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Author: Tobias Osborne

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Toby Talks:

Toby interviews influential people achieving the extraordinary whether that is through sport, work or their personal life.
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Following his appearance on a BBC documentary with Sir Chris Hoy exploring the world of Japanese Keirin, I sat down with Joe to discuss his ambitions to follow in a line of track cycling royalty. Joe has already competed at the highest level and aims to secure a spot at the delayed Olympics next Summer in Tokyo. The delay was a blessing in disguise for Joe who has been suffering from a setback due to a back injury.Don't forget to catch the video on Youtube & Instagram (@tobytalks__)
Welcome to another episode of Toby Talks. This week I am talking to Esme Burge after a phenomenal couple of years that has seen her juggle studying at the University of Nottingham and breaking in Team GB's Hockey side. Esme has huge aspirations to help guide Team GB's Women's Hockey to a consecutive Olympic gold medal. The icing on the cake would be to have her dedicated family and support system there to watch too. Esme is hugely passionate about fitness and nutrition, something she is dedicated to balancing with a life outside of her hectic schedule.Hope you enjoy the episode. Please like and subscribe. Find me on instagram too 'TobyTalks__' Also available on Youtube!
On what should have been the penultimate day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Joe explained how his quest for Modern Pentathlon Olympic Gold is on hold. Joe discusses his lung busting training schedule, trying not to enjoy freshers too much at the University of Bath and enjoying a special Olympic village performance from the Jamaican team at Rio 2016 that included a certain Usain Bolt. He hasn't let lockdown hinder him though, setting up a shooting range in his back garden! Joe has sights set firmly on Olympic gold next Summer.
Team GB's Amber is the sport's youngest ever female World Champion in Skeet Shooting. Shortly after she was named young sport personality of the year and then represented Team GB at the Rio Olympics. Amber is paving the way for young female athletes in a stereotypically male, middle class sport. Amber isn't your typical sharp shooter so hear how she aims to change the perception of the sport for which she possesses a gift uncovered by her beloved Grandad. Check out loads more content on Instagram: @TobyTalks__
Judy Murray has, for years, been quietly implementing steps to bring equality to tennis. Both in her work to help bring sport to the most disadvantaged communities in Scotland and providing a powerful female voice to the top of the professional game. It is her work that has provided an opportunity for so many. Whilst Judy has worked tirelessly, both her and her sons Andy & Jamie Murray have had to cope with immense media scrutiny. So, I spoke to her about how you cope with being one of the most recognisable mums in world sport and how she deals with being misrepresented when so much of her work goes below the public radar. Judy speaks about those nauseating minutes that lead to Andy's Wimbledon triumph and the pride she holds for the men both of the Murray boys have become.**PLEASE EXCUSE AUDIO QUALITY, THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH JUDY'S LAPTOP**Please like and subscribe for more episodes soon. Follow on Instagram: TobyTalks__Follow on Facebook: TobyTalksPodcast
Tom Williams talks through those final 5 minutes of Harlequins vs Leinster in the Heineken Cup Quarter Final that shook the rugby world to the core. He discusses the pressure and scrutiny he faced, his relationship (or lack of) with Dean Richards now and the lasting impact it had on his character. A truly fascinating story.
Never one to shy away from a frank discussion, James lifts the lid on an incredible rugby career, discusses life in lockdown, his jungle journey and what lies ahead for the MMA fighting, Ibiza headlining former flanker *Not for the easily offended*
Born with Arthrogryposis, diagnosed and fighting cancer aged 7, using every hurdle as an opportunity through his teens, representing Team GB aged 20, Paralympic silver medalist at London 2012, Gold medalist at Rio 2016 and now MBE and strictly star, Will remembers his remarkable journey!
Fascinating discussion with Alex Payne on a career that saw him fronting Sky Sports Rugby Union coverage aged just 21. He reveals what it is like working with James Haskell and Mike Tindall on Rugby Joe's House of Rugby as well as recent interviews with Nigel Owens and Sam Burgess. Alex reminisces over Lions tours, touring Japan in 2019 during the World Cup. He recalls on air blunders and the changing landscape of sport broadcasting. Instagram/ Facebook: TobyTalks__
Sky Sports News presenter Michelle Owen discusses her love of football, breaking into sports broadcasting, dealing with trolls, the restart of Championship football and her exciting role at the European Championships in 2021 (still known as Euro 2020 haha!)
In #TobyTalks episode 6, Olympic Gold Medallist Luke 'CoolHand' Campbell discusses growing up in Hull, how he almost packed in Boxing at the start, friendships in the sport, sacrifice, the Magaluf holiday that never was, the passing of his father as well as what lies ahead!
Jamie discusses lockdown, raising money for a cause close to her heart, W Series glory, former British GT teammate Paul Hollywood, signing for Williams Racing, teammates George Russell and Nicholas Latifi and much more!
Joshua discusses lockdown, growing up in Ghana, friendship with Anthony Joshua, an offer from Floyd Mayweather and winning Olympic bronze in Rio.
Dino sits down to discuss a career in racing, the difficulty of securing a seat in Formula 1, team changes for Ferrari and Mclaren and his prediction for what is left of the season!
England Rugby Sevens player Alex Davis discusses the sacrifices, setbacks and sheer resilience on his journey to the top of World Rugby Sevens. Alex shares his experiences dealing with major injuries, the loss of his influential father, mental health and the highs of winning some of the biggest accolades in the sport.
Shot at, chased by dogs, locked up and hit by a lorry, Nick Butter becomes the first person to run a marathon in all 196 countries of the world. Subsequently, making him a Guinness World Record holder and here he is telling his story!
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