Shows
Sport and LifeCan you sustain your fitness resolution?Teddy discusses why so many fitness resolutions fall by the wayside before January is out and why more modest - but sustainable - new habits could be the key to a longterm health boost. 2025-01-1407 minSport and LifeTeddy’s Festive Food and Fitness TipsTeddy talks through some festive food and fitness tips to maximise fun and prevent derailing you too far from the healthy track. Leaning into meat (or plant protein etc) and veg (fibre) is a big one!2024-12-2411 minSport and LifeChairman of Gloucester Rugby Club Martin St QuintonTeddy sits down for a conversation with Gloucester Rugby Chairman and Chairman of The Cheltenham Racecourse Martin St Quinton. In a revealing chat, Martin explains why pro rugby union and horse racing are in very different states of financial health - and how he thinks rugby can become more sustainable. 2024-12-2036 min
Training with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 27 - Elite Fitness Comes at a CostThis week Teddy runs through his experiences of working with former elite athletes and reflects on why he believes trying to train at that intensity is not conducive to a healthy and fit older age.2024-11-2808 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 26 - How Are You Breathing?Teddy runs through how your style of breathing can profoundly affect your health and fitness and whether you suffer from anxiety and muscle tension.2024-11-2108 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 25 - Triple Tonic TheoryThis week Teddy explains his Triple Tonic health and fitness philosophy and why exercising outdoors with other humans maximises the benefits of working out. 2024-11-1411 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 24 - Is Tracking Our Sleep Keeping Us Awake?Sleep is foundational for our physical and psychological health. But in this episode Teddy discusses research and the testimony of sleep therapists that suggests tracking our sleep may be counterproductive to the goal of being in a restful and relaxed state. 2024-11-0712 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 23 - Difficult Stuff and Brain BuildingIn this episode Teddy discusses neuroscience findings about the importance of doing difficult things for our cognitive function and emotional resilience. And how this principle might make us switch up our exercise routines - for our brain benefits.2024-10-3108 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 22 - The Case for CoffeeIn this episode Teddy talks about the health benefits of drinking coffee and the evidence that debunks some of the myths suggesting it's bad for you.2024-10-2409 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 21 - The Importance of Hope in Health and FitnessTeddy explains the dangers of cynicism in our lives, including for our health and fitness. He introduces Dr Jamil Zaki's concept of hope and how that can help people realise a healthier and fitter tomorrow. 2024-10-1709 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 20 - Buying Stuff Won't Make you Fitter!Teddy reviews research that suggest we're spending an increasing amount of money on fitness equipment - but we're not getting fitter...2024-10-1007 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 19 - They're Not the Same Thing!This week Teddy talks about how modern life increasingly lures us into confusing what is convenient with what is actually good for you, and the importance of not always taking the easy option. 2024-10-0310 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 18 - Like Money in the BankTeddy talks through how people who move little and often end up in far better place long term that those who don't - similar to those who save a little and often versus those who spend their salary every month. 2024-09-2610 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 17 - It's Never Too LateTeddy runs through the research that proves people can get fitter and stronger deep into old age and why it exposes a dangerous myth.2024-09-1709 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 16 - Muscles Make Us HealthyIn this episode Teddy debunks myths and stereotypes around the pursuit of muscle, i.e. resistance training - and runs through all the health benefits associated with lifting weights.2024-09-1210 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 15 - Is Self Care Selfish?In this episode Teddy examines the statement 'Self-Care is Not Selfish' and how you view the concept depends upon your stage of life and commitments2024-09-0513 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 14 - Back in the GameTeddy talks about how he used the principal of overload to get back playing football after two years off with a succession of injuries.2024-08-2211 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 13 - Fantastic FibreIn this episode Teddy looks at the health benefits of eating fibre (fruit and veg) and how you could build up your daily intake. 