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Headfirst

hummel•hummel.net
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Headfirst /ˈhedˈfɜrst/: To dive fearlessly into the unknown; to push the norm to new frontiers; to overcome the most challenging crises.

Headfirst is a podcast series from the Danish sportswear brand, hummel, about the people who choose to overcome boundaries. Hosted by Andrew Davidson.
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Episodes

The Weight of a Star

From being played in dimly lit basements to tournaments held in large arenas, Counter-strike: Global Offensive suddenly transformed. Prizemoney reached six-figure levels and the players became overnight stars. Lukas 'Gla1ve' Rossander and his team, Astralis, were there from the beginning, as the game they loved transitioned from a hobby to a career, and fans, fame and fortune became a part of their lives. But what happens when a hobby turns into a job and – more importantly – when the weight of ...

Oct 25, 2022•34 min

Fighting to... Live (4:4)

August, 2021. Years have passed since Khalida Popal fled Afghanistan for the second time in her life, but her involvement with her home country hasn't waned. This is all put to an overwhelming test, as the Taliban make their way back to Kabul with a ferocious force to once again rule the country. A plan is quickly set in motion to get the current women's national football team out of the country to safety. It's a mission that involves - amongst others - a former US marine/football coach, an Aust...

Aug 15, 2022•33 min

Fighting to... Survive (3:4)

Khalida Popal has gained the momentum to speak out against the injustice and oppression that she and many other women feel at the time in Afghanistan. Football has propelled her forward and given her a platform that she is not afraid to use in the slightest. But it comes at a price, and Khalida finds herself the target of many enemies. In the end it becomes too dangerous and with the help of hummel and Christian Stadil she flees to India before she ends up at refugee camp in Denmark. But even th...

May 18, 2022•19 min

Fighting to... Play (2:4)

After several years as refugees in Pakistan, Khalida Popal and her family are able to return to their home in Afghanistan. During her years away from home she found football, not only as a sport, but as a way to escape the harsh realities of war. She continues to play the sport she cherishes so much, but even though the Taliban have been chased way, the general population isn't exactly pleased with women playing sport. Nonetheless, she is successful in getting the Afghanistan women's national fo...

Apr 13, 2022•22 min

Fighting to... Stay (1:4)

Khalida Popal fought for something that many of us take for granted: being able to play football. But Khalida’s story is about more than just kicking a ball around. It is about fighting for your right to exist and fighting for freedom in a country marred by decades of war and internal conflict. Through football, Khalida finds her voice, as well as a tool for peaceful protest. In the first episode of "Fighting to...", we start at the beginning in Afghanistan where Khalida was born. With the count...

Mar 15, 2022•24 min

Summer of 2021: Denmark vs England - Unforgettable

Wembley Stadium. Glorious, legendary Wembley Stadium. After a bit of banter back and forth in the media, the Danish team is now facing their biggest challenge yet. Every other game has either been at home or on neutral ground, but this time, here in the semifinals, it's against England at Wembley Stadium. Mikkel Damsgaard and the Danes are facing a very strong opponent. A team that hasn't conceded even one goal during the tournament. A team that - because of Covid19 restrictions - almost has a s...

Feb 14, 2022•31 min

Summer of 2021: Denmark vs Czech Republic - Relief

If the team felt like they were far away from home when they played in Amsterdam, they weren't prepared for their game against the Czech Republic that's going to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan. The stadium could very well be a pressure cooker as the sweltering heat in the Azerbaijani capital comes down hard on Thomas Delaney and the rest of the players. There's nothing else to do but play football and try to forget everything else, but there's no doubt about it: this game means everything. If th...

Feb 14, 2022•25 min

Summer of 2021: Denmark vs Wales - Perfect

The Danish team is on to the next round, and this time they don't have the benefit of playing in a stadium at home in front of a friendly crowd. In Amsterdam, Holland the Danes are set to meet Wales, a team that like Denmark has had its ups and downs in the group stages. But they're a strong team, and if Andreas Skov Olsen and the rest of the team want to go through to the next round they need to be focused, especially on the Welsh captain, Gareth Bale. In Denmark Smilla Gad Hvas is more preoccu...

Feb 14, 2022•20 min

Summer of 2021: Denmark vs Russia - Crucial

Denmark's final game in the group stages is important for a number of reasons. First of all, if they don't beat Russia the fairy tale is over before it even started. Second of all, the Danes aren't exactly masters of their own fate, because the other game in their group, Belgium vs Finland, will decide if they advance or not, even if they win against Russia. For Allan Boserup, who's been to quite a number of games, this match is of particular significance. Daniel Wass is ready to give it all he'...

Jan 14, 2022•23 min

Summer of 2021: Denmark vs Belgium - Family

In the days after the match against Finland players and fans alike are still in shock from the experience. It's going to take a lot of effort to get back on the pitch. Coach of the team, Kasper Hjulmand, knows that it's hard to go out and fight again, but nevertheless that's what they have to do. Not only that but the Danish team is squaring off against their toughest opponent in their group: Belgium. Come along for the ride as Pierre-Emile Højbjerg takes you through the match in detail, while a...

Jan 14, 2022•24 min

Summer of 2021: Denmark vs Finland - Rollercoaster

In the first episode of the six part series, we start off with the Denmark National Football team's defining match against Finland. A match to be played at home at Parken in Copenhagen and football fans are once again allowed into the stands. The weather is perfect, summer is here. What started out as a celebration of football and things turning back to they way before, instead turns into a devastating experience for players, fans in the stadium and for the people watching it elsewhere. Hear the...

Jan 14, 2022•19 min
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