Surrounding Brand Names' with Henry SirFreshly naturalized US citizen Chris Turner sits down with Henry Sir to discuss hunting moose, why bad towns make for the best shows, Canadian vs American music, Prince Andrew truthers, how cold weather builds character, colonial pasts, maintaining your Canadianity, and why it all boils down to hockey. Henry Sir is an All Canadian basketball player turned comedian, writer and musician. Born and raised in Edmonton, he now lives in New York. Thumbnail photo credit: @shawnatnight#godforsaken #podcast #comedypodcast #christurner #henrysir2025-03-031h 22The Mid•Point with Gabby LoganThe Mid•Point with Gabby LoganSir Chris HoySir Chris Hoy is a British sporting icon who has battled his way to the top of the Olympic podium multiple times, but little did he know that the toughest battle was awaiting him in midlife. At the age of 47, Chris was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. In this episode, Chris opens up about the shock and emotion of the first few weeks and months, and how he tried to use all the tools he’d learned from his time as a professional athlete to get through the treatment that was keeping him alive. He is candid about how di...2025-02-2653 minThree Idiots, Five StarsThree Idiots, Five StarsSir, Sir, You Might Want To Cross, There's A Giant LizardChris, Jay and comedian Ben Rosenfeld talk about a bad snow tubing accident, Jay's giant lizard experience and getting "sir'ed" by teens.2025-02-1758 minHow To Fail With Elizabeth DayHow To Fail With Elizabeth DaySir Chris Hoy - ‘There’s no cure but I still find hope’It was an honour to record this episode. We overuse words such as ‘hero’ and ‘inspiration’ but Sir Chris Hoy is both. Not only is he one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes (during a record-breaking career as a sprint cyclist, he won six gold medals, one silver medal, and 11 world championships) but he’s currently living with a Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis. In September 2023, a seemingly routine trip to the doctor’s turned into a waking nightmare when he was given between two and four years to live. His beloved wife Sarra was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a mo...2024-12-1857 minInstitute for GovernmentInstitute for GovernmentThe new cabinet secretary: Can Sir Chris Wormald rewire the British state?Following weeks of interviews and much speculation, Sir Chris Wormald has been confirmed as the new cabinet secretary. After a long civil service career, including stints as permanent secretary at the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Education and Skills, Wormald will succeed Simon Case and begin work as the country's most senior civil servant. Keir Starmer has said that it “will require nothing less than the complete rewiring of the British state to deliver bold and ambitious long-term reforms” – so how can Wormald meet that challenge? What is the best way for the new cabinet secret...2024-12-0351 minThe BikeRadar PodcastThe BikeRadar PodcastSir Chris Hoy exclusive interview – how BMX, mountain biking and road riding led to Olympic greatnessIn this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Warren gets an exclusive sit-down with Sir Chris Hoy at Manchester Velodrome to talk about his astonishing career. They discuss everything from E.T.-inspired BMX racing, mountain bike, and road racing to how Sir Chris became a track legend. We hear who inspired him, what brought him to track racing, and how he stayed on top for so long. Sir Chris also tells Warren about his post-racing life, from launching a bike brand and his love of e-bikes to his passion for motorsport and rallying – leading to competing in t...2024-12-0232 min#EdInfluence#EdInfluenceS04 - E03 with Sir Chris HusbandsUncover the fascinating intersection of leadership and storytelling as we welcome Sir Chris Husbands, an esteemed former Vice-Chancellor and a key player with Higher Futures. In conversation with Nick, Chris shares how his journey from a curious history teacher to a university leader was shaped by a student's question about medieval monasteries. Get ready to explore how storytelling can transform leadership, offering insights and context through narratives like those from "The West Wing."We also shed light on the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and its pivotal role in reshaping UK universities' approach to teaching quality, m...2024-12-0142 minLove Books Hate Reading PodcastLove Books Hate Reading PodcastAll That Matters by Sir Chris Hoy - Audiobook Review"All That Matters" by Sir Chris Hoy is an inspiring and deeply personal audiobook from one of Great Britain’s most celebrated Olympians. In this heartfelt memoir, Sir Chris shares the triumphs of his athletic career and the profound challenges he faced after being diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. With unflinching honesty, he reflects on resilience, hope, and living life to the fullest despite adversity. Through personal anecdotes and uplifting messages, Hoy offers listeners a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of cherishing every moment. Pe...2024-11-1510 minInside HealthInside HealthOlympian Sir Chris Hoy wants more tests for prostate cancer - should it happen?Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy is calling for more prostate cancer testing after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Prostate cancer can often present without symptoms, and for people like Sir Chris, this can mean it isn't diagnosed until it has spread and become incurable. Unlike breast, bowel, or cervical cancer, there is currently no national screening programme that routinely invites men for prostate cancer testing. Instead, men over 50 can request what's known as a PSA blood test from their GP, but it's not automatically offered. Sir Chris wants that to change and is calling for the test to...2024-11-1227 minTruth about Local Government - Unlocking human potential in Local Government.Truth about Local Government - Unlocking human potential in Local Government.Integrating Risk, Reward, and Resilience into your development & place shaping strategy Ft Sir Chris HaworthIn this episode, host Matt Masters sits down with the esteemed Sir Chris Haworth to delve into the intricate balance of risk, reward, and resilience in development and place shaping strategies. Sir Chris shares his expertise on how to navigate the complexities of policy-making in a world where economic shocks have become more frequent and unpredictable.Drawing from a wealth of experience, Sir Chris introduces the Risk, Reward, and Resilience Framework, a tool designed to help policymakers and industry leaders make informed decisions that account for the interconnected nature of modern economies. He discusses the importance of...2024-09-1318 minirl Media NEWS PODCASTirl Media NEWS PODCASTAmericans are "spaving", Scarlett Johansson says no to Sam Altman’s OpenAI, Sir Paul McCartney Becomes A Billionaire, Shaun White is selling his LA pad, and Netflix and Chill On Christmas Day With The NFL - #31Welcome to Episode 31 of the irl Media NEWS Podcast. I'm your host Chris Thompson, and today we’re discussing Americans are "spaving", Scarlett Johansson says no to Sam Altman’s OpenAI, Sir Paul McCartney Becomes A Billionaire, Shaun White is selling his LA pad, and Netflix and Chill On Christmas Day With The NFL.Founder/Content Creator: Chris Thompsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjthompson/ irl Media NEWS brings you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.Looking for yet another way to stay on top of c...2024-07-0414 minThe Legacy Lounge with Chris and ReneThe Legacy Lounge with Chris and ReneSir Lance Woods |Episode 20| The Legacy Lounge with Chris and ReneEpisode 20 is LIVE! What a pleasure it was to have @sirlancewoods in the lounge with us! Comedian, Actor and Mayor of COUGARVILLE, Sir Lance Woods is beloved for his charisma and quick wittedness. Born in San Francisco and raised in Sacramento, Sir Lance Woods found his love for comedy when his mom volunteered him to do an impression of their pastor during Sunday Service. In this episode, @Sirlancewoods dives deep into how he started in comedy, how his journey has been touring and starring in films as well as what is on t...2024-04-141h 47Chris Beat Cancer: Heal With Nutrition & Natural TherapiesChris Beat Cancer: Heal With Nutrition & Natural TherapiesSir Raymond Winters on the legacy of his father Sir Jason Winters and healing cancer with Jason Winters TeaShow notes and links: https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/sir-raymond-winters-on-the-legacy-of-his-father-sir-jason-winters-and-healing-cancer-with-jason-winters-tea/2024-03-121h 01The Run Testers PodcastThe Run Testers PodcastInterview With Sir Chris Hoy | The Run Testers PodcastIn this podcast special, Tom chats to six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy about a whole heap of things, from the mental aspects of training at competitive level, to podcasting, comedy and how he became a children's author.Chris hosts the Sporting Misadventures podcast alongside journalist Matt Majendie where they speak to comedians about the world of sport. Well worth a listen if you're looking for something funny and interesting to keep you busy during that long run.Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/sporting-misadventures-with-chris-hoy/id1680181306Listen on Spotify...2024-02-0643 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#169 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 23If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2024-01-2222 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#168 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 22If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2024-01-2121 minCaptains with Sam WarburtonCaptains with Sam WarburtonSir Chris Hoy: Visualisation, consistency and star-studded weddingsThis week on Captains Sam is joined by Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy.The Team GB flag-bearer at London 2012, Chris is the most successful track cyclist ever, with six Olympic Gold medals and eleven World Championship titles to his name.The pair discuss the power of visualisation and compare how they each used it during their careers.Chris’s achievements owe a lot to his mindset but, as he explains, patience and consistency are also key. He talks about the importance of accepting that the road to the top takes time – valuable advice for...2024-01-2145 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#167 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 21If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2024-01-1728 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#166 |The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 20If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2024-01-1619 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#165 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 19If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2024-01-1221 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#164 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 18If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2024-01-1120 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#163 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 17If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2024-01-0921 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#162 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 16If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2024-01-0522 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#161 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 15If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2023-12-1821 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#160 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 14If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2023-12-0621 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#159 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 13If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2023-12-0623 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#158 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 12If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2023-12-0119 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#157 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 11If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2023-11-3019 minHealth On The LineHealth On The LineProf Sir Chris Ham: We need a culture of commitment to improvement, not complianceThe NHS has renewed its focus on improvement, with integrated care systems charged with becoming ‘self-improving systems’ across England. While a necessary challenge, no other country in the world has undertaken improvement at this scale. In this episode, Matthew Taylor sits down with Prof Sir Chris Ham to unpack the system model of improvement – what it means, where it is working well and how it can shift the dial. It draws out key lessons from Sir Chris’ report, commissioned by the NHS Confederation, Health Foundation and Q community, on how to improve health and care at scale. Hosted on Acast. S...2023-11-2139 minThe History Chap PodcastThe History Chap Podcast🔒 75: The General Who Tried To Avert The Boer War - Sir