2024-08-1906 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 12 - Run Your Own ExperimentsIn this episode Teddy talks about how in a world of unlimited health advice it's important to run your own tests to see what the big wins are for you.2024-08-0210 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 11 - Avoid the Sit ShowIn this episode Teddy talks about how inject some movement into your daily life whilst boosting your health and hopefully happiness too.2024-07-1511 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 10 - Work Out to Eat LessIn this episode Teddy discusses powerful research that suggests exercise can help people maintain or lose weight by encouraging more appropriate appetite levels.2024-07-0806 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 9 - Regular ExercisersIn this podcast, Teddy talks about a common misconception among sedentary people about regular exercisers: that they always feel energised and motivated to workout. Teddy explains what regular exercisers have figured out about how the relationship between exercise and feeling good works and how they use that knowledge to be consistent. 2024-06-2605 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 8 - Movement and Mental HealthTeddy talks about how exercise has a profound and sustained positive effect on mental health.2024-06-1709 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 7 - Triple WhammyIn this episode Teddy talks about his triple whammy health boost: exercising outdoors with friends.2024-06-1409 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 6 - The Beautiful Power NapTeddy takes a look at the research into the cognitive and physiological benefits of short naps - especially if, like him, you fail to get the recommended seven hours solid sleep a night. 2024-05-2610 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 5 - Weights V CardioTeddy talks about how tribalism can lead to people missing out on types of exercise that bring big health and fitness benefits - plus looks at the research about what type of workout is best if you're looking to lose fat.2024-05-2010 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 4 - Protein PropagandaThis week Teddy explores the research into eating more protein and whether or not it can really help you lose weight.2024-05-1509 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 3 - Do What You LikeThis week Teddy talks about the importance of finding a health and fitness routine that you actually like!
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2024-05-0810 minSport and LifeMessage from Teddy - new podcastHello! Teddy here. Thank you for your support listening to Sport and Life all these years! I have now started a new fitness and healthy lifestyle podcast - Training with Teddy - to complement my work as a Fitness and Lifestyle Coach.
You can find the new pod here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4akKJ3Dfube0mwtGpDntXt
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-with-teddy/id1742737023
To Follow me on X: @teddydraper
Inst: @teddydrapersport
For details of my remote fitness and lifestyle...2024-05-0301 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 2 - Working Out OutdoorsThis week Teddy talks about how you can get a double whammy of benefits by taking your workout routine outdoors.2024-04-2910 minTraining with TeddyTraining with Teddy - Episode 01 - Why Bother?Teddy talks about motivation to exercise and how finding your personal 'why' might be the key to overcoming the resistance to expend effort. 2024-04-2310 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom Talk Top 5 German PlayersIn light of the sad passing of Andreas Brehme, Sports broadcasters Tom and Teddy run through their top 5 German players since 1990.
Ballack, Voller, Klinsmann, Klose, Lahm, Ozil and more are discussed.
#podcast #football #soccer #germanfootballers #germanfootball #bundesliga2024-02-2348 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom Talk Top 5 All-time Manchester United PlayersSports broadcasters Teddy (a Man United fan) and Tom ( a Sunderland fan) run through their top 5 Manchester United players since 1990.
Hughes, Cantona, Rooney, Cole and Ferdinand all get a mention.
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#football #soccer #manchesterunited #mufc #cantona #ronaldo #rooney2024-02-1654 minSport and LifeReflo Co-Founder Rory Macfadyen on his Top 5 Southampton PlayersRory Macfadyen is co-founder of Reflo - the sustainable performancewear brand that turns single-use plastics destined for landfill and discarded coffee grounds into technical sports apparel.
In this episode, Rory chats to Teddy and Tom about the brand and how the England captain Harry Kane has come on board as a brand ambassador.
Rory is also a huge Southampton fan and he runs his through his top-5 Saints players of all-time. Messrs Le Tissier and Benali obviously feature, but some surprises too.
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#football #90sfootball #reflo #sustainability #sustainableclothing2024-02-0935 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom Talk Shock Football TransfersAfter a relatively quiet January Transfer Window, Teddy and Tom reminisce about some of the shock transfers of yesteryear. As ever, big focus on 90s football.
The 'White Feather,' Figo and 'The Bald Eagle' feature as does Tino Asprilla's move to a black-and-white-wearing NE club that DIDN'T happen.
