Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher

So today’s guest is…English rugby union player Rachael Burford! Rachael is the Head of Women’s Rugby for International Rugby Players and England, plays for Harlequins and represented England at four Women's Rugby World Cups. She received a full-time England contract in January 2019 and was part of the squad that won the Grand Slam in the Women’s Six Nations. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…English cricket commentator and former cricketer Michael Vaughan OBE. He served as England captain for the test team, the one-day international team, and was the first Twenty20 England captain from 2005–2007. He assured his place in cricket history with England’s historic Ashes victory in 2005. He has now forged a successful broadcasting career. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…British Paralympic cyclist and former swimmer, Dame Sarah Storey. She is a multiple gold medal winner at the Paralympic Games in both cycling and swimming, and six times British national track champion. Her total of fourteen gold medals makes her the most successful female British Paralympian of all time. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…American former professional football player Jason Bell! He was a cornerback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and New York Giants and last year took part in Strictly Come Dancing. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…former England cricketer, Lydia Greenway! She played as a right-handed batter and occasional right-arm off break bowler. She was also regarded as one of the best outfielders in the women's game. Now, she is a freelance Broadcaster and champions women's cricket. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…British sailor, Tracy Edwards! In 1989 she skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, becoming the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy and was awarded an MBE honour. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…Scottish professional boxer, Josh Taylor! In 2010 he boxed for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi where he secured silver in the 60kg lightweight category. He secured his place at the London 2012 Olympics when he reached the semi-final of the second Olympic qualifying event in Turkey. He is a unified light-welterweight champion, having held the WBA, IBF, and Ring magazine titles since 2019. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…GB Sprinter, Adam Gemili! He is the 2014 European champion at 200 metres, and 4 x 100 metres relay, and part of the Great Britain team that won gold in the 2017 World Championships. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…Sir Christopher Hoy MBE! He is a British racing driver and former track cyclist from Scotland, who represented Great Britain at the Olympic and World Championships and Scotland at the Commonwealth Games. He is eleven-times a world champion and six-times an Olympic champion. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…English professional golfer, Mel Reid! She plays on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour, having turned professional in 2007 – and in October 2020, she won her maiden LPGA Tour event. In December last year, she got engaged to her long-term girlfriend Carly. She is an ellesse athlete. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…British tennis player, Johanna Konta. She is the current British no.1 tennis player, has won three singles titles on the Women’s Tennis Association tour and in 2016, became part of Team GB at the Rio Olympics. She has reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the French Open and is an ellesse athlete. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…former Olympic skier, Graham Bell. He competed for Britain throughout the 80s and 90s, took a Silver Medal at the World Junior Ski Championships and represented Great Britain at five Winter Olympics. He is also a TV presenter, currently hosting Ski Sunday – and an adventurer and journalist. And right now, he’s in Dancing on Ice. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

In Series 2 of her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…Jamie Chadwick. Jamie is a 22-year-old British racing driver currently competing in the Formula Regional European Championship and the W Series. She won the inaugural W Series championship in 2019, and joined Williams Driver Academy as a development driver in the same year. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…the right honourable Baroness Grey-Thompson! Tanni is a Paralympian, Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, Motivational Speaker, Broadcaster and Mother. Tanni amassed a remarkable medal haul over five Paralympic Games - 11 gold, 4 silver and a bronze. She is undoubtedly one of Britain's greatest Paralympic athletes. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…retired British boxer, Johnny Nelson! Johnny competed from 1986 to 2005. He is currently the longest reigning world cruiserweight champion of all time. He defended the title against thirteen different fighters, more than any other cruiserweight in history. As of April 2020, BoxRec rates him the greatest cruiserweight of all time. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…rugby player Jamie George! Jamie George is an England rugby player and also plays for the Saracens. At only 29 years old, he’s had an incredible amount of experiences both on and off the pitch. This episode was recorded earlier in 2020, during lockdown. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…sports promoter Eddie Hearn! He is group managing director of Matchroom Sport, and a director of the Professional Darts Corporation. He’s also the son of promoter Barry Hearn, the founder of Matchroom. In May 2018, he was part of boxing's first $1 billion boxing deal - an agreement to stream shows across America. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…Steph Houghton MBE! Steph captain's both the England national team and Manchester City. She made her full England debut in 2007 and played a key role as England won their first knockout match in women’s World Cup history. They went on to reach the semi-finals in Canada, and did the same again in France in 2019. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Today’s guest is…English professional golfer, Lee Westwood OBE! Lee became the world number one golfer in October 2010 – and held the position for 22 weeks. He's represented Europe in ten Ryder Cups and is one of the few golfers who's won tournaments on five continents. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG