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SportSpielEllie Harber: Muay Thai, overcoming bullying and controlling her angerOn the final episode of this series of SportSpiel we cross into the world of Muay Thai and speak to recently-crowned WBC world champion Ellie Harber.
That victory was the 12th title claimed by the 18-year-old from Watford in a variety of martial art disciplines and was her first success in an adult tournament, which saw her win four fights in four days as she went on to secure gold in her maiden senior world championships.
Despite her young age Ellie has come a long way since her first venture into a gym. Not only has...
2024-03-2633 min
SportSpielMercy Brown: ‘If you don’t understand an individual’s culture, you can’t support them’British weightlifter Mercy Brown has been on an extensive journey in her sporting career. But the comeback is very much on.
The 26-year-old Londoner is an exciting talent and secured gold in the 2022 British Weightlifting Championships.
But, unfortunately, her year didn’t pan out as expected despite that promising start and indication that the potential is very much there.
Throughout her rollercoaster ride in the sport there have had to be breaks for Mercy to prioritise her own self-care and mental wellbeing.
There is no substitute for looking after yourself as best as...
2023-03-2156 min
SportSpielBrendan Creed: ‘I’m a massive perfectionist’Brendan Creed has discovered a lot about himself since he first represented his country back in 2017.
By his own admission he is a massive perfectionist, but he used to let it ruin his game.
Dealing with mistakes has been a key change in the England and GB Hockey star and he has worked closely with his team psychologist on his journey.
But that has also come at the same time as having to deal with tournament disappointment along the way.
From being named as a reserve for two World Cups, to coping...
2023-03-141h 13
SportSpielNat Panagarry: Her wife’s cancer diagnosis and a ‘rollercoaster’ journey
Netball used to be one of the most important things in Nat Panagarry’s life – but that has all changed.
Last year Nat’s wife Katie was diagnosed with stage four clear cell cancer and life as they knew it was turned upside down.
Suddenly playing netball for England and Loughborough Lightening paled into insignificance for Nat compared to what she and her wife were facing.
Unsurprisingly it has been a rollercoaster journey for the pair. There have been hospital appointments, chemotherapy and they have both had to tackle hurdles no one in their 30s expe...
2023-02-2853 min
SportSpielMilly Tanner: ‘I don’t want to leave the sport with nothing’
British track cyclist Milly Tanner has had a whirlwind last few years, and she’s determined to leave her mark.
The 24-year-old switched from swimming to cycling back in 2017 through UK Sport’s talent transfer programme ‘Discover your Power’ – a gruelling process in itself as you’ll hear in this SportSpiel interview– but she hasn’t looked back since.
A bronze medal at the 2021 World Championships in the team sprint, a silver in the same event at the 2020 European Championships, as well as competing at the Commonwealth Games last year are just some of the highlights.
But as...
2023-02-211h 16
SportSpielFi Morris: Pressure, mental health and ‘going off the rails’
Cricketer Fi Morris has learned a lot at the age of 29. From making her county championship debut at the age of 14, to top scoring for her team in the first ever women’s Hundred final, there’s plenty to celebrate.
But it has been far from an easy ride for the all-rounder. An incident in her early 20s led to a severe decline in her mental health and well-being, which she struggled to admit and accept.
That decline led to her taking a two-year break from cricket as – in her own words in this SportSpiel interview – she ‘wen...
2023-02-141h 00
SportSpielAmy-Eloise Markovc: Unlocking her ‘untapped potential’British Olympic runner Amy-Eloise Markovc has plenty to be proud of over the last two years of her career.
The 27-year-old became European indoor champion for the 3000m back in 2021, made her Olympic debut in Tokyo, came fourth in the 5000m at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and she also broke the British two mile record in 2021 too.
That’s just a brief list of some of her achievements – there’s many more – and while Amy is understandably proud of her accomplishments, in what she calls a crazy last two years, there’s still a nagging sense of that untap...
2023-01-241h 02
SportSpielSportSpiel is back with a new seriesThe SportSpiel podcast is back with a brand new series of podcasts, starting from Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
It’s been a busy last year for the pair of us, thanks to work, life and everything in between. But we’ve always wanted to get the podcast back up and running and now we have with a new schedule.
Starting from January 24th we will be releasing a new podcast every week as part of a winter/spring series in 2023. We will then be returning with a summer/autumn series of episodes later in the year.
We’r...
2023-01-1710 min
SportSpielAnna Shackley: Scotland's rising cycling starAlasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with rising Scottish cycling star Anna Shackley.
The 20-year-old seemingly came out of nowhere back in 2021 when – then aged 18 – she signed for esteemed cycling team SD Worx.
Prior to that she had mostly been focusing on the track with the British national programme, winning multiple Scottish junior national titles before winning the elite British points race and team pursuit titles in 2020.
But during lockdown her coach reached out to the SD Worx team manager and that’s where the journey, and subsequent upward trajectory stemmed from.
2022-02-2735 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Review of the Year 2021Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host SportSpiel’s Review of the Year 2021.
The past 12 months have proven to be another turbulent year as we began 2021 in lockdown and end it with the emergence of Omicron.
But from a sporting sense, there was so much to shout about with many fans being treated to moments of greatness.
While many events were unrecognisable – a fan-less Olympic Games as an example – the athletes showcased their dedication once again and gave us some sense of escapism.
In this episode Alasdair and Will look back on the year i...
2021-12-301h 14
SportSpielAaron Hadlow: A kiteboarding pioneerAlasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel featuring British kiteboarder Aaron Hadlow.
While it may be a powerful description, it’s fair to say Aaron is something of a pioneer in his sport.
The 33-year-old is a five-time world champion and has been dominant in kiteboarding since 2004.
But the transformation the sport has experienced in that time has been massive and Aaron has played a key part in that.
The enthusiasm he has for pushing his sport shines through in this podcast interview, the passion is unmistakeable and that’s obviously a ke...
2021-11-1445 min
SportSpielLaura Sugar: 'Every person is a human being - disability or not'Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with returning guest - and Paralympic champion - Laura Sugar.
For most people the chance to represent your country in just one sport would be enough.
But Laura has had the chance to do it across three different events.
After playing hockey for Wales, and then transitioning into athletics where she represented Team GB at the Rio Paralympics, she then became a world-class para-canoe athlete.
