Best Creative Cardiff Podcasts (2025)

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Discover Cardiff Dance Schools That Inspire Passion and Talent for All Ages and Levels 1:28

16d ago1:28

1:28

Loren James Dance Company stands out among Cardiff dance schools for its vibrant community, expert instruction, and inclusive approach to dance education. Known for nurturing talent in a supportive environment, this dynamic school welcomes children, teens, and adults of all skill levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your te…

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A look back at 'Coaching redefined: an everyday pedagogical endeavour' with Prof Robyn Jones 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

For our season finale, we invited back to the studio Professor Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) who was joined by the entire podcast team. In this episode, we discussed Robyn's 2007 paper 'Coaching redefined: an everyday pedagogical endeavour'. We invited him to reflect on the origins of the paper and its relevance in today's context. …

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Work and Non-Work Boundaries in Coaching with Emlyn Lewis and Dr Charlie Corsby 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Fresh from submitting his doctoral thesis, Emlyn Lewis (Cardiff Metropolitan University) joins Mike Castle and his supervisor, Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University), for a conversation about his research. In this episode, they discuss Emlyn's thesis, which explores the everyday practices of coaches, with a particular focus on the bou…

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Action Research with Ashley Kempson and Dr Oli Lum 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

In this episode, we welcome DSC alum Ashley Kempson (University of Gloucestershire), who is joined by our very own Oli Lum—this time taking the guest's chair. They discuss their paper published in the special edition of Sports Coaching Review, which explores their experiences conducting action research, particularly their reflections from being in …

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Gaining Access to a Research Context with Dr Harley-Jean Simpson 1:09:15

3M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

We are absolutely delighted to receive Dr Harley-Jean Simpson (Anglia Ruskin University). In this episode, we discussed Harley-Jean's recent article, which shares her experiences of gaining access to the research field. Harley-Jean shared her journey of gaining access to coaching spaces, building trust with coaches, and juggling some ethical dilemm…

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Creativity in Coaching with Dr Ludvig Rasmussen and Dr Manuel Santos 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

We are delighted to receive Dr Ludvig Rasmussen (Aalborg Universitet) to the podcast. Ludvig's extensive work in the field of creativity in sports was the basis for this conversation. During the episode, we discussed Ludvig's evolving views on how to define creativity, the challenges of working with elite coaches, and his current research project. …

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From Wales to the World – The Power of the Creative Industries 29:28

4M ago29:28

29:28

The creative sector is a key driver of the Welsh economy with a growing international reputation. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Sharon James-Evans of Cardiff & Vale College, Roger Burnell of It's My Shout Productions Community Interest Company Ltd, and producer Tracie Simpson to discuss the opportunities on offer to people who want to work in this…

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A conflicted coaching identity with Dr Ieuan Davies and Dr Gethin Thomas 47:08

4M ago47:08

47:08

We are back with season 5! We start this season with Dr Ieuan Davies' (Cardiff Metropolitan University, MAD Hockey coaching) doctoral work. In this thesis, Ieuan looked back at his doctoral journey and where the ideas of a conflicted coaching identity stemmed. They also looked back at the process of doing auto-ethnographical work and the wider impl…

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From Wales to the World – The Power of the Creative Industries - Show Teaser 1:12

4M ago1:12

1:12

A teaser for the upcoming special edition podcast "From Wales to the World- The Power of the Creative Industries". Brought to you by Business News Wales and Cardiff and Vale College.By Connor Simmons

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Women-only coach education with Dr Kerry Harris, Dr Sofia Santos and Lisa Newton 1:19:54

6M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

It’s the season finale so it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit the WRU Women in High Performance Programme. We invited back Dr Sofia Santos and Dr Kerry Harris who recently published paper that offers a view for the future of Women's coach education. Alongside Lisa Newton (Cardiff Met WRFC Head coach), who took part in the program, they discusse…

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Dr Oli Lum and Dr Gethin Thomas on "Being fast and running fast" 1:14:57

6M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

In this episode, our host became the guest - Dr Oli Lum presented some of the findings of his thesis that will be soon published. Mike Castle and Oli were joined Dr Gethin Thomas, who was Oli's Director of Studies. They looked back at Oli's first steps in his doctoral studies, at how he gained the trust of elite athletics coaches and at some of the…

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Marginalised Groups in Sports with Emma Godman and Tallin Cowling 1:13:12

7M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

In this episode, Mike hosted Emma Godman and Tallin Cowling, PhD and UG students respectively, at Cardiff Metropolitan University. They shared some of their experiences in sports and HE, and how these experiences informed their research projects. Join us in this conversation! Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCoachingHu…

