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Voices for Voices®The Two Sides of Every Gold Medal: Oksana Baiul Opens Up | (Ep 317)The Two Sides of Every Gold Medal: Oksana Baiul Opens Up | (Ep 317)Gold medals have two sides—the gleaming face everyone sees, and the shadow side few glimpse. In this powerful conversation, 1994 Olympic figure skating champion Oksana Baiul reveals both.From her extraordinary journey beginning as a four-year-old skater in the Soviet Union to her historic Olympic victory in Lillehammer, Baiul shares the determination behind her success. With remarkable candor, she recounts competing with serious injuries, improvising during her gold medal performance, and the surreal moment she realized her life had forever changed. "What is th...
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Behind The Medal PodcastEpisode 36: Wobbie WilliamsHiya!
Welcome to Episode number 36 of everyone’s favourite podcast!
We do have some running content for you dotted in amongst some other manic chat about Amazon drivers and giving birth and stuff!
Gary falls slightly in love with his ‘Hero of the Week' Can Dean FINALLY get full points on ‘5Karaoke’? All topped off with a sprinkle of ginger wisdom!
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2021-04-1342 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 35: Horticultural LawGood morning, good afternoon or good evening. When ever you are listening, hello and we hope you are all ok!
Would you believe it, we actually have some running content for you! What a treat.
So dive in to this lovely episode and see what Dean is getting up to and also to see what Gary is shouting into his phone during this new installment of 5Karaoke!
As always you can get in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram @behindthemedal.
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2021-03-2236 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 34: Liver or Kidney Spots.Hiya.
Check this out, we are a running based podcast and this week we actually have some running content for you!
We both got out and did some good miles and had an epiphany about running again!
But don't panic, there is still plenty of our infamous nonsense too along with 5karaoke and ginger wisdom.
Don't forget to come say hello on Twitter and Instagram @behindthemedal.
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2021-02-2043 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 33: Spunky FeetHello.
It’s our two year anniversary so we recorded an episode to celebrate and this one feels like a mad fever dream or something! So get ready to digest this episode of weird!
We sum up how you could spend your time better than listening to this podcast, Gary tries his hand at reviewing a foot nourishing sock pack and Dean gives out what could finally be the one to break Gary’s brain!
Thanks so much for sticking with us for two years. Plenty more to come. We love ya. Happy birt...
2021-02-1338 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode32: Wotsit DickHappy New Year you gorgeous lot!We finally got together (virtually) and recorded some more nonsense for you!
It’s been a tough start to the year, so stick your headphones in and join us for half an hour of escapism by listening to two hairy blokes rambling about self care, offensive names and even a little bit about running!Dean’s ‘Ginger wisdom’ makes a welcome return and Gary also introduces a brand new feature 5Karaoke’
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2021-01-3141 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 31: Organised Chaos.Ho ho ho. Merry Christmas!
Welcome to our last episode of 2020. What a year it’s been eh?!
Join us for a quick round up of this annus horribilis and we talk about our aims and goals for a whole new year in 2021.
There’s also extra special editions of Hero of the week and Ginger Wisdom and the worst version of 12 days of Christmas you will ever hear.
Thanks for sticking with us through 31 episodes. There will be plenty more to come in the new year.
All we...
2020-12-1847 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 30: Stonehenge Winds Me UpHiya!
It's our 30th episode! So as we are in our dirty thirty's, Gary moan's about technology for 10 minutes and Dean teaches us some facts about the number 30.Also thrown in are your favourite features 'Hero of the Week' and a particularly strange edition of 'Ginger Wisdom'
You can get in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram @behindthemedal. Please subscribe to our podcast from where you're listening and give us a like and review it really helps us out!
Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand and...
2020-11-2841 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 29: Sexy GorillaHiya!
Do you remember us? We are the two northern idiots who shout about running and make immature gags and stuff. We thought we better release some more content for you!
Sorry it took us so long, but here we are, in the midst of lockdown 2.0, getting together virtually to shout into our microphones for you about where we've been and if we are still alive. We dug out some of your favourite features for you to enjoy too.
