GladPod: The Gladiators Podcast

Episodes

1. 38

   S3 E12: The One With Comet & Dragon

   For the last episode in this series of The GladPod, we are joined by two of the brand-new stars of Gladiators Australia 2024: Comet (Tatyanna Pogonza-Dumas) and Dragon (Tyson Pedro). Di, Dave and Producer Paul talk to this epic pair about how they've been feeling transforming into their...

   Jan 25, 2024

   1h 02m
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   S3 E11: The One With The Reboot Review

   The Gladiators are back! Join 3 legendary OG Gladiators Jet (Diane Youdale), Saracen (Mike Lewis) and Rebel (Jennifer Stoute) as they get together with David Blackmore and Producer Paul to sit down and reveal what they really thought of the brand-new series of Gladiators on BBC One and iPlayer.…

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   Jan 18, 2024

   42m
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   S3 E10: The One With Ace

   Dive into Gladiators history with Ace (Warren Furman) on this week's GladPod episode. From failed Contender to Series 5 Gladiator legend, he spills exclusive stories about his Gladiatorial journey, including how a chocolate biscuit led to the birth of his iconic Gladiator name Ace. Join David and...

   Jan 12, 2024

   1h 22m
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   S3 E9: The One With Rio

   Embark on Rio’s journey of becoming the undefeated Queen of Duel from Series 5 (1996). Rio, aka Jane Omorogbe, shares her extraordinary story – from serving in the ambulance service to conquering the heights of Gladiator fame (whilst also discovering her fear of heights!). Tune in for a riveting...

   Dec 7, 2023

   1h 22m
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   S3 E8: The One With Muff Murfin

   Dive into 90s nostalgia with Muff Murfin, the maestro behind Gladiators' iconic theme tune! Join Di, Dave, and Producer Paul as they uncover the story behind this unforgettable musical masterpiece.

   Nov 30, 2023

   1h 08m
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   S3 E7: The One With Zodiac

   In Series 2, the arena witnessed the meteoric rise of Zodiac, the first new female Gladiator, who left Contenders seeing stars! Join our hosts Dave, Di, and Producer Paul as they sit down with the phenomenal Gladiator herself, Kate Staples. Get ready for the untold tales, the epic highs, and the...

   Nov 23, 2023

   1h 08m
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   S3 E6: The One With Khan

   Khan (Radosav Nekic) was determined to get a part on Gladiators, finally securing his place on the team in Series 6, 1997. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod about how he eventually got on the show, his famous training partner, a brutal battle with Gladiator Shark and his love...

   Nov 16, 2023

   56m
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   S3 E5: The One With Ice

   Once again, The GladPod goes international! This week's guest is American Gladiators legend, Ice aka Lori Fetrick. Ice joins Di, David and Producer Paul to talk about how she joined "the stupidest show she'd ever seen", toured across America, competed in the UK as part of the International...

   Nov 9, 2023

   1h 19m
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   S3 E4: The One With Shadow

   Shadow (Jefferson King) was the original Gladiators team leader and undisputed King of Duel! On this week's GladPod he chats to Di, David and Producer Paul about his memories of being a Gladiator and his controversial and explosive exit from the show...

   Nov 2, 2023

   1h 08m
10. 29

    S3 E3: The One With Hawk

    Hawk (Aleks Georgijev) was the first and only Welsh Gladiator on the original series, joining Gladiators in Series 1 back in 1992. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod to discuss his Gladiatorial career and why now is the right time for him to take a trip down memory lane...

    Oct 26, 2023

    1h 12m
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    S3 E2: The One With Scorpio

    She was the very first Gladiator to be hired in the UK and Nikki Diamond aka Scorpio will be fondly remembered by many GladFans as the undisputed Queen of the Wall. She joins Jet (aka Diane Youdale), Producer Paul, and David to lift the lid on her time on the show.

    Oct 19, 2023

    1h 02m
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    S3 E1: The One With Lightning

    She's one of the original Gladiators and one of only four OGs to remain until the final series, Kim Betts aka Lightning joins Dave, Di and Producer Paul to lift the lid on her time on Gladiators

    Oct 12, 2023

    1h 14m
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    Bonus Episode: The One With The 30th Anniversary

    Jet (aka Diane Youdale), Producer Paul, and David are joined by special guests and GladFans as they mark 30 years to the day since Gladiators first appeared on UK TV screens way back on October 10 1992. We hear from Lightning (Kim Betts), Zodiac (Kate Staples), Scorpio (Nikki Diamond), Diesel…

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    Oct 9, 2022

    59m
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    Bonus Episode: The One With The Reboot Reports

    With reports that the BBC is planning to bring Gladiators back to our screens after a 22-year hiatus since the original ITV series ended, fan favourite Jet, Dave and Producer Paul are back with a one-off episode with special guests.

    Aug 14, 2022

    1h 11m
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    S2 E12: The One With Wolf

    Playing the bad guy was a winning formula for Wolf, AKA Michael Van Wijk - the best known baddie in the business who had a legion of fans and only wanted to be loved. He joins Di, Dave and Producer Paul for an unmissable GladPod

    Jul 20, 2022

    1h 23m
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    S2 E11: The One With Nigel Lythgoe

    Gladiators were drug-tested more often than Olympic athletes and losing one of them cast a long Shadow over the whole team and broke Nigel Lythgoe’s heart, but would he like the show to make a comeback? Di, Dave, and Producer Paul are joined by God of Gladiators this week

    Jul 6, 2022

    58m
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    S2 E10: The One With Siren

    Di, Dave and Producer Paul are joined by Gladiator Siren, AKA Ali Paton

    Jun 22, 2022

    1h 02m
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    S2 E9: The One With Contender Kerryn

    Contender Kerryn Chamberlin (née Sampey) became instantly recognisable after appearing on Gladiators and she tells Di, Dave, and Producer Paul how the show changed her life and why it should come back.

    Jun 8, 2022

    1h 13m
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    S2 E8: The One With Doom & Enigma

    Wayne Gordon and Jenny Pacey will forever be know as Enigma and Doom to GladFans, and they join Di, Dave and Producer Paul to talk about the Sky revival series and how it changed their lives.from the Sky revival series

    May 25, 2022

    1h 22m
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    S2 E7: The One With Delta

    This week Di, Dave, and Producer Paul are going Down Under and are joined by Aussie Gladiator favourite Delta, aka Karyn Lenehan (née Alley).

    May 11, 2022

    1h 11m
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    S2 E6: The One With Amazon

    Olympian Sharron Davies MBE, AKA Amazon joins Di, Dave and Producer Paul for this week's GladPod and reveals all about her days as a teatime TV star feeling a little like a fish out of water in the arena.

    Apr 27, 2022

    1h 09m
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    S2 E5: The One With The Costume Designer

    Costume designer Stephen Adnitt had a monster task in creating Lycra masterpieces for each Gladiator and he gives Di, Dave and Producer Paul us an insight into producing iconic logos for each character.

    Apr 13, 2022

    1h 11m
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    S2 E4: The One With Laser

    Tina Andrew - aka Laser - was travelling the world with her husband when she applied to be a Contender on Gladiators. However, just two days before they were due to leave the UK, Tina was informed she was needed in Birmingham immediately for the filming of the sixth series. After arriving in the...

    Mar 30, 2022

    1h 02m
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    S2 E3: The One With Rhino

    A firm fan favourite, Mark "Rhino" Smith joins Di, David and Producer Paul to share his journey about his time before, during and after Gladiators

    Mar 17, 2022

    1h 11m
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    S2 E2: Jet Revisited Part Two

    Di, Dave and Producer Paul are back with the second part of Jet Revisited where Di shares more of her experiences as Gladiator Jet, tackles some fan questions, discusses the story behind her debut album 'No Covers' and also her life after leaving the iconic show.

