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On todays’s podcast, Oli talks to internet entrepreneur and strength and conditioning coach James de Lacey.
On today’s podcats they discuss

James’ career as a trainer and strength coach

The basics of strength and conditioning - why do pro’s do it, why should you do it?

S&C for kids in sport. When is the right time?

How to start a S&C programme and what it might entail

Performance-enhancing drugs and the shady side of pro sport

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On today’s Sporting Blog podcast Oli Harris talks with Jacob Pritchard-Webb, ex-jockey turned international bloodstock agent,

On today’s podcast they discuss

Racing in France

The life of a bloodstock agent

Differences between French and UK racing

Living with a life-changing injury

General discussion about the state of British racing

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Read Jacob’s guide to French Racing on The Sporting Blog

Oli talks to legendary super agent Leigh Steinberg about the possibility of an NFL franchise in London, and the chance of London hosting the Superbowl.

On today's podcast Oli & Leigh discuss;

Intro to Leigh's career

How the NFL London games have been received back in the US

The suitability of London for a full-time NFL franchise

The possibility of playing America's showpiece sports event, The Superbowl, in London

How the NFL has changed for the better and the worse over the last 40 years
About Leigh Steinberg

Premier sports agent, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment Holdings, is best known for his work building athletes into stand-alone brands.

He is often credited as the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire.

Leigh has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, and golf, including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times in conjunction with 62 total first-round picks.

With an unrivalled history of record-setting contracts, Leigh has secured over $4 billion for his 300+ pro-athlete clients and directed more than $750 million to various charities around the world.

Over the course of his career, Leigh has been featured on numerous national television programs, including 60 Minutes, Larry King Live, The Today Show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and many more.

He has been profiled in a host of magazines, including Business Week, Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, People, Forbes, Playboy, GQ, and FHM. He currently resides in Newport Beach, CA.

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Rugby Writer Sam Peters joins Oli on the podcast to discuss his new book, Concussed.
Concussed shines a light on the 'elephant in the room' of the sport of Rugby Union, that elephant being head injuires.

As a new film 'Local Heroes' is launched, one of the stars of the all conquering Nottingham Forest team of the late 70's and early 80's talks to The Sporting Blog.

Oli talks to the amazing Ali Speechly about all things coaching, football, life and of course, her favourite dog.