Sport and Life

Louis ‘Smoky’ Bacon on preparations for his fifth pro fight, the challenges of being in training camp while working as a landscape gardener, the dream of fighting at Cheltenham Town Hall, selling tickets and training at the iconic Ingle Gym in Sheffield.

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 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.

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Triathlon coach Grant Rees, founder of non-profit Fans to 5K on how rugby and football fans can get fit and earn points for their beloved clubs, creating  a healthy rivalry in more ways than one. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

George Skivington on how the new coaching structure at Gloucester Rugby will allow him to be his best, the challenge of being a good husband and dad when the team was under the pump and the challenge of building connections in a sports science era that doesn’t encourage bonding over beers.   

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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.

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. 

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Marc Blackford on adding Churchill Downs to Venatour Racing’s trip offerings, the eye-watering cost of The Kentucky Derby, why Blackford and co offer more than just a day at the races and plans to organise F1 tours. 

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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.

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Legendary Gloucester-Hartpury and Ireland prop ‘Buggy’ on how hockey lead to playing rugby around the world, battling burnout, why the benefits of the game outweigh injury risks and being happily retired. 

After co-hosting a podcast this season with Buggy it was brilliant to get her full story. Again it was eye-opening to consider the challenges of trying to play elite sport while also working/studying full-time.

Please let me know if you enjoy this one.

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Info on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.uk

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.

For a 10% discount with GHS Cheltenham Clinics’ Health Checks - https://ghsclinics.health, contact me: [email protected] 

For a lot of us, professional footballer is the dream career. Would you agree?
But say the contract is for £40K a year and a footballing career typically ends when you're in your 30s. You'll have to find another career sharpish.
The decision to go pro is perhaps more complicated when you're just going to get a 'decent' wage - and maybe high-level part-time football (often pretty good money) is the better option.
In that context, it was fascinating to speak to with Gloucester City midfielder Joe Hanks.
The pain is still there after the club's PO final loss. But optimism is growing.
I found Joe particularly interesting though on life as a policeman and part-time footballer and that tricky dance for some on the edge of pro football.

To go pro or not to go pro? That is one question.

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Info on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.uk

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.

For a 10% discount with GHS Cheltenham Clinics’ Health Checks - https://ghsclinics.health, contact me: [email protected]