As always, get in touch with us on Twitter and instagram @BehindTheMedal i...
2020-11-1034 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 8: On The Tear With Michael BallHello. It's us. We're back! Did you miss us?
I's been a while so we thought we would check back in to see how you're doing and fill you in with how we're doing and if we completed the April challenge..
Included for free in this episode is Hero of the week which takes an unexpected turn.
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, give us a like, comment, if you enjoyed the show, leave us a nice review and come and say hello to us on Twitter and instagram @BehindTheMedal, we love...
2020-05-1600 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 7: Manchester Marathon / Prawn of NegativityMORE CONTENT!!!
In the first half we recorded on the day of what should have been the Manchester Marathon (RIP) so Gary pretends he is running the last 10k of the Marathon and documents his marathon morning.In the second half Dean kicks off with cyclists.
PLUS
Alan Bennett runs a 10k.
Ginger wisdom is like pulling teeth!
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2020-04-1100 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 6: High School MusicalYo Self Isolators!
Hope we are all ok and keeping safe and washing our hands.
Some more podcast action for you.
Gary has finally re-discovered his running mojo doing the April virtual race challenge (link below) Dean is flying round South Manchester covered in lycra and running weights.And Alan Bennett is taking part in his first ever 10k! All washed down with a glass of 'Ginger Wisdom'
Enjoy!If you want to take part in the race at your pace April challenge, copy this link htt...
2020-04-0300 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 5: 5.97 seconds.Hello fellow lock downers.
Hope we are all ok and keeping safe and clean!
Here is a brand spanking new episode for you to pass some of your self isolation time with! We hear another chapter from the hugely popular Alan Bennett diary and we hear another chapter from Gary's not so popular diary!
Plus the usual chit chat and a sprinkling of ginger wisdom to top it off. Enjoy!
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2020-03-3000 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 4: Kate Winslet's boobsHiya again!
This self isolation is doing wonders for the fans of this podcast, here is some more content for you!!
Dean finally figured out how to play the second part of the long lost Alan Bennett marathon memoirs, Gary reads us more from his self isolation diary and there is a no contact edition of ginger wisdom!
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2020-03-2000 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 3: Send NudesHello.
Welcome to a brand new fully disinfected episode of the Behind The Medal Podcast.
Deep from the depths of self isolation we want to provide you with our standard nonsense amongst the chaos of the real world.
Gary has started a self isolation diary and Dean listens intently.
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, give us a like, comment, if you enjoyed the show, leave us a nice review and come and say hello to us on Twitter and instagram @BehindTheMedal.
Music with thanks to; T...
2020-03-1900 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 2: Wash Your BowlHiya.
Welcome to a brand new, fresh, newborn episode of the Behind The Medal Podcast!
Free with this episode are; lots more highly entertaining content for you to earwig in on, a dose of ginger wisdom and also Dean tells us of some treasure he found one rainy day in Yorkshire..
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, give us a like, comment, if you enjoyed the show, leave us a nice review and come and say hello to us on Twitter and instagram @BehindTheMedal.
Music with th...
2020-02-2000 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 1: Happy AnniversaryIt’s our birthdaaaaay!!!!!
We are 1 years old today!!
So sit tight and pardon our self indulgence, this episode is all about us! We talk about our year of podcasting thus far, we answer the weird and wonderful questions sent in by you lot and we have some special birthday messages from our celebrity listeners.
Thanks so much to each and everyone of you who have listened so far. We love making this show and we hope you love listening to it!Here’s to many more...!
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2020-02-0800 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 9: Ed SheeranHello there you!
Welcome to Episode 9 of this lovely lovely podcast.
At the end of September this year we sat down to chat with Mr Ed Sheeran about running, self image and the topic we love on this podcast, finding the balance in life!All thrown in along with the usual features and a bumper edition of ‘Ginger Wisdom’ (how could we not!)
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2019-12-2000 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 8: 10 butchers and Sir James DysonHi there you!
You’re looking fantastic. Thanks very much for popping in.
You’ve entered into Series 2 Episode 8. We’ve been quiet of late due to lack of actual running, therefore lack of content. But we actually went out for a run so we just had to check back in and to you about it! Also including all the usual features for you to swallow.
