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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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.
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.
Clare Balding: On using your profile for social change
Legendary broadcaster and best-selling author Clare presents major sports events including the Olympics, Paralympics, Wimbledon and The Boat Races.
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.
Katherine Grainger: On taking risks to achieve your life goals
Team GB’s most decorated female Olympian with 5 Olympic rowing medals (including Gold at London 2012) Katherine is now the Chair of UK Sport
Jo Bostock: On creating a charity to drive equality in sport
Co-founder and joint CEO of the Women’s Sport Trust, Jo was awarded an MBE in 2019 for services to gender equality in sport.
Pamela Cookey: Building confidence to beat the best in the world
The face of England netball for 11 years, with 114 caps, Pamela is the only player to have won seven league titles
Kate Richardson-Walsh: Finding your personal super powers
With a record 375 caps for her country, Kate was England & GB Captain for 13 years, culminating in Hockey Olympic Gold at Rio 2016
Maggie Alphonsi: The importance of being curious and constantly learning
One of rugby’s greatest female players, Maggie helped England win a record breaking 7 consecutive Six Nations crowns and the 2014 World Cup.
Sally Munday: Using gold medals to drive participation
As England Hockey CEO Sally has transformed the sport at elite and grassroots levels. She’s now been appointed as the new CEO of UK Sport.
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.