At Tokyo 2020, barely 24 months after setting her first paddle in the water in anger, she became Paralympic champion before g...
2021-10-311h 07
SportSpielKate French: ‘Some people excel in one discipline – I’m just average in all of them!'Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with Olympic gold medallist Kate French.
The Modern Pentathlon star was part of a historic moment at Tokyo 2020 when her gold medal, along with fellow Brit Joe Choong’s own brilliant win, meant it was the first time a nation had claimed victory in both the men’s and women’s event.
The fierce competitor is a humble individual however, in her words, while some people may excel in one of the five disciplines within Modern Pentathlon she likes to say she’s ‘average in all of them’.
Wh...
2021-10-1752 min
SportSpielJoe Choong: Bringing Modern Pentathlon onto the sceneModern pentathlete Joe Choong was one of the stars of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The 26-year-old stormed to victory to become the first ever British man to win gold in the Modern Pentathlon.
It came after fellow Brit Kate French won gold in the women’s event to make it a truly historic moment – the first time a nation has won both.
For Joe that completed a mammoth journey, from – in his words – messing up at Rio 2016, to having to deal with the pandemic and all the stresses and mental battles that came with it.
...
2021-10-0332 min
SportSpielMallory Franklin: 'I was the kid that wouldn’t say yes to the register'Alasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Mallory Franklin.
The canoe slalom paddler has every right to be recognised for what she has achieved in her sport.
In 2018, she became Britain’s most successful female canoeist and she is a former C1 European and World Cup champion. She followed up that Tokyo silver medal with a K1 World Cup silver medal at the start of September.
Behind the scenes however she is a real perfectionist, and that can sometimes be a real detriment to how much pressure you put on...
2021-09-1944 min
SportSpielBobby Copping: ‘I went up for a header and could never play football again’Alasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with former Peterborough United footballer Bobby Copping.
Just over a year ago, in July 2020, the Peterborough youngster went up for a routine header in training.
He landed and his vision went. He’d suffered a mini seizure and went on to spend four days recovering in hospital.
The defender hoped it was a one-off incident and he fought his way back to full fitness. But, in his comeback game, he went for a header in the warm-up and it happened again.
At the age of...
2021-08-1538 min
SportSpielSophie Carrigill: 'We owe it to the next generation to speak up'Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with GB Wheelchair Basketballer Sophie Carrigill.
Ten years ago, at the age of 16, Sophie was involved in a car accident that changed her life forever.
She initially struggled with the change to her identity but she has since transformed herself into a motivational, and inspirational, individual.
Sophie is one of the stars of the British Wheelchair Basketball team and has played a key role in their rise, including a World Championship silver medal as well as their first ever Paralympic semi-final at Rio 2016.
But s...
2021-06-131h 05
SportSpielEmily Borthwick: 'Change your emotion, not your technique'Alasdair Hooper hosts this episode of SportSpiel with guest Emily Borthwick.
The high jumper had quite the debut for Team GB as she starred at the European Indoor championships back in March this year.
She recorded a four-centimetre personal best of 1.91 to qualify for the high jump final and finish eight in Europe.
But at the heart of that insane result – combined with the hard work and the determination – was the mental side of the game.
As Emily puts it in this episode it was the decision to just be good.
...
2021-05-0942 min
SportSpielJeffrey Herlings: The crash that almost left him paralysedAlasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with 2018 MXGP World Champion Jeffrey Herlings.
In this wide-ranging chat the motocross star takes us through his childhood and the horrifying crash that derailed his 2020 season.
Herlings was the red-hot favourite for last year’s MXGP world championship title but it all changed in September when he was involved in that head-first crash in free practice at the Grand Prix of Citta di Faenza in Italy.
The impact was so powerful the Dutchman was unable to move, and he lay motionless on the track. In his words he tho...
2021-04-1834 min
SportSpielZoe Harrison: 'Don't take notice of anyone that tries to put you down'Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with Saracens and England star Zoe Harrison.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Women's Six Nations now underway, Zoe discusses her experiences of playing rugby at school and getting one over the bullies in recent years.
From her perspective one vital piece of advice is to not take any notice of those trying to put you down.
Zoe also takes us through how much women's rugby has grown and also what it's like in England camps, including the odd bit of Xbox.
She also...
2021-04-0457 min
SportSpielKatie Milner: 'We should all be classed as racing drivers'Katie Milner is one determined racing driver making waves in motorsport.
She is the first female to be on the McLaren Driver Development Program, was the first female Junior Saloon Car Champion in 2016 and she also won the inaugural British Women Racing Drivers gold star driver award.
But, as she has moved up through the motorsport ranks, questions about being a women in motorsport inevitably come along.
But that isn't something that phases her.
In Katie's view,'we all look the same, we've got our helmet and overalls on, so we should...
2021-03-0741 min
SportSpielGeorgina Roberts and George Furbank: Time to Talk DayAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host a special episode of SportSpiel all about Time to Talk Day.
Joining the show to mark the day - held on February 4 - are British Olympic trap shooter Georgina Roberts as well as England and Northampton Saints rugby star George Furbank.
Brought to you in association with The Mintridge Foundation and the Royal Agricultural University, also joining the show for this episode is Lewis Bebb, RAU's Student Union President, and Charlie McMenemy, the SU's Campaigns and Welfare Officer.
During this episode our guests will explore the importance of...
2021-02-041h 02
SportSpielGeorge Furbank: Covid, England and the power of sportAlasdair Hooper hosts the first SportSpiel episode of 2021 with Northampton Saints and England full-back George Furbank.
The last 12 months have been quite the ride for the 24-year-old. Just under a year ago - January 20, 2020 to be exact – he received his first call up to the England squad for the Six Nations before making his debut against France for Eddie Jones’ side.
After that rapid rise to the international setup he has become one of the players to watch – but of course this last year has been anything but smooth thanks to a certain global pandemic.
T...
2021-01-1752 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Review of the Year 2020Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host SportSpiel's Review of the Year 2020.
The past 12 months have proven to be a year like no other - as major sporting events were cancelled and our lives were completely altered - but one constant has been the enjoyment of sport in our lives.
For many of us it has kept us going and there have still been some fantastic highlights to look back on this year, despite the pandemic's unpredictability.
In this episode Alasdair and Will look back on the year in sport as they talk through their...
