18 episodes
Some Essex Lad and a Paralympian Tim Adams
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Some Essex Lad and a Paralympian, hosted by Tim Adams, is a podcast looking at the world of para-sport. From interviews with some of the biggest names, getting an insight into the life of a professional athlete, this fortnightly show will aim to break down labels and not be too serious, while being informative at the same time. Every week Tim is joined by athletes who have risen to prominence, exploring their lives, both on and off the court/track/pitch. You get the picture!
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Sophie Carrigill
It's an amazing tale of overcoming adversity this week as Sophie Carrigill – current Wheelchair Basketball World Championship silver medalist and U25 World Champion – joins Tim. In 2010, Sophie was paralysed from the waist down after a car crash in the US but has since carried the Olympic torch at London 2012, captained Great Britain, competed at Rio 2016 and has been an ever present voice in improving disability representation, inclusivity and accessibility. You don't want to miss this!
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Jack Eyers
One man, one leg, one mission. Jack Eyers – European and world para-canoe bronze medallist – joins Tim for this week's podcast. From choosing to have elective surgery at 16-years-old on his right leg to becoming a personal trainer and the first amputee to win Mr England, Jack explains how he's travelled the world to promote fitness and disability. The pair also chat about the significance of mental health, sports psychology and perception in social media and the modelling industry. You really don't want to miss this one!
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Nathan Maguire
Another week, another podcast! Nathan Maguire – T54 4x100m European relay gold medallist– joins Tim for a very revealing episode. Nathan delves into how he permanently lost feelings in his legs after going to bed with pins and needles, meeting Michael Johnson and meeting his partner Hannah Cockroft. You don't want to miss this episode!
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Tanni Grey-Thompson
A new year and a new series of the podcast! We start 2021 with a bang as Tanni Grey-Thompson – member of the House of Lords, 11-time Paralympic gold medalist and one of the most prominent disability rights campaigners in the world – joins Tim. Tanni discusses everything from meeting Seb Coe for the first time and working with Tony Blair to travelling to the North Korean border in 1988 and winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC SPOTY. It's an unmissable episode!
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Hannah Cockroft
Hannah Cockroft MBE – five-time Paralympic gold medalist – joins Tim for the last episode of series two as she discusses her athletics career. From her dad welding her first race chair to competing at an Olympic Stadium louder than that of Mo Farah's gold medal, to meeting McFly and starring on Countryfile and The Great British Bake Off, Hannah's career and life has certainly been eventful. Listen to her story in just over an hour and learn about the life of one of Great Britain's most famous Paralympic athletes.
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Ashley Facey Thompson
Rising table-tennis star Ashley Faces Thompson joins Tim this week as the pair delve into his career. From growing up on the doorstep of London 2012 – when his coach at school didn't even realise he had a disability – to making his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, Ashley's life has been full of must-listen stories. Kobe, faith and cycling also feature. There's so much more as well on this week's podcast.
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