Sport + Life

Max is a qualified Doctor with a decade's experience as a General Practitioner in the UK.Two years ago,following the turnaround of his own health due to testosterone replacement therapy, Max began working as a consultant for Alphagenix and other companies.His main work involves assessing and treating hormonal deficiencies, as well as advising on lifestyle factors such as exercise, sleep, nutrition, supplementation and stress management.Here we talk about the impact testosterone has made to the lives of his patients.Follow Max on Instagram: dr_max_draper

Nick Gazzard is a former Cheltenham Town football player. Nick founded The Hollie Gazzard Trust in the wake of his daughter, Hollie being murdered in 2014 by an ex. This year Nick was awarded an OBE for his work tackling violence against women. He also works with young men to help them imagine a healthy sense of masculinity. More info: https://holliegazzard.org/project/nick-gazzard/

Steph is the Founder & Chair of Trustees of The Archie Matthews Trust.The Archie Matthews Trust was set up by the Matthews family in 2024 in response to the loss of Archie - Steph's son - to suicide. Archie had ADHD and Autism.The Trust's mission: To raise awareness of young men's mental health challenges and neurodiversity, and providing support for young men.

Ross Mitchell is a fitness expert, with a wide-ranging experience of training athletes and regular people. Here we discuss the psychological adjustments needed for sedentary people to begin to move.

Chris Coley, a highly successful businessman has been enmeshed in a huge range of sports in Gloucestershire for many decades. As a player, administrator and benefactor Chris has helped professional and amateur sport from cricket, to rugby to football and horse racing. In The New Year Honours List, Chris was recognised for his service with the awarding of The British Empire Medal.

Teddy discusses why so many fitness resolutions fall by the wayside before January is out and why more modest - but sustainable - new habits could be the key to a longterm health boost.

Teddy talks through some festive food and fitness tips to maximise fun and prevent derailing you too far from the healthy track. Leaning into meat (or plant protein etc) and veg (fibre) is a big one!

Teddy sits down for a conversation with Gloucester Rugby Chairman and Chairman of The Cheltenham Racecourse Martin St Quinton. In a revealing chat, Martin explains why pro rugby union and horse racing are in very different states of financial health - and how he thinks rugby can become more sustainable.

Hello! Teddy here. Thank you for your support listening to Sport and Life all these years! I have now started a new fitness and healthy lifestyle podcast - Training with Teddy - to complement my work as a Fitness and Lifestyle Coach. You can find the new pod here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4akKJ3Dfube0mwtGpDntXt On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-with-teddy/id1742737023 To Follow me on X: @teddydraper Inst: @teddydrapersport For details of my remote fitness and lifestyle coaching - I'd love to work with you: https://drapermedia.co.uk/training-with-teddy

In light of the sad passing of Andreas Brehme, Sports broadcasters Tom and Teddy run through their top 5 German players since 1990. Ballack, Voller, Klinsmann, Klose, Lahm, Ozil and more are discussed. #podcast #football #soccer #germanfootballers #germanfootball #bundesliga

Sports broadcasters Teddy (a Man United fan) and Tom ( a Sunderland fan) run through their top 5 Manchester United players since 1990. Hughes, Cantona, Rooney, Cole and Ferdinand all get a mention. Remember for 35% off D-Rock clothing, use the discount code SAL35 at https://d-rock.uk/ #football #soccer #manchesterunited #mufc #cantona #ronaldo #rooney

Rory Macfadyen is co-founder of Reflo - the sustainable performancewear brand that turns single-use plastics destined for landfill and discarded coffee grounds into technical sports apparel. In this episode, Rory chats to Teddy and Tom about the brand and how the England captain Harry Kane has come on board as a brand ambassador. Rory is also a huge Southampton fan and he runs his through his top-5 Saints players of all-time. Messrs Le Tissier and Benali obviously feature, but some surprises too. ******** #football #90sfootball #reflo #sustainability #sustainableclothing

