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Welcome to Athlete's Blueprint, the podcast dedicated to sports enthusiasts. I am JP, your host. Tune in to listen to the unfiltered stories from professional and retired athletes, coaches and club officials worldwide. Find out what it takes to make it at every level in sport.
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Your Champion For Galway. The Galway Podcast is an audio magazine of conversations, events, music and craic from Galway, Ireland. Ideal for Galwegians, the Galway diaspora, tourists and anyone who fancies an insight into the one of the coolest counties on the planet. The Galway Podcast is a force of positivity that champions Galway in all its brilliance. The Galway Podcast is produced by Salthill Media which also produces The Ireland Podcast. Please support The Galway Podcast by subscribing, ...
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Join JP (Jonathan Pierre) on Athlete's Blueprint as he chats with Ironman competitor Josh Harrison. Discover Josh's journey to the Bolton half-Ironman, his training insights, and the emotional highs and lows of the sport. In this episode, Josh shares: His motivations and training routine How he balances triathlon with family and career His use of t…
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Welcome back to another episode of Brian's Bulletins on the Athlete's Blueprint Podcast with Brian Matovu! 📰🎙️ 🚨 Breaking News: Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after a tough Euros final loss. Eight years, 102 games, and a win ratio of nearly 60% - what a ride! 🏆⚽️ ⚽️ Chelsea Drama: Enzo Fernandez posts an offensive video, prompting a…
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Athlete's Blueprint Presents Brian Bulletin's, your go-to podcast for a comprehensive roundup of the biggest stories in football, the NBA, and the NFL. Join Brian Matovu each week as he breaks down the most exciting news and player updates from the world of sports. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just catching up, Brian Bulletins delivers insightf…
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Welcome to Athlete's Blueprint, the podcast dedicated to sports enthusiasts. I am JP, your host. Tune in to listen to the unfiltered stories from professional and retired athletes, coaches, and club officials worldwide. Find out what it takes to make it at every level in sport. In this episode, we're diving into the exciting world of Padel with Mar…
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🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Welcome back to Athlete’s Blueprint! I’m your host, JP, and this week I’m joined by Felix Lehmann, the International Director of Coaching at COGNIGOALS. 🏆 In this episode, we dive into: ⚽ How COGNIGOALS started and its mission to create skilled, two-footed football players. 📈 The benefits of using COGNIGOALS for player deve…
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Welcome back to another episode of Athlete’s Blueprint. I’m your host, JP, and today, I’m joined by Traitors Finalist, Ex Rugby Player, and Franchise Owner Andrew Jenkins. In this deeply personal episode, Andrew shares his remarkable journey of overcoming adversity, exploring masculinity, resilience, and the transformative power of sport. We delve …
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Welcome back to another episode of Athlete’s Blueprint. I’m your host, JP, and today, I’m joined by André Freitas, Head Coach and founder of the Estrela da Amadora Women's Team. In this episode, André shares his honest, reflective, and inspirational passion for women's football, delving into the differences between women's football outside of Europ…
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Welcome back to another episode of Athlete’s Blueprint. I’m your host, JP, and today, I’m joined by Tim Chase, the CEO of Striver, the revolutionary Football Abuse-Free Social Media App. In this episode, Tim shares his inspiring mission to transform the social media landscape for football fans and athletes alike, diving into several key areas: Insp…
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Welcome back to another episode of Athlete’s Blueprint. I’m your host, JP, and today, I’m excited to be joined by Lauren Tayla, a 30-year-old MINI Challenge Racing Driver from Stockton on Tees, who is challenging the status quo of women in motorsport. In this episode, Lauren shares her remarkable journey and the determination behind her racing care…
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Welcome back to another episode of Athlete’s Blueprint. I’m your host, JP, and today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Susanna Banjo, an England International athlete who has been competing worldwide in 200m & 400m races over the past 18 years. In this episode, Susanna shares her incredible journey and insights into the world of athletics, covering a r…
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Talking all things horses you’ll hear about: Freddy’s horse training journey and the world of trick riding for Great Britain The importance of understanding the psychology of horses and how it has shaped his training methods. How technology has changed the way people train horses Training with Russian Cossacks and the discipline needed to succeed T…
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Stick around to find out The transformative impact Our Goal has on girls and women Finding the passion for women's football and coaching Joining and supporting the Manchester FA Inspirational moments in football and mentoring How to make women's football sustainable Listen to Ella’s story now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…
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Darius Miller, CEO of Bonus Sports, dives into the unique world of US college sports on our podcast. 🎙️ From the electric fan base to soccer's rising popularity, we explore it all. With the new NIL policy, college athletes are finally getting paid for their likeness, sparking dreams of going pro. Whether it's football or basketball, these athletes …
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Football referees have a tough gig but could you be one? Today I’m joined by grassroots football referee Brad Jolly. Brad, had the pleasure of learning from Ex-Premier League referee Andre Marriner. We get to grips with: - Brad’s reason for becoming a referee - Overcoming intimidation from players, coaches and spectators - Learning from Andre Marri…
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Today, I’m joined by Premier League Academy Coach and Excellence Academy Temi Williams a football coach with over a decade of experience. Coaching players from Fulham, West Ham, Tottenham and Arsenal Temi opens up on: How José Mourinho and André Villas-Boas convinced him to pursue coaching instead of becoming a doctor. The challenges of coaching yo…
