Best Teddy Draper Podcasts (2025)

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Fitness Pro James Golden on QPR in the 1992/93 season 34:33

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Old School Soccer Story 13 James is a good pal and a fitness professional who I hold in the highest esteem when it comes to training and h ealth information. But that’s nothing compared to what he knows about Queens Park Rangers in the 1990s! Based in the Cotswolds now James was a West London lad who remembers all the swashbuckling players who lift…

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Footballer Turned Property Developer Shane Duff 29:04

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A very uplifting and practical conversation with the effervescent Shane Duff. Shane’s pro football career was prematurely ended through a freak injury, but he’s rebuilt himself as a successful property developer in Cheltenham. ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/🔸shane-duff-🔸-5ab59139/ ) Shane skilfully articulates why an abundance mindset isn’t reckless…

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Osteopath Ben Wilkinson on Near-Death Life Lessons 43:34

8d ago43:34

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I found this conversation with Ben, an Osteopath at Origin Health Clinic - https://originhealthgroup.com - a fascinating thought-provoker. Ben talks about his dramatic night earlier this year when he unexpectedly came close to his lights going out and how he approaches life with that palpable sense of mortality. With a baby at home we also discuss …

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Jon Palmer on The Cotterill Comeback at Cheltenham Town FC 17:26

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Jon Palmer has followed Cheltenham Town FC for decades, man and boy, personally and professionally. So great to get his take on the big story in my hometown - the return of Steve Cotterill 23 years on from his historic first stint at the club. Cotterill lead Cheltenham into the football league as a young manager and JP explains why he believes a su…

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Former Boxing World Champion Chris Billam-Smith 22:25

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I’ve always enjoyed interviewing Chris during his rise as a respected but, in retrospect, underrated boxer who upset big names to become world champion. Spectacular nights followed in his hometown of Bournemouth. Then came defeat in 2024 to Gilberto Ramirez. But Chris’ hunger for the sport remains ravenous. He’s very candid though about the sense o…

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Barrow AFC Footballer (ex Cheltenham Town) Charlie Raglan 35:21

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Really candid conversation with Charlie here about the challenges, uncertainties and pressures of one and two-year contracts when you’re a dad. We also talk about the physical challenges of having twins whilst playing for Cheltenham Town FC too - trying to train and play after a few hours sleep. Ultimately, fans want their teams to win, but I do th…

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Danny Donachie: Premier League Mental Performance Coach 33:57

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I loved this conversation with Danny Donachie. Danny for a long time was head of medical services at Everton Football Club, but now works one-to-one coaching with players and managers. We talk about Danny’s approach in helping players’ mental approach to the game - including visualisation, meditation and switching off social media. Connected to thi…

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Tottenham 3 Arsenal 1 FA Cup SF 91: Gazza's Peak? 14:48

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Old School Stories 12: Paul Gascoigne inspired Spurs to an epic Wembley win versus the club's arch rivals but, at not yet 24, was this his peak? I loved Paul Gascoigne as a little boy. His dribbling… his power… his passing… his smile. When I look back at think of watching him play, I smile. But the smile is often followed by a slight sinking sense …

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Ross Mitchell Fitness Expert and Martial Arts Coach 35:19

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This was a significant and powerful conversation for me with Ross Mitchell. One of my Personal Training coaches during my training, Ross also works in combat sports. Ross is a deep thinker and candid. But please be WARNED we discuss serious issues like mental health and suicide here so please skip if you don’t feel like listening to that right now.…

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Personal Growth Coach Lorien Holiday 32:41

29d ago32:41

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Really thought-provoking to have Lorien back on the show. Lorien is qualified personal trainer, a mindfulness and wellbeing expert and a psychology student. This is a free-wheeling conversation around how to manage modern life. Discuss how movement and physical training is important, but how it can be a negative experience if we frame it in the wro…

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BE LADS Founder Poppy Murray re violence against women 36:56

1M ago36:56

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Poppy Murray started the BE LADS campaign in response to the horrific kidnapping and murder of Sarah Everard. Poppy joined me to chat about the what BE LADS stands for and how well-intentioned men can help lone women feel safer on the streets. Practical steps. We also talked about sports and the differences I found when coaching boys/men versus gir…

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Tony Wrighton: Sky Sports Broadcaster and Author turned Bio Hacker 20:48

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I worked for 15 years with Tony Wright at Sky Sports. A brilliant broadcaster, he’s also found recognition in decades as a published author and hosting his own podcast ‘Biohacking News.’ (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/biohacking-news-by-zestology/id970597412) . Tony’s focus has been health optimisation and feeling energised since a mysterio…

