The Women in Sport Podcast

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The Women in Sport podcast brings together insight, advice and expertise from across the sector to discuss the issues and topics you think are important and affecting women and girls in the UK. Join the conversation on social media and follow us @womeninsport_uk Donate to Women in Sport online.

  1. Offscript and Onside with Brian Moore and Maggie Alphonsi MBE

    SEP 25

    Offscript and Onside with Brian Moore and Maggie Alphonsi MBE

    In this episode of our Women's Rugby World Cup series, there’s less Carter and more Moore. With Jim on holiday, Brian chats to rugby royalty Maggie Alphonsi MBE. Get the lowdown on preparing for a World Cup final and friendly rivalry about their respective international careers.     About Women in Sport    Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls. At its heart lies a deep understanding of the needs of women and girls in relation to sport and a passion to address the stubborn gender inequalities that still exist.    Based on expert insight, Women in Sport challenges the system, offers solutions and inspires change. Not only do we believe in girls and women having access to fair and safe sport for the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits it offers, but we care about this because it can address health inequalities and help society to thrive.    We continue to build strong partnerships with the corporate, sports and leisure sectors, grow our influence in parliament and develop powerful projects. By doing so we have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife.    Follow us  Website – Women in Sport – Home  Instagram – @womeninsport_uk  LinkedIn – @Women in Sport    Acknowledgments    Thank you to VeePod for the technical help and use of the studio to record this podcast.    Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo

    39 min
  2. Off Script on Onside with Jim Carter and Brian Moore | Episode 3 featuring Deborah Griffin

    SEP 19

    Off Script on Onside with Jim Carter and Brian Moore | Episode 3 featuring Deborah Griffin

    In this episode of our Women's Rugby World Cup series, Brian and Jim sit down with Deborah Griffin, Co-Founder of the first Women's Rugby World Cup tournament in 1991 and current President of the Rugby Football Union About Women in Sport Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls. At its heart lies a deep understanding of the needs of women and girls in relation to sport and a passion to address the stubborn gender inequalities that still exist. Based on expert insight, Women in Sport challenges the system, offers solutions and inspires change. Not only do we believe in girls and women having access to fair and safe sport for the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits it offers, but we care about this because it can address health inequalities and help society to thrive. We continue to build strong partnerships with the corporate, sports and leisure sectors, grow our influence in parliament and develop powerful projects. By doing so we have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife. Follow us Instagram – @womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – @Women in Sport Acknowledgments Thank you to VeePod for the technical help and use of the studio to record this podcast. Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo

    40 min
  3. Off Script on Onside with Jim Carter and Brian Moore | Episode 2 featuring Tonia Antoniazzi MP

    SEP 12

    Off Script on Onside with Jim Carter and Brian Moore | Episode 2 featuring Tonia Antoniazzi MP

    In this episode of our Women's Rugby World Cup series, Brian and Jim discuss what they've enjoyed in the tournament so far, and speak to ex-Welsh rugby player and Gower MP Tonia Antoniazzi about how far women's rugby has come. About Women in Sport Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls. At its heart lies a deep understanding of the needs of women and girls in relation to sport and a passion to address the stubborn gender inequalities that still exist. Based on expert insight, Women in Sport challenges the system, offers solutions and inspires change. Not only do we believe in girls and women having access to fair and safe sport for the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits it offers, but we care about this because it can address health inequalities and help society to thrive. We continue to build strong partnerships with the corporate, sports and leisure sectors, grow our influence in parliament and develop powerful projects. By doing so we have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife. Follow us Website – Women in Sport – Home Instagram – @womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – @Women in Sport Acknowledgments Thank you to VeePod for the technical help and use of the studio to record this podcast. Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo

    39 min
  4. Off-Script and Onside with Jim Carter and Brian Moore | Episode 1 featuring Lisa O'Keefe

    AUG 22

    Off-Script and Onside with Jim Carter and Brian Moore | Episode 1 featuring Lisa O'Keefe

    Welcome to our new Women's Rugby World Cup series, Off-Script and Onside, hosted by actor and sports fan Jim Carter, alongside ex-England rugby player Brian Moore. In this episode, Brian and Jim look ahead to the Women's Rugby World Cup, and with their guest and ex-Scotland rugby player Lisa O'Keefe, discuss what they're hoping for the tournament. About Women in Sport Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls. At its heart lies a deep understanding of the needs of women and girls in relation to sport and a passion to address the stubborn gender inequalities that still exist. Based on expert insight, Women in Sport challenges the system, offers solutions and inspires change. Not only do we believe in girls and women having access to fair and safe sport for the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits it offers, but we care about this because it can address health inequalities and help society to thrive. We continue to build strong partnerships with the corporate, sports and leisure sectors, grow our influence in parliament and develop powerful projects. By doing so we have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife. Follow us Website – Women in Sport – Home Instagram – @womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – Women in Sport Acknowledgments Thank you to VeePod for the technical help and use of the studio to record this podcast. Edited and mixed by Steven George. Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo

    30 min
  5. Black British Girls and Grassroots Sport

    MAR 7

    Black British Girls and Grassroots Sport

    This is part two of our two-episode deep dive into why Black British girls fall out of love with sport at such an alarming rate. Black girls tell us that they want sport to be a ‘safe space’ where they really belong and fit in, but the older they get, the more challenging they find it to continue. Too often they feel unwelcome, singled out and having to contend with racist stereotyping. In part one, we looked at elite sport. In this episode, our focus is on the grass roots. Presenter: Julia George, journalist, broadcaster and former gymnast Guests: Lee Bailey is a community engagement manager at the Black Swimming Association, which was founded in 2020 to address a lack of water confidence and skills and reduce drowning among racially diverse communities especially Black Brits.   Bunmi Durowoju is a presenter and leader in tech, a mum of four and a rugby coach and player. Joanne Oguntimehin is an associate director at Humankind Research. Humankind conducted our qualitative research with Black British teenage girls, which has inspired this podcast. About Women in Sport Because women and girls belong DONATE and support our work here Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls. At its heart lies a deep understanding of the needs of women and girls in relation to sport and a passion to address the stubborn gender inequalities that still exist. Based on expert insight, Women in Sport challenges the system, offers solutions and inspires change. Not only do we believe in girls and women having access to fair and safe sport for the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits it offers, but we care about this because it can address health inequalities and help society to thrive. We continue to build strong partnerships with the corporate, sports and leisure sectors, grow our influence in parliament and develop powerful projects. By doing so we have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife. Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Acknowledgments Thank you to Whistledown Productions for the technical help and use of the studio to record this podcast. Edited and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo

    33 min
  6. Black British Girls and Elite Sport

    MAR 7

    Black British Girls and Elite Sport

    In the next couple of episodes, we’re focussing on the needs and experiences of Black teenage girls. Our research shows that they have some of the most positive attitudes to and aspirations in sport. 60 per cent of Black girls aged 13-24 dream of reaching the top in sport, compared to 33 per cent of White British girls. And yet Black girls are the least physically active groups of girls. Our latest research - to be published in the spring of 2025 - includes the testimonies of black girls, including, crucially, those who have fallen out of love with sport. We want to know why. And what we can do to prevent this. Presenter:  Julia George, journalist, broadcaster, and former gymnast  Guests: Yasmin Clarke started as a bright young tennis star, progressed into coaching and now works as a commentator and counsellor for the Lawn Tennis Association.  Kadeena Cox OBE has won multiple gold medals in athletics and cycling across three Paralympic Games from 2016 to 2024. Danielle Hogan is the diversity and belonging lead for England Netball. She was a junior England netballer herself and now coaches the under 17s at Birmingham Panthers in the NSL.  About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and its vision is that no-one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport and exercise.  Recognising that gender stereotypes and institutional bias are holding women back in life and in sport, the charity’s purpose is to give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part and inspire her to do so. If you love what our charity stands for, please do consider making a donation by clicking here. Any donations made before 31 March 2025 will be doubled by a generous donor to mark our 40th Anniversary. Find out more about us here Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Thank you to Whistledown Productions for the use of the studio to record this podcast. Recorded and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo

    35 min
  7. 40th Anniversary Conference - Highlights - Part 2

    12/20/2024

    40th Anniversary Conference - Highlights - Part 2

    In November 2024 Women in Sport held our 40th anniversary conference in London. In this episode of the podcast we’ll hear further highlights from the event, featuring a discussion chaired by Dame Katherine Grainger, the new Chair of the British Olympic Association. Nick Read, managing director of Vitality Programme Caroline Hawkings, Chief Talent Officer at Savanta Dan Frumkin, CEO of Metro Bank Viki Monk, The Collective at Wasserman These four senior figures in the business world talk about how they have put sport at the heart of their corporate agendas. The episode is introduced by the journalist and former gymnast Julia George. **** About Women in Sport Because women and girls belong DONATE and support our work here Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls. At its heart lies a deep understanding of the needs of women and girls in relation to sport and a passion to address the stubborn gender inequalities that still exist. Based on expert insight, Women in Sport challenges the system, offers solutions and inspires change. Not only do we believe in girls and women having access to fair and safe sport for the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits it offers, but we care about this because it can address health inequalities and help society to thrive. We continue to build strong partnerships with the corporate, sports and leisure sectors, grow our influence in parliament and develop powerful projects. By doing so we have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife. Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Acknowledgments Thank you to the Royal Institute of British Architects for hosting our conference. Thank you to Vitality, Metro Bank and Wasserman for their generous sponsorship of the event. Edited and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo

    24 min
  8. 40th Anniversary Conference - Highlights - Part 1

    12/19/2024

    40th Anniversary Conference - Highlights - Part 1

    In November 2024 Women in Sport held our 40th anniversary conference in London. In this episode of the podcast we’ll hear some highlights from the event, featuring a discussion chaired by Julia George with three high-profile women in sport, talking about their vision for the future – and what makes them mad about the lack of progress towards true equality. Paula Dunn MBE is the first female head coach appointed by UK Athletics Lisa O’Keefe MBE is the Secretary General of the International Working Group on Women and Sport Kelly Simmonds OBE spent thirty years at the Football Association, latterly as the director of the women’s professional game All of them faced down some kind of prejudice, misogyny or discrimination on their way to the top. **** About Women in Sport Because women and girls belong DONATE and support our work here Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls. At its heart lies a deep understanding of the needs of women and girls in relation to sport and a passion to address the stubborn gender inequalities that still exist. Based on expert insight, Women in Sport challenges the system, offers solutions and inspires change. Not only do we believe in girls and women having access to fair and safe sport for the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits it offers, but we care about this because it can address health inequalities and help society to thrive. We continue to build strong partnerships with the corporate, sports and leisure sectors, grow our influence in parliament and develop powerful projects. By doing so we have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife. Follow Us Instagram – Instagram.com/womeninsport_uk X – x.com/womeninsport_uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/women-in-sport TikTok – tiktok.com/@womeninsport Acknowledgments Thank you to the Royal Institute of British Architects for hosting our conference. Thank you to Vitality, Metro Bank and Wasserman for their generous sponsorship of the event. Edited and mixed by Steven George Music: Luna Cantina - A Huevo

    30 min
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The Women in Sport podcast brings together insight, advice and expertise from across the sector to discuss the issues and topics you think are important and affecting women and girls in the UK. Join the conversation on social media and follow us @womeninsport_uk Donate to Women in Sport online.

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