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On each episode, host Aaron Fowler, does an in-depth interview with athletes and coaches from various disability sports.... more
FAQs about The Disability Sports Podcast:How many episodes does The Disability Sports Podcast have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.
December 22, 2023Episode 27 - Ian Marsden on competing at elite level in five sportsIn this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Ian Marsden who has competed at international level in five different sports.Ian takes us on a journey discussing his career having competed in Powerlifting, hand cycling, shooting, canoeing and Bodybuilding. He discussed the highlights of his career and what it takes to compete an elite level in sport. ...more1h 40minPlay
November 19, 2023Episode 26 - Great Britain Boccia athlete Claire Taggart on her journey to becoming world number oneIn this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to Great Britian Boccia athlete Claire Taggart.Claire talks about being diagnosed with Dystonia in her late teens. She also discusses how she got involved with Boccia and her journey to becoming world number one in 2022 after winning the World Championships.Claire also talks about her experiences of competing in the Paralympics in Rio and Tokyo. She also discusses the importance of enjoying her sport, helping to raise the profile of the sport and her creative interests. ...more47minPlay
November 12, 2023Episode 25 - Matthew Lancett - Visually Impaired Rugby's leading international try scorerIn this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to England Visually Impaired Rugby Player Matthew Lancett.Matt talks about winning the recent International Visually Impaired Rugby Tournament in Toulon with England.He also discusses how he got involved with the sport, how he lost his sight following a stroke and what his rehab involved. ...more57minPlay
October 29, 2023Episode 24 - Sean Mcdowell on playing Visually Impaired Rugby for Ireland and recovery after a brain injuryIn this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to Ireland Visually Impaired Rugby player Sean Mcdowell. Sean talks about the brain injury which led to him losing some of his sight and what his rehab involved.He also talks about how he started playing Visually Impaired Rugby and the positive impact the sport has had on his life.Sean also discusses blind golf, another sport he has recently taken up.Finally Aaron and Sean also discuss the recent International VI Rugby Tournament in Toulon which was contested by Ireland, England and France. ...more40minPlay
September 17, 2023Episode 23 - Adam Lione on scoring a hat-trick in a World Cup final and his England careerIn this episode, host Aaron Fowler speaks to England Partially Sighted Futsal Player, Adam Lione. Adam talks about his experience of competing in the recent IBSA World Games in Birmingham in which he scored a hat-trick in the final against Ukraine. He talks about his England career to date and his domestic footballing career.Adam also discusses his job as a TV producer and some of the major sporting events he has worked on. ...more1h 2minPlay
September 03, 2023Episode 22 - Peter Langton discusses studying Sports Broadcast Journalism and his ambitions as a sports journalistIn this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to Peter Langton who has recently finished his Masters in Sports Broadcast Journalism at Solent University.Peter discusses his studies, his podcast and a documentary he has produced called Para Legacy which can be found on YouTube He also talks bout his journalism ambitions for the future. ...more41minPlay
July 30, 2023Episode 21 - Ivan Rodriguez Deb, Great Britain's number 1 ranked Men's B4 Visually Impaired Tennis playerIn this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Ivan Rodriguez Deb who is Great Britain's number one ranked men's B4 Visually Impaired Tennis Player. Ivan discusses his rapid rise in the sport and looks ahead to his first international experience when he competes in the IBSA World Games in Birmingham and the IBTA International Championships in Poland.Ivan also talks about his love of music and his academic studies. ...more29minPlay
July 17, 2023Episode 20 - David Smith OBE - Great Britain's most successful Boccia playerIn this episode, host Aaron Fowler speaks to Great Britain's most successful Boccia player, David Smith OBE.David talks about his early life and attending a school and college he likens to Hogwarts.He discusses his Boccia career so far, his experiences of competing in Four Paralympics and his ambitions for the future. ...more50minPlay
July 02, 2023Episode 19 - Sarah Hope on her Wheelchair Basketball career and the rise of Women's Sledge HockeyIn this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to former Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball player, Sarah Hope.Sarah discusses the highs and lows of her distinguished basketball career and her recent retirement from the sport.She talks about how she became involved in sledge hockey a few years ago and how she now competes for the Women's Great Britain side. ...more50minPlay
June 18, 2023Episode 18 - Hassan Khan on his sight loss journey, blind cricket career and meeting cricketing legendsIn this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to former England Blind Cricket player Hassan Khan.Hassan talks about growing up in Pakistan and his sight loss journey. He discusses the key role cricket has played in his life. Hassan discusses his cricketing career having played in Ashes series and World Cups. He has also appeared on Test Match Special and is a member of the MCC. ...more53minPlay
FAQs about The Disability Sports Podcast:How many episodes does The Disability Sports Podcast have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.