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Life Beyond Sport

Life Beyond Sport is a new podcast that will see extraordinary figures from across society join host Nick Keller each week to discuss the impact that sport has had on their lives. Each guest brings to the table *three* key moments in sport that have shaped and defined their life journey; the kind of moments that unite us, challenge us, teach us and allow us to celebrate exceptional occasions with friends and family, across the world and across generations. Life Beyond Sport is more than a podcast though, it’s a reminder that across the world sport is used to support young and old and to bring communities together to effect change & impact around education, health & inclusion.
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Episodes

F1 Pundit Billy Monger

Listen to the latest episode of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by racing driver, F1 pundit and double amputee Billy Monger, who discusses the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

Aug 03, 202156 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Legendary broadcaster Jeremy Thompson's Annus Mirabilis

In this bonus episode, we reflect on one of the best stories told on Life Beyond Sport. Legendary broadcaster Jeremy Thompson recounts his experiences across an incredible year - 1984 - which saw him get a lot more than he bargained for... After reporting on the Los Angeles Olympic Games for ITV almost single-handedly, Thompson was sent to India to cover an England Test cricket tour. But in the process, the sports correspondent was drafted in to report on the assassination of an Indian Prime Min...

Jul 20, 202118 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Former Two-Weight World Champion Carl Frampton

Listen to the latest episode of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by former world champion boxer Carl Frampton as he discusses the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

Jul 12, 202157 minSeason 5Ep. 2

The 1st Anniversary Clip Show Special

365 days. 34 amazing guests. It's been a whirlwind year, with some of the world's most fascinating humans joining Life Beyond Sport to celebrate the three sporting moments that have shaped their lives. From politicians to Paralympians, Army generals to gangland leaders - we've had them all. To celebrate the podcast's birthday, this special episode will bring together some of the best moments, quotes and clips from the last year. Throughout the pod, we revisit the hardships of Tanayah Sam , Ebony...

Jun 28, 202157 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Historian & Writer Dan Jones

Listen to the latest episode of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Dan Jones - historian, writer, TV personality and journalist - as he discusses the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

May 16, 20211 hrSeason 4Ep. 8

World Rugby Hall of Famer Maggie Alphonsi

This week, host Nick Keller is joined by Maggie Alphonsi - former England flanker, Rugby World Cup winner, seven-time Six Nation champion and now RFU Council member - to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined her life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

May 09, 202151 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Britain's Most Decorated Female Olympian, Dame Katherine Grainger

Enjoy the latest episode of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Dame Katherine Grainger - five-time Olympic medallist, Chair of UK Sport and Chancellor of the University of Glasgow - to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined her life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Apr 25, 202150 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Activist & Filmmaker Kely Nascimento-Deluca

Join Kely Nascimento-Deluca - activist, filmmaker and the eldest daughter of Pelé - as she sits in with Nick Keller to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined her life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

Apr 18, 202150 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Legendary Boxing Promoter Frank Warren

Listen to the new episode of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by legendary boxing promoter Frank Warren to discuss his battle with COVID-19, the brilliance of British boxing and his own entrepreneurial upbringing - as well as the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/lice...

Apr 11, 202155 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Former England Cricket Captain Sir Andrew Strauss

Welcome back to Life Beyond Sport, where this week host Nick Keller is joined by Ashes winning captain Sir Andrew Strauss to discuss love, loss and the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

Mar 28, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 3

US Army General Martin Dempsey (Part Two)

It's Part Two of the special double-header to kick off Season 4 with decorated Army veteran, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chairman of USA Basketball, General Martin Dempsey, where he reveals the final sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Mar 22, 202140 minSeason 4Ep. 2

US Army General Martin Dempsey (Part One)

In part one of a special double-header to kick off Season 4, Nick Keller is joined by decorated Army veteran, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chairman of USA Basketball, General Martin Dempsey, to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Mar 14, 202136 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Rugby World Cup Winner & Broadcaster Will Greenwood

Enjoy the latest episode of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Will Greenwood, former England international, Rugby World Cup winner and now broadcaster to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Feb 08, 20211 hrSeason 3Ep. 8

Centre for Sports and Human Rights CEO & Former USWNT Star, Mary Harvey

Enjoy the latest episode of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Mary Harvey, FIFA Women's World Cup winner, Olympic Gold Medallist and now CEO of the Centre for Sports & Human Rights to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined her life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Jan 31, 202153 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Olympian, Journalist and Women's Sport Activist Donna de Varona

Enjoy the latest episode of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by two-time Olympic Gold Medallist, TV journalist and women's sport activist Donna de Varona to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined her life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Jan 25, 202153 minSeason 3Ep. 6

World Rugby CEO and former Racing Club player Brett Gosper

Enjoy the latest episode of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by former Racing Club de France star, current World Rugby CEO, and soon-to-be Head of the NFL in Europe and the UK, Brett Gosper, to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Jan 18, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair

Welcome back to Life Beyond Sport, where for the first episode of 2021 host Nick Keller is joined for a very special conversation by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Jan 10, 202135 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Former Lloyd's of London CEO Dame Inga Beale

Listen to the new season of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by the former CEO of Lloyd's of London, Dame Inga Beale, to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined her life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

Dec 13, 202056 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Author, Entrepreneur & Reformed Gang Member - Tanayah Sam

Listen to the new season of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by author, entrepreneur and ex-gang member Tanayah Sam to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

Dec 07, 202058 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Tech Entrepreneur and Sport for Peace Advocate, Chemi Peres

Welcome back to Season 3 of Life Beyond Sport, where in Episode 1 host Nick Keller is joined by Chemi Peres - the son of former President of Israel Shimon Peres and now both a tech entrepreneur and Chairman of the Peres Center for Sport & Innovation, to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https:/...

Nov 29, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Sport & Human Rights: Richard Lapchick

Listen to Episode 10, Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by human rights activist, writer, and sport for social good leader Richard Lapchick to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Nov 08, 202051 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Unilever CEO Alan Jope

Listen to Episode 9, Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Unilever CEO Alan Jope to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

Nov 01, 202059 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Olympic Champions Kate & Helen Richardson-Walsh

Listen to Episode 8, Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Kate & Helen Richardson-Walsh; Rio 2016 Gold medal winning hockey players and the first same-sex couple to be crowned Olympic Champions together, to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined their lives. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.o...

Oct 25, 202054 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Author & Business Guru David Meltzer

Listen to Episode 7, Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by author, sports marketeer and business guru David Meltzer to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/

Oct 18, 202042 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Former NFL Safety and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins

Listen to Episode 6, Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Brian Dawkins; one of the greatest safeties in NFL history, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and, most importantly as we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, a mental health advocate - to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https:...

Oct 11, 202058 minSeason 2Ep. 6

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Winner Ebony Rainford-Brent

Listen to Episode 5, Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Ebony Rainford-Brent; an ICC Women's Cricket World Cup winner, Sky Sports and BBC commentator, and the first black woman to play cricket for England to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined her life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/l...

Oct 04, 202053 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver

Listen to Episode 4, Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Tim Shriver; a member of the Kennedy family, Chairman of the Special Olympics and both a film producer and disability rights campaigner to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3....

Sep 28, 202050 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Journalist and Presenter Jeremy Thompson

Listen to Episode 3 of Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by legendary Sky News presenter and former ITV and BBC journalist Jeremy Thompson to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Sep 20, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow

Listen to Episode 2 of Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by John Bercow, former Speaker of the House of Commons, MP and tennis enthusiast to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Sep 11, 202058 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Rugby World Cup 2019 Winning Captain Siya Kolisi

Listen to Episode 1 of Season 2 of Life Beyond Sport as host Nick Keller is joined by Siya Kolisi; Springboks flanker, Rugby World Cup winner and the first black captain in South African rugby history to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life. Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_Elated License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/...

Sep 06, 202051 minSeason 2Ep. 1
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