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FAN48 is a documentary-style World Cup podcast from Stage Door Athletic. Across six weeks in summer 2026, host Rob Shaw Cameron travels through the USA, Mexico and Canada with one mission: to meet a fan from each of the 48 competing nations. From stadiums and fan parks to bars, homes and city streets, FAN48 tells the human story of football’s biggest tournament through identity, belonging, ritual, rivalry, family, memory and the unexpected encounters that happen when the world gathers around the same game. No pundits. No players. Just people. Hosted by actor, presenter and Stage Door Athletic host Rob Shaw Cameron.

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    Season 4, Episode 1 Trailer

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    The journey starts here. FAN48 is a World Cup podcast about people, places and stories. Across summer 2026, host Rob Shaw Cameron will travel through the USA, Mexico and Canada with one mission: to meet a fan from each of the 48 nations competing at the biggest football tournament on earth. In this trailer episode, Rob introduces the idea behind the series, the road ahead, and why FAN48 isn’t about pundits, players or tactics — it’s about identity, belonging, travel, memory, rivalry, connection, and the people who live the World Cup from the stands, fan parks, bars and city streets. No pundits. No players. Just people. Are you travelling to the tournament? Part of a supporters’ group? Supporting a nation with a story worth hearing? Or do you know someone we should meet along the way? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch: 🌍 https://fan48.info 📸 Instagram: @fan48pod 🎵 TikTok: @fan48pod FAN48 is produced by [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Ltd and hosted on the Stage Door Athletic podcast feed.

    10 min
  2. 123. Peter McPherson

    12 May

    123. Peter McPherson

    Ahead of season two of Smoggie Queens, Rob heads to The Clubhouse with actor Peter McPherson for a funny, honest and surprisingly deep conversation about identity, performance, body image and growing up queer in the North East. From working men’s clubs in Hartlepool to drama school reinvention, self-tapes, soap operas, gym culture and the politics of who gets to tell which stories, this one moves from laugh-out-loud backstage gossip to genuinely thoughtful debate. Peter talks about returning home through Smoggie Queens, learning BSL, navigating the acting industry as a gay performer, and why the things we try hardest to hide are often the things that make us unique. There’s also plenty of chat about Corrie, Hollyoaks, Gregg’s, amateur sports clubs and the strange world of being “shown off” in your parents’ local working men’s club. Warm, sharp, camp and unexpectedly moving — just like the best nights at the clubhouse bar.  #StageDoorAthletic #SmoggieQueens #BBCThree #PeterMcPherson #LGBTQStories #QueerTV #BritishComedy #NorthernVoices #ActorLife #BehindTheScenes #TheatrePodcast #TVPodcast #Greggs #ChosenFamily #BSL #BritishActors #PhilDunning #QueerCulture Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron Guest: Peter McPherson @jackloxton1  @robshawcameron @peter_mcpherson_ Stage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Ltd PRS Licence: LC-002182 Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts. Published by RiversideFM Need Your Love So Bad - Fleetwood Mac ℗ This compilation 2009 Sony Music Entertainment UK

    58 min
  3. 122. Clubhouse Chat: Don't be a Dick!

    5 May

    122. Clubhouse Chat: Don't be a Dick!

    This week’s episode starts in a slightly unconventional setting… a Canary Wharf terrace, a flat white, and a mild existential crisis about the price of a pint. From there, the conversation opens up into something much bigger. After a trip to Wembley, Rob and Jack reflect on what football has become - from the electric, human energy of Leeds fans to the growing sense that the modern game is drifting away from its roots. Is football losing its soul, or simply evolving into something else? And what does that say about sport, business, and the people at the centre of it all? Along the way, they take a sharp turn into the world of theatre and performance, asking a deceptively simple question: Do you have to be difficult to be great? From elite athletes to leading actors, they explore the tension between competitiveness and kindness, ego and collaboration, and whether being at the top of your game demands a harder edge - or whether that’s just an excuse we’ve come to accept. It’s a wide-ranging, honest conversation about pressure, professionalism, and the environments we create - on stage, on the pitch, and at work. And, as ever, it ends with a reminder that behind all the noise, these are still human stories - flawed, complicated, and occasionally brilliant. Like, follow and share! @StageDoorAthletic #LeedsUnited #WBA #PremierLeague #FACup #Championship #EFL Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron @jackloxton1  @robshawcameron Stage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Ltd PRS Licence: LC-002182 Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts. Published by RiversideFM Expensive Coffee - Marine Club ℗ 2024 4470933 Records DK Don't Be a Dick - Bowling for Soup ℗ 2016 Brando Records and Que-So Records