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Old School Soccer Stories 11: Cup SF replay 99, Arsenal 1 Manchester United 2 30:49

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The last ever FA Cup semifinal replay was played on Wednesday the 14th April 1999. It turned out to be one of the greatest games in recent history as the 10 men of Manchester United edged the holders Arsenal 2-1 after extra-time with substitute Ryan Giggs scoring one of the most sensational goals of modern times to win it. United went onto win the …

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Old School Soccer Stories 10: Henry Winter on Beckham v Greece 2001 22:26

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On October the 6th, 2001, at his beloved Old Trafford, David Beckham stepped up in the 93rd minute and hit a 30-yard free-kick into the top corner. It finished England 2 Greece 2 and England were going to the 2002 World Cup. It was an extraordinary free-kick, capping an extraordinary performance from Beckham. Award-winning journalist Henry Winter w…

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World Champion Boxer Turned Trainer John Ryder 20:22

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When John Ryder lost a Middleweight British title fight with Nick Blackwell in 2015, many people wrote off his chances of becoming an elite boxer. Those people were wrong. In November 2022 Ryder became a world champion at Super Middleweight and went on to take one of the sport’s all-time greats Saul ‘Canelo’ the distance in Mexico. He trains young …

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Boxing World Champion Johnny Nelson on Hyrox 31:06

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Johnny Nelson was WBC Cruiserweight Champion from 1999 to 2006. He remains the longest reigning Cruiserweight Champ in history. In this conversation with Teddy, Johnny discusses competing in Hyrox, learning to run again after two hip replacements, fasting and the mooted fight between Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson.…

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Keith Irvine: Cheltenham Personal Trainer (knee rehab specialist) and Cross Fitter 38:17

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Keith's second appearance on the pod and a great listen for people interested in fitness: we talk about knee rehab, the pros and cons of running, rep range for building muscle and things to consider for those of us attempting to stay strong and fit into middle age. Also consider sleep and how having babies in the house may have to change our exerci…

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Former Gloucester Rugby Player Turned Financial Adviser Gareth Evans 54:05

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In February 2019, Gareth joined the podcast to discuss being a professional rugby union player with Gloucester. After that conversation Gareth’s life moved quickly - he signed for Ospreys and then Leicester Tigers before being forced to retire suddenly following a training-ground concussion in November 2021. In early September 2025, Gareth sat down…

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Tom White on Sunderland's Quinn-Phillips Strike Partnership 33:09

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Old School Soccer Stories 9: Kevin Phillips was rated too small to be a striker so played right back at Southampton. Then headed back to semi-pro football after being released as an 18 year-old. Nine years later he was European golden boot winner, aided in that achievement by his classic strike partnership with the towering veteran Niall Quinn. The…

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Old School Soccer Stories 8: Tony Cottee Remembers Everton 4 Liverpool 4 (1991) 31:32

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On the 20th of February 1991, Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool played out on one of the all-time great football matches. The FA Cup replayed finished 4-4. Four times Liverpool took the lead, four times Everton equalised. Tony Cottee watched the first 86 minutes from the subs bench. But then entered the frey to score two goals and send the ti…

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Old School Soccer Stories 7: The day Arsenal stole the title in the dying moments at Anfield 26:44

2M ago26:44

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On 26th May 1989 Arsenal pulled off the seemingly impossible task - beating Champions Liverpool at Anfield by two goals on the final day of the season to claim the title. John Cross - now a football writer for the Daily Mirror, then a beat journalist in North London - explains why he believes it's the most dramatic game in the history of English fo…

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Old School Soccer Stories 7: Hughes and Cantona Strike Partnership 25:46

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Manchester United historian and author Wayne Barton joins Teddy to talk about the strike partnership between Eric Cantona and Mark Hughes. The players formed an unorthodox combination to secure United the inaugural Premier League season (92-93) and the club's first league title since 1967.

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Canelo v Crawford Boxing Special 20:18

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On September 25th 2025 Saul Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2) and Terence Crawford (41-0) meet with the WBC, IBF and WBO Super Middleweight titles on the line. Spencer Fearon -aka Master Knowledge - is a former fighter and works as a boxing trainer, manager and pundit. Spencer gives his thoughts on the fight and why Crawford is an all-time great.…

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Ash Loveridge on Robbie Savage and Forest Green Rovers Football Club 29:52

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Ash is the co-founder and editor of https://stroudtimes.com. He has also, as a reporter and co-commentator followed Forest Green Rovers for many years. In this conversation we talk about how FGR are shaping up under new manager Robbie Savage and also the hunger for 'hyper local' reporting.