2020-12-271h 21
SportSpielEmily Defroand and Tess Howard: Making the most of 2020Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with GB Hockey stars Emily Defroand and Tess Howard.
Like many athletes both Emily and Tess were gearing up towards Tokyo 2020, along with the rest of the GB Hockey team - a competition that would be the pinnacle of their careers.
Of course, the global pandemic had other ideas with the Olympic Games postponed until next year.
But rather than let that delay disillusion them, the GB squad have turned that into a huge positive. It means they will have another year to prepare to fight...
2020-12-061h 12
SportSpielChanging Lives FC: The UK’s first migrant football teamChanging Lives FC are a football team with a story.
Every training session, and during every game, you can hear around a dozen different languages – that’s because each member of the squad is a migrant, refugee or asylum seeker.
All of them have fled war, terror or they are in desperate search for a better life. They are all young men who would be extremely vulnerable if left to fend for themselves.
Joining us on this podcast is their manager David Simmons, a PE teacher living in Harlow, in Essex, who is also the founder of Changing Lives Community Service...
2020-11-2253 min
SportSpielCaroline Kings and Jo Wimble-Groves: We are Girls in SportWill Moulton hosts this episode of SportSpiel with We are Girls in Sport founders Caroline Kings and Jo Wimble-Groves.
The pair have an identical vision on the importance of sport to girls and that was how We are Girls in Sport was born in early 2020.
The global movement looks to share the stories and remarkable achievements of girls and women in every sport you could possibly imagine.
Put simply, you have to seem them to be them and through that ethos We are Girls in Sport are looking to increase the participation and retention...
2020-11-0850 min
SportSpielRhona Lloyd and Sarah Bonar: The women who sportWill Moulton hosts this latest episode of SportSpiel with Scotland Rugby stars Rhona Lloyd and Sarah Bonar.
Alongside their exploits in rugby the duo are also known for hosting the Women Who Sport podcast, designed to raise the platform and showcase the journeys of talented women in sport.
In this episode the pair take us through their sport and what makes it truly inclusive for everyone regardless of their body size as well as touching on their own personal careers.
They also talk about the aims of Women Who Sport and what platform the...
2020-09-0652 min
SportSpielDan Cole: The 28NotOut Mental Health PanelThis weekend's episode of SportSpiel is a little bit different - but arguably one of our most important shows.
On July 10 we hosted a live panel organised by our wonderful charity partners The Mintridge Foundation as part of their 28NotOut campaign – all about Mental Health and sport.
The event was held to raise money for the Max Hunter fund, and Max was a hugely important person to a lot of people.
Tragically last year he died by suicide at the age of just 28.
So that was one of the aims of this li...
2020-07-261h 52
SportSpielGráinne Walsh: How Katie Taylor changed her dreamsKatie Taylor needs no introduction to sports fans.
The two-weight World Champion is a boxing pioneer, transcends her sport in ways few can match and has inspired thousands of people.
One of those thousands was a 16-year-old Shamrock Rovers footballer who dreamt of playing for Arsenal - Gráinne Walsh.
After meeting Taylor, the now 24-year-old was inspired to take up the sport and, just four years later, they were competing on the same team as each other.
It's the perfect example of how a role model can change what you want from life.
Gráinne's own ca...
2020-06-2844 min
SportSpielHazel Gale: Taming your mind monsterDepression, anxiety, stress and self-doubt – these are just some of your mind’s monsters.
It’s something Hazel Gale is all too familiar with, having been plagued by her doubting voice during her boxing and kickboxing career.
The voice is one thing, but it’s the impact it has on the rest of the body that proved to be her undoing.
Hazel was petrified of looking weak and that fear took over. It resulted in overtraining, chronic fatigue, stress and depression.
Eventually boxing ‘broke her’.
Today, Hazel is a cognitive hypnotherapi...
2020-06-141h 02
SportSpielAlex Hartley and Kate Cross: An inseparable 'car crash' friendshipWill Moulton hosts this SportSpiel feature interview with England cricketers - and best friends - Alex Hartley and Kate Cross.
Together Alex and Kate host the No Balls podcast and they give us an insight into how their popular podcast came about.
We also hear the origins of some of the more unique features of their show - such as the ever-popular relationship advice.
Their friendship may be best described as a 'car crash' by Kate - after it started with an actual car crash - but the inseparable pair also explain just how important...
2020-05-3149 min
SportSpielThe 100th episodeAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host the 100th episode of SportSpiel.
To mark the occasion this edition of the podcast is a special compilation show made up of six interviews that had an impact on us and on our listeners.
They are interviews where we learned something for the first time, where we were taught how to battle back in the face of adversity and how the word 'no' doesn't have to mean 'no'.
They are stories that needed to be told, and stories that required immense bravery to open up about.
...
2020-05-171h 05
SportSpielOlivia Rae: Building your mental health support networkAlasdair Hooper hosts this SportSpiel feature interview with Middlesex and Scotland cricketer Olivia Rae.
Life in coronavirus lockdown has had an impact on everyone, but what happens when you’ve put so much effort towards achieving your dream of playing your sport professionally and then this happens?
On this edition of the podcast, Olivia takes us through exactly that.
After working so hard towards becoming a professional player everything is now on hold thanks to the current situation we all find ourselves in
But this is just a small part of the co...
2020-05-031h 06
SportSpielJenny Meadows: 'If you can't see it, you can't be it'Will Moulton hosts this SportSpiel feature interview with former British athlete Jenny Meadows.
In the first episode recorded since the UK-wide lockdown was imposed the World and European 800m medalist tells all about life right now in these unprecedented times.
But the Olympian also takes us through her role with social enterprise Totally Runable.
Together with fellow Olympian Emily Freeman, Jenny is launching a new initiative aimed at inspiring girls to get active.
The poster campaign on crowdfunding site Kickstarter asks supporters to pledge anything from £3 up to £5,000 to be a part of...
2020-04-2054 min
SportSpielAsma Elbadawi: Challenging inequalities and ending the hijab banAlasdair Hooper hosts this SportSpiel feature interview with basketball player, poet and campaigner Asma Elbadawi.
From a very young age, Asma has always been someone to highlight any inequalities she saw. As it says in her Twitter bio, reframing stereotypes is part of who she is.
To many people she is the person who successfully campaigned for the International Basketball Federation to allow the hijab.
As she says in this episode, she never wanted someone younger than her to say they couldn’t compete in the sport because they weren’t allowed to wear the...
2020-04-0518 min
SportSpielStevie Eskinazi: The impact of momentum - and a crossbow arrowWill Moulton hosts the latest SportSpiel feature interview with Middlesex County Cricket batsman Stevie Eskinazi.
For Mintridge Foundation ambassador Stevie, one thing that has proved vital in his career is momentum.
It was key when Middlesex won the 2016 County Championship and it also played a part when they got relegated a year later, although a crossbow arrow also played its part.
In his conversation on the podcast Stevie explains the passion he has for his work with Mintridge and he also explains how he became a professional cricket player virtually overnight as well as m...
2020-03-0241 min
SportSpielGeorgina Roberts: Cancer and transforming a 'neglected' sportAlasdair Hooper presents the latest SportSpiel feature interview with Welsh Olympic Trap shooter Georgina Roberts.
The 22-year-old is very much an athlete who knows what she wants.
She wants to change the state of play, take her sport to new levels and rewrite age-old gender-based stereotypes.
For some people shooting is considered a dangerous activity – not even a sport in some people’s eyes – and it’s certainly not a place for women. Except that’s all wrong and the Women of the Future award winner is on a mission to tell people that.
But having that ambition to transform...
2020-02-1647 min
SportSpielMarilyn Okoro and Laura Sugar: The power of noWill Moulton presents the first SportSpiel feature interview of 2020 with Olympic bronze medalist Marilyn Okoro and GB T44 Sprinter and Paracanoe athlete Laura Sugar.
In this episode The Mintridge Foundation ambassadors and athletes talk about their ambitions to represent Team GB in Tokyo this summer.
In our chat Laura explains her transition from hockey to athletics and then to canoeing as a chance viewing at London 2012 made her realise she could actually compete in parasport.
We also talk to Marilyn about receiving her bronze medal 10 years after winning it and her career so far...
2020-01-0559 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Review of the Year 2019Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by talkSPORT's Jackson Cole and Love Sport Radio's Kieran Wellington for SportSpiel's Review of the Year 2019.
On the last episode of 2019 the panel review the year in sport while dishing out awards in eight important categories.
In doing so they look to celebrate outstanding sporting moments, inspirational characters and the athletes that gave us goosebumps.
The categories on this episode:
Funniest moment
Unsung moment
Worst moment
Best moment
Inspirational athlete of the year
Athlete to watch in 2020
Team of the year
Athlete of the year
2019-12-222h 32
SportSpielRebecca McGowan: The rising star of British TaekwondoWill Moulton presents this SportSpiel feature interview with rising British Taekwondo star Rebecca McGowan.
There has been a consistent stream of talent coming through the ranks of the sport in the UK - names such as Jade Jones, Bianca Walkden and Lutalo Muhammad are just three of them.
But one person who is well on her way to making a name for herself is the Scottish-born teenager Rebecca.
In this episode the up-and-coming talent tells us all about her journey through the sport and what it is like to train and compete against some of...
2019-12-0817 min
SportSpielLaura Gallagher meets: Bryony Page, Kat Driscoll and Izzy SonghurstTeam GB trampolinist Laura Gallagher presents a special SportSpiel episode as she interviews her teammates Bryony Page, Kat Driscoll and Izzy Songhurst.
On this edition of the show Laura helps to give us a valuable insight into the team ahead of the 2019 Trampoline World Championships, which run from November 28 to December 21 in Tokyo.
In part one (3:07) Laura chats with Kat Driscoll - a legend of the sport who has been her teammate for the best part of 10 years.
They talk all about her life in trampolining and experiencing London 2012, as well as what she w...
2019-11-241h 39
SportSpielWomen's Football Weekend and tackling breaches of disciplineAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton present SportSpiel’s November discussion episode.
On this edition of the show they go through and pick apart some of the biggest talking points in sport.
In part one (5:02) the pair look at the inaugural Women's Football Weekend and what impact it will have long term.
With a huge effort to get the game in people's faces they ask what we can learn from this first edition of the initiative.
In part two (25:28) they look at serious breaches of discipline after NFL player Myles Garrett ripped the hel...
2019-11-1748 min
SportSpielFootball racism, mental health in sport and multi-talented athletesAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton present SportSpiel's October discussion episode.
On this edition of the show they go through the biggest headlines and pick apart the most important questions in the news.
In part one (6:31) the pair look at racism and football fandom after several high-profile incidents of racial abuse both abroad and in the UK.
In the discussion they try and analyse the root causes and look at what can be done to stamp out the abuse.
In part two (35:00) they look back at mental health in sport as several high pr...
2019-10-201h 04
SportSpiel'Disaster' Doha World Championships, social media trolls and dopingAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by journalists Julia Cook and Ollie Godden for SportSpiel's September discussion episode.
On this edition of the show the panel go through the biggest headlines and pick apart the most important questions.
In part one (6:07) it's all about the IAAF World Championships and whether Doha - the capital of Qatar - is a suitable venue after horrible scenes during the women's marathon.
With attendances far from full, it raises doubts as to why the event is being held in the city at all.
In part two...
2019-09-3051 min
SportSpielLaura Gallagher: Moving on to the next chapterBritish trampolinist Laura Gallagher has transformed into a completely different person.
In her first appearance on SportSpiel the 2017 British Champion bravely opened up about the mental health struggles she faced that subsequently led to her break from the sport.
In particular there was a nagging sense that she hadn't fulfilled her potential and that she felt like a failure.
But fast forward to now and Laura is in a completely different place and has closed a door.
Speaking with Will Moulton she talks about the response from friends and family following her mental h...
2019-09-1521 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 40: Sarah LeiterAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by Goalball UK star Sarah Leiter on episode 40 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (2:42) Alasdair speaks to Sarah who is not only a talented athlete, but also a junior doctor after graduating from the University of Cambridge.
In her chat on the podcast Sarah explains about life growing up with albinism, and having only 10 per cent of her vision, but also how it has come to define her.
Despite the challenges - particularly trying to play sport in school PE - Sarah is...
2019-08-181h 06
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 39: Caitlin BeeversAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by Rugby League official and Leeds Rhinos' star Caitlin Beevers on episode 39 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (4:29) Will speaks to Caitlin who has already achieved so much at the age of 17.