    30 min
  4. 121. The London Marathon with Kitty Scott-Claus - Part 2

    21 Apr

    121. The London Marathon with Kitty Scott-Claus - Part 2

    In Part Two of our London Marathon special, Kitty Scott-Claus stays in The Clubhouse for a deeper conversation about life beyond the start line. After discussing marathon preparation in Part One, Rob and Kitty turn to Kitty’s journey as a performer — from growing up in Sutton Coldfield and training in musical theatre, to discovering drag almost by accident and becoming one of the standout stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Kitty explains how drag first entered her life through a Girls Aloud tribute night in Camden, why the Spice Girls were a huge inspiration, and how Drag Race unexpectedly transformed her career. She reflects on competing on the show, returning for Global All Stars, and navigating a drag scene that has become increasingly competitive.  The conversation also explores the reality behind the glamour — the graft required to build a career after Drag Race, handling social media criticism, and staying visible in a fast-moving entertainment world.  Kitty also shares highlights from her career so far, including reaching the final of Celebrity MasterChef, performing in the West End production Death Drop, and touring the UK with fellow Drag Race star Cheryl Hole in their live show “The Cheryl & Kitty Show.” With the London Marathon just days away, Kitty also talks about how swimming, running and fitness have become an important part of her life alongside performing. If you’d like to support Kitty’s fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK, or see her live on tour in The Cheryl & Kitty Show, you can find links below or via our linktr.ee/stagedoorathletic Donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK - https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/kitty-scott-claus Book tickets for The Cheryl & Kitty Show - https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-cheryl-kitty-show/ Like, follow and share your Marathon memories @StageDoorAthletic #KittyScottClaus #DragRaceUK #LondonMarathon #CelebrityMasterChef #CherylAndKittyShow Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Guests: Kitty Scott-Claus Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron Stage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Ltd PRS Licence: LC-002182 Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts. Published by RiversideFM 5, 6, 7, 8 - Steps ℗ 1998 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited Islands In the Stream - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton ℗ Compilation 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

    27 min
  5. 120. The London Marathon with Kitty Scott-Claus & Bob Diggles - Part 1

    14 Apr

    120. The London Marathon with Kitty Scott-Claus & Bob Diggles - Part 1

    The London Marathon is just around the corner, and in this special two-part series from The Clubhouse, Rob is joined by two brilliant guests to explore the challenge of running the famous 26.2 miles. First up is Drag Race UK superstar Kitty Scott-Claus, who will be lining up in Greenwich next weekend to run the London Marathon for the second time, raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Kitty shares the story behind her marathon preparation — from the training and motivation to the nerves that come with taking on one of the world’s most iconic races. Joining the conversation is Stage Door Athletic favourite Bob Diggles, producer of our upcoming World Cup coverage and a five-time London Marathon finisher, who brings some invaluable experience to the table. Bob shares his five top tips for tackling the marathon, offering practical advice for anyone preparing to run the race themselves. Whether you’re running the London Marathon, supporting friends along the route, or simply fascinated by the theatre of endurance sport, this episode offers a brilliant mix of entertainment, insight and practical wisdom ahead of race day. In Part Two next week, Kitty stays in The Clubhouse as we dive deeper into her career - from her journey into drag and life in the Drag Race Runiverse. To support Kitty’s fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK, or see her live on tour in The Cheryl & Kitty Show, click below or linktr.ee/stagedoorathletic Donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK - https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/kitty-scott-claus Book tickets for The Cheryl & Kitty Show - https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-cheryl-kitty-show/ Like, follow and share your Marathon memories @StageDoorAthletic #LondonMarathon #MarathonTraining #RunningCommunity #KittyScottClaus #DragRaceUK #AlzheimersResearchUK #MarathonTips Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Guests: Kitty Scott-Claus & Bob Diggles Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron @jackloxton1  @robshawcameron @kittyscottclaus Stage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Ltd PRS Licence: LC-002182 Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts. Published by RiversideFM Proud - Heather Small ℗ 2022 Heather Small Music Productions Limited The London Marathon Theme (From The Trap) - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra & Ron Goodwin ℗ 2022 Naxos Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) [2018 Remaster] -Kate Bush ℗ 2018 Noble & Brite Ltd

    1hr 7min
  6. 119. Up-lift-ing Conversations

    31 Mar

    119. Up-lift-ing Conversations

    This week, Rob takes to the mountains - not just for the skiing, but for something far less expected… the conversations. Broadcasting from Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, this episode explores the strange, fleeting intimacy of the ski lift - those suspended moments where you’re placed beside someone with nowhere to go and nothing to do but talk. From chance encounters to surprisingly honest exchanges, Rob captures a series of conversations high above the snow - moments of humour, reflection, connection and the occasional curveball - all shaped by the unique rhythm of the lift. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful parts of sport don’t happen in the action, but in the pauses in between. As winter begins to give way to spring, Rob also looks ahead to a new sporting season back home - from marathon runners taking to the streets to the first sounds of cricket on village greens - and reflects on how sport, like the seasons, is always in motion. A love letter to altitude, stillness, and the unexpected conversations that happen when you’re hanging in the air… waiting to come back down. Like, follow and subscribe! @StageDoorAthletic #RobShawCameron #JackLoxton #StageDoorAthletic #SportsPodcast #SportAndCulture #HumanConnection #TravelPodcast #OutdoorLife #StorytellingPodcast #SpringSport #FromTheMountains #SkiLiftStories #SkiLiftConversations #MountainMoments #SkiLife #AprèsSki #ValThorens #AlpsLife #ChairliftChats #LiftTalk  Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron @jackloxton1  @robshawcameron Stage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Ltd PRS Licence: LC-002182 Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts. Published by RiversideFM Ski Lift (feat. Oliver Liam & Mike Vigilante) - Heart & Music Cast ℗ 2025 Annie Brown Mountains (We Met) - Christine and the Queens ℗ 2021 Because Music

