Podcasts about Commonwealth Games

As we say farewell to the Melbourne Mavericks in the title race after their loss to West Coast Fever in the minor semifinal, we still have three teams in contention for the Super Netball trophy. The Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured their grand final spot after beating the Melbourne Vixens by 14 points in the major semifinal; so the Vixens will face the Fever in an upcoming do or die preliminary final. We analyse the weekend's games and discuss the recently named 12 player Diamonds squad, who will travel to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games.

451: Commonwealth Games Team Announcement | NSW XC Championships | Ostrava & Hengelo This episode is brought to you by precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Brad keeps tracking steady Julian builds on some gains in the gym. Brady unleashes a prototype shoe then speaks at an exclusive Collingwood coterie.  Check out Shokz: Their EOFY Sale ends July 1 - up to 32% off on their range, plus they have extended an exclusive offer to IRP listeners use code IRP15 and you get a further $15 off: https://shokz.com.au/pages/eofy    This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   Commonwealth Games Team Announcement Women: 800m - Sarah Billings Mile - Claudia Hollingsworth, Jessica Hull, Abbey Caldwell 5000m - Jessica Hull, Rose Davies, Linden Hall 10000m - Rose Davies, Lauren Ryan Steeplechase - Cara Feain-Ryan Men: 800m - Peter Bol, Luke Boyes, Peyton Craig Mile - Adam Spencer, Cameron Myers, Oliver Hoare 5000m - Ky Robinson, Seth O'Donnell, Jackson Sharp 10000m - Ky Robinson Official Press Release https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ4FbDZEZdF/?img_index=1    Ostrava Peter Bol won and set 1000m NR at the Ostrava Golden Spike in Norway. World Athletics Results   Abbey Caldwell ran second in 1:58.22 in the 800m at the Hengelo Games in the Netherlands, behind Femke Bol in her maiden win in the distance. Peyton Craig 1:44.95 in the 800m, while Jack Anstey posted 3:33.92 in the 1500m. World Athletics Results   Soufiane El Bakkali maintains his steeplechase dominance with another victory at the Doha Diamond League. Official Results   Ed Goddard took out the NSW XC Championships held at Nowra, over Benjamin Ngandu and Brayden Noonan. Holly Campbell Kate Spencer Emily Ryan Official Results   Sam Clifford won the Parramatta Half Marathon in 1:04:14, while Lauren Reid won in 1:16:07. Official Results   London Marathon to hold a one-off two-day event in 2027, with elite women and para-women to lead the mass race on day one and then the elite men and para-men to lead the second day. Official Press Release   The Whispers' talking point is with the British Champs enforcing athletes to compete in their club kits, then Moose On the Loose puts boundaries on shakeout runs, as well as when a commentator's call falls flat.   This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. What to look for when buying a new/used treadmill?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.   Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

Billy is feeling the winter chill, and JB must've had a brain freeze - that's the only way we can explain the meltdown he had to start the show. BIlly picks us up with the All Sports Report, then a bumper edition of World Cup Fat - including a commentator who might still be yelling, and a French boundary rider in Philadelphia. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sam Williamson is in studio as he prepares to go to Glasgow, but he's also brought in a homemade Lasagna for Billy to try. BIlly has a quick wrap of footy news, then his favourite moments from the weekend on Triple M Footy, before JB has a message for young people with their heads buried in their phones. Socceroos goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne calls in and tells us how the Aussies can beat Paraguay on Friday, then Billy has a very fruity joke about a deli worker to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favourite Triple M news man Stephen Zois has given us some more gold, then Billy whips through the All Sports Report - as Travis Bazzana continues his piss missile rampage. Damian Barrett is in studio with his positives and negatives from Round 15, then JB takes centre stage in Monday Brag Artist. Billy has all the latest soccer scores with World Cup Fat, plus the latest news from cricket, footy, and the Commonwealth Games. LA Rams stars Xavier Smith and Tyler Davis are in studio as they get set to take on the San Francisco 49ers at the MCG in September - but Xavier may have heard about Billy's footy career - and he has questions! Finally, Billy finishes the show with an elephant joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first round of US-Iran talks wrap up, with further negotiations on the table; Australia signs a $2.5 billion defence export agreement with Canada; And in sport, Australian debutante Eddie Nketia aims for Commonwealth Games gold.

fWotD Episode 3335: Manchester Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 22 June 2026, is Manchester.Manchester is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of over 589,000 in 2024. It borders the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surrounding towns form one of the United Kingdom's most populous conurbations, the Greater Manchester Built-up Area, which has a population of 2.87 million.The history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort of Mamucium or Mancunium, established around AD 79 on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. Historically part of Lancashire, areas of Cheshire south of the River Mersey were incorporated into Manchester in the 20th century. Throughout the Middle Ages Manchester remained a manorial township, but began to expand significantly with a boom in textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution, which resulted in it becoming the world's first industrialised city. Manchester attained city status in 1853. The Manchester Ship Canal opened in 1894, creating the Port of Manchester and linking the city to the Irish Sea, 36 miles (58 km) to the west. Its fortune declined after the Second World War, owing to deindustrialisation, and the 1996 Manchester bombing led to extensive investment and regeneration.Following considerable redevelopment, Manchester was the host city for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The city is notable for its architecture, its musical exports, its links to media, its links to science and engineering, its sports clubs and its transport connections.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:25 UTC on Monday, 22 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Manchester on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Brian.

