The Dair Podcast

The Dair Podcast


Latest Episodes

Dr Dave Alred MBE - How To Survive Under Pressure
August 10, 2018

Dr. Dave Alred gives Giles a 30 minute clinic on how to survive and thrive when you're feeling under pressure.

Marieanne Spacey MBE - An Interview with one of England's most decorated footballers
April 06, 2018

One of England's most decorated footballers shares her unique insight into the world of women's football and the future of women in sport.

Mark Ellison: Part 2 - The nutritionist to Anthony Joshua, Manchester United and Jess Ennis-Hill speaks to Giles about our relationship with food.
December 21, 2017

Mark Ellison knows food. Do you? Before you pop that next multivitamin, listen to the nutritionist who advises Anthony Joshua and Man Utd. 

Dean Ryan: An Interview with the RFU's Head of International Performance
December 18, 2017

Dean Ryan; the ex-England International player, Premiership Coach and SKY pundit is now the RFU's Head of International Performance tasked with developing the next generation of players capable of lifting a World Cup. In this candid interview he...

Mark Ellison: Part 1 - Giles interviews nutritionist to Anthony Joshua, Manchester United and Jess Ennis-Hill
December 11, 2017

We all eat. And we all have our relationship with food. What we eat, how much we eat and when we eat shapes our days and ultimately ourselves. Mark Ellison (although he wouldn’t describe himself like this) is the ultimate food relationship...

Gordon Lord: Giles talks to one of the most influential coach educators in sport.
December 04, 2017

Coach Me Better: For those on the inside of sport, softly spoken and unassuming, Gordon Lord is considered as one of the most influential coach educators on the planet. Here, in a rare interview, he shares with Giles some of the...

Laura Massaro: The UK's No1 Squash player talks about women in sport and getting to No.1 in the world
November 27, 2017

UK Squash No.1 and 2013 World Champion Laura Massaro, renowned for her brand of physical and mental toughness opens up about the challenges of making it to and staying at the top of her sport. She discusses her drive, discipline and clarity of...

Toni Minichiello: Part 2 of Giles' Interview
November 14, 2017

He helped Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill from young hopeful to Olympic Gold. In the process be transformed himself from a Job Centre adviser to world class coach, put together an unrivalled support team and refused to bend to Governing Body...

Dr Dave Alred MBE: Giles' Interview on pressure, performance, and facing your fears
November 10, 2017

Giles quizzes Dr. Dave Alred MBE, one of the world's best coaches and a man labelled 'a genius' by rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson, about how to perform under pressure, the importance of facing your fears and why Pantomimes can change your...

Toni Minichiello: Part 1 of Giles' Interview with the elite athletics coach
September 21, 2017

After saying goodbye to Jessica Ennis-Hill after the Rio Olympics Toni reflects on his coaching life to date and the challenges ofreframing himself and his own career. When it comes to athletic prowe