Talent Takes Time

Joining Alison is Andy Jacobs from the popular talkSPORT show, "Hawksbee and Jacobs". Andy is a veteran broadcaster and comes with a  wealth of experience that makes him one of the leading voices in the UK. He's a straight-talker and as he says to Alison, has never "half-arsed" a day on air in the 20-plus years he has been presenting the famous show. *** Talent Takes Time is a series of conversations with people who work in sports media: from presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters to media trainers, executive producers and heads of channel. It's an insight into this ruthless industry, focussing on the challenges and harsh truths for anyone who wants to enter the industry, or is curious to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes. It is presented by Alison Bender who has spent 20 years in the industry as a producer and presenter. If you'd like to learn more, make sure you follow her on all her social channels @alibendertv and go to www.alisonbender.com/skills for her free tips on getting into the industry. The series is produced as part of the HWY61 Network. For more podcasts like this one, visit www.HWY61.media

Kelly Cates joins Alison this week to discuss her rise in sport broadcasting and how she, like Alison, has found longevity in  her career. Kelly is one of the best known sports broadcasters in the UK, currently fronting coverage of the Premier League for Sky Sports, while also hosting shows on BBC Radio Five Live. *** Talent Takes Time is a series of conversations with people who work in sports media: from presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters to media trainers, executive producers and heads of channel. It's an insight into this ruthless industry, focussing on the challenges and harsh truths for anyone who wants to enter the industry, or is curious to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes. It is presented by Alison Bender who has spent 20 years in the industry as a producer and presenter. If you'd like to learn more, make sure you follow her on all her social channels @alibendertv and go to www.alisonbender.com/skills for her free tips on getting into the industry. The series is produced as part of the HWY61 Network. For more podcasts like this one, visit www.HWY61.media

Rob Nothman not only interviews the stars, he trains them! Yes, that's right, Rob is one of the BBC's reporters, covering the Premier League and other sports. But when he's not at matchdays, chasing interviews, he's working in his other role withy the BBC by training their new talent. Rob has helped build the careers of the likes of Gary Lineker and so many others. So this episode is priceless is hearing from a someone who has pretty much seen and done it all in broadcast media. *** Talent Takes Time is a series of conversations with people who work in sports media: from presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters to media trainers, executive producers and heads of channel. It's an insight into this ruthless industry, focussing on the challenges and harsh truths for anyone who wants to enter the industry, or is curious to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes. It is presented by Alison Bender who has spent 20 years in the industry as a producer and presenter. If you'd like to learn more, make sure you follow her on all her social channels @alibendertv and go to www.alisonbender.com/skills for her free tips on getting into the industry. The series is produced as part of the HWY61 Network. For more podcasts like this one, visit www.HWY61.media

Anna Kessel is a trailblazer in jorunalism. Through her work with The Telegraph, she has helped to elevate coverage of women's sport in the media. After a work experience gig for The Observer, Anna didn't "leave for another 15 years" as she puts it. She has worked her way up to becomne a big voice in the media. Her story outlines the many different routes people can follow to achieve success in their careers. *** Talent Takes Time is a series of conversations with people who work in sports media: from presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters to media trainers, executive producers and heads of channel. It's an insight into this ruthless industry, focussing on the challenges and harsh truths for anyone who wants to enter the industry, or is curious to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes. It is presented by Alison Bender who has spent 20 years in the industry as a producer and presenter. If you'd like to learn more, make sure you follow her on all her social channels @alibendertv and go to www.alisonbender.com/skills for her free tips on getting into the industry. The series is produced as part of the HWY61 Network. For more podcasts like this one, visit www.HWY61.media

Talent Takes Time is back with a new series. And first up we have Abby Wambach, a World Cup winner and the all-time leading goalscorer for the USWNT. Abby enjoyed a phenomenal football career, but when she retired faced all sorts of challenges with TV punditry and personal battles as she attempted to define herself in the next stage of her life. We're proud of this episode as it takes the narrative into areas even we didn't expect. Abby is honest and candid in her self-assessment and is a true inspiration.  We hope you enjoy it.  *** Talent Takes Time is a series of conversations with people who work in sports media: from presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters to media trainers, executive producers and heads of channel.  It's an insight into this ruthless industry, focussing on the challenges and harsh truths for anyone who wants to enter the industry, or is curious to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes.  It is presented by Alison Bender who has spent 20 years in the industry as a producer and presenter.  If you'd like to learn more, make sure you follow her on all her social channels @alibendertv and go to www.alisonbender.com/skills for her free tips on getting into the industry. The series is produced as part of the HWY61 Network. For more podcasts like this one, visit www.HWY61.media