    Mar 3, 2022

    48m
26. 13

    S2 E1: Jet Revisited Part One

    Di, Dave and Producer Paul are back with Series Two of The GladPod! Kicking off this hotly-anticipated series, Dave and Paul dive deeper into those early days of Jet to shed a bit more light on the life of Diane Youdale.

    Mar 3, 2022

    58m
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    S1 E12: The One With Panther

    It might surprise you to learn that Helen O’Reilly - aka Panther - hated sports at school! But once she found the sport she loved in bodybuilding there was no stopping her - and after claiming a Miss Universe title, Helen was snapped up to become an original Gladiator. She joins David and Di this...

    Aug 9, 2020

    1h 18m
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    S1 E11: The One With The Commentator

    The commentary of your favourite show might have sounded live - but was it? John Sachs reveals the tricks of the trade to bring the sound of the Gladiators straight to your TV every Saturday night and tells Dave and guest presenter Vogue about his years behind the mic. It was more complicated…

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    Aug 2, 2020

    1h 04m
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    S1 E10: The One With The Gladiator That Never Was

    It wouldn’t be a shock if you don’t recall our guest for this week's GladPod. Metin Hussein was set to join Gladiators as Shark but a stomach ulcer saw his career end before it even started (despite featuring in promotional videos!)

    Jul 26, 2020

    1h 06m
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    S1 E9: The One With The First Champion

    This week Jet and Dave are talking to the first ever male contender champion - Weininger Irwin

    Jul 19, 2020

    1h 15m
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    S1 E8: The One With Phoenix

    On GladPod this week, Jet and Dave speak to Phoenix (Sandy Young) about her short time on Gladiators, why she is now breaking her silence on her departure and her life after the show.

    Jul 12, 2020

    52m
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    S1 E7: The One With Cobra

    This week, Jet and David are joined by Cobra (aka Mick Wilson) to hear his journey of becoming a Gladiator and his time on the hit show and why he now feels like he’s only ‘half a Gladiator’

    Jul 5, 2020

    1h 05m
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    S1 E6: The One With Rebel

    As a professional athlete, joining Gladiators had not initially been on Rebel’s long-term career plan. But in our sixth episode, Jennifer Stoute tells Jet and Dave how she was won over by none other than Amazon (aka Sharron Davis) and the decision was the best she made.

    Jun 28, 2020

    59m
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    S1 E5: The One With The Superfan

    Addicted to the show since the age of 10, Superfan Paul Noddings joins our fifth episode to tell Jet and Dave what kept him hooked on all things Gladiator and how his passion has shaped his life ever since he started a childhood obsession that has never really left him.

    Jun 21, 2020

    1h 12m
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    S1 E4: The One With Vogue

    Vogue joined Gladiators in series four, and in our fourth episode Suzie Cox tells Di and Dave how her journey to small-screen stardom began, what she loved the most about her life as a Gladiator and what's happened since

    Jun 14, 2020

    1h 04m
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    S1 E3: The One With Hunter

    James Crossely - better known as Hunter - joins Di and Dave this week to chat candidly about joining Gladiators, his time on the show and what followed the Saturday night adulation.

    Jun 7, 2020

    59m
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    S1 E2: The One With Jet

    Of all the 34 lycra-clad Gladiators to grace our screens in the 1990s, Jet – aka Diane Youdale - is most fondly remembered. Journalist David Blackmore begins his Gladiatorial journey of discovery by grilling his co-host on becoming a Gladiator and sex symbol, her time on the hit show and what…

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    May 31, 2020

    40m
38. 1

    S1 E1: The One Where We Start

    Nearly 30 years on from the first episode of Gladiators, Jet (aka Diane Youdale) and journalist David Blackmore start their journey of discovery to relive the glory days of the biggest Saturday night family show in the 90s.

    May 24, 2020

    24m