Hiiii! We have a verrrry exciting announcement to share with you all today and the first section of the pod will be dedicated to unpacking that! We'll also chat through the Commonwealth Games team selections – they're weeks overdue, and the scheduling is a bit of a mess for our Aussie middle-distance girls.Finally, we die on some petty running hills our listeners submitted.LINKS:Send us an email! We'd love to hear any questions, ‘Am I the Asshole' scenarios, or running hills you'll die on! – cheekyrunclub@gmail.comFollow us wherever you get your podcasts + Instagram, TikTok, Substack, Phoebe's Strava + Anna's Strava, and join our Strava community

What a weekend! Back in Birmingham the British Athletics Championships over two days didn't disappoint! Shocks, surprises, withdrawals and dramatic wins and unhappy shot puters! Serial winner Scott Lincoln tells us why! We have the latest as Keely Hodgkinson doesn't compete in the 400m final, hear from British champion Amber Anning and as its fathers day we catch up with Alistair Chalmers who's bagged a British gold 5 days after his first son was born! All this ahead of the Commonwealth Games and European Championships in the UK this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Billings is on fire! As we wait for Australia's 2026 Commonwealth Games team to be announced, the Aussie middle-distance runner is well and truly in the mix for selection. Sarah sits down with Elise to discuss her recent form, including two massive PBs – a 3:58.81 in the 1500m at the Shanghai Diamond League, and a 1:57.61 in the 800m in Rabat, which is the second fastest time ever run by an Australian woman! But these results have been a long time in the making. Starting her career as a sprinter before moving into middle-distance in her junior years, Sarah has always been an excellent runner. But in her first years as a senior athlete, Sarah felt like she wasn't getting the performances she had hoped for. Then the injuries hit. They hit hard. And repeatedly. When Sarah was able to finally break that injury cycle, she could at last string some good consistent training together and sought the help of a performance coach to work on her mental approach to racing. She said it's made all the difference. We talk about what she learnt during those tough injury-riddled years, her breakout 2024 season, and how her persistence, mindset and consistency is now paying dividends in the results she is seeing on the track. -- Sarah Billings has represented Australia multiple times, including at World Juniors in 2016 and the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in 2025. She is currently coached by Nic Bideau at Melbourne Track Club, and is sponsored by New Balance. -- Subscribe to Run With It wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss a thing! -- Follow us on Instagram: @sarahbillings @runwithit.pod @elisebeacom -- Intro/outro music by Dan Beacom Graphic design by Kate Scheer

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we review the Australian Swimming Trials 2026, as the high-stakes week of Australian Swimming comes to a close.We break down Sam Short making history with his incredible freestyle sweep, Mollie O'Callaghan nearing a world record in the 200m Freestyle, and Kaylee McKeown battling through illness to dominate the backstroke events.Elsewhere we discuss the thrilling sprint speed from Cam McEvoy, Lani Pallister tying for 5th all-time in the 200m Freestyle, and Sienna Toohey breaking legendary age records as the team gears up for Glasgow 2026, Pan Pacs 2026, and the Commonwealth Games 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karla Pretorius is aiming to make a comeback for South Africa at the Commonwealth Games. WE REPEAT! Legendary Proteas defender Karla Pretorius is aiming to make a comeback in international netball at the Commonwealth Games. We are so excited by this news and everything else Nicol Pappas from Netball Junkie has to update us on now that the 2026 Telkom Netball League has wrapped up and the Crinums have won the trophy. We speak about outstanding performers, prize money and the relegation system.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has revealed her squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen with the details.

This morning, the Silver Ferns named their 12 strong squad of players who will represent New Zealand at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Dame Noeline Taurua is the head coach of the Silver Ferns, she joined Nick to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning, the Silver Ferns named their 12 strong squad of players who will represent New Zealand at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Dame Noeline Taurua is the head coach of the Silver Ferns, she joined Nick to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to reinvent one of the world's biggest sporting events? This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we're joined by Phil Batty, Chief Executive of the 2026 Commonwealth Games — a Games set to be unlike anything we've seen before. With a shorter lead-in time, a more sustainable approach, and a streamlined format, Glasgow 2026 is redefining what the Commonwealth Games can be. But at its core, the values of competition, inclusivity, and togetherness remain — including the return of Pride House, creating a vital space for LGBTQ+ athletes, fans, and communities. Recorded ahead of the Games, this conversation dives into: ✨ How Glasgow 2026 is reshaping the Commonwealth Games ✨ The challenges of delivering a global event at pace ✨ Why sustainability is at the heart of this year's Games ✨ The importance of Pride House and LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport ✨ Phil's personal perspective as an LGBTQ+ leader in sport

