PODCAST · sports
Planet Sport
by Passion for Sport
Planet Sport is a weekly 15-minute radio programme that gives listeners the opportunity to comment on news and stories from the world of sport.
Episodes
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Dec 2023 - Relaunch pilot show - Greenville Panthers coach Lamar Bell
Here we have a special Christmas gift to celebrate the relaunch of Planet Sport in 2024! This pilot show was produced by students at Greenville University, Illinois, hosted by Matt Tiger with Colton Rich joining the discussion. In this episode we sit down and talk to Greenville Associate Head...
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12 Jun2 2020: Madeline Manning-Mimms, 1968 Olympic 800m champion on racism and forgiveness
In 1968 USA athlete Madeline Manning-Mimms won the 800 metres Olympic crown at the Mexico City Games. She was just 20. To achieve her goal she had to overcome widespread racism, including from a coach on the USA team. In this interview, recorded with Passion for Sport's Solomon Izang Ashoms at…
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16 Apr: How do we ensure football coaches from BAME background get fair opportunities as managers?
On this week’s show, we’re asking the question, how do we ensure that BAME Football managers get fair opportunity? The term BAME refers to those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, who for a long time now have not been well represented in English football, and other part of Europe,...
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09 Apr: Should male and female professional athletes be paid the same money?
On this week’s show we’re asking should male and female professional athletes be paid the same? At a time where women’s sport is growing quickly and coverage is improving all around the world, is this the time to readdress the gender pay gap in elite sport? Liam Flint hosts our panel of UK...
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02 Apr: Should betting companies be banned as football shirt sponsors?
Many football clubs have their shirts sponsored by betting companies. This week our panel of UK journalist Russ Bravo and USA MLS chaplain Andy Searles discuss the moral and ethical issues around this topic. On the one hand shirt sponsorship brings money to the club but the sponsorship is…
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26 Mar: Was bringing VAR into Football a mistake?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, was bringing VAR into Football a mistake? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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19 Mar: How should pro athletes use social media?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, how should pro athletes use social media? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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12 Mar: How do we eradicate racism from sport?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, how do we eradicate racism from sport? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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05 Mar: Are professional athletes being equipped for retirement?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, are pro athletes being equipped for retirement? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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27 Feb: Are we taking mental health in sport seriously enough?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, are we taking mental health in sport seriously enougj? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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20 Feb: Are players of faith a blessing or a curse to your locker room?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, is having players of faith in your lock room a blessing or a curse? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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13 Feb: What value does a Chaplain bring to a sports team?
What value does a Chaplain bring to a sports team? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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06 Feb: Winning at all costs or playing with integrity?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, winning at all costs or playing with integrity? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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30 Jan: Are the best captains visible or invisible?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, are the best captains visible or invisible? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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23 Jan: What's the key to success in Football, talent or teamwork?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, what's the key to success in Football, talent or teamwork? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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16 Jan: Is diving in football clever or blatant cheating?
On this week's show we ask is diving in football to win a free kick or penalty clever action by the player concerned or blatant cheating? Listen to the thoughts of our expert panel and draw your own conclusions!
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09 Jan: Should pro athletes exercise moral judgement?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, should pro athletes exercise moral judgement? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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02 Jan: Do Footballers deserve a winter break?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, do Footballers deserve a winter break? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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26 Dec: Is walking Football the answer to keeping the older generation active?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, is walking Football the answer to keeping the older generation active? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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19 Dec: Should heading be banned in Football?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, should heading be banned in football? Listen to the views of our expert panel!
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12 Dec: What needs to be done to give BAME football managers fair opportunity?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, what needs to be done to give BAME football managers fair opportunity? Listen to the views of our expert panel and former England youth player Gabriel Ajala!
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05 Dec: Are pro athletes being equipped for retirement? Ft Bryan Habana
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, are pro athletes being equipped for retirement? Listen to the views of our expert panel and Springbok World Cup winner Bryan Habana!
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28 Nov: What can sport do to help fight climate change?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, what can sport do to help fight climate change? Listen to the views of our expert panel and share your own views below.
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21 Nov: Can't pro athletes have freedom of religion?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, can’t pro athletes have freedom of religion? Listen to the views of our expert panel and share your own views below.
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14 Nov: How can World Rugby help Tier 2 nations to get better?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, how can World Rugby help tier 2 nations to get better? Listen to the views of our expert panel and share your own views below.