As part of Leeds Rhinos she already has two consecutive Challenge Cup victories - in 2018 and 2019 - and she has also been selected as part of the England squad for the Downer World Cup Nines in Sydney and the historic trip to Papua New Guinea.
But Caitlin is no stranger...
2019-08-041h 11
SportSpielNetball World Cup Special: Jo Weston, Liz Watson and Shannon SaundersWill Moulton hosts a Netball World Cup special of the podcast with Australia's Jo Weston and Liz Watson plus New Zealand's Shannon Saunders.
The 2019 Netball World Cup gets underway in Liverpool on Friday, July 12 with anticipation building at home and abroad.
While the home nations will be hoping to enjoy their own success, two nations vying for glory will be Australia and New Zealand.
On this special episode of SportSpiel, Will gets an insight from both camps as he speaks with Jo Weston (1:23) and Liz Watson (18:04) from the Aussie Diamonds.
Finally he spe...
2019-07-1148 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 38: Danielle BrownAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by two-time Paralympic gold medalist Danielle Brown MBE on episode 38 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (5:25) will chats to the inspiring 31-yer-old about her career in archery and her role with The Mintridge Foundation.
The duo chat about winning two Paralympic golds, with the second coming off the back of a nail-biting final, as well as the origin of that trademark pink hat.
But Danielle also talks about the difficulties she has had to endure through sport, namely the reclassification test that...
2019-05-121h 17
SportSpielTwo years of SportSpielAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host a special episode of the podcast to celebrate two years since the first SportSpiel episode aired.
Episode 1, featuring British fencer James-Andrew Davis, was launched on April 20, 2017 and the show has come a long way in that time.
On this special episode Alasdair and Will look back on how the show has evolved (2:19) and we discuss when we first realised all sport matters - a key message the podcast looks to promote (6:28).
We then have a look back at some clangers on the show from the past year (14:36...
2019-04-2054 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 37: Hope WarnerAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by Badminton England prospect Hope Warner on episode 37 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (4:48) interviewer Yashas Mudumbai chats to Hope Warner all about her life in the sport of badminton.
The pair talk about her rapid rise through the ranks with the 17-year-old currently training with some of the very best in the country.
But despite that the prospect still has her moments of doubt, and tells the podcast about he she overcomes the feelings of occasionally not wanting to train or...
2019-04-1457 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 36: Jade ClarkeAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by England Netball's record appearance holder Jade Clarke on episode 36 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (5:03) Jade talks to the podcast about that incredible and ground breaking Commonwealth Games gold medal won by England Netball in 2018.
The record appearance maker also tells us about the Quad Series in January, the upcoming World Cup in Liverpool this year and how her and the rest f the team aspire to be role models.
She also takes us through her own netball career and how...
2019-02-171h 03
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 35: Ethan TreacyAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by British Short Track speed skater Ethan Treacy on episode 35 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (4:57) interviewer Yashas Mudumbai makes his podcast debut by speaking to Ethan Treacy of GB Short Track.
In their chat the pair talk about Ethan's journey in the sport as well as the family influences he has - his brothers Farrell and Niall are GB speed skaters.
After making his Olympic debut at PyeongChang 12 months ago, there is still plenty more Ethan wants to achieve but th...
2019-02-0359 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 34: Norman Cook, Bob Warnock and Shona McCallinAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by guest presenter - and Olympic gold medalist - Shona McCallin as well as Norman Cook and Bob Warnock of Scottish Tug of War on a packed episode 34 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (4:15) interviewer Lewis Michie makes his podcast debut by speaking to Norman Cook and coach Bob Warnock from Scottish Tug of War.
The trio chat about their sport - what they refer to as the ultimate team sport - as well as looking back on some of their fondest memories.
2019-01-061h 17
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 33: Amy AllcockAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by British 400m runner Amy Allcock on episode 33 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (3:51) Alasdair speaks to British runner Amy Allcock after a breakthrough year in 2018.
The 25-year-old - by her own admission - was relatively late on the scene in terms of committing to her sport at university but with a personal best at the Anniversary Games this summer everything is finally falling into place.
In her chat on the podcast she discusses the crucial moments and battles on her pa...
2018-12-231h 18
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 32: Emily GlanvillAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by racing driver Emily Glanvill on episode 32 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (3:15) Alasdair chats to Emily about her life in motorsport.
The Scottish racer is just 19 but has a wealth of talent and is showing great potential for the future - in 2016 she won the Teenage Cancer Trust scholarship and in 2017 she was selected for the Scottish Motor Sports Academy.
In this interview Emily takes us through her journey in motor sport and how it brought the best out of...
2018-12-091h 10
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 31: Natalie JacksonAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by the co-founder of Totally Runable Natalie Jackson on episode 31 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (5:24) Will chats to Natalie about Totally Runable as well as the idea behind the #SeeSportyBeSporty campaign.
The premise of the campaign - devised by Natalie and former Olympic sprinter Emily Freeman - is a simple one, too increase the visibility of women's sport in the media.
Totally Runable conducted their own research into this lack of visibility, buying a copy of each of the UK’s top...
2018-11-1855 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 30: Ryan AndertonAlasdair Hooper, Will Moulton and episode five guest Niki Kovacs are joined by mental health advocate and cyclist Ryan Anderton on episode 30 of SportSpiel.
Feature Interview
On our feature interview section (4:10) guest interviewer Niki chats to Ryan ahead of his incredible challenge - to cycle 4802 miles in 21 days around the coast of Britain.
During their conversation Ryan - aka ReCycleYourself - talks about his daunting challenge, with all proceeds going to the charity Mind, but also about his own battles with his mental health.
At the age of 30 he attempted to com...
2018-10-281h 10
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 29: Lizzie CarrAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by mental health activist, environmental campaigner and blogger Lizzie Carr on episode 29 of SportSpiel.
On our feature interview section (3:44) Will chats to Lizzie - better known as Lizzie Outside to her followers - about paddleboarding, saving the environment and her cancer diagnosis aged just 26.
The adventurer has three world records to her name, having become the first woman to stand up paddle board the length of England, the English Channel and New York’s Hudson River completely unsupported.
But behind the sport there is someone with an...
2018-10-141h 00
SportSpielSpeed Skating Special: Elise ChristieAlasdair Hooper hosts a special SportSpiel episode - the 50th ever produced - and is joined by British speed skating star Elise Christie.
