The Game Changers

By Sue Anstiss

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Episodes: 185

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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 out about all the guests at https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Fearless Women in Sport


Episode Date
Tanni Grey-Thompson: Calling out sports governing bodies for lack of diversity
Apr 16, 2024
Steph Houghton: Lessons learnt as a captain of club & country
Apr 09, 2024
Mo Hunt: The journey to professional rugby
Mar 19, 2024
Lisa O'Keefe: Uniting women’s sport across the world
Mar 12, 2024
Kristen Dusting: The cultural and community impact of roller derby
Mar 05, 2024
Sabrina Pace-Humphreys: Running Towards Inclusivity
Feb 27, 2024
Sue Redfern: Breaking boundaries for cricket umpires
Feb 20, 2024
Claire Taggart: The impact of Boccia – a totally inclusive sport
Feb 13, 2024
Jess Carter: The reality of life as a Lioness
Feb 06, 2024
Series 16 of The Game Changers
Jan 30, 2024
2023 Highlights
Jan 23, 2024
Kelly Smith: Why talking openly about mental health is so important
Jan 16, 2024
Casey Stoney: On embracing mistakes & the desire to keep learning
Jan 09, 2024
Clare Connor: How to thrive as a woman in a male environment
Jan 02, 2024
Katherine Grainger: On taking risks to achieve your life goals
Dec 26, 2023
Chrissie Wellington: How to endure discomfort & self doubt in Ironman
Dec 19, 2023
Hannah Mills: Making waves in climate change
Dec 12, 2023
Juliet Slot: How Arsenal is leading the way in women’s football
Dec 05, 2023
Jeanette Kwakye: Elite athlete turned broadcaster
Nov 28, 2023
Layla Guscoth: Half Netballer, Half Doctor
Nov 21, 2023
Suzy Wrack: The journalist speaking truth to power
Nov 14, 2023
Caroline Dubois: Strong women demanding respect
Nov 07, 2023
Ellie Simmonds: Making impact beyond the pool
Oct 31, 2023
Series 15 of The Game Changers
Oct 24, 2023
Caroline Wozniacki: Inspirational return to the top of tennis
Oct 10, 2023
Katarina Johnson-Thompson: When your role model becomes your biggest rival
Aug 22, 2023
Anita Asante: The fight to make football more inclusive
Aug 18, 2023
Emma Hayes: Leading the way for female coaches
Aug 15, 2023
Gabby Logan: How nothing beats presenting live sport
Aug 11, 2023
Eni Aluko: The power of using your platform to speak your truth
Aug 08, 2023
Fara Williams: Extraordinary success in the face of adversity
Aug 04, 2023
Lucy Bronze: Overcoming obstacles to become the best in the world
Aug 01, 2023
Eilish McColgan: The long journey to gold
Jul 18, 2023
Molly McCann: How adversity drives success
Jul 11, 2023
Louise Minchin: Celebrating Fearless Women
Jul 04, 2023
Penny Briscoe: Leading the transformation of Para Sport
Jun 27, 2023
Kelly Lindsey, Giselle Mather, Jess Freeman & Sarah Kelleher explore the world of women sports coaches
Jun 20, 2023
Preeti Shetty: How sport impacts positive social change
Jun 13, 2023
Eve Muirhead: Staying Ice Cool to Win Gold
Jun 06, 2023
Jodie Ounsley: The impact of strong, powerful role models
May 30, 2023
Trailer: Series 14 of The Game Changers
May 23, 2023
Sue Anstiss: The unstoppable rise of women's sport
May 16, 2023
Maria Bobenrieth: The impact of sport for young women
May 11, 2023
Game On: Chapter 18 - The Girl Effect & Conclusion
May 09, 2023
Game On: Chapter 17 - It's a Mass Movement
May 02, 2023
Moya Dodd: Bringing diversity to FIFA
Apr 28, 2023
Game On: Chapter 16 - Race for Equality
Apr 25, 2023
Maggie Alphonsi: Creating change as an impactful leader
Apr 21, 2023
Game On: Chapter 15 - Oh, So You're a Lesbian Then?
Apr 18, 2023
Laura Woods: Blazing a trail in sports broadcasting
Apr 14, 2023
Game On: Chapter 14 - Just Add Sequins
Apr 11, 2023
Game On: Chapter 13 - In the Red Corner
Apr 04, 2023
Denise Lewis: The Golden Girl becomes a Dame
Mar 31, 2023
Game On: Chapter 12 - Sidelined Women
Mar 28, 2023
Game On: Chapter 11 - He for She
Mar 21, 2023
Ian Wright: Taking a stand for women’s football
Mar 20, 2023
Sue Campbell: Bringing football home
Mar 17, 2023
Game On: Chapter 10 - Ready For The Board Game
Mar 14, 2023
Maggie Murphy: Equal pay for equal play
Mar 10, 2023
Game On: Chapter 9 - You Can't Be What You Can't See
Mar 07, 2023
Stacey Copeland: Challenging society's view of femininity
Mar 03, 2023
Game On: Chapter 8 - Women Talk Sport
Feb 28, 2023
Rose Reilly: Following your passion to be the best in the world
Feb 24, 2023
Game On: Chapter 7 - Equal Pay for Equal Play
Feb 21, 2023
Ebony Rainford-Brent: The story of a cricketing trailblazer
Feb 17, 2023
Game On: Chapter 6 - Show Me The Money
Feb 14, 2023
Game On: Chapter 5 - It's A Sell-Out
Feb 14, 2023
Clare Balding: Standing up for women’s sport
Feb 10, 2023
Game On: Chapter 4 - Full Coverage
Feb 07, 2023
Game On: Chapter 3 - The Female Frailty Myth
Feb 07, 2023
Kate Richardson Walsh: What it takes to win Olympic Gold
Feb 03, 2023
Game On: Chapter 2 - Twelve Game-Changing Moments
Jan 31, 2023
Game On: Chapter 1 - Why Does it Matter?