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2019-12-0300 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 7: Swim up bath barHeeeeellooooo and welcome to series 2 episode bloody 7.
We haven't been running since the Manchester half Marathon two weeks ago but we felt we couldn't leave our beloved listeners without content! So here we are with chat, the usual features and also a lovely little interview with our hero of the week, Gary's sister, Katie Damer!
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to us, it really helps us out and leave a review also please thank you. Give us a follow on twitter and instagram @Behindthemedal.
Music with t...
2019-10-3100 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 6: Manchester MarathonHello and welcome to Series 2 Episode 6 of the Behind The Medal Podcast
This episode was recorded live from the 2019 Wiggle Manchester Half Marathon.We rocked up very early and slightly hungover to capture the atmosphere, chat to some runners, run the damn thing ourselves then do a post event debrief where we were more awake and full of adrenaline!!
Thanks very much to Ali and the Wiggle team and volunteers for sorting us out with a place to set up. And also to the ace people of Manchester for turning up in their...
2019-10-1600 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 5:Does the carpet match the curtains?Hello there.
Welcome to Series 2 episode 5 of the greatest podcast around!
Listen up this week for lots more fascinating and inspiring chat, some huge laughs and lots more gorgeous content for you to drink up. (Refunds not accepted)
Your favourite features, Deantionary Corner, Hero of the Week and Ginger Wisdom all included.
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, give us a like, comment, review etc etc and come and say hello to us on Twitter and Instagram @BehindTheMedal
Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew Mc...
2019-10-0500 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 4: 28 Days LaterHowdy folks. You have found Series 2, Episode 4 of the podcast, congratulations!In this episode, we have a home for Gary's new feature 'Deantionary Corner' & 'Hero Of The Week' complete with world class jingles as promised! Along with lots more delicious chat for you to digest. All rounded off with a serving of more inspiring and insightful 'Ginger Wisdom'Give us a like, comment, review etc etc Come and say hello to us on Twitter @BehindTheMedalMusic with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-HandIn the house in a heartbeat b...
2019-09-2000 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 3: Jogcast - Lost in BuryHello.Welcome to this special episode of the podcast, or jogcast as we are calling it!Me and Dean set off on a 10 mile run with microphones to take the nonsense chat on the road!Take us out on a run with you and we hope our heavy breathing, spitting and nonsense chat will help you get round your route!Give us a like, comment, review etc etc and let us know what you think of the jogcast or just to say hello on Twitter @BehindTheMedal.Music with thanks to; Theme t...
2019-09-0300 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 2: Rocking HorseHiya listeners!Welcome to a new episode of your favourite podcast.
This week we travel back in time to 2016 and chat about an event we almost forgot we had done, the Whitchurch Triathlon.
We also keep you up to date as we jump on the training road to the Manchester Half Marathon.
The usual features and nonsense included and Gary pulled his finger out and finally came up with a new feature!
Give us a like, comment, review etc etc and join in on twitter @BehindTheMedal...
2019-08-2000 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 1: Fuck BoJo!We’re back! We’re still alive! Welcome to Series 2!!!In this episode find out where the hell we’ve been and what the hell we've been doing or haven't been doing as the case may be!
Not much has changed, lots of chat, nonsense sketches and the return of Ginger Wisdom!
Give us a like, comment, review etc etc and join in on twitter @BehindTheMedal lets motivate each other back in the game!
Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley and our big Adve...
2019-08-1500 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 11: Ghost TrainHello!Welcome to episode 11! This episode is all about the Madrid Marathon 2019. We both ran the marathon on April 27th and we have finally got round to sitting down to record our debrief for you lovey lot.We also managed to record bits from Madrid and also while we were out running the Marathon!So sit back and enjoy our heavy breathing and crying noises!Give us a thumbs up and like from wherever you are listening to us, subscribe, leave us a review, give us a follow on twitter @BehindTheMedal...