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07 Nov: Was bringing VAR into Football a mistake?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, was bringing VAR into Football a mistake? Listen to the views of our expert panel and share your own views below.
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31 Oct: Is the new Hundred Cricket competition actually needed?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, is the new Hundred cricket competition, actually needed? Listen to the views of our expert panel on accountability, and share your own views below.
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24 Oct: Should Footballers do more around social action?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, should Footballers do more around social action? Listen to the views of our expert panel on accountability, and share your own views below.
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17 Oct: What makes the perfect sporting role model?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, what makes the perfect sporting role model? Listen to the views of our expert panel on accountability, and share your own views below.
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10 Oct: Is money ruining our beautiful game of Football?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, is money ruining our beautiful game of Football? Listen to the views of our expert panel on accountability, and share your own views below.
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03 Oct: Should Footballers be sacked for poor performance like managers are?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, should Footballers be sacked in the same way that their managers are? Listen to the views of our expert panel on accountability, and share your own views below.
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26 Sep: Should Tennis introduce mixed singles matches?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, should Tennis introduce mixed single matches, where women can play against men? Listen to the views of our expert panel and share your own views below.
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19 Sep: What makes a sport a sport?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, what makes a sport a sport? Listen to the views of our expert panel and share your own views below.
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12 Sep: Should Rugby nations re-think their foreign-based selection policy?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, should Rugby nations re-think their foreign-based selection policy? With the RWC upon us, is it right that some players miss out simply because they opt to play abroad? Listen to the views of our expert panel and share your own views below.
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05 Sep: Is there any power in Sporting superstition and ritual?
On this week’s show we’re asking the question, is there any power in sporting superstition and ritual? From lucky pants to wearing a cross, many of our top athletes now have their own forms of superstition or ritual, before they enter the field of play! But why? Listen to the views of our expert...
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29 Aug: When Should Pro Athletes Retire?
On this week’s show, we’re asking the question, when should pro athletes retire? It almost seems like a lottery and we’ve seen some athletes bow out perfectly with World Cup wins and Olympic Gold Medals, whilst others seem to outstay their welcome. There also seems to be an issue of lost identity...
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22 Aug: Should Aussie Cricketer Steve Smith be booed or forgiven for cheating?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, should Australian Cricketer, Steve Smith be booed or forgiven for cheating? Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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15 Aug: Are you a fan of the new European Football rule changes?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, are you a fan of the new European Football rule changes? Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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08 Aug: Is crazy scheduling 'killing' our Footballers?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, is crazy scheduling 'killing' our Footballers? Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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01 Aug: Should Footballers be fired for refusing to play?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, should Footballers be fired for refusing to play? Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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25 July: Should betting companies be banned as football shirt sponsors?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, should gambling companies be banned as football shirt sponsors? Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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18 Jul: Is it offensive to suggest that women's football should have smaller goals?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, is it offensive to say that women's football should use smaller goals and pitches? Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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11 Jul: Is loyalty in sport no longer required?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, is loyalty no longer required in sport? Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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04 Jul: Should we ever feel bad for celebrating?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, should we ever feel bad for celebrating in sport? Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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27 June: Should male and female pro athletes be paid the same?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, should male and female athletes be paid the same? This has come into focus most recently at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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20 June: Why is there a lack of respect in Football?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, why is there a lack of respect in football? It now seems to be common place to see player brawls in the tunnel and referees being verbally abused. Our expert panel offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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13 June: Would a European Super League be good for world football?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, would a European Super League be good for world football? Or would it ruin competition in European domestic leagues? Journalist Russ Bravo offers up his insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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06 June: Is winning in sport enough?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, is winning in sport ever enough? Does it ultimately satisfy us? Our panel of Andy Searles, a chaplain in Major League Soccer and Journalist Russ Bravo offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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30 May: Why do we love a sporting comeback?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, why do we love a sporting comeback? Our panel of Andy Searles, a chaplain in Major League Soccer and Journalist Russ Bravo offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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23 May: Should the number of foreign players in the Premier League be limited further?
On this week's episode of the Hot Topics series, we're asking, should the number of foreign players in the English Premier League be reduced further? Our panel of Andy Searles, a chaplain in Major League Soccer and Journalist Russ Bravo offer up their insight, plus we want to hear from you!
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Planet Sport is a weekly 15-minute radio programme that gives listeners the opportunity to comment on news and stories from the world of sport.
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