Podcast Episodes
GEISH 74 – 1999 FA Cup Semi Final Replay Arsenal vs Manchester United and Tony Hawk’s 900
June 8th 2013
Both Jonathan and Shane go back to 1999 for their events. Shane goes back to Villa Park for the FA Cup Semi Final replay between Manchester United and Arsenal.
While Jonathan introduces a new sport to the podcast, skateboarding, as he covers Tony Hawk’s ground breaking 900 at the X-Games in San Francisco.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:08:19 — 31.3MB)
GEISH 73 – Kathrine Switzer & The Boston Marathon
May 5th 2013
Given the tragic recent events in Boston, we changed our schedule, and highlighted why the Boston Marathon is such an important event. Especially when Kathrine Switzer took to the course back in 1967.
Not only running against the 26.2 miles of the course, but also against sexist rules and gender politics, Switzer helped to change the world for women everywhere. (more…)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:38 — 19.7MB)
GEISH 72 – Legend Series: Grete Waitz
April 13th 2013
We return to our regular routine with a look back at the career of Grete Waitz. Not only did her exploits in the marathon mark her out as a legend, but she also went about breaking new ground – not only for female athletes, but challenging the perception of women as “the weaker gender”. (more…)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:49 — 16.9MB)
GEISH 71 – 2012 in Review (Part 6)
March 5th 2013
We stated previously what a special sporting year 2012 was, evinced by the fact that our magnum opus of a retrospective has taken us 3 months to complete.
In conjunction with a returning Emma Hyam, we conclude with what could be the one of the most significant events to ever happen in Britain. The 2012 Paralympic Games.
Our end of year awards are sandwiched between a nostalgic and wistful reminder of what the Olympics meant to so many in the host nation. (more…)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:43:00 — 70.7MB)
GEISH 70 – 2012 in Review (Part 5)
February 24th 2013
We told you that 2012 was a big year in sport, so as we approach March, our retrospective of 2012 continues with our review of the Olympics in London.
We are joined by regular guest-host Emma Hyam, who helps us review the games. This is a very British focused episode, so apologies if we missed out your favorite moment.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:44:59 — 75.5MB)
GEISH 69 – 2012 In Review (Part 4)
February 2nd 2013
First, an apology for the sound quality on this episode. I won’t promise it will never happen again. But I promise we’ll try our best.
As for the show, our penultimate retrospective of 2012 takes us through the year of Cricket, Golf & Boxing. (more…)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:56:38 — 80.1MB)
GEISH 68 – 2012 In Review (Part 3)
January 25th 2013
This episode is made up of two parts. First up, we have the review of the Formula 1 season, where we are joined by Elton McManus, Richard Smith and Allison Downing, who add some much needed expertise (i.e. people who watch more than 2 races a season) to the podcast. This is followed by the review of the North American sports, where we are joined by old favourite Greg Blanchard to discuss American Football, Baseball and Basketball.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:41:40 — 46.5MB)
GEISH 67 – 2012 in Review (Part 2)
January 5th 2013
Our review of the year continues with football, and the tiny bit of ice-hockey that happened this year. This show was originally going to include the North American based-sports, but we went long so instead you get an extra show. We are joined by Greg Blanchard (GAB) from the Inappropriate Conversations podcast.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:14:24 — 61.5MB)
GEISH 66 – 2012 In Review (Part 1)
December 21st 2012
It’s that magical time of year. And the gifts we bring are a retrospective on a pretty special year in sport. Part 1 includes our look back on the last 12 months in Tennis, Cycling, Rugby Union, Rugby League and Snooker. (more…)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:48:39 — 74.6MB)
GEISH 65 – Top 5 Partnerships
November 14th 2012
Jonathan and Shane take two completely different approaches to the question of who is the greatest sporting partnership of all time, leading to a wide variety of people and sports. These partnerships stamped their mark on their sports and sporting history.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:15:34 — 34.6MB)