15 Of The Best Sports Podcasts
Around The NFL
If you follow American football, let the presenters of this show keep you up to date with the latest news from across the pond. Gregg Rosenthal, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler break down the latest from the pitch and discuss the top players making waves in the US right now. Episodes are released every few days, and there’s plenty to catch up on if you want a binge-listen
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Athletes Unfiltered, Strava
This podcast explores what it means to be an athlete. Guests range from pro cyclist Laurens ten Dam, who speaks about his struggles in the pro peloton and the time when his career almost ended, to Mirna Valerio, author of the blog Fat Girl Running who’s trying to change people’s perceptions about what it means to be fit. Previous episodes feature Ricky Gates on what he found when he ran every single street in San Francisco – all 1,300 miles of them – and Brian Williams on what it was like to run the Comrades Marathon in South Africa with his son Tom after he had been exiled from his home country for protesting apartheid.
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F1 Beyond The Grid
Beyond the Grid delivers great stories, insight and anecdotes from the world of F1. Each week Tom Clarkson shares in-depth, personal conversations with the biggest names in the sport, from current superstar drivers and leading team bosses to legendary figures from history. Previous guests include Jacques Laffite, Ivan Capelli, Yuki Tsunoda and Olivier Panis.
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The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast
Eggchasers is the longest-running rugby podcast for good reason. What Tim Cocker, Jonathan Beardmore and Phil Largan don’t know about the game isn’t worth knowing. A winning mix of analysis and light entertainment, each weekly episode brings listeners real rugby chat straight from the clubhouse.
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Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeaguE
The Last Leg’s Alex Brooker joins comedians and best friends Jon Richardson and Matt Forde to talk all things football and Fantasy Premier League. Find out what players they really want on their team, the current stars they don’t rate, and which legends they’d bring back from the grave. Joined by a special guest each week, the guys also talk embarrassing family stories and share their most cringey football anecdotes.
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The Old Man And The Three
Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Redick and his co-host Tommy Alter discuss the NBA and interview some of the biggest names from the entertainment and political worlds. Basketball fans will be given unprecedented access to the league with a rotating group of guests. Episodes are released weekly.
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The Tennis Podcast
This simply titled podcast is presented by Radio 5 Live commentator David Law, TV’s Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts (who started out as an intern but quickly won fans over). Each Monday, the podcast reviews the latest tournaments and previews upcoming events. Big-name players and coaches are often interviewed, and stories from the past are covered in a spin-off show, Tennis Re-Lived.
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Football's Cult Heroes
Eric Cantona and Man U. Robbie Fowler and Liverpool. This new series explores the stories of players who carried their clubs on their backs, both on and off the pitch. Told by the players, fans and journalists that were there – Sky Sports delves into why these players created such a strong bond with their fans and are still remembered years later.
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Blood Sport
Blood Sport tells the story of the systematic doping at the 2012 and 2014 Olympics by the Russian state. Journalist Matt Majendie recounts everything, from the whistle-blowers who broke the story to the German investigator who cracked the case. You’ll also hear from Paula Radcliffe, Sebastian Coe and sporting stars who were impacted by the accusations.
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Toe 2 Toe
Sky Sports’s weekly boxing show will keep you updated on all the latest news from the ring and beyond. With new episodes released every Wednesday, presenter Andy Scott is joined by big names in the business to discuss all things boxing – think interviews with heavyweight champions, post-match analysis and debates on how champions get back in the ring after a big defeat. Be sure to look out for the episodes featuring boxing legend David Haye.
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Decoding Athletes
Decoding Athletes lifts the lid on sports men and women at the top of their game, bringing to light fascinating stories and insight from around the sporting world. Jack Nowell, for example, delves into his experience of being an England, Exeter and British Lions rugby player with Nick Bright. Discussing life on the pitch, this one also explore how players relax, how important it is to set themselves up for life after their pro sporting career, as well as the risk of injury and how to overcome a bad one.
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Tailenders
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White take an alternative (and sometimes musical) look at cricket. Look out for the episodes when they head to Lord’s and manage to get some post-match interviews with some of the best players in the world.
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The Race F1 Podcast
The Race F1 Podcast brings you coverage of every aspect of Formula 1 racing, with discussion of the latest news, debate about the biggest topics, and in-depth analysis after each grand prix. You’ll hear the technical info on the cars, how the drivers prepare before each race, and what goes into qualifying for a grand prix.
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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
This podcast is hosted by James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne. The three ex-rugby pros and friends invite a different guest into the mix each week – expect the likes of Bath legend Jeremy Guscott, Ireland’s Brian O'Driscoll and Harlequins unit Joe Marler.
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F1: Chequered Flag
This F1 series features interviews, reaction and reports from Radio 5 Live. Each episode covers a topic surrounding the sport, from Lewis Hamilton’s illustrious career, to the ins and outs of grid girl culture. The team also review the qualifying sessions and grand prix themselves, with detailed analysis on every race.
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