The 2017 World Champion is one of the best short track speed skaters in the world and has enjoyed phenomenal success.
However, in conjunction with her phenomenal talent the self-declared 'goofball' has also endured her fair share of ups and downs with much of it aired in full public view at the Winter Olympics.
With every medal achieved on the World and European stage it appears they have been countered by ti...
2018-09-301h 00
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 28: Tamara TaylorAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are back to bring you episode 28 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
WADA's controversial decision to reinstate Russia's anti-doping agency (3:58)
The hero that is Kristina Vogel (19:18)
Our feature interview section on this episode is with the second most capped player in England Rugby history Tamara Taylor (24:23).
Since making her debut aged in 2005, the 36-year-old has won six Six Nations titles – all of which have been Grand Slams – and was part of the first English team to reach number one in the world rankings in 2017 as they comp...
2018-09-231h 03
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 27: Antony ShekAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are back to bring you episode 27 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
Serena Williams, Alize Cornet and sexism in tennis (2:20)
What is wrong with England Cricket's batting? (13:51)
Our feature interview section on this episode is with Scottish sabreur Antony Shek (28:32).
A former teammate at university with host Alasdair Hooper, Tony decided to take his fencing to the next level and set a challenge of getting to the 2018 Commonwealth Games this November in Canberra.
Through balancing studies, earning an income and increasing his training regime T...
2018-09-0355 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 26: Amy ConroyAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are back to bring you episode 26 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
The manic nature of the football transfer window and if it prevents young English players from progressing (2:29)
The legacy of the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup as the Netherlands triumph (20:20)
Our feature interview section on this episode is with British wheelchair basketball star and Paralympian Amy Conroy (34:36).
At the age of 25, Amy has developed into one of the finest talents in her sport and has enjoyed plenty of success on the...
2018-08-1250 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 25: Emily DiamondAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton return to bring you episode 25 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
What have we learnt from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia? (2:34)
Are Wimbledon, and tennis as a whole, in need of modernisation? (22:05)
Our feature interview section on this episode is with European gold, Olympic bronze and World silver medalist Emily Diamond. (32:20)
Before the inaugural Athletics World Cup in London, Emily took time out to chat to the show all about her career in athletics.
While there have been medal s...
2018-07-151h 02
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 24: Beth DobbinAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 24 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
If Lizzie Deignan is right to say Chris Froome's reputation has been tarnished (3:16)
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kick-off, including Messi v Ronaldo, teams we are looking forward too and our hopes for England (11:41)
Our feature interview section on this episode is with record-breaking sprinter Beth Dobbin. (28:39)
After missing the Commonwealth Games by one hundredth of a second Beth has burst back onto the scene and broke the 34-year-old Scottish 200m record at the start of June.
2018-06-171h 07
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 23: Anna BurnetAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 21 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
If England Rugby Head Coach Eddie Jones' training methods are far too punishing (3:35)
Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid resignation (15:00)
The WSL restructure and the winners and losers (22.04)
The two most improbable finalists in this year's Stanley Cup final (30.51)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with sailor Anna Burnet (40:23).
The up-and-coming British Sailing team member tells the show all about how she got into her sport and the battle she faces in fighting for a place at t...
2018-06-031h 00
SportSpielPREVIEW - The Mental Health Awareness Week SpecialsIntroducing the SportSpiel Mental Health Awareness Week specials.
From May 14 we will be bringing you 6 episodes in 6 days talking all things mental health with a variety of special and inspiring people.
May 14: Ruth Fox
May 15: Sophia Ellis
May 16: Sarah Williams
May 17: Shona McCallin
May 18: Chloe Bellerby
May 19: Alasdair Hooper & Will Moulton
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2018-05-1202 min
SportSpielSpecial: One year of SportSpielAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host a special episode of the podcast to celebrate SportSpiel's first birthday.
One year ago today (April 20) the very first episode featuring James-Andrew Davis was released.
On this special episode Alasdair and Will look back at the first year of SportSpiel by revisiting that very first day as well as the talented, amazing guests that have been on.
There's also a nod to some of the highlights of the past year as well as some clangers and bloopers.
Follow sportspielpod on social media or email us fe...
2018-04-2024 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 22: Sally ConwayAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 21 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
Our highlights and talking points from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (2:52)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with Olympic bronze medalist Sally Conway (34:05).
The British judo star joined the show to tell use all about her career in sport as well as the aftermath of winning a medal at Rio 2016. She also discusses having to choose between hockey and judo when she was younger and she looks ahead to the upcoming European championships.
F...
2018-04-1556 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 21: Giselle AnsleyAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 21 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
England's dismal display against New Zealand in their first test (2:24)
Manchester United's decision to finally launch a women's team (8:45)
Gareth Southgate's comments on racist abuse suffered by England national sides on social media (15:30)
Our outstanding display award (20:05)
Our feel good story award (21:34)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with Olympic gold medalist and England hockey star Giselle Ansley (23:47).
With the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games rapidly approaching Giselle takes us through England's preparation and what they h...
2018-03-2553 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 20: Para sport classification with Keith AntoineAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 20 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
The new UK Athlete Classification Code (4:47)
What have we learnt from the Formula 1 testing? (11:33)
Our outstanding display of the week award (18:36)
Our feel good story of the week award (21:52)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with Keith Antoine, one of the most highly regarded coaches in athletics (23:22).
After working with the likes of Denise Lewis, Darren Campbell and Stef Reid - and now coach to British Paralympic star Richard Whitehead - Keith joins the show t...
2018-03-1155 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 19: Chris LloydAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by freelance journalist Alys Bowen to bring you episode 19 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
The British highlights at the Winter Olympics (3:45)
The PyeongChang 2018 moments that made us say 'wow' (23:33)
Our favourite moments from the Games (29:55)
The OAR and drugs after two athletes test positive (34:55)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with British para skier Chris Lloyd (37:04).
Chris will be competing at his first Winter Paralympics, which begin on March 9, and he tells us about how he has come back from a l...
2018-02-2553 min
SportSpielWinter Olympics Special: Penny Coomes and Nick BucklandAlasdair Hooper hosts the eighth SportSpiel Winter Olympics special as we tick down to PyeongChang 2018 in style.
