Podcasts about Cheltenham

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today's racing news. First today, Adrien Cugnasse follows upon his own breaking story from Jour de Galop on the latest in the case of Pierre Charles Boudot, the former French Champion jockey indicted for rape over four years ago. Also on today's show, Nick - in Hong Kong - talks to Francis Graffard about his runners in the HKIR on Sunday, while Nick and Jane reflect on Ryan Moore's triumph in the International Jockeys' Championship. Plus, David Pipe on waiting some more for stable star Windbeneathmywings, and Harry Derham on the surprise package that is One Horse Town, engaged at Cheltenham this weekend. David Yates catches up with Charlie McCarthy regarding the small holdup that will prevent Kopek des Bordes running at Christmas.

Join Charlotte Greenway for The Saturday Edition, your weekly horse-racing preview. This episode looks ahead to Cheltenham tomorrow with insights from trainers Jamie Snowden, Harry Derham, Chris Gordon, and jockey Gavin Sheehan. Charlotte also turns to the upcoming Hong Kong International Race Day, featuring updates from trainer David Hayes on star sprinter Ka Ying Rising, and Francis Graffard on his two runners.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Racing TV's Lydia Hislop. First off though we hear from Nick who is in conversation with Andrew Cooper, Clerk of the Course at Epsom, who has news of significant changes that are to be made for the 2026 Betfred Epsom Derby Festival, including a significant increase in prize money and an obvious focus on customer experience. This links into Lydia's interview with Lord Allen earlier in the week and Charlotte asks what Lydia made of his responses. Then we look ahead to Cheltenham tomorrow and are joined by Gavin Sheehan and Chris Gordon, who speak about their chances and finally Lydia provides an update on point point trainer Joe O'Shea and Jockey Aidan Keeley, both of whom have landed themselves in hot water.

Cheltenham takes centre stage this weekend. Micheál Deasy and Dan Overall join Tom Stanley to share their best bets for ITV Saturday. Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware

It's a Final Furlong Betting Special with Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman & Jamie Wrenn — your full Saturday Racing Guide across Cheltenham and Doncaster, featuring big-price NAPs, bold opinions, and Emmet's ambitious Lucky 63. If you're betting this weekend, this is essential listening.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today's racing news. First today, Adrien Cugnasse follows upon his own breaking story from Jour de Galop on the latest in the case of Pierre Charles Boudot, the former French Champion jockey indicted for rape over four years ago. Also on today's show, Nick - in Hong Kong - talks to Francis Graffard about his runners in the HKIR on Sunday, while Nick and Jane reflect on Ryan Moore's triumph in the International Jockeys' Championship. Plus, David Pipe on waiting some more for stable star Windbeneathmywings, and Harry Derham on the surprise package that is One Horse Town, engaged at Cheltenham this weekend. David Yates catches up with Charlie McCarthy regarding the small holdup that will prevent Kopek des Bordes running at Christmas.

Nick talks to BBC commentator John Hunt about The Hunt Family Fund, established in memory of his wife Carol and daughters Louise and Hannah, who were killed last July. John speaks about his hopes - and those of his daughter Amy - for the Fund, and how it seeks to support vulnerable women affected by domestic violence. He talks about the extraordinary strength and warmth of his family, how he and Amy support one another, his sense of Home, and his return to work. The first major fundraiser takes place at Cheltenham this week, and the silent auction - with some fabulous prizes - can be accessed at bidaid.com/auction/HFF.Also on today's show, Lee Mottershead talks about exposing black market bookmaker Haydon Simcock, who has today received a prison sentence and a £290,000 fine. Plus, Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on which is the best novice hurdler in Britain, while - in association with Weatherbys - bloodstock and racing manager Paul Curran gives us insight into the future of Yulong as it rebrands as Ace Stud.

Cheltenham Trends expert Matt Tombs and Racing TV's Donn McClean do a deep dive into all the weekend's racing, alongside host Daniel Hussey. Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Lizzie Kelly and Jamie Wrenn for one of the most forensic, data-rich, insight-heavy National Hunt deep dives we've ever done. If you follow the Champion Chase, Arkle, Ryanair, Baring Bingham, or Brown Advisory markets — this episode is essential listening.