Jan 31, 2023
Highlights of 2022
Jan 24, 2023
Sally Munday: Being an authentic leader at the very top of sport
Dec 20, 2022
Rachel Pavlou: Ensuring women's football is truly a sport 'For All'
Dec 13, 2022
Garnet Mackinder, Anne Wafula Strike & Shruti Saujani consider racial inclusion in women’s sport
Dec 06, 2022
Emma Mitchell: Preparing athletes for a life beyond sport
Nov 29, 2022
Jill Scott: Queen of the Jungle
Nov 28, 2022
Donna Fraser: Changing the narrative about breast cancer
Nov 22, 2022
Rimla Akhtar, Wendy Taylor, Tess Howard & Holly Bradshaw explore the impact of women's sport clothing
Nov 15, 2022
Sarah Hunter: What's the future for professional women's rugby
Nov 08, 2022
Hannah Cockcroft: Maintaining motivation throughout your sporting career
Nov 01, 2022
Trailer: Series 12 of The Game Changers
Oct 27, 2022
Jodie Cunningham: Women leading the way in rugby league
Jul 26, 2022
Fiona Morgan: Using sport to drive sustainability
Jul 26, 2022
Sophie Carrigill: Challenging perceptions for all women with disabilities
Jul 26, 2022
Radha Balani: How sport changes women lives across the world
Jul 26, 2022
Ali Donnelly: The real story of women's rugby
Jul 26, 2022
Meghan MacLaren: Fighting for gender parity in golf
Jul 26, 2022
Alice Dearing: Changing the narrative in swimming
Jul 26, 2022
Trailer: Series 11 of The Game Changers
Jul 20, 2022
Lizzie Deignan: Changing the narrative around motherhood and elite sport
May 31, 2022
Isa Guha: Building a career in a male dominated sport
May 24, 2022
Emma Ross: Talking more openly about women’s bodies in sport
May 17, 2022
Orla Chennaoui: The power of being authentic as a woman reporting sport
May 10, 2022
Tammy Parlour: Why female athletes make powerful role models
May 03, 2022
Pippa Britton: The importance of inclusion across sport
Apr 26, 2022
Jonathan Licht: What broadcasters can do to ensure gender parity
Apr 19, 2022
Shaunagh Brown: Re-thinking gender stereotypes in sport and society
Apr 12, 2022
Trailer: Series 10 of The Game Changers
Apr 11, 2022
Serena Guthrie: What it takes to be a strong leader in sport
Apr 05, 2022
Angela Ruggiero: What the future holds for the fans of women's sport
Mar 29, 2022
Anne Wafula Strike: Using your voice to campaign for the rights of others
Mar 22, 2022
Sue Day: Leading rugby on the pitch and in the boardroom
Mar 15, 2022
Kelly Lindsey: Recognising sport's power to change lives and society
Mar 08, 2022
Ugo Monye: On being a strong male ally for women's sport
Mar 01, 2022
Shruti Saujani: How to ensure sport is inclusive for all women
Feb 22, 2022
Holly Bradshaw: On being an authentic sports influencer for young women.
