5 Best Olympics Podcasts UK Edition 2026

1. Anything but Footy

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The unashamedly biased Olympic & Paralympic sport podcast! 'A relaxed, affable show. The hosts display wide-ranging knowledge' : The New York Times essential top six podcasts to follow for Olympics [25/07/2021].MORE Producer/Network Anything but Footy
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 30Facebook 173Twitter 750Instagram 515 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Sam Oldham Podcast

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At seven years old I walked into a gymnastics club for the very first time. I was hooked. For the next twenty one years, I dedicated my life to becoming an Olympic champion. I'm going to share with you the life lessons, experiences and stories that have shaped the man I am today. I'm now starting a new chapter in my life beyond my sporting career and look forward to bringing you along with me.MORE Host Sam Oldham
Producer/Network Sam Oldham
Email ****@aol.com
Location England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 74 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Road to the Olympics

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Follow my journey from Tokyo 2020 Olympics to Paris 2024, attempting to make Rio Olympics a quad tear put those plans on hold,Tokyo was a tough Olympics for me, but the knowledge there will help me make Paris an Olympics to remember. Enjoy the JourneyMORE Host Stephen Scullion
Producer/Network Stephen Scullion
Email ****@outlook.com
Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 238 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. On the Podium

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The stories behind the medals. As the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics approach, comedian Eliza Skinner and athletics commentator Ed Harry interview remarkable athletes about the journeys they took to the Games. Basketball champion Breanna Stewart and shot-putter Raven Saunders explain why they use the platform sport gives them to act as advocates...MORE Hosts Scout Bassett, Eliza Skinner, Ed Harry
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 9MTwitter 578.4KInstagram 544K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Tom Dean Medal Machine

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With two Olympic gold medals already under his belt at just 23, Tom Dean MBE is taking on what many say is impossible in Paris this summer: he'll be attempting a record-breaking five-medal haul.It's the ultimate challenge, one that no Team GB athlete has ever achieved before. Tom is going to need every bit of help he can get; that's where the podcast comes in. The mission? To build the 'Medal Machine', an all-encompassing behemoth that is going to give Tom the edge come July...MORE Host Tom Dean
Producer/Network Global Originals
Email ****@mbe.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 30 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact