Best Southsea Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 80 - Dr Bart Olechowski 1:31:26

6d ago1:31:26

1:31:26

On this episode of the podcast we welcome Dr Bart Olechowski on to speak with us about running and the heart. Dr Olechowski is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, specialising in all aspects of general cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is also a runner and keen fitness enthisast. This really was such an insightful episode to resear…

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Episode 79 - Running Late Southsea 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

Dan and Dave were delighted to have both founders of Running Late Southsea, Alice White and Molly McMaster, on the show! Alice and Molly both agreed to come and chat all about how Running Late Southsea started, the motivation behind it, and a lot more about running in Portsmouth. With all the different run groups that have started popping up in the…

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Meet Women in Art 19:27

2M ago19:27

19:27

Episode 51 sees us having a chat with Women in Art set up by Hannah Horn and Charla Grant to"promote positivity in women's art in Portsmouth. - ⁠⁠⁠https://southseafolk.uk/⁠⁠⁠

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Episode 78 - Grasshopper Coaching 1:29:31

2M ago1:29:31

1:29:31

On this episode of the show we welcome back the one and only Steve Bullock, founder of Grasshopper Coaching here in Portsmouth. If you haven't yet heard about Steve and his great run, swim and S&C sessions, then where have you been? Steve has become a go to coach for a lot of new and experienced runners in Portsmouth. His 'Track Tuesdays' have beco…

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Meet Samo 18:39

3M ago18:39

18:39

Episode 50 sees us having a chat with Samo who is"On a mission to spread love and inclusion through ART and consciousness connections ⚡️. - ⁠⁠https://southseafolk.uk/⁠⁠

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Episode 77 - Helen Newman 1:26:11

3M ago1:26:11

1:26:11

On the first episode of 2024 we welcome local ultra runner and writer Helen Newman to the show. Helen joins us on what has been a role of episodes showing what local women have been achieving with their running, especially with the long distance events. Helen had such a fantastic year in 2023, achieving all of her running goals, including new PB's,…

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Meet Raechelle from the Alternative Book Club 16:24

3M ago16:24

16:24

Episode 50 sees us having a chat with Raechelle from @the.abc.club "Making book clubs accessible for everyone". - ⁠https://southseafolk.uk/⁠

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Meet Harriet and Lauren from Southsea Spirit 19:15

4M ago19:15

19:15

Episode 49 sees us have a chat with Harriet and Lauren from @southseaspirit "A community focused bar on Albert Road, Southsea crafting delicious cocktails, wines, and beers. Home of Southsea Spirit Tropical Gin". ⁠https://www.southseaspirit.co.uk/ - https://southseafolk.uk/

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Meet Josh, a community artist in Southsea 10:06

4M ago10:06

10:06

Episode 48 sees us have a chat with Josh (@joshisfab) who is a community artist in Southsea promoting @downtownpompey and the super exciting show on @newtheatreroyal in Portsmouth. https://www.newtheatreroyal.com/news/downtown-pompey-grant-ntr/

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Episode 76 - Victoria Henderson: Female Ultra Participation 1:12:03

5M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

In this episode, and on our very SMOGATHON special episode, we are joined by local running legend and ultra runner Victoria Henderson. Victoria has completed a number of very long races over the years since getting into long distance running back in 2015. Those races include UTMB CCC, Arc of Attrition and many of the Centurion races too. Victoria t…

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Episode 75 - Portsmouth Coastal Marathon Show 1:21:17

5M ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Welcome to our Portsmouth Coastal Marathon special show! Dave and I join you this week and kick start this show with all the happy memories and pre-build excitment for this years coastal marathon races. Our guests this week include local runner, business owner and extremely talented artist, Angela Chick who has designed this years medal. Then we al…

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Episode 74 - FoodBank Run with Sarah Donaghy 1:09:29

6M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

On this episode of the show we have our featured guest Sarah Donaghy, joining us from Fareham Running Club, who is here to chat to us for a second time about the incredible FoodBank run initiative that really took off last year. Sarah has been the driving force behind this incredible movement that has kicked off hundreds of clubs and running groups…

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Episode 73 - Tristam Murdoch 1:23:52