Feb 15, 2022
Trailer: Series 9 of The Game Changers
Feb 08, 2022
Sue Anstiss: On the unstoppable rise of women's sport
Oct 22, 2021
Katarina Johnson-Thompson - When your role model becomes your biggest rival
Jul 06, 2021
Laura Woods: Climbing the career ladder whilst staying authentic
Jun 22, 2021
Pippa Grange: Understanding the role of fear and how to combat it
Jun 15, 2021
Carol Bates: Inspiring the 'missed generation' of women's football
Jun 08, 2021
Francesca Brown: Empowering young women through sport and education
Jun 01, 2021
Fleur Robinson: Putting football at the heart of the community
May 25, 2021
Anita Asante: The fight to make football more inclusive
May 18, 2021
Kelly Cates - Maintaining a career at the forefront of football broadcasting
May 11, 2021
Fara Williams: Extraordinary success in the face of adversity
May 04, 2021
Lucy Bronze: Overcoming obstacles to become the best in the world
Apr 20, 2021
Amanda Vandervort: How social media is a driving force for fans of women's sport
Apr 13, 2021
Maria Bobenrieth: How active girls can transform communities
Apr 06, 2021
Jess Fishlock: How female athletes are using their platform for social justice
Mar 30, 2021
Julie Welch: What makes a great football writer
Mar 23, 2021
Manisha Tailor: How role models can inspire South Asian women in sport
Mar 16, 2021
Dawn Scott: How we enhance the performance of elite female athletes
Mar 09, 2021
Jessica Creighton: How the media's lack of diversity drives her to do more
Mar 02, 2021
Trailer: Series 7 of The Game Changers
Feb 23, 2021
Ian Wright: The importance of being a male ally
Feb 16, 2021
Jill Scott: The pressure facing experienced players
Dec 22, 2020
Jane Purdon: How leadership in women's sport is changing
Dec 15, 2020
Sian Massey-Ellis: What it takes to be a female match official
Dec 08, 2020
Mary Harvey: Why sport can’t ignore human rights
Dec 01, 2020
Shelley Kerr: Why listening is an under rated skill
Nov 24, 2020
Gail Newsham: Why women's football was banned for 50 years
Nov 17, 2020
Rachel Yankey: What's stopping the progress of elite female coaches
Nov 10, 2020
Gabby Logan: How nothing beats presenting live sport
Nov 03, 2020
Trailer: Series 6 of The Game Changers
Oct 29, 2020
Jessica Ennis Hill: On being the poster girl at a home Olympic Games
Oct 27, 2020
Judy Murray: Why so few women are top tennis coaches
Oct 20, 2020
Tracy Edwards: Why men felt so angry about female sailors
Oct 13, 2020
Katie Sadleir: Changing rugby governance overnight
Oct 06, 2020
Ebony Rainford-Brent: Cricket needs a diverse elite pathway
Sep 29, 2020
Ali Oliver: Why girls shaping their own PE lessons is so powerful
Sep 22, 2020
Sarah Storey: How to focus on the things you can control
Sep 15, 2020
Elly Oldroyd: Not putting up with the sexism in sports media
Sep 08, 2020
Trailer: Series 5 of The Game Changers
Sep 01, 2020
Emma Hayes: Opening the door for female coaches in men’s football
Aug 25, 2020
Heather Rabbatts: On the future of sponsorship for women’s sport
Aug 18, 2020
Rimla Akhtar: On overturning FIFA's hijab ban
Aug 11, 2020
Rose Reilly: How a Scottish footballer won the World Cup with Italy
Aug 04, 2020
Ebru Koksal: Finding the confidence to be an authentic female leader
Jul 28, 2020
Stacey Copeland: How boxing challenges society’s view of femininity
Jul 21, 2020
Moya Dodd: Bringing diversity of thought & gender reform to FIFA
Jul 14, 2020
Steph Houghton: Lessons learnt as a captain of club & country
Jul 07, 2020
Trailer: Series 4 of The Game Changers
Jun 30, 2020
Hope Powell: On not letting your past define your future
May 26, 2020
Casey Stoney: On embracing mistakes & the desire to keep learning
May 19, 2020
Kelly Simmons: On what sponsors are looking for in women’s sport
May 12, 2020
Maggie Murphy: On the ethical funding of women’s sport
May 05, 2020
Jo Tongue: Dealing with sexism in sports media
Apr 28, 2020
Sue Campbell: On the power of football to inspire girls
Apr 20, 2020
Jacqui Oatley: Changing career to follow your passion
Apr 14, 2020
Kelly Smith: Why talking openly about mental health is so important
Apr 07, 2020
Trailer: Series 3 of The Game Changers
Mar 31, 2020
Eni Aluko: The power of using your platform to speak your truth
Nov 26, 2019
Lauren Steadman: How para athletes change society's perceptions
Oct 29, 2019
Liz Nicholl: On netball’s Olympic ambition
Oct 22, 2019
Karen Findlay: What it takes to be an elite rugby coach
Oct 15, 2019
Clare Balding: On using your profile for social change
Oct 08, 2019
Jo Adams: Why it took Commonwealth Gold to lose her imposter syndrome
Oct 01, 2019
Anna Kessel: How The Telegraph is breaking new ground for women’s sport
Sep 24, 2019
Clare Connor: How to thrive as a woman in a male environment
Sep 17, 2019
Denise Lewis: On the challenges of changing public perception
Sep 10, 2019
Trailer: Series 2 of The Game Changers
Sep 03, 2019
Katherine Grainger: On taking risks to achieve your life goals
Jul 16, 2019
Jo Bostock: On creating a charity to drive equality in sport
Jul 09, 2019
Pamela Cookey: Building confidence to beat the best in the world
Jul 02, 2019
Kate Richardson-Walsh: Finding your personal super powers
Jun 25, 2019
Maggie Alphonsi: The importance of being curious and constantly learning
Jun 18, 2019
Sally Munday: Using gold medals to drive participation
Jun 11, 2019
Chrissie Wellington: How to endure discomfort & self doubt in Ironman
Jun 04, 2019
Tanni Grey-Thompson: Calling out sports governing bodies for lack of diversity
Jun 04, 2019
Trailer: The Game Changers
May 19, 2019