Podcasts about Cheltenham

Join Maddy Playle, Liam Headd and Matt Rennie as they review the biggest stories from the past week in the world of horse racing.Cheltenham has introduced five changes aimed at improving its race starts. Will they make a real difference when the Festival returns in March? The panel gives its verdict.Joanna Walsh claimed Irish Oaks glory in the absence of stablemate Thundering On, while Joseph O'Brien continues his remarkable run of success. The Front Page team discusses where his stable stars could be heading next.Also on this week's show, the team looks ahead to this weekend's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, a race with a truly international feel. Can Calandagan defend his crown and win the race for a second consecutive year?

Lara Dodds, founder and chief PT at Tekk Fitt in Cheltenham on her new vibe cycle classes, the joy of running her own gym, why group classes are huge for social connection and the need to combine ‘fat jabs' with strength training.For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

In the latest episode of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, Jane Mangan sits down with one of the greatest jump jockeys of his generation, Barry Geraghty.Across a remarkable career, Barry rode more than 40 Cheltenham Festival winners, won the Grand National aboard Monty's Pass and partnered some of the greatest National Hunt horses of the modern era, including Moscow Flyer, Sprinter Sacre, Bobs Worth and Champ.But behind the big wins was a career of extraordinary courage, sacrifice and resilience.Barry opens up on the 55 fractures he suffered during his time in the saddle, the fall that could have cost him his life and the fear that comes with returning from serious injury. He reflects on growing up as a small and timid young rider, competing against AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh and Paul Carberry during a golden era of jump jockeys, and the mentality and self-belief that allowed him to perform at the highest level.He also tells the story of how a phone call led to him becoming JP McManus' retained jockey, recalls the magic of Moscow Flyer and Sprinter Sacre, explains the decision behind his famous ride on Champ at Cheltenham and reveals why his Grand National victory on Monty's Pass remains the defining moment of his career.This is Barry Geraghty, in conversation.Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media:

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman for Thursday's edition of the popular racing podcast. First today, they hear from the BHA's Head of Raceday Officials, Cathy O'Meara, as the Authority tries to get to grips with the unsatisfactory starts at the Cheltenham Festival. Also today, jockey Jim Crowley tells Nick that he has had further surgery as he aims for a return to the saddle after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Declan McDonagh looks to Sparan Nua to give him a first Classic success this weekend, while - in New Jersey - Nick catches up with Chad Summers, whose Preakness winner Napoleon Solo is the headline act in this weekend's Haskell at Monmouth Park.

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman for Thursday's edition of the popular racing podcast. First today, they hear from the BHA's Head of Raceday Officials, Cathy O'Meara, as the Authority tries to get to grips with the unsatisfactory starts at the Cheltenham Festival. Also today, jockey Jim Crowley tells Nick that he has had further surgery as he aims for a return to the saddle after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Declan McDonagh looks to Sparan Nua to give him a first Classic success this weekend, while - in New Jersey - Nick catches up with Chad Summers, whose Preakness winner Napoleon Solo is the headline act in this weekend's Haskell at Monmouth Park.

Cheltenham College's Director of Rugby Olly Morgan, a former Gloucester and England player, tells us why some of his most rewarding experiences involved non-famous players, how schools are making contact sports as safe as possible and how he adjusts his coaching style to fit each student. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

Composer Laura Bowler on leading the Cheltenham Music Festival's Composer Academy, recorded on-site during the week of workshops in Gloucestershire. She talks about what conservatoire didn't teach her — pitching, funding applications, resilience — plus a look back at Houses Slide, her 2021 piece for London Sinfonietta and seventeen cyclists.

This week, Robyn and Will are joined by one of British Cycling's most decorated track riders, Victoria Pendleton. Over a career that spanned more than a decade, Victoria won two Olympic gold medals and one silver, nine World Championships, two European Championships and the Commonwealth Games, although arguably her biggest contribution to cycling was her legacy. Along with Team GB alumni such as Laura Kenny, Joanna Rowsell, Bradley Wiggins and Chris Hoy, Victoria helped inspire a generation of young riders and helped put British cyclists on the map, and propelled cycling as a sport into the British mainstream.However, Victoria's relationship with cycling hasn't always been a happy one. She retired after the 2012 Olympics stating she'd achieved everything she set out to do on a bike, only later to reveal that she found the British Cycling programme increasingly difficult to be a part of, and latterly coming out in support of former teammate Jessica Varnish's allegations about the BC culture, which in part led to the resignation of coach Shane Sutton amid wider allegations of sexism and discrimination.In 2015, Victoria switched a bike for a horse, and by 2016 she had completed ‘probably the greatest achievement of my life' when she finished fifth in the Foxhunter Chase at Cheltenham. Occasional sports commentary and multiple TV show appearances have kept her busy since, and earlier this year she released her psychology book,The Fear Opportunity, which draws on her experiences as both an athlete and in day-to-day life. In this episode, Victoria discusses her own fear of failure and change, the impact of the media and external noise, women's progress in sport and the psychology of mental resilience.Chat begins at 6.44Check out Victoria's new book, The Fear Opportunity (Pan Macmillan) here------------------This episode is brought to you by the Maserati Grecale SUV car. For more information, go to maserati.com...and the Green Commute Initiative, the leading provider of the Government's Cycle to Work Scheme, which can help you save up to 47% off the cost of a new bike. See greencommuteinitiative.uk for more details------------------Did you know Cyclist is also stunning monthly print magazine?Subscribe now at store.cyclist.co.uk/cycpod and get every issue for less than in the shops, delivered straight to your doorWe're also a really lovely website about everything road cycling and gravel. Check us out at cyclist.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, Jane Mangan sits down with one of the most influential figures in modern racing, Jessica Harrington.Across a remarkable career spanning more than four decades, Harrington has conquered both Flat and National Hunt racing, training legendary horses including Alpha Centauri, Sizing John, Moscow Flyer, Macs Joy and many more.But this conversation goes far beyond the winners.Jessica reflects on growing up in post-war Ireland, representing Ireland in eventing, building one of Europe's most successful racing yards, losing her husband Johnny, battling breast cancer and why she remains as driven as ever.She also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Royal Ascot, Cheltenham and the Olympics, reveals what made horses like Alpha Centauri and Sizing John so special, and explains why retirement has never crossed her mind.This is Jessica Harrington as you've never heard her before.Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media:

Cheltenham financial advisor and former Gloucester Rugby player Gareth Evans breaks down the keys to achieving financial security and reflects on a difficult season for The Cherry and Whites. 

James Mckeown tells Sport and Life about how he's built a successful career betting on football, why emotions matter as much as stats, how to tell if someone has a gambling problem and why he co-founded social club Ocho in the heart of Cheltenham. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

When an Adelaide podcast listener contacted me recently about a potential interview with Glynn Pretty, I couldn't get things under way quickly enough. In the 60's and 70's this man's reputation was as solid as any top jockey in the nation. He spent a lot of time out of Australia fulfilling contracts in Singapore and Hong Kong, but whenever back in Adelaide he promptly reminded owners and trainers why people like Bart Cummings were so lavish in their praise. A dreadful fall in Hong Kong in 1978 was expected to terminate his career. Six years later he made a comeback and rode 50 winners in a year before quitting for good.  Glynn put a lot back into racing following his official retirement, and at age 80 is still involved with the SA Racing Appeals Board. He's also enjoyed the thrill of horse ownership, especially an involvement with talented mare See You In Heaven. The daughter of Divine Prophet won six races for her ownership team, all at stakes level. We begin by talking about Glynn‘s love of the game of golf.  The former star jockey looks back on 15 years as President of the South Australian Jockey's Association. Glynn's very proud of the part he played in the establishment of the SA Jockeys Academy in conjunction with TAFE. He explains how it works and acknowledges some of the great riding talents to come under his tutelage. He looks back on his inclusion in a team appointed by Stereline in the 90's to visit the USA on a promotional tour. The goal was to showcase the starting gates and running rails manufactured by the company in Australia. While in America Glynn saw jockey's safety vests for the first time. He quickly floated the idea in Australia. He talks of his collaboration with the Australian Jockeys Association in introducing a better form of indemnity insurance for injured jockeys. Glynn talks of childhood days in Adelaide and his battle with asthma. He was actually allergic to horses. He talks of his original apprenticeship organised by his father Stan. Things went terribly wrong soon after he started at the Morphettville stables of Bob Burrows. Glynn says he left racing altogether for more than a year but later regenerated an apprenticeship with trainer Bert Kenny. The legendary Colin Hayes came into the equation at one stage. Pretty remembers his first ever race ride at Strathalbyn and the magic of his first win at Cheltenham. There was enormous sentiment attached to this win. He recalls the traumatic circumstances under which his father lost his life in a motor accident. We simply let Glynn reminisce about some of the better horses he got to ride early in his career. Galilee and Light Fingers make for a good start. Dayana also gets an honourable mention. He speaks fondly of Hampton's Pride, one of the most expensive yearlings sold in Australia in the 1960's. Glynn speaks of wins in the famous Adelaide double the Goodwood Hcp and Adelaide Cup. His wins came one year apart. He looks back on wins in races like the SA St Leger, Port Adelaide Cup and SA Oaks. Glynn  remembers his flying start the first time he took on a retainer in Singapore. He rode for just 9 months of the season but finished second in the premiership. He looks back on 4 consecutive years as Singapore's champion jockey. Glynn was stunned when awarded a rare honour after so little time in Singapore. He talks of wins in some of the jurisdiction's most important races. He says SA premierships were never on his radar because of the time he spent out of the country. He was however proud of a South Australian premiership after returning from Singapore  in the 1970/71 season. He talks of three amazing retainers he was forced to decline during his career. One of them came from the UK. Glynn  talks of the success he enjoyed in HK and his injury toll after the fateful 1978 accident at Happy Valley. He looks back on two other interesting feature wins in the early 70's- one in Queensland the other in Melbourne. Both winners were trained by Bart Cummings. Glynn never won a Melbourne Cup but says it could have been different had he been in the right place at the right time. He remembers a Singapore marriage to his late wife Gladys and the whereabouts of daughter Jodie and son Troy.  Glynn Pretty's reputation as one of the best jockeys of his generation was set in stone. Just ask any racing man who was around in the 60's and 70's. Great to have him on the podcast. Old timers will enjoy his recollections. Younger racing fans will be impressed by the merit of his achievements.  