Nick talks to BBC commentator John Hunt about The Hunt Family Fund, established in memory of his wife Carol and daughters Louise and Hannah, who were killed last July. John speaks about his hopes - and those of his daughter Amy - for the Fund, and how it seeks to support vulnerable women affected by domestic violence. He talks about the extraordinary strength and warmth of his family, how he and Amy support one another, his sense of Home, and his return to work. The first major fundraiser takes place at Cheltenham this week, and the silent auction - with some fabulous prizes - can be accessed at https://bidaid.com/auction/HFF. Also on today's show, Lee Mottershead talks about exposing black market bookmaker Haydon Simcock, who has today received a prison sentence and a £290,000 fine. Plus, Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on which is the best novice hurdler in Britain, while - in association with Weatherbys - bloodstock and racing manager Paul Curran gives us insight into the future of Yulong as it rebrands as Ace Stud.

It's one of the biggest Saturdays of the early jumps season and The Final Furlong team - Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael - deliver a fast-paced, opinion-packed betting preview for Sandown, Aintree, Huntingdon, and Cork. We start with the Tingle Creek Chase (3:00 Sandown) where Il Etait Temps is the odds-on favourite with 1xBet to give Willie Mullins another Grade 1 in a race he first won nine years ago. But L'Eau du Sud arrives race-fit after bolting up at Cheltenham. And Jonbon, already a dual winner of the Tingle Creek, bids to become only the second horse ever to win it three times. The panel have strong and divided views on who wins.

As good a weekend's jumps racing as you could get, with drama at every turn and some great finishes. Racing TV's Donn McClean and Cheltenham Trends expert Matt Tombs join host Daniel Hussey to review it all, plus look at what it all means for the rest of the season. Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware

A Final Furlong Podcast Special with 1xBet Ireland, recorded live at the Curragh Racecourse: One of racing's sharpest analysts, Gavin Lynch, returns to join Emmet Kennedy for a full deep-dive into everything we've learned so far from the new National Hunt season.

I've been to watch horse racing lots of times - most often here in the town I live in at the iconic Cheltenham Racecourse. And I know a fair bit about training - from a degree in sports science to qualifying as a personal trainer. But I don't know too much about the training of horses. Turns out they're not all that different to humans. It was illuminating then to chat with Max Kendrick - an ex jockey who know helps training horses at Fergal O'Brien's picturesque yard near Cheltenham. Max is doing pioneering work with horse heart rate monitors, that also track metics like the speed of the horse and distance covered. This gives insight that will help trainers coax horses to peak performance, but also from an animal welfare perspective make sure the horses aren't overtrained. Pretty cool to hear Max talk about how the data is often backing up old school trainers' ‘feel' for how the horses are.*******Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetInfo on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.ukFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing check out the intro the podcast.

The guys recap the John Durkan race, discuss Grade 1 wins for Lossiemouth and Grey Dawning plus there are two 20/1 Ante Post picks for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Never miss a moment, podcast or article on SM Media as you can follow us below on all our platforms. Website - https://thesmmediaent.wordpress.com/ YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCO40v_nSWgc6WjmzF4IR68g Twitter - https://twitter.com/SMMediaEnt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SMMediaEnt/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smmediaent/?hl=en iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sm-media/id1528862527 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1iPnMJSgUPj4f0U58DHI9J?si=iVlyktAZTlOcDLPBvbLhzQ SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/fD17rkT6o5NNVaPj7

Cheltenham Trends expert Matt Tombs and Racing TV's Donn McClean join host Daniel Hussey to give their thoughts on a brilliant weekend's jumps racing and share their shortlist of eyecatchers. Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews 18+ | BeGambleAware

Russell Milton has had a near 30-year relationship with ( couple of short spells away) Cheltenham Town as player, coach, head of recruitment and caretaker manager. I was loosely familiar with that. But loved hearing about ‘Milts' beginnings as a Kent boy who didn't start playing organised football until the age of 10. He played for Arsenal and, when released by the Gunners, spent a chunk of time playing in Hong Kong and Japan. An effervescent character! Russ is also a qualified PE teacher and he says having that qualification allowed him to have a go at being a pro with Cheltenham when the club went full-time in the 90s. Hope you enjoy this one.Go well and keep moving, Teddy

Johnny Ward brings you this weeks racing pod alongside Alex Dunn where they preview all of the weekends action! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Harry Cobden, fresh from two winners at the Cheltenham November Meeting, joins us to recap and then preview this upcoming weekend, when he's got a busy book of rides.  As it's Safer Gambling Week, it's a good time to remember you've got plenty of tools to help you stay in control. More info at http://safergambling.paddypower.com/ It's Harry Cobden and the Weekly Podcast, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ GambleAware

