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The Blindside

Hosted by Gloucester Rugby · sports · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

We're back and we've got a new name! Introducing a brand-new Gloucester Rugby podcast, The Blindside. The Blindside takes you inside the game. Each month, hosts Teddy Draper, Mark Atkinson, and Kathryn Buggy sit down for a roundtable chat with players, coaches, and performance experts from Gloucester Rugby and beyond. Expect laughs, honest stories, expert insights, and fresh takes on the biggest rugby headlines. It’s rugby talk with personality, passion, and plenty of behind-the-scenes access. Sponsored by Auto Air Gloucester.

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Booking probability

28%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Blindside about?

We're back and we've got a new name! Introducing a brand-new Gloucester Rugby podcast, The Blindside. The Blindside takes you inside the game. Each month, hosts Teddy Draper, Mark Atkinson, and Kathryn Buggy sit down for a roundtable chat with players, coaches, and performance experts from Gloucester Rugby and beyond.

Who hosts The Blindside?

The Blindside is hosted by Gloucester Rugby. The show has published 11 episodes to date.

What has The Blindside covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Chris Boyd on culture, alignment, and making Kingsholm a fortress" (24 April 2026, 55 minutes), "Gloucester's restructure, major milestones & The Slater Cup at Villa Park" (20 March 2026, 51 minutes), and "Squad balance & selection calls: Gloucester, the Six Nations and the Women’s Lions with Matt Banahan" (29 January 2026, 35 minutes).

How often does The Blindside publish?

The Blindside publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 11 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Blindside?

Booking probability for The Blindside is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Blindside requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Blindside's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Blindside?

The strongest fits for The Blindside are Sports. The Blindside has a sports audience.

About the host

Gloucester Rugby hosts The Blindside, a sports podcast with 11 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #5

    Chris Boyd on culture, alignment, and making Kingsholm a fortress

    Apr 24, 202655 minS3

    <p> We sit down with Gloucester Rugby technical director Chris Boyd to get specific about what actually changes a club’s direction: alignment across the whole organisation, clear frameworks that survive staff turnover...

  • Episode #4

    Gloucester's restructure, major milestones & The Slater Cup at Villa Park

    Mar 20, 202651 minS3

    <p>A single kick can flip a championship, but it also exposes everything underneath. We start with the Six Nations finish that had everyone holding their breath, then dig into why certain goal kickers feel automatic and...

  • Episode #3

    Squad balance & selection calls: Gloucester, the Six Nations and the Women’s Lions with Matt Banahan

    Jan 29, 202635 minS3

    <p>Former England international and current Gloucester Hartpury attack coach <b>Matt Banahan</b> joins <b>Teddy Draper, Mark Atkinson and Kathryn Buggy</b> in the Blindside Lounge for a wide-ranging, honest conversation...

  • Episode #2

    Inside the Medical Room, Aki’s Comeback & Rugby’s Big Talking Points

    Nov 7, 202543 minS3

    <p>Step into The Blindside for an exclusive look behind the scenes at Gloucester Rugby. In this episode, we dive into the world of elite rugby medicine with Rhys Hughes, exploring how the medical team keeps players fit...

  • Episode #1

    Nutrition hacks & the three reds: Roses, Bulls & Cards!

    Oct 3, 202540 minS3

    <p>A new lounge, a new show, and a fresh look at how rugby really works, from the kitchen to the kick-off. We pull back the curtain with Gloucester Rugby Performance Nutritionist James Hudson to explore the hidden...

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  • Episode #6

    Christmas Special | Afo & Max find the ultimate mince pie

    Dec 23, 202420 minS2

    <p>Join us on the sofa for one last time before Christmas as Afo Fasogbon and Max Llewellyn join Aki to find the ultimate mince pie. </p>

  • Episode #5

    Cross-code friendships, the 745 game and Caolan's take on Tomos

    Nov 25, 202423 minS2

    <p>Dom Waldouck joins Aki on the sofa to discuss the 745 charity game in aid of 4Ed and Caolan Englefield chats about his experiences working with Tomos Williams. </p>

  • Episode #4

    Double trouble | The Benz-Salomon twins

    Nov 7, 202424 minS2

    <p>Toti & Joni Benz-Salomon join Aki on the sofa, after the pair became the first twins to play a professional game together for Gloucester Rugby!</p>

  • Episode #3

    Long things, Welsh Freddie, & Gloucester's class of 92.

    Oct 25, 202421 minS2

    <p>Freddie Thomas and Arthur Clark chat to Aki and we here from Gloucester-Hartpury's Andrew Ford in this week's episode of Akcess All Areas.</p>

  • Episode #2

    It's Bath time with Olympic medalist Tom George and Ollie Thorley

    Oct 9, 202426 minS2

    <p>Olympic Silver Medalist and Gloucester super-fan, Tom George, joins Aki and his mate, Ollie Thorley, on the sofa to talk all things Olympics, Gloucester and the upcoming derby fixture with Bath.</p>

  • Episode #1

    Learning languages with Max Llewellyn and Jack Singleton

    Oct 8, 202428 minS2

    <p>Aki puts Gloucester Rugby players Max Llewellyn & Jack Singleton's language skills to the test and talks all things rugby with the Cherry & Whites pair ahead of Saturday's Premiership opener. Meanwhile, Kelsey Jones...

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