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.
Welcome to This Sporting Planet, the world’s view of sport! 🌍
The world of sport is evolving at an unprecedented, accelerating pace due to the massive technological effect of smartphones, AI, and the ascent of streaming 🤯
Former ESPN digital and media executive John Kosner joins the podcast for a discussion with Todd around the “State of Sport,” analysing the forces reshaping the game for athletes, leagues, and fans 👀
In this episode, you’ll hear John Kosner discuss:
– Why sport is more popular and important than ever, serving as the only truly unifying, live content in a fragmented media landscape 🤝
– The dramatic growth of player empowerment, where athletes’ social media followings often surpass those of their teams and leagues 💪
– The revolution in women’s sport, including the “galvanizing” breakthrough of stars like Caitlin Clark 🏀
– The challenge for new tournaments and leagues like LIV Golf and the Six Kings Slam to replicate the context and meaning of traditional major events for fans 🏌️🎾
– The crucial role of broadcasters to protect the integrity of the game and serve as a reliable source of information in the age of media fragmentation 🎙️
00:00 – Introduction: The Unprecedented Pace of Change in Sport
01:33 – The State of Sport: Why It’s Never Mattered More
02:04 – Player Power: Athletes vs. Leagues on Social Media
03:40 – Is Sport Really Recession Proof?
05:04 – The Positives and Negatives of Athlete Power
07:05 – Are New Leagues Like LIV Golf and The Six Kings Slam Prepared?
07:47 – The Importance of Context and the Big Events
09:21 – Broadcaster’s Responsibility in a Fragmented Media World
11:40 – The Growth of Women’s Sports
12:37 – Caitlin Clark’s Unprecedented Draw
14:34 – Shrinking Attention Spans vs. Rising TV Ratings
16:37 – The Future of Broadcast: Multiple Feeds and Influencer Channels
18:23 – Career Bedrocks: John Kosner’s Lessons for the Next Generation
19:48 – The #1 Rule for Success: Investing in Relationships
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