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Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat

Join Jody, Bayo, and Guests each fortnight (Or so) as they discuss athletics" hot topics, cover live events, and host stars of the sport in longer interview specials. Hit "subscribe", give us a rating, and join in the conversation on: IG/Threads @BackstraightBoysPodcast.

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77:45

The Sayonara Tokyo Edition with Jeanette Kwakye

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/10/10

Send us a text Thought we'd take a breather after returning from Tokyo before dropping our review pod. Not that we've been slacking, we've been rewatching every last minute of the action if course!!! You miss so much in the stadium. We're joined by one of the very few people we can be certain has followed everything as closely as we have broadcasting legend and honorary Backstraight Girl Jeanette Kwakye. Together we discuss all of the ups and downs of a fantastic 2025. World Championshi...

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24:24

Tokyo Day 7 Part 2: The AMYzing Meet Up Edition with...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/09/20

Send us a text Sorry we're late guys, but I'm sure you'll appreciate that after the exploits of Friday we we got a bit delayed in our podcasting responsibilities. There was a fantastic turn out for our afternoon meet up and beers before we headed to the stadium and continued the partying. Rai and Femke claimed more 400h GOLD whilst Noah 4peated in the 200m and MJW did the sprint double but it was our very own Amy Hunt claiming silver that tipped us over the edge and back to the pub. To help u...

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0:22

Tokyo Day 7 - The We're Drunk, Amy Hunt Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/09/19

Send us a text See you tomorrow x 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) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

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26:03

Tokyo Day 6 - The Sensational Sydney Edition with...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/09/18

Send us a text Who better to join us on a history making day of 400m running that the one lap Legend Christine Ohuruogu? We discuss Sydney McLaughlin - Levrone’s jaw dropping run in 47.78, second fastest time in history. Keshorn Walcott also make history winning a World title 13 years after winning the Olympics back in London 2012 whilst Collen Kebinatshipi became Botswana’s first ever WC. TJ GOAT Yulimar Rojas made a brave attempt at retaining her title but has to settle for bron...

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23:02

Tokyo Day 5: The Silver Lining Edition with Andy...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/09/18

Send us a text Olympic 1500m finalist and host of The Running Channel podcast Andy Baddeley joins us to celebrate a well deserved Silver medal from Eugene ‘22 Champ Jake Wightman 🥈 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) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

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31:29

Tokyo Day 4: The Faith Hammers The Competition...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/09/16

Send us a text Colin’s back to take us through the 110m hurdles final and we all marvel at Ethan’s monster HT, Faith’s 4th 🥇🥇🥇🥇 and Sydney’s STUNNING Semi Final run 😮 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) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

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29:15

Tokyo Day 3: The Kambundji Karaoke Edition with Sally...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/09/16

Send us a text We're joined by the legendary Olympic, World and Commonwealth 100mh Champion Sally Pearson to discuss another night of shock results here in Tokyo. We get her expert take on a startling Ditaji Kambundji win in the sprint hurdles and an elated Geordie Beamish in the steeplechase. But not everything was as surprising. Of course Mondo did it again. A WR on the biggest stage!!! Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thank...

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32:34

Tokyo Day 2: The Jimmy 🇫🇷 JAM 🇯🇲 Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/09/15

Send us a text We had a fantastic evening in the stadium hanging out with some with Athletico Royalty and enjoying the iced wine 🧊 🍷 The action was pretty great as well. A sensational 10k result gave fan fave Jimmy Gressier a surprise win and the 100m Finals didn’t disappoint with new Champions in both events and a resurgent Jamaica passing the baton to the next generation. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks fo...

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21:50

Tokyo Day 1 - The Dear Evan Dunfee Edition with Chris...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/09/14

Send us a text We’ve made it all the way to Tokyo and whilst the jet lag is kicking in we’re here to recap Day 1 along with Trackastic Podcast host and Atheltico royalty Chris Brown Sport. Golds from fan fave Evan Dunfee and a resurgent Ryan Crouser had us cheering, whilst Beatrice Chebet’s dominant kick finish outpaced all of her rivals as usual. Mixed bag from the Brits with heartbreak for our Jaz but the sprinters all made it through safely with finals to come this evening 🤞🏾 ...

