The Sporting Voices Podcast

Ste spoke to Neil Reynolds, Sky Sports' main NFL presenter, to find out how he first got into media, how covering the NFL from the UK has changed over the years, what it's like to be on TV for eight straight hours and much, much more!If you're a fan of the NFL/American football, or if you just want to know what it's like covering a sport that takes place on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, then you're going to love this episode!

Ste spoke (via a sometimes temperamental Zoom call) to Jim Proudfoot about his role as a commentator on TalkSport, and how he first got into the business.The pair discussed what it's like for Jim to commentate on England at major tournaments, his influences growing up and much, much more!

Ste spoke to commentator Derek Rae to discuss how a teenage who broke into the world of sports media in Aberdeen ended up working in the USA.The pair discussed Derek's love affair with Germany and just what it is like to commentate at the World Cup, before Derek explained what it is like to work as a commentator on EA Sports' FIFA franchise and gave some top tips to those hoping to follow in his footsteps.

Ste spoke to Rory Hamilton to discuss how Rory, although now best know for being a commentator, first broke into the world of sports media by being a producer and basically by saying "yes" to every opportunity that presented itself!The pair also discussed what it's like for Rory to be a reporter for Sky Sports News on Transfer Deadline Day, before Rory outlined the processes he uses to prepare for the rugby and football games that he's assigned to commentate on.Finally, Rory passes on some great advice that he learned from Martin Tyler for those who are looking to make their way in the world of sports media.

Ste spoke to Henry Winter, the Chief Football Writer of The Times to discuss how the media landscape has changed since Henry got his first job in 1985 and why, contrary to popular belief, why he feels that this is the golden age of journalism and why players are now more open and accessible than they have been for years.Henry also discussed what it was like to write his own books and ghostwrite the autobiographies of the likes of Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard and Michael Carrick, as well as what it's like to travel the world watching football.Finally, Henry gave some amazing tips and advice to anyone who might be looking to break into the world of football writing.

Ste spoke to the trailblazing Mark Scott, the first BAME commentator on Match of the Day, to see how he broke into the sports media industry and how he went from getting his foot in the door to commentating on the most iconic sports TV show in the world.Mark also discussed the challenges of commentating on unfamiliar teams, how to go about broadcasting solo or with a co-commentator and just how he feels about having to ask tough questions to a manager just moments after a heavy defeat.Mark also gives advice to any students who are looking to break into the world of sports media.

Ste sat down (virtually) with Andy Clarke from Sky Sports to discuss how he first broke into the world of sports media as a runner before he was sent to commentate on a few sports that he wasn't all too familiar with.Andy then describes what it's like to be in the firing line of the public when he is asked to analyse and score fights.The duo also talk about Andy's process of how to prepare ahead of a big fight and how he has to be ready at any stage for a major turn of events, such as Alexander Povetkin knocking out Dillian Whyte.

In the first ever episode of The Sporting Voices Podcast, Ste Hoare speaks to veteran broadcaster and commentator John Gwynne.John describes what it was like to commentate alongside the late, great duo of Sid Waddell and Dave Lanning on some of the most dramatic sporting moments ever.John also, in his own unique way, describes the challenges of commentating on TV and radio, and why he still loves doing Soccer Saturday each and every week.