Leadership is one of the most important and yet misunderstood topics in sport. This summer, it has dominated the headlines. Performances of the England football team have mainly been analysed via the lens of its manager. So what is leadership and what are the mistakes we make when talking about it. Ed Smith is renowned thinker on sport, leadership and d ... Show More
Nov 21
UP518 Inside Edge: Harry Brook, George Pyne and the cricket agent business
<p>Inside Edge is our series on the business of cricket, presented with co-host Mike Jakeman. </p><p>Our guest is Phil Weston, head of cricket at TGI Sport, the agency owned jointly by George Pyne's Bruin Sports Capital and Quadrant Private Equity. </p><p>England star Harry ... Show More
53m 4s
Nov 18
UP517 The Mark Oliver Heatmap: Global sport's investment hotspots
<p>Mark Oliver was the BBC's first head of strategy before creating Oliver and Ohlbaum in 1995, which remains one of the most influential media advisory boutiques in the market, with clients ranging from sports leagues and federations to media companies, tech platforms, vent ... Show More
45m 27s
Dec 2024
The 2024 Sports Year In Review
<p>Who were the superstars, and what were the unforgettable moments of 2024? Who failed to launch, and who exceeded expectations? What are your hopes for sport and sports science in 2025? We draw a spectacular sporting year to a close with a look back at the highlights, lowlights ... Show More
2h 10m
Sep 2024
Mailbag: How do England move on from Southgate?
<p>Today, the post-Southgate era begins. Introducing… Carsball? Nah.</p><br><p>One listener wonders just how important it is that England are radically different under Carsley compared to Southgate – Marcus, Luke & Andy discuss. Plus, will players start behaving differently t ... Show More
36m 14s
Nov 2024
241: The Data Revolution in Sport: Insights from Elite Sports Analysts on Optimising Performance
Episode 241
In this week's Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of data analysis in professional football with two brilliant guests—Arian Forouhandeh, Physical Performance Data Lead at Wolves, and Ryan White, Sports Science Analyst at Crystal Palace ... Show More
31m 29s
Aug 2024
886. Insights. Navigating sports partnerships with Airwallex, GoCardless, and Lloyds
On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host Kate Moody is joined by some great guest to talk about the relationship between financial services and sport.
As we’re making this episode, Paris is currently hosting the 2024 Olympic Games, welcoming thousands of athletes and mil ... Show More
47m 35s
Mar 2025
Alun Wyn Jones: His Relentless Rugby Routine, Family Pride and Stepping Away from the Game (E334)
<p>Welsh former international rugby union player, Alun Wyn Jones is a name that carries weight in the world of rugby. Known for his relentless work ethic and leadership, he’s a man who’s given everything to the game.</p><br><p>In this episode, Alun dives deep into his journey, sh ... Show More
1h 22m