Coming this December!

14 December 2024

Buckle up, sports fans! This Sporting Planet podcast is your passport to a year of unforgettable athletic action in 2024. We will take you beyond the scores and headlines, diving deep into the most significant events in 2024 and looking ahead to all the exciting events in 2025.

From the NFL to the NBA, the Premier League to the Australian Open, we'll uncover the drama, the controversies, and the human stories that make sports so captivating. Join us for expert analysis, exclusive interviews, and a global perspective on the sports we love.

Three-time Olympic Gold Medallist Gabby Thomas joins us in episode 3 to reflect on her gold in the 200m and her relay golds in the 4x 100 and 4x 400.

US Solheim Cup captain Stacy Lewis looks back at the Solheim Cup win and all the other major golfing stories from the year.


Episode 1: Trailer

Coming soon.... This Sporting Planet the brand-new show where we bring the world of sport to your doorstep! Anchored by three hosts in different continents around the world, we'll be your passport to the most significant events, the rising stars, and the unforgettable moments that make the world such a sporting paradise.

Join our global community on our website, YouTube, and social media as we celebrate the passion, the drama, and the unifying power of sport. Get ready to experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, all with expert analysis and a truly global perspective.


Episode 2: Sport, Swifties, Soccer and Saudi

2024 was a sporting year to remember!

In this episode, we'll take you back to the unforgettable sporting moments, starting with the electrifying atmosphere of the NFL Playoffs and the Super Bowl. Were the Kansas City Chiefs always destined for victory, or did the San Francisco 49ers fall victim to the "Swift mania" phenomenon?

We journey to Africa to witness Ivory Coast's against-all-odds victory in AFCON, which includes the amazing post-match celebrations in Abidjan. And finally, we step into the ring for the long-awaited clash between boxing titans Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

Episode 3: European Dominance and Global Surprises

Football, Golf and Cricket.

Get ready for a deep dive into the heart of European football! There are so many stories, but one stands out: Bayer 04 Leverkusen. We'll discuss their unbeaten domestic season and the legend that is Xabi Alonso. Plus, we will take you on a journey across the football world from the Premier League to the Asian Football Championships and the CONCACAF Finals.

We reflect on an enthralling golf season, with Team USA’s victorious Solheim Cup captain, Stacy Lewis.

Then, it’s a rapid transition to cricket and the drama of the T20 World Cup. We celebrate India's triumph and examine Afghanistan's Cinderella run to the semi-finals with commentator Devender Kumar.

Episode 4: Summer Soccer and the Olympic and Paralympic Games

This episode rewinds to a summer of unforgettable sporting drama!

We relive the magic of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Gold medallist Gabby Thomas reflects on the opening ceremony, her performance, and her future. Discover how hosting these monumental events transformed the City of Lights and inspired our hosts.

Then, we jet across the Atlantic to capture the electrifying atmosphere of Copa America, where Messi mania swept through Miami! Plus, Spain's European conquest solidified their position as the dominant force in men's and women's football.

Please tune in to hear Olympic gold medallist Gabby Thomas share their experiences from Paris 2024!

Episode 5: Heavyweight Battles and New Champions

We begin by reacting to the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

Then, we review the excitement of the MLB World Series, examining Shohei Ohtani's first season at the LA Dodgers and the growing global interest in baseball with Japanese journalist Tomoya Shimura.

We head Down Under to relive all the major sporting events in Australia and New Zealand: the Grand Finals, the iconic Melbourne Cup, and intense cricket battles.

We discuss Caitlin Clark, Arne Slot, Thomas Tuchel, and Mauricio Pochettino before finishing with our tribute to the stars who decided to hang up their competitive clothes: Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray, and a few more...


Coming in January: A Year of Sporting Promise. Monthly Reviews and Previews

2025 Preview:

Kick-off 2025 with This Sporting Planet’s Preview to 2025.

We're your guide to the year's most significant and exciting events. We'll preview the upcoming Australian Open, where all eyes will be on Djokovic's surprising new coaching partnership with Andy Murray. Can this legendary couple conquer Melbourne? The NFL season builds to its spectacular conclusion with the Playoffs and Super Bowl.

There is an Ashes series in Australia to look forward to, a Ryder Cup, the Women's Euros, the Women's Rugby World Cup, the African Cup of Nations, and a new tournament - the FIFA Club World Cup. Singapore will host the World Aquatics Championships, where a new swimming complex will be built. Then we will cover the globe, previewing the regular major events involving male and female athletes, from golf to tennis to domestic and regional football, massive horse racing festivals, F1 and MotoGP, the NBA, WNBA, MLB and NFL, Rugby Union and League, the AFL, and lots more.

Prepare for a year of nonstop action, drama, and unforgettable moments! Join us as we review and preview each month, exploring the stories, athletes, and events that will define each month of 2025.

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