In this episode we are joined by British figure skating stars Penny Coomes and Nick Buckland who have qualified for their third games against all the odds.
In the summer of 2016 Penny suffered a fall in training and broke her kneecap into eight different pieces.
She was told the injury could put an end to her skating career and she soon had to go through a gruelling rehabilitation process.
For Nick, he felt powerless on...
2018-02-0823 min
SportSpielWinter Olympics Special: Laura DeasWill Moulton hosts the seventh SportSpiel Winter Olympics special as we tick down to PyeongChang 2018 in style.
On this episode we are joined by skeleton racer Laura Deas as she takes us through her journey to this year's games.
After the disappointment of not making it to Sochi 2014 the racer explains just how she bounced back this time around.
Laura also details how she found her way into skeleton, why her equestrian background continues to help her and she also tells us what it is like to take part in one of the m...
2018-02-0723 min
SportSpielWinter Olympics Special: The consequences of the NHL's no-show with Matt LarkinAlasdair Hooper hosts the sixth SportSpiel Winter Olympics special as we tick down to PyeongChang 2018 in style.
On this episode Alasdair is joined by the Associate Senior Writer of The Hockey News Matt Larkin to delve into the National Hockey League's decision to refuse to allow players to participate in this year's Winter Olympics.
NHL players had been allowed to represent their countries for the last five games but, back in April 2017, the league took the decision not to allow them to compete this time around.
From the players' perspective the decision was n...
2018-02-0624 min
SportSpielWinter Olympics Special: Charlie GuestAlasdair Hooper hosts the fifth SportSpiel Winter Olympics special as we tick down to PyeongChang 2018 in style.
On this episode alpine skier Charlie Guest chats about her journey to get to her first Olympics after suffering a career-threatening injury in 2014.
The Scot broke her back in a training crash just over three years ago but amazingly returned to the snow after just six weeks.
The after-effects of that injury have stayed with her but it has all been pushed to the back of her mind as Olympic qualification become the main goal.
...
2018-02-0523 min
SportSpielWinter Olympics Special: Charlotte GilmartinAlasdair Hooper hosts the fourth SportSpiel Winter Olympics special as we tick down to PyeongChang 2018 in style.
On this episode short track speed skater Charlotte Gilmartin returns to the podcast to tell us about her qualifying journey.
Since Charlotte spoke to us back in July a combination of painful injuries proved to be a major hurdle as she tried to qualify for her second Olympics.
However, she persisted throughout and eventually ended up making it to South Korea.
This time around, with the experience of Sochi 2014 to turn to, the aim i...
2018-02-0422 min
SportSpielWinter Olympics Special: Russian doping, Korean unity and who to watch at the gamesAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you the third SportSpiel Winter Olympics special as we tick down to PyeongChang 2018 in style.
In this episode we take a look at some of the key talking points ahead of the games:
Have the Russian dopers won after the latest decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport? (2:49)
Russian speed skater Olga Graf's defiant stance (8:41)
North and South Korea's unification for the women's ice hockey (12:52)
Who to keep an eye out for during the games (18:52)
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2018-02-0330 min
SportSpielWinter Olympics Special: Amanda LightfootAlasdair Hooper hosts the second SportSpiel Winter Olympic special as we tick down to PyeongChang 2018 in style.
On this episode we are joined by British biathlete Amanda Lightfoot who has add a difficult journey to the games.
Thanks to federation upheaval in April, Amanda has had to organise pretty much everything in her quest for qualification - all while maintaining a full time training regime.
It has been far from easy but the hard work has more than paid off.
In this one-on-one interview Amanda tells us all about her sport, th...
2018-02-0221 min
SportSpielWinter Olympics Special: Emily SarsfieldAlasdair Hooper hosts the first SportSpiel Winter Olympic special as we tick down to PyeongChang 2018 in style.
On this episode we are joined by Britain's number one ski cross athlete Emily Sarsfield who will be attending her first Olympic Games at the third attempt.
It has been far from an easy journey for Emily to realise her Olympic dream as she missed out on the Vancouver 2010 games after suffering a career threatening injury during the test event.
However, for Sochi 2014 there was to be more agony as she was controversially not selected by...
2018-02-0124 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 18: Georgina UsherAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by 2017 SJA Student Sportswriter of the Year Katie Smith to bring you episode 18 of SportSpiel.
In our first segment we discuss:
England's disastrous Ashes tour in Australia (3:09)
The Australian Open and the controversy surrounding Margaret Court (13:24)
Saudi Arabia's decision to allow women into football stadiums for the first time (29:08)
Our outstanding display of the week award (33:10)
Our feel good story of the week award (35:01)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with 2014 Commonwealth gold medalist, and current CEO of British Fencing, Georgina Usher (36:40).
Georgina tells u...
2018-01-141h 01
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 17: Rosie ClarkeAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 17 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
Our best, worst, funniest, most memorable, game-changing and most inspirational moments of 2017 (2:32)
Our outstanding display of the week award (25:45)
Our feel good story of the week award (27:33)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with British steeplechaser Rosie Clarke (29:39).
Rosie discusses her unusual path into the sport and the rapid progress she has made since switching to the steeplechase just 18 months ago. She also tells us what i...
2017-12-2454 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 16: Stef ReidAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 16 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
Who should or shouldn't be in the running for BBC Sports Personality of the Year (2:41)
Is the IOC's ban on Russia competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics all it seems? (14:11)
Our Outstanding Display of the Week Award (20:46)
Our Feel Good Story of the Week Award (22:24)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with T44 long jump world champion Stef Reid (24:33).
In a wide-ranging interview Stef discusses her career s...
2017-12-101h 00
SportSpielSportSpiel Special: Rainbow Laces, F1 fall-out, football greed and Carrick's cardiac eye-openerAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you a SportSpiel Special looking at some of the biggest sports talking points from the past fortnight.
Here is what is included in today's discussion podcast:
Stonewall's rainbow laces campaign - what more needs to happen to support LGBT fans and players? (2:12)
Was this year's Formula One season a colossal disappointment? (10:24)
Does the BBC's Price of Football study show greed is still paramount at the top end of football? (19:44)
After Michael Carrick's revelation over his heart condition is screening as important as we think it is? (27:14)
Introducing our Outstanding Display...
