Binge-worthy Pods
Billie Jean King thinks whattt?
Roald Dahl was a spy?!
Should you actually worry about that health thing TikTok swears is dangerous?
Here are the eight podcasts currently hijacking Team Glorious’ brains, headphones and studio debates…
Love darts? Hate darts? Confused by darts? This one is for you. For fanatics and newcomers alike, Double Tops feels like the fun and chaos of Ally Pally bottled up and turned into a podcast. Each week hosts JaackMaate, Anna Woolhouse and Polly James run through the big moments from the Premier League circuit, swap stories from inside the sport and lean into the sheer theatre that makes darts so addictive. The latest episode featuring the Queen of the Palace, Fallon Sherrock, alongside commentator Laura Turner offers a proper look inside life at the oche.
The PowHERful Podcast with AJ McCord, The 8 Side
High-performance women rarely get uninterrupted space to speak honestly about risk, longevity and money. Hosted by award-winning sports broadcaster and journalist AJ McCord, this show focuses on Olympians and elite athletes in extreme and outdoor sport. Conversations go beyond podium moments into sponsorship realities, career pivots and mental resilience. Recent guests from surfing and snow sports have discussed sustaining elite careers in disciplines that do not always receive mainstream investment. It is clear-eyed, informed and rooted in lived experience.
Strange Health, The Conversation
What does your body odour actually reveal about your health? Is cracking your neck dangerous? Should you worry about that thing TikTok told you to worry about? Hosted by journalist Katie Edwards and GP Dr Dan Baumgardt of the University of Bristol, the series takes viral health claims and examines the science behind them. Episodes on joint cracking and body odour unpack what evidence supports and what it does not. It is measured, research-led and particularly useful in a sporting world flooded with performance hacks and wellness myths.
The art world loves mystique. This podcast prefers clarity. Hosted by Ben Davis and the Artnet team, it breaks down major stories shaping contemporary art without drifting into jargon. Recent episodes have explored whether internet “brainrot” aesthetics qualify as serious art and examined what the Epstein documents revealed about connections between wealth and art collecting. It is analytical but accessible, and the conversations around power and value feel surprisingly close to those happening in modern sport.
The Secret World of Roald Dahl, iHeartPodcasts
Roald Dahl was a spy?!!! Yes, that Roald Dahl- author of Matilda, The BFG and James and the Giant Peach… This limited documentary series, created and hosted by Aaron Tracy, investigates Dahl’s wartime career as a fighter pilot and his links to British intelligence, alongside the controversies that have shaped debate around his legacy. Drawing on archival material and reporting, it moves beyond childhood nostalgia into a more complex portrait. It is tightly constructed and surprisingly gripping.
Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, Wave
Kylie Kelce approaches sport as someone who has lived it. A former NCAA Division III field hockey player at Cabrini University and now a coach, she brings athlete literacy to every conversation. Her recent Winter Olympics run featured Team USA ice hockey player Laila Edwards and Olympic alpine skier Breezy Johnson in an episode framed around medal moments and a light-hearted tiramisu-off. Another instalment included Mikaela Shiffrin, with figure skating commentary from Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski. It is relaxed, current and genuinely supportive of women’s sport.
The Psychology of Your 20s, iHeartPodcasts
Your twenties are often framed as carefree. This podcast treats them as psychologically complex. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, it explores burnout, comparison culture and imposter syndrome through behavioural science. Recent episodes on decision paralysis and performance anxiety feel particularly relevant for young athletes navigating professional transitions. It is structured, research-based and refreshingly grounded.
Welcome to the Party, Treat Media
Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy lead this twice-weekly women’s sport show, with regular involvement from Billie Jean King. The format blends current headlines with lived experience from athletes who have shaped the landscape themselves. Episodes tackle league developments, athlete activism and the business of women’s sport with humour and authority. It feels informed rather than performative.
Happy Listening!
Team Glorious xx