450: Oslo Diamond League | LA Grand Prix | Cruden Farm This episode is brought to you by precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Brad plays it safe off the track and with the lactate monitor. Julian picks up some confidence on the hills. Brady explores the trails along the Murray River.   This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   Ky Robinson set the new 5000m NR in 12:50.82 at the Oslo Diamond League. Peter Bol ran a season best of 1:43.64 as Cooper Lutkenhaus edged out Emmanuel Wanyonyi by .01 of a second to win the 800m in 1:4208. Cam Myers came third in the Dream Mile, running 3:48.35 behind winner Timothy Cheruiyot and Yared Nuguse. Linden Hall ran 8:28.06 in the 3000m leading fellow Aussies Rose Davies, Lauren Ryan and Georgia Griffith. Official Results   Oli Hoare placed third in the 1500m in 3:34.20 at the LA Grand Prix, behind winner Ethan Strand, while Lauren Ryan backed up from Oslo to run 4:14.45. Jackson Sharp ran 7:41.50 in the 3000m. Results via World Athletics    Ed Marks for Glenhuntly won the 12k XC at Cruden Farm in 35:33 clear of Luca Di Conza and Zayd al Sayd. The winning team for Men's Premier Division was Sandringham ahead of Western Athletics and Box Hill. Alice Oakley Kerr representing Sandringham won the 12k open race in 44:55 ahead of Amy Cashin and Kate Mason. Sandringham also won the Women's Premier Division, ahead of South Melbourne and Box Hill. Aths Vic Results Hub   Tom Palfrey ran 3:38.67 for Oregon at the NCAA Championships, while Hayley Kitching placed second in the 800m representing Penn State. NCAA Results   Cape Town Marathon announced as the eighth Marathon World Major. Press Release   Gudaf Tsegay four month ban, despite applying for Therapeutic Use Exemption Athletics Weekly   Whispers tries to sort out the Commonwealth Games team selection while a Japanese-based American looks to our shores, then the coach-athlete relationship tests Moose On the Loose.   This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. When fit, how accurate are GPS watch predictions?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

Shopping doesn't come without potential challenges if you're blind or partially sighted: locating the items you want and, depending on your level of sight, being able to get up close enough to understand if what you've found is really what you were after. Well, John Lewis is the latest brand trying to help, developping a pilot guided shopping scheme within their flagship store in London. In Touch sent along Emma and Dave Williams to try it out and John Lewis' Head of the Oxford Street branch tells us about any potential plans for a wider roll-out of the scheme. The Commonwealth Games will be taking place in Glasgow in July. The Games run every four years and welcome athletes from across the Commonwealth of Nations. This year, visually impaired sisters Astrid and Ursula Carroll will be competing in swimming, but for different teams (Astrid for Team Scotland and Ursula for Team England). How did this happen? The pair explain more and discuss their training, and what they are looking forward to about the Commonwealth Games.Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Helen Surtees Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image, wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three individual white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch"; and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one of a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

The 21-strong Kiwi squad headed for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has been revealed. Anthony Barmes made the list, and he joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa Hudson speaks to Andrew Hodgson and Mary Lister, South Africans who are taking part in a very special international event celebrating Scottish dancing, linked to the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow from late July. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first episode of On Side’s Online Safety in Sport series, we unpack what’s changing in the digital environment and what it means for sport at every level. Online spaces are now an integral part of sport connecting athletes, clubs and fans like never before. But alongside these opportunities comes a rapidly evolving set of risks. Our host Tim Gavel is joined by two leading experts working at the forefront of online safety and athlete protection. Dr Emma Kavanagh, a renowned researcher in athlete welfare and safe sport, shares insight into the drivers of online abuse, including the rise of harassment, impersonation and harmful behaviours targeting athletes. Commander Joanne Cameron, who leads the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation, brings a law enforcement perspective on emerging threats – particularly those impacting children and young people, including grooming, exploitation and the growing use of AI and deepfake technologies. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, administrator or parent, this episode offers critical insight into the online challenges facing sport and the steps we can take to create safer environments for everyone.Support the show: https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of New Zealand's most enduring sporting careers is set to reach another remarkable milestone. Twenty years on from making his Commonwealth Games debut, artistic gymnast Misha Koudinov has been named in the NZ team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It puts him on track become just the third Kiwi athlete to compete at six Commonwealth games. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Stepping away from a professional boxing career just a few years after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games might seem a strange decision for some – but not Delicious Orie.Orie, who retired from the sport last May, tells Kalpana Fitzpatrick he has now embarked on a career in the financial world, which offers him something boxing couldn't – fulfilment.

The naming rights partner of the Super Netball league and its two-point shot has pulled the pin on a 10-year sponsorship deal, so are we worried? There has also been some important budget cuts to the Aussie Diamonds' program for the Commonwealth Games that means the reserves won't get to travel abroad to help the team prepare for Glasgow. Round 13 results saw the Adelaide Thunderbirds secure the minor premiership and our top four locked in for finals. It's an exciting time for the Melbourne Mavericks who have never gone this deep in the competition before and we ponder whether they could be the danger team that could shake up the end results.