After a relatively quiet January Transfer Window, Teddy and Tom reminisce about some of the shock transfers of yesteryear. As ever, big focus on 90s football. The 'White Feather,' Figo and 'The Bald Eagle' feature as does Tino Asprilla's move to a black-and-white-wearing NE club that DIDN'T happen. The fellas are pleased to announce this week that the podcast has begun a collaboration with the d-rock clothing brand. Big thank you to Rumni and his team for offering listeners 35 % off with the discount code SAL35 at https://d-rock.uk/ ************************ #transfers #football #90sfootball #shocktransfers #middlesbroughfc #crystalpalace

Michael Bridge is a longstanding sports reporter on Sky Sports News, covering transfers on the channel for more than a decade. Michael has also written books on Tottenham Hotspur and works as a presenter of darts on Sky Sports too. In this episode we run through his top 5 Spurs' players of his era, beginning with Paul Gascoigne. To follow Michael on X: @MichaelBridge_ #Tottenham #spurs #football #sport #90sfootball #Gazza

Sports Broadcasters reflect on 21 years of the January Transfer Window - and pick their best January signings. #football #podcast #transferwindow

With Christmas in the air, Sports broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their favourite football-related presents. Pencil cases, shirts, shell suits, Subbuteo and more discussed. ********** To sign up to Teddy's FREE health and fitness newsletter for the new year: https://drapermedia.co.uk/training-with-teddy

Teddy talks about SMART goals, particularly the specific element. Vital for athletes but do everyday people need them just to get fitter and stronger? Is not incorporating regular exercise into their lives not the key? *********** Looking to optimise your immunity? For 30% off your first purchase and 10% discount ongoing with Cytoplan's food-based supplements use the discount code DRAPER10R at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk/ For Teddy's FREE health and fitness newsletter starting Jan 2024: https://drapermedia.co.uk/training-with-teddy --

Sports Broadcasters Tom and Teddy discuss footballers and managers who've represented Manchester United and Sunderland over the past 30 years. Roy Keane, Dwight Yorke, John O'Shea and more! To join the conversation on X: @teddydraper & @tomwhitemedia

As we enter the season of giving - and receiving - stuff, Teddy runs through new research revealing the health benefits of de-cluttering. Teddy is releasing a FREE health and fitness newsletter in 2024 and will be available for remote personal training for busy men - sign up here: https://drapermedia.co.uk/training-with-teddy

Sports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their World 5aside teams - selecting global players from 1990 onwards. To join the conversation on X: @teddydraper @tomwhitemedia

In this short solo edition Teddy talks about research into the health and relaxation boosting effects of laughter. Teddy also explains how his schedule as a sports broadcaster sometimes prevents him 'having a laugh' with mates and that's when he turns to comedy. Teddy will be releasing a FREE newsletter for busy men looking to get fitter and healthier in 2024 - sign up here: https://drapermedia.co.uk/ And he'll also be offering a remote personal training service to a small group of gents. Email hello@drapermedia.co.uk to find out more.

Tony Wrighton is a TV and radio broadcaster, podcaster and author specialising in NLP and health and wellbeing. Tony worked with Teddy and Tom at Sky Sports for many years and in this episode the men talk: swimming in the sea, sleep, burnout and social connection. PLUS Tony runs through his 5 Queens Park Rangers heroes. To find out more about Tony's books, podcast and courses: https://www.tonywrighton.com/

Tom and Teddy talk football - past and present - with former England, West Brom, Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United, Southampton, Nottingham Forest and Coventry midfielder Carlton Palmer.

As well being a sports broadcaster, co-host of the pod Teddy is a also a sports science graduate and qualified personal trainer. In this episode he runs through his tips on sleep after 20 years of shift work on radio and TV. To follow Teddy and/or to contact him about his remote personal training service: @teddydrapersport on Instagram or email hello@drapermedia.co.uk #sleep #caffeine #daylight #exercise

Sports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White discuss their top 5 dribblers with contributions from viewers/listeners. Messi, Maradona, Ronaldo (both), Romario, Kinkladze and more are mentioned! To join the conversation online follow the lads on X: @TeddyDraper and @tomwhitemedia

Sports broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White pick their all-time Premier League 11s. To join the conversation, comment here or head to @TeddyDraper and @tomwhitemedia on Twitter. #football #podcast #premierleague #footballhistory

Sports Broadcasters Tom White and Teddy Draper run through their favourite goalkeepers. Schmeichel, Campos, Higuita and many goalkeeping greats discussed! To join the conversation on X: @tomwhitemedia & @TeddyDraper

