This week we're joined by Mark Law, author of The Pyjama Game, talking about his latest book, Dispatches from Planet Judo. We talk through the inspiration behind Dispatches, his life in Judo as well as some of the stories from the book. Dispatches from Planet Judo is on Amazon at- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dispatches-Planet-Judo-Mark-Law/dp/B0D8THK7…

This week we are joined by GB’s multiple Grand Slam medallist Kelly Petersen Pollard, and talk through her career so far and her goals for the future, including Commonwealth Games, winning a junior European title, and qualifying for Paris Olympics only to miss out on the team selection.By James Austin

After an amazing nights Judo we reflect on the Ares show with co-founders Aaron and Joe, competitors Neil MacDonald and Jamie Death, and finally Tommy Jackson, who, like me, was enjoying the showcase from the stands.By James Austin

Fresh from the Paralympics and just minutes after coming off randori we're joined in an impromptu interview by Paris Paralympian Evan Molloy, and Tokyo Paralympian Jack Hodgson. They talk through their Paralympics experiences (as athlete and training partner), and how it feels to be returning to the mat post games.…

This week we are joined by British Judo’s world bronze medallist and Paris Olympian Emma Reid. We talk through how she joined the British Judo performance programme, the rollercoaster last 3 years with highs in winning Commonwealth Games Gold, that incredible Worlds performance earlier this year, Olympic selection and the low of disappointment in h…

Fresh of the back of the Olympics we welcome Core Judo's Aaron Turner, and Wycombe Judo's Joe Chraniuk to the show. Aaron and Joe are cofounders of Ares Judo a new team event theyve created to showcase judo. We talk through the inspiration behind the event, what the event is going to look like and how they hope to grow it. Ares Judo Live is taking …

This week we welcome Double Paralympian Jack Hodgson to the show to preview the upcoming Paris Paralympics.By James Austin

Finally sit down to get some post games chat discussing all the ramifications of Paris. We're joined by Chris Barry and dig into the major stories from Paris, including Teddy, the Japanese performance, the Abe siblings and many more!By James Austin

GB -66kg Judoka Sam Hall is back to chat briefly through the Judo from day 2 and day 3 of Paris Olympic GamesBy James Austin

This is a review of day 1 of the Paris Olympics. Joined by British Judo's -66kg player Sam Hall we talk through the medals, surprises and controversies of the -48kg and -60kg categories.By James Austin

More predictions! This time we hear from some of the British squad about their predictions for the games. Promise this will be the final predictions episode. And thank you to everyone who got involved- you were right, it would have been better as an post for Instagram!By James Austin

Our regular contributor Chris Barry joins the show and we break down each category. Talking through the russian withdrawal, who benefits the most and then finally make some fresh predictions for the upcoming games!By James Austin

This week we welcome to the show former British Champion and owner of United S+C, Wayne Lakin. We talk through his career in judo, following his journey from athlete through to working with and sponsoring several of the current crop of British players. Wayne also runs the Building Better Bodies podcast, which can be found here- https://podcasts.app…

This week we have a second look back at the Worlds, with Fitz returning to the show following his experience with his players at the Worlds.By James Austin

This week I'm talking through some of the fun stuff from the world championships.By James Austin

Delighted to welcome this weeks guest to the show. Eric Ham is current British Champion at -73kg, has competed through 2 Olympic cycles, and is currently rehab-ing from a horrific accident that caused him to break his back. We talk through the challenge and stress of Olympic qualification, his injury and what a return to Judo looks like, as well as…

This week, in the wake of the European Championships Fitz rejoins the show to discuss the state of the rules, refereeing and Olympic selection challenges.By James Austin

This episode, following on from the news that Luka Maisuradze failed an anti-doping test, we delve into the murky subject of doping in Judo. I’m joined by double Paralympic medalist Sam Ingram, and we get into the incidence and impact of potential doping in judo. This is the second episode the podcast has done on doping in judo, and i’d love you to…

Predicting the Olympic Champions Part 2 the women. With British Judo’s Chris Barry.By James Austin

This week we welcome to the show British Judo's Performance Analyst Chris Barry to discuss who this years Olympic Champions are going to be. This week we go through our predictions for the mens categoriesBy James Austin

This week we welcome back to the show double paralympic medallist Sam Ingram. Sam is a return guest having graced the show way back in 2017 on episode 2, when he was still considering having a run at the Tokyo Paralympics. Long since making the decision to retire, we have a look back over his incredible career, competing at 3 paralympics, medaling …

This week Fitz joins the show to wrap up the year with a brief review of the recent British Championships. Get in touch on twitter and instagram @originaljudopodBy James Austin

This week on the pod we welcome back double Olympic medalist and former World Champion Kate Howey to talk about Canada's dilemma at -57kg. After a cycle where both athletes were consistently at the top of the world rankings Jessica Klimkait got the selection nod over Christa Deguchi for the Tokyo Olympics after winning her first world title. She ju…

This week we're joined by British Judo's Performance Analyst and Technical Lead (and former host of the Final Block Podcast) Chris Barry, to talk about why Japan have selected so early, ASMR and obviously Germany's selection dilemma at -78kg, deciding between former world champion Anna-Maria Wagner and current European champion Alina Boehm.…

This week we have a look at the dilemma the French are faced with at -73kg, as well as a brief look at the major results from the recent European Championships. We're joined by Caleb Drysdale, a fellow Hardy Spicer Judoka and talk through the two French athletes leading the chase for selection, Gaba and Axus, as well as the prospects for Ugo Legran…