Paul Collicutt, a former Cheltenham Town player, now Bishop's Cleeve boss on missing out on promotion, why the travelling is tough on semipro footballers and how he's built a Leckhampton business that turned over more than 20 million pounds last year.For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-street****For 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

The effervescent Anna Draper (no relation!) discusses last season as goalkeeper for Cheltenham Town Women FC, how playing blind football with England has improved her communication skills, and her dual ambitions of playing pro football and working as an engineer in Formula One. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

 Ryan Broom on extending his third spell at Whaddon Road, becoming a dad, playing at full-back, why the training trip to Spain could be big for team bonding and optimism for the season ahead.''Broomy' also discusses the misperception that his native Wales is a rugby union country. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

durée : 00:27:07 - par : Stéphane Grant - Dame Felicity Lott nous raconte avec sensibilité et générosité comment, d'assistante de professeur d'anglais à Voiron près de Grenoble, elle est devenue la chanteuse choisie par Bernard Haitink à Glynedebourne au milieu des années 70. Un moment de confidences au charme envoûtant... - invités : Felicity Lott Soprano anglaise (1947, Cheltenham), Judith Chaine Productrice Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:27:00 - par : Stéphane Grant - Dame Felicity Lott nous raconte avec sensibilité et générosité comment, d'assistante de professeur d'anglais à Voiron près de Grenoble, elle est devenue la chanteuse choisie par Bernard Haitink à Glynedebourne au milieu des années 70. Un moment de confidences au charme envoûtant... - invités : Felicity Lott Soprano anglaise (1947, Cheltenham), Judith Chaine Productrice Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:27:13 - par : Stéphane Grant - Dame Felicity Lott nous raconte avec sensibilité et générosité comment, d'assistante de professeur d'anglais à Voiron, elle est devenue la chanteuse choisie par Bernard Haitink à Glynedebourne au milieu des années 70. Un moment de confidences au charme envoûtant... - invités : Felicity Lott Soprano anglaise (1947, Cheltenham), Judith Chaine Productrice Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:26:39 - par : Stéphane Grant - Dame Felicity Lott nous raconte avec sensibilité et générosité comment, d'assistante de professeur d'anglais à Voiron près de Grenoble, elle est devenue la chanteuse choisie par Bernard Haitink à Glynedebourne au milieu des années 70. Un moment de confidences au charme envoûtant... - invités : Felicity Lott Soprano anglaise (1947, Cheltenham), Judith Chaine Productrice Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Adrian Bailey watched from the stands as England won the World Cup on July 30th 1966 and 60 years on has written a book of his recollections of the day and the tournament overall. He also discusses the Cheltenham Town FC of his childhood and how the town and life has changed since the 1960s. *******For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

Isaac Hutchinson reflects on a prolific season that ended in him receiving a clutch of accolades, the support of the Cheltenham Town fans, his future and what will be the key factors in choosing his next club.For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

On Friday, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, told a House of Lords debate that current AI regulation is “wholly inadequate”, saying the technology raises fundamental questions about what it means to be human, what we're here for, and how we discern truth. William speaks to the Bishop of Leicester, Martyn Snow, who also spoke in that Lords debate. Also on the programme, the murder of Henry Nowak has brought renewed attention to the Sikh kirpan, a small ceremonial dagger worn by initiated Sikhs as an article of faith, despite it not being used in this attack. Some politicians are now questioning the legal exemption that allows it to be carried. As Sikh organisations prepare new education initiatives and community leaders reflect on what one academic has called a "watershed moment"- what will the debate mean for Britain's Sikhs and for the future of religious freedom. William speaks to the CEO of Sikh Women, Sahdaish Pall.A new song from a Catholic composer has been released to coincide with the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in Mexico on Thursday. Three Lions Rising was composed by Andrew Dineen, whose early encounters with music include hearing his father play the church organ. William speaks to Andrew, and to Lisa Grand who was the lead singer alongside the choirs of St Edward's School and Ashley Manor Prep School in Cheltenham. Presenter: William Crawley Producers: Bara'atu Ibrahim & James Graham Studio Managers: Olivia Miceli & Catherine Everatt Editor: Chloe Walker

Simon Perruzza reflects on 19 years helping people in Cheltenham and surrounding areas through the power of football and movement and previews an upcoming event at the cricket festival. ********For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************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 to the podcast.

Simon Price hasn't ridden in a race for five years but still spends plenty of time in the saddle. He's at Morphettville trackwork three mornings a week, and has a regular presence at the barrier trials and jumpouts. With sons Will and Ben both forging successful riding careers in Adelaide, Price Snr is content to take a back seat these days. Simon's CV credits him with close to 2000 winners including a host of black type features. At the height of his career he had regular support from many leading stables and a strong public following. In response to several requests for an interview with the talented horseman I'm pleased to say job's done! Simon joins us on this week's podcast to look back on his very rewarding career.  He talks about his Morphettville trackwork involvement three times a week for some discerning trainers. Simon says he also works a “day job” at a prominent landscaping business owned by an old friend. He looks back on a snap decision in 2020 to relocate to NSW at the request of former South Australian horseman Sam Kavanagh. Simon recalls going all the way to Mudgee to ride his first winner for Kavanagh. The veteran says a Tamworth success on More Sundays for Kavanagh was his last winning ride. Simon pays tribute to Sam Kavanagh who died after a short illness 18 months ago. He looks back on childhood days in Adelaide and pays tribute to his parents. Simon recalls the unlikely circumstances that would trigger his introduction to horses. He talks of early tuition from George Davison and a subsequent apprenticeship to Peter Hayes at Oakbank.  Simon says Peter Hayes was a thoughtful boss who encouraged him to ride for other trainers. He clearly remembers his first race ride at Cheltenham and his first win at a now defunct racecourse close to the Victorian border. The fifty five year old remembers the support he received from some prominent Adelaide trainers. He looks back on a “loan-out” to Cranbourne trainer Colin Alderson. During this time Peter Hayes sent a horse to Melbourne to run in the inaugural C.S Hayes Stakes at Moonee Valley. Young Simon gained the ride and it was a dream result. We randomly reminisce with Price about some of his favourite horses beginning with the Russell Cameron trained Shavano Miss- an unpleasant mare with great ability. Simon looks back on a surprise phone call from the Waterhouse stable and the offer of a Doncaster ride. He thought someone was “pulling his leg.”  He looks back on a brief association with the Leon Corstens trained Cherontessa which led to a win in the Gr 1 South Australian Oaks. Simon couldn't believe his luck when history repeated itself the following year. WA owner Bob Peters sent Miss Margaret to Peter Hayes for a three race campaign. Simon got the ride and won the Gr 3 Auraria, ran second in the Australasian Oaks before winning the Gr 1 South Australian Oaks.  The jockey enjoyed several successful stints in Singapore including one twelve month stay. He was delighted to win the 1998 Gr 1 Singapore Gold Cup on the Malcolm Thwaites trained Three Crowns. It was the last Cup to be staged at the Bukit Timah track. Six weeks later Simon rode Three Crowns in the Melbourne Cup, and was deeply saddened when the genuine gelding broke down at the top of the straight. Simon had little hesitation in declaring Fields Of Omagh to be the best horse he rode in a race. The jockey was on board for three of the gelding's South Australian wins. One of those wins was at Cheltenham the other two at Victoria Park. Both tracks have subsequently been closed. Price had a big opinion of the brilliant but unsound mare La Baraka. He won two Group 3 races on the daughter of Euclase and hasn't forgotten her glaring conformation faults. Most Adelaide jockeys greatly value wins in the Goodwood Hcp and the Adelaide Cup. He regrets not being able to win either. He ran second in both races to horses ridden by the same top Victorian jockey. Simon says a busy work routine has helped him deal with a difficult time since the passing of his wife Belinda. He pays tribute to sons Will and Ben and daughter Abby who has in turn given him two adored grandsons. The elder Price reviews the careers so far of sons Will and Ben. Both young jockeys are currently settled in Adelaide where they're getting good support from prominent stables.  I remember the days in the broadcast box when I'd watch Adelaide races in between Sydney events. Simon Price won a huge number of those races. Great to welcome him as a podcast guest.   

Fresh from the furore over Ferrari's 1st EV, Robert Llewellyn calls Dan Caesar to discuss just how many Chinese cars they're seeing in the Cotswolds and Surrey Hills nowadays. As well as what you can expect from Everything Electric's 1st ever event in the West of England (June 12th & 13th), what it all means for the Western car industry, and whether the Pope gave Ferrari's Luce his blessing. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric show: https://everythingelectric.show EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

A sundry talk from 2026. Covers, amongst other things, the topic of identity. More information can be found here: https://first164.blogspot.com/

For most financial planners, the point of entry into the industry is either from an adjacent field or by working up from admin through paraplanning roles.But not Tim. His route stands out as unconventional, but it's far from hindering his professional success. Law school. A year in Swansea chasing training contracts that never materialised. A sales recruitment firm. And then, a client engagement role at a financial planning firm in Cheltenham, a job he recruited for without really knowing the industry. On day one, his main question was: What exactly is financial planning?In this episode of Financial Planner Life, Sam sits down with Tim Brienza, a self-employed financial planner with Montpelier Asset Management, to trace the full arc of his career, from that accidental entry point to managing close to £50 million in assets under management as a chartered fellow in his mid-thirties.Tim talks with Sam about how the unique first role that gave him a bird's-eye view of the profession, before he ever gave a piece of advice, how he leapt into advice and got chartered within 12 months of his first client meeting, but most importantly, his deliberate approach to networking that built his client base over a decade without him ever chasing the wrong people in the wrong rooms.He also breaks down the reality of going self-employed and what it's like to help build a firm from scratch. He shares the tips and ambitious approach he's adopted to propel him into a career as a financial adviser, now managing £50AUM. Tim also explains his voluntary role with the Personal Finance Society and how their inaugural New Gen programme aims to bring more young people into a profession he believes is one of the best-kept career secrets going.The episode's key takeaways

Jon Palmer has followed Cheltenham Town Football Club since boyhood. He's reported on them professionally for more than two decades for The Gloucestershire Echo and Glos Live.So if Palmer tells you the 25/26 season was special, you take notice.In this conversation we reflect on the remarkable story of Steve Cotterill's comeback. The man who lead the Robins into the football league for the first time in 1999 returned to save them in 2026. Jon underscores the value of a beat reporter - his knowledge and passion for local sport is unparalleled. Hope you enjoy this. ********For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************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 to the podcast.For a 10% discount with GHS Cheltenham Clinics' Health Checks - https://ghsclinics.health, contact me: teddy@drapermedia.co.uk 

This week the huns have yet another axe to grind - Big Suze has come under fire for her boiler choices and it's inspired possible new merch. Women prefer to be cuddled and we consider if maybe we truly are AI slop. More pressing questions include - do the stories need to get sexier? Is the Friend Circle of Knowledge a thing? Will Hannah end up running an Air BNB in Cheltenham?  This week is a CREEP OF THE WEEK special!!! We have a stunning smorgasbord of your listener tales. Let's get into it. 1) Hannah takes us to Australia to meet THE BUTCHER. Oh dear. Would you stay in his house? Thanks for sending Cody, this one is terrifying.  2) Big S has a littley from Millie about an Apple Watch in a graveyard... chilling. 3) Hannah has a story from PAUL - we get into creepy kid stuff. Who... is... "Rosie"... (p.s we stand the baldies)  4) Suzie tells Dragana's story of reincarnation in Canada... why must Oliver be such a creepy little tw**!!!! 5) Hannah finishes with a gorge tale from Sarah about a HORRIFIC HANDPRINT on a mirror. How did it get there tho.  We finish on a hex for a poor hun who had a bad haircut. We've got you.  THANK YOU HUNS WE LOVE YA and our intros won't be going anywhere, the people have spoken LOL.  xoxox  Shopify UK: Sign up today for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today at Shopify.co.uk JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns MERCH IS HERE: https://ghosthuns.co.uk/ HALLOWEEN 2026 TIX HERE: https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/ghost-huns---live-from-cheerful-earful-11-oct-2026-tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Aaron Downes and Harry Pell on making their friendship a winning partnership with The Bulls, the challenge of managing semi-pro players, and the respect they hold for Cheltenham boss Steve Cotterill. 'Aaron Downes met Harry Pell when they were players together at Cheltenham Town FC more than a decade ago. They became fast friends. And so in the spring of 2026 when phoenix club Hereford FC offered Downes his first shot at football management, who else to be his assistant than his best mate? It's a captivating story so far - let's hope it's just the start. *******************

Very open conversation with Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage about his life and his career in football and the media.We discuss: ** Dealing with a public perception of him that is outdated. ** The challenges of being a manager.** His friendship with FGR owner Dale Vince. ** How insight into the life of a manager has made him a more considered analyst in the media. ** Moving away from his family home in Manchester to Cheltenham in order to give FGR his best. ** How he expects expectations to rise next season. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk***********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 to the podcast.For a 10% discount with GHS Cheltenham Clinics' Health Checks - https://ghsclinics.health, contact me: teddy@drapermedia.co.uk 

Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton and Jake Wilkes are back with the Final Furlong Podcast Betting Guide for Day 3 of the Punchestown Festival, previewing the key races and strongest betting angles across Thursday's card. The feature race sees Teahupoo bid to win the Champion Stayers Hurdle for the third consecutive year, while Gordon Elliott continues his pursuit of the Champion Trainer title.

