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Join Jody, Bayo, and Guests each fortnight (Or so) as they discuss athletics' hot topics, cover live events, and host stars of the sport in longer interview specials. Hit 'subscribe', give us a rating, and join in the conversation on:  IG/Threads @BackstraightBoysPodcast. 

  1. The Sensational Sunday: Toruń Review Edition

    6D AGO

    The Sensational Sunday: Toruń Review Edition

    Send us Fan Mail The GB Golden Girls and ever dependable Mr Kerr did Team GB proud at the World Indoors.  And so did Bayo. With Jody is sunning himself in Argentina Bayo had to interview the stars  in Toruń solo for the very first time. Luckily he was up to the job and on this review episode you’ll hear from Keely, Molly, Georgia, Josh, Tom, Chase, Luvo and MORE!!!  We also discuss the single most exciting event in British Athletics since Roger Bannister’s 4 minute mile!!! Like we needed any more reason to discuss the relay team variations.     Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.  Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at  Twitter - (@BackstraightB)  Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    1h 29m
  2. The Toruń World Indoor Preview with Jo Mersh

    MAR 18

    The Toruń World Indoor Preview with Jo Mersh

    Send a text Two in a week!!! 🤯 Bayo’s off to Toruń for the World Indoors so we’ve invited our OG track bestie and 2004 WI 800m bronze medalist Jo Mersh to join us all the way from New Zealand.  We cover all the events that we’re most looking forward this week in Poland including discussion about Mondo, Keely, Yulimar and more!!!   Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.  Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at  Twitter - (@BackstraightB)  Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    1h 18m
  3. 200th Episode - The Irish Athletics Special Edition

    MAR 13

    200th Episode - The Irish Athletics Special Edition

    Send us Fan Mail It's been a while. Huge apologies for our two month absence but we're back with a banger. For our 200th Episode we are celebrating the long awaited arrival of our new passports with an Irish Athletics Special. We're determined to be the best new fans possible so have invited Irish athletics luminaries from all generations to give us tips. King of the Irish Athleticos Seamus Carey is here to explain the huge surge in fans appearing on our TV screen over the last few years. 2006 World Indoor 60mh champ Derval O'Rourke tells us all about the new crop of athletes that we can now support. 1983 World 5000m Champion Eamonn Coughlan takes us on a history lesson and gives us lots of homework. And lastly 400m sensation Rhasidat Adeleke joins us all the way from Texas to tell us about her upcoming season. Something for everyone or as Dana would say 'All Kinds of Everything'.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.  Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at  Twitter - (@BackstraightB)  Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    1h 28m
  4. The Dan Brown Sport 2026 Preview Edition with Dan Peachey and Chris Brown Sport

    JAN 14

    The Dan Brown Sport 2026 Preview Edition with Dan Peachey and Chris Brown Sport

    Send us Fan Mail A new year is upon us and we meet up with some of our Athletico besties to take a look at what’s coming up in 2026. With Champs galore, exciting events and favourite athletes to cheer on we chose our highlight of the upcoming season and make some random prediction for a jam packed T&F calendar.   Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.  Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at  Twitter - (@BackstraightB)  Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    1h 28m
  5. Backstraight End of Year Review 2025

    12/27/2025

    Backstraight End of Year Review 2025

    Send us Fan Mail The gang’s all here and we’re joined by LOADS of Backstraight’s nearest and dearest to review a jam packed 2025. From Apeldoorn to Tokyo with a detour through Götzis and Zurich we try and  remember it all as we highlight our favourite moments of the year 🤩 Big thanks to Jaz and all our special guests.   Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.  Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at  Twitter - (@BackstraightB)  Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    1h 39m
  6. The Rise (And Fall) Edition with Abigail Pawlett

    11/19/2025

    The Rise (And Fall) Edition with Abigail Pawlett

    Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by Heptathlon sensation Abigail Pawlett to chat about her stunning 2025 season and how that fall at the WC’s is motivating her into 2026   Also JAZ IS BACK to tell us all about her post Tokyo adventures and how Team GB has lost out on another Heptathlon star   We all discuss the recent news and gossip in the track world from Olympic timetables to potential drug scandals and our very special new T-shirts    Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.  Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at  Twitter - (@BackstraightB)  Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    1h 9m
  7. The Girl Group Fantasy Edition with Seamus Derbyshire

    11/07/2025

    The Girl Group Fantasy Edition with Seamus Derbyshire

    Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by 400h star Seamus Derbyshire to talk about his breakout season, surprise relay success and how being his authentic self has rejuvenated his career.  We also fill you in on our guest appearance at The British Athletics Supporters Club annual get together and bemoan the inevitable mess that is World Athletics AOY award 🙄   Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.  Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at  Twitter - (@BackstraightB)  Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    55 min
  8. The Hit Me With Your Best Shot Edition with Scott Lincoln

    10/23/2025

    The Hit Me With Your Best Shot Edition with Scott Lincoln

    Send us Fan Mail After a lot of hand wringing about Team GB's showing in Tokyo we've decided to look on the bright side and celebrate some of our positive performances.  We're joined by World Champ finalist Scot Lincoln to celebrate his great season,  recent move to Australia and potential new Sumo career. We also discuss Femke Bol's shock move to the 800m and propose the idea of BSB merch!!!  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.  Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at  Twitter - (@BackstraightB)  Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

    58 min
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Join Jody, Bayo, and Guests each fortnight (Or so) as they discuss athletics' hot topics, cover live events, and host stars of the sport in longer interview specials. Hit 'subscribe', give us a rating, and join in the conversation on:  IG/Threads @BackstraightBoysPodcast. 

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