Behind The Medal Podcast

A new podcast from Gary Damer & Dean Smith. A show all about our globetrotting Marathon tales, nonsense chat, ridiculous quiz’s, immature songs and lots of other time wasting content!

Episose 1: Stab A Different Bean

Hello!  Welcome to our brand-new podcast. Have a listen, let us know what you think on twitter @BehindTheMedal. Like, subscribe, review, join in & most importantly enjoy!   Music thanks to: Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley Release by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

02-08
37:02

Episode 2: No Heroin!

In this episode we cover the Amsterdam marathon, Justin Timberlake pops in to see us, more useless trivia questions for Dean and another dose of Ginger Wisdom! Like, subscribe, leave us a review, give us a shout on twitter and enjoy! Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley. Our big Adventure by scottholmesmusic.com Senorita by Justin Timberlake, Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams.

02-26
37:03

Episode 3: Salty Potatoes

In this episode we enter the murky world of triathlons! Featuring bike accidents, more bodily functions, the usual nonsense chat and Justin Timberlake drops in to sing for us again! Music thanks to: Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley, Barricade by scottholmesmusic.com, Sexyback by Justin Timberlake, Nate Hills and Tim Mosley.

03-05
39:11

Episode 4: Scott Cunliffe

Hello! In this episode we venture to Burnley to have a chat with Scott Cunliffe. Scott is our new hero and we reckon after you listen to this episode, he will be yours too! Scott is currently undertaking a huge running challenge to raise money for community based charities & mental health awareness. You can find out more and donate some pennies here; https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/therunawaychallenge You can get regular updates from Scott on twitter @sekott   Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley, Skip in My Step & Children’s TV by scottholmesmusic.com

03-12
37:37

Episode 5: Lego Dick

Hiya! In this episode we talk about our first triathlon event, the Fambridge Half Iron and the training leading up to it, including floating about in Blackpool wearing Lycra. Plus, Dean’s quiz is back, ginger wisdom is back, so tune in and enjoy! Give us a like, comment, review and follow us on twitter @BehindTheMedal  Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley. Our big Adventure by scottholmesmusic.com

03-19
46:57

Episode 6: Psycho

Hiya!  Welcome to episode 6, Gary tells us about his New York Marathon and we learn about how Gary and Dean sealed their friendship in the Leeds World Series Triathlon....   As always give us a like, comment, leave us a review and follow us on twitter @BehindTheMedal    Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley. Another rainy day by scottholmesmusic.com & Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake, Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams 

03-26
46:38

Episode 7: Danny Mills part 1

Hello! You made it to Episode 7, Well done! In this episode we chat to the lovely Danny Mills outside a pub in sunny Harrogate. For those who don’t know, Danny is an ex footballer, he played for England, Man City, Middlesbrough and more importantly (Dean told me to write that) Leeds! We’ve split this chat up into two episodes as there’s lots of it. So in this, part 1, he talks to us about his marathons, being a family man and life after playing professional football. Let us know what you think on twitter at @BehindTheMedal, give us a like, review and comment from your podcast app and you can stalk Danny Mills on Instagram @DannyMills77   Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley,

04-02
01:01:40

Episode 8: Manchester Marathon Special!

Hiya! A bit of a different episode for you this week.  On Sunday 7th April we were at mile 16 of the Manchester Marathon 2019! Gary was DJ’ing pumping out big tunes and good vibes and Dean was dressed as Spider-Man heckling the runners. Standard Behind The Medal behaviour! We chat to a few people on race day including an appearance from Scott Cunliffe (episode 4 hero) and we also chat to Callum Rowlinson, who ran the race, to find out how he got on! Get in touch if you ran it, let us know about your day on Twitter @BehindTheMedal   Subscribe, like, review, comment, enjoy!   Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley.

04-09
45:05

Episode 9: Danny Mills part 2

Welcome back to the second part of our lovely chat with Danny Mills! In this final episode of our chat with Danny, he talks to us a bit more about his footballing career and how life is nowadays in the hugely competitive Mills household! We also hear Danny's really interesting thoughts about the representation of gender in sport shown in the media these days. Let us know what you think on twitter at @BehindTheMedal, give us a like, review and comment from your podcast app and you can stalk Danny Mills on Instagram @DannyMills77 Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley.

04-16
52:00

Episode 10: Meat in Gary's Mouth

Hello, welcome to episode 10! Well done for making it this far and for listening to 10 weeks of our nonsense! Thanks for sticking with us! In this episode, normal service is resumed. We got together to talk about the Chicago Marathon 2017 vintage. This episode has all the old classics back, Dean's quiz, ginger wisdom and more importantly, post marathon bodily functions from Gary. Don't forget to give us a thumbs up like where ever you are listening to us. You can subscribe and leave a review if you're feeling extra generous.  Find us on twitter @BehindTheMedal where we tweet all the pictures from the stuff we have talked about in this episode so it's worth checking us out on there too. Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie & Robert Hartley. Enchanted World by Edward Simoni.

04-25
01:03:57

Episode 11: Ghost Train

Hello! Welcome to episode 11! This episode is all about the Madrid Marathon 2019. We both ran the marathon on April 27th and we have finally got round to sitting down to record our debrief for you lovey lot. We also managed to record bits from Madrid and also while we were out running the Marathon! So sit back and enjoy our heavy breathing and crying noises! Give us a thumbs up and like from wherever you are listening to us, subscribe, leave us a review, give us a follow on twitter @BehindTheMedal and tell all your friends. Thanks, Bye! Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie & Robert Hartley. Reflections across the sky - scottholmesmusic.com

05-14
52:23

Episode 12: Fuck BoJo!

