Podcasts by When Orla Met...
When Orla Met…is a conversation with people from the world of sport, about sport, but it's not just a sports podcast. It's a podcast for anyone interested in stories, in the fortitude and frailties of those who push themselves to the limit of human ability. It's a conversation about outrunning demons and finding inspiration in the pursuit of excellence.
It's a chance to get to know some of the biggest names and brains in sport along with Orla, to listen to the s
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S2 Ep10: When Orla Met Juliet Elliott from 2019-03-09T21:38:54
Orla sits down for a chat with YouTube cycling star, Juliet Elliott.
Juliet Elliott is a former pro-snowboarder, Vogue model and bike courier. She's now a multi-discipline bike racer a...
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S2 Ep10: When Orla Met Juliet Elliott from 2019-03-09T21:38:54
Orla sits down for a chat with YouTube cycling star, Juliet Elliott.
Juliet Elliott is a former pro-snowboarder, Vogue model and bike courier. She's now a multi-discipline bike racer and ...
S2 Ep9: When Orla Met Sam Quek from 2019-02-24T13:18:11
What does it mean to be a woman in the public eye these days, specifically in sport? It’s a question that’s come up in my chats with the likes of Judy Murray and Dina Asher-Smith in previous epi...
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S2 Ep9: When Orla Met Sam Quek from 2019-02-24T13:18:11
What does it mean to be a woman in the public eye these days, specifically in sport? It’s a question that’s come up in my chats with the likes of Judy Murray and Dina Asher-Smith in previous episod...
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S2 Ep8: When Orla Met Rod Ellingworth - Part 2 from 2019-02-09T18:27:36
Rod Ellingworth has been instrumental in some of Great Britain's biggest sporting successes over the past decade. He spotted nourished and coached talents that went on to win 13 World Titles, fi...
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S2 Ep8: When Orla Met Rod Ellingworth - Part 2 from 2019-02-09T18:27:36
Rod Ellingworth has been instrumental in some of Great Britain's biggest sporting successes over the past decade. He spotted nourished and coached talents that went on to win 13 World Titles, five ...
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S2 Ep7: When Orla Met Rod Ellingworth - Part 1 from 2019-02-09T14:15:17
Rod Ellingworth has been instrumental in some of Great Britain's biggest sporting successes over the past decade. He spotted nourished and coached talents that went on to win 13 World Titles, fi...
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S2 Ep7: When Orla Met Rod Ellingworth - Part 1 from 2019-02-09T14:15:17
Rod Ellingworth has been instrumental in some of Great Britain's biggest sporting successes over the past decade. He spotted nourished and coached talents that went on to win 13 World Titles, five ...
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S2 Ep6: When Orla Met Kelly Sotherton from 2019-01-24T19:16:12
When Orla Met…Kelly Sotherton is a conversation about the ethical challenges faced by athletes in elite sport.
Sortherton is one of only five women to have won multiple medals in Olymp...
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S2 Ep6: When Orla Met Kelly Sotherton from 2019-01-24T19:16:12
When Orla Met…Kelly Sotherton is a conversation about the ethical challenges faced by athletes in elite sport.
Sortherton is one of only five women to have won multiple medals in Olympi...
S2 Ep5: Dr Steve Peters: The Chimp Paradox and Learning to Manage Your Mind - Part 2 from 2019-01-11T17:33:58
In part two of When Orla Met Dr Steve Peters the internationally renowned psychiatrist continues the explanation of his theory of mind management, and how we can put it into practice. Dr Peters ...
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S2 Ep5: Dr Steve Peters: The Chimp Paradox and Learning to Manage Your Mind - Part 2 from 2019-01-11T17:33:58
In part two of When Orla Met Dr Steve Peters the internationally renowned psychiatrist continues the explanation of his theory of mind management, and how we can put it into practice. Dr Peters bel...
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S2 Ep4: Dr Steve Peters: The Chimp Paradox and Learning to Manage Your Mind - Part 1 from 2019-01-11T15:04:15
When Orla Met Dr Steve Peters is a fascinating insight into the philosophy adopted by countless Olympic and World Champions, and which many credit largely for their success. In his work first as...
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S2 Ep4: Dr Steve Peters: The Chimp Paradox and Learning to Manage Your Mind - Part 1 from 2019-01-11T15:04:15
When Orla Met Dr Steve Peters is a fascinating insight into the philosophy adopted by countless Olympic and World Champions, and which many credit largely for their success. In his work first as a ...
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S2 Ep3: When Orla Met Dina Asher-Smith from 2018-12-29T09:51:33
When Orla Met…Dina Asher-Smith is a fascinating insight into the workings of a truly remarkable young woman. A history graduate from King’s College London, a darling of the fashion world who has...
