What is Real Tennis – and why is it so enjoyable?   I’m joined by World #15 Josh Smith, Top Ladies Player Lesley Ronaldson, and Giles Doy of the Royal Tennis Court at Hampton Court Palace, to find out –  – What makes Real Tennis so unique as a sport? – What does the role of a Professional entail?– What does it take to reach the top of the game?  Links – – The Royal Tennis Court – https://www.royaltenniscourt.com/– Tennis & Racket Association – https://www.tennisandrackets.com/  – YouTube – “Epic Real Tennis Rallies” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VBgq2S3J28   To follow the show, get in touch and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider) or contact [email protected]

What makes Three Sided Football such an exciting and unique version of the beautiful game?  I’m joined by Ben & Owen from ThreeSidedFootball.com to find out – – Who created the Three Sided version of the game?– What makes it so unique and tactical?– How do alliances and diplomatic skills lead to footballing victory? Links – – ThreeSidedFootball – www.threesidedfootball.com– Three Sided Football – Is This The Future? www.youtube.com/watch?v=W64ySTJg1j0– Discovering Three Sided Football – www.si.com/more-sports/2011/11/30/3-teammatch To follow the show, get in touch and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider) or contact [email protected] 

What makes Pickleball such an addictive, inclusive and exciting sport?  To find out, I’m joined by Louis Laville & Thaddea Lock (the UK’s #1 players), Karen & Chris Mitchell from Pickleball England, and Sam Basford, a top player, coach and director. I find out – – What is Pickleball, and what makes it so addictive?– Why is Pickleball growing so rapidly?– What does it take to reach the top of the sport? Links – – Pickleball England – www.pickleballengland.org– Thaddea & Louis’s final – English Open 2019 – www.youtube.com/watch?v=17VaOFWG2Xc&t=96s– The best point of the English Open 2019: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpgZlBnO1tQ To follow the show, get in touch and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider) or contact [email protected]

What is it really like sliding head-first down an icy track at over 90mph? In this episode I’m joined by GB athletes Patrick Atkin and Matt Weston, who compete in the fast and exciting sport of Skeleton, to find out – – How did the “Discover Your Gold” programme lead them to the sport?– How has the GB Team managed to be so successful without a home track?– What was it like competing in the World Championships? Links British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association – www.thebbsa.co.uk/the-bbsa/Discover Your Gold Programme – www.uksport.gov.uk/our-work/talent-id To follow the show, get in touch and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider) or contact [email protected]

What makes next year’s Rugby League World Cup so exciting for the sport? In this episode I’m joined by three key people from the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, taking place next year in England. I spoke to Jon Dutton, the competition’s CEO, Tracy Power, the Legacy Director, and James Simpson, who plays for Leeds Rhinos and will be competing for England, to find out – – What makes this World Cup unique for the sport?– How excited is James to compete within a home World Cup?– What legacy plans does the tournament have to grow Rugby League? Links RLWC 2021 Website – www.rlwc2021.comRFL Website – www.rugby-league.com/the_rfl To follow the show, get in touch and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider) or contact [email protected]

What is Bike Polo – and what makes it a great sport? In the third series, I chat to experts and athletes from extreme and unusual sports. In the final episode, I chat to Max, Jesse, Ben and Matt from London Bike Polo to find out – – What is Bike Polo all about?– What makes it such a welcoming and inclusive sport?– How has Hardcourt Bike Polo grown in recent years in urban environments? Links London Fixed Gear & Single Speed – www.lfgss.comLondon Bike Polo Facebook – www.facebook.com/londonbikepoloLondon Bike Polo Instagram –www.instagram.com/londonbikepolo To follow the show, get in touch and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider) or contact [email protected]

How can mountaineering become open to all? In the third series, I talk to experts and athletes from extreme and unusual sports. In the fourth episode I met Stuart Shipp, the founder of City Mountaineering to find out – * How has he made the UK’s mountains accessible from the city? * Why are adventure sports growing nationally?* Why does he believe the UK’s mountains are the best in the world? Links * Website – www.citymountaineering.com/* Instagram – www.instagram.com/citymountaineering/* Facebook – www.facebook.com/CityMountaineering/ To follow the show, get in touch and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider) or contact [email protected]

Why is rafting such an exciting sport? In the third series, I talk to experts and athletes from extreme and unusual sports. In this episode I chatted to Sean Clarke, Head of Media & Marketing at the International Rafting Federation to find out – – Who competes in rafting and how easy is it to learn?– Where are the best places to raft in the world? Links – International Rafting Federationwww.internationalrafting.com, www.twitter.com/intraftfed, www.facebook.com/InternationalRafting/ British Raftingwww.britishrafting.com, www.facebook.com/britishrafting, www.twitter.com/britishrafting To follow the show, get in touch and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider) or contact [email protected]

What is Parkour – and why is it totally different to other sports? In the third series, I talk to experts and athletes from extreme and unusual sports. In the second episode I speak to Dan Edwardes, founder of Parkour Generations, to find out – – How did Dan first get involved in Parkour?– Why is it different from other sports?– How has Parkour Generations reached out to a wider community? Parkour Generations: * www.parkourgenerations.com* www.facebook.com/parkourgenerations * www.instagram.com/parkourgenerations * www.twitter.com/pkgenerations Personal channels: * www.danedwardes.com * www.facebook.com/danedwardes * www.instagram.com/dan_edwardes * www.twitter.com/danedwardes To follow the show, get in touch and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider) or contact [email protected]

Welcome to Series Three of the podcast! In the new series, I talk to experts and athletes from extreme and unusual sports. In the first episode I chat to former British champion Tim Woolgar and Gavin Paterson from London Chessboxing and find out – – What is Chessboxing and why is it so exciting?– What attracts people to compete in the sport?– How do competitors prepare for a fight? Links – St Patrick’s Day Bash – www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-patricks-…71?aff=WEBSITE– London Chessboxing – www.londonchessboxing.com– Twitch Stream – twitch.tv/londonchessboxing– Instagram – www.instagram.com/london_chessboxing To follow the show, and find out about upcoming episodes, visit sportsinsiderpodcast.com, facebook.com/PodcastInsider & Twitter (@Podcastinsider)