The Sports Podcast

David Thompson has always enjoyed being outdoors and being active. When his wife spotted a new mole on his back, he thought little of it. He booked an appointment to get it checked. It was June 2022 and it changed everything - he had cancer. David has told his story in a bid to raise awareness about the higher skin cancer risks that sports people face and the precautions we can all take. For more...

The Marathon des Sables is known as one of the toughest footraces in the world for good reason. It is both a supreme physical and mental battle, but creates experiences that last a lifetime. Drew Jonkmans is back in the island after conquering the heat, exhaustion, injury, blisters and kit malfunctions in the Moroccan Sahara while raising money for Guernsey Mind.  He speaks to Nick Mann about his...

For this episode, Nick Mann is looking back on a fantastic day of running at the Sure Guernsey Marathon. He was camped out with a nice coffee soaking up the finish line atmosphere at a race which had a truly international feel having grown markedly as an event since being reborn. You’ll be hearing first from Frenchman Guillaume Ruel after he broke the course record for the win, and then Lindsay Sw...

St Jacques Vikings secured promotion to Counties One Hampshire on the weekend in style with a 108-15 win against Chichester II. In this episode Nick Mann is joined by their marketing and commercial director, front row forward James Mroch to digest their season and the challenges that lie ahead. April 10, 2024

We’re talking cycling in The Warm Up. Host Nick Mann is joined by academy prospect Charlie Tourtel and development officer Paul De Garis.  They discuss how Charlie has been testing himself at British Cycling development weekends and what’s coming up in the sport locally, including this weekend’s four day Easter Festival. March 27, 2024

In this episode we’re focusing on the London Marathon. It’s been 15 years since Martin Boyde last took on London and he is preparing to go back to the famous course. He will be raising money for Sense, a charity that helps thousands of people who are deafblind or who have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfil their potential. That is one major motivator, the other is...

In this show we’re building up to Saturday’s hockey inter-insulars in Jersey. Guernsey are looking to rewrite the script of last year when Jersey took both first team games and there is confidence in the camps.  In this episode Nick Mann spoke to one of Guernsey’s attacking threats Tash Symes for a player’s perspective and men’s first team coach Ed Benfield, while the Jersey Evening Post’s sports...

Looking back on an exciting two days of Inter-Insular netball action at Beau Sejour.  Jersey remained dominant, including a 65-29 win in the senior A fixture. There was plenty to digest.  Nick Mann sat down with Guernsey Head Coach Sally Carns and co-captain Donna Behaut to analyse the action and the strides the home side have made, and spoke to Jersey Head Coach Serena Kersten. March 13, 2024

This year's theme for International Women's Day is inspiring inclusion. We thought, what better way to celebrate than by speaking to Jersey Cricket CEO Sarah Gomersall and sports development manager at Jersey Sport, Libby Barnett? ✨ In this podcast, you will hear reporter, Kelly Frost, discuss the boundaries that women face and how to create an environment where women feel comfortable to pursue a...

Welcome to a Warm Up Inter-Insular special.  We’ll be bringing you insights into all the major clashes between Guernsey and Jersey this year starting with this weekend's netball. Bailiwick Express’ Nick Mann and Jersey Evening Post Sports Editor Stephen Anderson discuss their respective islands prospects before we hear from Guernsey Head Coach Sally Carns and Co-Captain Donna Brehaut and Jersey He...

🎙️ The Sport Interview: Old Victorians Cricket Club 🎙️ In this episode, Elliot Corbel is joined by two of his teammates from the Old Victorians Cricket Club, as well as the club's main sponsor, Rathbones. Hard-hitting all-rounder and club social media manager, Ed Giles, along with recently crowned Jersey Cricketer of the Year and captain of the club, James Duckett, discuss their upcoming trip to M...

In this episode we delve into the world of sprinting with Guernsey star Abi Galpin.  A heavily disrupted build up to last year’s Island Games had some hidden consequences through this winter, but she is now back at her best.  We geek out over some of the intricacies of 200m running, talk about her PB at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships where a fall after the line meant she couldn’t compete in...

Laura Clayton brings you the stories and voices from the 2024 Channel Island Sports Awards... February 9, 2024

In this episode of The Sport Interview, we have a fascinating discussion with 21-year-old local football referee Harry Walker and St Peter's FC manager and gold medal winning manager of Team Jersey, Elliot Powell, talking about all things football officiating, coaching, VAR and more! February 7, 2024

Guernsey’s coastline is world class and it has never been easier to get out on the water. More people and more people are doing so, from sea swimming to paddle boarding and kayaking.  A new initiative aims to ensure that those activities are as safe as possible.  In this episode Nick Mann talks to the Guernsey Sports Commission’s Outdoor and Adventure Sports Development Officer Alan Jenner about t...

This week Nick Mann talks to Deloitte Partner David Becker on the back of a fundraising challenge to walk laps of the Val des Terres for 24 hours. We dive into his background, motivation and top tips for going beyond what you might think is possible. You can donate to Grow by following this link .  January 31, 2024

More active, more often is a philosophy that has States backing, but is it doing all it can to make that happen? With a background of new publicly funded sports facilities being put on the backburner and funding pressures on a programme that broadens opportunities, Nick Mann talks to the Guernsey Sports Commission director of communications Nicky Will about recommendations it made for improvements...

Former professional tennis player turned Island Padel co-founder Scott Clayton joined Steven Anderson for the latest Bailiwick Podcasts: Sport Interview. He was joined by Phil Bain of Rathbones, the primary sponsor of Island Padel, to discuss Jersey's fastest growing sport, along with the adversities faced following Storm Ciarán. Listen in to find out more about Scott's journey, as well as Rathbon...

In this episode, Nick Mann talks to Seb Priaulx who is heading out to race the 24 Hours of Daytona with a win on his mind. He gives us an insight into the historic race and how he has been preparing for his first season in GTD Pro for the AO Racing Team in the IMSA SportsCar Championship. January 17, 2024

This week Nick Mann is joined by Josh Lewis to look back on a year which saw him finish fifth at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, dominant the men’s field to take gold at the Island Games and take on a tough Ironman in Portugal and they discuss how he will build on all the lessons learnt for this season. January 10, 2024

In the second part of our rugby special, Nick Mann talks to Guernsey Raiders Ladies lead coach Steve Evans about how the side have developed through the first half of the season as they hunt for their first win - and if it leaves you hungry for more, there’s a chance coming up on Sunday 21 Jan to give women’s rugby a go through the Inner Warrior camp . January 3, 2024

In this first episode of our two-part rugby special, Nick Mann talks to Guernsey Raiders Director of Rugby Jordan Reynolds about the ups and downs of the season so far, the challenges of National League rugby and how his side are changing the mood in their bid to climb clear of the relegation battle.  December 27, 2023

Former Jersey Reds player turned professional boxer, Nick Campbell joined the podcast team to discuss his transition into the ring, winning the Scottish Heavyweight Title and training with world champions Joseph Parker and Tyson Fury. From dealing with pre-fight nerves, to what Tyson Fury is really like in person, this certainly was an entertaining conversation! December 22, 2023

It’s a period of change for Guernsey Cricket and with a summer ahead that features a T20 international tournament on our shores, Nick Mann talks to new men’s manager Rob Thomson about the sport’s ambitions and his journey into the role. December 20, 2023

This week Nick Mann has been talking to sailor Andrew Bridgman as he prepares to compete in a world championships in the coastal town of Sorento in Australia.  We look back on his gold medal win in the Island Games and ahead to what promises to be exhilarating high speed foiling action in the Waszp.  November 22, 2023