7M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

Episode 73 of the Portsmouth Running Podcast is here and WE ARE BACK! That's right, Dave and Dan are back with a whole bunch of fantastic episodes ready to record and upload for you all. On this episode we welcome Portsmouth Outdoor Fitness (POF) owner, Tristam Murdoch. For anyone running along the Portsmouth seafront, you will have seen Tristam an…

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Episode 72 - Lachlan Wellington 1:26:39

9M ago1:26:39

1:26:39

On this episode of the show we welcome local runner, and also current full time student from Iona University in America, Lachlan Wellington. Lachlan is over here on holiday during his summer break, catching up with family and friends (and running). He runs in the NCAA division in the US for Iona and comes on to chat to us and tell us all about his …

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Meet Ken at Harbour Records and Square Roots Promotions 24:20

10M ago24:20

24:20

Episode 48 sees us have a chat with Ken at Harbour Records and Square Roots Promotions in Emsworth. This amazing store boasts a great collection of vinyl records, CDs, tickets and, merchandise for sale. Be sure to check them out at https://www.harbourrecordsemsworth.co.uk/ We had a very interesting talk with Ken about all things music so, please en…

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Episode 71 - Blended Trails: Backyard Ultra 1:08:53

10M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Hello listeners! It's been a while but we are now back with this new episode where we welcome our friend Ollie Steele-Perkins, founder of Blended Trails. Blended offer some fantastic pop up routes and races on some incredible routes around Hampshire. Next year, in June, they are hosting their first ever Backyard Ultra, right here in Hampshire and O…

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Lou and Kev Discuss Comic Con Portsmouth 2023 29:05

11M ago29:05

29:05

Episode 47 sees us have a chat in the garden under the warm sun, enjoying a beer whilst discussing the excitement around this year's Comic Con in Portsmouth.Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's Super Southsea Folk.

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Episode 70 - Alexandra Sports with Dawn Taylor 1:19:38

11M ago1:19:38

1:19:38

Hello Listeners! It's been a while, but we are back with another interesting episode and amazing guest. On this show we welcome Dawn Taylor, owner of Alexandra Sports, which is one of those legendary places that all runners know of and have been to at some point in their running lives. Either to try shoes, for physio, to chat to the amazing team th…

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Meet Clare from The Repair Cafe 32:15

12M ago32:15

32:15

Episode 46 sees us catch up with Clare from The Repair Cafe, space that offers free events where people who have items that need repairing are put in touch with people who have the necessary skills to repair the items. This can include: clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, toys etc. Items are repaired for free but customer…

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Meet Vincenzo from The Panormus Pizzeria 24:01

1y ago24:01

24:01

Episode 45 sees us catch up with Vincenzo from The Panormus Pizzeria, an Italian pizzeria that is extremely passionate about delivering great customer experience and sharing our real Italian recipes with our guests.We chat about the their journey, pizzas in movies, Napoli's chances in the Champions League, and when what makes them so special.…

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Episode 69 - Nayeem Huq 1:06:53

1y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

On this episode of the show I welcome friend and fellow local runner Nayeem Huq, who has a chat with me about recent training additions like switching to a bike and racing in his first duathlon. Nayeem and show host Daniel have run and trained together a number of times on track and road and are hopefully going to attempt a trail run soon. Nayeem c…

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Meet Alejandro from Arepa To Go 16:20

1y ago16:20

16:20

Episode 44 sees us catch up with Alejandro from Arepa to Go, a Latin Food restaurant in Southsea which is the only place to try Venezuelan food on the South Coast. We chat about their journey, vision and, their favourite condiments.

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Episode 68 - David Harvey (The Tunnel Winner!) 49:03

1y ago49:03

49:03

Well, on this weeks special show edition, Dave not only co-hosts but also becomes the guest (again!). Winning the 2023 Tunnel Ultra run by Mark Cockbain from Cockbain events (The Hard Stuff!). This has been a race on Dave's radar for a while. Co-host Daniel tried it a couple of years back and didn't make it to the end, but Dave took the challenge h…

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Welcome to the Southsea Folk Podcast 0:40

1y ago0:40

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Episode 67 - Spinnaker Tower Race (Luke Newton) 1:00:15

1y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

On this weeks show we welcome Luke Newton from Sweat Fitness in Portsmouth. Many will know Luke from his PT business and also as organiser of the Portsmouth Fitness Festival that used to take place on Castle field, and more recently im Gunwarf Quays. Luke joins us to tell us not only all about his business and the festival, but also the amazingly e…

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Meet Jo Bushnell, the Director of the Aspex Gallery 38:59

1y ago38:59

38:59

Episode 43 sees us catch up with Jo Bushnell who is the Director of the Aspex Gallery in Portsmouth. We chat about the role, the dinosaur installation on Southsea Common, and how Jo got into art as a child. An inspiring guest that lives and breathes contemporary art.

