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Join Jody, Bayo, and Claire each fortnight as they discuss athletics' hot topics, cover live events, and host stars of the sport in longer interview specials. Hit 'subscribe', give us a rating, and join in the conversation on Twitter: @BackstraightB and @Claire_GThomas.

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    The Götzis Anniversary Special Edition with Katarina Johnson Thompson and Sander Skotheim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 59:46


    Send us a textTo celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hypo-Meeting in Götzis we've managed to bag some spectacular guests this week. Double World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist Katarina Johnson Thompson and World and European Indoor Champ Sander Skotheim join us to chat about their experiences competing in the world's premier multi event competition.We'll we heading a to the Austrian mountains as well to enjoy 2 days of action, meet some legends and most of all eat LOTS of apple cake. Look out on social media for lots of interviews and Götzis content.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    EMERGENCY POD!!! - Jaz Is Back Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 20:10


    Send us a textEMERGENCY POD ALERT!!!!Our Backstraight Girl is BACK. In her first competition since September 2023 she competed at the Loughborough International meet on Sunday and jumped very encouraging 6.53m.Of course we had to her her straight on the pod to tell us all about it and celebrate another special occasion at the same time. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Hunting Relay Success Edition with Amy Hunt and Success Eduan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 62:40


    Send us a textThe boys are back and to make up for their shameful absence they are really spoiling you with today's guests. Fresh from their spectacular victory at The World Relays Amy Hunt and Success Eduan drop by to tell us all about taking down some of the biggest names in the business.They also catch up with all the other action that has taken place in the last month and hint at some exciting new interviews taking place this week You won't want ti miss them!!!  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Amber Anning Daley Grand Slam Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 72:18


    Send us a textWe're joined by newly minted World Indoor 400m champ and long time friend of the pod Amber Anning to chat about her sensational last few months. Afterwards the we discuss last weekend inaugural Grand Slam Track meet and Decathlon Legend Daley Thompson's entrance into the Big Brother house.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The ‘Very Quick' Nanjing Review Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 48:26


    Send us a textThe gang are all recovered from their weekend jet lag and get together to do a speedy recap of the Nanjing World Indoors. Obviously it goes on longer than than planned. They each pick a favourite event and discuss how the overall champs was much better than anticipated. But it wouldn't be a BSB pod without a good old rant so luckily their have been more baffling World Athletics announcements this week to have us all up in arms.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Nanjing Preview Edition + Interview Special with Andrew Pozzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 79:08


    Send us a textThe Championships keep coming and so do the BSB podcasts!!!The gang is all here and we're joined by European and World Indoor 60mh Champ Andrew Pozzi. Newly retired he tells us all about the highs and lows of his career and then joins us to try and make sense of a truly chaotic Nanjing World Indoor Champs. Despite our best efforts we fail miserably. Of course we'll be watching every last minute live, even is it does start 1am GMT. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Apeldoorn Review Edition with Preet Majithia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 60:49


    Send us a textJody didn't make it to Apeldoorn so we've invited Backstraight Roving Reporter Preet on to fill us in on all the action. Netherlands cleaned up at their home champs with 7 Golds whilst Team GB had mixed results. Big names like Lieke, Jakob, Sander and Ditaji shone but Jerry's win and a resurgent Andy Robinson stole the show for British fans

    The Apeldoorn Preview Edition with A European Indoor LEGEND

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 76:51


    Send us a textAfter many discussion about which legend we should invite on for our Apeldoorn  2025 Euro Indoors Preview, we realised we already had one in da house !!! Reigning European Long Jump champ (And more importantly #1 Backstraight Girl) Jaz Sawyers is here with us, to discuss all the action at the upcoming champs. Bayo has been up a mountain, Jaz is recovering from the Brit Awards and Jody still hasn't decided if he's attending the champs, but join us whilst we get absolutely everything wrong before the action starts on Thursday. Can't wait!!! Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Jumping Mad Edition with Jacob Fincham-Dukes + Fiona May

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 67:08


    Send us a textFour time Olympic Champ Carl Lewis called it an 'April Fools joke' and double champ Militiatis Tentoglu said it was 'dog shit'  and threatened to retire from the event, but World Athletics seem determined to implement their controversial new Long Jump innovations.Obviously this is a topic very close to the podcast's heart so we gathered together an all star team of LJ luminaries to have a heated (If one sided debate). Jaz is back along

    The ‘Know Your History': MOWA Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 50:08


