Join Sir Brad and special guests for unrivalled insight into the biggest races, plus hot topics from the world of cycling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eurosport's Tennis Legends John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Mats Wilander discuss recent changes in tennis, why the NextGen stars aren't breaking through, what makes a great rivalry and the eternal question of Nick Kyrgios... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Live sport might be taking a back seat but to help you get your sporting fix in a time of lockdown, Eurosport are proud to launch The Break, a new snooker vodcast hosted by Andy Goldstein and featuring the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan, Jimmy White and Neal Foulds - as well some of the top players in the game. While snooker takes a break, join The Break as we host debates around the all-time greats of the game and speak to a few of them too. All recorded remotely in the age of social distancing ...
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Welcome to Re-Cycle, by Eurosport – a retrospective series on the most compelling, the most controversial and the most extraordinary riders and races in cycling history. Written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to The Breakdown, where we bring you conversations with sports stars and celebrities, breaking down the components of success, the battles common to us all, and the elements of sport that unify each and every one of us. The Breakdown, with Eurosport presenters Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Juan has been a journalist for 17 years and has covered two World Cups and four Copa Americas. He has also worked as a commentator on ESPN, beIN Sports, Eurosport covering various leagues from around the world. He's also a writer for sites like Al-Jazeera Sport, The Telegraph and SPORT amongst others as well as a frequent guest on networks like BBC, TALKSport, SportsMax.
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To mark the end of Series One of The Breakdown, Orla Chennaoui puts co-host Greg Rutherford in the interviewee seat for a special bonus episode... In what could be a therapy session, the 2012 Olympic champion looks back in candour on the childhood experiences which propelled him into the world of sport and shares the sliding doors moment when as a …
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In the latest episode of The Breakdown, Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford pay a visit to one of the most successful operators in the history of the British sport industry, Barry Hearn. Renowned for his revolutionary promotion of snooker, darts and boxing, Barry - now aged 74 - draws distinct parallels between sport and business and looks back ligh…
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Amy Williams, MBE joins Greg and Orla for an enlightening and honest account about life as a retired athlete and working mum. “I actually love being spontaneous and I love not having the routine, and then I know in certain elements of life, you have to.” The former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medalist also reflects on her career, the importance…
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We’ve taken a short break to make way for an epic summer of sport, but we’re back with a bang with none other than the legendary Ronnie O’Sullivan. In an incredibly open conversation with Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford, Ronnie takes us back to the dark places he promised himself he’d never return to en route to winning his record-equalling seve…
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‘Superhuman’ Pidcock can win Tour one day | Froome still world class
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22:05Bradley Wiggins and Matt Stephens return to discuss Stage 12 of the Tour de France on the latest episode of the Bradley Wiggins Show. There’s praise for Tom Pidcock whose “almost superhuman” performance left Matt on the verge of tears after he became the youngest ever winner on Alpe d’Huez. The 22-year-old became the second British winner – after G…
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The moment the Tour completely changed | In praise of Jumbo's masterplan
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27:15In the latest episode of the Tour de France Bradley Wiggins and Matt Stephens look back on a chaotic day at the Tour de France, was this the stage where the Tour completely changed? There's praise for Jumbo-Visma, who executed "one of the best tactical plans" we've seen at the Tour in recent years. Can Jonas Vingegaard hold on to yellow or will we …
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Protests and Covid hit Tour | What does future hold for Cav?
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20:36After a less-than-impressive McDonalds in Albertville, Brad and Matt sit down at a hotel to discuss an eventful Stage 10, just metres away from a flip-flop wearing Wout van Aert. It was Magnus Cort Nielsen who secured a very richly-deserved victory, but did Tadej Pogacar try, and fail, to lose the yellow jersey? It was also a day of non-sporting he…
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Pogacar 'doesn't use strength of yellow jersey' | Why second week suits G
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35:48It's a rest day at the Tour de France and Brad is joined by Matt and Bernie ahead of Stage 10 on Monday. The gang review the first full week of the Tour, and the first topic of discussion is race leader Tadej Pogacar - who, despite being a two-time winner, Brad believes doesn't fully use the strength and power that having the yellow jersey confers.…
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van Aert has won the Green Jersey | Ineos a sure podium bet
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15:20Just another great pod from Brad and Matt, covering the 'Great Car park pistachio Battle of 2022' We also hear from 'Podcast Pete' for the first time. The Bradley Wiggins Show is edited by Chris Watts. Produced by Pete Burton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘Pogacar fears him’ - Jonas Vingegaard earns respect of Tour leader on Super Planche
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19:53Tadej Pogacar may have ripped to a second straight win at the Tour de France on Stage 7, but the late burst from Jonas Vingegaard means we could yet have a GC battle after all. Brad and Matt dissect a thrilling finale and wonder whether the Slovenian sensation is afraid of the altitude-loving Dane. Oh, and in an ode to their favourite yogurt, Brad …
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The Tour is over as Tadej Pogacar takes yellow | 10 years since Brad wore the maillot jaune
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22:53The writing could be on the wall for the rest of the Tour as Tadej Pogacar moved into yellow after a brilliant finish to Stage 6. Brad and Matt look back on a very different day to that of the carnage 24 hours earlier. There’s praise for Wout van Aert as well as bemusement over his and Jumbo-Visma’s strategy following his thrilling but ultimately f…
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Disaster for Roglic, Pogacar soars | Should Tour have cobbles chaos?
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15:27After a breathless and nervy Stage 5 of the Tour de France, which witnessed carnage on the cobbles, Brad and Matt catch up while driving past the iconic Arenberg. Simon Clarke took a tremendous win but the real story of the day was a succession of major incidents involving big-name riders. Jack Haig was forced to withdraw, Primoz Roglic dislocated …
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Van Aert performance up there with the greats - but should he target GC?
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26:36Brad and Matt are joined by the one and only Bernie Eisel our Stage 4 pod from the Tour de France as the gang reflect on a quite stunning performance from Wout van Aert, who blew the peloton away in yellow for his first stage win at the Tour. There's plenty of discussion about his greatness - but should he be looking to transition into a GC rider, …
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Can’t criticise Patrick Lefevere’s winning mentality | The crushed dream of Christian Prudhomme
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24:18Sir Bradley Wiggins returns alongside Matt Stephens and Anders Mielke to dissect the first three stages of the Tour de France. Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl doubled up over the first three stages – with successes for Yves Lampaert and Fabio Jakobsen – while BikeExchange–Jayco’s Dylan Groenewegen collected the final stage in Denmark ahead of the rest day a…
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The Tour springs a surprise on day one | Mark Cavendish treatment 'disgraceful'
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24:49The Tour springs a surprise on day one, and Brad thinks there will be a shock winner come Paris Sir Bradley Wiggins returns with Matt Stephens for the Tour de France. The pair will bring you podcasts throughout the race all the way to the Champs-Élysées. The pair marvel at the Danish fans, while Brad admits getting emotional while meeting one of hi…
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In a change of pace this week, we speak to TV celebrity, and good friend of Greg, Robert Rinder. You may know him from an array of TV shows, and what follows is a fascinating conversation about life, sport, and everything in between. Rinder tells us how taking up running "really did change my life" - even if he's not a fan of the London Marathon ro…
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After last week's emotional discussion with Sir Chris Hoy, another Team GB gold-medal winner joins Orla and Greg this week as we meet Jess Learmonth. Part of the team which brought home the gold in the mixed relay triathlon in Tokyo, Jess has a remarkable backstory, which involves working in Sainsbury's on minimum wage - a world away from some elit…
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Greg and Orla’s latest guest on The Breakdown is track cycling royalty Sir Chris Hoy. The six-time Olympic champion dives into a range of topics on our new podcast, including the dangers of comparison, using visualisation for focus, and how revered sports psychologist Steve Peters “changed my life”. We also discuss the importance of smiling, and th…
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We've been blown away by the reaction to our first episode of The Breakdown (check out the chat with Mark Cavendish if you haven't already) - and we hope you enjoy episode two just as much as Orla and Greg sit down with Jamie Chadwick. Jamie is the two-time reigning champion of the W Series and tells us what it's like to have the one and only Caitl…
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Giro starts with a bang as van der Poel proves ‘Golden Generation’ has come to cycling
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20:23Sir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Matt Stephens on the streets of Budapest following the Grande Partenza of the 2022 Giro d’Italia where Mathieu van der Poel lived up to his pre-race favourite status to win the opening stage and secure the pink jersey. The pair discuss their favourites to finish in Pink in Verona where Great Britain’s Simon Yates is…
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Mark Cavendish exclusive - Introducing 'The Breakdown'
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8:54Hello listeners, The Bradley Wiggins Show will be back for the Giro d'Italia later this week but in the meantime, let us introduce you to our new podcast, The Breakdown, kicking off with a big exclusive with the man who will be aiming to boss the sprints in Italy, Mark Cavendish. Speaking to our own Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford, Cav opens up …
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Eurosport is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new podcast taking you into the heart of elite sport, The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford. With new episodes every Tuesday, Warner Bros. Discovery presenters Orla and Greg meet sports stars and celebrities, breaking down the components of success, the battles common to us al…
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Coming soon... conversations with sports stars and celebrities, breaking down the components of success, the battles common to us all, and the elements of sport that unify each and every one of us. The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Bumper look at 2022: Pidcock 'force to be reckoned with', G running out of time for second Tour title
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50:07Brad is joined by Orla and Matt to look ahead to the 2022 cycling season. There's optimism over what lies ahead for Tom Pidcock and Mark Cavendish this year but also concern for Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome as they enter their twilight years. The team also look at how Egan Bernal's horror crash will impact the Grand Tours and pay tribute to Brit…
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