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Comedian Jessica Fostekew and Olympic weightlifter Emily Campbell bring you the funniest, cleverest and most reverent TV-show side-podcast you’ve ever heard or seen. Each week they’ll look at the latest episode of Gladiators with a joyful but also analytical eye. Picking out their most awesome and dramatic moments of both comedy, competition and athleticism. They will also be joined by one of their many superstar friends from the world of comedy and sport to get their insight on the show, and listen to all their Gladiator stories and feelings from childhood through to today! Hosted by Jessica Fostekew (QI, Live at the Apollo, Travel Man, The Guilty Feminist, Radio 4) and Emily Campbell (Olympic Silver Medallist, GB Weightlifter). Produced by Plosive. Design by Welcome Studio. Music by Huge Davies. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel=
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Signup to Generate a PitchComedian Jessica Fostekew and Olympic weightlifter Emily Campbell bring you the funniest, cleverest and most reverent TV-show side-podcast you’ve ever heard or seen. Each week they’ll look at the latest episode of Gladiators with a joyful but also analytical eye. Picking out their most awesome and dramatic moments of both comedy, competition and athleticism.
Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast is hosted by Plosive. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Bonus Interview with Gladiators WINNER Amanda Wah" (17 April 2025, 25 minutes), "Gladiators Grand Final with Lucy Porter" (16 April 2025, 63 minutes), and "Gladiators Second Semi-Final with Nabil Abdulrashid (and Contender Amanda!)" (9 April 2025, 70 minutes).
Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #15
<p>After an incredible final, Emily and Jessica were lucky enough to chat to Gladiators winner, Contender Amanda Wah!</p><br><p>Amanda shares the low down on her experience competing in The Toughest Game Show on Earth...
Episode #14
<p>It’s the GRAND FINAL of Gladiators series two, and the series finale of the Contender Ready podcast! Emily and Jessica celebrate the win of our two new Gladiators champs. </p><br><p>They’re joined by a comedian and...
Episode #13
<p>After a long wait, it's the second semi-final! We see injuries, victories and what Jessica likes to call "The Battle of the Kind Kings".</p><br><p>They’re joined by comedian and MMA enthusiast Nabil Abdulrashid, aka...
Episode #12
<p>This week it's the first semi-final - another battle of the Joes and the best Powerball we've ever seen. </p><br><p>They’re joined by author, improviser and comedian Cariad Lloyd, aka ALLERGY.</p><br><p>See Cariad...
Episode #11
<p>It's the third and final quarter-final (yes, we know) and we find out who will make it to next week’s semis. We also catch up with everyone’s favourite Glad... *checks notes* Knitro.</p><br><p>They’re joined by very...
Episode #10
<p>It's our second quarter-final and the Contenders are battling it out for a place in the semis. </p><br><p>They’re joined by comedian and Gladiators convert, Chloe Petts aka DYKE.</p><br><p>After a sell out run...
Episode #9
<p>This week got to see what Jessica has dubbed 'The War of the Lovely Boys’, as some of our favourite Contenders return for the first quarter-final.</p><br><p>Jessica and Emily are joined by Olympic rower and...
Episode #8
<p>This week we meet our final set of new Contenders battling it out for a place in the quarter finals, and you bet Jessica and Emily have a lot to say about it.</p><br><p>They’re joined by comedian, boxer and future...
Episode #7
<p>Gladiators was back on our screens on Saturday with the penultimate heat before the quarter finals. How many Joes will make it through to the quarters? Emily and Jess discuss.</p><br><p>They’re joined by comedian and...
Episode #6
<p>No Gladiators fix this week? No problem. We've got you covered.</p><br><p>With no TV episode out this week, Jessica has taken it upon herself to do some homework, so she and Emily leaf through The Official TV...
Episode #5
<p>With a brand new game and a potential budding Glad romance, Emily and Jessica have lots to talk about as they debrief on this week's Gladiators heat. </p><br><p>They’re joined by comedian and extensive climber, the...
Episode #4
<p>This week, Jessica and Emily discuss the brand new (and terrifying) Gladiator, Cyclone, as well as debriefing on this week's Contenders' performance. </p><br><p>They’re joined by comedian and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares...
Episode #3
<p>Gladiators is back baby! The brand new series has begun and Jessica and Emily catch up on their favourite moments from the first episode of the new series. </p><br><p>This week they’re joined by comedian and skating...
Episode #2
<p>With just a day to go before the brand new series of Gladiators hits our screens, to warm us up, Jessica and Emily take a look at the recent Gladiators Celebrity Special. </p><br><p>Joining them this week is special...
Episode #1
<p>Contender, ready? Gladiator, ready? 3, 2, 1… GO!</p><br><p>Welcome to Contender Ready, a brand new Gladiators fan podcast, hosted by Emily Campbell (greatest British female weightlifter of all time and double World...
Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast
<p>Comedian Jessica Fostekew and Olympic weightlifter Emily Campbell bring you the ultimate Gladiators fan podcast.</p><br><p>Coming January 2025.</p><br><p>Produced by Plosive. </p><p>Design by Welcome...
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