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S2 Ep3: When Orla Met Dina Asher-Smith from 2018-12-29T09:51:33
When Orla Met…Dina Asher-Smith is a fascinating insight into the workings of a truly remarkable young woman. A history graduate from King’s College London, a darling of the fashion world who has wa...
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S2 Ep2: When Orla Met Geraint Thomas - Part 2 from 2018-12-14T16:55:13
In episode 2 of When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas, the Tour de France winner addresses the bad luck which has seemed to plague him for years, his battle to prove both fans and his own team wrong in...
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S2 Ep2: When Orla Met Geraint Thomas - Part 2 from 2018-12-14T16:55:13
In episode 2 of When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas, the Tour de France winner addresses the bad luck which has seemed to plague him for years, his battle to prove both fans and his own team wrong in pr...
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S2 Ep1: When Orla Met Geraint Thomas - Part 1 from 2018-12-14T16:54:43
When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas is a conversation with the Tour de France champion about how his life has changed since winning the biggest bike race in the world. Thomas talks about his early dr...
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S2 Ep1: When Orla Met Geraint Thomas - Part 1 from 2018-12-14T16:54:43
When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas is a conversation with the Tour de France champion about how his life has changed since winning the biggest bike race in the world. Thomas talks about his early dream...
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S2: Season 2 Trailer from 2018-12-12T13:49:23
The popular, critically acclaimed podcast series When Orla Met…is back for a second season, and Orla has once again spoken to a host of top athletes and fascinating characters from the world of spo...
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S2: Season 2 Trailer from 2018-12-12T13:49:23
The popular, critically acclaimed podcast series When Orla Met…is back for a second season, and Orla has once again spoken to a host of top athletes and fascinating characters from the world of ...
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S1 Ep13: When Orla Met Jonnie Peacock from 2018-07-24T09:54:21
When Orla Met Jonnie Peacock is an insight into one of those rare people in life who genuinely don’t seem to see hardships as obstacles, who simply deals with life as it comes to them, rather th...
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S1 Ep13: When Orla Met Jonnie Peacock from 2018-07-24T09:54:21
When Orla Met Jonnie Peacock is an insight into one of those rare people in life who genuinely don’t seem to see hardships as obstacles, who simply deals with life as it comes to them, rather than ...
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S1 Ep12: When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters: Can sport ever be clean, and why does it matter? - Part 2 from 2018-07-09T23:33:22
In the second part of When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters the cycling team manager and confessed doper debates the Darwinian urge to gain advantage, the justice of the penalties imposed on Lance Ar...
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S1 Ep12: When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters: Can sport ever be clean, and why does it matter? - Part 2 from 2018-07-09T23:33:22
In the second part of When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters the cycling team manager and confessed doper debates the Darwinian urge to gain advantage, the justice of the penalties imposed on Lance Armst...
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S1 Ep11: When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters: Can sport ever be clean, and why does it matter? - Part 1 from 2018-07-09T23:20:42
When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters is a thoughtful discussion with the former professional cyclist, confessed doper, and current cycling manager about the idealism and practicalities of clean spor...
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S1 Ep11: When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters: Can sport ever be clean, and why does it matter? - Part 1 from 2018-07-09T23:20:42
When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters is a thoughtful discussion with the former professional cyclist, confessed doper, and current cycling manager about the idealism and practicalities of clean sport. ...
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S1 Ep10: When Orla Met Mark Cavendish: Chasing Records, Building Lego and Spelling Bees from 2018-06-26T04:00
When Orla Met Mark Cavendish is a conversation with one of the most successful cyclists of all time, and his mum. Despite his fame and fortune Cavendish still feels most at home on the Isle of M...
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S1 Ep10: When Orla Met Mark Cavendish: Chasing Records, Building Lego and Spelling Bees from 2018-06-26T04:00
When Orla Met Mark Cavendish is a conversation with one of the most successful cyclists of all time, and his mum. Despite his fame and fortune Cavendish still feels most at home on the Isle of Man,...
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S1 Ep9: When Orla Met Lizzie Deignan: Becoming a mum in professional sport, and the damage of doping smears from 2018-06-11T08:00
When Orla Met Lizzie Deignan is a chat with one of the top cyclists in the world about the challenge and excitement of impending motherhood. Lizzie shares her joy at starting a family, and her p...
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S1 Ep9: When Orla Met Lizzie Deignan: Becoming a mum in professional sport, and the damage of doping smears from 2018-06-11T08:00
When Orla Met Lizzie Deignan is a chat with one of the top cyclists in the world about the challenge and excitement of impending motherhood. Lizzie shares her joy at starting a family, and her plan...
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S1 Ep8: When Orla Met Maggie Alphonsi from 2018-05-29T04:22:51
When Orla Met Maggie Alphonsi is an inspirational conversation with the World Cup winning rugby player, who became the face of international women’s rugby. Maggie opens up about her childhood on...
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S1 Ep8: When Orla Met Maggie Alphonsi from 2018-05-29T04:22:51
When Orla Met Maggie Alphonsi is an inspirational conversation with the World Cup winning rugby player, who became the face of international women’s rugby. Maggie opens up about her childhood on a ...
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S1 Ep7: When Orla Met Judy Murray: Not Just a Tennis Mum - Part 2 from 2018-05-15T10:33:06
In Part 2 of When Orla Met Judy Murray, the mother to two World Number 1 tennis players shares her compelling theory on the power of sport for children, and the need to teach competitiveness fro...
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S1 Ep7: When Orla Met Judy Murray: Not Just a Tennis Mum - Part 2 from 2018-05-15T10:33:06
In Part 2 of When Orla Met Judy Murray, the mother to two World Number 1 tennis players shares her compelling theory on the power of sport for children, and the need to teach competitiveness from a...
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S1 Ep6: When Orla Met Judy Murray: Not Just a Tennis Mum - Part 1 from 2018-05-15T10:33:03
In Part 1 of When Orla Met Judy Murray, Judy lays bare the sacrifices she made to give her Grand Slam winning sons the best start in life, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Judy share...
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S1 Ep6: When Orla Met Judy Murray: Not Just a Tennis Mum - Part 1 from 2018-05-15T10:33:03
In Part 1 of When Orla Met Judy Murray, Judy lays bare the sacrifices she made to give her Grand Slam winning sons the best start in life, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Judy shares h...
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S1 Ep5: When Orla Met Pippa York: Being Transexual in Elite Sport - Part 2 from 2018-04-30T23:35:40
In Part 2 of When Orla Met Pippa York, Pippa reflects on the ongoing lack of openly gay athletes, and the perceived lack of team support for anyone wishing to come out. She talks about the trans...
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S1 Ep5: When Orla Met Pippa York: Being Transexual in Elite Sport - Part 2 from 2018-04-30T23:35:40
In Part 2 of When Orla Met Pippa York, Pippa reflects on the ongoing lack of openly gay athletes, and the perceived lack of team support for anyone wishing to come out. She talks about the transiti...
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S1 Ep4: When Orla Met Pippa York: Being Transexual in Elite Sport - Part 1 from 2018-04-30T22:59:04
When Orla Met Pippa York is a conversation about the difficulties and struggles of living life as a transexual in elite sport. Pippa was, for many years, Robert Millar, the most successful Briti...
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S1 Ep4: When Orla Met Pippa York: Being Transexual in Elite Sport - Part 1 from 2018-04-30T22:59:04
When Orla Met Pippa York is a conversation about the difficulties and struggles of living life as a transexual in elite sport. Pippa was, for many years, Robert Millar, the most successful British ...
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S1 Ep3: When Orla Met Sir AP McCoy - Part 2 from 2018-04-19T21:57:04
In Part Two of When Orla Met Sir AP McCoy, we hear from the record Champion Jockey about the demons that tormented his two decades at the top of his sport, the impact of losing his mother who re...
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S1 Ep3: When Orla Met Sir AP McCoy - Part 2 from 2018-04-19T21:57:04
In Part Two of When Orla Met Sir AP McCoy, we hear from the record Champion Jockey about the demons that tormented his two decades at the top of his sport, the impact of losing his mother who recen...
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S1 Ep2: When Orla Met Sir AP McCoy - Part 1 from 2018-04-19T20:47:32
When Orla Met Sir AP McCoy is a brutally honest conversation with the world’s most successful ever jump jockey about life at the top of elite sport, and the struggle to find meaning when you wal...
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S1 Ep2: When Orla Met Sir AP McCoy - Part 1 from 2018-04-19T20:47:32
When Orla Met Sir AP McCoy is a brutally honest conversation with the world’s most successful ever jump jockey about life at the top of elite sport, and the struggle to find meaning when you walk a...
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S1 Ep1: Welcome to When Orla Met... from 2018-04-17T18:36:33
What does it take to get to the very top of your game? What kind of personalities thrive in high-pressured environments, and what can we learn from them? This is When Orla Met...a conversation w...
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S1 Ep1: Welcome to When Orla Met... from 2018-04-17T18:36:33
What does it take to get to the very top of your game? What kind of personalities thrive in high-pressured environments, and what can we learn from them? This is When Orla Met...a conversation with...
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