Many of you will know Rupert Bell from Badminton Radio, Burghley Radio and the races, but his broadcast career doesn't just stop there.

Nicole sits down with him to chat through his incredible career, where it all started and some of the great stories from his broadcast journey.

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This episode is kindly supported by Bedmax Shavings who offer a 100% natural horse bedding developed and made specifically to help you keep your horse healthy, happy and comfortable in the stable.

If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below.

When Nicole Met... Julia

When Nicole Met... Jonelle 

 

Nicole is joined by Catherine Austen, Spike Milligan and Kitty King as they preview an incredibly competitive 4* at Thoresby.

It is the first year Thoresby has run a 4* but it looks to be an brilliant weekend of sport as for many this is a big prep run before Badminton. The team pick their podiums, dark horses and who they think will be the leading rider of the weekend.

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This is the start of a very exciting series of podcasts as we gear up for the World Championships in Pratoni.

We will be diving deep behind the scenes in the build-up to the championships in September.

To kick things off Nicole is joined by Sam and Diarm as they have an early look at the venue and how this championship could feel very different to others we have seen in recent years.

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C is for carnage, the only way to describe this show.   Diarm is joined by Nicole Brown, Catherine Austen and Tilly Berendt as they talk all things C, from chocolates to colonoscopies.    Listen for free across all podcast platforms.

This show is kindly supported by Strawmax a healthy, ultra-absorbent and economical equine bedding option for your horse. Find out more here.

If you want to listen to more of the fun, laughter and carnage of Alphabetti Spaghetti click below.

Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter X

Alphabetti Spaghetti: The Letter U

We are back with another preview show and this time we are taking a look at the field in the 4*S at Carolina this weekend.

Nicole is joined by Cross Country Course Designer, Ian Stark, to find out more about what the competitors will face on Saturday, as well as Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Holly Hudspeth to pick who they think will take home the win.

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Sharon Ridgway is back with Nicole to chat about the great competition at Wandin Park in Australia.

Nicole is also joined by the winner of the 4*S, Sam Jeffree, as he talks us through his win and the future plans for Woodmount Lolita.

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Our own Spike the Vet and Connolly's RED MILLS' Nia O'Malley are here to give advice on feeding a horse with stomach ulcers and feeding to prevent them.

From forage to supplements they have all the nutritional answers.

If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this show please click on the links below:

Horse Care Ultra Cubes

Horse Care 10/14 Cubes

Horse Care 10/14 Mix

NutriCalm

If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to broadcast Badminton?

In this long awaited show Nicole & Diarm find out about the magic behind the scenes from Clare Balding and BBC Programme Producer Michael Cole.

This show was recorded back in February 2020 and we are delighted to be able to share it with you now along with an update on what you can expect from Badminton TV in 2022.

Listen back to the other episodes in the Inside Badminton Series here.

Inside Badminton #1: Badminton is Back

Inside Badminton #2: Rider Insight

Nicole is joined by eventing guru Sharon Ridgway as they preview the 4* at Wandin Park, in Australia.

They take a look at the incredible history of Wandin, the potential winners and the dark horse of the competition.

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Nicole and Rosie are here to review the action from Red Hills at the weekend.

Diarm was very pleased with himself for picking the winner in his podium picks.

This show is kindly supported by Connolly's RED MILLS.

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Click here to take a listen to the preview show and hear all of our podium picks.