GladPod: The Gladiators Podcast

For the last episode in this series of The GladPod, we are joined by two of the brand-new stars of Gladiators Australia 2024: Comet (Tatyanna Pogonza-Dumas) and Dragon (Tyson Pedro). Di, Dave and Producer Paul talk to this epic pair about how they've been feeling transforming into their Gladiatorial alter-egos, which Events they've thrived on in the arena and what message they have for their UK counterparts! Comet, is a model, qualified stunt performer and pro basketballer, she has also appeared in two seasons of Ninja Warrior Australia. Dragon is a UFC light heavyweight. He has 3 black belts in Japanese jiu-jitsu, Kempo karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Watch Gladiators at 7.30 pm on Channel 10 and catch up on 10 Play. Do you have what it takes to face the Gladiators? Apply for Series 2 at 10play.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

The Gladiators are back! Join 3 legendary OG Gladiators Jet (Diane Youdale), Saracen (Mike Lewis) and Rebel (Jennifer Stoute) as they get together with David Blackmore and Producer Paul to sit down and reveal what they really thought of the brand-new series of Gladiators on BBC One and iPlayer. Who are their favourite Gladiators? What did they think of the new Events? Listen in to find out... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Dive into Gladiators history with Ace (Warren Furman) on this week's GladPod episode. From failed Contender to Series 5 Gladiator legend, he spills exclusive stories about his Gladiatorial journey, including how a chocolate biscuit led to the birth of his iconic Gladiator name Ace. Join David and Producer Paul for an episode filled with surprises, laughter and shocks, including talking about an incident that almost had him sacked from the show! This is an episode not to be missed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Embark on Rio’s journey of becoming the undefeated Queen of Duel from Series 5 (1996). Rio, aka Jane Omorogbe, shares her extraordinary story – from serving in the ambulance service to conquering the heights of Gladiator fame (whilst also discovering her fear of heights!). Tune in for a riveting conversation with this fan favourite, as she reveals her Gladiator story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Dive into 90s nostalgia with Muff Murfin, the maestro behind Gladiators' iconic theme tune! Join Di, Dave, and Producer Paul as they uncover the story behind this unforgettable musical masterpiece. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

In Series 2, the arena witnessed the meteoric rise of Zodiac, the first new female Gladiator, who left Contenders seeing stars! Join our hosts Dave, Di, and Producer Paul as they sit down with the phenomenal Gladiator herself, Kate Staples. Get ready for the untold tales, the epic highs, and the heart-wrenching lows that marked her incredible Gladiators career. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Khan (Radosav Nekic) was determined to get a part on Gladiators, finally securing his place on the team in Series 6, 1997. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod about how he eventually got on the show, his famous training partner, a brutal battle with Gladiator Shark and his love of chickens!? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Once again, The GladPod goes international! This week's guest is American Gladiators legend, Ice aka Lori Fetrick. Ice joins Di, David and Producer Paul to talk about how she joined "the stupidest show she'd ever seen", toured across America, competed in the UK as part of the International Gladiators team and the sad demise of the American Gladiators. It's an episode not to be missed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Shadow (Jefferson King) was the original Gladiators team leader and undisputed King of Duel! On this week's GladPod he chats to Di, David and Producer Paul about his memories of being a Gladiator and his controversial and explosive exit from the show... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Hawk (Aleks Georgijev) was the first and only Welsh Gladiator on the original series, joining Gladiators in Series 1 back in 1992. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod to discuss his Gladiatorial career and why now is the right time for him to take a trip down memory lane... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

She was the very first Gladiator to be hired in the UK and Nikki Diamond aka Scorpio will be fondly remembered by many GladFans as the undisputed Queen of the Wall. She joins Jet (aka Diane Youdale), Producer Paul, and David to lift the lid on her time on the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

She's one of the original Gladiators and one of only four OGs to remain until the final series, Kim Betts aka Lightning joins Dave, Di and Producer Paul to lift the lid on her time on Gladiators --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

With reports that the BBC is planning to bring Gladiators back to our screens after a 22-year hiatus since the original ITV series ended, fan favourite Jet, Dave and Producer Paul are back with a one-off episode with special guests. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Playing the bad guy was a winning formula for Wolf, AKA Michael Van Wijk - the best known baddie in the business who had a legion of fans and only wanted to be loved. He joins Di, Dave and Producer Paul for an unmissable GladPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Gladiators were drug-tested more often than Olympic athletes and losing one of them cast a long Shadow over the whole team and broke Nigel Lythgoe’s heart, but would he like the show to make a comeback? Di, Dave, and Producer Paul are joined by God of Gladiators this week --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Di, Dave and Producer Paul are joined by Gladiator Siren, AKA Ali Paton --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Contender Kerryn Chamberlin (née Sampey) became instantly recognisable after appearing on Gladiators and she tells Di, Dave, and Producer Paul how the show changed her life and why it should come back. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Wayne Gordon and Jenny Pacey will forever be know as Enigma and Doom to GladFans, and they join Di, Dave and Producer Paul to talk about the Sky revival series and how it changed their lives.from the Sky revival series --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

This week Di, Dave, and Producer Paul are going Down Under and are joined by Aussie Gladiator favourite Delta, aka Karyn Lenehan (née Alley). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message

Olympian Sharron Davies MBE, AKA Amazon joins Di, Dave and Producer Paul for this week's GladPod and reveals all about her days as a teatime TV star feeling a little like a fish out of water in the arena. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladpod/message