Episodes
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Episode 13 with Andy Stobbart
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Today's guest is Andy Stobbart. Triathlete, father, flooring expert, and my mate.
We discuss triathlon, fibromyalgia, mental health, football management, drug recovery, and why cupcakes are the best way to say "well done" to somebody for being awesome.
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Episode 12 with Adam Radwan
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Today's guest is Newcastle Falcons and England rugby star, Adam Radwan. Adam came on to talk about his recent dream England debut against Canada at Twickenham where he scored a hat trick, the ups and downs on his rise from youth prospect to full professional rugby union player, and how he's feeling about the new Premiership that starts this weekend.
AND the secret sport that he'd love to have a go at.
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Episode 11 with James Baldwin
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Our guest today is author James Baldwin. James came on to talk about his recently published book, 'Time In Your Hands'.
We discuss his amazing journey from a schoolboy struggling to spell to a published author, the work he put in to write his book, and what he's got planned next.
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Episode 10 with Alex Noonan
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Our guest today is Alex Noonan. Triathlete, mother, radiographer, not a scouser.
Training for big races, not training for big races, racing while pregnant, winning age groups, how to train while juggling full time work, motherhood, and an extra job on the side, we covered a canny bit!
Saturday Jul 10, 2021
Episode 9 with Aly Dixon
Saturday Jul 10, 2021
Saturday Jul 10, 2021
Sunderland athlete Aly Dixon paid a visit to talk about her amazing running career.
How it started, how it went, how it finished, how her future looks. From winning local races in the North East of England to turning pro, winning marathons, running in European and World Championships, the Commonwealth Games, and the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Oh, and breaking the 50km world record!
It wasn't all plain sailing and Aly opened up about the struggles of professional running as well as her inspiring stories of success.
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Episode 8 with Ashlea Anderson
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
A reet radgie called Ashlea turned up to have a chat about the emotional ups and downs of fighting cancer, as well as sea swimming, writing a successful blog (Three Kids And Counting), boob jobs, and cuddling jellyfish.
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Episode 7 Lakesman - the night before
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
A group of friends (Dan, Catherine, Andy, Sean, Matthew, Alex, and myself) take on the Lakesman iron distance triathlon (2.4m swim/112m bike/26.2m run). Some first timers, some more experienced, all with different reasons and aims for the race.
This episode was recorded the night before the big day. The group discuss how they're feeling, how their training has gone, and what their hopes are for race day.
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Episode 6 with Peter Haddock
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Our guest is Peter Haddock, ex Newcastle and Leeds cultured centre-half, who played in the days when the shorts were barely there but the lunatics certainly were.
We talk about his career, the players he played with and against, his struggle with the sudden end of his career, and we also solve the mystery of THAT quote from Eric Cantona.
Sunday May 30, 2021
Episode 5 with Charles Smith
Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
Our guest is Newcastle’s Eagles legend, Charles Smith. Eagles’ record points scored, winner of title after title, and very very sound guy. Charles is coming on to discuss his career in basketball, life, and future.
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Episode 4 with Leroy Arkley
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Our guest is Leroy Arkley. Sea swimmer extraordinaire, charity fundraiser, beard wearer, father, bank worker, and owner of a loud laugh and loud voice.
Leroy completed a mind-blowing challenge that consisted of swimming 1km in open water every day for 100 days THROUGH WINTER UP NORTH IN NOWT BUT HIS TRUNKS!
We discuss the ups and downs he went through during the challenge, from dips in motivation to chavs trying to steal his wife, as well as the charity that he raised over FOURTEEN THOUSAND POUNDS for - the amazing Sunderland Soup Kitchen.