the [female] athlete project

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: Girl power is in full effect in surfing with wildcard Kelia Gallina the youngest surfer to ever compete in a WSL Championship Tour.

For the key story - No more leftovers, two landmark deals that are proving women’s sport is finding new ways to grow sustainability and on their own terms.

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Join Bez and Chloe from The Female Athlete Project for an exclusive live podcast event brought to you in collaboration with We Are Chelsea. Recorded live at The Sporting Globe x 4 Pines at King Street Wharf in Sydney, this special episode brings fans face-to-face with international football icons.

Featuring in-depth interviews with Chelsea FC Women star Erin Cuthbert and manager Sonia Bompastor, the session breaks down elite European football, Chelsea's pre-season tour down under, personal career journeys, and the global explosion of women's sport.

Event Details:

• Hosts: Chloe Dalton & Bez (The Female Athlete Project)

• Special Guests: Erin Cuthbert & Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea FC Women)

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: the youngest ever head coach appointed for a-league, a shock for fever captain not being resigned and rule changes for the WNBL.

For the key story - crisis management for the TOUR DE FRANCE FEMME as bust inspections are now enforced 10-minutes before race start times.

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In this episode, we sit down with Bridie to talk about what it actually means to be a try-hard, why the traditional sporting system gets talent identification completely wrong by looking at wingspans instead of hunger, and what it’s really like to slog away as a 34-year-old rookie sleeping in a bunk bed in Italy making 12,000 euros.

We chat about the reality of team dynamics playing the grunt woman or the domestique who protects the leader without ever getting to wear the yellow jersey and how Bridie turned her casual blog posts and a viral 2-million-view open letter into her ultimate pathway straight into the mainstream sports broadcast booth as a leading voice for the Tour de France.

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: Aussie Diamonds stain in history, the story that’s been flooding everyone’s feeds and the dive that placed this woman as the all-time win record across both the men’s and women’s competitions.

For the key story - FIFA almost just sold off world football behind closed doors and the Women’s World Cup was about to become collateral damage. Here’s how a $20 billion secret deal completely blew up in 48 hours.

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A very special episode this week as we sit down with Matilda's star Ellie Carpenter, who is heading back down under in Chelsea blue for the upcoming A-League All Stars clash.

From holding her brother's hand to be able to play on the pitch to dominating top leagues across America, Europe, and now England, Ellie has forged one of the most remarkable careers in modern football.

In this chat, we dive into the relentless mindset that drives her, the raw reality of bouncing back from major injuries, and the fierce competitive spirit that makes her who she is today.

Join us for a live podcast collaboration between We Are Chelsea and The Female Athlete Project. Featuring special guests Chelsea star Erin Cuthbert and head coach Sonia Bompastor.

• Date: Monday 10th August
• Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start
• Location: The Sporting Globe, King St Wharf, Sydney
• Tickets: wearechelseaxtfap.eventbrite.com.au

Game Day: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 Kick-off Time: 7:45 PM AEST Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney Broadcaster: Paramount+ Match Tickets: bit.ly/4fpxzbQ

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: A round-up of all the Comm Games action, Bronte Halligan has led the Stingers to Bronze and Sam Kerr calls for the Matildas to come home.

For the key story - new research into the impact of concussion in women's rugby could change guidelines for the game. It has been found that repeated blows to the head affect women differently than men, with female athletes more susceptible to concussion and reporting longer recovery times.

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Our new WOMEN'S SPORT FAN CLUB merch has arrived. Come join the club and get yours now: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: The Opals Coach banned from WNBA, Private Owner saves Canberras United, Jess Hull’s win and the AFLW scheduling disaster.

For the key story - A-League looks like it could be cancelled at this rate as fans back player’s decision to reject the latest pay proposal. It is another blow for A-League news and we’ll take a deeper look into what it means for the future of Women’s Football in Australia…

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Claudia Hollingsworth is one of the most exciting middle-distance prospects in Australian athletics history. And when you look back upon her career, there’s little wonder why. By 16 years old, Claudia was already competing against open-age fields and just a year later made her international debut at the World U20 Championships.

By 19, she was crowned the Australian National 800m Champion and went on to make the Olympic semi-finals in Paris, setting her up for success on the global stage against the world's absolute best in the Diamond League.

Now, she’s back on the track, shattering under-20 records and sharing her pure love for running after overcoming early career racing setbacks.

Watch Claudia go for gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 27 and stream it live directly on the 7plus Website, or head straight to the dedicated 7plus Athletics Hub where all the Commonwealth Games live feeds and event replays will be.

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Growing up, Sarah Neill was a self-described shy little kid.

But working in sport changed that. And now she helps tell some of the biggest stories in Australian sport, every single day.

From working at two of the biggest clubs in Rugby League when Instagram was first launched to now running her own media business, Sarah shares how being made redundant in the traditional sports space gave her the courage to take the leap and start her own production company - Hustle Media.

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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

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