Episode 75 - Aron Sherriff: Chasing Five in a Row at the Australian Open Episode 75 is here - three quarters of a ton - and it's Australian Open time! This week DJ and Simon are joined once again by the legend himself, Aron “Omar” Sherriff, as he prepares for another huge Australian Open campaign at Broadbeach. Aron talks about his lead-in to the event, his preparation, stepping away from state and international duties, keeping his competitive fire burning, and what it would mean to continue one of the most incredible winning streaks in lawn bowls. At the time of recording, Aron was chasing a fifth straight Australian Open singles title and eighth overall - a record that is already hard to comprehend. He also gives his thoughts on Queensland's latest selections, the Commonwealth Games format, Australia's team chances, and the challenge of competing on carpet. DJ and Simon also cover the scale of the Australian Open, Daryl Clout's honour, Ghana's first national championships, Natasha Van Eldik joining Club Maitland City, and plenty more from around the bowls world. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

Former world champions Erika Fairweather and Lewis Clareburt will spearhead New Zealand's hopes in the pool at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month. The pair were named in New Zealand's 13-strong swimming team for the event, with five swimmers set to make their Games debut. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Meet David Basheer, one of Australia's most accomplished sports broadcasters and the lead football commentator at SBSHe is the voice Australians have heard call 11 FIFA World Cups, 6 Olympic Games, Champions League, La Liga, Formula One, Commonwealth Games, the Tour de France, and Grand Slam tennis. He's also a lecturer at La Trobe University teaching the next generation of commentators, and co-hosts a business and sport podcast with Bruce Media.What makes Bash's story so useful for career swappers is that he didn't start in sport. He began with a Bachelor of Business, pivoted into journalism mid-degree, landed a cadetship at the ABC, and built his way up by answering phones at a radio station and volunteering to call state league football, long before anyone was paying him to call a World Cup.We cover:(02:58) - Interview begins(04:04) - How Nathan and David first crossed paths(06:52) - Quick Fire Questions(10:30) - Which is standout event David has worked at(13:10) - David's early breaks into broadcasting(18:04) - Iconic world cup moments David has called(24:53) - What David's preparation for an event looks like(32:20) - David's predictions for the Socceroos at the 2026 FIFA World Cup(37:28) - Biggest influences on David's career(39:42) - Biggest mistake while broadcasting a game(41:37) - Most memorable moment/game(45:41) - Impact of VAR on commentary(48:34) - Favourite World Cup David has commentated on(49:23) - Biggest pinch me moment(49:27) - If you could fix one thing that's wrong with the sports industry overnight, what would it be and why?(51:10) - David's question for the next guestIf you liked this ep, give these a go next:#210: How to be a commentator in the AFL with Brian Taylor#263: Journey to become a Sports Journalist with Sarah Burt#293: Careers in Sport Broadcasting with Lucy & Emma Race from Making the CallWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokThanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google's plan to release millions of mosquitoes had us imagining where we'd unleash them around Sydney, while Callan Boys stopped by with his latest must-visit food recommendations. Ricki sent everyone into an existential spiral with a list of things that could be extinct within the next decade, and then things got even more heated when we tackled the growing push for a three-day work week. We also uncovered Ricki's very specific and completely irrational fear of falling into a pothole, before Emma Freedman joined us to chat all things Commonwealth Games and put her skills to the test in a competitive game of Quick Draw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun drops some massive cricket news with a bombshell proposal to merge Melbourne's Big Bash League teams. We also check in on the global football phenomenon that is New Zealand defender Tim Payne, whose Instagram following miraculously skyrocketed from 5,000 to over 4 million in mere days after a viral internet campaign. Plus, with exactly 50 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games, legendary sports presenter Jason Richardson drops by to give us an exclusive preview of the action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A newly qualified doctor Charlotte Buttercase, has said she was subjected to repeated sexual harassment and intimidation while studying medicine at the University of Manchester. 32 other female students have now come forward to report similar abuse. Charlotte tells Nuala McGovern why she has waived her right to anonymity and written an open letter to the university to request a formal review of sexism within the School of Medical Sciences. More than 1000 women have added their signatures. Sprinter Hannah Brier holds the Welsh 100m record, and last week became the fastest Welsh woman of all time. She broke her country's long-standing 200m record running it at 22.79 seconds at the Stratford Speed Grand Prix in London. But that time was just a few days after the Team Wales deadline for selection for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She explains to Nuala how missing out on the chance to compete at the games pushed her to prove herself all over again. Is Marilyn Monroe still a name that needs no introduction? Fans were marking her 100th birthday yesterday so we ask why her legacy still endures almost 64 years after her death and what she means to women today. Nuala is joined by Ellen E Jones, a film critic and the presenter of a new radio documentary on BBC Sounds called 'Bombshell: Five Faces of Marilyn Monroe', and Sarah Churchwell, professor of American Literature at the University of London and the author of 'The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe'.Tenderness and Rage, and the juxtaposition of these contrasting emotions is at the heart of a new exhibition at the Wellcome Collection. It explores the history of HIV from the AIDS epidemic of the 80s and 90s to today. We see stories of protest and of tender care through photography, film and objects belonging to those who faced these illnesses when so little was known about how to treat or survive them. Angelina Namiba was one of them. She was diagnosed with HIV in 1993, and at first, thought it was a death sentence. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Helen Fitzhenry