In the run-up to Tokyo Olympics two nations ended up with very high profile domestic rivalries, that played out on the world stage. At -66kg Olympic hosts Japan held a fight off between their world champions Abe and Maruyama. At -57kg Canada let their judoka Klimkait and DeGuchi resolve the race to qualify at the Budapest World Championships. Over …

In the run-up to Tokyo Olympics two nations ended up with very high profile domestic rivalries, that played out on the world stage. At -66kg Olympic hosts Japan held a fight off between their world champions Abe and Maruyama. At -57kg Canada let their judoka Klimkait and DeGuchi resolve the race to qualify at the Budapest World Championships. Over …

In the run-up to Tokyo Olympics two nations ended up with very high profile domestic rivalries, that played out on the world stage. At -66kg Olympic hosts Japan held a fight off between their world champions Abe and Maruyama. At -57kg Canada let their judoka Klimkait and DeGuchi resolve the race to qualify at the Budapest World Championships. Over …

Delighted to welcome this weeks guest to the show. Colton is a double Olympian for the USA, medaling 4 times in Pan-American Games and competing at both Rio and Tokyo Olympics. We talk through his start in judo, how living and training in Japan as a teenager became the launch point for his future achievements, and discuss as well both of the Olympi…

This week we are joined by Dr Jagjit Singh Khera, founder of Lions Judo and one of the event organisers of the Craig Fallon Cup. We recorded this episode just a couple of days after this years Craig Fallon Cup. The event was set up in memory of Craig and we talk through the event and what they want it do as Craigs legacy, as well as the amazing sup…

This week we welcome back to the show Connah Anders who updates us on his journey towards Paris 2024 Paralympics and recent promotion to Dan grade. The show is also joined by Judo newcomer Josh Till, and we get into his experience of judo so far (poisoned by me!) as well as comparisons with BJJ. Towards the end of the show we dig into the sticks an…

This week we welcome Tokyo Olympian Prisca Awiti Alcatraz to the show. We talk through her fantastic recent performance at the recent Doha Worlds, where she dethroned 2022 World Champion Horikawa en route to a 5th finish. We also discuss her confidence on the mat when she's facing up against the biggest names in the sport, coming up through Enfield…

Joe Cole joins Michael Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Miguel Delaney to discuss the Conference League and Champions League finals. They pay tribute to the tactical diversity of modern Italian teams, but foresee redemption for West Ham's David Moyes, and a milestone achievement by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

Manchester United's Christian Eriksen joins Michael Calvin to look forward to the FA Cup final, and to give an insight into his instinctive approach to the game. Seb Stafford Bloor and Tony Hodson dwell on the implications of Manchester City's dominance, assess their natural challengers, and discuss the bouncebackability of this season's relegated …

Regular co-host Fitz Davies joins the show and we get into 3 or 4 of the big controversies to come out of the recent Doha World Championships. We go through the no-score ride and roll in the Riner Tasoev final (and subsequent IJF statement and then apology), head-diving is back (and in a big way!), shido’s deciding fights, and Pinot’s cheeky leg gr…

On the eve of perhaps the last game in a 47 year career, Roy Hodgson, at 75, offers Michael Calvin a masterclass in management and coaching. His impact on club and country is assessed by Paul Hayward and Dominic Fifield, who also discuss relegation, elite football's lack of romanticism, and the need for a militant approach to racial abuse. Hosted o…

Marco Silva, shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the year award joins Michael Calvin to discuss his influences, achievements, and trademark intensity. John Cross and Miguel Delaney praise his maturity at Fulham, and take an all-encompassing look at the challenges facing modern football, in the light of Manchester City's domination. Hosted…

This week we're joined on the show by GB's -57kg Acelya Toprak. We talk about the challenges of managing full time judo alongside education, her commonwealth games experience as well as what its like being of a big group of GB talent at -57kg. Follow Acelya’s journey on Instagram @acelyatoprakBy James Austin

West Ham striker highlights the importance of winning a European trophy, and looks to the past and the future with Michael Calvin.. Paul Hayward and David Preece dwell on the lessons of his career, the significance of Manchester City's Champions League return leg against Real Madrid, and a rapidly developing race to avoid relegation. Hosted on Acas…

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper gives Michael Calvin an insight into the principles and pressures involved in the attempt to stay in the Premier League. Jonathan Northcroft and Tony Hodson praise his approach, and assess Forest's relegation rivals before dwelling on the problems faced by Frank Lampard and Jurgen Klopp. Hosted on Acast. See a…

This week the show is joined by GB’s Charlie Young. Recent winner of the Rome European Open, we talk through his selection for the upcoming Worlds and goals, his performance in Rome and he explains TikTok to me! Follow his journey toward Paris 2024 at @ctotheharles on TikTok and @charlesyoungie on Instagram.…

Leeds striker Patrick Bamford gives Michael Calvin a timely insight into the strains of the scramble to avoid relegation. Lucy Ward and Adrian Clarke assess their chances of survival, and reach an identical conclusion : Manchester City will be Premier League champions for the third successive season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings joins Michael Calvin to discuss the impact of Unai Emery's coaching, and his rise from Academy reject to England international. John Cross and Richard Amofa assess Villa's chances of European qualification, look forward to the FA Cup semi finals, and suggest Arsenal will fail to prevent Manchester City winning a tr…