Episodes

  • Episode 65: Trifle 65 (Post-Paris Round Up!)

    Episode 65: Trifle 65 (Post-Paris Round Up!)
    Oct 1 2024
    There are no post-Paris blues (da ba dee) in our Trifle 65 episode! A real mis(h)-mas(h) of a pod for our 65th ep, covering the last few Diamond League events of the season, the World Juniors and the Paralympic Games. Plus, we'll have a news round up, road race chat and all the off season gossip! Who got married? Who retired? Is Rihanna a secret athletico? We also want to hear from you! Our next podcast will be assessing the current state of Athletics and what the future holds. So please get in touch with any thoughts, opinions and suggestions and we'll read them out next time! Happy listening! TrackCastic crew xx
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  • Episode 64: A Marathon Achievement (Paris 2024 Olympic Review)

    Episode 64: A Marathon Achievement (Paris 2024 Olympic Review)
    Aug 25 2024
    Well if ever a champs is worthy of our longest episode, it was this one! The greatest Olympics EVER? The gang reflect on every event from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, including that glorious gold for Keely Hodgkinson, a long-awaited Olympic medal for KJT and some pretty crazy 1500m finals! So pretend you're Sifan Hassan, spread this marathon edition across multiple events & enjoy reflecting on a wonderful week in Paris! TrackCastic crew xx
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  • Episode 63: Athletico Christmas Eve (Paris 2024 Olympic Preview)

    Episode 63: Athletico Christmas Eve (Paris 2024 Olympic Preview)
    Jul 26 2024
    Happy Athletico Christmas Eve!! It's time for our third Olympic preview pod! 8 years on from TrackCastic episode 1. Thank you for staying with us over the years, and thank you in advance for surviving this particular marathon episode! All of the gang are here (sort of) to share thoughts and predictions on ALL 48 EVENTS on the Track & Field program at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Plus, you'll hear from five Paris-bound athletes; Femke Bol, Alison Dos Santos, Matt Hudson-Smith, Laviai Nielsen and Rhasidat Adeleke, who spoke to Chris at the London Diamond League. The Olympics are here and we are SO EXCITED! Enjoy! TrackCastic crew xx
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  • Episode 62: Trials & Tribulations (Patience Edition)

    Episode 62: Trials & Tribulations (Patience Edition)
    Jul 10 2024
    Boy oh boy, do we have a bumper edition of TrackCastic for you! Actual legend CARL LEWIS is on the pod, along with his sprint protege Louie Hinchliffe. Plus, we have special guest Alicia (aka @LissOnTrack) joining us! We've just about recovered from the Paris Diamond League, Alicia was in the stadium to witness 2x World Records and a super-fast men's 800m. Jamie & Chris reflect on their freezing cold weekend in Manchester at the British Championships, with all the drama of false starts and falls! There's also a look back at the US Olympic Trials and Alicia brings us all the news from the Jamaican Olympic Trials too. You'll also hear from Paris-bound Georgia Bell and a very relieved Alistair Chalmers. Don't say we don't spoil you! Enjoy! TrackCastic crewxx
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  • Episode 61: Rome-ing Around Europe

    Episode 61: Rome-ing Around Europe
    Jun 25 2024
    Hello, how are ya? TrackCastic celebrates the Irish success in Rome with our in-depth review of the 2024 European Athletics Championships! Just the 3 of us this time, but we can still chat :D Catch up on Chris's European Tour travels from Oslo to Stockholm for the Diamond Leagues, to Rome for the Euros. We discuss the raised platform of the jumps in Rome, THOSE 400 metre finals and assess how well the French team are shaping up ahead of their home Olympics in Paris. Plus, a mini preview of the British Champs and Olympic Trials weekend! Enjoy! TrackCastic crew xx
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  • Episode 60: We Need To Talk About Kevin

    Episode 60: We Need To Talk About Kevin
    May 28 2024
    Hello! What a manic month of Athletics we've had as the outdoor season is well and truly underway. 5 Diamond Leagues, World Relays, London Marathon, Gotzis, Night of the 10Ks and a whole host of other events already in this Olympic year - and it's only May! In our 60th episode, we discuss the strengths of the Irish team, Kevin Mayer's invite to Rome, 3 World Records and how well the Brits are going in 2024. So much to take stock of before the Scandi Diamond Leagues and Rome European Championships. Enjoy! TrackCastic crew xx
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  • Episode 59: The Unbolievable, Kerr-ific & Impending Doom (Glasgow 2024 WIC Review)

    Episode 59: The Unbolievable, Kerr-ific & Impending Doom (Glasgow 2024 WIC Review)
    Mar 7 2024
    Glasgow put on a show!! Molly Caudery & Josh Kerr got the home crowd on their feet. Femke Bol & Devynne Charlton set World Records. Belgium & New Zealand had a Champs to remember! Gabby has all the multi drama from the mixed zone, including interviews with Simon Ehammer and Ken Mullings. Ceri and Chris have all the gossip from stands, whilst Carol & Jamie give their take from watching at home. So much to discuss and dissect from a wonderful weekend in Scotland for the 2024 World Indoor Athletics Championships, so it's a nice bumper edition of TrackCastic to fit it all in! Pal, grab your Irn Bru, Tunnocks & deep fried Mars Bar and enjoy reminiscing about Glasgow 2024. Thanks for listening! TrackCastic crew xx
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Episode 58: Small Team, Big Dreams (Glasgow 2024 WIC Preview)

    Episode 58: Small Team, Big Dreams (Glasgow 2024 WIC Preview)
    Feb 28 2024
    Happy Champs Eve! Much like the British team, a small TrackCastic crew has assembled for another in-depth champs preview pod! Carol, Ceri and Chris chat through the ones to watch in all disciplines ahead of a home World Indoor Championships in Glasgow. It wouldn't be TrackCastic without a rant or two, so hear what we think about the proposed changes to the Long Jump and the downright rude non-selection of Guy Learmonth! So if you're travelling to Glasgow this week, get listening to this preview pod & you'll be all set for a fantastic weekend of Athletics. Enjoy! TrackCastic crew xx
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    1 hr and 29 mins