448: Launceston Running Festival | Rabat Diamond League | Bendigo XCR Listener Offer: NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! Brad maintains the achilles as he looks to the horizon for racing. Julian embraces the challenges of parenting. Brady hits Pub to Pub through Barmah Forest.   This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   Sarah Billings ran the #2 fastest Australian 800m in 1:57.61 at the Rabat Diamond League to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. Soufiane El Bakkali set a World Lead of 7:57.25 in front of a home crowd while Yared Nuguse held off World Champion Isaac Nader to win the 1500m in 3:30.35 Diamond League Results   Haftu Strintzos set the Australian Half Marathon all-comers record for the win at Launceston Running Festival in 60:48 ahead of Brett Robinson and Jinya Ozaki from Japan. Izzi Batt-Doyle 68:46 Gen Gregson and Yumi Yoshikawa. Caitlin Scott (nee Adams) won the 10k race in 31:38 ahead of Georgia Grgec and Ruby Smee, while Ed Marks ran solo to win in a course record 27:57 ahead of Sam Clifford and Jack Rayner. Official Results   Logan Janetzki won the St Annes Bendigo 8k XC race in the XCR Series ahead of Andy Buchanan and Will Lovett. Sandringham were the winning Premier Division team ahead of Bendigo and Western Athletics. Georgia Hansen won the race in 28:55 over Katherine Dowie and Amy Cashin, with Sandringham winning the Premier Division ahead of Box Hill and Melbourne University. AthsVic Results Hub   In Karlsruhe, Germany, Cam Myers ran the #3 all-time 800m in 1:44.05, while Jaylah Hancock-Cameron ran 2:02.55 in the 800m and Jye Edwards 3:34.95 in the 1500m. Results via World Athletics   Jimmy Whelan ran a 28:26 at the Manchester 10k placing seventh, with Selemon Barega winning in 27:37. Results   2027 World Championships Qualification Standards released World Athletics Press Release   Moose On the Loose shout outs an employee stands up to a would-be robber and unloads on a co-host's gem of wisdom.   This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. How do you develop different pace zones?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

This week on The Netty Life, we head across the ditch to catch up with sports journalist and Silver Ferns reporter Nathan Limm from the New Zealand Herald as the ANZ Premiership nears the finals. Nathan updates us on the teams to beat in the competition, how the Aussie imports are faring and shares his predictions on how the world number two ranked side will go at the Commonwealth Games.

Olympian Iwan Thomas is the latest guest on award-winning podcast Fuelling Around. Thomas is best known for winning a silver medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in 4x400m relay event. He's also a former World, European and Commonwealth Games 4x400m relay champion.The 52-year-old, who now co-hosts the motorcycle-themed podcast Full Chat, joined Vicki Butler-Henderson and Dave Vitty to discuss his love of cars. 

At just 22 years of age, Jesse Moore is already rewriting the history books for Australian gymnastics.At the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, Moore delivered the performance of his career, finishing 11th in the men's all-around final — the highest placing ever achieved by an Australian male gymnast at the World Championships. Twelve months earlier, at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Jesse stepped onto the sport's biggest stage and qualified for the all-around final against the very best gymnasts in the world. Competing with composure and confidence, he became the first Australian male gymnast since London 2012 to reach an Olympic all-around final, ultimately finishing 21st overall. For a country still emerging in the global gymnastics landscape, Moore's rise represents something bigger than individual success. It signals a new era for Australian men's artistic gymnastics.Now, with 2032 Summer Olympics on the horizon, the opportunity ahead is enormous.For Australian athletes, a home Olympic Games represents more than competition. It brings funding, exposure, belief, and the chance to inspire an entire generation. And for Jesse Moore, Brisbane 2032 is not simply a dream in the distance — it is a target.Already in the opening months of the 2026 World Cup season, Moore has continued building momentum, winning multiple medals internationally and proving he belongs among the sport's elite. His performances have showcased not only technical excellence, but also the resilience and maturity that define world-class athletes.This year, Jesse is chasing a top-10 finish at the World Championships in Rotterdam. Beyond that lies another major opportunity: the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he hopes to challenge the best gymnasts from across the Commonwealth and contend for medals on one of the biggest stages of his career.This is his story.

A major milestone for Cayman Cricket as Paul Manning earns a spot on the ICC Americas Elite Panel — and his first international assignment is already locked in. That story is coming up in sports.Last year's finalists are back for a rematch. Defending champions Lions meet the Sol Blazers as the National Men's League Finals tip off Sunday. Details ahead in sports.Cayman's Commonwealth Games swim squad is locked in — twelve athletes heading to Glasgow and ready to make waves.Another big step forward for a young Cayman footballer Asher Small as he takes his talents to new heights..

Adelaide Thunderbirds co-captain Georgie Horjus is a real fan favourite amongst Super Netball fans and it's not hard to understand why. A Kangaroo Island local that came up through the ranks in South Australia, she takes pride in representing her home state. The team has sat in the top two for the first 10 rounds this season and Georgie shares her thoughts on their star import recruits for 2026 — Elmeré van der Berg and Kate Heffernan. The Aussie Diamonds national contracts are also due to be announced in the next fortnight as we near the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and Georgie speaks about how it's long been a dream of hers to play at the major tournament.