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Welcome to "Athlete's Blueprint," where we delve into the remarkable journeys of athletes who dare to chase their dreams and redefine the limits of human potential. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Harry Rice, a seasoned racing driver and coach, share his unique blueprint for success in the adrenaline-fueled world of motor racing. Join us as…
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Welcome to Athlete's Blueprint, where we explore the journeys of passionate athletes. Join us as Ryan Drayton known as Phantom.size10 online takes us on a thrilling ride through the world of mountain biking. Discover how it all began as an escape from the ordinary and evolved into a fiery passion. Ryan shares his love for conquering big, intimidati…
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Join us on Athlete's Blueprint as we dive into the thrilling world of racing with William St James. From the physical demands to the mental challenges, William shares his journey, the characteristics of a racing driver, and the differences between F2 and F1. We explore the evolving landscape of motorsport, including the rise of Formula E and the fu…
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In this exciting episode, we're joined by none other than Women’s Footballer Morgan Rogers, a powerhouse who's left her mark on the field representing Wales, Cardiff City Ladies, Tottenham Hotspur, Watford, and Billericay. Get ready to dive into Morgan's incredible journey – from her humble beginnings in grassroots football to gracing the prestigio…
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Join us for an episode with Dr. Saam Falahati as he shares his journey through the world of wrestling. From sacrifices to mental toughness, he'll give us a candid look at the wrestling world. Saam reflects on his experiences, discussing the narrow margin of success in Olympic wrestling, the unique culture of British wrestling, and the role of wrest…
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Check out Erin Harris' journey in the Strongman world! She's been through it all, facing challenges head-on and inspiring folks along the way. Tune in as she chats about taking risks, bouncing back from failure, and how she's adapted her training to fit her needs despite her disability. Plus, she's all about that supportive community vibe in Strong…
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Introducing today's guest, it's none other than Chicago’s pride and joy Nate "The Snake" Jones a former Bronze medalist at the 1996 Summer Games. Forced to retire early due to sporting injuries causing brain damage, Nate has become the driving force behind Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s “The Money Team” to now mentoring and standing as a pillar of boxing w…
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Kirsty Batten's journey into rugby is an inspiration to many. She pursued her passion for the sport, discovering her natural talent and the camaraderie that sets rugby apart from other sports. Kirsty's dedication to pre-game rituals and nutrition, as well as her halftime team talk experiences, show her commitment to the game. Kirsty has faced chall…
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Listen to the inspiring conversation with British Royal Windsor Horse Show winner and dressage rider Josh Hill. Speaking about his journey in dressage, the challenges he faced, and the importance of mental health. Josh talks about the skills required, the pageantry of competitions, and the lack of diversity in the industry. Josh's emphasis on indiv…
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MailSport's Oli Gamp shares his experiences as a sports reporter, discussing the challenges of interviewing top athletes, coaches, and families. He also provides insights into the thought process of a reporter during live football matches. This is a must-listen for aspiring and seasoned sports reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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This episode spotlights the inspiring journey and incredible rise of Abimbola Osundairo coached by Floyd Mayweather's TMT Coach Nate "The Snake" Jones. Bola was a bodybuilder and actor before he decided to take up boxing fairly late at the age of 25. Winning the Golden Gloves in 2019, he represented Team USA in the 2021 Boxing Elite National Champi…
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Alfie is a 4x World Champion Disabled Strongman athlete. After numerous health conditions flipped her world upside down she found a home within the sport of disabled strongman. This inspiring conversation celebrates the human spirit to just keep going when all the odds are stacked against you. Within our chat, you'll learn about the pressure of com…
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Episode 46 brings you an in depth conversation with the tourism officer of Galway City Council, Mr Ruairí Lehmann. Ruairi discusses the challenges and joys of his job, how popular Galway is as a tourist destination, how Galway County and Galway City work in tandem with each other, the importance of the tourists and students to the economy to Galway…
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Episode 45 is a very in-depth conversation with Katharine Mac Mághnuis from the Athenry Music School where she discusses her background, the birth of Athenry Music School, the philosophy of Suzuki Education, the lessons available, her suggestions for how much practise a child should do, the school regulations, awards and partnerships, upcoming even…
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Episode 43. This episode was initially scheduled to be published on The Galway Podcast but we published it on The Ireland Podcast first. Now we are publishing it here. Apologies to those who are subscribed to both channels. If you are not subscribed to The Ireland Podcast, please do! This episode brings you Nicole Schwabacher, a teacher turned auth…
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Episode 42. The first episode of 2024 is a recording from the Galway Bay Cycling Club's Christmas Party in December 2023 featuring Liam Moran, Seán Hernon and Oonagh McArdle. Liam and Oonagh talk about a wide range of topics including the Galway Bay Cycling Club, its members, how to become a member, why you should consider becoming a member, the cl…
