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Anything but Footy

Anything but Footy
Paris 2024
Team GB
Athletics
Rowing
European Athletics Championships
Diving
Gymnastics
Marathon Running
Great North Run
British Cycling
Olympic Training
Swimming
Max Whitlock
Injury
Olympics
Water Polo
Great Run Company
Paralympics
Tokyo Olympics
Commonwealth Games

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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There's no one we'd rather hear from when building up to the next Olympic year than our pod friends from across the pond!

Jill and Alison join us from Keep the Flame Alive to discuss all things Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

H... more

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She's had it all - a medal laden elite track career - coaching - overseeing the most successful Para Athletics team ever, building on the success of London 2012 Paralympics - to now Performance Director at UK Athletics.

It's "definitely" a dream job... more

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The biggest Olympic figure skating team for Great Britain and N Ireland since 1988 Calgary Games!

8 names have been confirmed for Team GB including World bronze medalists Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (who you can hear from in previous episodes!) but ... more

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A lasting legacy is the dream of Scott Meenagh as he prepares for a third and final Winter Paralympics in Nordic skiing.

The former paratrooper became Britain’s first ever World Championship medalist for GB Snowsport  in 2023, bagged a World Cup bro... more

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Luke Digby
Figure skater representing Team GB
Team GB
Episode: #159 Team GB skaters named for Milano Cortina
Anastasia Vaipan-Law
Figure skater representing Team GB
Team GB
Episode: #159 Team GB skaters named for Milano Cortina
Phil Barker
Olympic historian and journalist
Episode: #159 Team GB skaters named for Milano Cortina
Menna Fitzpatrick
Great Britain's most decorated winter Paralympian
GB Snowsport
Episode: GB Snowsport: Partnerships with Menna Fitzpatrick & Katie Guest
Katie Guest
Guide for Menna Fitzpatrick and part-time physio
Episode: GB Snowsport: Partnerships with Menna Fitzpatrick & Katie Guest
Gus Kenworthy
Three-time Winter Olympian and Olympic silver medallist in free ski slope style
Team GB
Episode: GB Snowsport: Comebacks with Gus Kenworthy & Kirsty Muir
Kirsty Muir
Young freestyle skier and Olympic competitor
GB Snowsport
Episode: GB Snowsport: Comebacks with Gus Kenworthy & Kirsty Muir
Harry Aikines-Aryeety
Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist and media personality
HSBC, Gladiators, Strictly Come Dancing
Episode: Great British Bosses - Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
James Hernandez
Represents Great Britain for Ice Dance
Team GB
Episode: #158 Milano Cortina Countdown

Hosts

Jon
Co-host known for his vast knowledge of various sports and relaxed interviewing style.
Michael
Co-host recognized for his insightful commentary and deep understanding of athletics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • 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 Kingdom5 years ago
  • Volleyball podcast

    Throughly enjoyed this great guest really interesting with a great backstory

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TommyStozza
    United Kingdom5 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 years ago
  • A great listen!

    These guys are clearly long time sports journalists and it really shows, their podcasts are fun, entertaining and informative even for someone like me who’s not massively into sport. Definitely subscribe, it’ll help your commute speed by as it does mine!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteveSW4
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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The podcast is celebrated for its focus on underrepresented sports, offering fresh perspectives on athletic events.
Audience members value the informative discussions, describing the show as entertaining and engaging, even for those who are not sports aficionados.
Listeners appreciate the knowledgeable and personable hosts who provide a wealth of insights into Olympic and Paralympic sports.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#206
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#125
Denmark/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#228
New Zealand/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#238
Ireland/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Great British Bosses - Paula Dunn
Q: What will you tell your grandson about your career?
I would share stories about fun experiences and lessons learned, not just medals.
Great British Bosses - Paula Dunn
Q: Do you think you have to live and breathe your sport?
Yes, you do. You have to understand the sport and the intricacies involved.
Great British Bosses - Paula Dunn
Q: How often do you have your athletes that you're being judged on?
Face-to-face contact with athletes is limited; we build relationships through mutual respect.
Great British Bosses - Paula Dunn
Q: Is it a dream job?
Yes, but it's tough and challenging, focusing on people.
GB Snowsport: Biathlon man Scott Meenagh
Q: What does it mean that these games are in a good time zone for people at home?
It means friends and family can easily support him, making it feel closer to home than previous games.

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A podcast dedicated to covering Olympic and Paralympic sports, offering listeners engaging conversations and detailed analysis on various athletic events. It enriches the discourse around lesser-highlighted sports rather than traditional favorites like football, featuring insights from prominent athletes and experts in their fields. Each episode dives into topics such as World Championships, individual athlete journeys, and the intricacies of specific sports, providing an essential resource for anyone interested in expanding their understanding of the sporting world beyond the mainstream.

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1. Luke Digby
2. Anastasia Vaipan-Law
3. Phil Barker
4. Menna Fitzpatrick
5. Katie Guest
6. Gus Kenworthy
7. Kirsty Muir
8. Harry Aikines-Aryeety

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