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Meet Matt from Weekend Offender Records 33:09

1y ago33:09

33:09

Episode 39 sees us catch up with Matt from Weekend Offender Records where we talk about the music industry in such a turbulent year, working hard with artists from across the globe to putting on a live gig in Portsmouth.

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Southsea Folk Awards 20:08

1y ago20:08

20:08

Episode 33 sees us talk about the Southsea Folk Awards, how to vote, and find out more about this event. Have a listen to John grilling Lou on what the awards mean, its focus, and how well-received it was back in 2019!

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Meet Mark From The Sally Port Inn 28:28

1y ago28:28

28:28

Episode 27 sees us catch up with Mark who owns the Sally Port Inn in Old Portsmouth. It is a pub that has been restored and has such an interesting story. With lots of history dating back centuries and hearing all about Ian Fleming having inspiration for the James Bond stories from this pub, it's worth a listen. Great guest and wonderful knowledge!…

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Meet Mike Hartley From Icebreaker 27:47

1y ago27:47

27:47

Episode 48 sees us meet Mike Hartley from Icebreaker Festival which is a yearly event in Southsea that promotes unsigned bands and artists and allows them to play over several venues which takes place the last Saturday of January.

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Meet Malisa From Cinema No6 26:31

1y ago26:31

26:31

Episode 37 sees us catch up with Malisa from Cinema no6 an independent cinema based in the Dockyard. Having to close over the pandemic year they are opening again in September for a great series of films to watch.

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Meet the artist Fark FK 29:20

1y ago29:20

29:20

Episode 8Episode 8 sees us meet Mark AKA Fark FK for our very last podcast for the year! What a lovely xmas present for you!We talk about Fark's work in the past and what he has got coming up in 2020! A wonderful guest and hope you enjoy it as much as us.Have a fabulous Christmas everyone!

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Meet Wines By The Sea 31:01

1y ago31:01

31:01

Episode 47 sees us catch up with Lucy Reynolds from a new business called Wines By The Sea which is independent and planning on setting up in Southsea. We chat about wine and the fun things that come from loving this type of alcohol like food pairing and visiting wine vineyards.

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Meet Mark From 12 Yards 27:30

1y ago27:30

27:30

Episode 15 Episode 15 sees us catch with Mark who is one half of From 12 Yards. They are a football design company based in Southsea who offer amazing design prints of football kits, nostalgic game posters from football history offering a modern raw edge to football art. We chat about how the Euro's are not going to be played but the uplifting deci…

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Meet Tim Ames and Graphic Design 28:55

1y ago28:55

28:55

Episode 7Episode 7 sees us catch up with Tim talking about his Graphic Design helping the local community. Tim has a lovely dog called Buster and created the 'Roving Reporter' which you can see up on the screen in the Guildhall Square. Tim explained that he wanted to bring a lighthearted view on news across the city and who doesn't love a sweet dog…

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Meet Dan from the Southsea Deli 31:43

1y ago31:43

31:43

Episode 4Episode 4 sees us catch up with Dan from the Southsea Deli. Having a heap of experience in the food industry it is nice to hear where it all started. Find out about the shop, the 'Deli Truck' and plans for the workshops happening next year. Dan has such a lovely way with his words that he makes a great guest!…

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Meet Kate Street an Artist and Curator 22:03

1y ago22:03

22:03

Episode 22 sees us meet Kate Street an artist and curator who talks about the latest exhibition she has curated for us at the old Knight and Lee building on Palmerston Road. Having 12 artists display their work in the exhibition called Select Dream.

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Meet Pompey DC Trail 36:16

1y ago36:16

36:16

We are back! After a summer break, we are back on the podcast talking culture, art, and design. Our first guests back are Clair Martin and Steve Baker who have set up the Pompey DC Trail which covers 10 stops across Portsmouth and is great for everyone to do and get involved in!

