The Disability Sports Podcast

In this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to Peter Langton who has recently finished his Masters in Sports Broadcast Journalism at Solent University. Peter discusses his studies, his podcast and a documentary he has produced called Para Legacy which can be found on YouTube He also talks bout his journalism ambitions for the future.

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Ivan Rodriguez Deb who is Great Britain's number one ranked men's B4 Visually Impaired Tennis Player. Ivan discusses his rapid rise in the sport and looks ahead to his first international experience when he competes in the IBSA World Games in Birmingham and the IBTA International Championships in Poland. Ivan also talks about his love of music an...

In this episode, host Aaron Fowler speaks to Great Britain's most successful Boccia player, David Smith OBE. David talks about his early life and attending a school and college he likens to Hogwarts. He discusses his Boccia career so far, his experiences of competing in Four Paralympics and his ambitions for the future.

In this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to former Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball player, Sarah Hope. Sarah discusses the highs and lows of her distinguished basketball career and her recent retirement from the sport. She talks about how she became involved in sledge hockey a few years ago and how she now competes for the Women's Great Britain side.

In this episode host Aaron Fowler, speaks to former England Blind Cricket player Hassan Khan. Hassan talks about growing up in Pakistan and his sight loss journey. He discusses the key role cricket has played in his life. Hassan discusses his cricketing career having played in Ashes series and World Cups. He has also appeared on Test Match Special and is a member of the MCC.

In this episode, host Aaron Fowler speaks to two time Paralympian James Roberts. James discusses his sporting career which includes competing for Great Britain in Swimming, Rowing and Volleyball. He also talks about his work as a Performance coach and his work helping elite athletes deal with the mental pressures of competing in sport at the highest level. You can check out James's website Hom...

In this episode, host Aaron Fowler speaks to Amy Truesdale who competes fr GB in Para Taekwondo. During the interview Amy talks about the highlights of her career so far and her sporting ambitions for the future. Amy also discusses some of her other interests including dancing and Pilates.

In this episode, host, Aaron Fowler speaks to John Riordan who is Treasurer of The Disabled Golf Association. John talks about some of the competitions the DGA host, how long he has been involved in the organisation and his role as Treasurer. He also tells us about the range of conditions DGA members have and how some members have adapted the way they play the game.

In this episode host, Aaron Fowler, speaks to England Physical Disability Rugby League player Nick Kennedy. Nick discusses the accident which led to him having the lower half of his right arm amputated and what was involved in his rehab. He talks about his time as a fitness instructor for the Territorial Army. Nick talks about how he got involved in PDRL, his journey to winning the PDRL World Cup...

In this episode, host Aaron Fowler, speaks to England Wheelchair Rugby League player Lewis King. Lewis talks about how he first got involved in the sport, his England career and winning the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in 2022. Lewis also talks about his domestic playing career with London Roosters and his ambitions for the future.

Host Aaron Fowler speaks to UK Blind Baseball secretary Sheraz Chohan and UK Blind Baseball Team Assistant Coach, Nathan.  Sheraz and Nathan talk about the rapid growth of the game in the UK, winning a silver medal at the World Championships in 2022 and their plans to grow the game in the UK. 

Host, Aaron Fowler speaks to visually impaired rugby player Gareth Davies, about Cardiff Visually Impaired Rugby Club. Gareth also talks about playing for England and his job, working for the RNIB. Gareth discusses a campaign he is working on called See Sport Differently. 

In this episode, host Aaron Fowler, speaks to Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby player, Jack Smith. Jack talks about the spinal injury he obtained whilst playing rugby in 2008 and what his rehab involved. He also discusses his rugby career so far, winning gold at the Tokyo Paralympics and his love of coffee. 

On this episode, host Aaron Fowler, speaks to former England Blind Football Team player and captain Keryn Seal.  Keryn talks about his playing career and his recent move in to coaching with Brighton & Hove Albion and the India Blind Football Team.  He also talks about his thoughts on Wales's performances at the World Cup, leadership and mental health. 

In this episode host Aaron Fowler speaks to Danielle and Tom from CroySutt Warriors about a game for the visually impaired called Showodown. Danielle and Tom explain what the game is and how it is played. They also talk about their hopes to grow the game in the UK. 

Host Aaron Fowler speaks to visually impaired surfer Dave Lewis who represents England in Adaptive Surfing. Dave talks about his surfing journey so far, ambitions for the future and his love of sport. 

Host Aaron Fowler speaks to England Amputee Footballer Sean Jackson. Sean talks about his time playing for England at the Amputee Football World Cup in Turkey. He also discusses his footballing journey so far and his ambitions for the future. Sean talks about his time at university, a tv advert he appears in and his YouTube channel. 

Host Aaron Fowler speak to Great Britain Visually Impaired Judoka, Chris Hunt Skelley MBE. Chris talks about his judo career and his journey to winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.  Chris also talks about his recent wedding to his wife Louise, receiving an MBE, the mental challenges of dealing with sight loss and his love of pork pies. 

In this episode, host Aaron Fowler speaks to England Blind Cricket player Matt Dean. Matt discusses his time as captain of the side and his cricketing career so far. He also talks about his time playing in the National Partially Sighted Futsal League, his favourite football team Charlton Athletic, and his love of good food. 

In this episode Aaron speak to blind golfer and England and Wales Blind Golf Secretary Andy Gilford and sighted guide and England and Wales Blind Golf Press Officer Stephen Killick. Andy talks about his golfing career and the important role the sport has played in his life. Stephen talks about his involvement with blind golf and they both discuss their hopes for helping to grow the game in the fut...

In this episode, host Aaron Fowler, speak to Lois Turner who is captain of the UK Women's Blind Cricket Team and a member of the GB Women's Goalball squad.  They discuss Lois's sporting career so far, her ambitions of making it to the Paralympics and life as a guide dog owner. 

In this first episode, host Aaron Fowler interviews Jack Pearce who is captain of the England Visually Impaired Rugby Team.  They discuss Jack's rugby career so far and his sportng ambitions for thr future, his growing collection of retro rugby shirts and his career as a teacher.