Episodes
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LIFE - HEALTH - Dr Mark Draper on the benefits of vitamin C
Expert in micro nutrition Dr Mark Draper on what vitamin C does, on why boosting levels before a stressful period can stave off illness and the best form to get your C. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website:...
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SPORT - BOXING - Louis Bacon on a big 2026
Louis Bacon on getting better, targeting titles in 2027 and his gratitude for his fans. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk ************* Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham:...
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SPORT - LIFE - Jon Palmer on Steve Cotterill’s stellar first year back with The Robins.
Journalist and CTFC aficionado Palmer on why the summer recruitment was key to Cotterill lifting the club from relegation-threatened to promotion-chasing.
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SPORT - BOXING - Brad Axe Cotswolds RAF firefighter and boxer
Brad Axe is back from a big KO setback and plans to continue fighting fires by day and fighting men on Saturday nights. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk ************* Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen...
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SPORT - FOOTBALL - George Miller Cheltenham Town FC player
George Miller on helping local children through The Cheltenham Town Community Trust, winning a £25k grant and why Steve Cotterill’s standards are driving the club’s success. This episode of Sport and Life is sponsored by Iglu Bars - providing mobile bars, catering and event services for the South...
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LIFE - MINDSET - Anthony Astbury Founder of The Whole Man Academy
Founder of The Whole Man Academy Anthony Astbury on changing careers midlife, how coaches help men figure out what they really want and his client who quit the police to sell pizzas and is making loads of money. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the…
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LIFE - BUSINESS - Pete Geddes owner of Iglu Bars
Iglu Bars owner Pete Geddes on pulling pints at Cheltenham Town FC and the Cricket Festival and his quest to keep growing. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk ************* Chief Sponsor: Bang &…
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LIFE - FASHION - Paul Monks on talent styling at Sky Sports
Paul Monks helps style Sky Sports presenters and pundits and he says while modern fashion is relaxed and allows people to shape their own ‘look’, it’s important to remember the basics of presentation. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life...
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SPORT - BOXING - Tris Dixon on the moment a fighter should call it quits.
Amid debate over Joe Joyce’s future, Tris Dixon, author of the seminal book Damage, says there’s a type of defeat that should prompt retirement regardless of a fighter’s financial situation. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website:...
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LIFE - HEALTH - Katie Dempsey Cheltenham nutritionist on eggs
Katie Dempsey tells Sport and Life that the fears over eggs in the 90s have been proven unfounded - in fact, they’re good for muscle building, brain function, general health and eyesight. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website:...
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LIFE - FITNESS - Luke Chambers Ipswich Town legend
Ipswich Town legend Luke Chambers on his Harmonious Society, why former players often struggle and how getting outdoors and moving is key. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk ************* Chief…
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SPORT - POLO - Peter Morris - Commentator on the power of Polo
Peter Morris on the high octane compelling sport of polo, his belief in the power of horses to heal and why he has no regrets his rugby career predated the pro era. ***Apologies for poor video quality in this episode*** For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to...
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LIFE - FITNESS - Keith Irvine PT on running
Fresh from his first London Marathon Keith Irvine sings the praises of running, explains why he’s signed up for an ultra marathon around Loch Ness and why missing leg day is not an option. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website:...
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LIFE - MINDSET - Chris Larsen Mindset Coach
Chris Larsen who coaches elite sports stars and business high fliers on why self-belief is key and how Jude Bellingham illustrates the power of being comfortable with who you are. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website:...
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SPORT - CRICKET - Mark Scott former Worcestershire pro
A DAY AT THE CHELTENHAM CRICKET FESTIVAL - PART 2. Teddy Draper chats to former Worcestershire pro Mark Scott about his deep dislike of 20-20 cricket and his visceral repulsion at the even shorter Hundred. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and...
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SPORT - CRICKET - Chris Dent former GCCC Captain
A DAY AT THE CHELTENHAM CRICKET FESTIVAL - PART 1. Teddy Draper chats to a rejuvenated former GCCC captain Chris Dent about life after professional cricket and his new venture - JACKS Coffee Shack. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life...
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SPORT - RUGBY - Seb Atkinson
Seb Atkinson tells Sport and Life about “the exciting times” of getting an England deal, why his early experience with the Worcester Warriors going bust makes him extra grateful and how his supreme cardio fitness is key. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to...
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SPORT - SQUASH - Nathan Lake - Cheltenham pro squash player
Nathan Lake, who discovered squash at Christ Church Primary School, on why his decision to retire was linked to becoming a dad, the mental shift that maximised his potential and why the padel boom is good for all racket sports. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and...
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SPORT - CRICKET - Peter Matthews - Gloucestershire Chairman hails the importance of the Cheltenham Cricket Festival
Peter Matthews on why the festival is vital to connecting the cricket club with the north of the county and in his role as a BBC football commentator reflects on a marvellous comeback season for Cheltenham Town FC. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the...
