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Anything but Footy

Anything but Footy
Team GB
Winter Olympics
Paris 2024
Commonwealth Games
Olympic Games
Athletics
Olympics
World Athletics Championships
Paralympics
Milano Cortina 2026
Curling
Paralympics GB
Andy Murray
Skeleton
Alpine Skiing
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Winter Paralympics
Swimming
Rowing
Paris 2024 Olympics

The unashamedly biased Olympic & Paralympic sport podcast! "A relaxed, affable show. The hosts display wide-ranging knowledge" : The New York Times essential top six podcasts to follow for Olympics [25/07/2021] .

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Latest Episodes

Josh Kerr broke a world record in a magnificent mile that had stood from 1999 - the earth lierally shook at the London Stadium! Keely Hodgkinson returned to winning ways despite her sliced knees in the 800m.

But Dina Asher Smith & Julien Alfred have... more

We've been looking ahead LA for a while but its time to get serious! The first points for 2028 qualification are starting this year in Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross - at the World Championships in Oklahoma!

It's also the venue for the LA 2028 Games ... more

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Great Britain’s greatest-ever Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, has revealed she is stepping away from international competition.

From starting her career as a swimmer aged 14, in Barcelona 1992, the 19th gold medal she won in Paris 2024 will be her ... more

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We knew it would happen - Russia is returning to the Olympics. We hear from IOC president Kirsty Coventry on importance of neutrality.

Nordic Combined - a Winter Olympic event since the start - has been removed from the Alpes 2030. Can you imagine i... more

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Recent Guests

Daryll Neita
British sprinter
Team GB
Episode: #216 London Diamond League Sparkles But More Glasgow Withdrawals
Kimberly Woods
Canoe slalom athlete for Team GB
Team GB
Episode: #215 Paddle UK at the Canoe Slalom World Championships
Sam Leaver
Canoe slalom athlete
Team GB
Episode: #215 Paddle UK at the Canoe Slalom World Championships
Lois Leaver
Canoe slalom athlete
Team GB
Episode: #215 Paddle UK at the Canoe Slalom World Championships
Sarah Storey
Paralympian
Paralympics GB
Episode: Great British Bosses - Dame Sarah Storey
Jonathon Riall
Chef de mission for Team England for the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026
Team England
Episode: Great British Bosses - Jonathon Riall
Katie Sadlier
CEO of Commonwealth Sport
Commonwealth Sport
Episode: #213 Olympic 10k Grants & Commonwealth Sport
Jade O Dowda
Athlete (heptathlon)
Team England/Commonwealth Sport
Episode: #213 Olympic 10k Grants & Commonwealth Sport
Katie Smith
BBC Commentator on Wimbledon coverage
BBC
Episode: #212 Wimbledon 2026

Hosts

Michael
Host of the show, central figure with long-running presence across episodes
John
Co-host and primary interviewer, instrumental in shaping episode conversation

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • General

    To much padding of complete nonsense stick to the story on the ice or snow. Really not interested in your pizza

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Morphine!’
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Lizzie Bentley Bowers

    Grateful for the recommendation to listen to this brilliant episode interviewing David Grevemberg, CEO of the Commonwealth Games. Interesting, inspiring and thought provoking responses arising from the quality of the questions-I’ve taken so much from this! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lwordsy
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Volleyball podcast

    Throughly enjoyed this great guest really interesting with a great backstory

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TommyStozza
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Brilliant sports podcast

    Really enjoy this podcast. Not only is it really informative and entraining it’s really well put together and easy to listen too. If even you are mildly interested in a wide array of sports then this is a great listen.

    I love football and was intrigued what it was all about so delighted it’s now an essential part of my listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stubar123
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Top knowledge, top notch

    If you want to give yourself a heads up to who’s who and what’s what ahead of next year’s Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, this is the podcast for you.

    John and Michael’s knowledge is second-to-none and by the end of one podcast you’ll be an enthusiast of more sports than you thought possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CD-R ham cheese
    United Kingdom7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and hosts are frequently described as knowledgeable, entertaining, and easy to listen to during commutes.
Regulars appreciate timely industry coverage and practical takeaways for sponsorship and event planning.
Listeners praise the show's breadth and depth on Olympic topics, with thanks for insightful guest questions.
Some listeners note a strong focus on Olympics coverage, with a few episodes feeling heavily newsy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#124
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#37
China/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#55
Taiwan/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#135
Poland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#182
Denmark/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#216 London Diamond League Sparkles But More Glasgow Withdrawals
Q: In Glasgow, are we seeing you in the 100, 200 and relay?
The guest says the aim is to be there for the 100 and relay, but progression is assessed daily and participation depends on ongoing recovery and form.
#201 World Indoor Athletics Championships Two
Q: Let's talk about that world indoors, of course. How are you feeling going into that in terms of what you've done indoors this season already?
Josh Kerr explains he has had a measured indoor build-up, with plans to peak for key events, acknowledging recent racing steps, training blocks, and the need to balance speed with endurance while staying healthy.
Great British Bosses - Richard Phelps
Q: Tell us a bit about the size and scope of the event. How many days and races are we talking about?
Since 2022, the regatta runs for six days, with around 400 races planned for the current year, spanning junior, club, national level, and Olympic-tier events.
#208 Paying Olympic Athletes with Greg Rutherford
Q: Is it about giving athletes prize money, or giving them more commercial opportunities on the field of play during and around the Olympics, or a bit of both?
The discussion is about both prize money and broader commercial and structural support that sustains athletes' careers, ensuring they're fairly compensated and not leaving them behind as the sport commercializes.
Great British Bosses - Eilidh Doyle
Q: Compare carrying the flag for Scotland in 2018 to captaining the team in 2017—how do they differ and which was more special?
Carrying the flag felt easier physically, but both moments were equally meaningful; captaincy marked a team-driven recognition, while carrying the flag was a singular, historic honor, especially as the first woman to do so.

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What is Anything but Footy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently covers Olympic and Paralympic sport with a focus on governance, funding, and the business of sport. Episodes frequently explore topics such as athlete compensation, sponsorship, hosting major events, and the evolving ecosystem around elite competition, often featuring high-profile athletes, executives, and event organizers as guests. A notable strength is its breadth across sports and events, including coverage of the Paris/LA pathways, Commonwealth Games, and multi-city hosting visions, paired with accessible, conversational hosts who translate complex topics into practical takeaways for listeners. The format tends to blend timely sports headlines with in-depth interviews, making it valuable for professionals seeking... more

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1. Daryll Neita
2. Kimberly Woods
3. Sam Leaver
4. Lois Leaver
5. Sarah Storey
6. Jonathon Riall
7. Katie Sadlier
8. Jade O Dowda

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