The fellas are pleased to announce this week that the podcast has begun a collaboration with the d-rock clothing brand. Big thank you to Rumni and his team for offering listeners 35 % off with the discount code SAL35 at https://d-rock.uk/
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#transfers...2024-02-0246 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom's Best January TransfersSports Broadcasters reflect on 21 years of the January Transfer Window - and pick their best January signings.
#football #podcast #transferwindow #transfers #90sfootball
2024-01-3048 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom Talk Football PresentsWith Christmas in the air, Sports broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their favourite football-related presents.
Pencil cases, shirts, shell suits, Subbuteo and more discussed.
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To sign up to Teddy's FREE health and fitness newsletter for the new year: https://drapermedia.co.uk/training-with-teddy2023-12-2034 minSport and LifeTeddy Solo Pod: Do fitness goals need to be specific?Teddy talks about SMART goals, particularly the specific element. Vital for athletes but do everyday people need them just to get fitter and stronger? Is not incorporating regular exercise into their lives not the key?
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2023-12-1304 minSport and LifeTom and Teddy On The Man Utd-Sunderland ConnectionSports Broadcasters Tom and Teddy discuss footballers and managers who've represented Manchester United and Sunderland over the past 30 years.
Roy Keane, Dwight Yorke, John O'Shea and more!
To join the conversation on X: @teddydraper & @tomwhitemedia
2023-12-0848 minSport and LifeTeddy's Solo Health Podcast: The Wellbeing Benefits of MinimalismAs we enter the season of giving - and receiving - stuff, Teddy runs through new research revealing the health benefits of de-cluttering.
Teddy is releasing a FREE health and fitness newsletter in 2024 and will be available for remote personal training for busy men - sign up here: https://drapermedia.co.uk/training-with-teddy
2023-12-0702 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom's World 5aside TeamsSports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their World 5aside teams - selecting global players from 1990 onwards.
To join the conversation on X: @teddydraper @tomwhitemedia2023-12-0139 minSport and LifeTeddy Solo Pod: Laugh Your Way to Good HealthIn this short solo edition Teddy talks about research into the health and relaxation boosting effects of laughter. Teddy also explains how his schedule as a sports broadcaster sometimes prevents him 'having a laugh' with mates and that's when he turns to comedy.
Teddy will be releasing a FREE newsletter for busy men looking to get fitter and healthier in 2024 - sign up here: https://drapermedia.co.uk/
And he'll also be offering a remote personal training service to a small group of gents. Email hello@drapermedia.co.uk to find out more. 2023-11-3005 minSport and LifeTony Wrighton on Avoiding Burnout and His QPR HeroesTony Wrighton is a TV and radio broadcaster, podcaster and author specialising in NLP and health and wellbeing.
Tony worked with Teddy and Tom at Sky Sports for many years and in this episode the men talk: swimming in the sea, sleep, burnout and social connection. PLUS Tony runs through his 5 Queens Park Rangers heroes.
To find out more about Tony's books, podcast and courses: https://www.tonywrighton.com/2023-11-2448 minSport and LifeFormer England Footballer Carlton PalmerTom and Teddy talk football - past and present - with former England, West Brom, Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United, Southampton, Nottingham Forest and Coventry midfielder Carlton Palmer. 2023-11-171h 05Sport and LifeTeddy's Health and Fitness Tips: SleepAs well being a sports broadcaster, co-host of the pod Teddy is a also a sports science graduate and qualified personal trainer.
In this episode he runs through his tips on sleep after 20 years of shift work on radio and TV.
To follow Teddy and/or to contact him about his remote personal training service: @teddydrapersport on Instagram or email hello@drapermedia.co.uk
#sleep #caffeine #daylight #exercise2023-11-1407 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom's Top 5 DribblersSports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White discuss their top 5 dribblers with contributions from viewers/listeners.
Messi, Maradona, Ronaldo (both), Romario, Kinkladze and more are mentioned!
To join the conversation online follow the lads on X: @TeddyDraper and @tomwhitemedia2023-11-1044 minSport and LifeTom and Teddy's All-time Premier League 11sSports broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White pick their all-time Premier League 11s.
To join the conversation, comment here or head to @TeddyDraper and @tomwhitemedia on Twitter.
