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The Sam Oldham Podcast

Sam Oldham
Gymnastics
Olympic Games
Olympics
World Championships
Mental Health
Coaching
Men's Gymnastics
European Championships
British Gymnastics
Commonwealth Games
Team USA Gymnastics
2025 World Gymnastics Championships
British Championships
Daiki Hashimoto
Olympic Games 2024
EVO Gymnastics
2024 Olympic Games
European Gymnastics Championships
Pommel Horse
Gymnastics Injuries

At seven years old I walked into a gymnastics club for the very first time. I was hooked. For the next twenty one years, I dedicated my life to becoming an Olympic champion. I'm going to share with you the life lessons, experiences and stories that have shaped the man I am today. I'm now starting a new chapter in my life beyond my sporting career and look forward to bringing you along with me.

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At the 2025 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Jonas Rushworth helped the British men’s team claim gold. It was his first major championships, and Jonas made an immediate impression, competing across multiple apparatus and establishing himse... more

On July the 4th 2026, surrounded by family members, loved ones and close friends I married the most beautiful person in the World. It was truly the best day of our lives and we both felt incredibly lucky to have shared the experience with soo many wo... more

At the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, the young Italian vault specialist Tommaso Brugnami came within touching distance of the podium, finishing fourth in a world-class men's vault final. It was confirmation that one of gymnastics' bri... more

🥇 In 2026, we're launching a brand-new monthly gymnastics show on The Sam Oldham Podcast. Each month, we'll explore the biggest names, emerging storylines, and major championship build-ups in artistic gymnastics, alongside post-competition debriefs ... more

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Recent Guests

Sebastian Sponevik
Elite gymnast from Norway
National Team of Norway
Episode: The Sebastian Sponevik Story | EP 172
Megan Oldham
Canadian Olympic freestyle skier
Episode: The Megan Oldham Story | EP 171
Richard Whitehead
MBE, Paralympic champion and marathon world record holder
Episode: Competitive Gymnastics At 33 | Ep 170
Sam Mostowfi
British gymnast competing for Great Britain
Great Britain Gymnastics / GB Team
Episode: The Sam Mostowfi Story | EP 169
Jesse Moore
Elite Australian artistic gymnast
Australian Gymnastics
Episode: The Jesse Moore Story | EP 167
Anna Hopkin
Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist in swimming (mixed medley)
Olympic Athlete
Episode: The Anna Hopkin MBE Story | EP 166
Kameron Nelson
Gymnast representing Team USA; former OSU Buckeyes
Team USA; Ohio State Buckeyes
Episode: The Kameron Nelson Story | EP 165
Lewis Thompson
Founder of Stag Media, gymnastics commentator and live streamer
Stag Media
Episode: Gymnastics Show April 26 Neutral Deductions & Stag Media | EP 164
Bram Verhofstad
Dutch gymnast and content creator
Netherlands gymnastics
Episode: The Bram Verhofstad Story | EP 163

Host

Sam Oldham
Host and former Olympic gymnast sharing life lessons, experiences, and stories from elite sport to inform and inspire.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • Wonderful

    Sam, you are a talented interviewer and intriguing podcaster. Keep up the great work, you and your awesome team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M.T.B..
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast do Pavel next!

    Dan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1000q
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Love this podcast! Such a great information for gymnastics fans

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mal-dan
    Israela year ago
  • Great podcast

    Loved the Mike Canales episode covering the past and the future. Great memories for me - as a spectator. Looking forward to catching up on the back collection now, with so much thoughtful content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jan's friend
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Amazing

    As a young gymnast it’s absolutely great to see how different superstars got into the sport

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EgymnastL
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Compelling balance of personal journey and broader sport context; highly inspirational for gymnasts and fans.
Great mix of guest profiles and behind-the-scenes sport insights.
Thoughtful, honest storytelling from an Olympic athlete with practical coaching takeaways.

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The Sebastian Sponevik Story | EP 172
Q: How do you balance all-around development with vault specialization as you aim for LA 2028?
He and Espen have a plan to integrate all-around strength with vault-specific progress, prioritizing essential vaults while ensuring overall readiness, and leveraging Bundesliga competition for broader development.
The Sebastian Sponevik Story | EP 172
Q: What were the key challenges you faced transitioning from junior to senior level in Norway?
Sebastian explains limited junior competition exposure in Norway and the need to move into senior nationals at a younger age to gain experience and push toward top-level competition.
The Sebastian Sponevik Story | EP 172
Q: How did your early experiences and coaching shape your development as a gymnast?
He attributes his development to a supportive coaching team, particularly Espen Jansen and Vitaly, who recognized talent early and pushed him to train smart, embrace fundamentals, and gradually take on higher difficulty.
The Sebastian Sponevik Story | EP 172
Q: What did winning the Antalya gold medal mean for you personally and for Norwegian men's gymnastics?
Sebastian says the gold represents progress and a milestone for Norway, while also signaling that consistency and growth are possible with the right mindset and preparation, especially in a country with fewer historical medal traditions in gymnastics.
The Anna Hopkin MBE Story | EP 166
Q: What was it like to race with and then without crowds, and how did that shape your mindset going into Paris?
Anna describes the Tokyo crowdless environment as strange yet motivating, and explains that Paris felt like a more traditional Olympic experience with family support, which helped rekindle the dream and shift focus to enjoyment and connection rather than just times.

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The show centers on high-performance gymnastics stories, career journeys, coaching insights, and the broader dynamics of Olympic pathways, funding, and athlete development. Episodes feature elite gymnasts, coaches, and multi-sport athletes sharing how they trained, navigated setbacks, balanced education and sport, and planned for life beyond competition. A standout trait is the mix of technical analysis, personal storytelling, and pragmatic advice for aspiring athletes and industry professionals, with a recurring emphasis on resilience, opportunity, and sustainability in elite sport.

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Recent guests on The Sam Oldham Podcast include:

1. Sebastian Sponevik
2. Megan Oldham
3. Richard Whitehead
4. Sam Mostowfi
5. Jesse Moore
6. Anna Hopkin
7. Kameron Nelson
8. Lewis Thompson

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