2017-11-2636 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 15: Stacey CopelandAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 15 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
The awkward - and blatant - sexism on show at the ATP Next Gen Finals launch event (2:56)
The incredible recovery of cyclist Vicky Barnes after a shocking crash left her with severe, paralysis-threatening injuries (8:01)
If Patrice Evra's ill-advised kung-fu kick at a fan spells the end of his footballing career (12:12)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with British boxer Stacey Copeland (17:24).
One week on from her t...
2017-11-1257 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 14: Kay WilsonAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 14 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
Elise Christie's deserved Sportswoman of the Year Award (2:16)
Ellie Downie's Young Sportswoman of the Year triumph (7:22)
Hannah Cockroft's shocking revelations about Para classification tests (9:46)
The Best FIFA Football awards - a glamorous ceremony for the men but not quite the same for the women (17:43)
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with England Rugby star Kay Wilson (25:11).
After announcing her surprise retirement from international rugby earlier in O...
2017-10-2950 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 13: Jack RutterAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 13 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
Will Qatar be stripped of the 2022 FIFA World Cup (2:16)?
Are we obsessed with medal table success after British Swimming had to apologise for the creation of a 'climate of fear' amongst Paralympic athletes (11:57)?
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with Jack Rutter - the captain of the England cerebral palsy football team (18:38).
As a promising youth player at Birmingham City the defender's professional career was taken a...
2017-10-1548 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 12: Jen McIntoshAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 12 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
Is England's Ashes squad selection one of the weakest we've seen (2:15)?
Should Ben Stokes be stripped of the England vice-captaincy and will he be on the Ashes tour (10:00)?
Is British Bobsleigh's latest announcement just a glimmer of good news in a swirl of controversy (12:57)?
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with British rifle shooter Jen McIntosh - Scotland's most decorated female athlete in Commonwealth history (18:04).
She te...
2017-10-0143 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 11: Reece PrescodAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 11 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
Why is Chris Froome not revered and hailed in the same way as other British stars?
Should Russia be banned from the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics?
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with British sprinter Reece Prescod who shot into the public eye with his seventh-placed finish in the 100m at the London 2017 World Championships. At just 21 years of age he has been nominated for the European Athletics male r...
2017-09-1756 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 10: Colin ShieldsAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 10 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
England's shock defeat to the West Indies in the second Test
Heartbreak for England in the Women's Rugby World Cup final
The Badminton World Championships and if UK Sport funding should be reinstated
The ongoing saga between Eniola Aluko, Mark Sampson and the FA
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with Belfast Giants forward Colin Shields. The 37-year-old has enjoyed a stellar career in ice hockey as he...
2017-08-3156 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 9: Katie OrmerodAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 9 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
The end of the glittering careers of Mo Farah and Usain Bolt
Were the London crowd right to boo Justin Gatlin - shouldn't other drug cheats get the same treatment?
The IAAF's decision to bar Isaac Makwala from the 400m final because of 'norovirus'
With the return of the Premier League has the art of defending died a horrible death?
Scotland and Wales' impressive performances at the EuroHockey games
Our...
2017-08-1750 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 8: Marlie PackerAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 8 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
Adam Peaty's global dominance
If the England Women's Cricket World Cup triumph can be a springboard for the sport
Managing team-mates and the role of team orders in Formula 1
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with 2014 Rugby World Cup-winning star Marlie Packer. With the 2017 World Cup due to start on August 9 in Ireland the hopes are high that England can retain their title. Marlie looks ahead to the...
2017-08-0341 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 7: Charlotte GilmartinAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 7 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
If 2019 will be the last ever British Grand Prix at Silverstone
British success at the World Para Athletics Championships including a gold medal and world record for friend of the show Sammi Kinghorn
England cricket's highs and lows - a damaging Test defeat for the men but a World Cup final for the women
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with Winter Olympian and short track speed skater Ch...
2017-07-2053 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 6: Sammi KinghornAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 6 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton coming together in Azerbaijan
Dan Evans' failed drugs test, John McEnroe comparing Serena Williams and Petra Kvitova's comeback
The England U21s losing to Germany on penalties
The British & Irish Lions Test defeat to the All Blacks
Would you refuse an invite to Donald Trump's White House like the Golden State Warriors?
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with Paralympic wheelchair racing star Sa...
2017-06-291h 01
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 5: Niki KovacsAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 5 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
The America's Cup and what next for Britain
The Pittsburgh Penguins retaining the Stanley Cup
The hockey internationals and Alex Danson's 100th goal
England's Under-20 World Cup heroes
Who is the best value goalkeeper?
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with cyclist Niki Kovacs - someone who has had to face numerous battles in order to ride a bike.
After being diagnosed with a childhood condition...
2017-06-161h 05
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 4: Beth BinghamAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 4 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
- Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 adventure
- Tiger Woods' latest challenge
- Arsene Wenger staying on at Arsenal
- Real Madrid's Champions League triumph
- English hockey clubs' European success
- Who has the most embarrassing name in sport?
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with Wales international hockey player Beth Bingham. We discuss her unconventional journey into the sport, winning 50 caps for her country and managing training with...
2017-06-091h 03
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 3: Stacey LittleAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 3 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
- Maria Sharapova - should she have a French Open wildcard?
- Shamed sprinter Ben Johnson putting the 'roid' in android
- Women's FA Cup final - Manchester City show how it's done
- Are the Washington Capitals sport's chief chokers?
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with former West Ham United captain Stacey Little who has just retired after her spell with C & K Basildon. We discuss...
2017-05-1851 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 2: Ollie RobinsonAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 2 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
- Anthony Joshua - is he the greatest?
- Notts County Ladies' liquidation
- Sulley Muntari banned after racial abuse
- Premier League goal of the season
- Athletics world records to be removed?
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with up-and-coming Kent cricketer Ollie Robinson. We discuss his life in cricket, interactions with stars of the game and his hopes for his future career.
Follow...
2017-05-0453 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Episode 1: James-Andrew DavisAlasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 1 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews.
In our first segment we discuss:
- British and Irish Lions squad
- PFA awards and team of the year
- Formula 1 season so far
- James Cracknell
Our feature interview segment in this episode is with British Olympic fencer, and 2014 European foil champion, James-Andrew Davis. We discuss his life, career, competing at two Olympic games and the ongoing problem of the funding cut to British fencing.
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2017-04-2058 min