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Podium Athletics
The athletics podcast, brought to you by world medallist Hannah England and fellow athletics commentator Richard Newman. Every week, the team will bring you the talking points, results and stories from the track, field, road and the mud of cross country, alongside big-name interviews. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
Podium AthleticsChepng'etich ban reaction, Almgren's latest European record and New York City Marathon preview
In a busy episode, Rich, Hannah and Katie give their reaction to Ruth Chepng'etich's three-year doping ban, and what could happen next. There's a look back at…
Podium AthleticsCole Hocker
The USA's Olympic 1500m and world 5000m champion Cole Hocker is our latest guest, fresh from a wild ride at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Cole is…
Podium AthleticsAmsterdam Marathon, what's next for Joshua Cheptegei and Great South Run
After a long delay to publish due to AWS (!) Rich and Hannah look back at the action on the roads over the past week, including victories for Marc Scott and…
Podium AthleticsJessica Hull
Australia's Jessica Hull joins us on the podcast to discuss her career after wrapping up her 2025 season with 1500m bronze at the World Athletics Championships…
Podium AthleticsKiplimo and Feysa dominate Chicago, thoughts on Athlos and Bol's big move
The team look back at the Chicago Marathon, where there were impressive wins for Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa (are we seeing the beginning of something special…
Podium AthleticsCalli Hauger-Thackery
Calli Hauger-Thackery is the second fastest British woman to run a marathon - only behind former world record holder Paula Radcliffe - and she heads to Chicago…
Podium AthleticsKayla Green from Athlos, Chicago Marathon preview - and athletics at the Winter Olympics?
Rich and Hannah are joined by Athlos co-creator and CMO Kayla Green to look ahead to this week's event in New York, and plans for the future. There's also a…
Podium AthleticsEvan Dunfee: Part 2 - Becoming a global champion and tackling drugs in athletics
In the second part of our interview with Canada's new 35km race walk world champion, Evan Dunfee talks about the pain he had to go through to close out victory…
Podium AthleticsEvan Dunfee: Part 1 - Journey to world champion and how to grow race walking's popularity
In the first part of our interview with Canada's new race walking world champion Evan Dunfee, the Tokyo gold medallist talks about how he found his way into…
Podium AthleticsWorld Athletics Championships 2025 - The Alternative Awards
Hannah, Rich and Katie are (sort of) refreshed and ready to go again as the team return to action following the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with…
Podium AthleticsDay 9: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have come to a close (albeit a few hours later than planned - thanks rain), so for one last time the team disect the…
Podium AthleticsDay 8: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
On a night of total chaos in the relays - which will result in two re-runs early on day nine, the team look back at the penultimate day of the World Athletics…
Podium AthleticsDay 7: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
The team reflect on a pair of incredible 200m finals - with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden doubling up ahead of a superb silver for Britain's Amy Hunt and Noah Lyles…
Podium AthleticsDay 6: Christine Ohuruogu joins the Podium Podlet
Olympic gold medallist and double world champion Christine Ohuruogu joins the team to give her reaction to the 400m finals on day six of the World Athletics…
Podium AthleticsDay 5: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
The 1500m lived up to expectations in terms of drama - but it delivered a surprise winner. Hannah, Katie and Rich disect day 5 on the latest podlet - including…
Podium AthleticsDay 4: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
After a hectic first three days of the World Athletics Championships, Rich and Hannah look back at the action from day 4 - including gold for recent podcast…
Podium AthleticsDay 3: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
Another manic day at the World Athletics Championships with false starts and photo finishes - and that's just the men's marathon! Another Mondo world record…
Podium AthleticsDay 2: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
The team fly through a packed day of racing, throwing and jumping at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo - the 100m races delivered, there was a…
Podium AthleticsDay 1: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
Hannah, Rich and Katie give their first takes from the opening day of action at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - in the first full 'Podium Podlet'…
Podium AthleticsPodium Podlet Tokyo 2025: Hello from Japan!