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Sport Wales' Coach Developer Programme with Dr Christian Edwards and Gruff Rees 1:03:19

7M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

We welcomed back to the studio Dr Christian Edwards to share his experiences in designing and delivering Sport Wales' Coach Developer Practitioner. Gruff Rees (Cardiff RFC) and our host Mike Castle, who both completed the course, were in the studio with him. Enjoy their conversation! Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCo…

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Translation and meaning-making with Dr Charlie Corsby and Mara Mata 1:17:37

8M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

In this episode, we welcomed back to the studio Dr Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and debuted Mara Mata (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and they discussed their recent paper on translation and meaning-making in Sports coaching research. During the episode both provided an insight into their experiences when coaching and research…

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Developing Coaches' Creativity with Dr Manuel Santos and Prof Robyn Jones 1:08:41

8M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

We are back for season 4! To kick start this season, Oli hosted our podcast producer, Dr Manuel Santos (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Prof Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University). They presented their recently published paper on developing coaches' creative practice. The paper is available on open access, click here to access it. Follo…

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Culture, creativity and long-term conditions 54:06

9M ago54:06

54:06

This podcast is part of Dr Sofia Vougioukalou’sBritish Academy Innovation Fellowship ‘Creative Ageing and Social Prescribing: Bridging the gap between diverse service users, service providers and policy makers in Wales’. In this episode Dr Ricky Hellyar is joined by Sofia and three project participants to discuss the role of creativity in their liv…

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CRiC 2024 Sport Coaching Review Q&A with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr Charlie Corsby 53:34

10M ago53:34

53:34

It's the final episode of the season and our final episode from the 2024 CRiC conference. This episode is a live recording of a panel with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby on publishing in Sports Coaching Review. After a short introduction about their roles in the journal, they took questions from the audience. We'll be back in your feed so…

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Graduation Special Episode! 1:11:36

11M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

It's graduation! The SC Hub podcast joins the celebrations by releasing a very special episode! Oli sat down with 3 of our 2024 graduates: Katie Batishill, Josh Williams and Evan Kennedy. During this episode, they looked back at their first steps in HE, the challenges of being an undergraduate student, and looked at what the future reserves for the…

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CRiC 2024 Review with Dr Ed Hall 47:51

11M ago47:51

47:51

In this episode, we are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Ed Hall (Northumbria University). Ed is CRiC's Conference Officer and was the driving force behind the 2024 conference. He shared his conference reflections, challenges and highlights. Also, he discussed the shared his vision for future conferences. Enjoy! Follow us on youtube: https://…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Noel Dempsey 14:56

11M ago14:56

14:56

In the final CRiC bitesize episode, Mike welcomed Dr Noel Dempsey (University Campus of Football Business) to the pod. Besides sharing some of his early experiences as a PhD student, Noel provided an insightful look at his work, particularly looking at the selection box metaphor in coach education and the inspiration drawn from Bernstein's work. We…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal 16:50

11M ago16:50

16:50

We are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences). Christian looked back at his first steps in academia, provided an overview of the work on the dominating discourse on talent pathways in Norway and how talent tends to be represented in everyday conversations. Christian Bjørndal: Website: htt…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Pete Holmes 15:17

11M ago15:17

15:17

It's episode 5 of our CRiC bitesize special episodes and Mike welcomed the very busy Dr Pete Holmes (Nottingham Trent University). Pete was at CRiC to present a poster and a parallel session and in this episode, he brokedown how his work can influence coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Pete Holmes Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/s…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Andrew Higham 12:52

11M ago12:52

12:52

Welcome to one more CRiC bitesize episode. This time, Mike chatted with Andrew Higham, PhD student at Sheffield Hallam Student. During the episode, Andrew took us back to his first steps in HE and introduced us to his work on coaches' wellbeing and the use of photo elicitation. Enjoy the episode! Andrew Higham: Website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/sport-…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Alex Consterdine 13:53

12M ago13:53

13:53

In this episode of our special CRiC series, Mike sat down with Dr Alex Consterdine (Liverpool John Moores University). Alex previewed her work on precarity, and its implications to a wider coaching field. Enjoy the episode! Dr Alex Consterdine: Website: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-science/sport-and-exercise-sciences/al…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Tom Leeder 13:42

