Best Amputee Boxing Podcasts (2025)

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Episode Two: The Amputee 44:34

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Eric Morante was 21 years old, a fiercely loyal squad leader already on his third tour in Iraq, when a sequence of events would turn his whole world upside down… Thank you for listening to Defiant. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it…

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Episode One: The Marine 48:30

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11th of September, 2001. The day of America’s worst terrorist attack. And the moment a young kid makes a decision that will change his life forever. Thank you for listening to Defiant. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier f…

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Legacy – Season 4: Defiant | Available Monday 10th November 3:18

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Eric Morante was a boy torn between boxing and the marines when – on September 11th, 2001 – the decision became clear. Defiant traces Eric's journey to the US Marines, moving through deserts, disasters, and one life-changing day where a whole new struggle began. It asks us to consider what can be achieved when sport is seen as therapy, when we stri…

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The Curtain Call | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 7 1:03:33

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Nicky tries to track down a current NYCB dancer who will share their story and their experience of the Company. And then, one day in February 2025, one of NYCB’s longest-serving principal dancers steps forward, ten days after her retirement. She’s ready to talk. Thank you for listening to Dancing with Shadows. Please take the time to rate and revie…

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The Golden Boy | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 6 1:00:28

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In 2018, Alexandra Waterbury filed a lawsuit against Chase Finlay and New York City Ballet that made headlines worldwide. Chase had taken sexually explicit photos and videos of Alexandra without her consent, and shared them with other male dancers in the Company. Ever since then, Chase’s silence has stretched on, heavy and unbroken. Until today. Ex…

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The Weight of Grace (Part Two) | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 5 55:22

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In December 2017, five former dancers came forward and accused Peter Martins of verbal and physical abuse. But not everyone in the ballet world was ready to listen. Nicky sits down with one of the dancers who testified against him – and another who stood firmly in his defence. Two perspectives, one deeply divided Company. Extraordinary sporting sto…

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The Weight of Grace (Part One) | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 4 55:45

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Carrying on a legacy like George Balanchine’s was the impossible job. But when Peter Martins took control of the Company, the consequences for one dancer were particularly devastating. Nicky tracks her down and hears her story… Part Two of The Weight of Grace is out right now. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is Da…

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You are Angels | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 3 55:39

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Two dancers still see visions of Balanchine. One sees that vision more clearly than ever, while the other questions her memories with entirely new eyes… Episodes 4 and 5 are out on Tuesday 4th March. Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss it. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is Dancing with Shadows – the third s…

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Icon, Father, God | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 2 57:07

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The Company’s founder, George Balanchine, was more than just a choreographer. To his dancers, he was a father figure, an all-seeing god – and even a husband, blending his professional and personal lives. His relationships with female dancers led to some of the most celebrated works the world has ever seen. But at what cost? To try and understand th…

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The Golden Gates | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 1 44:53

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Nicky finally fulfils a childhood dream: to watch the New York City Ballet. But it’s hard to enjoy the moment. Not with all she knows now. Episode 2 is available to listen to right now, with new episodes released every Tuesday. Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss an episode. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this i…

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Dancing with Shadows | Trailer 3:37

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Millions dream of becoming a ballet dancer. And so many dream of reaching the grandest stage of all: the New York City Ballet. Home to some of the greatest works of the modern age, its legacy was shaped by the genius of its founder, the so-called father of American ballet, George Balanchine. But behind the beauty lies a more complicated truth. You …

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This Thing of Ours | The English Disease – Episode 6 48:46

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In the final episode, Sam returns to east London to confront some home truths and speaks to someone who might hold the key to understanding the English Disease… Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is The English Disease – the second series of the award-winning Legacy. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on A…

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The Price of Brotherhood | The English Disease – Episode 5 47:47

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Tensions are rising across the country until, one night in July, a single event changes everything… Enjoyed listening to The English Disease? We want to hear from you before the season finale – whether you have first-hand experience of this story or not. Message Sam Diss on X or Instagram. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Sta…

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The Mask Eats the Face | The English Disease – Episode 4 45:13

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A WhatsApp group for football banter started as an escape from the real world. But it soon became a command centre for Britain’s culture war… Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is The English Disease – the second series of the award-winning Legacy. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wh…

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Us vs Them | The English Disease – Episode 3 40:53

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A young man in Sheffield attacks a rival supporter with irreversible consequences... But his story isn’t an anomaly. It’s a blueprint. Subscribe now to get the latest episode of The English Disease every Tuesday throughout October. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is The English Disease – the second series of the a…

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The Englishman | The English Disease – Episode 2 32:30

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Sam travels to Nottingham to meet a hooligan known as ‘The Englishman’ who used football violence to navigate the fractured ideals of working-class masculinity. Subscribe now to get the latest episode of The English Disease every Tuesday throughout October. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is The English Disease – …

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Kicking Off | The English Disease – Episode 1 37:50

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Sam goes to breakfast with an ex-hooligan friend to answer a question he’s circled for a decade, and sets off on a journey to reveal what’s really lurking beneath the surface of England’s game. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is The English Disease – the second series of the award-winning Legacy. ***Please take th…

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The English Disease | Trailer 3:20

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There was a time when football hooliganism was everywhere. For decades it dominated headlines, merging the two things England loves most: football and fear. Over the course of six episodes, writer Sam Diss digs deeper – beyond the stereotypes and tabloid headlines – to understand what first brought people to this violent, sprawling subculture, and …

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Inside the Qatar World Cup – Episode 3 52:40

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What does the future look like for Qatar, football, and the people we’ve spoken to? Sports broadcaster Kate Mason finds out more about the precarious situation of the LGBTQ+ community in the country and speaks to the only publicly gay Qatari. After officials were in a standoff with Danish broadcasters this week, Kate also explores Qatar's media env…

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Inside the Qatar World Cup – Episode 2 47:04

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What does this World Cup mean for Qatar? Sports broadcaster Kate Mason goes inside the Qatar club game and finds signs of a very deliberate footballing project. But are Qatar’s intentions going to survive their first contact with reality? We examine the tournament infrastructure for fans across Doha – from an unfinished fan park, to FIFA's luxury '…

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Inside the Qatar World Cup – Episode 1 52:49

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How did we get here? Sports broadcaster Kate Mason travels back to 2010 and finds out how Qatar’s migrant worker crisis unfolded – and continues to endure to this day. She speaks to three workers about their experiences in the country, including one man who helped build some of the World’s Cup most prestigious venues. Their stories paint a stark, b…