Episodes

  • Danny Sapani | Hollywood actor on commercial representation
    Sep 26 2024

    Whether it's Star Wars, Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Black Panther, Killing Eve, The Crown, Halo or a Shakespeare production in London's West End; you've seen Danny Sapani in something.

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Agency, we got to speak to one of Britain's top actors to discuss his navigation of the industry. Both as a working actor, but also his commercial opportunities when the camera isn't rolling.

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    28 mins
  • Pete Reed Part 2 | Triple Olympic Champion on values over victory
    Sep 19 2024

    In the second part of our conversation with triple Olympic rowing champion Pete Reed, we discuss his transition from Olympian to wheelchair user. He competed in three Olympic Games and came home with three gold medals, but now sees the world from a very different perspective.

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Agency, listen to the changes in Pete's outlook on life, and the shift in values he has experienced since suffering a spinal stroke in 2019.

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    27 mins
  • Laurie Williams & Robyn Love | Paralympians on learning the talent industry
    Sep 12 2024

    Laurie Williams and Robyn Love have just returned from representing TeamGB in wheelchair basketball at the Paralympics. It's been a whirlwind year for the couple, as they also recently welcomed their daughter into the world!

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Agency, we spoke to Laurie and Robyn before the Games and discovered how they are navigating their early experiences and lessons they are learning in the world of talent.

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    16 mins
  • Will Bayley | Returning Paralympic Table Tennis Champion on his fifth Games in Paris
    Sep 5 2024

    As a World and Paralympic Champion, Will Bayley is still world No 1 and in the midst of fighting his way through the rankings at Paris 2024 focused on nothing short of another gold medal. Having overcome cancer as a young boy and living with severe athrogryposis, Will doesn't feel limited, he feels stronger than ever, even though he's well aware that the world isn't designed for the disabled community.

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Agency, we speak to Will about this summer's Paralympics and his experiences as an elite athlete, as well as how and why we should improve access for those with physical disabilities.

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    16 mins
  • Jonathan Overend | BBC commentator on how to succeed in sports broadcasting
    Aug 29 2024

    With over 35 years of commentary experience, Jonathan Overend is the perfect guest to bring us an in-depth insight into the world of sports broadcasting. Whether it be Wimbledon, the Olympics or Premier League football, his voice has been the sporting soundtrack to generations of fans.

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Agency, he explains how he got into the industry as well as sharing his advice for budding commentators and providing insight into a world almost as competitive as the sport itself!

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    20 mins
  • Stuart Wareman | SVP Accor on what makes talent stand out
    Aug 23 2024

    Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in global brands when they’re choosing which ambassadors to partner with? Wouldn’t we all love to be a fly on the wall for those conversations?

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Agency, we catch up with Stuart Wareman, Global Senior Vice President, Experiences, Events and Sponsorship at Accor.

    He talks to us as Paris 2024 and reveals exactly who they want to work with and why.

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    22 mins
  • Pete Reed Part 1 | Triple Olympic Champion on values over victory
    Aug 16 2024

    Triple Olympic rowing champion Pete Reed is one of GB's most successful ever Olympic athletes. He competed in three Olympic Games and came home with three gold medals.

    Yet with GB Rowing on a roll, crossing the finish line first wasn't enough on its own to become a household name. Nor is Pete one to self-promote.

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Agency, listen to the inside story of Pete's journey through the world of sport and trying to exist the public eye while also sticking unwaveringly to his values.

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    22 mins
  • Cullen Jones | Breaking records and stigmas
    Aug 12 2024

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Agency, Olympic Swimming Champion Cullen Jones talks to us about the many obstacles he faced en route to breaking not one but two world records. Swimming wasn't the obvious sport for a talented young black athlete and even making name for himself in the pool couldn't stop social stigmas and preconceptions on dry land.

    Find out how he's handled it and what his personal mission is by listening now.

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    26 mins