Yona Knight Wisdom & Freddie Woodward

DIVE Beyond Sport

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DIVE (Discovering Identity, Value, and Excellence) Beyond Sport goes beneath the surface of elite sport — into the minds, moments, and messy bits of what it really means to be an elite athlete. Hosted by Olympic divers and long time mates Yona Knight-Wisdom and Freddie Woodward, this show isn’t about stats or podiums. It’s about the people behind the performances. From mental health to identity, purpose to transition, we explore the untold stories and honest reflections that often get left out of the highlight reels. With guests like Olympic medallists, rising stars, and athletes who've redefi...

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Yona Knight Wisdom & Freddie Woodward

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Luke Digby: Chasing the Olympic Dream (DIVE Ep.30) 02.06.2026 1:17:18

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, Team GB figure skater Luke Digby joins Dive Beyond Sport to reflect on his 18-year journey to the Olympics, his retirement from competitive skating, and the moment his competitive fire finally went out as the Olympic flame was extinguished in Verona. Luke share...

Leon Taylor: Between the Boards (DIVE Ep.29) 26.05.2026 1:20:46

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, Olympic diver Leon Taylor joins Dive Beyond Sport to reflect on his journey from dreaming of the Olympics as a child to winning Team GB’s first diving medal in 44 years alongside Peter Waterfield at Athens 2004. Leon shares the emotional story of placing his si...

Chris Hunt Skelley MBE: Be Humble, Be Kind (DIVE Ep.28) 19.05.2026 1:14:38

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, Chris Hunt Skelley MBE joins Dive Beyond Sport to share his journey as a para judo athlete, reflecting on competing under intense pressure, winning Paralympic medals, and the long-standing partnership with his coach, John, built on trust, shared leadership, and...

Rhiannan Iffland: Diving for 10 (DIVE Ep.27) 12.05.2026 1:11:19

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, Rhiannan Iffland joins us to share her journey from trampolining and traditional diving to becoming one of the most dominant athletes in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. She reflects on career-defining moments, including earning straight 10s in icy condi...

Sebastian Musson: Reaching for the Impossible (DIVE Ep.26) 05.05.2026 56:55

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, we sit down with Sebastian Musson, a 19-year-old paraclimber, explains he was born without his left hand and competes in the AU2 (upper-limb amputee) category. He describes climbing one-handed using compression and chest strength, managing “barn door” swings wi...

Stacey Copeland: Paving the Way (DIVE Ep.25) 28.04.2026 1:05:30

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, we sit down with former international footballer and boxer Stacy Copeland about identity, exclusion, and changing stereotypes in sport and beyond. Copeland recalls falling back in love with boxing after a heartbreaking football injury and describes being forced...

Luke Whitehouse: The Unbreakable Will to Win (DIVE Ep.24) 21.04.2026 1:03:57

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, we sit down with Luke Whitehouse to explore the mindset, progression, and belief required to perform at the highest level of gymnastics. Luke takes us inside the journey of learning and competing the triple back on floor, sharing the years of preparation, techn...

Jazmin Sawyers: Jaz of All Trades (DIVE Ep.23) 14.04.2026 1:20:06

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, we sit down with long jumper Jazmin Sawyers to explore one of the defining moments of her career and the journey that led to it. Jazmin reflects on her emotional victory at the European Indoor Championships in Istanbul, where she jumped 7.00m for the first time...

Ben Wiggins: Why Pressure Makes Diamonds (DIVE Ep.22) 07.04.2026 1:11:33

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠ In this episode, we sit down with pro cyclist Ben Wiggins to talk about balancing identity, pressure, and ambition while developing in elite sport. Ben shares what it’s like being the son of Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins. He opens up about both the opportunities, such as a...

Chemmy Alcott: Behind the Smile | Grip and Rip It (DIVE Ep.21) 31.03.2026 1:09:51

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, English former World Cup alpine ski racer and broadcaster Chemmy Alcott discusses how she built her identity through skiing in a loud family with older racing brothers, including early lessons in humility from a childhood “gold medal” story. She reflects on bei...

The Man Who Walks Faster Than You Run with Tom Bosworth | DIVE Ep.20 Part 2 20.02.2026 41:06

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, Tom Bosworth, a two-time Olympic race walker from England, joins the Dive Beyond Sport podcast to share his powerful journey through elite sport, mental health, and life beyond competition. Tom reflects on rising from grassroots athletics to competing at the 20...

The Man Who Walks Faster Than You Run with Tom Bosworth | DIVE Ep.20 Part 1 17.02.2026 37:53

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Tom Bosworth, a two-time Olympic race walker from England, joins the Dive Beyond Sport podcast to share his powerful journey through elite sport, mental health, and life beyond competition. Tom reflects on rising from grassroots athletics to com...

THE Derry Girl with Hannah Scott | DIVE Ep.19 Part 2 13.02.2026 35:53

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Hannah Scott, a 26-year-old Olympic rower from Northern Ireland, joins the DIVE Beyond Sport podcast to share her inspiring journey. Hannah has competed in two Olympic Games, winning gold in the women's quadruple sculls at the Paris Olympics. She...

THE Derry Girl with Hannah Scott | DIVE Ep.19 Part 1 10.02.2026 36:19

Eat Your Way to Gold - with Sprinkles with Louise Bloor | DIVE Ep.18 Part 2 06.02.2026 35:01

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, Louise Bloor shares her incredible journey from dreaming of the GB vest to becoming a renowned performance nutritionist. Louise discusses her career in track and field, her transition into nutrition, and balancing being an eli...

Eat Your Way to Gold - with Sprinkles with Louise Bloor | DIVE Ep.18 Part 1 03.02.2026 38:33

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, Louise Bloor shares her incredible journey from dreaming of the GB vest to becoming a renowned performance nutritionist. Louise discusses her career in track and field, her transition into nutrition, and balancing being an elite...

Throwing Stones at Houses with Bruce Mouat | DIVE Ep.17 Part 2 30.01.2026 26:11

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, hosts explore the journey of elite curler Bruce Mouat. Mouat discusses his rise in curling, from his early introduction to the sport through a video game to becoming an Olympic silver medalist and world champion. Mouat also delves...

Throwing Stones at Houses with Bruce Mouat | DIVE Ep.17 Part 1 27.01.2026 35:45

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, hosts explore the journey of elite curler Bruce Mouat. Mouat discusses his rise in curling, from his early introduction to the sport through a video game to becoming an Olympic silver medalist and world champion. Mouat also delves i...

The Open Door (And Why You Should Go Through It) with Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson | DIVE Ep.16 Part 2 23.01.2026 33:56

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson shares his remarkable journey from a young diver in Calgary, Alberta, to a distinguished athlete competing internationally. Yohan discusses how he began diving at seven years old, his transition to studying n...

The Open Door (And Why You Should Go Through It) with Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson | DIVE Ep.16 Part 1 20.01.2026 34:07

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson shares his remarkable journey from a young diver in Calgary, Alberta, to a distinguished athlete competing internationally. Yohan discusses how he began diving at seven years old, his transition to studying neu...

The Providential Plan with Jamie Jones-Buchanan | DIVE Ep.15 Part 2 16.01.2026 33:31

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, known as JJB, delves into his life story, from growing up in West Leeds to his remarkable career with the Leeds Rhinos. He shares insights into the challenges and successes of his rugby journey, discussing the in...

The Providential Plan with Jamie Jones-Buchanan | DIVE Ep.15 Part 1 13.01.2026 37:53

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, known as JJB, delves into his life story, from growing up in West Leeds to his remarkable career with the Leeds Rhinos. He shares insights into the challenges and successes of his rugby journey, discussing the infl...

Quadzilla with Jack Laugher | DIVE Ep.14 Part 2 09.01.2026 44:13

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, we chat with Jack Laugher, one of Britain’s most decorated divers, about his incredible journey from a young aspiring athlete to Olympic Gold medalist. Jack opens up about the challenges, setbacks, and pressures he faced along the way, in...

Quadzilla with Jack Laugher | DIVE Ep.14 Part 1 06.01.2026 38:48

A Lot Of Weird Choices with Giorgio Minisini | DIVE Ep.13 Part 2 19.12.2025 31:06

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠ In this inspiring episode of Dive Beyond Sport, Giorgio Minisini discusses his trailblazing journey in the world of artistic swimming, a sport traditionally dominated by women. Through perseverance and determination, Giorgio broke stereotypes and became one of the first men t...