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LIFE - MINDSET - Lorien Holiday - Personal Growth Coach on the growing need for foster carers
Personal growth coach Lorien Holiday on the growing need for foster carers, why the fear of imperfection puts people off, and why kids raised in foster care express their gratitude when they’ve become grown-ups. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the…
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LIFE - MINDSET - Chrissie Steinham - Certified Feng Shui consultant on maximising your wealth.
Interior designer and certified Feng Shui consultant Chrissie Steinham on how leaks in your home can drain your wealth, the importance of getting rid of broken stuff and how to locate the area in your home that’s key to maximising your money. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please...
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LIFE - FITNESS - Lara Dodds - Founder of Tekk Fitt in Cheltenham
Lara Dodds, founder and chief PT at Tekk Fitt in Cheltenham on her new vibe cycle classes, the joy of running her own gym, why group classes are huge for social connection and the need to combine ‘fat jabs’ with strength training. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and...
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SPORT - RUGBY - Olly Morgan - Cheltenham College's Director of Rugby
Cheltenham College's Director of Rugby Olly Morgan, a former Gloucester and England player, tells us why some of his most rewarding experiences involved non-famous players, how schools are making contact sports as safe as possible and how he adjusts his coaching style to fit each student. For…
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SPORT - RUNNING - Jay Stapley - Winner of the 2026 Backyard Ultra
Jay Stapley, winner of the 2026 Backyard Ultra at Prestbury Park on why ultra marathons are more about the mind than the body, why he wanted to keep running, but admits his legs were so sore afterwards he couldn’t let them touch the bed sheets. For more in-depth feature interviews like this…
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LIFE - FITNESS - Vassos Alexander - Former BBC presenter on the mental benefits of running.
Vassos Alexander, who rose to prominence on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 2 and Virgin Radio, tells Teddy about his new gig on Track Radio and about running more than 100 marathons and completing the 153-mile Spartathlon. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to...
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LIFE - BUSINESS - Gareth Evans - Five key money tips from a Cheltenham expert
Cheltenham financial advisor and former Gloucester Rugby player Gareth Evans breaks down the keys to achieving financial security and reflects on a difficult season for The Cherry and Whites.
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James Mckeown: Pro Gambler and Co-founder of Ocho in Cheltenham
James Mckeown tells Sport and Life about how he’s built a successful career betting on football, why emotions matter as much as stats, how to tell if someone has a gambling problem and why he co-founded social club Ocho in the heart of Cheltenham. For more in-depth feature interviews like this...
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Up and Running's Pete Hooper on buying the right shoe
Marathon runner Pete Hooper who’s managed Up and Running for nearly two decades talks us through the key points of choosing a good shoe, why running is an opportunity for social connection and the mental health benefits. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to...
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Paul Collicutt: Bishop's Cleeve FC Manager and Owner of multimillion-pound Cheltenham business
Paul Collicutt, a former Cheltenham Town player, now Bishop’s Cleeve boss on missing out on promotion, why the travelling is tough on semipro footballers and how he’s built a Leckhampton business that turned over more than 20 million pounds last year. For more in-depth feature interviews like…
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Anna Draper: Goalkeeper for Cheltenham Women and England Women's Blind team
The effervescent Anna Draper (no relation!) discusses last season as goalkeeper for Cheltenham Town Women FC, how playing blind football with England has improved her communication skills, and her dual ambitions of playing pro football and working as an engineer in Formula One. For more in-depth...
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Louis 'Smoky' Bacon: Chelteham's only pro boxer
Louis ‘Smoky’ Bacon on preparations for his fifth pro fight, the challenges of being in training camp while working as a landscape gardener, the dream of fighting at Cheltenham Town Hall, selling tickets and training at the iconic Ingle Gym in Sheffield. For more in-depth feature interviews like...
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Cheltenham Town Footballer Ryan Broom
Ryan Broom on extending his third spell at Whaddon Road, becoming a dad, playing at full-back, why the training trip to Spain could be big for team bonding and optimism for the season ahead. ''Broomy' also discusses the misperception that his native Wales is a rugby union country. For more…
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Grant Rees: Triathlon coach and founder of Fans to 5k
Triathlon coach Grant Rees, founder of non-profit Fans to 5K on how rugby and football fans can get fit and earn points for their beloved clubs, creating a healthy rivalry in more ways than one. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life…
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Cheltenham Town FC Fan Adrian Bailey on The 1966 World Cup Final
Adrian Bailey watched from the stands as England won the World Cup on July 30th 1966 and 60 years on has written a book of his recollections of the day and the tournament overall. He also discusses the Cheltenham Town FC of his childhood and how the town and life has changed since the 1960s....