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Episode 41. An end of the year special brings you a conversation straight from the Christmas party of the Galway Bay Cycling Club between two people who have broken the record for cycling from Mizen to Malin. Sean Hernon who knocked 15mins off the male record in 2021 with a time of around 17h 20m interviews this year's female record holder Karen Ca…
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Episode 40. Discussion with Niamh Ryan who is a sex, love & relationship coach. a mentor as well as other things. Niamh empowers women to come home to their womb space. She has had a very personal health journey which she shares on this episode. Along with being a mentor Niamh even runs Sunrise Social Galway which is a coffee/swim/hiking group. She…
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Episode 39. This weeks guests are John Cunningham and Amelia Walker. They are here to talk about a new book released this year which is called Hardiman and Beyond. Hardiman and Beyond was edited by John along with Ciaran McDonough and it is the follow up to a famous publication released in 1820 called ‘History of the Town and County of the Town of …
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Clíona Standun talks about how, with her sister Laragh, they run Standún in the heart of Connemara. Included in the conversation is how their grandparents met, the first shop, a long cycle, the Connemara bus, selling sweaters and bicycles etc., 700 knitters around the country, sending sweaters to Nordstrom, assembling the different parts of the swe…
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Episode 37. Conversation with our two youngest guests where they discuss what it takes to become All Ireland champions. A truly inspirational conversation covering the early inspiration which motivated the girls getting into football,, life in England, Salthill Knocknacarra GAA, Roisín's grandfather Michael Duignan who used to play with Saint Micha…
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Episode 36. Sinéad McKiernan in conversation talking about services offered, Yoga’s popularity in Galway and the world, Mysore, India, anxiety attacks, being true to oneself, panic disorders, agoraphobia, the health benefits of yoga, which yoga style suits which people, the pressures put upon the body by overstimulation of the brain, karma, Hinduis…
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Episode 35. A celebration of one of the gems of Galway City, arguably the biggest gem: Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church. Walking us through the discussion is Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council. In Episode 2 Jim cited this church as one of his favourite buildings in Galway and here he discusses why as …
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Episode 34. Collette discusses how she got interested in sailing, her travels to Antartica, her scary experiences at sea and dealing with those crises moments, the epiphany moment when she realised that she could sail in Galway, the history of the club and its connection with Nicky Dolan, the amount of members and how amazing they are, the courses …
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Episode 33. A wide ranging interview with the Tournament Director of Galway Bridge Club: Gay Keaveney. Gay discusses his achievements in competitive bridge, his role as tournament director, the challenges and achievements, how bridge is misrepresented as an older people's sport, how and why people of all ages could and should get involved in bridge…
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Episode 32. A wide ranging interview with the General Manager of Galway Golf Club: Niall McGahon. Discussion includes how Niall got the position, his mentor Michael Moss, peer assists, the club’s size, managing the wishes of 1400 adult members, Justin Rose, modernising a golf club with so much history, Niall's first gold club aged 4, Sammy Hempel, …
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Second half of a conversation with Sharon Shannon covering all manners of things, most of which centre around Galway including performing for ‘The Hostage’ by Brendan Behan in the Druid Theatre in Galway and beyond, Alec Finn, Frankie Gavin, Seán Smyth, The Quays, Brendan Regan, Kevin Hough, composing, Steve Earle, Gerry Hanley, life in Doolin, lif…
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The second half of a conversation with Donegal's James Gallagher who has been living in Galway for quite a few years. James talks us through what it is like to make a living as a musician, straddling the world of busking as well as playing in one of Ireland's most popular tribute bands: The Dubliners Experience. See if you can spot the difference i…
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A conversation with Donegal's James Gallagher who has been living in Galway for quite a few years. James talks us through what it is like to make a living as a musician, straddling the world of busking as well as playing in one of Ireland's most popular tribute bands: The Dubliners Experience. See if you can spot the difference in James' singing vo…
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Episode 27. Second half of a highly amusing conversation with Bam Artiste, who can often be seen on Shop Street selling his paintings or playing his drum and singing and entertaining the passers-by. Bam has been a fixture on the streets of Galway for almost 20 years. He tells his story of how he came from Jamaica where he received his education in …
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Episode 26. A conversation with musician, journalist and, in this case, author John Robb. John is currently on tour in Ireland promoting his new book 'The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth'. John discusses the early days of the internet, the early days of punk, the ethos of punk, the misconceptions and nuances of punk and goth, the influences an…
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Episode 25. A highly amusing conversation with Bam Artiste, who can often be seen on Shop Street selling his paintings or playing his drum and singing and entertaining the passers-by. Bam has been a fixture on the streets of Galway for almost 20 years. He tells his story of how he came from Jamaica where he received his education in engineering, to…
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Episode 24. The second half of the conversation with Séamus Finneran about his adventures in music promotion. Discussion includes the merchant navy, getting a resident visa in Australia, setting up a tour, Seamus Eagan - Sufferin’ Gales, Willie Creedan, Martin Hayes, Michael Flatley, Helen Bommarito, Davy Spillane, San Francisco Celtic Festival, Ed…
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