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Old School Soccer Stories 6: Spurs' Famous Five of 94/95 13:59

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In August 1994, Tottenham Hotspur people were having a tough time. A fine, a points deduction and a cup ban had put the club on the back foot. But manager Ossie Ardilles shifted to a front foot, all-out attack style as Spurs exploded into the new season at Hillsborough. The crescendo of the game centred on a new striker, who stole the show with a g…

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Cameroon at Italia 90: Old School Soccer Stories 5 35:02

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Football journalist Jon Palmer discusses Cameroon's historic and magical run to the quarter-finals of the 1990 World Cup, inspired by 38 year-old super sub Roger Milla.

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Tris Dixon Boxing Special 30:07

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A former editor of Boxing News, Tris is a hugely respected boxing journalist and author. In this episode Tris and Teddy discuss: * Boxers careers getting longer - re Usyk (38) and Pacquiao (46) both impressing this past weekend. * The issue of brain damage and how Tris reconciles with his son boxing * Social Media and YouTube merging with boxing (a…

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Old School Soccer Stories: Beckham from Halfway 10:39

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This is a podcast shared from a new project of Teddy's called Old School Soccer Stories. In this episode, Teddy relives the moment David Beckham exploded onto the national consciousness in the summer of 1996. For more Old School Soccer Stories: https://oldschoolsoccerstories.substack.com

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Football Journalist Jon Palmer 26:13

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Jon Palmer is a journalist working for Gloucestershire Live and others - his main beat being Cheltenham Town FC. Jon also works as a journalism lecture at The University of Gloucestershire. In this episode, Jon updates us on the changing ownership situation at Cheltenham Town and hopes for the club’s future. We also touch upon Robbie Savage taking …

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Football Manager Michael Duff 42:31

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As a pro footballer Michael Duff played in the Premier League for Burnley and represented his country Northern Ireland. He’s since managed Cheltenham Town, Barnsley, Swansea and Huddersfield.

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Boxing Writer Don McRae 27:34

5M ago27:34

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Teddy talks to distinguished boxing writer Don McRae about his new book 'The Last Bell: Life, Death and Boxing.' The book and the conversation covers Don's conflicted feelings towards the sport.

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Dr Max Draper on Testosterone 35:02

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Max is a qualified Doctor with a decade’s experience as a General Practitioner in the UK. Two years ago,following the turnaround of his own health due to testosterone replacement therapy, Max began working as a consultant for Alphagenix and other companies. His main work involves assessing and treating hormonal deficiencies, as well as advising on …

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Nick Gazzard OBE 31:25

7M ago31:25

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Nick Gazzard is a former Cheltenham Town football player. Nick founded The Hollie Gazzard Trust in the wake of his daughter, Hollie being murdered in 2014 by an ex. This year Nick was awarded an OBE for his work tackling violence against women. He also works with young men to help them imagine a healthy sense of masculinity. More info: https://holl…

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Steph Matthews 37:06

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Steph is the Founder & Chair of Trustees of The Archie Matthews Trust. The Archie Matthews Trust was set up by the Matthews family in 2024 in response to the loss of Archie - Steph’s son - to suicide. Archie had ADHD and Autism. The Trust’s mission: To raise awareness of young men's mental health challenges and neurodiversity, and providing support…

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Ross Mitchell Fitness Expert on Change 34:26

9M ago34:26

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Ross Mitchell is a fitness expert, with a wide-ranging experience of training athletes and regular people. Here we discuss the psychological adjustments needed for sedentary people to begin to move.

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Chris Coley Gloucestershire Sports Legend BEM 29:53

10M ago29:53

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Chris Coley, a highly successful businessman has been enmeshed in a huge range of sports in Gloucestershire for many decades. As a player, administrator and benefactor Chris has helped professional and amateur sport from cricket, to rugby to football and horse racing. In The New Year Honours List, Chris was recognised for his service with the award…

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Can you sustain your fitness resolution? 7:59

10M ago7:59

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Teddy discusses why so many fitness resolutions fall by the wayside before January is out and why more modest - but sustainable - new habits could be the key to a longterm health boost.

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Teddy’s Festive Food and Fitness Tips 11:49

10M ago11:49

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Teddy talks through some festive food and fitness tips to maximise fun and prevent derailing you too far from the healthy track. Leaning into meat (or plant protein etc) and veg (fibre) is a big one!

