The Game Changers Podcast
In this award-winning podcast Sue Anstiss talks to trailblazers in women sport. These are the individuals who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls everywhere.
Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode explores key issues for equality in sport and beyond.
We’re incredibly grateful to Sport England who support The Game Changers through a National Lottery award.
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Jacqui Oatley: Changing career to follow your passion
The first female commentator on Match of the Day, Jacqui presented the BBC’s flagship sports news show Sportsweek, hosted Euros and World Cups for BBC and ITV and now hosts football and darts for ITV and the Sunday Supplement for Sky.
Kelly Smith: Why talking openly about mental health is so important
Widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever female players, Kelly Smith MBE is England women’s record goal scorer and four-time Women’s Premier League winner with Arsenal Women.
Eni Aluko: The power of using your platform to speak your truth
Professional footballer, media personality, lawyer, philanthropist and now best selling author, Eni’s high profile racism case against the FA led to critical reforms within the sport.
Lauren Steadman: How para athletes change society's perceptions
Paratriathlon World Champion and Paralympic Silver medallist, Lauren also enthralled us all as a semi-finalist on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing
Liz Nicholl: On netball’s Olympic ambition
Former UK Sport CEO, and regarded as “the most powerful woman” in British sport for years, Liz is now President of the International Netball Federation.
Karen Findlay: What it takes to be an elite rugby coach
Former Scottish Rugby Captain who now coaches Harlequins’ Women, Karen is also a Chief Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police.
Clare Balding: On using your profile for social change
Legendary broadcaster and best-selling author Clare presents major sports events including the Olympics, Paralympics, Wimbledon and The Boat Races.
Jo Adams: Why it took Commonwealth Gold to lose her imposter syndrome
As CEO at England Netball, Jo transformed the sport’s profile, participation and performance, with Gold at the Commonwealth Games and a home World Cup
Anna Kessel: How The Telegraph is breaking new ground for women’s sport
Women’s Sports Editor at the Telegraph, Anna founded Women in Football and is the author of the extraordinary book ‘Eat Sweat Play’
Clare Connor: How to thrive as a woman in a male environment
Managing Director for Women’s Cricket at the ECB and former England Captain, Clare has transformed the game from grassroots to the elite level.
The Game Changers was shortlisted for the ‘Best Podcast’ SJA Sports Journalism Awards 2023.
The Game Changers received a Bronze Award in the ‘Best Sports Podcast’ category of the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