Kris Dun is the National Performance Psychology Lead at the Australian Institute of Sport. But it was a bold move to Scotland back in 2010 that kick-started her career, helping her gain invaluable psychology experience at the Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games. From supporting athletes at four different Commonwealth Games, to working with both Team Australia and Team Scotland at the Olympic Games, Kris shares loads of advice for those looking at a career in sports psychology. The ‘Beyond the Game’ podcast series has been developed in collaboration with the New South Wales Office of Sport. Part of the Her Future in Sport initiatives, we’re helping the Office of Sport to light the spark of inspiration in young women and adolescent girls to show the breadth of interesting and fulfilling careers across the broader sports sector. From creative to curious, scientific to sporty, we want every girl to see that there is a place for her in a sports career. Explore the possibilities at the Her Future in Sport Quiz: careers.tool.sport.nsw.gov.au *** Get the wrap delivered to your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter. https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Come join the women's sports fan club. Shop our latest TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's just over eight weeks until the 2026 Commonwealth Games get underway in Scotland. New Zealander Katie Sadleir is the Commonwealth Games Federation Chief Executive. She spoke to John Campbell.

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In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips discusses navigating the storm season of midlife with someone who has dealt with profound loss, public scrutiny and reinvention amidst the hormonal upheaval of perimenopause and menopause – the incomparable Lisa Curry. From success in the pool to co-founding the thriving health and lifestyle business Happy Healthy You, the three-time Olympian and best-selling author has lived a life punctuated by some amazing highs – but also the lowest of lows. Here, she shares her hard-won wisdom on how to not just weather the storm, but emerge stronger and more resilient in its wake.About the guest: Lisa Curry AO is one of Australia’s most accomplished athletes and businesswomen; a three-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, best-selling author and successful businesswoman.Co-founding women's health, supplement and lifestyle company Happy Healthy You in 2015 and publishing a book by the same title in 2024 – all about balancing hormones, nourishing your body and regaining your health – Lisa has become a powerful voice for resilience and mental health advocacy.Learn about Happy Healthy You: https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/Follow Lisa and Happy Healthy You on InstagramPurchase the paperback: https://www.booktopia.com.au/happy-healthy-you-lisa-curry/book/9781460764763.html About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.Instagram: @_amelia_phillipsHave a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.auFind out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au CREDITSHost: Amelia Phillips Guest: Lisa Curry Audio Producer: Darren RothMusic: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commonwealth Games are in the spotlight as Auckland hosts another major event this week. The Oceania National Olympic Committees' General Assembly is underway at Eden Park. New IOC President Kirsty Coventry will be among the 200 delegates as the region builds towards the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadlier told Mike Hosking they're focused more on the short term than the long term at the moment, with the Glasgow Commonwealth Games beginning in 64 days. For them, she says, it's very much about helping people through the last minute preparations and ensuring people maximise the opportunity presented by the Glasgow Games. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Hull is one of the fastest women in the world and the first Australian woman in history to win an Olympic medal in the 1500 metres. But she says that silver medal in Paris was never the end goal. It was proof of what’s possible. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jessica shares why that breakthrough moment has only fuelled her ambition, how she’s learning to handle the pressure that comes with success, and what it really takes behind the scenes to chase gold at the next Olympics in Los Angeles. Find Jessica’s Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Jessica Hull here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for NZ Sport History where we revisit some of the great names and moments in New Zealand sport. This week we're joined by an Olympic gold medallist, double world champion rower, America's Cup yachtsman, and former Chef de Mission for the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Rob Waddell. Rob Waddell is also an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit and a triple New Zealand Supreme 'Halberg Awards' Sportsperson of the year winner from 1998 to 2000. Rob Waddell chats to Jesse. [picture id="4NX3MOR_image_crop_54534" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

...Because why not?The boys are all back in Burlingame, and resting up for a busy few weeks of the WindUP and First Look show events. And this week, we have not one, but two very special guests in the studio, each making their debut on the pod. First up, we have none other than Rob and Russ' mother Shelly sharing a very special Mother's Day message, followed by our pal (and new Friend of the Pod ™️ Michael Fratangelo, National Sales Manager of Bremont to shed a little light on the new Supernova collection, and why this watch is headed to the moon with Astrolabs later this year.As always, you can reach the boys for questions and comments at podcast@topperjewelers.com. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!Follow the boys on Instagram: • Russ: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@russcaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Rob: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robcaplan_topper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Zach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@zachxryj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wrist checks and other watch mentions on this week's episode: - Follow Topper's fast-growing new YouTube channel- Longines Hyrdoconquest 'Commonwealth Games' Limited Edition- Omega Constellation Observatory- Michael 'aura farming' ahead of Watches & Wonders- Rob: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 39.5mm 'Summer Blue'- Russ: Bremont MBII 'Topper Edition'- Zach: IWC Big Pilot Top Gun Timezoner 'Woodland'- Michael: Bremont Altitude 39 Date- Bremont 2026 Supernova collab- The Astrolab mission to the moon- Bremont Meteor 'Felix' Limited Edition...oh and by the way: • Rob: Streaming cool anime shows on Crunch Roll• Russ: Coyote vs. Acme• Zach: Driving the Ineos Grenadier in Moab, UT• Michael: Stream Unchained on Netflix

