Some Essex Lad and a Paralympian

It's an amazing tale of overcoming adversity this week as Sophie Carrigill – current Wheelchair Basketball World Championship silver medalist and U25 World Champion – joins Tim. In 2010, Sophie was paralysed from the waist down after a car crash in the US but has since carried the Olympic torch at London 2012, captained Great Britain, competed at Rio 2016 and has been an ever present voice in improving disability representation, inclusivity and accessibility. You don't want to miss this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One man, one leg, one mission. Jack Eyers – European and world para-canoe bronze medallist – joins Tim for this week's podcast. From choosing to have elective surgery at 16-years-old on his right leg to becoming a personal trainer and the first amputee to win Mr England, Jack explains how he's travelled the world to promote fitness and disability. The pair also chat about the significance of mental health, sports psychology and perception in social media and the modelling industry. You really don't want to miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another podcast! Nathan Maguire – T54 4x100m European relay gold medallist– joins Tim for a very revealing episode. Nathan delves into how he permanently lost feelings in his legs after going to bed with pins and needles, meeting Michael Johnson and meeting his partner Hannah Cockroft. You don't want to miss this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new year and a new series of the podcast! We start 2021 with a bang as Tanni Grey-Thompson – member of the House of Lords, 11-time Paralympic gold medalist and one of the most prominent disability rights campaigners in the world – joins Tim. Tanni discusses everything from meeting Seb Coe for the first time and working with Tony Blair to travelling to the North Korean border in 1988 and winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC SPOTY. It's an unmissable episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Cockroft MBE – five-time Paralympic gold medalist – joins Tim for the last episode of series two as she discusses her athletics career. From her dad welding her first race chair to competing at an Olympic Stadium louder than that of Mo Farah's gold medal, to meeting McFly and starring on Countryfile and The Great British Bake Off, Hannah's career and life has certainly been eventful. Listen to her story in just over an hour and learn about the life of one of Great Britain's most famous Paralympic athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rising table-tennis star Ashley Faces Thompson joins Tim this week as the pair delve into his career. From growing up on the doorstep of London 2012 – when his coach at school didn't even realise he had a disability – to making his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, Ashley's life has been full of must-listen stories. Kobe, faith and cycling also feature. There's so much more as well on this week's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A knight of the realm joins Tim this week as Sir Lee Pearson – 14-time Paralympic medalist – delves into his dressage career. From being carried up the stairs of Downing Street by Margaret Thatcher and being LGBTQ+ to winning 11 gold medals at Paralympics and chosen to carry the GB flag at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Opening Ceremony, Lee's life has been full of stories. There's so much more as well on this week's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a short break, Some Essex Lad and a Paralympian is back as series 2 motors on. This week Sophie Kamlish – gold medallist and world champion in the 100m T44 – joins Tim to discuss her career. From making her international debut at the age of 15 to setting the world record in Rio 2016 and then again in London 2017, Sophie is now looking to complete the 'triple crown' of athletics by winning Paralympic gold in Tokyo next year. That, plus so much more, on this week's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three-time Paralympian and two-time medalist Charlotte Henshaw joins Tim on the pod this week. The pair discuss everything from Charlotte's dad competing for GB in karate and her leg amputation at just 18-months-old to an infection during the Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony and being paraded around Mansfield after London 2012. And, of course, the change from swimming to para-canoeing. Plus loads more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, we are back! After two months out we return with a blockbuster episode with power-lifter and Paralympian silver medalist Ali Jawad. Tim and Ali discuss the athlete's move from Lebanon to the UK when he was six months old, his battle with Crohn's disease, avenging injustice at London 2012 and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the end of the first series we've put together a compilation of the best bits from all six shows. Including: Kim Daybell on swapping table tennis for treating coronavirus patients in hospital, Will Bayley on Johnny Vegas and the emotions he felt after winning his first gold medal, Ellie Simmonds on inspiring the next generation of women, and so much more! We bid farewell for now but we'll soon be back stronger with some fresh ideas. See you all soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads mark lockdown with the last episode of the series – as Tim and David are joined by fellow table tennis teammates, Tom Matthews and Lee York. Both Tom and Lee reflect on how accidents led to their disability, overcoming hurdles and their journey in sport. Also, find out who has the best music taste, worst dress sense and which Paralympic gold medalist is scared of flying, in the British para-table tennis team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellie Simmonds – five-time Paralympic gold medalist, multiple world champion and 2008 BBC Young SPOTY – joins Tim and David at The Oval. Ellie reflects on Beijing as a 13-year-old, how she and David first met at the celebrations at Rio 2016, when Jonny and Alistair Brownlee served drinks behind the bar. The trio also chat about inspiring the next generation of women, and how Ellie's platform motivates her to do that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and David are joined by two-time Paralympian and Commonwealth and European silver medalist Kim Daybell. The junior doctor has swapped his table tennis bat for fighting coronavirus on the frontline at Whittington Hospital. Kim explains the practices and protocols that NHS staff are dealing with on a day-to-day basis, how doctors and nurses are at risk from a lack of PPE equipment and looking forward to Tokyo 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and David are cramped inside GB Table Tennis' office in Sheffield, as they're joined by three-time Paralympic gold medalist Ollie Hynd. In a revealing episode, Ollie opens up about his rivalry in the swimming pool with his brother, Sam; how he felt like he'd lost his identity after becoming reclassified; and the time he dyed his hair blonde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David's at home (quite literally) as he and Tim are joined by flatmate and Paralympic gold medalist/Strictly legend Will Bayley, alongside former Head Physio at GB Table Tennis, Jason Beaumont. Will explains what it's like to live and work with David, how his experience on the dance floor compared to Rio 2016 and the time he played Championship Manager with David James. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What goes on in the world of para-sport? Tim Adams and David Wetherill try to ask that question through some of the biggest names involved in it. First up, Jack Shephard and Krysten Coombs, who have represented Team GB at para-badminton. Jack is ranked the number one player in the world and won gold at the 2017 World Championship in both singles and doubles. Krysten (aka. King Balon Greyjoy) has starred in Game of Thrones and won two golds at the 2018 BWF European Para Badminton Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some Essex Lad and a Paralympian, hosted by Tim Adams and David Wetherill, is a podcast looking into the lighter side of para-sport. From interviews with some of the biggest names, getting an insight into the life of a professional athlete, this fortnightly show will aim to break down labels and not be too serious, while being informative at the same time. A three time table-tennis Paralympian, David reflects on his experiences in Beijing, London and Rio, as he and Tim are joined by different athletes on every episode, exploring their lives, both on and off the court/track/pitch. You get the picture! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.