This Sporting Planet
This Sporting Planet
Podcast Description
No matter who you are, where you are or what your sport is, This Sporting Planet gives fans around the world their sporting fix.
Hosts Natalie Sawyer, Todd Harris, and Ed Russell explore the stories behind the sports, explaining not just what happened but why it happened. With insights from journalists, guests, and athletes rooted in the regions where the events are taking place, This Sporting Planet leaves no stone unturned in its quest to take you behind the scenes of some of the most iconic sporting occasions.
From Europe to America, Asia to Africa, the Middle East, and Australia and New Zealand, This Sporting Planet is the home of global sports news. Welcome to the tribe!
New episodes every month.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a multitude of sports topics, including major events like the Super Bowl, the Australian Open, and the Olympics, while providing insights into trends such as player transfers, competitions, and athlete recoveries. Episodes feature discussions like the impact of the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, Lindsey Vonn's return to skiing, and India's cricket dynamics, offering listeners a rich exploration of sports narratives across continents.
No matter who you are, where you are or what your sport is, This Sporting Planet gives fans around the world their sporting fix.
Renowned broadcasters Natalie Sawyer (Sky Sports/talkSPORT) in the UK, Todd Harris (NBC) in the US, Edward Russell (Class 95/Fox Sports) & Colette Wong (CNBC/Fox Sports) in Singapore, Suhail Chandhok (Star Sports) in India & Kate Allman (NFL Flag/American Football Australia) in Australia explore the stories behind the sports, explaining not just what happened but why it happened.
With insights from journalists, guests, and athletes rooted in the regions where the events are taking place, This Sporting Planet leaves no stone unturned in its quest to take you behind the scenes of some of the most iconic sporting occasions.
From Europe to America, Asia to Africa, the Middle East, and Australia and New Zealand, This Sporting Planet is the home of global sports news. Welcome to the tribe!
New episodes every month.
Get ready for a deep dive into global football!
With the expanded FIFA Club World Cup just around the corner, we’re asking a huge question:
Will a brand-new transfer window, allowing teams to sign players before the tournament, lead to manipulation of squads and unfair advantages?We speak to Felipe Cardenas, senior writer at The Athletic, to explore how this groundbreaking tournament is being viewed in the USA!
But that’s not all the football drama we’re covering! This episode is packed with major talking points from the last few weeks:
A New Dynasty? Edward Russell, Natalie Sawyer, and Todd Harris analyse Paris Saint-Germain’s dominant display in Munich, dismantling Inter in the men’s Champions League final. Have they started a new era of dominance?
Arsenal’s Triumph! We’re joined by Champions League winner Lianne Sanderson who was part of the squad the last time the Gunners won Europe’s biggest trophy. Hear her insights on Arsenal’s shock victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in Lisbon, securing their first European title in 18 years!
Rising Stars! Are breakout talents Desire Doue & Lamine Yamal of Barcelona the new Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi? Our hosts debate their incredible potential.
Domestic Drama! We also cover Ajax’s surprising Eredivisie collapse and Manchester United’s much-criticised post-season tour.
00:00 What’s coming up!
01:11 Introduction
02:20 A big This Sporting Planet thank you!
03:19 A hug from Jurgen Klopp & chatting to Alex Albon
06:19 How did PSG mastermind UEFA Champions League win?
18:06 Analysing Arsenal’s UWCL shock victory with former winner Lianne Sanderson
29:17 Has Cristiano Ronaldo’s time in Saudi Arabia been a failure?
30:31 Manchester United’s ’embarrassing’ post-season tour of Asia
34:59 Ajax’s Eredivisie title collapse
37:44 FIFA Club World Cup preview
45:39 How is the Club World Cup being viewed in the USA with The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas?
50:53 Will the extra transfer window allow ‘manipulation’ by clubs?
57:46 Club World Cup predictions!
01:00:16 Coming up next time!
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