April 24, 2026POOYAN MEHRSHAHI,a native of Iran now pastoring aReformed Baptist congregation inthe United Kingdom, ProvidenceBaptist Chapel of Cheltenham, Eng-land, who leads the translation teamof the Persian Bible through the Tri-nitarian Bible Society, leads ParaTrust, which is translating ReformedChristian literature in the Persianlanguage, & has been a foundingmember, trustee & lecturer @ Salis-bury Reformed Seminary in England,who will address:“WHAT SHOULD WE LEARN FROMthe 19th CENTURY ENGLISH ANGLI-CAN MISSIONARY to INDIA & PERSIA,HENRY MARTYN, TODAY (ESPECIALLYYOUNG MEN & PASTORS)?” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

Rob Heneghan is one of Ireland's most popular online gambling tipsters. His social media accounts show his more than one million followers a glamorous lifestyle of private jets, yachts and wads of cash.In recent videos he's placing large cash bets at Cheltenham with darts players Luke Littler and Luke Humphries.His company, Pro Sports Advice, charges between €19 to €149 a month for his tipping services, but customers can also pay €3,999 for a “platinum lifetime”. membership.As Irish Times senior investigative reporter Mark Tighe has discovered. Heneghan has also promoted Gambana, a Belize-registered gambling website that operates using a fraudulent licence.So what are the possible dangers for gamblers using this site? And what did a High Court action, settled in Dublin on Friday, reveal about the lucrative online tipster world?Tighe, whose investigation into Heneghan and Gambana continues, explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon and Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...it's the evenly matched Steffie in Kent and Dr Who fan Helen in Cheltenham.

Many people feel they can't cook, or don't know where to start. Studies suggest that in some countries, fewer people are preparing meals from scratch, and a lack of confidence in the kitchen can be a big part of the problem.Ruth Alexander explores what holds people back from cooking, and how to overcome it. Drawing on her own experience of learning later in life, she asks: can anyone become a confident cook?She's joined by three guests who spend much of their lives in the kitchen, and who know that not everyone starts out with natural ability.Robin Van Creveld, founder and director of Community Chef in Lewes, England, teaches people practical cooking skills through a social enterprise. Tokunbo Koiki, founder of Tokunbo's Kitchen Catering Company and London African Food Week, joins from Lagos to share her approach to making cooking accessible and enjoyable. And Pak Wai Hung, owner of 288 Bar and Wok restaurant in Cheltenham, explains how building confidence can be just as important as learning techniques.Together, they share simple, realistic ways to get started, from overcoming fear of failure to building basic skills and routines. Ruth asks them how beginners can gain confidence, what essential skills really matter, and how to make cooking feel less intimidating.If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.ukProducer: Izzy Greenfield Sound Engineer: Hal Haines Picture: Credit – Getty.

Josh steps in for Nick with a packed show covering the key stories across racing, including Paul Nicholls' plans for Aintree and his reaction to Cheltenham's decision to cancel their final three fixtures due to track work. Harry Derham joins to discuss Jackie Hobbs' Grade 1 chance at Fairyhouse and the future targets of his exciting novices, while Kieran Clark breaks down the standout Timeform performances from Dubai World Cup night and Erdenali's striking debut at Saint-Cloud. The episode also dives into the first-season sire market with Mark Cancea, features Nick's interview with Champion Bumper-winning breeder Christopher McKeever, and tackles the big talking point of Constitution Hill's opening flat rating of 101, with the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding on hand throughout to give his verdict.