    Send us a textThis week we're joined by a whole host of legendary guests to celebrate MOWA (The Museum of World Athletics). Last summer we were invited (Gatecrashed!) a gathering of dozens of Olympic and World champions who had joined Seb Coe to celebrate Paavo Nurmi's 5 Olympic Gold medals from Paris 1924 being lent to MOWA for display at Paris 2024!!!The Museum of World Athletics is a travelling and online collection of some of the most iconic memorabilia from the sports long and storied history. As we were surrounded by our favourite thing in the world, old school athletics legends, we had to get some interviews to share with you….Aries Merrit - 110h Gold (London 2012)Tia Hellebaut - High Jump Hold (Beijing 2008)Michelle Carter - Shot Put Gold (Rio 2016)Javier Sotomayer - High Jump Gold (Atlanta 1996)Laser Viren - 5k + 10k Golds (Munich 1972 + Montreal 1976)Joanna Hayes - 100mh Gold (Athens 2004)Dwight Phillips - Long Jump Gold (2004)Billy Mills - 10,000m Gold (Tokyo 1964) There may be tears!!!  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Backstraight End of Year Review 2024 with Special Guest Claire Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 108:43


    Send us a textThe old gang are all here as we're joined by OG Backstraight Girl, Claire Thomas to round up the whole of 2024!!!We has 3 Major Champs and a whole host of stunning performances to look back on so we choose our highs and lows from an amazing year of T&F.Special shout outs to Jazmine Sawyers and Preet Majithia for all of their help this year and of course all our special guests.See ya in 2025 :-) Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Ultimate Roundup Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 42:23


    Send us a textThe year is coming to an end so we get together for a quick catch up on all of the recent news for the world of T&FFrom the Euro Cross Country to new announcements from WA and British Athletics as well as updates on the Ultimate Championships and talk of a potential Treadmill  Champs. We pack in a lot before our End of Year Review, coming soon!!!  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The BackCastic Athlete of the Year Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 93:54


    Send us a textWith World Athletics about to announce there Athletes and Performances of the Year awards (And inevitably get it wrong) we've called in some Athletico royalty to make the definitive decisions for 2024!!!We're joined by Chris Brown Sport and Jamie McGann from the TrackCastic podcast to hand out the most prestigious prizes of the year.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Jodie Williams Retirement: Career Celebration Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 52:54


    Send us a textTen years ago, long before the podcast, 20 year old sprint sensation Jodie Williams did an interview for our old blog Jody and Bayo's Athletics Spectacular. It was at the very beginning of her senior career and she could not have started it off in an more auspicious way, ending the season with both European and Commonwealth medals.But all good things must come to and end, so it seems fitting that she should sit down with us again, a decade later, as a she announces her retirement, to chat about her inspirational legacy and leaving on a high with an Olympic Bronze medal.The British women's spring scene had been transformed since 2014 much of which can be attributed to Jodie's trailblazing legacy.We wish her all the best in her future coffee and 'frolicking' adventures.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Sprint Season 2: Olympic Boogaloo Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 39:34


    Send us a textSprint Season 2 is here and we have MANY thoughts!!! Noah, Gabby and Shericka are back, but Season 1 faves Sha'Carri and SAFP are missing, as is the entire continent of Africa, whilst newcomers like Julian Alfred and Kushan's Thompson prove that the biggest personalities don't necessarily make the most compelling characters. The boys dig into the good and bad, discussing what might be required for a potential Season 3.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Bianca Williams Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 30:28


    Send us a textNothing season has brought me more pleasure than to be able to say 'Olympic Silver Medallist, Bianca Williams'.The sprint star joins us to chat about her 'first' Olympic Games, her plans for the future and that pesky 100m PB. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Charlie Dobson Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 28:16


    Send us a textA few tech probs behind the scenes meant that we've been MIA for the last few weeks. Instead of our planned podcast here's a very special interview with Backstraight fave Charlie Dobson that we're dropping for you early!!!The gang will all be back very soon with some other famous names and a full round up of all that's been happening in the world of T&F. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The We Blame Chase Jackson Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 75:36


    Send us a textBack from gallivanting around Europe the gang are back in business with the hangovers to prove it. Whilst Jaz was celebrating the end of season in Paris and Barcelona the boys were reminded that their partying days are behind them at The Diamond League Final in Brussels. A certain Shot Put champion may be to blame. There also much to discuss about the upcoming IOC Presidential race and the exciting Commonwealth Games announcement as well as some special guests with quick chats to the likes of Dina Asher Smith, Cole Hocker, Georgia Brown and Daryl Neita.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Athleticos Assemble Edition with Liss On Track and Owen M

