The Disability Sports Podcast

In this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to England Blind cricketer Matt Page. Matt talks about the sports he played growing up and how he first got involved in Blind Cricket. He discusses his time playing domestic Blind Cricket for Hampshire before going on to play for England for whom he has competed in Ashes Series and World Cups. Matt also talks about the recent Blind Cricket Ashes Series in...

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Visually Impaired Rugby player Hilary Devlin. Hilary talks about how she got involved in the sport, playing for Ireland and her club Old Wesley RFC. She also talks about the highlight of her playing career so far and ambitions for the future. Hilary also talks about life with a visual impairment and her love of sailing.

In this episode host, Aaron Fowler, speaks to England Visually Impaired Rugby player Ethan Hunt. Ethan talks about ow he got in to rugby and the journey which led to him playing for Bristol Bear academy. He explains how he began losing his sight as a teenager and how he got involved with playing visually impaired rugby. Ethan also discusses his experiences playing for the England Visually Impaired...

In this episode released on World Mental Health day, host Aaron Fowler speaks to his England Visually Impaired Rugby team mates Jack Pearce and Andre Fleet about sight loss and mental health. The trio discuss the negatives and positives of living with sight loss, the important role sport has played in their lives, how they look after their mental health and what advice they would give to someone w...

Host Aaron Fowler speaks with ParalympicsGB Badminton player Dan Bethell. Dan talks about how he got into Badminton, what he enjoys about the sport and winning a silver medal at the Paralympics in Tokyo in 2021. He talks about how preparations are going for the Games in Paris, planning a wedding for next year and his love of Bath Rugby Club.

Host Aaron Fowler speaks to ParalympicsGB Taekwondo athlete Matt Bush. Matt talks about how he got in to Taekwondo and preparations for the Paralympic Games in Paris. He talks about his love of combat sports and missing out on the last two Paralympics due to injury. Matt also discusses the importance of having other interests outside of his sport.

Host Aaron Fowler speaks with ParalympicsGB Powerlifter Lottie Mcguinness. Lottie talks about her powerlifting journey so far, her preparations for the Paralympic Games in Paris and what key attributes make a good power lifter.

Host Aaron Fowler speaks with ParalympicsGB Wheelchair Rugby player Kieran Flynn. Kieran talks about how he got involved in the sport and his journey to playing for Great Britain. He also talks about what a typical training week consist of, how preparations are going for the Games in Paris, his love of coffee and sport.

Host Aaron Fowler speaks with ParalympicsGB shooter Tim Jeffery. Tim discusses how his preparations are going ahead if the Paralympics in Paris. He also talks about what a typical training week consists of. Tim also talks about some of his interests outside of the sport. You can follow Tim on Instagram @Tim_jeffery_GB. You can follow The Disability Sports Podcats on TikTok and Instagram @TheDisabi...

Host Aaron Fowler speaks to ParalympicsGB table tennis player Aaron McKibbin. Aaron talks about his table tennis career so far, his experiences of competing in the last three Paralympics and how preparations are going ahead of the Games in Paris. You can follow Aaron on Instagram @Kibsta_91. You can follow The Disability Sports Podcast on TikTok and Instagram @TheDisabilitySportsPodcast.

In this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to ParalympicsGB Table Tennis player Tom Matthews. Tom talks about how table tennis initially started as something he did as part of his rehab before eventually going on to compete for Great Britain. He discusses his preparations for the Paralympic Games in Paris and his experience of competing at the Games in Tokyo. You can follow Tom on Instagram and Tik...

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Kieran Green who is the Adaptive Boxing Programme Lead at WBC Cares UK. During the interview Kieran talks about how he first got involved in the sport, his boxing journey so far and his boxing ambitions for the future. You can follow Kieran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k95green?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== You...

In this episode host Aaron Fowler spoke to sports broadcaster Andy Stevenson at the G4D Open at Woburn Golf Club. Andy talked about the highlights of his journalism career so far, how he got in to the industry and his broadcasting idols. He also talks about some of the golf tournaments he has covered and some of his favourite golfers he has interviewed, The G4D Open is a tournament for the worlds...

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Great Britain Visually Impaired Judo Athlete Evan Molloy. During the interview, Evan talks about his Judo career so far, the important influence his GB teammates have had on his Judo journey and his ambitions for the future.

In this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to former Great Britain Wheelchair Tennis player Louise Hunt Skelley. Louise talks about her Tennis career which involved playing at Wimbledon and competing in two Paralympics. She also discussed her retirement from the sport, her role as a commentator and tournament director.

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to England Physical Disability Cricketer Sammy Kumar. Sammy talks about the recent series against India, his cricketing career so far and his ambitions for the future.

On episode 31 of the podcast, host Aaron Fowler speaks to football coach Mohammed Adrees. Adrees talks about his role as a football coach and life with a hearing impairment. Adrees talks about the highlights of his coaching journey so far including working with Pakistan international Harun Hamid and starting his company Saved by the Ball Coaching. Adrees also talks about his job as a Physiotherapi...

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Bind runner Dave Heeley. Known as Blind Dave in the running world, Dave speaks about all the amazing challenges he has completed including running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, running and cycling from Lands End to John o'Groats and many more. He also talks about his role as a motivational speaker, writing his book and his guide...

In this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to Adam Solan. Adam is visually impaired and took up boxing a couple of years ago. Adam talks about the positive impact Boxing has had on his life and his ambitions for visually impaired boxers to be able to compete against each other. In the interview he also discusses his time playing Blind Cricket, Goalball and competing in Judo. Adam also talks about t...

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Ian Tiny Morris about his Blind Cricket career. Tiny talks about his cricketing career having played for Sussex Sharks and Hampshire over the last 20 years. He discusses his career highlights and the important role of B1s in Blind Cricket. Tiny also talks about how the game has changed over the last 20 years and about his role working for Guide Dogs.

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Ian Marsden who has competed at international level in five different sports. Ian takes us on a journey discussing his career having competed in Powerlifting, hand cycling, shooting, canoeing and Bodybuilding. He discussed the highlights of his career and what it takes to compete an elite level in sport.

In this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to Great Britian Boccia athlete Claire Taggart. Claire talks about being diagnosed with Dystonia in her late teens. She also discusses how she got involved with Boccia and her journey to becoming world number one in 2022 after winning the World Championships. Claire also talks about her experiences of competing in the Paralympics in Rio and Tokyo. She also...

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to England Visually Impaired Rugby Player Matthew Lancett. Matt talks about winning the recent International Visually Impaired Rugby Tournament in Toulon with England. He also discusses how he got involved with the sport, how he lost his sight following a stroke and what his rehab involved.

In this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to Ireland Visually Impaired Rugby player Sean Mcdowell. Sean talks about the brain injury which led to him losing some of his sight and what his rehab involved. He also talks about how he started playing Visually Impaired Rugby and the positive impact the sport has had on his life. Sean also discusses blind golf, another sport he has recently taken up. Fi...

In this episode, host Aaron Fowler speaks to England Partially Sighted Futsal Player, Adam Lione. Adam talks about his experience of competing in the recent IBSA World Games in Birmingham in which he scored a hat-trick in the final against Ukraine. He talks about his England career to date and his domestic footballing career. Adam also discusses his job as a TV producer and some of the major sport...