Josh steps in for Nick with a packed show covering the key stories across racing, including Paul Nicholls' plans for Aintree and his reaction to Cheltenham's decision to cancel their final three fixtures due to track work. Harry Derham joins to discuss Jackie Hobbs' Grade 1 chance at Fairyhouse and the future targets of his exciting novices, while Kieran Clark breaks down the standout Timeform performances from Dubai World Cup night and Erdenali's striking debut at Saint-Cloud. The episode also dives into the first-season sire market with Mark Cancea, features Nick's interview with Champion Bumper-winning breeder Christopher McKeever, and tackles the big talking point of Constitution Hill's opening flat rating of 101, with the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding on hand throughout to give his verdict.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick on Monday morning and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. They start by bringing you the news that Cheltenham has cancelled its final three fixtures of the 2025/26 season and Clerk of the Course Jon Pullin is along to discuss this decision. In the aftermath of the Dubai World Cup meeting, Charlotte catches up with Nemone Routh, racing manager to the Aga Khan studs, after their stalwart Calandagan landed the Sheema Classic. Nemone also has news of 2025 Arc winner Daryz as he prepares to make his seasonal debut and also reflects on the astonishing debut from Erdenali yesterday. Dubai World Cup winning trainer Steve Asmussen joins the show as he speaks to Nick and Total Performance Data's Adam Mills dissects the Kentucky Derby trials from the weekend. Charlotte and Lee also reflect on the action from Doncaster and Ireland and look at FanDuel's decision to wind down its TV production and what this means for US racing.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick on Monday morning and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. They start by bringing you the news that Cheltenham has cancelled its final three fixtures of the 2025/26 season and Clerk of the Course Jon Pullin is along to discuss this decision. In the aftermath of the Dubai World Cup meeting, Charlotte catches up with Nemone Routh, racing manager to the Aga Khan studs, after their stalwart Calandagan landed the Sheema Classic. Nemone also has news of 2025 Arc winner Daryz as he prepares to make his seasonal debut and also reflects on the astonishing debut from Erdenali yesterday. Dubai World Cup winning trainer Steve Asmussen joins the show as he speaks to Nick and Total Performance Data's Adam Mills dissects the Kentucky Derby trials from the weekend. Charlotte and Lee also reflect on the action from Doncaster and Ireland and look at FanDuel's decision to wind down its TV production and what this means for US racing.

The Flat is back!! Hard to believe it with Cheltenham just gone but Steve Jones and Donn McClean join host Tom Stanley to preview ITV Saturday, including the Lincoln. 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

On this week's episode we are joined by Marc Schindler of Georgetown's Center for Youth Justice, to discuss the Forgotten Children's Initiative, which was born of research that he led about the history of the Maryland House of Reformation & Instruction for Colored Children between 1877-1939. As part of that research, it was discovered that more than 300 children are buried in an unmarked cemetery near where the House of Reformation was located in Cheltenham, Maryland. We discussed that important and heartbreaking work, and how Schindler sees this research project in the context of current discussions around reforming the juvenile justice system in Maryland and elsewhere. Marc Schindler is a research professor and senior fellow at the Center for Youth Justice at Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy, and former assistant secretary & chief of staff of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Reading RoomThe Racist Roots of Youth Justice Are Buried Deephttps://imprintnews.org/opinion/the-racist-roots-of-youth-justice-are-buried-deep/273246Forgotten Children: Unearthing the Lives Behind the Lost Burial Sites of Incarcerated Youthhttps://cyj.georgetown.edu/forgotten-children/‘Incorrigible' No More: In Rare Memorial Service, Graveside Tribute Paid to New York's Formerly Incarcerated Girlshttps://imprintnews.org/top-stories/new-york-memorial-service-incarcerated-girls/250819Torture of Kids Remembered: A North Florida reform school acknowledges its history of abuse.https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2008/10/26/torture-of-kids-remembered/Nickel Boyshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_Boys

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by RTE's Jane Mangan. They look back on Cheltenham and pick out some of the key moments whilst also hearing from successful trainers AJ O'Neill and Padraig Roche on where there Festival successors might head next. Jane give her view on Nick Rockett's prep run for the National and runs through the list of jockeys who are set to miss a number of days at Aintree through whip bans picked up at Cheltenham. Jane then recounts her trip to Ballydoyle and nominates the horse made the biggest impression before we have bad news from the greyhound world, along with a statement from GBGB's CEO Mark Bird. It's Wednesday so we wrap up by heading off to Hong Kong for an update from JA McGrath.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show Jockey Club CEO Jim Mullen explains the rudiments of the new £100m deal with Compass, while - fresh from moderating the National Trainers' Federation AGM - Nick talks to new president Hugo Palmer. Also today, trainer Josh Guerriero gives the latest on his two Grand National runners Iroko and Jagwar, while Kingston Hill's owner Dave Armstrong revels in the success of White Noise at the Festival: the only winning progeny of a British based sire. Plus, Kieran Clark gives the definitive Timeform view of Cheltenham, while pre-trainer, breeze-up consignor and ex-jockey Conor Hoban has news of an impressive upcoming draft for the Craven and Donny sales.