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Meet Freya Rose and Shoe Design 26:22

1y ago26:22

26:22

Episode 6 Episode 6 sees us meet Freya Rose and talk about her career with shoe design as well as promoting the new Station in her shop which has a range of luxurious gifts for sale. You can go and visit and have express hair done or make up for £20 by top professionals.

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Meet Vicky from vickyflipflop 23:14

1y ago23:14

23:14

Episode 21 sees us meet Vicky a travel and festival blogger who set up a great website in January called Day Out In England. We talk about having a holiday in England and how lockdown and COVID has made people consider taking their holidays in the UK. A great guest with so much knowledge around travel.…

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Meet My Dog Sighs 22:27

1y ago22:27

22:27

Episode 40 is a special one where we catch up with My Dog Sighs and talk about his upcoming exhibition. Not one to miss!

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Meet Luke From Sweet Tooth Southsea 14:43

1y ago14:43

14:43

Episode 49 sees us catch up with Luke from Sweet Tooth Southsea to talk about the coffee shop on Albert Road that sells sweets, amazing coffee, and bakery delights!

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Episode 66 - Eric De Greef 1:28:12

1y ago1:28:12

1:28:12

Hello listeners! Today we welcomed our main guest, Eric De Greef to the show. Lots of runners in the area will know Eric as he is one of the nicest people you could meet, and has been very prominent in the running circles of Portsmouth, having formed a few fitness groups himself since lockdown, which has now formed into a regular group called South…

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Episode 65 - James Grinter 1:40:22

1+ y ago1:40:22

1:40:22

A first show for the new year! Happy 2023 everyone! Dave and Daniel were extremely pleased to welcome onto the show, someone whom they've both run with recently - James Grinter. James joins us to chat all about running, and specifically his own journey from a love of the great outdoors to taking on epic ultra adventures, including the JOGLE (John O…

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Episode 64 - Portsmouth Marathon Recap with Rob Piggott 1:07:36

1+ y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Dave and I could not resist one last show, and this time to have a good catch up of all the running fun over the weekend just gone at the Portsmouth Coastal Marathon events. Joining us on the show this week is the man who definitely made all the magic happen, and who co-ordinated just the most epic Christmas marathon races, local legend - Mr Rob Pi…

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Episode 63 - John Gosling - TJ Waste 1:25:32

1+ y ago1:25:32

1:25:32

... and of course, our very special pre Portsmouth Coastal Marathon (and half, and Santa runs!) special! On this show we welcome special guest, local runner and Ironman John Gosling who joins us from TJ Waste and Recycling. They are of course this years main sponsor for the coastal marathon, working with Portsmouth's very own and special Rob Piggot…

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Episode 62 - Dan & Dave Track 100 45:34

1+ y ago45:34

45:34

An interim episode before our pre Portsmouth Coastal Marathon show in a week. Hosts Dave and Dan take a trip down memory lane from the Track 100 race two weeks prior to this recording. The guys take time to talk through the experience, with their highs and lows and all the good times shared while running for nearly 20 hours around a 400 meter track…

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Episode 61 - Food Bank Run with Sarah Donaghy & Runr 49:13

1+ y ago49:13

49:13

Hello runners! On this show we have two very special segments for you. Our first guest is Danielle Francesca Rohan who is a local runner and is organising a Run in the Dark, here in Portsmouth on the seafront in just a couple of weeks time. That's right! A brand new pop up event where you can be a part of a really good fundraising cause as well as …

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Episode 60 - Dr Jack Collins 1:41:05

1+ y ago1:41:05

1:41:05

On this weeks show we welcome Dr Jack Collins, who is a local Portsmouth runner and founder of the Southsea Fell Runners club. Jack is also a Bob Graham Round finisher which is an incredible accomplishment and he tells us all about his process getting to finish the round. Jack is passionate about health and well being and the practice where he work…

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Episode 59 - UTMB Catchup with Dave Harvey 1:12:33

1+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

A very special episode after a summer holiday break, with my awesome co-host David Harvey who pretty much steals the show this week with his epic tales of TDS where he completed the 95 mile grueling course during this years UTMB race series. Dave goes into some detail about the course and the race and how it all panned out. Dave was joined by a num…

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