    33 min
  7. 118. Clubhouse Chat: Musical Interludes and Marvel

    10 Mar

    118. Clubhouse Chat: Musical Interludes and Marvel

    Jack and Rob are back in the Clubhouse, shooting the breeze once again. What begins as a casual catch-up quickly drifts - via the usual tangents - from Stoke-on-Trent to San Francisco, with a healthy dose of therapy and philosophy along the way as they chew over the ideas of fame and success in the acting world. From there the conversation takes a musical turn, with Rob insisting that Jack gives his very cheap guitar an outing and delivers a few twangs for the occasion. And of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without some Curling chat. Rob’s obsession reaches new heights as they dive into the announcement of a brand-new professional curling franchise The Rock League, set to hit the ice in Toronto very soon. Like, follow and subscribe! @StageDoorAthletic #RobShawCameron #JackLoxton #StageDoorAthletic #SportsPodcast #Curling #TheBeatles #Blackbird #StarTrek #Fame #Marvel #SanFrancisco #StokeOnTrent #RockLeague #NorthernUnited Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron @jackloxton1  @robshawcameron Stage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Ltd PRS Licence: LC-002182 Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts. Published by RiversideFM San Francisco - Stu Larsen ℗ 2014 Stu Larsen Blackbird - The Beatles ℗ 2009 Calderstone Productions Limited (a division of Universal Music Group)

    34 min
  8. 117. Rob’s Olympic Diary Pt.2

    24 Feb

    117. Rob’s Olympic Diary Pt.2

    That’s it… the Winter Olympics are over — and what a spectacular, sleep-destroying sporting festival it’s been. Rob reflects on the magic of Milano-Cortina 2026, the atmosphere, the drama, the memory making moments, and a genuinely historic Games for Team GB. From Matt Weston’s golden brilliance on the skeleton track to more curling tension than is medically advisable, Britain’s winter stars delivered in style. But watching from the sofa simply wasn’t enough… In part two of Rob’s Olympic diary, he heads to Cortina for a whirlwind immersion into the live Olympic experience - taking in curling at full volume, chatting with some London-based passionate Canadian sports fans, meeting Bruce Mouat’s mum (yes, really), crossing paths with USA Curling Secretary Dick Dawson, and then witnessing Matt Weston’s gold medal moment trackside. Because of course, this being the Olympics, things also got wonderfully weird. From penis injections, to curling disputes, broken medals, rogue animals, emotional interviews and gloriously surreal moments, Rob rounds up the strange, funny and unforgettable side of the Winter Games. Plus, a look ahead to the next Winter Olympics in the French Alps - a future edition already promising stunning venues, big ideas and a few intriguing twists. The Games may be over… but the stories most definitely are not, share your best Olympics moments, like, follow and subscribe! @StageDoorAthletic #RobShawCameron #StageDoorAthletic #StageDoorAthletic #SportsPodcast #OlympicPodcast #WinterOlympics #MilanoCortina2026 #TeamGB #BritishAthletes #WinterSport #Curling #OlympicCurling #CurlingFans #BruceMouat #SportsTravel #USACurling Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron @jackloxton1  @robshawcameron @thecourtofjames  Stage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Ltd PRS Licence: LC-002182 Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts. Published by RiversideFM Turandot: Nessun Dorma - Andrea Bocelli, Coro de la Comunitat Valenciana, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana & Zubin Mehta ℗ 2014 Decca Music Group Limited Nothing Is Impossible - Mariah Carey ℗ 2025 MARIAH under exclusive license to gamma.

    49 min
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FAN48 is a documentary-style World Cup podcast from Stage Door Athletic. Across six weeks in summer 2026, host Rob Shaw Cameron travels through the USA, Mexico and Canada with one mission: to meet a fan from each of the 48 competing nations. From stadiums and fan parks to bars, homes and city streets, FAN48 tells the human story of football’s biggest tournament through identity, belonging, ritual, rivalry, family, memory and the unexpected encounters that happen when the world gathers around the same game. No pundits. No players. Just people. Hosted by actor, presenter and Stage Door Athletic host Rob Shaw Cameron.

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  • Creator
    [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcasts
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