Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat
Join Jody, Bayo, and Guests each fortnight (Or so) as they discuss athletics' hot topics, cover live events, and host stars of the sport in longer interview specials. Hit 'subscribe', give us a rating, and join in the conversation on: IG/Threads @BackstraightBoysPodcast.
Episodes
211 episodes
The Out Of Our League Edition with Jamie McGann
With a very slight lull in the non stop Diamond League schedule we're joined by oldskool T&F bestie Jamie McGann from the TrackCastic podca...
BackChat Episode 2
We're Back for more Chat with our All Time Favourite Athletes (UK Edition - Part 2).As you can imagine our short little extra episode turned into an hour long celebration of all our 21st Century faves.From Golden doubles and...
The Run Rabat Run Edition
Bayo snuck away from his Spanish holiday to make a surprise trip to Morocco and his first ever non European Diamond League meeting in Rabat. It was definitely worth the wait as the top performance came thick and extremely fast. The ...
The Throw Down Catch Up Edition
The season is in full swing with Diamond Leagues and Gold Meets coming thick and fast. We catch up with all the best performances of the year including two historic throws from Jessica Schilder in the Shot Putt and teenage phenomen...
BackChat Episode 1
The very first BackChat is here, and inevitably we're chatting about our All Time Favourite Athletes (UK Edition - Part 1).From relays masters, local butchers and teenage prodigies turns out we had WAY too much to discuss so this only co...
BackChat - COMING SOON
They’ll be no more long waits for your Backstraight fix as every week the boys will now be answering your questions on BackChat your weekly Backstraight Bonus.Ask anything you like and you may win a prize!!! Either DM your q...
The Gemili Relay Edition
This week we’re joined by British sprint legend Adam Gemili to discuss an electrifying World Relays from Gaborone, Botswana. There was lots at stake for the African nation as WA took this meet to the continent for the very let firs...
The MAJOR Marathon Edition
We're back and still in shock following Sabastian Sawe's jaw dropping World Records at The London Marathon.Not only was he the first man to break 2 hours, but 3 men went under the previous WR and Tigst Assefa broke the women's only...
The Sensational Sunday: Toruń Review Edition
The GB Golden Girls and ever dependable Mr Kerr did Team GB proud at the World Indoors. And so did Bayo. With Jody is sunning himself in Argentina Bayo had to interview the stars in Toruń solo for the very first time. Luckily ...
The Toruń World Indoor Preview with Jo Mersh
Two in a week!!! 🤯Bayo’s off to Toruń for the World Indoors so we’ve invited our OG track bestie and 2004 WI 800m bronze medalist Jo Mersh to join us all the way from New Zealand. We cover all the events that we’re most looki...
200th Episode - The Irish Athletics Special Edition
It's been a while. Huge apologies for our two month absence but we're back with a banger.For our 200th Episode we are celebrating the long awaited arrival of our new passports with an Irish Athletics Special.We're determined to be...
The Dan Brown Sport 2026 Preview Edition with Dan Peachey and Chris Brown Sport
A new year is upon us and we meet up with some of our Athletico besties to take a look at what’s coming up in 2026.With Champs galore, exciting events and favourite athletes to cheer on we chose our highlight of the upcoming season and m...
Backstraight End of Year Review 2025
The gang’s all here and we’re joined by LOADS of Backstraight’s nearest and dearest to review a jam packed 2025.From Apeldoorn to Tokyo with a detour through Götzis and Zurich we try and remember it all as we highlight our favourit...
The Rise (And Fall) Edition with Abigail Pawlett
We’re joined by Heptathlon sensation Abigail Pawlett to chat about her stunning 2025 season and how that fall at the WC’s is motivating her into 2026 Also JAZ IS BACK to tell us all about her post Tokyo adventures and how Team GB h...
The Girl Group Fantasy Edition with Seamus Derbyshire
We’re joined by 400h star Seamus Derbyshire to talk about his breakout season, surprise relay success and how being his authentic self has rejuvenated his career. We also fill you in on our guest appearance at The British Athletics ...
The Hit Me With Your Best Shot Edition with Scott Lincoln
After a lot of hand wringing about Team GB's showing in Tokyo we've decided to look on the bright side and celebrate some of our positive performances. We're joined by World Champ finalist Scot Lincoln to celebrate his great season,...
The Sayonara Tokyo Edition with Jeanette Kwakye
Thought we'd take a breather after returning from Tokyo before dropping our review pod. Not that we've been slacking, we've been rewatching every last minute of the action if course!!! You miss so much in the stadium. We're joined b...
Tokyo Day 8 and 9: The Weekend Update Edition
Better late than never, right???Sorry for the delay but we’ve been having some Japanese adventures before finally dropping our update of the last weekend. There was lots of drama over the last two days including relay mishaps...
Tokyo Day 7 Part 2: The AMYzing Meet Up Edition with Anderson Emerole
Sorry we're late guys, but I'm sure you'll appreciate that after the exploits of Friday we we got a bit delayed in our podcasting responsibilities.There was a fantastic turn out for our afternoon meet up and beers before we headed to the...
Tokyo Day 6 - The Sensational Sydney Edition with Christine Ohuruogu
Who better to join us on a history making day of 400m running that the one lap Legend Christine Ohuruogu?We discuss Sydney McLaughlin - Levrone’s jaw dropping run in 47.78, second fastest time in history.Keshorn Walcott also...
Tokyo Day 5: The Silver Lining Edition with Andy Baddeley
Olympic 1500m finalist and host of The Running Channel podcast Andy Baddeley joins us to celebrate a well deserved Silver medal from Eugene ‘22 Cha...
Tokyo Day 4: The Faith Hammers The Competition Edition with Colin Jackson
Colin’s back to take us through the 110m hurdles final and we all marvel at Ethan’s monster HT, Faith’s 4th 🥇🥇🥇🥇 and Sydney’s STUNNING Semi Final run 😮
Tokyo Day 3: The Kambundji Karaoke Edition with Sally Pearson
We're joined by the legendary Olympic, World and Commonwealth 100mh Champion Sally Pearson to discuss another night of shock results here in Tokyo.We get her expert take on a startling Ditaji Kambundji win in the sprint hurdles and an el...