William ButlerSubscriber-only episodeSend me a messageWelcome to this exclusive episode which is only available to my supporters as  “thank you’ for your support.General Sir William Butler was an enigmatic member of General Sir Garnet Wolseley’s Ashanti Ring of officers in the British Army during the late 19th century.Despite being part of Queen Victoria’s army as it painted large parts of the globe British red, he was also a passionate supporter of Irish Home Rule and almost prevented the Boer War (1899-1902). How history might have been...2023-10-2319 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#156 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 10If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2023-10-1123 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#155 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 9If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor...  you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first of...2023-10-0720 minSigma Sports presents Matt Stephens UnpluggedSigma Sports presents Matt Stephens UnpluggedSir Chris Hoy (Live) on turning self-doubt into a superpowerMatt Stephens and Sir Chris Hoy are joined by a live audience at the Sigma Sports Electric store to discuss the incredible track cycling career which led him to become Britain’s most successful Olympian in his heyday, and brought him a knighthood for services to sports. Chris shares his approach to increasing his maximum power output, explains how his self doubt was a catalyst for success, and enjoys taking questions from the audience about all sorts. No stranger to the hot seat having appeared on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire for charity, can Chris survive the added pr...2023-10-061h 23The Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#154 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 8If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor.... you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first o...2023-10-0620 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#153 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 7If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor.... you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first o...2023-10-0418 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#152 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 6If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor.... you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first o...2023-10-0322 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#151 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 5If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor.... you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first o...2023-09-3022 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#150 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 4If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor.... you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first o...2023-09-2920 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#149 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 3If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor.... you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first o...2023-09-2815 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#148 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 2If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor.... you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first o...2023-09-2717 minSnowcastSnowcastSIR CHRIS BRYANT: why we need to fix ParliamentSir Chris Bryant was born in Cardiff, and lived in Spain as a child, before returning to the UK. After reading English at Oxford, he studied Theology and was ordained in the Church of England. He then spent time in Latin America, and worked as a curate, before deciding to leave the church and move into politics. Chris was elected MP for Rhondda in 2001 and he’s held this seat for Labour ever since. Along with a variety of frontbench and committee posts, in both government and opposition. For the past two years, Chris has been...2023-09-2640 minThe Mariner’s LibraryThe Mariner’s Library#147 | The Romantic Challenge | Sir Francis Chichester | Part 1If you are a solo sailor, a racer, a cruiser or even a dinghy sailor.... you  should know who Sir Francis Chichester is. Basically, he is the guy that proved to the world in the 60's that you could sail solo around the world without stops. He did stop, just once and only because he wanted to, but very soon afterwards the Sunday Times in the UK created the Golden Globe; the first ever Solo, Non-stop Around the World yacht race in 1968 and the rest is history. BUT, this was not the first o...2023-09-2618 minMasters of CraftMasters of Craft#009: Sir John -- The Beauty of EntrepreneurshipSir John is a force to be reckoned with. Not only is he the Chief Creative Officer of CTZN Cosmetics or the Creative Director for Kilian PARIS Makeup, he is the only makeup artist represented by CAA, and has created signature looks for some of the world's most influential cultural figures from Celine Dion to Viola Davis, Priyanka Chopra, Doja Cat, Serena Williams, and most notably, Beyonce. A true multi-hyphenate, Sir John also serves as an executive producer, television host, and business partnerships maven, working with the likes of Barbie, MasterClass.com, and the Super Bowl, and Disney to n...2023-09-1443 minRoom for ImprovementRoom for ImprovementCycling with Sir Chris Hoy Cycling with Sir Chris Hoy   Is it a saddle or a seat? What’s the deal with Sirloin? And most importantly, can Danny and Justin improve at Cycling?   Join Sir Chris Hoy, Justin Moorhouse and Danny Mcloughlin in their Room for Improvement to find out.   New episode every Thursday. Extra Patreon episode every Monday.   PATREON HERE:   https://www.patreon.com/RoomforImprovementPod   SOCIALS HERE:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfipo...2023-09-1456 minChatabixChatabixOlympic Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy - Specialist GuestWorld champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy is today's guest. He confesses to being a fan of the pod and loves listening to David's cackles. He tells them some brilliant stories about what it's like track centre during the big competitions. Joe get's confused between a backdraft or a slipstream so Chris explains how the slipstream works. David asks Chris if he's ever peed himself during a race. They talk about Chris's stunning legs and he tells them what it feels like standing on the podium after winning olympic gold. Chris shows them both how to do a press up...2023-08-231h 25