Scott and Steven Founded The Fitness Group in 2018. It's now become the UK's leading personal training course provider and they've most recently racked up an impressive £1.3m in turnover, following consistent year-on-year growth. The pair met playing football at school and have been best friends ever since, sharing a deep-rooted passion for sport and fitness. They launched the business whilst Scott was playing professional football in Scottish League One for Stranraer, as an attacking midfielder. Scott is now manager of Stranraer. The gents chat to Tom and Teddy about the business, but also Scottish Football and Scott and Steven share their all-time favourite players.

Sports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White discuss their top 5 English footballers with superb contributions from listeners. To join the discussion online on X/Twitter: @teddydraper @tomwhitemedia

Sports broadcaster Pete Graves chats to Tom and Teddy about his new Newcastle-United-themed book Here to Compete. The book is out at the end of October. Pete also runs through his top 5 Newcastle heroes - who are all strikers! Tom asks a quiz question about the opening of the new Wembley too and the boys discuss a Newcastle 'football scenario.' To follow on X/Twitter and join the conversation: @petegravestv @tomwhitemedia @teddydraper

Sports broadcasters Tom White and Teddy Draper run thru their top 5 hardest footballers - the fair but tough men past and present. To contribute to the conversation on X (Twitter) @tomwhitemedia @TeddyDraper

Sports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White discuss the biggest surprises they've seen in football - including shock trophy winners, managerial moves, transfers and goals. To follow and contribute on Twitter/X: @teddydraper @tomwhitemedia

Sports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White discuss their top 5 Goal Poachers and run through listeners' contributions. Teddy also asks a quiz question about a teenager who moved to the Champions of England in 1991.

Sports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their top 5 'Forgotten Premier League players' with fantastic contributions from listeners. From William Prunier to Maicon expect to be reminded of some PL stars and some forgotten support acts. To add to the discussion, comment below or contact Tom and Teddy on Twitter: @tomwhitemedia @TeddyDraper

It's deadline day week in the UK - football's summer transfer window crashes shut Friday night. To mark it, Tom and Teddy talk through their most significant signings - an eclectic range of players discussed, including a traditional right winger from Middlesbrough, a flamboyant Frenchman and a charismatic German.

Charlie first made a name for himself on the well-known reality TV series The Only Way is Essex, before going on to set up his own talent management agency HUGE, which represents elite boxers such as John Ryder, Conor Benn, Joe Cordina and Maisey Rose Courtney. Most recently, Charlie co-produced and co-starred in his family's first ever own reality TV series 'House of Sims', which documents the Sims family's life as they try and make it out in LA. Follow Charlie on Instagram: @charlessims_

Teddy Draper and Tom White discuss their top five central midfielders of all time. Messrs Gascoigne, Keane, Modric and many more are mentioned and debated!

Patrick Sword is founder of Alchemy 16, a luxury fitness studio in the heart of Cheltenham. Patrick was a sport and exercise graduate from Exeter University where he captained the water polo team. Patrick has two decades of success in business, but as a qualified personal trainer has created Alchemy 16 to 'create a unique experience, which will elevate your mind, body and soul.' Instagram: @alchemy.16

Sports Broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their top 5 football wingers. They run through another football scenario and talk about a quiz question set by Teddy. To follow Tom @tomwhitemedia Teddy: @teddydrapersport (Insta) @drapersport on X (Twitter).

Sports broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their favourite strike partnerships - drawn from English, Scottish and international football - and Tom poses a quiz question.

Tom White has been a Sky Sports presenter for well over a decade. Tom is joining the podcast as a cohost and to kick off the weekly chats with Teddy, he runs through his top 5 Sunderland heroes of all time.