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 64:15


    Send us a textWith so much to catch up on and Jaz away at The Paralympics with call up some Athletico royalty to join as for this weeks pod.Alicia from Liss on Track discusses everything that's happened on the Diamond League since Paris and then we welcome the notorious Owen M to give us the lowdown on the Sydney McLaughlin - Levrone debacle.#AthleticosAssemble Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Paris Olympic Review Edition with Greg Rutherford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 86:17


    Send us a Text Message.Can't quite believe the guests we get on here!!! Jaz and the Boys welcome 2012 Olympic Champ Greg Rutherford on the pod to discuss their favourite Athletics moments from Paris 2024. It was so good we even forget to mention the Brits but do agree that Long Jump is deffo the most difficult event to win a medal in

    The Olympic Trombelese Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 62:47


    Send us a Text Message.The gang's back together for the first time in AGES and all Olympicsed out. We have a catch up about Paris 2024 (Apart from the Athletics) and have differing takeaways from the experience. Was it really 'So Olympic' enough?We discuss everything from bad breakin' and sorry cermonies to a triumphant Team GB and an unavoidable dance anthem.We'll be back very soon with a full Olympic review with a very special guest!!! Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Au Revoir Paris Edition with Morgan Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 39:16


    Send us a Text Message.We're heading back to London but not before catching up with two days of amazing Olympic competish at The Stade de France. We were there to witness Team GB heroes Keely and Josh do the business and Mondo set a WR to cap things off.Our usual BSG is still on BBC duty so we got her bestie Morgan Lake to deputise and we're all still convinced that Dina got a Bronze even if the photo finish says differently. Congrats to Tiffany Townsend. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Bonjour Paris Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 54:09


    Send us a Text Message.The action has started and we're off to Paris in the morning so for our 150th episode here's a ‘quick' round up of all the action so far. From Team Ethiopia taking our advice and Femke once again brunging it on the final lap to Noah rising to the occasion and some early repechage reservations we manage to pack a lot in and there's still a week to go!!!

    The Paris Preview Edition with Dame Jessica Ennis Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 82:27


    Send us a Text Message.Paris 2024 has finally arrived and we're properly spoiling you with a spectacular Olympic guest to help preview all of the upcoming action. Dame Jessica Ennis Hill knows a thing or two about an Olympic Games and she joins us to discuss the events that we're most looking forward to (ALL OF THEM!!!).With Jaz already in The City of Love and Jess about to join her we may be having second thoughts about BSB attendance. We'll keep you posted!!!   Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Sshhhhh Edition - London Athletics Meet Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 94:25


    Send us a Text Message.The gang are still catching their breathe from an astonishing London Diamond League in a jam packed Olympic Stadium!!!The last meeting before Paris had records and PB's falling all over the place with stunning performances from Keely Hodgkinson, Nickisha Pryce, Matt Hudson Smith, Noah Lyles and many more.What a send off!!! #Sshhhhhh Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Crazy Eights Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 66:16


    Send us a Text Message.Last weeks crazy results from Monaco and La Chaux-de-Fonds leave the team speechless, although not enough to stop them from blathering on for an hour.The likes of Femke, Jacob, Rai, Quincy, Jessica Hull and Djamel Sedjati set up mouthwatering clashes for Paris but before then we have a high quality DL in London this weekend to look forward to.We're only a week away from the Olympics!!!!   Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Reality Royalty Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 55:33


    Send us a Text Message.Jaz is on the move, so the boys get together to discuss Olympic Teams, World Records, Sprint on Netflix and their own glorious reality TV pasts.There's also talk of a Backstraight Meet Up at The London Diamond League, so let them know on Socials if you'll be around for a beer and a chat :-)   Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Hardest Working Man In Track Edition with Chris Chavez

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 41:55


    Send us a Text Message.We promised you we'd keep the content coming!!!! With teams finally being announced we caught up with Citius Magazine's Chris Chavez to give us all the down low on a very dramatic US Trials.   Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Trials, Mullets and Ballyhoo Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 66:19


    Send us a Text Message.Back from the trials to discuss all the drama, great performances and selection controversy.The weather may have been miserable but the likes of Dina, Charlie, Molly and Phoebe gave us plenty to smile about.There was heartbreak in the Steeple, elation in the 400mh and confusion in the men's middle distances. But NOTHING could overshadow Louie Hinchliffe's mullett. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Reunited Ramblings Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 57:49


    Send us a Text Message.Jaz is back from her daily Roma grind and we all get together to discuss our favourite moments from The Europeans as well as catch up on all the other news from the last couple of weeks  including some dubious WA 'innovations' and Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track venture. Expect some rants.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Rome Day 6 - The Arrivederci Roma Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 23:31