Hannah, Katie and Rich check in ahead of Saturday's start of the World Athletics Championships with a little update and a hello from Tokyo, before the action…
Podium AthleticsThrows Preview featuring Neeraj Chopra, Valarie Allman | World Athletics Championships 2025
Hannah and Rich look ahead to the throws at the World Athletics Championships, featuring interviews with Neeraj Chopra, Mykolas Alekna, Valarie Allman and Ryan…
Podium AthleticsEndurance Preview with Matthew Centrowitz and Nick Willis | World Athletics Championships 2025
Rio 2016 1500m champion Matthew Centrowitz and double Olympic medallist Nick Willis join Rich and Hannah to look ahead to the events from 800m-10,000m at the…
Podium AthleticsJumps Preview with Andreas Trajkovski | World Athletics Championships 2025
European Indoor Championships finalist Andreas Trajkovski joins Rich and Hannah to preview the jump events ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo…
Podium AthleticsMarathon with Paula's Run Club - Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson | World Championships 2025
Podium is delighted to have teamed up with @paulasrunclub for this World Athletics Championships preview for the men's and women's marathons in Tokyo. 2005…
Podium AthleticsSprints Preview with Richard Kilty | World Athletics Championships 2025
Multiple Olympic, world, European and Commonwealth medallist turned coach Richard Kilty joins Rich and Hannah to preview the sprint events at the World…
Podium AthleticsEp 27: Neil Gourley
World indoor silver medallist Neil Gourley joins the team to look ahead to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, in what’s already been a successful year…
Podium AthleticsEp 26: Emile Cairess
Emile Cairess joins the team ahead of his attempt to go for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, having come so close to the podium at the…
Podium AthleticsEp 25: Diamond League final round-up, Sydney Marathon review
In our last review episode before the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Hannah’s back from holiday to join Rich for a round-up of the Diamond League…
Podium AthleticsRe-Release: Sydney Marathon Preview with Jo Pavey
European 10,000m champion, world medallist and former marathoner Jo Pavey joins Rich to preview the Sydney Marathon - which has officially becomes and Abbott…
Podium AthleticsEp 24: Nikki Hiltz
“I’m on this journey to see how fast I can run three and three quarter lap - I’m not doing it for love and praise, and I’m not doing it for hate and backlash -…
Podium AthleticsBONUS: GB team announcement reaction
Citius Mag's Preet Majithia joins Rich in Zurich to react to Tuesday's Great Britain and Northern Ireland team announcement for the World Athletics…
Podium AthleticsEp 23: Adam Gemili and Jo Pavey on Diamond League final, Lausanne, Brussels and Sydney Marathon
Hannah and Katie are away for this episode - but how about this to make up for it...! European gold medallists Adam Gemili and Jo Pavey join Rich to look ahead…
Podium AthleticsEp 22: Marco Arop
It was a huge honour to have Canada's 2023 800m world champion Marco Arop join the Podium team to discuss his life and career so far. Arop is at the forefront…
Podium AthleticsEp 21: Hodgkinson’s flex in Silesia, Nuguse is back and predicting Ingebrigtsen’s Tokyo plan
The team look back at Keely Hodgkinson’s dream return to racing, taking almost 2 seconds off the previous world lead in her first event since winning gold at…
Podium AthleticsEp 20: Hamish Kerr
In a brilliantly honest and fun chat, New Zealand's Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr talks to the team about how he recovered from 'staring into the…
Podium AthleticsEp 19: Keely Hodgkinson prepares for comeback in Silesia, Alex Yee impresses
A ‘quiet episode’ was prepared but Hannah, Rich and Katie typically found themselves with plenty of things to say ahead of a stacked schedule in Silesia, as…
Podium AthleticsEp 18: Georgia Hunter Bell
Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Georgia Hunter Bell joins the team to discuss the possibility of doubling up in the 800m/1500m at the World Athletics…
Podium AthleticsEp 17: UK Athletics Championships review & drama at US trials
Rich, Hannah and Katie wrap up a brilliant weekend at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium for the UK Athletics Championships, featuring interviews with Dina…