We loved co-hosting another live show at the Boston Marathon with our co-host Cherie Louise Turner, host of Women's Running Stories.Our phenomenal guests this year did not disappoint. Two days after our live show, Mary and Lisa raced the Boston Marathon. Amazingly, Mary was the third woman to cross the finish line on Marathon Monday, finishing in 2:20 at age 37! Lisa crossed the finish line in 2:32 at age 47!More about Mary and Lisa:In addition to being internationally competitive runners, Mary and Lisa also have careers outside of running, and they are moms: Mary is the founder of the Nala Track Club for girls in Kenya, and Lisa is a banking executive. We were excited to explore not only the expertise these athletes possess in running, but also their experiences and perspectives as role models, leaders, and moms. Among the topics we asked Mary and Lisa about: how their running and non-running careers have influenced each other; how they approach and structure their training while managing obligations outside of running;  how they manage stress and expectations, particularly in competitive situations; and much more. We also learned about their running backgrounds and their leadership roles outside of running. You will be inspired! Mary Ngugi-Cooper first started running in primary school, and has been competing internationally for 20 years. Among her many accomplishments, Mary earned a bronze medal in the 5000 meter event at the world junior championships in 2006, and then in 2014 she earned silver at the world half marathon championships. In 2016 she won the prestigious Houston Half Marathon, and in 2019 she debuted in the marathon here at Boston. With this year's running, Mary has competed in the Boston Marathon a total of seven times: she has always finished within the top 11 runners, and with this year's 3rd place finish, she's been on the podium for a total of three times: in 2021, 2022, and this year, 2026. These days, Mary, who is now 37, continues to compete at the highest level of the sport, going after her own personal goals and also to inspire the girls she coaches, as well as her daughter.Lisa Weightman has a long career as a marathon runner: she's represented Australia at that distance four times at the Olympics—her first Olympics was in 2008. Lisa has won several marathons, including the Melbourne Marathon and Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon, and she's been on the podium twice at the Commonwealth Games. Lisa continues to compete at the highest level of the sport, now at 47 years old, and she has a passion for, as she says, demonstrating that perseverance leads to real change and leadership is about leaving a lasting legacy.How to Keep Up with Mary Ngugi-Cooper and Nala Track ClubMary on Instagram: @maryngugiNala Track Club on Instagram: @nalatrackclubHow to Keep Up with Lisa WeightmanInstagram: @lisaweightmanWays to Connect with Run Farther and Faster Instagram: @runfartherandfaster Facebook: facebook.com/RunFartherFaster Website: runfartherandfaster.com Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories Instagram: @womensrunningstories Website: womensrunningstories.comWRS Instagram:⁠⁠ @womensrunningstories⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠ womensrunningstories.com⁠⁠

“Once you become a champion instead of a medalist, it shifts something. I used to think a medal was the best thing ever. Now I'd probably be a little disappointed with just a medal. That's a blessing and a curse.”My guest for today's episode is Georgia Hunter Bell. In March, at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Georgia won gold in the 1500m, completing a remarkable arc from Olympic bronze in Paris in 2024 to World Indoor silver in Tokyo in 2025 to world champion this spring. She did it as part of one of the most extraordinary 28-minute stretches in British athletics history, with Keely Hodgkinson and Molly Caudery becoming world champions in the same session.Georgia only went fully professional in April 2024. Before that she was working a corporate job that was about to transfer her to Sydney. In the two years since, she has put together three World Championship podiums, has run personal bests across the 800m and 1500m, and built one of the more unusual training models in elite middle-distance running while still averaging about 30 miles a week, doing long bike rides instead of second runs, and apparently ending most track sessions on the ground.In this conversation, caught from the middle of April camp in South Africa, Georgia walks through the full arc of what it took to go from bronze to silver to gold, the European Indoor heartbreak in 2025 that set up Torun, what she learned from last year's Tokyo World Championships and what she felt crossing the finish line as world champion.We also get into the outdoor season ahead with Commonwealth Games and European Championships on home soil, the 1500m European record. I also get into the awkward and wonderful question of whether she wants to be in Keely's 800m world record race and her own self-belief in attaining that. Plus, where the world indoor title sits in the athletics title pyramid.____________Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠@chris_j_chavezGuest: Georgia Hunter Bell | @georgiahunterbellProduced by: Jasmine Fehr | ⁠⁠⁠@jasminefehr____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSXENDURANCE: When you finish a hard workout, the work isn't actually done. That's when recovery starts. Xendurance Protein is designed specifically to help your body recover, rebuild, and get stronger after training. It combines four different types of protein, so your body gets both fast absorbing protein for immediate recovery and slower release protein to support muscle repair over time. ⁠⁠Check it out at Xendurance.com and use code CITIUS for 25% off your first order.WAHOO: With the Wahoo KICKR RUN, you can simulate the exact Boston or London Marathon course right in your own home. You can also use the run free mode, which uses sensors to automatically match the belt speed to your stride. No buttons, no interruptions, no breaking your flow. ⁠When you use code CITIUS at checkout, you'll also get a free KICKR Headwind Smart Fan. Check it out today at wahoofitness.com.OLIPOP: Olipop's Tropical Punch tastes like a vacation in a can. It has the perfect balance of pineapple, passionfruit, mandarin, and apple. Every can contains their Olismart blend, which includes ingredients designed to support digestive health and help feed your gut microbiome. If you haven't had tried Olipop yet, grab a can and see what the hype is all about!⁠⁠ Head to DrinkOlipop.com and use code CITIUS25 at checkout to get 25% off your orders.⁠⁠

