BT Sport's lead football commentator Darren Fletcher joins Hamish for this week's podcast episode. Darren talks through his career from working on suspended ceilings after school in Sheffield to commentating on five successive Champions League Finals. He talks through all thing’s commentary, from the preparation for each match, to performing during the big moments. A journey of hard work and perseverance, with great stories along the way. With credit to BT Sport. Time Codes:- - 1:18-6:50-...

The 2019 SJA Sports commentator of the year and BBC Radio 5 Live’s main commentator for both boxing and athletics joins Hamish this week. In this episode Mike details his career progression from starting at the BBC aged 16 to becoming the voice of their boxing and athletics coverage. He also speaks of his experience amateur boxing and how that has helped his commentary of the sport, as well as why the 100 metres is one of the most difficult sporting events to commentate on and why a...

Presenter & Reporter Alex Aljoe joins Hamish this week on the podcast. Alex currently works for Premier League Productions but previously worked for Real Madrid TV, on two separate occasions, and Chelsea TV. As well as being a talented reporter and presenter, Alex speaks five languages fluently and is an ex-international Lacrosse player for England. In this episode Alex discusses her career journey so far and how and why being multi-lingual has helped her career. Mixed and Sound Designed...

Award winning sports broadcaster Mark Pougatch joins Hamish for this weeks episode of Behind the Microphone. One of the most recognisable faces and voices in sports broadcasting, Mark was BBC Radio Five Live’s main sports anchor, having presented their flagship Satuday afternoon show, 5 Live Sport and Sports Report for over 16 years. Now, he is ITV’s leading sports anchor for both football and rugby, while he also presents for Premier League Productions. In this episode Mark eloquently and...

Sports broadcaster Will Perry joins Hamish this week on the podcast. Will is a sports broadcaster with over 20 year’s experience in the industry and he currently works for BBC Sport and Premier League Productions as well as others. In this episode Will shares the story of his career so far, discussing everything that has made him the presenter he is today. Time Codes:- - 1:00-4:00- Will’s start in the media. - 4:00-10:30- Will’s decision to leave University and his early career at Key 103...

Presenter Jules Breach joins Hamish in this week’s episode. Jules hosts BT Sport Score every Saturday as well as various shows for Premier League Productions, CBS and more. Jules began her career presenting for shopping channels before moving on to Latest TV in Brighton and then establishing her own radio show ‘Sports Saturday’ at Juice 107.2 in Brighton. Jules discusses her career journey to date, including all the key lessons she learnt along the way, how she developed her own presenting...

BBC Radio 5 Live’s chief football reporter Ian Dennis joins Hamish in this week’s episode. Ian has been at the BBC for 25 years and has worked for regional radio stations in York, Cleveland, Leeds and Newcastle as well as working for the national radio station, Radio 5 Live. Ian talks through his career to date, including the difficulties and changing relationship between the sports media and the players and reminisces on some special European nights at Anfield. With credit to BBC Radio 5...

Award winning sports broadcaster Jonathan Overend joins Hamish for this weeks episode. Jonathan worked for the BBC for over 25 years in a variety of roles including spending 10 years as the tennis correspondent and also presenting and commentating on football for Five Live Sport. In this episode we journey through Jonathan’s career as well as delve into the art of tennis commentary. With credit to BBC Radio 5 Live. https://www.jonathanoverend.com/ Time codes:- 1:00-4:04- Jonathan’s early...

Freelance football reporter and presenter Alison Bender joins Hamish in this week’s episode. With over 20 years in the business Alison has covered European Championships, World Cups, Champions League games and much more. Alison speaks openly and honestly about her career to date, including all the highs of working in her dream job, as well as the lows like the dark side of social media and the challenges women face in the football media. Please follow Alison on social media @alibendertv and...

Three-time Royal Television Society Sports News Reporter of the year Gabriel Clarke joins Hamish to kick off Series two. Starting in local journalism before moving into reporting, presenting and most recently documentary filmmaking, Gabriel performed a variety of roles in his career and discusses his wide-ranging skillset extensively in this episode. As well as this, Gabriel also provides his top tips on post-match interviews, especially when faced with difficult interviewees like Sir Alex...

Sky Sports Football Commentator Gary Taphouse joins Hamish for this week’s episode. Gary has been a football commentator since he was studying at University and has been commentating for Sky Sports since 2005. Gary chats openly about his personal commentary horror stories, interview blunders and a whole lot more. With credit to Spurs TV and Sky Sports.

BBC's Football Correspondent and the voice of BBC Radio 5 Live John Murray joins Hamish this week. John has worked for the BBC for over 26 years now and is without a doubt one of the best radio commentators there is. Whether it is commentating on a last minute winner in the Champions League or describing a crucial putt during the Ryder Cup, John has done it all and shares his experiences openly during this episode. With credit to the BBC.

Host of the talkSPORT Kick Off Show Hugh Woozencroft joins Hamish for this weeks podcast. After completing a Masters in Sports Journalism from St. Mary's University, Twickenham Hugh went on to work for BBC Five Live and BBC Sport before freelancing for Sky, Premier League Productions and more. In this episode Hugh discusses his journey in sports broadcasting and discusses the importance of being adaptable.

Rugby commentator and content producer Nick Heath joins Hamish for this weeks episode. Nick discusses the wide range of skills one needs to succeed in sports broadcasting and the importance of understanding social media. Nick also recently achieved lockdown fame through his series of 'Life Commentaries' and is an ambassador for the Harlequins Foundation. www.rugbymedia.co.uk/nick-heath

BBC Rugby Union Correspondent Chris Jones joins Hamish in this weeks episode. Chris has worked for the BBC for 13 years now and performs a variety of roles in his job including commentating for BBC Radio 5 Live, writing articles for BBC Sport and hosting the Rugby Union Weekly podcast alongside Danny Care and Ugo Monye.

Sky Sports News Reporter/Presenter Emma Paton joins Hamish this week for another episode of Behind the Microphone. In this episode, Emma talks about her career journey to date and sheds a fascinating insight into all the different roles she undertook before she became a Reporter/Presenter which includes some brilliant stories along the way.

The football poet and FSA's football commentator of the year. Peter Drury has commentated on it all, from the World Cup to the Premier League. He is renowned for his poetic and eloquent style of commentary which has delivered countless spine-tingling moments over the years, often better than the goal itself. With credit to BT Sport, Premier League productions and Bensound.com