Super Bowl Swift Mania & A JAMMIN AFCON ??

Welcome to This Sporting Planet, the brand new podcast where we bring you the World's View of Sport to your doorstep! ??️

In this first episode, our hosts kick off a four-part mini-series reviewing the biggest stories from the start of 2024.

Join our global hosts, Natalie Sawyer (UK), Todd Harris (USA), and Edward Russell (Singapore), as they offer a truly global perspective on the world of sport.

On this episode:

The Super Bowl & Swift Mania: We discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' victory, the game's massive global reach, and the undeniable impact of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship on the NFL. ?

AFCON Drama: We delve into the incredible, Hollywood-style story of the Ivory Coast, which, as host nation, came back from the brink of elimination to win the Africa Cup of Nations. We're joined by African football journalist Gary Al-Smith (Ghana) for more. ?

Caitlin Clark & the WNBA: The hosts celebrate the phenomenon of Caitlin Clark, whose arrival in the WNBA is bringing unprecedented new audiences and attention to women's basketball. ?

Italian Tennis Empire: We examine the renaissance of Italian tennis, with Jannik Sinner's Australian Open victory and a new generation of players making their mark on the global stage. ??

Don't miss this in-depth discussion on all the biggest stories from the start of the sporting year!

Slimmed-down Chapters for Easy Navigation

0:00 - Introduction to This Sporting Planet
1:38 - Highlights of 2024
8:46 - Super Bowl & The "Swift Mania" Effect
14:18 - Caitlin Clark & The WNBA Boom
20:07 - Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast's Fairytale Win
21:46 - Interview with Journalist Gary Al-Smith
30:00 - AFC Asian Cup & International Football
34:00 - The Australian Open & Italian Tennis Renaissance
38:37 - Boxing: Fury vs. Usyk & Tyson vs. Paul
45:10 - Outro & What's Next on the Podcast