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Melanie C has been a household name for the past three decades, since the Spice Girls burst into the charts with Wannabe and went on to become the world's biggest ever girl group. She says her new solo album Sweat is a chance to bring together all the different aspects of herself, from pop star to superstar DJ, teenage raver to being fit in her 50s. She joins Anita Rani to discuss why she's bringing the joy on a quest to get people dancing, and the enduring legacy of the Spice Girls. Concerns are being raised over a lack of safeguards for ‘child influencers' after an investigation found children as young as two demonstrating skincare routines on TikTok. The Guardian's Consumer Affairs Correspondent Sarah Marsh tells Anita about their research which found that from 8,000 skincare-related posts on the social media platform, there were hundreds featuring children believed to be under 13, and at least 90 featuring children under five. Dermatologists have said children do not need multi-step skincare routines, which could damage their skin and increase anxiety about their appearance.Writer and newspaper columnist Bryony Gordon joins Anita to talk about her novel People Pleaser, her first work of fiction after writing seven memoirs about her experiences with addiction and mental health and her attempts to combat those. Maddie Haining, an 18-year-old wheelchair user from Oldham, posted online her experience of being asked to leave a Manchester nightclub for safety reasons. She described feeling embarrassed and infuriated when told that her wheelchair was a safety risk. Maddie joins Anita to explain what happened and we also hear from Dr Shani Dhanda, Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Consultant.Calli Hauger-Thackery was bronze medalist in the women's half marathon at the 2024 European Athletics Championships, and a member of the gold medal-winning team in the 2024 European Half-Marathon Cup, held at the same time. She represented Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Olympics and England at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She's just returned from the Boston Marathon which took place on Monday, where she completed the marathon whilst 22-weeks pregnant with her first child. She tells Anita about her achievement. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

Brianna Throssell is one of Australia's greatest ever swimmers. A three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic gold medallist, and Western Australia's most decorated Olympic swimmer, Brianna spent 12 years at the elite level representing the green and gold across three Olympic Games, six World Championships, and two Commonwealth Games.But this episode is about so much more than medals.We dive into what it actually takes to build an Olympic career over more than a decade, the culture behind why Australian swimming produces world-beaters year after year, and what it feels like to finally stand on top of the podium after years of being the ultimate team player. Brianna was famously described as the "unsung hero" of the Australian swim team, and in this conversation you will understand exactly why that label both fits and undersells her.We also talk about what happens when the pool is no longer your whole identity. After retiring in March 2025, Brianna has joined Deloitte's Mergers and Acquisitions team through their athlete program, and she opens up about what that transition has really looked like, the lessons elite sport gives you that no business degree can, and how she is channelling a lifetime of discipline and teamwork into a brand new chapter.In this episode we cover:Brianna's journey from Subiaco to three Olympic Games and two gold medalsWhat it was like to go from relay workhorse to Olympic champion in Tokyo and ParisWhy Australian swimmers are consistently among the best in the worldWhat it means to be a team player at the highest level and why that is its own kind of excellenceThe emotional reality of retiring from a sport that has been your whole lifeHow the Deloitte athlete program works and what drew Brianna to itThe skills elite athletes bring to the corporate world that money can't buyWhat she knows now about resilience, identity, and starting overConnect with Brianna:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briannathrossellEnjoyed this episode? Screenshot and share it to your stories and tag me so I can see it. These conversations only reach more people when you help spread them.Connect with Cooper and TGHF:1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-bookInstagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEHThe Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the second time in 12 years Glasgow is preparing to host the Commonwealth Games after Australia's Victoria state pulled out because of increased costs. Victoria's withdrawal raised questions about whether the 2026 games would go ahead before Glasgow agreed to step in. Staging a sporting mega-event is expensive and governments face increasing scrutiny over public spending. Victoria's decision raised wider questions about affordability for potential hosts. At the same time, critics question the Games' political relevance, given its origins in Britain's colonial past.The Commonwealth Games Federation says the event can be delivered in a more sustainable way and argues that it brings cultural and economic benefits to host cities, but recent editions have run into significant costs and budget pressures.This week on The Inquiry, Tanya Beckett asks ‘Is it time to scrap the Commonwealth Games?'ContributorsDr Stuart Whigham, Senior Lecturer in Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at Oxford Brookes University, UKDr Matthew McDowell, Lecturer in Sport Policy, Management, and International Development at the University of Edinburgh, UK Dr Verity Postlethwaite, Lecturer in Strategic Event Management at Loughborough University, UKProfessor Gayle McPherson, Associate Dean for Research at the University of the West of Scotland, and Director of Legacy and Community Engagement for Commonwealth Games Scotland, UKPresenter: Tanya Beckett Producer: Matt Toulson Researcher: Evie Yabsley Technical Producer: Craig Boardman Editor: Tom Bigwood Production Management: Phoebe Lomas and Liam Morrey(Photo: Commonwealth Games Gold Medal. Credit: Adrian Dennis/Getty Images)