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“I don’t normally write reviews but just wanted to say how much I love the podcast. It’s given me an excitement about athletics that I haven’t felt since the early 90s when my life’s ambition was to be Sally Gunnell (spoiler- it didn’t happen). There’s a fantastic cast of characters in athletics...”Read full review »
L6218 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/08/23
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“Wonderful podcast- warm, enthusiastic and (despite what Bayo and Jody sometimes claim) informative. Brilliant interviews- often much more revealing than you see from athletes on TV. A must listen for anyone into athletics!”
PercyJW via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/29/23
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“I have been listening to this podcast for years and have thoroughly enjoyed listening to the gangs recaps, reviews and thoughts on all things athletics.
As an athlete hearing and listening to the mega super fans of athletics is so cool and I hope the podcast only gets bigger and bigger as Jody...”Read full review »
Gold Slider via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/14/23
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“The very best podcast for detailed insight into the world of British athletics. Highly recommend to all athletics fans. Latest episode dissecting the World Champs selection policy gave me all the insider info I was missing!! Thank you Backstraight Boys.”
LMruns via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/04/23
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“Just listened to the Jaz Sawyers interview. The questions were knowledgeable and admiring without being fawning at all. Completely uplifting and fascinating.”
Arran_I via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/10/23
“Found this by accident and now it’s my go to pod for uk athletics chat from some very knowledgeable enthusiastic guys (and ladies). Can’t wait for the season to restart so there’s more content. It’s obvious when listening that they’re friend with so many athletes and this gives access to honest,...”Read full review »
mattl1975 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/03/23
“Have been listening to these guys for a few years now. This first podcast since Claire left was just great- well done Jodie and Bayou! The review of the Indoor European Championships was excellent- enthusiastic with some good interviews of athletes but fair to those who underperformed. Especially...”Read full review »
Kate H Southampton via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/12/23
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“Best athletics Podcast by far, would be even better if they would leave out there political views. Would be great, to be able to switch off from the news and enjoy listening to this without there world view.”
Coolestowl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/01/21
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“I love this podcast so much. Over the various lockdowns I would listen to old episodes, just to get my athletics fix. So glad the world is open again and you’re all back! Also, the longer the episode the better!”
RoshRad via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/03/21
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“I’ve got an issue with this podcast. It’s not on often enough or long enough to keep me occupied on two two hour drives a week. I could listen to these three talk about and to athletes all day long. More (and then more), please!”
Faloola Chong via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/26/21
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“Feel good podcast on the world of athletics. Especially enjoyed their interviews with Denise and Christine O. Perfect if you are an athletics geek.”
bhgdth via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/20
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“an amazing podcast for the average athletics geek! very eye opening into the world of athletics, your personality’s are all great and really shine through! well done guys!!”
@gracedunn._ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/13/20
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“Love to hear great athletics chat from real fans. Can’t count the number of times Jody, Bayo and Clare have made me laugh, smile and nod my head in agreement with everything they have to say. Great interviews and insights and more sprint queen gossip than you’ll ever need!”
_Cal_999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
09/11/20
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“Love this podcast. Often listen when jogging and must look like a mad cackling woman, as double over with laughter at some of the comments. Love the passion and knowledge of J,B & C and the in depth interviews in which you hear directly from great athletes - Christine Ohuruogu and Eilish...”Read full review »
Melanat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/12/20
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“I never really have that many people that I can have a proper conversation about athletics with and my hunger for it is fulfilled with this amazing podcast! If you love athletics then this is DEFINITELY for you !!!”
AJ athlete via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/17/20
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“A athletic fans dream podcast”
Payney777 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/20
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“Enjoy their show, appropriately light hearted.
November 2019 update - so enjoyed the show during 2019 - particularly August to October 2019.”
Nerk, Fred place holder via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/03/19
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“I always look forward to this podcast. An athletics fan must. And really funny. Love it ❤️”
JaredTC via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/15/19
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“Time to invest in some decent sound recording kit”
MuddyPause via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/26/19
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“My favourite podcast, consistently insightful and hilarious. Always enjoy reliving the highs (and lows) of a Championship with the BSB+G. Also the best interviews, I feel like I really get to know the athletes. Keep being great, and look forward to the coverage of British Champs/Doha.
PS never...”Read full review »
georgiaetc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/15/19
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“I stumbled across this podcast when looking for an Olympics or athletics podcast, and am so happy I found it! It gives you lots of information and fun conversation about athletics, while keeping an informal tone throughout. It’s brilliant for me as I often find myself without having anyone to...”Read full review »
Athletics Joe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/05/19
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“This is a fantastic podcast! I had been looking for a fun yet informative podcast on athletics for some time and stumbled across this brilliant show. When you don’t always have the time to tune into the latest athletics events, it’s good to know that there is a quick and easy way to get up to...”Read full review »
ChrisJ75000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/19
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“I absolutely love the backstraight boys and girl podcast. It helps athletes and athletics fans like me keep up with all the sports news. I have never ever came across anything like this that is clear , not too long but still extremely informative about athletics it also helps me feel as though I...”Read full review »
athleticsobsessedamaka via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/19
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“I stumbled across this podcast from tweets from some of my favourite athletes who regularly interact with the shows presenters. After listening to a couple I quickly realised why -these guys (& gal) really now their stuff.