#football #podcast #premierleague #footballhistory2023-11-0353 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom's Top 5 GoalkeepersSports Broadcasters Tom White and Teddy Draper run through their favourite goalkeepers.
Schmeichel, Campos, Higuita and many goalkeeping greats discussed!
To join the conversation on X: @tomwhitemedia &
@TeddyDraper2023-10-2750 minSport and LifeScottish Football Special With Scott Agnew and Steven Dick: Founders of The Fitness GroupScott and Steven Founded The Fitness Group in 2018. It's now become the UK’s leading personal training course provider and they’ve most recently racked up an impressive £1.3m in turnover, following consistent year-on-year growth. See https://www.thefitnessgrp.co.uk for more on the company.
The pair met playing football at school and have been best friends ever since, sharing a deep-rooted passion for sport and fitness.
They launched the business whilst Scott was playing professional football in Scottish League One for Stranraer, as an attacking midfielder. Scott is now manager of Stranraer.
The gents chat to Tom and Teddy about the...2023-10-2042 minSport and LifeTom and Teddy's Top 5 English FootballersSports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White discuss their top 5 English footballers with superb contributions from listeners.
To join the discussion online on X/Twitter: @teddydraper @tomwhitemedia2023-10-131h 01Sport and LifeNewcastle United Special with Sports Broadcaster & Author Pete GravesSports broadcaster Pete Graves chats to Tom and Teddy about his new Newcastle-United-themed book Here to Compete. The book is out at the end of October. Pete also runs through his top 5 Newcastle heroes - who are all strikers! Tom asks a quiz question about the opening of the new Wembley too and the boys discuss a Newcastle 'football scenario.'
To follow on X/Twitter and join the conversation: @petegravestv @tomwhitemedia @teddydraper2023-10-051h 09Sport and LifeFootball's Hardest MenSports broadcasters Tom White and Teddy Draper run thru their top 5 hardest footballers - the fair but tough men past and present.
To contribute to the conversation on X (Twitter) @tomwhitemedia @TeddyDraper2023-09-291h 00Sport and LifeTeddy and Tom's Biggest Surprises in FootballSports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White discuss the biggest surprises they've seen in football - including shock trophy winners, managerial moves, transfers and goals.
To follow and contribute on Twitter/X: @teddydraper @tomwhitemedia2023-09-221h 02Sport and LifeTeddy and Tom Talk Goal PoachersSports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White discuss their top 5 Goal Poachers and run through listeners' contributions. Teddy also asks a quiz question about a teenager who moved to the Champions of England in 1991. 2023-09-1552 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom talk Forgotten Premier League PlayersSports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their top 5 'Forgotten Premier League players' with fantastic contributions from listeners.
From William Prunier to Maicon expect to be reminded of some PL stars and some forgotten support acts.
To add to the discussion, comment below or contact Tom and Teddy on Twitter: @tomwhitemedia @TeddyDraper2023-09-0842 minSport and LifeTom and Teddy's 5 Best Football TransfersIt's deadline day week in the UK - football's summer transfer window crashes shut Friday night. To mark it, Tom and Teddy talk through their most significant signings - an eclectic range of players discussed, including a traditional right winger from Middlesbrough, a flamboyant Frenchman and a charismatic German.2023-08-3155 minSport and LifeSports Broadcasters Teddy and Tom Talk Through Their 5 Favourite Central Midfielders of All TimeTeddy Draper and Tom White discuss their top five central midfielders of all time. Messrs Gascoigne, Keane, Modric and many more are mentioned and debated!2023-08-181h 03Sport and LifeTeddy and Tom on Their Top 5 WingersSports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their top 5 football wingers. They run through another football scenario and talk about a quiz question set by Teddy.
To follow Tom @tomwhitemedia
Teddy: @teddydrapersport (Insta) @drapersport on X (Twitter).
2023-08-1152 minSport and LifeTeddy and Tom's Favourite Strike PartnershipsSports broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their favourite strike partnerships - drawn from English, Scottish and international football - and Tom poses a quiz question.
