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Football, Feminism & Everything in Between

Alastair Campbell & Grace Campbellwww.pinkprotest.org
Football and feminism are both huge parts of our culture and everyday lives, but rarely have they been brought together and forced to get along.In this podcast, comedian and feminist activist Grace Campbell, and her father, that well-known guy from politics, Alastair Campbell, bring Grace’s obsession of feminism, and Alastair’s obsession of football together to create what they hope is a fun and thought provoking podcast.Each week they’ll be joined by people from varying industries to chat football, feminism, and everything in between. The guests will vary from football (Burnley manager Sean Dyche) to feminism (countdown star Rachel Riley) to anything else in between (Ed Miliband, Kelly Holmes, and Josh Widdecombe).*ABOUT THE HOSTS *Grace Campbell is a comedian and activist who is fast making a name for herself as a feisty feminist stand-up. Grace is currently writing her debut solo-show to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. The show, Why I’m Never Going Into Politics, tells Grace’s story of growing up in politics and why she feels her life so far has meant she could never be a politician. As an activist, Grace co-founded the feminist, law-changing, activist collective, the Pink Protest.Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications. Alastair is a lifelong Burnley fan and sometimes even a pundit for Burnley FC. Alastair is still very active in politics, mainly focussing his energy on mental health causes, and trying to stop Brexit. He is very excited to be venturing into the podcast world with his daughter.

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Episodes

7: The Gabby Logan One at the Women’s World Cup...

This episode, with presenter and ex-gymnast, Gabby Logan, was recorded last week in Paris, during the Women’s World Cup. Gabby is in France presenting the BBC broadcasting of the women’s world cup, as part of the BBC’s Change the Game campaign. Gabby has played a huge part in moving sports broadcasting closer to being more gender balanced. In this fascinating episode, the three discuss the way that women’s football is moving into the mainstreams, Gabby’s childhood with a famous footballing fathe...

Jun 26, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6: The Maro Itoje One...

Grace and Alastair Campbell sit down with 25-year-old rugby player, Maro Itoje. Maro is expected to be one of the big stars in the World Cup in Japan later this year. He plays for Saracens, England, and has also played for the British and Irish Lions. In this episode, Maro, Grace & Alastair discuss private schools, the true meaning of feminism, racism in sport, and Maro’s potential future in politics. Produced by The Pink Protest with additional editing by Sarah Myles. Follow Alastair Campbe...

Jun 19, 201958 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5: The Ebony Rainford-Brent One...

Grace and Alastair Campbell sit down with an icon. Ebony Rainford-Brent Is a retired British cricketer, who was the first black woman to play for the England cricket team. During her playing career, she was also captain of the Surrey women's team. She now sits on the board at Surrey Cricket Club and is a pundit for the BBC’s flagship Test Match Special. Grace and Alastair chat to Ebony about her career, competing with your friends, and the loss of her elder Jay who was murdered when she was 5 ye...

Jun 12, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4: The Jamie Carragher One...

Grace and Alastair Campbell sit down with an absolute football legend. Jamie Carragher is a retired footballer who played as a defender for Premier League Club Liverpool in a hugely successful career which spanned over 17 years. Carragher is now a leading football pundit for Sky Sports. In this episode, Carragher discusses everything from mental health in the football industry, to why he’ll never be a manager, and how the aftermath of a very public spat he got in with a fan last year affected hi...

Jun 05, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3: The Rachel Riley One...

Alastair and Grace Campbell talk to television presenter, mathematician and Manchester United fan, Rachel Riley about football, feminism & everything in between. Produced by The Pink Protest with additional editing by Sarah Myles. Follow Alastair Campbell: https://twitter.com/campbellclaret Follow Grace Campbell: https://twitter.com/GraceCampbell & https://www.instagram.com/disgracecampbell/ Please remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast! The Pink Protest: https://www.pinkpro...

May 29, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2: The Ed Miliband One...

Alastair and Grace Campbell talk to former Labour Party leader and co-host of the 'Reasons to be Cheerful' podcast, Ed Miliband about football, feminism & everything in between. Produced by The Pink Protest with additional editing by Sarah Myles. Follow Alastair Campbell: https://twitter.com/campbellclaret Follow Grace Campbell: https://twitter.com/GraceCampbell & https://www.instagram.com/disgracecampbell/ Please remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast! The Pink Protest: htt...

May 24, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1: The Trailer

Welcome to Football, Feminism & Everything in Between .Football and feminism are both huge parts of our culture and everyday lives, but rarely have they been brought together and forced to get along. In this podcast, comedian and feminist activist Grace Campbell, and her father, that well-known guy from politics, Alastair Campbell, bring Grace’s obsession of feminism, and Alastair’s obsession of football together to create what they hope is a fun and thought provoking podcast. Each week they...

May 17, 20191 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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