    Send us a Text Message.A hugely successful European Champs comes to and end and after a slight travelling hitch we team up to discuss the last day or action at Rome ‘24.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Rome Day 5 - The Spring In His Step Edition with Kevin Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 35:21


    Send us a Text Message.It's Gimbo's World and we're just living in it. The High Jump King does it again in another Golden Night for Italy.But before that we chat to 400h LEGEND and our new best track buddy KEVIN YOUNG who gives us all the lowdown on Karsten and Femke's wins and makes some Olympic predix!!! Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Rome Day 4 - The 'Can't Be Mad Edition' with Fiona May

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 27:45


    Send us a Text Message.Our faves may not have won but it was still a fantastic night of action at Roma ‘24. Talking of faves were joined by Long Jump LEGEND Fiona May to explain Italy's unprecedented success!!! Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Rome Day 3 - The Roma Athletics Meet Edition with Chris Brown-Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 17:56


    Send us a Text Message.Our little Backstraight Meet Up had a surprise special guest which along with 2 Golds for #TeamGB and another Irish left us with plenty to celebrate

    Rome Day 2 - The Forza Azzurri Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 28:03


    Send us a Text Message.Another sensational night for Italy and Britain are on the medal table!!!We cover Day 2 of an already amazing Champs Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Rome Day 1 - The Nothing Compares To Them Edition with Seamus Carey and Dan Peachey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 26:04


    Send us a Text Message.It's Day 1 of Rome ‘24 and were joined by Athletico legends Seamus Carey and Dan Peachey to discuss Irish elation, Italian celebrations and a gigantic rant about qualification.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Rome European Championships Preview Edition with Colin Jackson

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 114:15


    Send us a Text Message.The season is in full swing and the first outdoor champs of the year is about to begin. Rome 2024 is likely to be a sensational feast of athletics and who better to get on to discuss it with us than Double World and Commonwealth Gold medallist, Olympics Silver medallist, long time World Record holder and FOUR TIME European 100h Champion Mr Colin Jackson!!!!We take it in turns to discuss all of our most anticipated events taking place at the European Athletics Championship which start on Friday, including Britain's super strong team, fascinating head to heads and some of the biggest stars in the sport like Mondo, Femke, Karsten, KJT, Jacob, Keely, Miltiadis, Yaroslava, Dina and Gianmarco.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The New Girl In Town Edition

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 29, 2024 57:03


    Send us a Text Message.Backstraight's Back with a MAJOR announcement.We've been and gone and gone and bowed to the inevitable, so are super excited to announce Jaz Sawyers our official new Backstraight Girl :-)She'll be joining us across this Olympic summer to discuss EVERYTHING that's going on in T&F starting with the shockingly heavyweight British team for Rome 2024.Join us for a dose of Backstraight Boys (and Girl) WEEKLY from now on - We Promise!!! Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Cheeky Catch Up Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 58:23


    With so much going on in the athletics world we thought we'd drop a quick, cheeky no frills catch up. The 'quick' bit got lost somewhere along the way as we discuss Marathons, Diamond Leagues, World Relays, World Records, Prize Money, Olympic Kits and more!!!!  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Old Men Yell At Shoes Edition with Tim Hutchings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 68:16


    After a successful World Cross Country Champs in Belgrade we're joined by distance expert and commentating legend Tim Hutchings to discuss the future of the sport along with magic shoes, pacing lights and lots of other things that have got our goat in recent years!!!You can't say we don't give you what you want :-) Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Glasgow Day 3 - The Better Late Than Never Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 48:06


    It took us a while but we finally get round to discussing a fabulous final session of Indoor action. The last day of Glasgow24 had it all, shocks, surprises, more British medals and another World Record!!!!The likes of Devynne Charlton, Alexander Doom, Tara Davis - Woodhall, Femke Bol and Geordie Beamish made sure that the champs went out with a bang.Join us as we chat about all things Day 3 at the World Athletics Indoor Champs.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Glasgow Day 2 - Hometown Glory Edition with David Oliver

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 25:50


    After a packed night of Gold Medals and World Records we're joined by 2013 110h World Champ David Oliver to discuss all the action. British Champions Molly Caudery and Josh Kerr stole the headlines but Femke Bol's new World Record stole the show in another sensational night in Glasgow.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Glasgow Day 1 - The Noah's Arc Edition with Jazmin Sawyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 16:00


