Women Unscripted

It has been a true pleasure to watch our next guest blossom, mature, and leave her mark in the sport. Kaitlin first met Ella Eastin when she was just nine years old and she has played a small part of her massive career.  Ella was special in the pool and out from a very young age and is not done yet.  She broke numerous national age group and high school records and began her record-breaking colleg...

This week's guest is Lisa Alexander who coached the Australian Women’s Netball Team (the Diamonds) from 2011 until her contract was controversially terminated in March 2020. Before coaching Lisa played for Victoria and was a member of the wider Australian senior squad. She is the first ever Diamonds coach to have not represented them herself. Under Lisa’s coaching, the Diamonds have been the numbe...

On this week’s episode Chris and Jane discuss children, ponies and summer fun and reflect on their childhood enjoying hours of sheer joy and happiness without a care in the world. The recent evidence of abuse in sport has cast a dark shadow on those glorious yet vulnerable years of youth indulging in sport with high ambitions and total dedication. Their love for sport and complete trust in their c...

On this new season of Sound Bites, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen, explains nutrient deficiencies; how we test for them and get them and some of the most common ones as well as how to prevent them. Kirstin offers some case studies and examples of some athletes she has worked with, what nutrient deficiencies are, what are some of the most common ones and some helpful tips f...

Anastasija Strizakova was born in Latvia and moved to Ireland when she was 16 with her parents who were looking for a brighter future for her than Eastern Europe could offer.  Not only has she adopted an Irish accent but in the past few years she has adopted the sport of rock climbing.  It has, she says, changed her life, giving her a new purpose and confidence, and she is a different person to wh...

As a Midland, Texas native, Natalie Hinds was CollegeSwimming.com’s No. 1 recruit out of the Lone Star State in 2012. She then went on to become an All-American sprinter at the University of Florida on multiple occasions. As a Florida freshman, Natalie finished 3rd in the 100-yard free at NCAA's. She was named the SEC Female Freshman of the Year after finishing top eight in all her events. Natalie...

Chris and Jane are joined by former British team trainer whose illustrious career spanned some 30 years leading the Junior and Young Rider squads to a tally of 96 medals between 1981 – 2011. Gill’s riding career was highlighted by winning Burghley in 1969 riding Shaitan. Her gift for also being a successful trainer was her ability to bring out the best in riders without changing their unique style...

Amanda Beard was just 14 years-old when she qualified for her first Olympic Games and walked away as the second youngest swimmer in history to medal with one gold and two silvers. That was just the beginning to a very successful career, in the pool and out. She went on to make the next three Olympic games, competing in a total of four Olympics where she earned seven Olympic medals (two gold, four...

This week's guest is Madison de Rozario, a three-time Paralympian, who first started wheelchair racing when she was twelve years old and competed at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics only two years later aged 14.  She won three Paralympic medals, placed first in the 5000m at the 2017 London World Para Athletic Championship, was the first Australian to win the women’s wheelchair title at the 2018 London...

The Horse Show takes on a new look and feel this week as Chris is joined by an old friend Jane Wallace, making her podcasting debut as a co-host. Their topic of discussion is over-tight nose-bands as Jane shares her lifetime’s experience from showing ponies to international eventing, from teaching to training. She explains why taking the time for building the foundation to a house is the perfect m...

Cass Cross is is a national-level synchronized skating coach and the Director of Skating for the Team Ashburn Synchronized Skating teams.  Cass has participated in the sport since 1995 earning many national and international medals with The Colonials Synchronized Skating teams as a member of Team USA.  She also won two national championships with the Esprit de Corps Adult synchronized skating team...

On episode 3, Kaitlin Sandeno’s guest is Amy Bilquist, five time national champion, American record holder, NCAA record holder, five time international medalist, and 2016 Olympic trials finalist.  They have a candid discussion about her career and aspirations and Amy pulls no punches as she passionately shares her journey. Host: Kaitlin Sandeno Podcast length: 32 mins For more conversations from t...

