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NETFLIX TO AIR ‘GAME ON’ 

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Game On is a powerful new documentary that showcases and celebrates the incredible recent growth in women’s sport.

Launching on NETFLIX ON JUNE 26, it features a host of sporting pioneers and global events, charting the past, present and future for women’s sport and its impact on society.

The film confronts controversial issues that have hampered the progress of women’s sport, as it follows professional rugby player Poppy Cleall’s journey to the World Cup 2022, with former international footballer and boxer Stacey Copeland exploring the impact of the England Lionesses winning last summer’s Euros, and the powerful Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano headline boxing bout at Madison Square Gardens in New York.

Directed and produced by Sue Anstiss and Jack Tompkins, the documentary’s release coincides with a huge summer of high-profile female sporting action including The Ashes, the FIFA Women’s Football World Cup and The Netball World Cup.

Watch the trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6KeKenJaMc&feature=youtu.be

23rd June 2023 0 comment
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Rugby

Ugo Monye: On being a strong male ally for women’s sport

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Ugo Monye is former Harlequins, England and British & Irish Lions rugby player, who’s now more familiar to us as a sports broadcaster, podcaster and TV presenter.

He’s a captain on BBC’s Question of Sport and also took part in last year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

When not talking about rugby on TV shows and podcasts, Ugo is Chair of the RFU’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group and recently became a Trustee of the Women’s Sport Trust charity.

Watch here –

A passionate male ally for women’s sport, Ugo confronts whether women’s rugby is truly professional right now, why more investment is needed for quality media coverage and how much more top male players can do to publicly support their female colleagues.

Listen here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers/ugo-monye

1st March 2022 0 comment
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Athletics

Katarina Johnson-Thompson – When your role model becomes your biggest rival

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Best known for her excellence both on the track and in the field as a multi-eventer Katarina Johnson-Thompson (KJT) is no stranger to success. At the tender age of 26, the two-time Olympian has impressive athletics career which includes her saw her crowned World Champion Heptathlete in Doha in 2019.

In this episode, Katarina talks about tackling anxiety and body issues, transforming her mental approach to the sport, learning to handle the pressure after losing the love of the sport and how she handled the internal conflict when her childhood role model, Jessica Ennis-Hill, became her biggest rival. Katarina also discusses the complicated preparations for the postponed Tokyo Olympics and being an ambassador of the Game On initiative, launched with Liverpool Football Club and Nike to help youngsters access sport in their local area.

Listen here – https://podfollow.com/1464596772/episode/2f647c5a9616d5fab3188b9a08e90c94b1684e0f/view

Find out more about The Game Changers here.

Presented by Sue Anstiss

13th July 2021 0 comment
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TSF News

Laura Woods: Climbing the career ladder whilst staying authentic:

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Laura Woods is the 2021 SJA Sports Presenter of the Year and one of the leading female broadcasters in the sports industry. Laura is a regular on Sky Sports and the host of talkSPORT’s Sports Breakfast, one of the most listened to shows in the UK.

In this episode, Laura talks about being the class clown at school, working her way up the career ladder, being your own cheerleader and always staying authentic to yourself.

Laura also discusses the importance of male allies when it comes to levelling the gender playing field, loving the sheer unpredictability of sport, how important it is to give yourself a break now and then and the amazing female role models she has looked up to throughout her career – most importantly, her mum who tunes into talkSPORT every morning at 6am.

Find out more about The Game Changers here.

Presented by Sue Anstiss.

27th June 2021 0 comment
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Football

Changing the face of women’s football – Lucy Bronze

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The Game Changers is a podcast showcasing the trailblazing women who are paving the way in sport. 

In the final episode on the season, host Sue Anstiss MBE talks to the incredible Lucy Bronze, professional footballer at Man City, Vice-Captain of the Lionesses, UEFA Women’s Player of the Year in 2019 and FIFA Women’s Best Player of the Year 2020. 

Listen here – https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers/lucy-bronze

Lucy discusses the incredible highs and challenges of her life and career in football, from getting into the sport as a youngster and discovering another girl who played (childhood neighbour and fellow team mate Lucy Staniforth). Lucy talks about how her and Lucy bonded over football and how, as an unsociable child, she used sport as a way to make friends.

She talks about the impact of an early knee injury on her career, the limited support available at that time compared to the men’s game and how that adversity drove her to push to succeed. She remembers her first cap for England and the words that the formidable manager, Hope Powell shared ahead of the game.

Lucy also comments on playing internationally both in America and at Leon, and the conflict between staying in the States (which she loved) and the having the chance to play for her country 

The podcast highlights an absolutely incredible career from one of English football’s most talented players, as Lucy discusses her ambitions for the future (an Olympic, Euro or World Cup win), growing into a leader, building her confidence and inspiring the next generation to have a positive impact on social change. As well as becoming the first English player to win the UEFA Women’s Player the Year and Best FIFA Women’s Player. 

The Game Changers have 58 interviews with women working in the sports industry, Olympians, Paralympians, footballers, business leaders, coaches and officials including Gabby Logan, Jill Scott, Jess Ennis-Hill, Denise Lewis, Judy Murray, Lauren Steadman, Sarah Storey, Kate Richardson-Walsh and Maggie Alphonsi (to name just a few).

21st April 2021 0 comment
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Football

Jessica Creighton: How the media’s lack of diversity drives her to do more

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An award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Jessica has worked in the sports industry for over a decade, for organisations including the BBC, BT Sport and TalkSPORT. Jessica now presents Sky Sports News and hosts the Women’s Football Show on Sky.

As a former football player, Jessica is committed to levelling the playing field and ensuring sport is accessible to marginalised communities.

Her chat show B is for: Black gave unique insight into the lives and experiences of black and mixed race women in sport. 

Jess talks about:

  • How dramatically media interest in the Lionesses has changed over 10 years since she was often the only one covering games
  • Why she feels so uncomfortable about any recognition she receives for her work
  • Why the ‘B is for Black’ YouTube Channel has been so important to provide insight about the black community working in sport
  • Why she called for the football Black List to add an LGBTQ award last year and how they responded
  • The negative impact of the media’s obsession with finding the first male premier league footballer to come out
  • How the unfairness she sees in the make-up of the media continues to drive her to do more
  • The struggle to balance being private about her life yet also being so vocal about key issues
  • How broadcast sports media is changing as fans want more
  • What it was like to be a guest presenter on Woman’s Hour and her plans for the future

Listen Here – https://thegamechangers.libsyn.com/jessica-creighton

Find out more about The Game Changers here

Presented by Sue Anstiss

2nd March 2021 0 comment
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