    On the first day of the World Indoors we grab honorary Backstraight Girl Jazmin Sawyers for a quick chat about all the action including Gold Medals in the Shot Put, Pentathlon, women's HJ and men's 60m. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Glasgow World Indoors Preview with Eilidh Doyle and Preet Majithia

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 71:47


    We've been partying it up at the Rio Carnival for the last few weeks so introduce our background Backstraight Boy, Preet to catch us up on all the latest T&F gossip,  before welcoming Scottish track legend Eilidh Child onto the pod to discuss all things Glasgow 2024.As we head up to Scotland (Bayo's first ever visit!!!) you can be busy listening and getting prepared for this weekend's feast of athletics action. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Passing The Baton Edition with Martyn Rooney, Laviai Nielsen and Rio Mitcham

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 81:06


    After our astonishing success with a baton in Budapest we thought we'd dedicate this edition to all things relay and who better to tell us how they did it than the main man in charge Martyn Rooney, 4 time World medalist Laviai Nielsen and new kid on the block Rio Mitchum.Join us as they celebrate their success and let us know what's to come in 2024 with multiple chances across 4 different champs!!!  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Backstraight End of Year Review 2023 with Special Guests Jeanette Kwakye and Claire Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 110:33


    Did you think we'd forgotten about you??? We took our time but it was worth it cos we couldn't do the end of year review without the First Ladies of Backstraight. Jeanette Kwakye and OG Backstraight Girl Claire Thomas made room in their very busy broadcasting schedules to join us and discuss an action packed 2023.From Josh Kerr and KJT snatching Gold, Sha'carri  coming good, Faith having a season for the ages and Budapest maybe being THE GOAT, this year had EVERYTHING.We sat down to reminisce about our the memorable moments and discuss our Bests and Worst of 2023 and look forward to 2024 Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    The Pole Position Edition with Katie Moon & Molly Caudery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 92:52


    Backstraight's Back with a Women's Pole Vault Special.We discuss everything that happened at the end of the track season before welcoming vaulting Queens Katie Moon and Molly Caudery on to tell us about their fantastic 2023 and then delve into some off track coaching dramas from UKA, DAS and the Ingebrigtsen brothers.UKA Statement - https://athleticsweekly.com/athletics-news/uka-technical-director-stephen-maguire-leaves-post-1039972494/Dina Statement - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/67101853Ingebrigtsen Articles - https://www.vg.no/sport/friidrett/i/dweX7w/jakob-henrik-og-filip-ingebrigtsen-om-bruddet-med-gjert-ingebrigtsen-dette-er-vaar-historieIngebrigtsen BBC - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/67164888 Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Budapest 2023 Review Part 2 - The Best Day of My Life Edition with Jenny Meadows and Hannah England

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 49:43


    We're back for Part 2 of our Budapest Review. Hannah and Jenny are still with us and this time we're celebrating the success of Team GB so there may be a few familiar names dropping in for a chat.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Budapest 2023 Review: Part 1 - Too Much of a Good Thing Edition with Jenny Meadows and Hannah England

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 68:30


    We're really spoiling you track fans!!!Sorry the WC review is a bit late but it's certainly worth the wait. We're joined by some UK Middle Distance legends who know a thing or two about winning World Championship medals to discuss our favourite moments from a fabulous champs.2009 800m Bronze medalist Jenny Meadows and 2011 1500m Silver medalist Hannah England bring all their broadcasting knowledge to our pod and we may be joined by a few extra special newly crowned champions as well!!!It so good we had to split it into two parts!!!Enjoy over the  weekend and Part 2 will be with you #Soon Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Backstraight v Citius - Bonus Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 46:27


    We had planned a big World Champs Review for you this week, but being all athleticsed out and with 2 Diamond Leagues and a London  Half Marathon to watch, our very special guests kindly agreed to delay for a week. Instead we're bringing you this bonus edition LIVE from Budapest.We appeared with our good friends Chris and Kyle from Citius Mag on their YouTube Live show and instead of us interviewing the stars we get interviewed about all our adventures in Track and Field. It's a really fun chat and we end up laughing even more than usual. Hope you enjoy it and we'll be back with our Budapest round up VERY soon.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    Budapest Day 9 - The We Need More Of You In Our Sport Edition with Tamsyn Manou and Sebastian Coe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 25:06


    Talk about ending on a high!!! Neeraj, Yaroslava, Jakob, Mary and the World Athletics President Sebastian Coe on our little podcast. An amazing end to an amazing champs with amazing guests Tamsyn Manou and Sebastian Coe joining us to discuss the final night of Budapest 2023.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

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