2023-08-0446 minSport and LifeSports Broadcaster Tom White: Tom's Sunderland HeroesTom White has been a Sky Sports presenter for well over a decade. Tom is joining the podcast as a cohost and to kick off the weekly chats with Teddy, he runs through his top 5 Sunderland heroes of all time. 2023-07-241h 06Sport and LifePro Padel Player Tia NortonTia Norton, from Leamington Spa, was the first female professional padel player in the UK and is currently British number 1. She won the inaugural Pro Padel League for 'Las Vegas' in Tampa, Florida this summer.
Tia spoke to Teddy as she was preparing to head to Italy for her next tournament.
To follow Tia on Instagram: @tianortonx2023-07-1820 minSport and LifeLukaku Rare Prioritising of Happiness over MoneyTeddy reflects on the news this week that Romelu Lukaku is willing to take a £ 1 million pay cut to permanently move to Inter Milan. Is it a rare example of a person choosing happiness over financial reward in an era where more money is often presented as the key factor in ever decision - above happiness and even morals/ideals. Teddy also announces details of a cohost joining the podcast.2023-07-1212 minSport and LifeKeith Irvine: Personal Trainer, CrossFitter & Nutritional TherapistKeith has been a Personal Trainer for more than a decade, currently working out of Super Training Gym in Bishops Cleeve.
He's a nutritional therapist and has competed in CrossFit events. He's also taken part in body building, boxing and weight lifting.
Teddy is employing Keith - who's qualified as an Olympic Lifting Instructor - to hone his technique.
For more about Keith - or to book a session: https://keithirvinept.co.uk/2023-05-1457 minSport and LifeDr Maxim Draper On TestosteroneMax is a GP in North East England. Following testicular cancer and viral meningitis, Max suffered significant and progressive mental and physical challenges, which were eventually connected to low testosterone. Here we talk in depth about testosterone: what is is, what a symptoms manifest from low testosterone and how to get levels checked/adjusted.
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For a free mentoring session with Anthony Astbury of The Whole Man Academy: https://go.once.hub.com/wholemanacademy2023-02-271h 05Sport and LifeDr Mark Draper on Vitamin B12 and MagnesiumDr Mark Draper is GP and Nutritionist specialising in micro nutrition. In this conversation we talk about the function/importance of Vitamin B12 and Magnesium, what symptoms of any deficiency might be be and how to make our levels replete once again. The Vitamin B12 conversation is of particular relevance to vegans and vegetarians.2023-02-0655 minSport and LifeDr Mark Draper on Vitamin DDr Mark Draper is a former anaesthetist who's been a General Practitioner for more than 30 years. He's also trained as a nutritionist and has run courses in nutrition with a special focus on micronutrition.
Here we discuss the importance of Vitamin D3 and supplementation in the UK during winter (and possibly all year around) relative to variables like lifestyle, skin pigmentation, amount of clothing an individual wears etc. Relative to seasonality we talk about the possibility of banking vitamin D3, but the dance between getting enough sunlight without suffering sunburn and/or skin damage.
We al...2023-01-1344 minSport and LifeTeddy's Lessons from Sport and Life in 2022Teddy sits down to run through some of the lessons he learned in 2022 from the podcast guests - from health and fitness, to finance, to courage development through BMXing, to digital etiquette and lots more.
Thank you for all who appeared on the podcast and to all of you who listened.
Happy New Year.
For the free mentoring session with Anthony Astbury of The Wholeman Academy: https:go.one.hub.com/wholemanacademy2023-01-0426 min
Sport and LifeTeddy Speaking about his career as a TV Presenter on The Cheapheat PodcastHost Teddy Draper chats to Cheat Heat Productions Podcast presenter Maurice Shortall about his career in sports journalism and TV presenting - including living and working in Ohio, USA.
Check out Maurice's podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EcTHHscSQTStezxpyjtqg2022-05-1640 minSport and LifeSinger/ Song Writer JJ DraperJJ Draper is a singer/song writer.
He's playing this Saturday, October 2nd at The Camden Assembly in London.
JJ's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ee7dtYPnmTZDPdqgeBbhC
Social media: @iamjjdraper2021-09-2957 minSport and LifeA career in Sports Journalism/TVThis is a conversation I - sports broadcaster Teddy Draper - had with The Whole Man Academy about my career, from a newspaper in the US to Sky Sports in the UK and also my approach to health and wellbeing.
