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.
You can find The Game Changers wherever you listen to podcasts.
The Game Changers Series Four
Welcome to series four of The Game Changers.
This series is supported by Barclays and will focus on fearless women in football.
Hope Powell: On not letting your past define your future
Former England Women’s Football manager and the first woman to be awarded a UEFA Pro License. The second woman to be inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of the legendary Lily Parr.
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.
Jo Tongue: Dealing with sexism in sports media
Football Agent, Director of Women in Football and a campaigner for equality in sport and the media. Former editor of 606, BBC 5Live’s flagship football phone in show and now CEO of Tongue Tied Management.
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.
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.
The Game Changers Series Three
Welcome to series three of The Game Changers.
This series is supported by Barclays and will focus on fearless women in football.
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.
Lauren Steadman: How para athletes change society's perceptions
Paratriathlon World Champion and Paralympic Silver medallist, Lauren also enthralled us all as a semi-finalist on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing
Liz Nicholl: On netball’s Olympic ambition
Former UK Sport CEO, and regarded as “the most powerful woman” in British sport for years, Liz is now President of the International Netball Federation.
Karen Findlay: What it takes to be an elite rugby coach
Former Scottish Rugby Captain who now coaches Harlequins’ Women, Karen is also a Chief Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police.
Jo Adams: Why it took Commonwealth Gold to lose her imposter syndrome
As CEO at England Netball, Jo transformed the sport’s profile, participation and performance, with Gold at the Commonwealth Games and a home World Cup
Anna Kessel: How The Telegraph is breaking new ground for women’s sport
Women’s Sports Editor at the Telegraph, Anna founded Women in Football and is the author of the extraordinary book ‘Eat Sweat Play’
Clare Connor: How to thrive as a woman in a male environment
Managing Director for Women’s Cricket at the ECB and former England Captain, Clare has transformed the game from grassroots to the elite level.
Denise Lewis: On the challenges of changing public perception
One of Britain’s best known Olympic Gold medallists, Denise is now a popular sports commentator and President of Commonwealth Games England.
The Game Changers Series Two
Welcome to series 2 of The Game Changers.
Eight more enlightening interviews with trailblazing women in sport - all challenging the status quo and breaking down barriers for women and girls everywhere.
The Game Changers Series One
Welcome to series 1 of The Game Changers.
Enlightening interviews with trailblazing women in sport - all challenging the status quo and breaking down barriers for women and girls everywhere.
the game changers.
fearless women in sport
The Game Changers received a Bronze Award in the ‘Best Sports Podcast’ category of the 2020 British Podcast Awards.