It’s great to feed your athletic thirst for knowledge & news...”Read full review »
antsandall via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/19
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“Quite frankly, I’m obsessed with you guys. Once a fortnight we’re blessed with the thoughts and insights of these three athletics experts, while keeping it light and entertaining. Just what the sport needs. A fab podcast, 5 stars”
JazminSawyers via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/23/19
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“I love this podcast, it gives me really informative and insightful news about the goings on in the world of athletics. Jody, Bayo and Claire are great fun to listen to and their interviews with experienced and up and coming athletes are excellent (especially welcome in the off season when there...”Read full review »
Natasha4995 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/30/19
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“Hello Claire Jody and Bayo!
I’m not sure what the full demographic of the podcast listeners are, but I thought I’d leave an honest review as a 17 yr old listener (listener since day 1, well podcast 1, when I was 15).
Firstly let me say a big thank you to all of you behind the podcast.
I am a...”Read full review »
RunnerGirlRuby via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/19
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“Getting into the Backstraight boys podcasts has made my 2019 so much better. The guys are brilliant at their job, you can tell just how passionate they are about track, and they never fail to make me laugh. As none of my friends are interested in athletics, listening to the podcast makes me feel...”Read full review »
Sportsfan344 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/22/19
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“First came across this with the parkrun episode and it has become a firm favourite! Their knowledge is truly encyclopaedic and it’s very well presented... off to look for some back episodes!”
Jovialgnome via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/30/19
“Just finished listening to part 1 of the Christine Ohuruogu interview from my travels in Melbourne...an apt location to be revisiting the commonwealth games triumph of Melbourne 06, which kick-started Christine’s gold medal rush. In this pod she takes us back to her successful early years with...”Read full review »
Jack Perryman4941 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/20/19
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“Wonderful interview for all with an interest in track and field.”
Bluecrocus via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/19
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“This is always an interesting listen but the Christmas Special on The Fudge Project was another level. Fascinating to get a Coach and Athlete view and great to hear how eloquent and grounded they all were - the future is bright. Thanks for bringing us this insight in a feature length version...”Read full review »
cdub72blk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/31/18
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“Found this through the parkrun episode and have listened to all episodes during the last month.
I enjoyed listening to their predictions for championships when I knew the results, their 2018 world record predictions that they got right and their love for Sally Pearson.
Now I just have to hope...”Read full review »
KTGrove via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/04/18
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“As an athletics fan this is a perfect podcast. Awesome insight, fantastic interviews and all the the questions that us fans have and all the answers we could ever need. Amazing please keep them coming!”
Benjidavys123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/18
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“My favourite podcast! It's always great to hear a variety of opinions and thoughts expressed by true fans of the sport. The love for athletics really shines through, but there's also consideration of how athletics appears to the general public. It's all well and good that we can scour...”Read full review »
Talmeister via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/01/18
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“Thanks for the rants and the jokes. I hope Seb Coe listens to your takedown of the pointlessly innovative Continental Cup.”
@sofasobad via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/21/18
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“This is the best!!
Top work guys 🕺🏻”
Jords2495 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/07/18
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“Berlin review execellent episode - Mondo & Dad my highlight, and 10:85 yeah how many times can you say that in 1 podcast. A great listen, you can hear the presenters love for athletics true fans”
MandJ666 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/26/18
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“I’ve just listened to the sprint queen edition! Amazing! These guys (and gal) get the BIG NAMES!!! I love this podcast so much!! What I’m looking forward to is the predictions for Berlin - champs preview!! Keep up the good work!”
Malma4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/05/18
“Great knowledge, great fan girling, great access to guests. Sometime a little over exuberant when it come to British athletes and performances, very rarely, if at all, call an average performance what it is.
The best at what it does tho, friends talking about something they love.”
Emesy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/27/18
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“For a self certified athletics nut, I love this podcast. Just felt that the Semenya debate in last episode was pretty one sided. A bit strange to claim to “ not understand the science” then proceed to be so emphatic about how the new regs are wrong. Caster has undoubtedly been shabbily treated...”Read full review »
stuart691 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/17/18
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“The in-depth interviews are informative and enjoyable. The previews and reviews of events are knowledgeable. The presenters are fans with a deep, evident love for our sport.”
RichHL via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/14/18
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“I’m so glad I found this podcast - finally there is someone (or a few!) out there who likes athletics as much as me. Listening to these guys give me insights I never would have had and it’s darn good fun to listen to. They brighten my day anytime I listen to them and my highlight is the Jasmin...”Read full review »
helen met via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/18
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“For someone who doesn’t know much about athletics this is an insightful way to discover the finer details. Brilliantly put together, a very easy listen!”
KMSwaz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/18
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“Love listening to this! They really know their stuff and have lots of great thoughts and opinions to share. Great humour throughout, but not afraid to discuss the serious issues too. Overall, this makes a refreshing change from mainstream media which has tended to sensationalise. Claire has been...”Read full review »
Miles T Bass via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/17
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“Spent ages looking for a good athletics podcast and definitely found one here. Funny, relevant, informative, interesting. Great to listen to honest, knowledgeable presenters who are clearly very passionate about the sport. Definitely recommend!”
Footballer10001 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/25/17
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