In the final episode of Talent Takes Time (season 1), we have a special bonus interview with Temi Fagbenle. Temi has proved an inspiration to women and young girls across sport. Her story is as unique as it is incredible, with Temi attending Harvard University while also representing Team GB;'s basketball team at the 2012 Olympic Games. Temi is now an ambassador for UN Women while continuing her pro basketball career. She speaks with Alison anout how she has managed to overcome her own challenges to achieve it all. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

Yes, you read that right! Alison Bender is being interviewed on her own podcast! In this bonus episode, Alison sits down with producer Garry Hayes to talk about her own career in the media and the experience of producing her first podcast series. Follow us Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

With a career that has spanned four decades, Martyn Ziegler has seen most things in sports media. Now Chief Sports reporter for The Times, he speaks with Alison about how he went from local news to global. This is the last episode in the current season run of Talent Takes Time. We'll be back later in 2021 with more stories and advice from media personalities. In the meantime, look out for some special bonus episodes that will appear in our feed soon. Thanks for listening! Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

Formerly the sports editor of New of the World, Paul McCarthy now runs his own agency specialising in training and crisis management. He's also Executive Secretary of the Football Writers' Association. He speaks with Alison about how gruelling a career in sports media can be and why he pivoted in his career to get a better work-life balance. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

After speaking with women from across the media, Alison changes things up for this episode as she sits down with football commentator Gary Taphouse. He speaks fatherhood and the challenges of juggling busy weekends with having a young family. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

How do you go from working in government and social policy to becoming a cricket correspondent for The Times newspaper? Well, Alison speaks with Elizabeth Ammon who did just that, making a big career change to realise her passions in sport. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

In this episode, Alison is joined by someone who has seen it all and done it all in the media. Jo Tongue was formerly the executive producer of the popular Five Live football phone-in "606" and is now a talent agent, representing women across the industry. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

Join Alison Bender as she speaks with Rachel Burden from BBC Five Live, highlighting some of the key challenges she has faced throughout her career in broadcast radio. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

Join Alison Bender as she sits down with Reshmin Chowdhury to discuss her career in the media and how she rose through the ranks to cover the UEFA Champions League with BT Sport. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

A familiar face on national news bulletins across the UK with BBC Sport, Natalie Pirks has enjoyed a long and varied career. From starting out with Setanta Sports where she was expected to be the camera operator, editor and reporter, she tells Alison how she's seen everything in the media. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

Natalie Sawyer reached the top of sports broadcasting having started out at the bottom. She tells Alison how she went from a runner on Sky Sports News to eventually presenting and fronting the channel's popular Transfer Deadline Day coverage in the Premier League. Natalie's now a host on talkSPORT radio. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV 

Rebecca Lowe anchors NBC Sports' coverage of the Premier League in the USA. But her journey to the top of her game started at the very bottom as she worked her way up tp prove herself in the industry. Listen as she recounts her journey and puts perspective on her career in the media. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTOk @AliBenderTV

She was the first-ever woman to commentate on Match of the Day and has blazed a trail for women in sports media across the UK. In this episode, Alison speaks with the impressive and influential Jacqui Oatley about how she has helped change the media for women. Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

Welcome to Talent Takes Time - inspiring stories from influential women in the media. Our first episode launches on this International Women's Day as Alison Bender speaks with her long-time friend and colleague, Kay Murray. Now a leading anchor at ESPN, Kay has battled her way to the very top in sports broadcasting, learning things the hard way. Now she balances her high-profile job with motherhood... not to mention a global lockdown! Like what you hear? Please rate and review Talent Takes Time wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV

Alison Bender has seen and done it all in a media career that has stretched over 20 years. She's worked across the globe for leading broadcasters such as ESPN and Sky Sports, including Real Madrid TV and Chelsea TV. In this series she speaks with inspirational women in the media, taking a closer look at the challenges they've faced on the road to unlocking their talents in a challenging industry. Episode 1 with Kay Murray from ESPN drops on International Women's Day, 8 March.