On the Monday post the Cheltenham Festival Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead to reflect on the four days but first up they address the news that The Jockey Club have entered a 20 year deal with catering partner Compass Group's Levy, resulting in a £100 million payment. Nick and Lee look at where this money might be put to good use including at Aintree and also looking at the significance of Sandown not seemingly receiving any of this investment. Back to Cheltenham, Dan Skelton reflects on his week with two winners and some nice prospects for the future whilst outlining likely plans for stable stars The New Lion, Mydaddypaddy, Grey Dawning etc. before Josh Stacey has the reaction from the winners enclosure after Gaelic Warrior's demolition job in Friday's Gold Cup. Jane Mangan is at Ballydoyle for their press morning and has the latest from there in an interview with Aidan O'Brien and finally, Sebastian Hutch of Inglis looks ahead to their Easter Sale coming up later this month.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends!PTF and Sean Clancy are back with you for Day 4 of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.

PTF and Sean Clancy are back with thoughts, tips and opinions from Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival.

After a tremendous tipping performance on Day One, Sean Clancy is back with more great info on Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival. PTF hosts live from Cheltenham Racecourse.

In this podcast, we meticulously analyze the races from Day One of the Cheltenham Festival, providing an in-depth examination of the outcomes and significant performances. Our discourse encompasses the intricacies of each race, highlighting the standout horses and pivotal moments that shaped the day's events. We delve into the strategies employed by jockeys and trainers, offering insights into their decisions that influenced the results. Furthermore, we consider the implications of these races for the remainder of the festival, anticipating how Day One results may affect future competitions. This thorough analysis serves to enrich our listeners' understanding of the Cheltenham Festival and the nuances of the sport.Takeaways:The analysis provided by PTF and Sean Clancy on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival is comprehensive and insightful.Listeners will benefit from the in-depth discussions regarding the performance of various horses during the initial races.PTF and Sean explore the implications of the results on the overall festival and future racing events.They offer valuable predictions and assessments that could influence betting strategies for upcoming races.The conversation highlights the importance of understanding race conditions and how they affect outcomes.PTF and Sean emphasize the significance of strategic planning in horse racing for both enthusiasts and professionals.

During the second decade of the twentieth century, an unidentified serial killer was believed to have operated in Atlanta, Georgia, brutally killing at least twenty Black woman. Due to the similarities between the Whitechapel victims and the victims in Atlanta, the Georgia press dubbed their killer “the Atlanta Ripper,” an anonymous monster whose presence held the city's Black population in a grip of fear. For a period of roughly five years, the Atlanta Ripper killed with regularity on the city streets, slashing, mutilating, and otherwise brutalizing the bodies of the women they killed. Despite having at least six viable suspects, investigators were never able to conclusively identify the Atlanta Ripper and the murders remain unsolved.ReferencesAtlanta Constitution . 1912. "Negro woman slain; suspect arrested." Atlanta Constitution, January 21: 5.Atlanta Constitution. 1912. "Jack the Ripper believed to be a modern Bluebeard with 12 wives as victims." Atlanta Constitution , August 11: 1.Atlanta Journal. 1910. "Deaths." Atlanta Constitution, April 5: 10.—. 1911. "Antoher negress killed; black butcher at work?" Atlanta Journal, June 16: 14.—. 1911. "Black 'Jack the Ripper' slays another negress." Atlanta Journal, July 2: 7.—. 1911. "Has 'Jack the Ripper' fallen into dragnet?" Atlanta Journal, July 13: 4.—. 1912. "Jack the Ripper caught at last, say detectives." Atlanta Journal, August 10: 1.—. 1911. "'Jack the Ripper' foiled in 8th attempt Saturday." Atlanta Journal, July 9: 3.—. 1912. "Negro woman murdered just outside the city." Atlanta Journal, April 8: 20.—. 1911. "One of the Ripper crimes is no longer a mystery." Atlanta Journal, August 4: 11.—. 1911. "Rosa Trice foully murdered." Atlanta Journal, January 23: 9.—. 1911. "Will "Jack the Ripper" claim eight victim this Saturday?" Atlanta Journal, July 8: 8.—. 1911. "Young negro is held for 'Ripper's' crime." Atlanta Journal, July 12: 17.Constitution, Atlanta. 1911. "Negro woman killed; no clew to slayer." Atlanta Constitution , May 29: 7.Franklin Evening Star. 1912. "Nineteenth horrid crime of Atlanta's Jack the Ripper." Franklin Evening Star, April 9: 2.New York Times. 1911. "Eight victims now of Atlanta Ripper." New York Times, July 3: 3.—. 1906. "Rioting goes on, despite troops." New York Times, September 24: 1.Wells, Jeffrey. 2010. The Atlanta Ripper: The Unsolved Case of the Gate City's Most Infamous Murders. Cheltenham, UK: The History Press. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.