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Chairman of Gloucester Rugby Club Martin St Quinton 36:05

11M ago36:05

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Teddy sits down for a conversation with Gloucester Rugby Chairman and Chairman of The Cheltenham Racecourse Martin St Quinton. In a revealing chat, Martin explains why pro rugby union and horse racing are in very different states of financial health - and how he thinks rugby can become more sustainable.…

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Message from Teddy - new podcast 1:37

1+ y ago1:37

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Hello! Teddy here. Thank you for your support listening to Sport and Life all these years! I have now started a new fitness and healthy lifestyle podcast - Training with Teddy - to complement my work as a Fitness and Lifestyle Coach. You can find the new pod here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4akKJ3Dfube0mwtGpDntXt On Apple Podcasts: ht…

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Teddy and Tom Talk Top 5 German Players 48:31

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In light of the sad passing of Andreas Brehme, Sports broadcasters Tom and Teddy run through their top 5 German players since 1990.Ballack, Voller, Klinsmann, Klose, Lahm, Ozil and more are discussed.#podcast #football #soccer #germanfootballers #germanfootball #bundesliga

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Teddy and Tom Talk Top 5 All-time Manchester United Players 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

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Sports broadcasters Teddy (a Man United fan) and Tom ( a Sunderland fan) run through their top 5 Manchester United players since 1990. Hughes, Cantona, Rooney, Cole and Ferdinand all get a mention. Remember for 35% off D-Rock clothing, use the discount code SAL35 at https://d-rock.uk/ #football #soccer #manchesterunited #mufc #cantona #ronaldo #roo…

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Reflo Co-Founder Rory Macfadyen on his Top 5 Southampton Players 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

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Rory Macfadyen is co-founder of Reflo - the sustainable performancewear brand that turns single-use plastics destined for landfill and discarded coffee grounds into technical sports apparel.In this episode, Rory chats to Teddy and Tom about the brand and how the England captain Harry Kane has come on board as a brand ambassador. Rory is also a huge…

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Teddy and Tom Talk Shock Football Transfers 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

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After a relatively quiet January Transfer Window, Teddy and Tom reminisce about some of the shock transfers of yesteryear. As ever, big focus on 90s football. The 'White Feather,' Figo and 'The Bald Eagle' feature as does Tino Asprilla's move to a black-and-white-wearing NE club that DIDN'T happen. The fellas are pleased to announce this week that …

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Teddy and Tom's Best January Transfers 48:47

2y ago48:47

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Sports Broadcasters reflect on 21 years of the January Transfer Window - and pick their best January signings. #football #podcast #transferwindow #transfers #90sfootball

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Sports Broadcaster Michael Bridge's Top 5 Tottenham Players 44:40

2y ago44:40

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Michael Bridge is a longstanding sports reporter on Sky Sports News, covering transfers on the channel for more than a decade. Michael has also written books on Tottenham Hotspur and works as a presenter of darts on Sky Sports too. In this episode we run through his top 5 Spurs' players of his era, beginning with Paul Gascoigne. To follow Michael o…

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Teddy and Tom Talk Football Presents 34:54

2y ago34:54

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With Christmas in the air, Sports broadcasters Teddy Draper and Tom White run through their favourite football-related presents.Pencil cases, shirts, shell suits, Subbuteo and more discussed.**********To sign up to Teddy's FREE health and fitness newsletter for the new year: https://drapermedia.co.uk/training-with-teddy…

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Teddy Solo Pod: Do fitness goals need to be specific? 4:02

2y ago4:02

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Teddy talks about SMART goals, particularly the specific element. Vital for athletes but do everyday people need them just to get fitter and stronger? Is not incorporating regular exercise into their lives not the key? *********** Looking to optimise your immunity? For 30% off your first purchase and 10% discount ongoing with Cytoplan’s food-based …

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Tom and Teddy On The Man Utd-Sunderland Connection 48:54

2y ago48:54

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Sports Broadcasters Tom and Teddy discuss footballers and managers who've represented Manchester United and Sunderland over the past 30 years. Roy Keane, Dwight Yorke, John O'Shea and more! To join the conversation on X: @teddydraper & @tomwhitemedia

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Teddy's Solo Health Podcast: The Wellbeing Benefits of Minimalism 2:59

2y ago2:59

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As we enter the season of giving - and receiving - stuff, Teddy runs through new research revealing the health benefits of de-cluttering. Teddy is releasing a FREE health and fitness newsletter in 2024 and will be available for remote personal training for busy men - sign up here: https://drapermedia.co.uk/training-with-teddy…