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
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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 weekly Sports fix.
Renowned broadcasters Natalie Sawyer (Europe/UK), from talkSPORT and ex-Sky Sports, Todd Harris (USA) from NBC, Edward Russell (Singapore) of Class 95 and Fox Sports, and Colette Wong (Singapore), a veteran of CNBC, ESPN and Fox Sports, are joined by Suhail Chandhok (India) from Star Sports, Kate Allman (Australia) of NFL Flag and American Football Australia, and Carol Tshabalala (South Africa) from Supersport and Premier League Productions.
Together, this global team explores 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.
From Europe to America, Asia to Africa, and Australia, this Sporting Planet leaves no stone unturned in its quest to take you behind the scenes of some of the most iconic sporting occasions. Welcome to the tribe!
New episodes every week.
Natalie Sawyer (UK) is joined by former Tottenham, Liverpool, and Sierra Leone defender Steven Caulker for a raw and revealing conversation about life after the final whistle.
Steven discusses his recent retirement, the mental toll of a 17-year career, and his previous battles with gambling and alcohol addiction. He opens up about the “backlash” he faced from the footballing world when he first went public with his struggles and how playing abroad in Turkey helped him reset.
They also discuss the current managerial landscape, including Liam Rosenior’s appointment at Chelsea and the pressure on Thomas Frank at Spurs.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts.
00:00 – Intro
01:32 – What the initial period after retirement has been like
04:03 – The freedom of retirement (Food & Running)
05:53 – Skiing & things footballers aren’t allowed to do
07:32 – Planning for life after football
10:49 – Why do athletes struggle post-retirement?
14:08 – Steven’s battle with gambling & alcohol
16:58 – Is football doing enough for mental health?
19:43 – The “Backlash”: Being rejected by clubs for speaking out
23:16 – The Brentford Model & asking for help
25:55 – Letting go of results & playing in Turkey
29:37 – Liam Rosenior at Chelsea & Thomas Frank at Spurs
31:52 – Steven’s future in management (2026?)
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