Hips and Dips

For episode 30 of the Hips and Dips podcast I am joined by Team Ireland (and former Team GB) Judoka athlete Ben Fletcher ahead of his second Olympics in Tokyo this summer. We discuss dual nationality, training for judo and overcoming a nasty leg break. For more information see the Instagram page @hips_and_dipz

For episode 29 I am joined by Airofit master trainer Sean Coakley to discuss all things breath training and sports performance. With over 25 years experience in breath coaching, a degree in public health and experience of competing in elite football and cycling Sean has so much to offer so I am ready to sit back and learn and hope you can join me. For more details head over to the Instagram page @hips_and_dipz and @airofit_sport

This week was supposed to be the release of episode 29 but unfortunately the interview was cancelled as I was called into the hospital (to do my actual job) just prior to the start. Therefore this week is a bonus Pod featuring highlights from the first series so far. Clips from interviews include; Stuart Lancaster, Kendall Ryan, Frazer Clarke, Omar Meziane, Sarah Collin and Beth Dobbin. Check out the instagram @hips_and_dipz and @mansfieldcurtis for more information.

For episode 28 I am joined by Bath and England rugby star Ruaridh McConnochie. We discuss the Olympics, training and injury at a world cup. Check out @hips_and_dipz and @ruaridhmcc for more information.

This week I am joined my 2021 olympic hopeful Annie Guglia. Annie is a number 1 Canadian Skateboarder who has received plenty of recognition for what she has achieved on and off the board and is a true inspiration for young athletes especially young women. Check out the Instagram page @hips_and_dipz for more details.

This week I am joined by Team GB windsurfer Sarah Jackson. We discuss the sport, being a student athlete and choosing between two sporting paths.

This week I am joined by Rio Olympian Andreanne Langlois who represented Canada in kayaking, a great listen to understand a sport with unnatural movement patterns. Stay tuned till the end for some insightful debate about vaccines and some lions fun!

This week I am joined by Commonwealth Games beach volleyball player Jess Grimson. We discuss her career in elite sport, her ambitions for the future and the sexualisation of her sport. Check out the podcast @hips_and_dipz for more details

For episode 23 I am joined by Team GB DMT (Double Mini Trampolining) athlete Kirsty Way. Kirsty is a British and European champion who has ambitions to one day hold the world title. We discuss injury, psychology and being a student athlete. Check out the Instagram @hips_and_dipz for more details.

This week I am joined by Team GB sprinter Beth Dobbin. We discuss her recovery from near career ending medical adversity and her ambitions ahead of this summer's games.

For Episode 21 of the podcast I am joined by former powerlifter and founder of range of strength it's Lucas Hardie. Lucas and I discuss why he values flexibility so highly, his injuries and how you too can improve flexibility.

This week for the Hips and Dips Podcast I am joined by Team GB and Team JB Brunex cross country cyclist Frazer Clacherty. We discuss how he became a cyclist, his training methods and the olympic cycle.

For episode 19 I am joined by Team australia winter Olympian for mogul skiing Brodie Summers. We discuss the build up to the olympics, learning to ski in Australia and his extensive list of injuries. @brodiesummers @hips_and_dipz

For episode 18 I am joined by Team Canada diver Caeli McKay in the build up to achieving her olympic dream in Tokyo. Having already accumulated success at the Commonwealth games and Pan-Am games she is one of the hottest talents in Canadian sport. Instagram = @Caemckay and @hips_and_dipz

For episode 17 I am joined by Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster. We discuss his transition from player to coach, managing player workloads and the differences between rugby management across the Irish sea. Check out @hips_and_dipz on Instagram for more details.

For episode 16 I am joined by Team GB boxer and reigning Commonwealth Games champion Frazer Clarke. In this episode we discuss the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, terrorist attacks and learning from those who have gone before him. Check out @hips_and_dipz on Instagram for more details.

For Episode 15 I am joined by Team GB and world no.5 Windsurfer Tom Squires. We discuss the delayed Tokyo Olympics, the physical stress of spending days at sea and his route into the sport. Check out @Hips_and_dipz and @squireswindsurf for more information.

For episode 14 I am joined by Kendall Ryan. Since turning proffesional in 2011 Kendall has racked up success on both the road and the track including becoming a three times national cycling champion. For this interview we discuss how Covid-19 temporarily derailed her olympic dream, improving gender equality in the sport and new recovery techniques. Check out Hips_and_dipz and @Kendall_ryan92 on Instagram for more details.

For episode 13 I am joined by Ian Gatt; Team GB boxing physio, PHD candidate and personal cutman to Anthony Joshua. We discuss injuries in boxing and his role in managing the MDT team within team GB boxing along with his role within the English institute of sport. Ian has worked with some of the biggest names in the sport including Nicola Adams, Joe Joyce, Nicola Adams and Luke Campbell making his experiences invaluable.

For episode 12 I am joined by the well respected chef Omar Meziane. Omar has a very impressive CV working with England Football, England rugby, GB hockey, GB rowing and England cricket amoungst others. In this interview we discuss his career path, cooking for athletes and his future business plans.

For episode 11 I am joined by Team GB bobsledder and University of Bath student Adam Hames. We discuss his rise in the sport, his plans for the future and funding in sport.

For episode 10 I am joined by Team GB hockey player Rhys Smith ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. We are discussing his path to international success, training for a delayed Olympics and improving diversity in his sport.

For episode 9 I am joined by ex British champion and world championship medal winning gymnast Luke Strong. We discuss his career and road to recovery from one of worst sport injuries I have ever heard off. This interview was cut slightly short due to technical issues but Luke was still fantastically insightful.

For episode 8 I am joined by National League hockey goalkeeper Aurora Mears. A player, coach and charity fundraiser. Who offers great insight into areas of sport where strength and conditioning needs improving.

It's begining to look a lot like Christmas... This week all my guests from series one so far are back for a festive edition. Discussing what competing is like around the Christmas period as well as having some Christmas fun. Featuring Charlotte Frazier, Dominic McGeekie, Joanie Goss, Thomas Nixon, Simone Ming and Sarah Collin.

For epsisode 6 I am joined by former team GB Modern Pentathlete Sarah Collin. Having competed at the national, european and world stage whilst obtaining a master's degree from the University of Bath, we sit down to discuss her early retirement from elite sport and events which lead to that decision. *** Warning this podcast contains topics some people may find destressing ***

For episode 5 I am joined by Simone Ming. A world champion in calisthenics and ninja warrior finalist. We will discuss competing at the highest level, the benefits of body based exercise and being a plant based athlete

For episode 4 I am joined by Tom Nixon a hockey player, coach and umpire. Tom has been on a long road to recovery following a patella fracture in 2019 and we will review this from a physical and psychological perspective as well as comparing injuries as a player vs a coach.

For Episode 3 I am joined by Joanie Goss a respected physiotherapist and Athlete. Who will offer interesting comparisons between physiotherapy with sports teams both side of the Atlantic.

For episode 2 I am joined by Dominic McGeekie, an ex professional rugby player who offers some interesting insights into the world of championship rugby as well as injuries and evaluating the role of sport in your life. Dom played for John Fisher, Cardiff Met and London Scottish.

For episode 1 I am joined by Charlotte Frazier a personal trainer and entrepreneur. With a history of competing to a high level in both bodybuilding and cheerleading but not without some major set backs along the way

Introduction ahead of the launch of Hips and Dips.