Sport and Life

Teddy Draper
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Teddy Draper, UK sports broadcaster and fitness trainer, chats to people from the world of sport, health and fitness, business and more.

  1. 4H AGO

    England Croquet Player James Death

    I’ve been a sports journalist for more than 20 years. But until the past few weeks I had no clue about croquet! England star James Death certainly helped me get a grasp of the basics and I hope you’ll find this educational too. I had a tryout on the courts with James recently and great to pick his brains again here. Fantastic to discover the Croquet England office - where James works - is located in my hometown of Cheltenham. It’s quite a complex sport - but as it nails the Triple Tonic pillars of health: fresh air, movement and conversation. I can see it would be a fantastic hobby. Let me know your thoughts. If you’re in Cheltenham and want to take a look: https://cheltenhamcroquet.org ***************** Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-street Info on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.uk For 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

    27 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Martin Middleton: Race Car Mechanic and Translator to F1 Great Juan Manuel Fangio

    Merry Christmas! I hope you and your’s have had a good holiday season! I believe this will be a warming, nostalgic conversation to entertain you in this downtime. Martin Middleton, a racing car fanatic has lived a remarkable life working on race cars as a mechanic and a remarkable spell as companion/translator to Formula One Legend Juan Manuel Fangio.  I hope you enjoy this one.  Go well and keep moving in 2026! If you need any help with getting more active drop me a note - Teddy@drapermedia.co.uk Best wishes, Teddy ********** Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-street Info on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.uk For 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

    35 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Football Writer Jon Palmer on Cheltenham Town FC and Cameroon

    JP joins the show once more to update on Cheltenham Football Club's rejuvenated season, look ahead to a big FA Cup showdown with Leicester plus reflects on his soft spot for Cameroon with AFCON upon us.

    30 min

  4. DEC 22

    Boxer Jack Bannister: Gloucester's Cruiserweight Southern Area Champion

    A compelling conversation with Jack Bannister - a Cruiserweight boxer from Gloucester who won the Southern Area title in November 2025. Jack talks about falling in love with the sport, his frustration at trying to find opponents and his ambitions for the future. Jack's sparred some big names and talks about the challenge of going into another fighter's camp. Also discuss his day job as an electrician and why representing his home city means so much to him. ************ Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-street Info on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.uk For 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

    30 min

  5. DEC 19

    Ash Loveridge Editor of Stroud Times on Robbie Savage's success with Forest Green Rovers FC

    I hope you enjoy this uplifting conversation with Ash Loveridge as much as I did. Ash is a seasoned sports journalist who is approaching the 5th year of running the independent website https://stroudtimes.com In this episode we talk about how former Premier League footballer and Wales international Robbie Savage has helped lift Forest Green Rovers on and off the pitch. We also talk about the continued growth of Stroud Times and people's hunger for local news and sports coverage in an age where traditional outlets are under the pump.

    34 min

  6. DEC 15

    Dr Laura O'Loghlen on Winter Health

    Dr Laura O'Loghlen is a GP and private doctor in Cheltenham - co-founding Montpellier Medical in the heart of the town (https://www.montpelliermedical.co.uk) In this conversation we covered some key areas of how to stay healthy in winter including: * Modifying our physical output if fatigued/sleepy in the dark days of mid winter. * Sleep (and screens) * Alcohol * Vitamin D * Vitamin B12 * Relating to vitamin levels - the importance of blood tests. * Daylight * Socialising * Flu (and how this year's vaccine may have been dodged by the prevalent strain in the UK) I found this a really useful and practicable chat - and fun! Let me know what you think. *************** Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-street Info on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.uk For 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

    32 min

  7. DEC 12

    Gloucester's Mark Weir: UFC Fighter Turned Trainer

    Mark Weir is not far off 60, but you’d never guess it! A UFC pioneer and Gloucestershire legend , 'The Wizard' recorded a 10-second KO win in the inaugural UFC in London in 2002 - he still trains, eats and sleeps like a Champion and is a bundle of energy and enthusiasm.  In this conversation we discuss a coming-of-age year for his charge Christian Leroy Duncan who recorded three victories in the UFC to move to a 13-2 record and showed potential to be a championship contender.  Mark reflects on the incredible growth of the UFC and the money and prestige that’s now up for grabs for fighters like Christian.  We also talk about his continued work training aspiring pros and everyday people at Range Martial Arts Academy in Gloucester. https://www.facebook.com/RangeMartialArtsAcademy/?locale=en_GB Mark tells me why MMA is the sport to choose for self-defence. We also discuss Mark’s secrets to longevity and health - the importance of movement and his adherence to a daily fast.  *********** Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-street Info on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.uk For 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

    36 min

  8. DEC 8

    Andy Tucker: Ex Pro Footballer & Football Coaching Business Owner

    Andy Tucker is a football legend where I live in Cheltenham - an ex player for Cheltenham Town FC and Gloucester City, he created soccer schools that are famous in the this part of the world. And through his national franchise supa strikers Tuxs is helping kids as young as two learn the ropes of the beautiful game. Great to talk football and business with this passionate man. If you’re looking to coach kids in that 2-7 age bracket and need a little help, Tuxs has an entire system in place and can help you get started: https://www.supastrikers.co.uk ***** Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-street Info on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.uk For 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

    34 min
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About

Teddy Draper, UK sports broadcaster and fitness trainer, chats to people from the world of sport, health and fitness, business and more.

Information

  • Creator
    Teddy Draper
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    487
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Teddy Draper
  • Show Website
    Sport and Life

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