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
201 episodes
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...
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Episode 200
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1:28:02
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...
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Episode 199
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1:28:07
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...
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Episode 198
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1:39:17
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...
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Episode 197
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1:08:40
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 ...
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Episode 196
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54:30
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,...
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Episode 195
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57:34
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...
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Episode 194
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1:17:45
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...
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Episode 193
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1:01:11
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...
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Episode 192
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24:24
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...
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Episode 190
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26:03
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...
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Episode 189
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23:02
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 😮
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Episode 188
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31:29
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...
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Episode 187
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29:15
Tokyo Day 2: The Jimmy 🇫🇷 JAM 🇯🇲 Edition
We had a fantastic evening in the stadium hanging out with some with Athletico Royalty and enjoying the iced wine 🧊 🍷The action was pretty great as well.A sensational 10k result gave fan fave Jimmy Gressier a surprise win and the ...
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Episode 186
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32:34
Tokyo Day 1 - The Dear Evan Dunfee Edition with Chris Brown Sport
We’ve made it all the way to Tokyo and whilst the jet lag is kicking in we’re here to recap Day 1 along with Trackastic Podcast host and Atheltico royalty Chris Brown Sport. Golds from fan fave Evan Dunfee and a resurgent Ryan Crous...
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Episode 185
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21:50
Tokyo 2025 Preview Edition with Sally Gunnell and Kevin Young
For our World Championships preview edition we're joined by Hurdles Royalty Sally Gunnell and Kevin Young 👑Both Sally and Kevin were crowned the 1992 Olympic and 1993 World 400mh Champions, setting WR's along the way and with Tokyo...
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Episode 184
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1:18:50
The All Hail Queen Merlene Edition
The DL Final action took second place to our epic quest to meet The Queen, Merlene Ottey 👑Well mission accomplished, so whilst we quickly review the best perfs on the track we also fill you in on all our old skool ‘networking’ at a fabul...
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Episode 183
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49:14
2 Metre Dream Team Emergency Edition
EMERGENCY PODCAST ALERT!!! 🚨 MORGAN JUMPED 2 METRES!!! THE TEAM WAS ALSO ANNOUNCED!!!BUT MORGAN JUMPED 2 METRES!!! 🥳
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Episode 182
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18:05
The Komebacks and Katchups Edition
After a week of stunning DL performances the boys discuss Keely and Karsten comebacks, WR near misses and a very damp LJ competish before we all head to Zurich for the big Final later this week. They then have a good old gossip roun...
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Episode 181
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1:11:15
The Track, Field and Life Edition with Colin Jackson
We promised you a special guest and they don’t come any more special than hurdles LEGEND Colin Jackson here to tell us all about his new venture the Track, Field & Lif...
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Episode 180
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39:41
The Transatlantic Trials Edition
The gang’s all here as FIVE times British Long Jump Champion Jazmin Sawyers returns to tell us all about her fantastic weekend at a sensational UK trials. We discuss all the action, the marvellous new surroundings and the potential headac...
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Episode 179
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1:27:53
UK Champs - Day 1 Round Up
Just dropping into you feeds with a quick round up of all the action from Day 1 of the British Trials.Great performances and great stadium but some potential headaches for the selectors.Thanks Mel. Sorry Divine.
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Episode 178
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20:50
The Tokyo Trials Edition
Trials season is upon us and this weekend we’re off the Birmingham to enjoy all the drama at the Novuna UK Athletics Championships. As usual the selection criteria is somewhat complicated so join us as we break everything down...
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Episode 177
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43:59
The Hometown Glory: London Diamond League Edition
The boys have got LOADS to talk about after a jam packed London Diamond League with great performances all round, especially from the Brits. They’ve joined by some familiar names from the Mixed Zone after the event. There’s also dis...
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Episode 176
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1:23:53