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18:05

2 Metre Dream Team Emergency Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/08/27

Send us a text EMERGENCY PODCAST ALERT!!! 🚨 MORGAN JUMPED 2 METRES!!! THE TEAM WAS ALSO ANNOUNCED!!! BUT MORGAN JUMPED 2 METRES!!! 🥳 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) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

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71:15

The Komebacks and Katchups Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/08/24

Send us a text After a week of stunning DL performances the boys discuss Keely and Karsten comebacks, WR near misses and a very damp LJ competish before we all head to Zurich for the big Final later this week. They then have a good old gossip rounding up all the off track drama that’s been taking place and wonder if those last few selection decisions aren’t quite as set in stone as we’d all thought. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our s...

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20:50

UK Trials - Day 1 Round Up

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/08/03

Send us a text Just dropping into you feeds with a quick round up of all the action from Day 1 of the British Trials. Great performances and great stadium but some potential headaches for the selectors. Thanks Mel. Sorry Divine. 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) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

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43:59

The Tokyo Trials Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/07/31

Send us a text Trials season is upon us and this weekend we’re off the Birmingham to enjoy all the drama at the Novuna UK Athletics Championships. As usual the selection criteria is somewhat complicated so join us as we break everything down and discuss the most exciting clashes off the weekend Big thanks to Preet Majithia and Alex Seftel for doing all the hard work. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks ...

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63:53

The Real McCoy Edition with Maia McCoy

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/07/11

Send us a text The boys are back from Glastonbury and here to discuss all the fantastic athletics that's we've been enjoying over the last couple of weeks, including The European Team Championships and a sensational Pre Classic. They're also joined by fan favourite and The Hardest Working Woman in Track Maia McKoy, who tells us all about her recent success on the circuit and how a certain African adventure went somewhat awry. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you ...

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48:37

The Diamonds Are Forever Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/06/17

Send us a text The gang's all here to round up a very busy week of Track and Field, including a resurgent Diamond League and a shocking Grand Slam announcement, as well as great performances at the NAACP, but most importantly some major Jaz news!!! 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) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

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20:10

EMERGENCY POD!!! - Jaz Is Back Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/05/21

Send us a text EMERGENCY POD ALERT!!!! Our Backstraight Girl is BACK. In her first competition since September 2023 she competed at the Loughborough International meet on Sunday and jumped very encouraging 6.53m. Of course we had to her her straight on the pod to tell us all about it and celebrate another special occasion at the same time. 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 Twitt...

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62:40

The Hunting Relay Success Edition with Amy Hunt and...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/05/19

Send us a text The boys are back and to make up for their shameful absence they are really spoiling you with today's guests. Fresh from their spectacular victory at The World Relays Amy Hunt and Success Eduan drop by to tell us all about taking down some of the biggest names in the business. They also catch up with all the other action that has taken place in the last month and hint at some exciting new interviews taking place this week You won't want ti miss them!!! Please enjoy, plea...

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48:12

The ‘Very Quick’ Nanjing Review Edition

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/03/27

Send us a text The gang are all recovered from their weekend jet lag and get together to do a speedy recap of the Nanjing World Indoors. Obviously it goes on longer than than planned. They each pick a favourite event and discuss how the overall champs was much better than anticipated. But it wouldn’t be a BSB pod without a good old rant so luckily their have been more baffling World Athletics announcements this week to have us all up in arms. Please enjoy, please subscribe and pl...

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79:08

The Nanjing Preview Edition + Interview Special with...

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/03/17

Send us a text The Championships keep coming and so do the BSB podcasts!!! The gang is all here and we're joined by European and World Indoor 60mh Champ Andrew Pozzi. Newly retired he tells us all about the highs and lows of his career and then joins us to try and make sense of a truly chaotic Nanjing World Indoor Champs. Despite our best efforts we fail miserably. Of course we'll be watching every last minute live, even is it does start 1am GMT. Please enjoy, please subscribe...

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60:49

The Apeldoorn Review Edition with Preet Majithia

Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat ·

2025/03/12

Send us a text Jody didn’t make it to Apeldoorn so we’ve invited Backstraight Roving Reporter Preet on to fill us in on all the action. Netherlands cleaned up at their home champs with 7 Golds whilst Team GB had mixed results. Big names like Lieke, Jakob, Sander and Ditaji shone but Jerry’s win and a resurgent Andy Robinson stole the show for British fans 🤩 All this and we discuss the very weird UK team for Nanjing. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what...

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