Muay Thai World Champion Juan Cervantes speaks about getting his fight tactics wrong, how he found out by accident his next fight was for a world title and teaching young people.

Northumberland FA Development Officer Ian Skinner talks about how young players develop, why he believes in continuous learning for coaches and his role at Blyth FC.

The North East football correspondent for the Guardian, Louise Taylor talks about the growing regional bias in journalism, why she isn't on Twitter and her first football match.

A three time winner on the European Golf Tour, Ken Ferrie explains how he first picked up a club, what motivates him to keep on playing and just how frustrating the game can be.

Newcastle Eagle's player/coach Fab Flournoy talks about his close relationship with the UK, the challenges of being a player/coach as well as picking up an MBE.

British Superbike rider Chrissy Rouse talks to BBC Newcastle's Simon Pryde about crashing, mental toughness and being a math's teacher.

Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes talks for the first time about the chairman who banned him from talking to players, his favourite ever Sunderland game and his love of tweed.

Durham County Cricketer Chris Rushworth talks about growing up in a cricketing family, the wake up call that changed his life, his best day as a bowler and where his future lies.

Olympic and former World Junior Bobsleigh champion Mica McNeill talks about the first time she rode a sled, losing her funding and how she survived plus difficult teammates.

Newcastle Falcons Head Coach Dave Walder talks openly and honestly about the highs and lows during his time at the club, crossing swords with Rob Andrew and how his career ended.