This week’s guest is Modern Pentathlete Chloe Esposito. At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Chloe became a household name after winning gold, the first Australian to ever do so. Modern pentathlon comprises five sports; fencing, swimming, horse riding, running and shooting. Chloe has won numerous world championships and was ranked world number 1 in 2018. She has been awarded the Order of Australia and w...

Jane Wallace could be described as an all-round horsewoman with experience and success ranging from show ponies in the 60’s to winning the silver medal at the European Championships.  She credits the foundation she gained in the show pony world as the basis of her success as a rider, learning balance and an independent seat, which also stood her in good stead while racing points to points which sh...

Chris Stafford alongside Nancy Gillen from Inside the Games have the top stories from women's sport around the world. Their guest this week is Champion Women CEO Nancy Hogshead-Makar who is fighting to get sports federations to address sexual and other abuse which, she says, cannot be left to criminal courts; so many countries offer no remedy for abuse anywhere… let alone in sport.  Nancy is writi...

This month The Lovely Biertrix chats with Loud and Queer, skater and coach with the UK club Surrey Roller Girls. Loud and Queer tells us about her journey from new skater to league coach over the last four years. The experience of becoming a coach has had a positive impact on Loud and Queer's skating skills and confidence. Listen in to learn more about the skills you need to become a coach and the...

Kaitlin’s guest this week is reigning NCAA women swimmer of the year, Beata Nelson. Beata had a very impressive club career before heading to University of Wisconsin where she had an outstanding college reign but with an unfortunate ending as her final NCAA’s were canceled due to COVID-19.  Nevertheless, her impressive accolades consist of three-time NCAA champ, 7X all-American, 5 BIG Ten champion...

On this week's episode Ella and Georgina chat with Ash Nelson who played for the Hockeyroos from 2007 to 2017. She has 205 caps and has scored 69 goals. Ash competed at two Commonwealth Games and was on the 2012 London Olympics squad. In 2010, Ash graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and worked as an Occupational Therapist while playing profess...

Chris and Nancy have the top stories from women's sport around the world. Their guest this week is Sky Sports NZ Reporter Kate King in Auckland. While Kate has been unable to go to the studio during the lockdown, she has been following developments in sports and how athletes have been affected. She also explains how the next level of socialization will roll out this week and how it will involve sp...

This week’s guest is record breaking jockey Julie Krone who fought, literally and figuratively, with fierce determination to establish her career in a male dominated sport. Her accomplishments take a few minutes to read with more than 21,000 starts and earnings in excess of $90 million. Julie was just a toddler when her mother set her in the saddle. Who knew then she was destined to become a hero...

Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen have the top stories from women's sport around the world. This week they are joined by newly minted podcaster Kaitlin Sandeno who has launched her new show Behind the Blocks. Kaitlin is a Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x Olympic medalist, 6x World Champion, former World Record holder, and current Pan American Games record holder for Team USA.  Kaitlin published her autobio...

Kaitlin's first guest on this new swimming podcast is Cyndi Gallagher who has been head coach for UCLA Women's Swimming and Diving team for 31 years of the 38 years consisting of head coach, assistant coach and student-athlete. A graduate of UCLA, Cyndi had an impressive career in the water before becoming one of the few coaches in the nation who coached at their alma mater. She set several school...

Today we welcome Mel Jones to the podcast. A previous member of the Australian Women’s Cricket Team, Mel has played on the winning side of two World Cups and two Ashes series, and also played 61 One Day Internationals. She also played domestically in teams both in England and Australia before her retirement. Since then, Mel has worked as a successful talent manager and has become a dominant voice...

Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen have the top stories from women's sport around the world. This week they are joined by Sky Blue FC General Manager Alyse LaHue who is finding new ways to engage with players and fans during the lockdown. Alyse explains that they have developed tools and practices that will be used in future to help the club. Stories covered: Phil Neville England Women’s Soccer Coach...

We continue our series of Equestrian Legends this week with another interview that was first recorded in 2012. New Zealander Jennifer Millar has devoted her life to officiating in equestrian sport from Team Trainer to Chef de Equipe, course designer, steward and technical delegate for numerous events around the world. Jennifer served as President, Vice President and Chairman on the Equestrian Spor...