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Hosted by Teddy Draper · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 497 episodes
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Teddy Draper, UK sports broadcaster and fitness trainer, chats to people from the world of sport, health and fitness, business and more.
Teddy Draper hosts Sport and Life, a sports show with 497 episodes published.
Seb Atkinson tells Sport and Life about “the exciting times” of getting an England deal, why his early experience with the Worcester Warriors going bust makes him extra grateful and how his supreme cardio fitness is key.
Nathan Lake, who discovered squash at Christ Church Primary School, on why his decision to retire was linked to becoming a dad, the mental shift that maximised his potential and why the padel boom is good for all racket
Peter Matthews on why the festival is vital to connecting the cricket club with the north of the county and in his role as a BBC football commentator reflects on a marvellous comeback season for Cheltenham Town FC. For m
Personal growth coach Lorien Holiday on the growing need for foster carers, why the fear of imperfection puts people off, and why kids raised in foster care express their gratitude when they’ve become grown-ups. For more
Interior designer and certified Feng Shui consultant Chrissie Steinham on how leaks in your home can drain your wealth, the importance of getting rid of broken stuff and how to locate the area in your home that’s key to
Lara Dodds, founder and chief PT at Tekk Fitt in Cheltenham on her new vibe cycle classes, the joy of running her own gym, why group classes are huge for social connection and the need to combine ‘fat jabs’ with strength
Cheltenham College's Director of Rugby Olly Morgan, a former Gloucester and England player, tells us why some of his most rewarding experiences involved non-famous players, how schools are making contact sports as safe a
Jay Stapley, winner of the 2026 Backyard Ultra at Prestbury Park on why ultra marathons are more about the mind than the body, why he wanted to keep running, but admits his legs were so sore afterwards he couldn’t let th
Vassos Alexander, who rose to prominence on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 2 and Virgin Radio, tells Teddy about his new gig on Track Radio and about running more than 100 marathons and completing the 153-mile Spartathlon .
Cheltenham financial advisor and former Gloucester Rugby player Gareth Evans breaks down the keys to achieving financial security and reflects on a difficult season for The Cherry and Whites.
James Mckeown tells Sport and Life about how he’s built a successful career betting on football, why emotions matter as much as stats, how to tell if someone has a gambling problem and why he co-founded social club Ocho
Marathon runner Pete Hooper who’s managed Up and Running for nearly two decades talks us through the key points of choosing a good shoe, why running is an opportunity for social connection and the mental health benefits.
Paul Collicutt, a former Cheltenham Town player, now Bishop’s Cleeve boss on missing out on promotion, why the travelling is tough on semipro footballers and how he’s built a Leckhampton business that turned over more th
The effervescent Anna Draper (no relation!) discusses last season as goalkeeper for Cheltenham Town Women FC, how playing blind football with England has improved her communication skills, and her dual ambitions of playi
Louis ‘Smoky’ Bacon on preparations for his fifth pro fight, the challenges of being in training camp while working as a landscape gardener, the dream of fighting at Cheltenham Town Hall, selling tickets and training at
Ryan Broom on extending his third spell at Whaddon Road, becoming a dad, playing at full-back, why the training trip to Spain could be big for team bonding and optimism for the season ahead. ''Broomy' also discusses the
Triathlon coach Grant Rees, founder of non-profit Fans to 5K on how rugby and football fans can get fit and earn points for their beloved clubs, creating a healthy rivalry in more ways than one. For more in-depth feature
Adrian Bailey watched from the stands as England won the World Cup on July 30th 1966 and 60 years on has written a book of his recollections of the day and the tournament overall. He also discusses the Cheltenham Town FC
Isaac Hutchinson reflects on a prolific season that ended in him receiving a clutch of accolades, the support of the Cheltenham Town fans, his future and what will be the key factors in choosing his next club. For more i
George Skivington on how the new coaching structure at Gloucester Rugby will allow him to be his best, the challenge of being a good husband and dad when the team was under the pump and the challenge of building connecti
Simon Mundie
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1 appearance on this show
Jordan Thomas
anthropologist and former hotshot wildland firefighter · Jordan Thomas Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Ollie Thorley
Gloucester
1 appearance on this show
Paul Gilmour
BBC
1 appearance on this show
Dr Ran Crooke
WellFounded
1 appearance on this show
Jack Clement
Gloucester Rugby
1 appearance on this show
James Death
Croquet England
1 appearance on this show
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