Best Craig Barton Podcasts (2025)

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Dr Laura O'Loghlen on Winter Health 32:05

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Dr Laura O'Loghlen is a GP and private doctor in Cheltenham - co-founding Montpellier Medical in the heart of the town (https://www.montpelliermedical.co.uk) In this conversation we covered some key areas of how to stay healthy in winter including: * Modifying our physical output if fatigued/sleepy in the dark days of mid winter. * Sleep (and scree…

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Gloucester's Mark Weir: UFC Fighter Turned Trainer 36:01

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Mark Weir is not far off 60, but you’d never guess it! A UFC pioneer and Gloucestershire legend , 'The Wizard' recorded a 10-second KO win in the inaugural UFC in London in 2002 - he still trains, eats and sleeps like a Champion and is a bundle of energy and enthusiasm. In this conversation we discuss a coming-of-age year for his charge Christian L…

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Andy Tucker: Ex Pro Footballer & Football Coaching Business Owner 33:49

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Andy Tucker is a football legend where I live in Cheltenham - an ex player for Cheltenham Town FC and Gloucester City, he created soccer schools that are famous in the this part of the world. And through his national franchise supa strikers Tuxs is helping kids as young as two learn the ropes of the beautiful game. Great to talk football and busine…

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Claire Richardson: Health Scientist and CEO Of GHS Clinics, Cheltenham 31:19

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I met Claire Richardson recently at a networking event and was seriously impressed with her passion and vision - and overwhelming conviction that we can enjoy a healthy second half of life. I’m in my forties and I’m often saddened by the limiting beliefs of many of my peers. “I’m too old to exercise.” Or “it’s time to maintain what I’ve got.” To be…

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Craig Heskey: Academy Player Care Officer at Liverpool FC 35:26

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Powerful conversation with ex Antiguan and Barbudan international Craig Heskey on his role steering young players through the highs and lows of trying to make it as professional players at Liverpool Football Club. Craig over the past six or seven years - at Leyton Orient and Millwall previously - has been a pioneer in this new, and, I think, vital …

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Jockey Turned Trainer Max Kendrick on Horses and Heart Rates 19:16

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I’ve been to watch horse racing lots of times - most often here in the town I live in at the iconic Cheltenham Racecourse. And I know a fair bit about training - from a degree in sports science to qualifying as a personal trainer. But I don’t know too much about the training of horses. Turns out they’re not all that different to humans. It was illu…

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Rhys Hughes: Head of Medical Services at Gloucester Rugby 32:51

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I’ve recently begun hosting a podcast called The Blindside for Gloucester Rugby. Rhys was a fascinating guest on that show, so it was a treat to get him on Sport and Life for a thorough conversation on health and fitness from a physio’s perspective. Ground covered 1) Rhys’ sporting background, being deemed too small to be an elite goalkeeper. 2) Tr…

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Russell Milton Cheltenham Town FC Scout and Coach 33:54

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Russell Milton has had a near 30-year relationship with ( couple of short spells away) Cheltenham Town as player, coach, head of recruitment and caretaker manager. I was loosely familiar with that. But loved hearing about ‘Milts’ beginnings as a Kent boy who didn't start playing organised football until the age of 10. He played for Arsenal and, whe…

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Teddy On The Triple Tonic Outdoor Workouts 41:52

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This is a little bit different. I qualified as a personal trainer a few years back, but alongside my sports broadcasting career have developed a slightly different training service for clients in Cheltenham: The Triple Tonic is based on three health pillars: movement, fresh air and conversation. My sister-in-law Kerry Halloran in this conversation …

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Dealing with Crisis Situations in Business and Life - An Interview with Lee Milteer and James Karl Butler 58:30

27d ago58:30

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In this episode, Lee Milteer interviews me about Chapter 13 of my book Clear and Present Game Changers on how to deal with crisis situations in business and in life. I think you'll find this interview helpful as it seems that there are many crisis situations that emerge in business and in life from time to time and it is important to know how to be…

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Wayne Barton on his book Football Taught by Matt Busby 31:32

28d ago31:32

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Sporting a black eye today after a football injury, but very much feeling good after chatting to author Wayne Barton about two of my favourite topics: football history and Manchester United. I’ve just finished reading Wayne’s book Football Taught by Matt Busby’ and great to elucidate his findings on the quintessential style of United. It’s hard to …

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Three Books And A Podcast 7:41

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Hi Team, Slightly different podcast. Thought it might be useful to give you the details of three books I’ve been reading and a podcast I’ve found to entertaining and helpful. Let me know if indeed you do find this useful: Books: Football Taught by Matt Busby https://reachsportshop.com/book/football-taught-by-matt-busby/ Nigel Benn autobiography: ht…

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#208 Atomisation in Action – episode 4 (with Kris Boulton and Duncan Grantham) 1:28:42

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Kris Boulton and maths teacher Duncan Grantham join me to discuss creating maths resources using AI. You can access the shownotes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-in-action-4

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Cheltenham Boxer Louis 'Smoky' Bacon 27:03

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Pro boxing is a tough business starting out. You have to punch opponents, avoid being punched and you have to sell tickets - often while working a day job. I found this a fascinating insight into this world - Louis Bacon currently has a record of 2-0 and is still working three days a week as. landscape gardener. I hope Louis has a bright, healthy a…

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BBC Radio Gloucestershire Sports Editor Steve Kitchen 54:53

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I love speaking to people who are passionate, particularly those who are passionate about sport. Steve Kitchen is one of the most passionate people I’ve met when it comes to sport - especially sport in Gloucestershire. Steve is sports editor at the BBC’s local radio station and loves his job and the local teams - he’s been covering them for 30 year…

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Andy Tucker: Ex Pro Footballer and Football Coaching Business Owner 33:49

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Andy Tucker is a football legend where I live in Cheltenham - an ex player for Cheltenham Town FC and Gloucester City, he created soccer schools that are famous in the this part of the world. And through his national franchise supa strikers Tuxs is helping kids as young as two learn the ropes of the beautiful game across the UK. Great to talk footb…

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Alex Payne: TV Rugby Presenter Turned Tech Entrepreneur 36:42

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I’ve known Alex Payne for well over a decade. We worked together covering rugby at Sky Sports and have both presented Sky Sports News. But this a man who wears many hats and seems to do very well whichever one he’s sporting that moment. Alex still does ad hoc rugby presenting on TV - most recently The Lions tour of Australia for Sky - but is arguab…

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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 health 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 lifte…

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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

2M 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

2M ago14:48

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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

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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

3M 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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#207 Atomisation in Action – episode 3 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler) 1:57:43

4M ago1:57:43

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Kris Boulton and maths teacher Lee Wheeler join me for the third in our monthly deep-dives about how to apply the principles of Atomisation in the classroom. This time we look at problem-solving, prerequisite knowledge, and overtisiation. Access the show-notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-in-action-3…

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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

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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

5M ago35:02

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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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#206 Mastering classroom management with Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley 1:51:38

5M ago1:51:38

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Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley have written a fantastic book - The Classroom Management Handbook. In this conversation, we dive into three of Ollie and Mark’s 10 behaviour principles: Master your own behaviour to influence others, Treat behaviour as a curriculum, and Success is the greatest motivator. We then discuss my favourite part of the book - t…

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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

5M ago10:39

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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