2019-05-1400 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 10: Meat in Gary's MouthHello, welcome to episode 10! Well done for making it this far and for listening to 10 weeks of our nonsense! Thanks for sticking with us!In this episode, normal service is resumed. We got together to talk about the Chicago Marathon 2017 vintage.This episode has all the old classics back, Dean's quiz, ginger wisdom and more importantly, post marathon bodily functions from Gary.Don't forget to give us a thumbs up like where ever you are listening to us. You can subscribe and leave a review if you're feeling extra generous. Find us o...
2019-04-2500 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 9: Danny Mills part 2Welcome back to the second part of our lovely chat with Danny Mills!In this final episode of our chat with Danny, he talks to us a bit more about his footballing career and how life is nowadays in the hugely competitive Mills household! We also hear Danny's really interesting thoughts about the representation of gender in sport shown in the media these days.
Let us know what you think on twitter at @BehindTheMedal, give us a like, review and comment from your podcast app and you can stalk Danny Mills on Instagram @DannyMills77
2019-04-1600 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 8: Manchester Marathon Special!Hiya!
A bit of a different episode for you this week.
On Sunday 7th April we were at mile 16 of the Manchester Marathon 2019!
Gary was DJ’ing pumping out big tunes and good vibes and Dean was dressed as Spider-Man heckling the runners. Standard Behind The Medal behaviour!
We chat to a few people on race day including an appearance from Scott Cunliffe (episode 4 hero) and we also chat to Callum Rowlinson, who ran the race, to find out how he got on!
Get in touch if you ran it...
2019-04-0900 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 7: Danny Mills part 1Hello!
You made it to Episode 7, Well done!
In this episode we chat to the lovely Danny Mills outside a pub in sunny Harrogate. For those who don’t know, Danny is an ex footballer, he played for England, Man City, Middlesbrough and more importantly (Dean told me to write that) Leeds!
We’ve split this chat up into two episodes as there’s lots of it. So in this, part 1, he talks to us about his marathons, being a family man and life after playing professional football. Let us know w...
2019-04-0200 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 6: PsychoHiya!
Welcome to episode 6, Gary tells us about his New York Marathon and we learn about how Gary and Dean sealed their friendship in the Leeds World Series Triathlon....
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Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley. Another rainy day by scottholmesmusic.com & Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake, Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams
2019-03-2600 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 5: Lego DickHiya! In this episode we talk about our first triathlon event, the Fambridge Half Iron and the training leading up to it, including floating about in Blackpool wearing Lycra.Plus, Dean’s quiz is back, ginger wisdom is back, so tune in and enjoy!Give us a like, comment, review and follow us on twitter @BehindTheMedal Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley. Our big Adventure by scottholmesmusic.com
2019-03-1900 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 4: Scott CunliffeHello! In this episode we venture to Burnley to have a chat with Scott Cunliffe. Scott is our new hero and we reckon after you listen to this episode, he will be yours too! Scott is currently undertaking a huge running challenge to raise money for community based charities & mental health awareness. You can find out more and donate some pennies here; https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/therunawaychallenge
You can get regular updates from Scott on twitter @sekott
Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley, Skip in My Step & Ch...
2019-03-1200 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 3: Salty PotatoesIn this episode we enter the murky world of triathlons!Featuring bike accidents, more bodily functions, the usual nonsense chat and Justin Timberlake drops in to sing for us again! Music thanks to: Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley, Barricade by scottholmesmusic.com, Sexyback by Justin Timberlake, Nate Hills and Tim Mosley.
2019-03-0500 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisode 2: No Heroin!In this episode we cover the Amsterdam marathon, Justin Timberlake pops in to see us, more useless trivia questions for Dean and another dose of Ginger Wisdom!Like, subscribe, leave us a review, give us a shout on twitter and enjoy!Music with thanks to;Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley.Our big Adventure by scottholmesmusic.comSenorita by Justin Timberlake, Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams.
2019-02-2600 minBehind The Medal PodcastEpisose 1: Stab A Different Bean.Hello!
Welcome to our brand-new podcast.Have a listen, let us know what you think on twitter @BehindTheMedal.
Like, subscribe, review, join in & most importantly enjoy!
Music thanks to:Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley Release by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
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