When Orla Met…is a conversation with people from the world of sport, about sport, but it's not just a sports podcast. It's a podcast for anyone interested in stories, in the fortitude and frailties of those who push themselves to the limit of human ability. It's a conversation about outrunning demons and finding inspiration in the pursuit of excellence. It's a chance to get to know some of the biggest names and brains in sport along with Orla, to listen to the stories behind the headlines, and to learn a little more of the motivation, fears and discipline that drives the ordinary to become extraordinary, and to the very top of their game
Orla sits down for a chat with YouTube cycling star, Juliet Elliott. Juliet Elliott is a former pro-snowboarder, Vogue model and bike courier. She's ...
What does it mean to be a woman in the public eye these days, specifically in sport? It’s a question that’s come up in my chats with the likes of Judy...
Rod Ellingworth has been instrumental in some of Great Britain's biggest sporting successes over the past decade. He spotted nourished and coached tal...
Rod Ellingworth has been instrumental in some of Great Britain's biggest sporting successes over the past decade. He spotted nourished and coached tal...
When Orla Met…Kelly Sotherton is a conversation about the ethical challenges faced by athletes in elite sport. Sortherton is one of only five women t...
In part two of When Orla Met Dr Steve Peters the internationally renowned psychiatrist continues the explanation of his theory of mind management, and...
When Orla Met Dr Steve Peters is a fascinating insight into the philosophy adopted by countless Olympic and World Champions, and which many credit lar...
When Orla Met…Dina Asher-Smith is a fascinating insight into the workings of a truly remarkable young woman. A history graduate from King’s College Lo...
In episode 2 of When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas, the Tour de France winner addresses the bad luck which has seemed to plague him for years, his battle ...
When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas is a conversation with the Tour de France champion about how his life has changed since winning the biggest bike race i...