This is a little bit different. I qualified as a personal trainer a few years back, but alongside my sports broadcasting career have developed a slightly different training service for clients in Cheltenham: The Triple Tonic is based on three health pillars: movement, fresh air and conversation. My sister-in-law Kerry Halloran in this conversation has kindly offered to (gently) quiz about the evidence behind each pillar, how I fastened onto this approach and what the science says.We also discuss the nuance of each workout and how I incorporate balls, rackets, agility ladders and more while getting clients fitter and stronger in the great outdoors.If you're in Cheltenham and want to get out there with me, or live elsewhere and want some remote fitness coaching there is more info here: https://drapermedia.co.uk/the-triple-tonicInfo on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.ukFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing check out the intro the podcast.Go well and keep moving, Teddy

The Matchbook Cheltenham Trail is back for a third series. Starting earlier this season, Matt Tombs and Donn McClean join host Daniel Hussey every week for a Weekend Review, Eyecatchers and Listener's Questions. Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews 18+ | BeGambleAware  

The Final Furlong Podcast breaks down a blockbuster weekend across Cheltenham, Navan and Exeter with Emmet Kennedy, French racing analyst Adam Mills and Be Lucky Podcast host Daryl Carter. This episode is packed with Festival clues, powerful takes and serious betting insights. Presented by 1xBet.ie – more than 7000 events per day, fast withdrawals, and new customer specials. The link to 1xBet.ie is here: https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game, your odds, your 1xBet. Final Demand made a winning chase debut and is now a short-price favourite with 1xBet Ireland for the Brown Advisory. The lads analyse the performance to decide whether the hype is justified or overstated. Kopek Des Bordes and Lulamba also made perfect starts over fences for Willie Mullins. Daryl has backed one of them for the Arkle and Adam explains the key data that separates the potential stars from the pretenders. We revisit the Arkle Trial, where Put The Kettle On launched an unforgettable career for Henry de Bromhead. This year's winner July Flower is now unbeaten in two chase starts, but does she have the speed, class and technique to follow that path? Sean Bowen delivered a superb ride on Wade Out and the National Hunt Chase talk has begun, but not everyone is convinced. The team explain what the market is missing. Paul Nicholls compared No Drama This End to Denman after his hurdles debut but Adam and Daryl break down the form and numbers to test that claim from every angle. Mydaddypaddy made an impressive hurdles debut for Dan Skelton but does that make him a legitimate Supreme contender? The panel have questions. L'Eau du Sud cruised home in the Shloer Chase. Is he now a threat to the leading two-mile chasers and where does that leave Jonbon? COMPETITION We have partnered with Punchestown Racecourse ahead of Premiere Weekend featuring a Grade 1 double header: the Morgiana Hurdle on Saturday and the John Durkan Memorial Chase on Sunday. Last year's Durkan was race of the season and this renewal could be even stronger with Fact To File seeking back to back wins. We are giving away the final two pairs of weekend tickets. To enter, answer the question asked in this episode and make sure you are subscribed on YouTube. Winner announced on Thursday's show.

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster 's Paul Kealy and Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing for the November meeting at Cheltenham.

A mixed bag of interesting topics this week:Footage of the fully-grassed course at The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island emerged recently and warranted discussion.New World Top 100 rankings from Golf Magazine are imminent and the Aussie candidates come in for attention.Some argy bargy surrounding Cheltenham Golf Club's new lease is in the news, so we briefly discuss that.The Aussie Summer of Golf is upon us and we take a look at some of the events on the calendar.Finally, Scott caught up for a chat with Dean from Seed. Listeners loved our initial chat with Dean at the start of the year and this is another fun one.For the Queenslanders – this link is the one to follow for tickets to the Aus PGA at RQ. Should make for a fantastic spectacle - https://golf.com.au/aus-pga The 2026 Victorian Open is to be staged at 13th Beach down on the Bellarine Peninsula. Held from Jan 15 – 18 it is a fantastic event and a buzz to attend. Entry is free and all details for spectators planning to head along are available through this link - https://golf.com.au/vic-open The Cathedral Invitational for 2025 is another red letter event on the domestic summer golf calendar. Those who want to get along and watch Adam Scott among a score of other notables (including Ian Baker-Finch!) can learn more here - https://cathedralinvitational.com.au/ As discussed in the episode – a GCA thread dating back nearly 25 years – devoted to changes made to the Road Hole Bunker on The Old Course at St Andrew's. Seems many posts within the thread have been deleted or tidied up but the thread is still well worth the read.https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,1922.0.html As is this one devoted to the recent Hanse work at Seminole (also discussed in the episode).https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,73492.0.html The YouTube video mentioned in the episode is here for those interested – https://youtu.be/aHPY786QP00?si=DKs6b_IGlhdFqwr4 We put this podcast together with thanks to Matt Burns and the staff at Angus And Grace Go Golfing. Check their insta page and website for some of the best golf apparel on the planet. The new Australian Golf Passport tee has almost sold out - grab one while you can.  And check out the latest refresh of the classic AAGGG shorts.Thanks to Dean and everyone at Seed Golf – they provide 20% off for Australian Golf Passport listeners via the code AGP at checkout. Get your hands on some premium golf balls at a super low price. Check their website for Seed merch too – caps, gloves and other goodies available. Images related to this episode can be found on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport) and on Twitter / X (@AusGolfPassport). Images accompanied by attribution to their owners / creators. Podcast intro music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing With Me - Instrumental / courtesy of ⁠⁠⁠www.epidemicsound.com

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (15th November 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Uttoxeter, Wetherby and Cheltenham. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

It's Paddy Power Gold Cup Day! Ruby and Rory are back again to guide you through Saturday's ITV Racing from Cheltenham and Wetherby — a proper early-season highlight, not that we're biased or anything… Claim your free bet to be used on Cheltenham this Saturday, and find more information on all of the available offers this weekend, right here: https://promos.paddypower.com/sport It's Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | gambleaware.org

The Final Furlong Podcast team are back for a massive weekend of National Hunt action, with Cheltenham's November Open Meeting taking centre stage and Grade 2 from Navan adding intrigue. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman, and Peter Michael to preview the best bets, bold opinions, and big-value plays for the weekend's top races. Expect strong views, data-backed arguments, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Join James Stevens, assistant betting editor Graeme Rodway, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Unibet's Ed Nicholson for this week's ITV Racing weekend preview, as we look ahead to a huge weekend of action at Cheltenham. It's one of the standout meetings of the season, and our panel will guide you through all the key races from Cheltenham and Wetherby, offering expert tips, betting angles, and in-depth race analysis. If you're betting on horses this weekend, or just want top-class insight ahead of the ITV coverage, this is essential viewing for every racing fan.

Friday's here, which means one thing — Fran is back with his Dundalk picks and a lookahead to the big weekend action from Cheltenham and Navan!   It's Fridays with Fran, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"...   18+ | gambleaware.org  Don't forget to check out our season preview with Harry Cobden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL3yGOU7CoURead T&Cs for all offers mentioned in the show, here: https://promos.paddypower.com/sport

It's a huge weekend of jumps racing, with the Paddy Meeting at Cheltenham finally upon us. Harry Cobden takes PK through his intended mounts for all three days, with some very interesting notes on a couple of darker horses… This show is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ewY3SnP1IQY 18+ GambleAware

Matt Tombs and Steve Jones join host Tom Stanley to share their Best Bets for the Cheltenham November Meeting. Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews 18+ | BeGambleAware

Nick is joined by ITV's Oli Bell to canter through this morning's racing headlines. With a whole host of stars set to take to the stage this weekend in Ireland and the UK, Nick talks to Charlie McCarthy - owner of Kopek des Bordes - about the return of last season's star novice hurdler, set for his chasing debut at Navan this weekend. Also on the show, James Owen spins through a host of smart horses bound for Cheltenham, including Ambiente Friendly, Trad Jazz, Hallelujah U, Burdett Road and more. In Bahrain, Nick catches up with Thady Gosden, Ralph Beckett and Dan and Clare Kubler, while JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, including a tribute to jockey Brian Rouse, who has died aged 85.

Ben Linfoot is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash and Matt Brocklebank as the team discuss the highlights at Cheltenham (and Navan) this weekend.

The band's back together! Ruby and Rory reunite for the first of two shows together this week, kicking things off with Friday's ITV Racing from Cheltenham as the November Meeting gets underway. Claim your Money Back Token for Friday, and find more information on all of the available offers this weekend, right here: https://promos.paddypower.com/sport Enter our FREE TO PLAY game Eliminator here: https://skillzone.paddypower.com/eliminator/ It's Friday Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | gambleaware.org

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to look over today's racing headlines. They are joined first by National Trainers' Federation CEO Paul Johnson, who warns of the potential impact of business rate rises on training establishments in Britain. Also on today's show, in-form trainer Sam Thomas on what promises to be another fruitful weekend at Cheltenham, plus Timeform's Dan Barber with encouraging words on a few novice chasers. In Bahrain, Nick reflects on a season of plenty with trainer Karl Burke, and gets the lowdown on Bahrain International contender Royal Champion, as well as an update on injured stable rider Clifford Lee. George Scott reflects on another Group One win at the weekend, while Overbury's Simon Sweeting considers how studs such as his own should and can respond to the foal crop crisis. Kentucky-based stalwart consignor James Keogh is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Harry Cobden joins PK to look ahead to the whole jumps season. Starting with some of the major races, concluding with picks for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, and some horses to follow in between! Subscribe to the channel now so you never miss an episode! 18+ GambleAware

Join Maddy Playle, James Stevens and Liam Headd to discuss an eventful week in racing. They review the return of Haiti Couleurs and discuss all of the fallout from West Country weekend, including the remarkable Haldon Gold Cup win of Thistle Ask. His trainer Dan Skelton continues to march towards his first trainers' championship, as his old mentor Paul Nicholls experiences mixed fortunes.  The team also look back on the Melbourne Cup win of Half Yours and why the mercurial Racing Blogger has been such a success Down Under. They sign off with tips for Cheltenham's November meeting, with the Paddy Power Gold Cup and Greatwood Hurdle coming up this weekend. 

Pro boxing is a tough business starting out. You have to punch opponents, avoid being punched and you have to sell tickets - often while working a day job.I found this a fascinating insight into this world - Louis Bacon currently has a record of 2-0 and is still working three days a week as. landscape gardener. I hope Louis has a bright, healthy and successful future in the ring ahead. But significantly boxing has already helped him in life - he turned to the sport after getting punched in the face on his first day at high school. 

EP166: Becoming Hannah Again: Reclaiming Identity, Health & Happiness In this week's episode of the Weight Loss Warrior Podcast, I'm joined by Hannah from Cheltenham - a mum of two who's transformed her life, her mindset, and her confidence after years of putting everyone else first. Hannah's journey is powerful, emotional, and full of honesty. After struggling with weight since childhood, living with chronic pain, and caring for her children, she hit a breaking point during lockdown. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and physically drained, she made a decision that changed everything: she joined Slimming World with her mum - and this time, she never looked back. Since then, she's lost over 7½ stone, rediscovered her love for cooking, and regained her identity - no longer just “mummy,” but Hannah again. In this inspiring episode, we talk about:

The countdown to the new National Hunt season continues - and this week, it's all about the Novice Chasers. In this Final Furlong Podcast special, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Paul Ferguson, author of Jumpers To Follow 2025-26, to reveal his Top 10 Novice Chasers for the new jumps season. From unexposed dark horses to emerging Grade 1 contenders, Paul breaks down the prospects you need on your radar - with trainer insights, stable whispers, and early Cheltenham angles that could shape the season ahead. Now in its 19th year, Jumpers To Follow remains the most trusted guide in the sport - packed with detailed profiles, point-to-point notes, and exclusive stable info.

In this latest podcast episode, Keltie Maguire speaks with Helen Taylor — feminist, retired university professor, and writer — about her choice to live a childfree life and her new memoir, Childless by Choice: The Meaning and Legacy of a Childfree Life.  Keltie and Helen discuss: Helen's personal journey of childfree living, including the influences that shaped her decision.  The challenges of choosing the childfree path — and the freedoms it has afforded her. Helen's abortion experience in early adulthood, and whether she ever thinks about the child she could have had.  How life without children can lead to deeper adult relationships and friendships. The societal stigmas surrounding childlessness, and the difficulties and blessings of being childfree at age 77 The role that regret, meaning, and legacy play for Helen, as a woman without children. As mentioned in the show Find Helen online at www.helen-taylor.co.uk She's on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/helentaylor67.bsky.social Find Helen at the following upcoming events: helen-taylor.co.uk/events About Helen Helen Taylor has published books on women's writing, American southern culture, and women fiction readers. Her latest much-acclaimed work is Why Women Read Fiction: The Stories of Our Lives. Her best-known works focus on popular writing and culture: Scarlett's Women: Gone With the Wind and its Female Fans, The Daphne du Maurier Companion, and Circling Dixie: Contemporary Southern Culture through a Transatlantic Lens. Her new book is Childless by Choice: The Meaning and Legacy of a Child-free Life.  She taught English and American literature at three universities – West of England, Warwick and Exeter, where she was Head of English and is now Emeritus Professor. She has published widely on the literature and culture of the American South, as well as British and American women's writing. For many years, she has been a Chair, Curator and participant in many literary festivals, including Bath, Cheltenham, Oxford, Fowey, Budleigh Salterton and Clifton, and she was the first Director of the Liverpool Literature Festival. She is currently writing a book on Daphne du Maurier for the series 'Writers and Their Works'. She lives in Bristol. __ Join an upcoming Kids or Childfree workshop here: kidsorchildfree.com/workshop Check out our free resources here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you're hearing! You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify. Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree

The Jumps are back as we gear up for another season on Matchbook. Micheál Deasy stands in for Tom Stanley alongside Steve Jones and Charlie Poste. Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews 18+ | BeGambleAware

This week Giles and Esther record the pod in front of a live audience at the Cheltenham Literary festival.Giles regales the crowd with tales of his prostate cancer diagnosis, taps up an off-duty doctor for some opinions and wonders what would get Jane Austin cancelled.Esther demonstrates her grasps of veganism, her unwillingness to read out loud and knows what would get her cancelled.Special thanks to ‘The Nook on Five' for hosting us. And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of the Racing Pod and this week they are joined by jockey and current leading rider in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series, Tiernan Power Roche who spoke about his role model jockey's and his future ambitions in his career. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18 + see gamblingcare.ie

Doncaster, Newbury, Cheltenham — three courses, one mission: finding the weekend's best bets.Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman, and Peter Michael return with the sharpest data-led analysis in racing.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They review a tremendous weekend that began with Ka Ying Rising and ended with Calandagan, and do so in the company of Francis Graffard (who also has news of his many other international contenders for the remainder of the year), TPD's Adam Mills, JA McGrath reporting from Randwick, and Hong Kong CEO Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges. Adrian Bott joins the show as his team reacts to the enforced withdrawal of Sir Delius from the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, while Caulfield Cup-winning trainer Calvin McEvoy enjoys the spellbinding performance of Half Yours.

Fi is sadly still off, so Jane is holding down the fort. There's more Cheltenham chat, musings on omelette stations, reflections on sumo wrestlers, and thoughts on sauerkraut. Plus, Amy Wallace, co-writer of Virginia Giuffre's memoir ‘Nobody's Girl', discusses the book and the life of Giuffre. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith.You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They review a tremendous weekend that began with Ka Ying Rising and ended with Calandagan, and do so in the company of Francis Graffard (who also has news of his many other international contenders for the remainder of the year), TPD's Adam Mills, JA McGrath reporting from Randwick, and Hong Kong CEO Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges. Adrian Bott joins the show as his team reacts to the enforced withdrawal of Sir Delius from the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, while Caulfield Cup-winning trainer Calvin McEvoy enjoys the spellbinding performance of Half Yours.

The team play a packed-out Cheltenham Literature Festival and answer the big questions: Do we owe Donald Trump an apology? How did things get so bad for Labour so fast? And will the Eye ever increase its font size? 

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through the day's racing headlines on the eve of British Chamions' Day. Courtesy of Ascot, we hear from Aidan O'Brien and Andrew Balding, likely to be two of the day's key players, while Nick talks to Mickael Barzalona about an outstanding collection of rides, including Calandagan. Also today, Dan Barber with all the Timeform 'Quick Hits' for Champions' day. In other news, with Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate favourite Sir Delius missing both races owing to veterinary protocols, Nick and Lydia discuss this dramatic development, plus we hear from Brian Ellison, whose Onesmoothoperator edges closer to a run in the Cup and limbers up at Geelong on Wednesday. Cheltenham changes to the Festival race program are put under the microscope, while trainer Eric McNamara eyes up another win in the Munster National at Limerick on Sunday.