12M ago13:42

13:42

In the second of our special CRiC episodes, Mike welcomed to the podcast Dr Tom Leeder (University of East Anglia). In this episode, Tom shared the work he has been doing with British Orienteering and the impact of the work in coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Tom Leeder: https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-m-leeder CRiC websit…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Han Wool Lee 13:58

12M ago13:58

13:58

The first of our special CRiC episodes is out! Mike welcomed Dr Han Wool Lee (Seoul National University, Cardiff Metropolitan University) to the pod. In this first episode, Han shared the origins of his groundbreaking work on the use of Lefevbre's work in Sports Coaching and implications for coaches. Enjoy the episode! CRiC website: https://cricspo…

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CRiC 2024 Conference Preview 11:34

12M ago11:34

11:34

The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast is going on the road! We have partnered with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) and during the upcoming 6th International CRiC conference, we will be recording a special series of episodes. The podcast team (Manuel Santos, Oli Lum and Mike Castle) gathered in the studio to preview the upcoming conference a…

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"Sustaining the unsustainable" in Sports Coaching with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby 1:11:55

12M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

In this episode, we welcomed back to the studio Prof. Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode we discussed their article on sustainability in coaching, that both of our guests authored with Dr. Andy Lane. During the episode, the origins of this study, focus on coaches' …

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I-Prehab Interviews with Dr. Sarah Fry - Stuart Davies 11:04

1y ago11:04

11:04

We are catching up with Stuart Davies in Portugal from hisboat. Stuart got involved with healthcare research after having Prostate cancer several years ago. Stuart wanted to make a positive difference andhelp people.

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I-Prehab Interviews with Dr. Sarah Fry - Bami 9:41

1y ago9:41

9:41

We are talking with Bami. Bami is an author, a non-executive director, a patient advocate, and really interested in equity. She also works as a visiting lecturer with Cardiff University. She has a family history of breast cancer, both as a patient and family members. Bami is from Swansea, so has good local knowledge toshare.…

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I-Prehab Interviews with Dr. Sarah Fry - Rashmi Kumar 22:31

1y ago22:31

22:31

In this podcast we are talking to Rashmi Kumar, from anAsian background who is full-time carer for his elderly mother. Rashmi’s experience has helped him understand some key health issues, and the challengesfaced by patients and families.

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"Vulnerability and uncertainty" in Sports Coaching with Dr. Charlie Corsby and Dr. Andy Lane 54:28

1y ago54:28

54:28

We are back with season 3! In the first episode of the season, Oli welcomed back to the studio Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Andy Lane (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode they discussed their 2023 article: "Contending with vulnerability and uncertainty: what coaches say about coaching." This included a …

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Game Based Approaches with Dr José Castro and Dr Ruan Jones 1:08:15

1y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

In our season finale, Mike received Dr. Jose Castro (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Ruan Jones (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University). We leaned upon our guest's expertise in the topic to discuss a range of matters, including: comm…

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Charming in Coaching with Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones 1:22:28

1y ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Mike welcomed back to the studio Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones. This time, the conversation was centred around their 2022 article on "Charming, influencing and seducing" in coaching. The conversation included a breakdown of how charming is part of the everyday actions of coaches as a mean to get athletes buy-in. (Welsh description will be ad…

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Dr Daniel Spencer on Language 1:18:23

1+ y ago1:18:23

1:18:23

In this episode, Mike sat down with Dr Daniel Spencer (Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and returning guest Dr Charlie Corsby (Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode, they discussed the main findings of Dan's doctoral thesis focused on the language used in the coaching fiel…

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Dr Marink Reedijk on Football and Phenomenology 1:08:44

1+ y ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Dr Mike Castle interviewed his close friend Dr Marink Reedijk (Anderlecht Football Futures Head Coach). Marink and Mike relived some of their shared experiences as Doctorate in Sport Coaching students. Marink shared his views about how theory has been informing his coaching practice, everyday coaching challenges, problem solving activities in coach…

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Caring in Sports Coaching with Dr Colum Cronin 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

48:10

We are delighted to welcome Dr Colum Cronin (Reader in Sports Coaching and Physical Education, Liverpool John Moores University). Oli and Mike interviewed Colum on his recent book on Care in Sports Coaching. The interview included a discussion on the use of phenomenological approaches in the study of caring in coaching and the implications of carin…

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The theory-practice divide with Prof Robyn Jones, Dr Charles Corsby and Dr Gethin Thomas 1:20:06

