Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat

64:50

Back Chat - Episode 3

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/10/01

Send us Fan Mail Back Chat’s Back (Alright) And this time we take you down memory lane to reminisce about all the great athletes we’ve met on our adventures over the years. From Crystal Palace in the 80’s to the Euro Champs in 2026 few legends have managed to escape our eagle eyes. 1930’s High Jumpers, 1940’s Sprinters, 1950’s Milers and 1960’s Long Jumpers have all thrilled us in person. They’ll be household names, Olympic Champions and a surprisingly large amount of female thr...

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62:47

The Ultimate Review Edition with Commonwealth...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/09/18

Send us Fan Mail Jaz and Jody are holding the fort as Bayo gallivants around Europe but they all have plenty to say about a successful (If divisive) World Ultimates. There are interviews from the likes of Giambo, Josh, Amy and Kenny B as well as our reaction to a shock Nairobi announcement. But most importantly our Long Jump Queen can now have a rest :-) Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and ...

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38:52

The Ultimate Delay Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/09/08

Send us Fan Mail We’re back after a well earned rest but if you think we’ve spent our time prepping for this episode you’re be sadly mistaken 😬 The Ultimate Champs are finally upon us but we have no idea what’s going through n so join as we muddle our way through a quick preview and discuss some spectacular late season perfs at the recent Diamond Leagues. We’ll be better prepared when we reach Buda where each night we’ll be dropping a pod with a legendary special guest after each session 🤞

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28:25

Birmingham 2026 Day 5 with Jenny Meadows

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/08/15

Send us Fan Mail The most anticipated event of the week did not disappoint as Audrey beat Keely in a nail biter. We're joined by coaching maestro and 800m star Jenny Meadows to give us all the insider info. Elsewhere it was a good night for Tokyo21 legends as Gimbo defied the odds to make it 4 Euro HJ Golds and Karsten swept to victory with a CR in the 400h. Britain gained another silver from Zharnel in the 200m amid a controversial win from Germany's Owen Ansah and Italy topped the med...

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35:19

Birmingham 2026 Day 4 with Wilson Kipketer and Ellen...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/08/14

Send us Fan Mail As Ireland have a Golden night we speak to 800m royalty Wilson Kipketer and Ellen van Langen to discuss Mark English's majestic win and whether Femke can cause and upset in the women's race. On a great night of athletics (And our all time favourite medal podium), Amy did the sprint double, Rhasidat surprised herself with silver and Dina inched one medal closer to the top of the all time medal table. Kristjan Ceh stunned with the longest championship discus throw of all ...

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24:28

Birmingham 2026 Day 3 with Roger Black

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/08/13

Send us Fan Mail The British Gold rush continues as MHS fulfills his destiny on his home track. We're joined by 5 time European Champion Roger Black to heap praise on the home town boy. Elsewhere Emily Newnham takes a stunning 400h silver behind Emma Zapletalova with a huge new PB and we ponder why the BBC is so obsessed with crowd sizes??? Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social ...

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62:04

The Commonwealth Games: Glasgow 2026 Preview Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/07/25

Send us Fan Mail The gang's all here and so are the first major champs of the season!!! The Commonwealth Games have a long and storied history but where do they fit in the modern sporting landscape? We discuss our favourite CWG memories from over the years before taking a deep dive onto what we're most looking forward to over the next week. Some of the world biggest stars are in action and some of the fields are stacked but others.....not so much. Look forward to champs like Ethan Katzberg, ...

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60:05

The Mile In His Shoes Edition: London Diamond League...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/07/21

Send us Fan Mail We report back from a jaw dropping London Diamond League where Josh Kerr's new Mile WR stole the show but he had plenty of competition on an afternoon of non stop action. We also discuss the Euro U18 in Rieti as Team GB top the medal table with a stunning set of performances from the young team. The are kids are indeed, all right. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on S...

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76:39

The Jazz On A Summer's Day Edition - London Athletics...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/07/16

Send us Fan Mail Jazz is Back!!! To dispel rumours of a dramatic Backstraight bust-up our favourite lady is joining us to preview all the action at this weekend's mouth watering London Athletics Meet. With a season's best of 6.80cm last week, Jaz is in fine form to take her place in a stacked LJ field, but every event is star studded with Mondo, Marileidy, Oblique, Julien, Emmanuel, Yaroslava and Karsten all on the start lists. The Brits are out in force as well the likes of Keely, Josh, Dina...

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43:23

The Account of Monte Carlo Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/07/11

Send us Fan Mail The Diamond League bangers keep on coming!!! We review and dazzling Monaco meeting with world leading performances from stars likes of Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Julien Alfred, Nina Kennedy, Miltiadis Tentoglu, Collen Kebinatshipi and more. The Brits were on fire as well. Kimani Jack and Jake Wightman both placing 2 with impressive showing. We also answer the question ‘What’s going on with Keely???’ 🤔 Answer - She’s fine 😎 Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let u...

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36:44

The Amy, Amy, Amy Edition with Amy Hunt

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/06/30

Send us Fan Mail We're joined by Sprint Queen Amy Hunt to fill us in on her hectic year since Tokyo Silver and what her plans are for a jam packed 2026. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast). Email - backstraightboyspod@gmail.com

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74:28

The Championship Hurdles Edition with Colin Jackson

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/06/23

Send us Fan Mail After a hugely enjoyable UK Champs and Euro Trials we’re joined by hurdles legend and friend of the pod Colin Jackson to review all the action and get the lowdown on Ja’Kobe Tharp’s new 110h WR. With 7 championship records and a whole host of amazing performances Team GB looks to be in great position for the upcoming European Champs at the same stadium. We chat to some of the weekend biggest winners including Jake Wightman, Joel Clarke Khan, Marcia Sey and Succes...

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77:36

The Out Of Our League Edition with Jamie McGann

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/06/14

Send us Fan Mail With a very slight lull in the non stop Diamond League schedule we're joined by oldskool T&F bestie Jamie McGann from the TrackCastic podcast to relive all the amazing action from Rome, Stockholm and Oslo. There were historic wins and shocking losses, old timers proving they've still got it and literal children beating all comers. Audrey, Mondo, Cooper, Noah, Henriette, Rumesh all had us gasping but after 3 meets in a week we're as exhausted as they are!!! Please ...

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68:56

BackChat Episode 2

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/06/10

Send us Fan Mail We're Back for more Chat with our All Time Favourite Athletes (UK Edition - Part 2). As you can imagine our short little extra episode turned into an hour long celebration of all our 21st Century faves. From Golden doubles and involuntary roly polys to walking wonders and missing knighthoods we laugh our way through 25 years or Britain's best!!! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our soc...

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1:37

BackChat - COMING SOON

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/05/10

Send us Fan Mail They’ll be no more long waits for your Backstraight fix as every week the boys will now be answering your questions on BackChat your weekly Backstraight Bonus. Ask anything you like and you may win a prize!!! Either DM your questions to Instagram or email us on backstraightboyspod@gmail.com. #ComingSoon Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at ...

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69:35

The Gemili Relay Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/05/05

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re joined by British sprint legend Adam Gemili to discuss an electrifying World Relays from Gaborone, Botswana. There was lots at stake for the African nation as WA took this meet to the continent for the very let first, time but they exceeded all expectations with a slick and thrilling weekend of relay action. The timing couldn’t have been better with the home team as current Men’s 4x400m champs and they didn’t disappoint. We chat about our high an...

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41:18

The MAJOR Marathon Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/04/26

Send us Fan Mail We're back and still in shock following Sabastian Sawe's jaw dropping World Records at The London Marathon. Not only was he the first man to break 2 hours, but 3 men went under the previous WR and Tigst Assefa broke the women's only WR as well. What a race!!!! We also catch up on all the news from the last few weeks covering transfers of allegiance, Gout Gout, Marathon Champs and MORE. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on a...

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78:11

The Toruń World Indoor Preview with Jo Mersh

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/03/18

Send a text Two in a week!!! 🤯 Bayo’s off to Toruń for the World Indoors so we’ve invited our OG track bestie and 2004 WI 800m bronze medalist Jo Mersh to join us all the way from New Zealand. We cover all the events that we’re most looking forward this week in Poland including discussion about Mondo, Keely, Yulimar and more!!! Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at...

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88:02

200th Episode - The Irish Athletics Special Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/03/13

Send a text It's been a while. Huge apologies for our two month absence but we're back with a banger. For our 200th Episode we are celebrating the long awaited arrival of our new passports with an Irish Athletics Special. We're determined to be the best new fans possible so have invited Irish athletics luminaries from all generations to give us tips. King of the Irish Athleticos Seamus Carey is here to explain the huge surge in fans appearing on our TV screen over the last few years. 2006 Wor...

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88:07

The Dan Brown Sport 2026 Preview Edition with Dan...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2026/01/14

Send us a text A new year is upon us and we meet up with some of our Athletico besties to take a look at what’s coming up in 2026. With Champs galore, exciting events and favourite athletes to cheer on we chose our highlight of the upcoming season and make some random prediction for a jam packed T&F calendar. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) ...

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