Episodes
For the last episode in this series of The GladPod, we are joined by two of the brand-new stars of Gladiators Australia 2024: Comet (Tatyanna Pogonza-Dumas) and Dragon (Tyson Pedro).
Di, Dave and Producer Paul talk to this epic pair about how they've been feeling transforming into their Gladiatorial alter-egos, which Events they've thrived on in the arena and what message they have for their UK counterparts!
Comet, is a model, qualified stunt performer and pro basketballer, she has also...
Published 01/25/24
The Gladiators are back! Join 3 legendary OG Gladiators Jet (Diane Youdale), Saracen (Mike Lewis) and Rebel (Jennifer Stoute) as they get together with David Blackmore and Producer Paul to sit down and reveal what they really thought of the brand-new series of Gladiators on BBC One and iPlayer. Who are their favourite Gladiators? What did they think of the new Events? Listen in to find out...
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Published 01/18/24
Dive into Gladiators history with Ace (Warren Furman) on this week's GladPod episode. From failed Contender to Series 5 Gladiator legend, he spills exclusive stories about his Gladiatorial journey, including how a chocolate biscuit led to the birth of his iconic Gladiator name Ace. Join David and Producer Paul for an episode filled with surprises, laughter and shocks, including talking about an incident that almost had him sacked from the show! This is an episode not to be missed.
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Published 01/12/24
Embark on Rio’s journey of becoming the undefeated Queen of Duel from Series 5 (1996). Rio, aka Jane Omorogbe, shares her extraordinary story – from serving in the ambulance service to conquering the heights of Gladiator fame (whilst also discovering her fear of heights!). Tune in for a riveting conversation with this fan favourite, as she reveals her Gladiator story!
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Published 12/07/23
Dive into 90s nostalgia with Muff Murfin, the maestro behind Gladiators' iconic theme tune! Join Di, Dave, and Producer Paul as they uncover the story behind this unforgettable musical masterpiece.
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Published 11/30/23
In Series 2, the arena witnessed the meteoric rise of Zodiac, the first new female Gladiator, who left Contenders seeing stars! Join our hosts Dave, Di, and Producer Paul as they sit down with the phenomenal Gladiator herself, Kate Staples. Get ready for the untold tales, the epic highs, and the heart-wrenching lows that marked her incredible Gladiators career.
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Published 11/23/23
Khan (Radosav Nekic) was determined to get a part on Gladiators, finally securing his place on the team in Series 6, 1997. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod about how he eventually got on the show, his famous training partner, a brutal battle with Gladiator Shark and his love of chickens!?
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Published 11/16/23
Once again, The GladPod goes international! This week's guest is American Gladiators legend, Ice aka Lori Fetrick.
Ice joins Di, David and Producer Paul to talk about how she joined "the stupidest show she'd ever seen", toured across America, competed in the UK as part of the International Gladiators team and the sad demise of the American Gladiators. It's an episode not to be missed!
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Published 11/09/23
Shadow (Jefferson King) was the original Gladiators team leader and undisputed King of Duel! On this week's GladPod he chats to Di, David and Producer Paul about his memories of being a Gladiator and his controversial and explosive exit from the show...
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Published 11/02/23
Hawk (Aleks Georgijev) was the first and only Welsh Gladiator on the original series, joining Gladiators in Series 1 back in 1992. He chats to Di, David and Producer Paul on The GladPod to discuss his Gladiatorial career and why now is the right time for him to take a trip down memory lane...
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Published 10/26/23
She was the very first Gladiator to be hired in the UK and Nikki Diamond aka Scorpio will be fondly remembered by many GladFans as the undisputed Queen of the Wall. She joins Jet (aka Diane Youdale), Producer Paul, and David to lift the lid on her time on the show.
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Published 10/19/23
She's one of the original Gladiators and one of only four OGs to remain until the final series, Kim Betts aka Lightning joins Dave, Di and Producer Paul to lift the lid on her time on Gladiators
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Published 10/12/23
Jet (aka Diane Youdale), Producer Paul, and David are joined by special guests and GladFans as they mark 30 years to the day since Gladiators first appeared on UK TV screens way back on October 10 1992.
We hear from Lightning (Kim Betts), Zodiac (Kate Staples), Scorpio (Nikki Diamond), Diesel (Daz Crawford), Vogue (Suzie Cox), Siren (Ali Paton), Rebel (Jenny Stoute), Bullit (Mike Harvey MBE), Khan (Radosav Nekic), Laser (Tina Andrew), Wolf (Mike van Wijk), Hunter (James Crossley),...
Published 10/09/22
With reports that the BBC is planning to bring Gladiators back to our screens after a 22-year hiatus since the original ITV series ended, fan favourite Jet, Dave and Producer Paul are back with a one-off episode with special guests.
Published 08/14/22
Playing the bad guy was a winning formula for Wolf, AKA Michael Van Wijk - the best known baddie in the business who had a legion of fans and only wanted to be loved. He joins Di, Dave and Producer Paul for an unmissable GladPod
Published 07/20/22
Gladiators were drug-tested more often than Olympic athletes and losing one of them cast a long Shadow over the whole team and broke Nigel Lythgoe’s heart, but would he like the show to make a comeback? Di, Dave, and Producer Paul are joined by God of Gladiators this week
Published 07/06/22
Di, Dave and Producer Paul are joined by Gladiator Siren, AKA Ali Paton
Published 06/22/22
Contender Kerryn Chamberlin (née Sampey) became instantly recognisable after appearing on Gladiators and she tells Di, Dave, and Producer Paul how the show changed her life and why it should come back.
Published 06/08/22
Di, Dave and Producer Paul are joined by Doom and Enigma, AKA Wayne Gordon and Jenny Pacey from the Sky revival series
Published 05/25/22
Di, Dave, and Producer Paul are joined by Aussie Gladiator favourite Delta, aka Karyn Lenehan (née Alley)
Published 05/11/22
Di, Dave and Producer Paul are joined by Sharron Davies MBE, AKA Amazon.
Published 04/27/22
Di, Dave and Producer Paul are joined this week by Stephen Adnitt who sketched each of the iconic Gladiators' costumes and insignia.
Published 04/13/22
Tina Andrew - aka Laser - was travelling the world with her husband when she applied to be a Contender on Gladiators. However, just two days before they were due to leave the UK, Tina was informed she was needed in Birmingham immediately for the filming of the sixth series. After arriving in the production office she soon realised she wasn't going to be a Contender, Tina was going to become the newest Gladiator... Laser! She joins Di, David and Producer Paul this week to share her journey...
Published 03/30/22
A firm fan favourite, Mark "Rhino" Smith joins Di, David and Producer Paul to share his journey about his time before, during and after Gladiators
Published 03/17/22