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 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, your definitive source for ‘The World’s View of Sport’. 🌍🎙️
The football summer transfer window has slammed shut after a record-breaking period of spending.
In this episode, our hosts Natalie Sawyer (UK), Edward Russell (Singapore), and our newest addition, Carol Tshabalala (South Africa), get an expert take from European football analyst Kevin Hatchard.
They dive into the biggest transfers, the new Champions League format, and whether a shift in player power is changing the game.
Here is a breakdown of the main topics:
Record-Breaking Transfers: A discussion on the Premier League’s record-shattering £3 billion spend. We hear from Alexander Isak on his British-record move to Liverpool and analyse the knock-on effects for other clubs.
Player Power: A debate on the shift in power towards players in the transfer market, the role of social media, and what the future holds for player contracts.
Champions League Draw: We break down the new, complicated Champions League draw and analyse the prospects for teams from across Europe, including PSG, Arsenal, and Tottenham.
Transfer Gems & Predictions: The hosts and Kevin Hatchard name their “hidden gems” of the transfer window and give their predictions for who will be crowned Champions League winners.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & What’s Coming Up
01:46 – Welcome to a new host: Carol Tshabalala!
04:12 – Reviewing the £3 Billion Transfer Window
09:45 – The Bundesliga’s Strategy of Developing and Selling Players
13:15 – The Widening Gap Between the Premier League and Other European Leagues
20:22 – The Alexander Isak Saga & Player Power
30:08 – Manchester United’s Goalkeeper Situation
36:06 – Arsenal and Chelsea’s Transfer Strategy
42:54 – The Best Hidden Gem Signings
45:19 – Champions League Draw Analysis
51:59 – Champions League Predictions
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