Hope you enjoy!
Video of this chat here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQL6dCO7Eeg2021-07-011h 04Sport and LifeFootballers In The Mind's Eye April 15 2021Run through answers to the below football scenario posted on Twitter March 26, 2021:
"Footballers In the Mind's Eye
Striker pulls into hole & then turns and slides a pass down the side of the left-centre half for their fellow forward to run onto and score. Who's the striker in the hole?
For me, Teddy Sheringham."2021-04-1518 minSport and LifeDr Mark Draper on COVID-19 and optimising immune systemsDr Mark Draper - my father - is a GP in the Cotswolds.
He was previously an an anaesthetist and has worked in nutrition with a focus on micro-nutrition and trace elements like selenium and zinc.
Here we discuss antibody research in the British Medical Journal that indicates more Europeans may have been exposed to coronavirus than was previously thought.
And we discuss ways to optimise our immune systems to stave off not only covid but regular seasonal coughs and colds. On the note we discuss a new supplement from Cytoplan.co.uk, Im...2020-09-281h 04Sport and LifeSinger-songwriter JJ DraperMy brother, JJ Draper talking about the complexities of the modern music industry and the destructive effect of the pandemic on artists' ability to make a living.
JJ also had COVID-19 in February/March and talks about the post viral fatigue he's had since.
He's got a new song out too: https://open.spotify.com/album/5rIxCeDUks5RoqBRbu9iGR?si=vNiUpbv1TJurCwJY_MEnPw2020-09-161h 04Sport and LifeBoxer Dillian Whyte's DefeatHeavyweight contender Dillian Whyte lost to Alexander Povetkin at the weekend.
Just a few thoughts here on why I still believe Dillian's life story and boxing success remains inspirational irrespective of the result.
Also a nod to a friend of the podcast Isaac Chamberlain's return to the ring after nearly two years out.
If you enjoy these style pods, please let me know - @eddraper81 on Twitter or @ed_draper81 on Instagram.2020-08-2419 minSport and LifeBellator Light-Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion Ryan BaderRyan Bader is Bellator MMA's Light-heavyweight AND Heavyweight Champion.
He defends his light-heavy title on Saturday 3AM in the UK on Sky Sports Action & Sky Sports Mix.
Ryan was formerly an elite wrestler and and competed for Arizona State University.2020-08-1826 minSport and LifeBoxing Analyst and Motivational Speaker Spencer Fearon.Spencer - aka Master Knowledge online - is a former boxing, boxing trainer, promoter, historian and analyst.
He's also a motivational speaker.
He co-hosts a boxing podcast called The Fight is Right.
We worked together co-hosting Sky Sports' boxing podcast, Toe-2-Toe for nearly three years, 2014 to the end of 2016. 2020-08-1249 minSport and LifeFootballers In The Mind's Eye August 10Below is a football scenario I posted on twitter - @eddraper81 - on July 30 2020. On this podcast I run through my social media friend's suggestion to the hypothetical. Please let me know if you enjoy this. I'm reviving it as a friend, who's a similar age to me, said it fired up his imagination thinking of current players and former stars.
Footballers In The Mind's Eye:
Picture a two-footed player?
Who'd you see?
For me, it's still David Ginola. But Mason Greenwood pops up in the brain a close second.
...2020-08-1020 minSport and LifeFormer MMA Fighter and Analyst Josh ThomsonJosh Thomson was a longtime contender in the UFC and Bellator in mixed martial arts.
He was a lightweight champion in Strikeforce.
He's now an analyst and commentator and speaks here about his experiences at Bellator's comeback card (in the Bubble) at the Mohegan Sun Resort in Connecticut, USA.
2020-08-0755 minSport and LifeBoxer Anthony FowlerAs an amateur boxer, Anthony Fowler won Commonwealth Gold, World Championship bronze and competed at the Rio Olympics.
As a pro his record - at the time of recording - stands at 12-1. He's set to fight Adam Harper at the 'Matchroom Square Garden' on August 7 2020.