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Isaac Hutchinson: Cheltenham Town FC's Player of the Season 25/26
Isaac Hutchinson reflects on a prolific season that ended in him receiving a clutch of accolades, the support of the Cheltenham Town fans, his future and what will be the key factors in choosing his next club. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport...
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Gloucester Rugby Head Coach George Skivington
George Skivington on how the new coaching structure at Gloucester Rugby will allow him to be his best, the challenge of being a good husband and dad when the team was under the pump and the challenge of building connections in a sports science era that doesn’t encourage bonding over beers. For…
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Simon Petrruzza: CEO of Cheltenham Town Community Trust
Simon Perruzza reflects on 19 years helping people in Cheltenham and surrounding areas through the power of football and movement and previews an upcoming event at the cricket festival. ******** For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life…
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Marc Blackford on horse racing holidays
Marc Blackford on adding Churchill Downs to Venatour Racing’s trip offerings, the eye-watering cost of The Kentucky Derby, why Blackford and co offer more than just a day at the races and plans to organise F1 tours. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the...
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Kathryn Buggy: Ex Rugby Player for Gloucester-Hartpury and Ireland
Legendary Gloucester-Hartpury and Ireland prop ‘Buggy’ on how hockey lead to playing rugby around the world, battling burnout, why the benefits of the game outweigh injury risks and being happily retired. After co-hosting a podcast this season with Buggy it was brilliant to get her full story....
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Gloucester City Footballer & Policeman
For a lot of us, professional footballer is the dream career. Would you agree? But say the contract is for £40K a year and a footballing career typically ends when you're in your 30s. You'll have to find another career sharpish. The decision to go pro is perhaps more complicated when you're just...
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Sports Writer Jon Palmer on a Fairytale Season at Cheltenham Town
Jon Palmer has followed Cheltenham Town Football Club since boyhood. He's reported on them professionally for more than two decades for The Gloucestershire Echo and Glos Live. So if Palmer tells you the 25/26 season was special, you take notice. In this conversation we reflect on the remarkable...
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Hereford Football Club's management team: Aaron Downes and Harry Pell
'Aaron Downes and Harry Pell on making their friendship a winning partnership with The Bulls, the challenge of managing semi-pro players, and the respect they hold for Cheltenham boss Steve Cotterill. ' Aaron Downes met Harry Pell when they were players together at Cheltenham Town FC more than a...
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Horse Racing Journalist and Tipster Steve Jones
Enjoyed this free-wheeling conversation with Ex Sun, current Mirror and Racing TV tipster Steve Jones. Steve tells us why racing is getting safer and safer, why the Cheltenham Festival could do with being more competitive and how journalism has changed in the digital age. Intriguing to hear what...
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Robbie Savage: Forest Green Rovers Manager, former PL and Wales Player
Very open conversation with Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage about his life and his career in football and the media. We discuss: ** Dealing with a public perception of him that is outdated. ** The challenges of being a manager. ** His friendship with FGR owner Dale Vince. ** How insight...
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Tracy Moseley Mountain Bike Champion
Uplifting conversation with the 2010 Downhill World Champion and three-time Enduro Champion Tracey Moseley, from Malvern. ** Talk about e-mountain-biking as a competitive sport and how they could boost health and longevity in the population. ** The importance of getting kids off of screens and...
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LIFE - MINDSET - Frances Trussell on Mindfulness, NonDuality and Zen Training
An open and thought-provoking conversation with Frances Trussell, who runs retreats enlightening people through mindfulness, non duality and zen training. Before entering this area of work she was a broadcast journalist. She has appeared on ITV’s Sugar Free Farm as a Mindfulness Coach, has worked...
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Gloucester Rugby Player Charlie Atkinson
Chat about school, rugby and more with Gloucester fly-half Charlie Atkinson. I enjoyed this conversation which includes Charlie taking up football and rugby early in childhood and how football maybe lead to him zeroing in on the fly-half position. Also discuss the sadness of Charlie's first club...
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Talking Vintage Football Shirts with Fitszoo Founder Max Brown
I walked into a world of nostalgia recently. Fitszoo in Regent Arcade, Cheltenham is a store devoted to vintage fashion and, of particular excitement for me, old football shirts. I was surrounded by the shirts of my youth with the legends of the time blazoned on the back. I got chatting to Max...
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Gloucestershire County Cricket Head Coach Mark Alleyne
Mark Alleyne is a warm and personable man. He also knows a heck of a lot about cricket! Twenty one years a player with Gloucestershire, he tells me, with a smile on his face, that he's now been a coach for longer. In this wide-ranging conversation we cover: * The importance of alerting people to...
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Cheltenham Town and USA Under 23s footballer Jonathan Tomkinson
An interview with Texas-born defender Jonathan Tomkinson on how he came to be a professional footballer in his father's homeland of England. Lots of ground covered including a take on the differences in football (soccer) culture between the UK and US and the importance of a "if you don't ask, you...
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