The Game Changers Podcast
In this award-winning podcast Sue Anstiss talks to trailblazers in women sport. These are the individuals who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls everywhere.
Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode explores key issues for equality in sport and beyond.
We’re incredibly grateful to Sport England who support The Game Changers through a National Lottery award.
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Jacqui Oatley: Changing career to follow your passion
The first female commentator on Match of the Day, Jacqui presented the BBC’s flagship sports news show Sportsweek, hosted Euros and World Cups for BBC and ITV and now hosts football and darts for ITV and the Sunday Supplement for Sky.
Jess Carter: The reality of life as a Lioness
Widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever female players, Kelly Smith MBE is England women’s record goal scorer and four-time Women’s Premier League winner with Arsenal Women.
Kelly Smith: Why talking openly about mental health is so important
Widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever female players, Kelly Smith MBE is England women’s record goal scorer and four-time Women’s Premier League winner with Arsenal Women.
Casey Stoney: On embracing mistakes & the desire to keep learning
Manager at Man United Women, Casey was capped over 100 times for England and captained the Lionesses and Team GB during the London 2012 Olympics.
Eni Aluko: The power of using your platform to speak your truth
Professional footballer, media personality, lawyer, philanthropist and now best selling author, Eni’s high profile racism case against the FA led to critical reforms within the sport.
Maggie Murphy: Equal Pay for Equal Play
General Manager of Lewes FC Women, having previously worked at Amnesty International, Transparency International and Sport Integrity Global Alliance. Maggie is also a Director of Equal Playing Field, a charity dedicated to advancing women’s equality in sport.
Casey Stoney: On embracing mistakes & the desire to keep learning
Manager at Man United Women, Casey was capped over 100 times for England and captained the Lionesses and Team GB during the London 2012 Olympics.
Kelly Simmons: On what sponsors are looking for in women’s sport
Director of the Women’s Professional Game at the FA, Kelly leads the transformation of professional women’s football in England.
Maggie Murphy: On the ethical funding of women’s sport
General Manager of Lewes FC Women, having previously worked at Amnesty International, Transparency International and Sport Integrity Global Alliance. Maggie is also a Director of Equal Playing Field, a charity dedicated to advancing women’s equality in sport.
Sue Campbell: On the power of football to inspire girls
Director of Women’s Football at The FA and regarded by many as one of the most respected women in sport.
Former CEO at the National Coaching Foundation and The Youth Sport Trust and Chair of UK Sport from 2003 and 2013.
Jacqui Oatley: Changing career to follow your passion
The first female commentator on Match of the Day, Jacqui presented the BBC’s flagship sports news show Sportsweek, hosted Euros and World Cups for BBC and ITV and now hosts football and darts for ITV and the Sunday Supplement for Sky.
The Game Changers was shortlisted for the ‘Best Podcast’ SJA Sports Journalism Awards 2023.
The Game Changers received a Bronze Award in the ‘Best Sports Podcast’ category of the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