Outside of boxing, Anthony has a property business and promotes CBD Oil, which he credits for a huge boost in his well-being. 2020-07-3134 minSport and LifeGloucester Boxer Riiddy Riidy Riival (aka Akeem Ennis-Brown)Riiddy Riidy Riival (birth name Akeem Ennis-Brown) goes for the British and Commonwealth Boxing titles on September 1 - broadcast free to air on IFL TV Youtube channel for UK viewers. It will be on ESPN in the USA.
Riidy is 24 and has an undefeated record of 13-0. You can follow him on Twitter @RiidyRiival2020-07-2358 minSport and LifePresident of Bellator MMA Scott CokerScott has been the President of Bellator since 2014. Previously he founded and ran Strikeforce. He has a background in Taekwondo.
Bellator returns for its first show since the pandemic began this Friday night (Saturday AM) in the UK. And this is an interview with Scott for Sky Sports talking about the logistical complexities involved. 2020-07-2226 minSport and LifeNick Housden - Head of Talent ID at Cheltenham Town Football ClubNick is a youth football coach at Cheltenham Town and is head of Talent ID at the club. He is also a Bridge Football Academy Director, which works with young players who’ve been released from pro clubs and tries to earn them a second chance.2020-07-2043 minSport and LifeFormer English Champion Boxer Adam Harper on comeback FightFormer English Super Welterweight Champion Adam Harper, from Tewkesbury, who's returning to boxing after a 23-month layoff.
Adam's brain scans were reviewed and he's been allowed to box again. He takes on former Commonwealth amateur champion Anthony Fowler live
on Sky Sports on August 8th. 2020-07-1725 minSport and LifeJames Golden Fitness ExpertJames Golden has 20 years experience in the fitness business, including training professional athletes and running his own gyms.
Now he has personal clients and mainly works out of Daylesford Organic Farm in the Cotswolds. His areas of specialism are in weight management and performance training.
James' website: www.thefitnesspro.co.uk2020-07-1535 minSport and LifeBroadcaster and NBA Presenter Jaydee DyerJaydee is a national sports broadcaster in the UK, currently reporting for Sky Sports News and presenting Sky's NBA basketball coverage.
He helps communities in the Caribbean and Africa through his own philanthropic organization: https://thejaydeedyerfoundation.org.uk/about-us.
He's a passionate campaigner for equality and a public supporter of the global Black Lives Matter movement.
Like me, Jaydee's first TV job was in small-town America - Arizona, in his case. 2020-07-151h 02Sport and LifeEngland Footballer Lianne SandersonLianne has won 50 England caps, scoring 15 goals for her country. She's had a storied club career in football that so far has included time at Arsenal making her debut at 14), Chelsea, Espanyol, DC United and Juventus. She's also a Manchester United fan and we talk about her hero, Eric Cantona in this episode. Lianne was the first openly gay player in the England's Women team and has a strong advocate for equality for all - particularly in relation to sexuality and skin colour. 2020-07-091h 06Sport and LifeTania Swift Early Years PD and Wellbeing SpecialistTania specialises in Early Years Physical Development of children and Health and Wellbeing. She's the author of Learning through Movements. You can find out more about her work and upcoming publications at www.binspireduk.co.uk. In this conversation Tania shares her thoughts on how parents should approach the new challenge of becoming pseudo-teachers during the pandemic.2020-07-071h 00Sport and LifeMMA Fighter Michael "Venom" PageMichael competes in Bellator and has a 17-1 record at the time of the interview. He also has background in kick boxing and boxing and supports Manchester United in football.
Here we also talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and the quest for equality for all. 2020-07-0352 minSport and LifeHeather Hardy Ex Boxing World Champion & current MMA FighterHeather Hardy is a former WBO Feather weight champion boxer and is also an MMA Fighter. She’s a mother and lives in Brooklyn, New York.2020-06-2428 minSport and LifeLekan Obiora Software Test Analyst and Aspiring Pro BoxerLekan holds a degree in a Mechanical Engineering and a prospering career as a Software Test Analyst at Sky.
But in his spare time, he’s been working towards his dream of becoming a professional boxer and was on the verge of getting his license when the global pandemic put his plans on hold.
