Nominations for the Sports Journalism Awards were announced this week. The Athletic It dominated the audio documentary category.
Four of the podcasts have been selected. In case you missed it, I've included some links below so you can listen to it.
bobby '90
This is Bobby '90. This is a special four-part podcast series. The Athletic To commemorate Sir Bobby Robson's 90th birthday. In the first episode of the series, Sir Bobby talks about his childhood and his time growing up in the North East.
In preparation for his final book, Sir Bobby reflected on his remarkable life with George Corkin. Thanks to the generous generosity of Sir Bobby's family, we have memories of his life as a miner's son, watching the greatest Newcastle United team of all time, and the start of his own incredible football career. A record of that conversation can be made public.
We also hear about Sir Bobby's repeated bouts with cancer and how he came to set up his 'last and greatest team', the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
The show was written by Sir Bobby and George, mixed and edited by Olly Bellwood.
You can listen to the entire series for free on the Pod on the Tyne feed.
For more information and to donate, visit sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk.
Jay Harris has been given access to all areas of Brentford, one of the most attractive clubs in the Premier League.
Last season, the club had the lowest personnel costs in the top tier, yet they were able to outscore champions Manchester City by a double and their short two-year stay in the league (so far) , and beat all of the “big six.” ' At least once.
But how do they do it? That's what we want to tell you here.
First, let's take a look back at Brentford's history since owner Matthew Benham took over.
Chief Executive John Varney, Head Coach Thomas Frank, Captain Christian Norgaard, Performance Director Ben Ryan, Director of Football Phil Giles, Women's Head Coach Carly Osborne, Technical Director Lee Dykes , director Niti Raj and club announcer Peter Gillham. A story about bees.
Watch all series for free The AthleticGo Deeper's narrative feed.
This special podcast is designed to transport you inside the crowd at Emirates Stadium using a technology called 'binaural audio'. For true immersion, use headphones and listen, ideally in a quiet environment.
Find your space and join Amy Lawrence at Arsenal Football Club.
Listen for free on the Handbrake Off feed.
Soccer on the fault line in Türkiye
In the first part of this two-part audio documentary series, The AthleticAdam Leventhal heads to the capital of southeastern Turkey's Hatay province – the home of first-division side Hatayspor – where former Ghana international and Premier League winger Christian Atsu scores a last-minute free kick. This was just hours before the first earthquake occurred. February 6, 2023.
Adam interviews various people associated with Hatayspor, including head coach and former Turkish national team goalkeeper Volkan Demirel, to share their unforgettable memories with Atu and how the football club is helping rebuild the entire community. He talked about what he was trying to do to help.
It's a harrowing insight into the realities of surviving natural disasters and the scale of destruction.
Watch the two-part series for free The AthleticGo Deeper's narrative feed.
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