Tia Norton, from Leamington Spa,  was the first female professional padel player in the UK and is currently British number 1. She won the inaugural Pro Padel League for 'Las Vegas' in Tampa, Florida this summer. Tia spoke to Teddy as she was preparing to head to Italy for her next tournament. To follow Tia on Instagram: @tianortonx

James Golden has worked in the fitness and health and wellbeing industry for more than two decades and currently works as a fitness coach, consultant and speaker. Here we talk about James' experience suffering a serious case of melanoma skin cancer in his mid 20s and the lessons he took from it. James is now working as an ambassador for The Melanoma Fund: https://www.melanoma-fund.co.uk/james-golden/ For information about James' work as a trainer: https://www.thefitnesspro.co.uk/ For consultancy info: https://www.jgoldenconsultancy.co.uk/ James' Instagram: @aka_thefitnesspro

Teddy reflects on the news this week that Romelu Lukaku is willing to take a £ 1 million pay cut to permanently move to Inter Milan. Is it a rare example of a person choosing happiness over financial reward in an era where more money is often presented as the key factor in ever decision - above happiness and even morals/ideals. Teddy also announces details of a cohost joining the podcast.

Wayne Barton is a football journalist and author, writing a growing list of commended books on Manchester United and the key figures in the club's history. Here we discuss the differing football landscape of when United won the treble in 1999 versus Manchester City's recent matching of that achievement. For more on Wayne's books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Wayne-Barton/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AWayne+Barton Follow Wayne on twitter: @WayneSBarton

Luke is the London-based founder of T2Fit, has a decade of experience in the fitness industry and runs a Personal Training qualification through the Elite Coaching Alliance. Luke has also completed numerous challenges, such as an ultra-marathon in 2021, 12 marathons in 12 months in 2022, and he recently completed a transformation photoshoot that he documented on his youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtsjU4VSk2I&t=16s Follow Luke on Instagram: @lukeaturn ************************** For a free mentoring session with Anthony Astbury of The Whole Man Academy: https://go.once.hub.com/wholemanacademy

Valerio Zuddas is currently Assistant Manager of Sheriff Tiraspol, helping the team to the double in Moldova in 2022/23. He has previously worked across Europe, including time at Hibernian FC, HNK Hajduk Split, Pafos FC, Honved and Reggina. In addition to working as a technical and tactical coach, Valerio has worked as a strength and conditioning coach in football. For more about Valerio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerio-zuddas-432024149/details/experience/

With his friends, Matt Siely and and Cutu Serruys, Luca Feser forms Team HODL (Hold On for Dear Life). They are attempting to row across the Pacific Ocean, from California to Hawaii to raise donations for The Ocean Cleanup Charity (https://theoceancleanup.com) Setting off in June 2023, they hope to complete the 2,800mile journey in less than 60 days, which would also make it a World Record for the fastest crossing and the first ever male-trio to take on the challenge. To follow the team: Instagram @Team_HODL Facebook @HODL.Team LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-feser/ Website https://hodl-team.com/ Donations GoFundMe

Oli Mell is a drama school graduate, ex Marine (machine gun specialist), a personal trainer who runs an outdoor gym in Cheshire (@wolfpackfitnesscheshire on Instagram) and multiple world kettlebell champion for Team England: 6 X IKMF WORLD CHAMPIONCurrent WKSF WORLD CHAMPION (80-87kg 32kg 30 min long cycle)World record holder for 2hour super marathon 24kg long cycle 1,227 repsWorld record holder 40kg world games IKMF half snatch (92 reps) In this podcast we also talk kickboxing and basketball.

Keith has been a Personal Trainer for more than a decade, currently working out of Super Training Gym in Bishops Cleeve. He's a nutritional therapist and has competed in CrossFit events. He's also taken part in body building, boxing and weight lifting. Teddy is employing Keith - who's qualified as an Olympic Lifting Instructor - to hone his technique. For more about Keith - or to book a session: https://keithirvinept.co.uk/

Katie Brighton Jones, based in Cheltenham, England, has been a personal trainer for more than 15 years and is also a sports therapist. For more information about Katie: https://www.kbjwellness.co.uk/ Katie is also a triathlete and at the end of June is competing in her first Iron Man in Nice, France. In the event Katie will be raising money for The Little Princess Trust - which provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or to other conditions such as Alopecia. The charity is also one of the largest funders of childhood cancer research in the UK. To support Katie's efforts for The Little Princess Trust: https://tinyurl.com/3wh37mva ******************************* For a free mentoring session with Anthony Astbury of The Whole Man Academy: https://go.once.hub.com/wholemanacademy