Lekan was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria before moving to Glasgow, Scotland at the age of 13. He talks candidly about the racism he’s faced and his thoughts on the surge in public support for the Black Lives Matter movement.2020-06-1951 minSport and LifeCheltenham Town FC Club Secretary and Director Paul GodfreyPaul Godrey is Club Secretary of Cheltenham Town Football Club. He's also a historian of the club. Here we talk about the financial and logistical challenges of lockdown and Cheltenham's involvement in the impending League Two playoffs. Also discuss the feasibility of lower league football being played next season if the coronavirus pandemic still prevents fans from attending. 2020-06-1738 minSport and LifeDr Mark Draper on optimizing our immune systemsDr Mark Draper - my father - is a GP in England and has been a medical doctor for 40+ years. He's also a qualified nutritionist and helps design supplements.
His keen area of focus are trace elements - particularly selenium, which he believes is detrimentally low in UK soil.
Here we talk about ways we can optimize our immune system at this time of a pandemic and in the future.
2020-06-1444 minSport and LifeFormer Boxer and Motivational Speaker Spencer FearonSpencer Fearon an ex boxer, promoter and historian and is also a motivational speaker. Spencer was early supporter of the BlackLivesMatter movement and a campaigner for equality.2020-06-1150 minSport and LifeDan Lawrence Head of Performance for Matchroom BoxingDan Lawrence, @Perform365 on social media, has worked with a raft of elite athletes including boxers and NFL Players.
He's Head Of Performance for Matchroom Boxing working with fighters including John Ryder and Conor Benn.
Here we talk about the challenges of coaching boxers and everyday civilians remotely during lockdown. Talk about the importance of creating discipline around a daily routine during lockdown including switching off from devices and protecting sleep. Also, discuss whether the coranvirus crisis will spark a sustained interest in health and wellbeing in the UK public. 2020-06-071h 00Sport and LifeJames Pope, Direcor of InspireEDucate and Inner Armour on Positive PsychologyJames Pope is a former headteacher, who's now working as a positive psychology coach with education professionals, the police, military and others
Here we talk about the philosophy of positive psychology and how taking a proactive approach to having good mental health can help us all perform well - in sport and life. That's opposed to the reactive approach of waiting until we have an issue or reach a breakdown point. A key focus is how we recover from past trauma and deal with memories that may be impeding us, consciously or subconsciously.
For more i...2020-06-051h 06Sport and LifeFormer Boxing World Champion Tony BellewTony Bellew won a world title at cruiserweight. contended and light-heavyweight and twice beat David Haye at heavyweight.
Here he talks about his love of MMA and the potential for boxers and MMA fighters to compete against each other.
2020-05-3034 minSport and LifeAdventurer Paula ReidPaula was the 3rd British and 14th International Woman to Ski Full Distance from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole - a 1000 KM trek - and has completed an impressive list of other challenges.
She is also an expert and consultant in the field of adventure psychology.
Here we talk about how the concept of 'going knowingly into the unknown' can be useful in everyday life right now as we encounter the uncertainty brought on by the global pandemic.
To find out more about Paula and her work head to https://www...2020-05-261h 00Sport and LifeDr Ranulf Crook on coronavirus and optimising immune systems.Ran is a GP in Gloucestershire and co-founder of the Cotswold Optimal Health Clinic. Talk about the situation he’s facing currently with coronavirus and his tips for maximising health and immunity.2020-05-1950 minSport and LifeDr Mark Draper on Coronavirus (2)My father, Dr Mark Draper is a medical doctor (GP) in the UK and researcher into micro nutrition. Here we answer general questions ( from social media) about Coronavirus and discuss the importance of selenium in bolstering our immune systems.2020-04-0443 minSport and LifeDr Mark Draper on CoronavirusMy father, Dr Mark Draper has been a medical doctor 40 years and currently works as a GP in the Cotswolds. He’s also qualified in nutrition and has helped design supplements. Here we talk about what the medical service in the UK is experiencing during the Coronavirus outbreak, symptoms, boosting immunity, considerations for who does childcare and how we might know when ‘normal’ life can resume.2020-03-2058 min