1+ y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

In the first episode of season 2, Mike chats with returning guests Prof. Robyn Jones, Dr. Gethin Thomas and Dr. Charlie Corsby about their 2023 paper ‘Bordering, Connecting, and Dispelling within Sports Coaching: Erasing the Practitioner–Scholar Divide’. Here, they discuss traditional views about theory and practice, coaches anti-intellectualism an…

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Lev Vygostky with Dr Gethin Thomas 1:37:51

1+ y ago1:37:51

1:37:51

In this episode, both of our hosts sat with Dr. Gethin Thomas for a conversation about the work of Lev Vygsotky applied to Sports Coaching. With a shared interest in the work of Vygostky, they discussed some of the most relevant concepts of his work and implications for coaches, including: mediation, tools, language, ZPD, the more knowledgeable oth…

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The Narratives of Female Tennis Coaches with Ellen Jones and Ellie Lewis 45:09

1+ y ago45:09

45:09

Mike Castle hosted Ellen Jones (Senior Lecturer in Performance Sport, Programme Director of Sport Physical Education and Health) and Ellie Lewis (Director and Head Coach of Tennis Squad). Ellen’s recent article on the narratives of women tennis coaches' careers informed this conversation, where our guests' personal journeys illustrated some of the …

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Humor in Sports Coaching with Dr. Christian Edwards and Emlyn Lewis 54:03

1+ y ago54:03

54:03

Oli Lum sat down with Christian Edwards and Emlyn Lewis. Christian is the director of the SC Hub at Cardiff Met and the director of Football and Emlyn is a Lecturer in Sport Coaching at Cardiff Met. The interview revolved around Christian’s 2018 article, focused the use of humor in SC. During the episode, Christian explained how he sees humor as a …

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WRU Women in High Performance Programme with Dr. Sofia Santos and Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin 1:11:26

1+ y ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Mike Castle interviewed Dr Sofia Santos (Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching) and Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin (WRU) about the Women in High Performance Coaching Programme (WHPCP). Sofia and Catrina shared their journeys into coaching and discussed the gendered issues present in the coaching realm. These served as the basis for the creation of the WHP…

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Gender in Sport Coaching with Dr. Kerry Harris and Jennifer Larrick 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

57:54

Mike Castle interviewed Dr Kerry Harris (Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Director of Women’s Football) and Jen Larrick (doctoral candidate). With a vast experience in coaching Women’s Football, Kerry and Jen took us back to their first coaching experiences, shared their journey into academia, and their views on the current landscape of resear…

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An Interview with Professor Robyn Jones 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

45:07

Mike Castle and Oli Lum interviewed Professor Robyn Jones (Professor of Sport and Social Theory). In this conversation, Robyn was kind enough to share some personal stories while looking at the field of Sport Coaching with his distinguishing critical gaze. He looked back at his first coaching experiences, took us back to Mississippi where he attain…

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Introducing the Sports Coaching Hub Podcast 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

17:08

Welcome to Cardiff Metropolitan University Sport Coaching Podcast! In the first part of this episode, Dr Christian Edwards (Director of the Sport Coaching Hub) and Prof Robyn Jones (Professor of Sport and Social Theory) chatted with Dr Manuel Santos (Lecturer in Sport Coaching) about the origin of the Hub. Later, Manuel, Oli Lum (Lecturer in Sport …

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Sexual Health 35:38

2y ago35:38

35:38

In this episode, Ffion gives us an insight into Sexual Health and explore how we can challenge associated taboos.

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Menopause with Carolyn Harris MP 59:48

2y ago59:48

59:48

In this episode Rebecca Ferriday talks to Carolyn Harris MP about her campaign to better educated the world about menopause and make improvements at a national level, Carolyn also talks about her own experiences of menopause. There is then a round table discussion with Rebecca, Joanne Owen and Cath Dunn (Cardiff University) about their own experien…

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Vitamin D 42:13

2y ago42:13

42:13

In this episode Diana De interviews Kendra-Jean Nwamadi and Dr. Sarju Patel about the importance of Vitamin D, we also hear from visitors, volunteers and organisers of the Vitamin D Grangetown awareness event. We then hear from Dr. Ricky Hellyar who interviews Beth Hellyar, a health visitor working in the Grangetown community. Thanks to Cardiff uni…

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Tim - Surviving Cardiac Arrest 52:57

2y ago52:57

52:57

*Warning - includes content which some people might find upsetting. In this Student/ Staff collaboration, Dr. Ricky Hellyar speaks to Tim about his experience, including physical and mental health implications. Narrated by our final year nursing student Connor, the podcast explores Tim's story and how he survived an out of hospital cardiac arrest. …