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Dis Sport Pod

Why Can't We

Each month we will be brining you up to speed with the latest in the world of disability sport, with news, interviews and disability sporting chat. These podcasts will be brought to you be Why Can't We and will be presented by Shaun Malone and Peter Harding. Shaun Malone is best known as one of the "Malone Family" on Gogglebox but is also a keen promoter of disability football through his work at the Manchester United Foundation. Shaun suffered a brain injury in 2015 and has since become invested in helping to raise awareness disability sport. After reaching out to Why Can't We on Twitter, Shaun has become part of the team and will be educating himself on disability sport as well as informing you about his work. Peter Harding is the founder of the Why Can't We campaign and started raising awareness of disability sport after realising that coverage for disability sport was lacking compared to the mainstream coverage on able bodied sport. Peter then became immersed in the world of para sport and now works grow the coverage in the media. Both Shaun and Peter will keep you entertained and up to date so make sure you subscribe for the monthly podcast. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/dis-sport/

Meet Paralympic cyclist Sophie Unwin. Peter interviews Sophie about how she started off in cycling, her rise to the top of the sport and what the catchphrase is that she has with her pilot before every race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2025

43 min

Fin Graham

Peter talks to Fin Graham about his career so far in Para Cycling. From Scotland to Manchester, from Olympic medals to World Championships, from X-box to coffee shops, Fin Graham reveals all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 2024

33 min

The Fachie's

Join Peter in this episode of 'Dis Sport Pod' as he sits down with the dynamic duo, Neil and Laura Fachie. Prepare for an engaging conversation that dives deep into their extraordinary journeys in the world of sport. As competitive athletes, advocates for inclusivity, and inspirations to many, the Fachies share their personal stories of triumph, resilience, and the power of perseverance. Together, they discuss their motivations, the challenges they face, and their vision for an inclusive future in sports. Whether you're a sports fan seeking inspiration or just curious about the drive behind elite athletes, this episode promises insights. Tune in to 'Dis Sport Pod' and immerse yourself in the world of the Fachies, where love, sport, and advocacy intertwine in the most beautiful way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2024

1 hr 6 min

Dis Sport Pod - Paralympics on Day 7

This episode was recorded during Day 7 of the Paralympics. In this episode, Peter talks to Sam White who is a Why Can't We journalist and he talks about his experience of Paris after he went during the Olympics. Sam also talks about his thoughts on the overall view of the Paralympics and the challenges faced. Peter and Sam then talk about the Paralympics and some of the results focusing on ParalympicsGB. They also look to what events they are looking forward to and discuss the potential of seeing standing tennis in the Paralympics. To see more content from Why Can't We: https://whycantwe.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2024

34 min

Paralympics Chat

Naledi and Peter talk about the Paralympics so far with a look at some of the highlights and talk about medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 2024

21 min

Dis Sport Pod - Corie Mapp

Peter and Naledi sit down and talk to Corie Mapp who is a multiple World Cup, World Championship and European Championship medallist in Para Bobsleigh. A Lance Corporal in the British Army, Corie lost both legs when his military vehicle ran over an explosive device in Afghanistan in 2010. Among other injuries, he suffered a broken jaw, severed lip and punctured lung but three years later he was representing Great Britain at the European Championships for sitting volleyball. He took part in the Invictus Games in 2014 and it was Help the Heroes that introduced him to bobsleigh at a trial camp in Calgary a year earlier. Since then, he's a serial winner in para bobsleigh and talks about how he got there as well as some advice if you have ever thought of following in his footsteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 2024

49 min

Dis Sport Pod - Richard Whitehead

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Apr 1, 2024

1 hr 2 min

Dis Sport Pod - Amy Truesdale

Amy Truesdale talks to Naledi and Peter about her involvement in Para-Taekwondo, reflections on her past and her plans for the future. With Paris 2024 on the horizon this podcast gives you an insight to the athletes mind. This episode was recorded on Thursday 22nd February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 2024

34 min

Dis Sport Pod - Martin Hibbert

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Dec 3, 2022

25 min

Dis Sport Pod - Stefanie Reid

Peter sits down on Zoom with Paralympian and presenter Stefanie Reid to talk about how she went from a bio-chemist to competing in 4 Paralympics and transitioning into the world of the media. Stef gives useful tips to people pursuing a career in disability sport and talks about how the sports are developing all the time. Make sure to listen and don't forget to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2022

33 min