We’re back! We’re still alive! Welcome to Series 2!!! In this episode find out where the hell we’ve been and what the hell we've been doing or haven't been doing as the case may be! Not much has changed, lots of chat, nonsense sketches and the return of Ginger Wisdom!   Give us a like, comment, review etc etc and join in on twitter @BehindTheMedal lets motivate each other back in the game!   Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Robert Hartley and our big Adventure by scottholmesmusic.com

08-15
49:41

Episode 13: Rocking Horse

Hiya listeners! Welcome to a new episode of your favourite podcast. This week we travel back in time to 2016 and chat about an event we almost forgot we had done, the Whitchurch Triathlon. We also keep you up to date as we jump on the training road to the Manchester Half Marathon. The usual features and nonsense included and Gary pulled his finger out and finally came up with a new feature!     Give us a like, comment, review etc etc and join in on twitter @BehindTheMedal   Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand & Rocky Top by Jason Shaw.

08-20
47:08

Episode 14: Jogcast - Lost in Bury

Hello. Welcome to this special episode of the podcast, or jogcast as we are calling it! Me and Dean set off on a 10 mile run with microphones to take the nonsense chat on the road! Take us out on a run with you and we hope our heavy breathing, spitting and nonsense chat will help you get round your route! Give us a like, comment, review etc etc and let us know what you think of the jogcast or just to say hello on Twitter @BehindTheMedal. Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand

09-03
01:19:21

Episode 15: 28 Days Later

Howdy folks.  You have found Series 2, Episode 4 of the podcast, congratulations! In this episode, we have a home for Gary's new feature 'Deantionary Corner' & 'Hero Of The Week' complete with world class jingles as promised! Along with lots more delicious chat for you to digest. All rounded off with a serving of more inspiring and insightful 'Ginger Wisdom' Give us a like, comment, review etc etc Come and say hello to us on Twitter @BehindTheMedal Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand In the house in a heartbeat by John Murphy Countdown theme by Alan Hawkshaw

09-20
51:31

Episode 16: Does the carpet match the curtains?

Hello there. Welcome to Series 2 episode 5 of the greatest podcast around! Listen up this week for lots more fascinating and inspiring chat, some huge laughs and lots more gorgeous content for you to drink up. (Refunds not accepted) Your favourite features, Deantionary Corner, Hero of the Week and Ginger Wisdom all included.  Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, give us a like, comment, review etc etc and come and say hello to us on Twitter and Instagram @BehindTheMedal   Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand. Countdown theme by Alan Hawkshaw. It’s Christmas by AshamAluevMusic.

10-05
55:27

Episode 17: Manchester Half Marathon

Hello and welcome to Series 2 Episode 6 of the Behind The Medal Podcast This episode was recorded live from the 2019 Wiggle Manchester Half Marathon. We rocked up very early and slightly hungover to capture the atmosphere, chat to some runners, run the damn thing ourselves then do a post event debrief where we were more awake and full of adrenaline!! Thanks very much to Ali and the Wiggle team and volunteers for sorting us out with a place to set up. And also to the ace people of Manchester for turning up in their droves to cheer us runners on! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, give us a like, comment, review etc etc and if you ran it or saw us, get in touch on Twitter or Instagram @BehindTheMedal to let us know how you got on!   Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand. Infiltrators by Nathaniel Wyvern.

10-16
42:10

Episode 18: Swim up bath bar

Heeeeellooooo and welcome to series 2 episode bloody 7. We haven't been running since the Manchester half Marathon two weeks ago but we felt we couldn't leave our beloved listeners without content! So here we are with chat, the usual features and also a lovely little interview with our hero of the week, Gary's sister, Katie Damer! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to us, it really helps us out and leave a review also please thank you. Give us a follow on twitter and instagram @Behindthemedal.   Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand. Countdown theme by Alan Hawkshaw.

10-31
49:27

Episode 19: 10 butchers and Sir James Dyson

Hi there you! You’re looking fantastic. Thanks very much for popping in. You’ve entered into Series 2 Episode 8. We’ve been quiet of late due to lack of actual running, therefore lack of content. But we actually went out for a run so we just had to check back in and to you about it! Also including all the usual features for you to swallow.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to us, it really helps us out and leave a review also please thank you. Give us a follow on twitter and instagram @Behindthemedal. Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand. Countdown theme by Alan Hawkshaw. Snowflake realm by The Fiechters

12-03
37:27

Episode 20: Ed Sheeran

Hello there you! Welcome to Episode 9 of this lovely lovely podcast. At the end of September this year we sat down to chat with Mr Ed Sheeran about running, self image and the topic we love on this podcast, finding the balance in life! All thrown in along with the usual features and a bumper edition of ‘Ginger Wisdom’ (how could we not!) Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, give us a like, comment, if you enjoyed the show, leave us a nice review and come and say hello to us on Twitter and instagram @BehindTheMedal   Music with thanks to; Theme tune by Andrew McCrorie-Hand. Countdown theme by Alan Hawkshaw.

12-20
01:09:44

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