Podium AthleticsEp 16: The UK Athletics Championships preview
Katie’s back from her Euros adventure with the Lionesses, as the team preview British Champs in Birmingham this weekend - who’s in trouble, where are the big…
Podium AthleticsEp 15: Nicola Olyslagers
“The biggest shift for me came when I realised fear didn’t have to be the enemy. I started asking myself — what if I can?” The Australian high jumper and…
Podium AthleticsBONUS: Maurten's Andy Sparks
Andy Sparks from Maurten - one of our sponsors - talks to Hannah about the science behind the company's Bicarb System, and the benefits sodium bicarbonate can…
Podium AthleticsEp 14: Ryan Crouser
World record holder, 3x Olympic champion and 2 x world gold medallist Ryan Crouser joins us this week to discuss the inaugural World Shot Put Series, his…
Podium AthleticsEp 13: London review, Chepng'etich fallout and Andreas Trajkovski
In another busy episode, Rich and Hannah (Katie is preparing for the Women’s Euros semi-finals) take a look back at the London Diamond League meeting, which…
Podium AthleticsEp 12: Jeremiah Azu
Jeremiah Azu is this week's guest, mid-way through the season of his career so far. After returning to Wales following a spell in Italy, Jeremiah became world…
Podium AthleticsEp 11: Lyles delivers statement comeback in Monaco, Caster Semenya and Kerr returns in London
The team look back at the Monaco Diamond League (Meeting Herculis EBS), including Noah Lyles' triumphant return to racing - beating fellow Olympic gold…
Podium AthleticsEp 10: Chase Jackson
The incredible double world shot put champion Chase Jackson is our guest on this week’s podcast - and nothing is off the table. Chase has been in brilliant…
Podium AthleticsEp 9: Prefontaine Classic review, athletics in India and Monaco preview
The team are back together again to digest the best stories from the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field, which featured world records for Faith Kipyegon and…
Podium AthleticsBONUS: Thomas Röhler - Neeraj Chopra Classic
Ahead of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, Rich caught up with an all-time javelin great - Germany’s Rio 2016 Olympic champion Thomas Rohler, who discussed how the…
Podium AthleticsBONUS: Julius Yego - Neeraj Chopra Classic
Rich is in India to commentate on the Neeraj Chopra Classic - but we couldn't let him only do that! In the first of our bonus episodes from Bangalore, Kenya's…
Podium AthleticsEp 8: Jake Wightman
Great Britain's 2022 world 1500m champion Jake Wightman joins the Podium team to discuss his epic victory at Hayward Field almost three years ago, ahead of his…
Podium AthleticsEp 7: Prefontaine Classic preview, Tom Jordan and Breaking4 review
In a packed episode, the former meet director at the Prefontaine Classic, Tom Jordan, joins us to discuss the man it's named after - Steve Pretontaine - and…
Podium AthleticsEp 6: Larissa Iapichino
The brilliant Larissa Iapichino is our third athlete guest, after the Italian won her first major title at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in…
Podium AthleticsEp 5: Breaking4 - The science of Faith Kipyegon’s history making attempt, Paris Diamond League and European Athletics Team Championships preview
This week, Kenya’s world record holder and 3-time Olympic gold medallist Faith Kipyegon will attempt to make history in Paris by becoming the first woman to…
Podium AthleticsEp 4: Christian Taylor
Double Olympic and four-time world triple jump champion Christian Taylor joins Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith to discuss incredible career, how he…
Podium AthleticsEp 3: Grand Slam Track, Mondo does it again and Stockholm/Oslo Diamond League round-up
Hannah, Rich and Katie discuss the future of Grand Slam Track, following its early curtailment for the 2025 season and look back at Diamond League meetings in…
Podium AthleticsEp 2: Eilish McColgan
Eilish McColgan joins Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith as the first athlete guest on Podium. The Commonwealth champion discusses her London Marathon…
Podium AthleticsEp 1: We’re finally here, World Championships 2029 bid and Rome round-up
After months of planning, we're finally here for episode one of Podium! World silver medallist Hannah England and fellow athletics commentators Rich Newman and…