The Lion’s Den
By The Blue Bird
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The Lion’s DenFeb 01, 2021
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Olympics Coverage - Henry Fieldman and Coxing the Men’s 8 to Bronze
It’s rowing time on The Lion’s Den as we speak to Henry Fieldman. The Homertonian is fresh off coxing the Men’s 8 to a bronze medal in this summer’s Olympic Regatta.
Aug 19, 202128:56
Harry Houillon - Fitz Man’s First Class Cricket Debut
Harry Houillon of Fitzwilliam College and CUCC recently made his First Class debut for Kent. We catch up with the new pro cricketer after his big day. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Houillon
Aug 06, 202115:59
Monty Panesar @The Union
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar chats to The Lion’s Den after his appearance at the Cambridge Union.
Jun 05, 202110:09
Jim O’Callaghan - Politics and Sport
Jim O’Callaghan, the Irish politician and former Sidney Sussex rugby Blue chats on the phone to The Lion’s Den. Jim reminisces on his rugby career pre the professional era, his time in Cambridge, and the role sports can play in politics.
May 31, 202128:33
Phyllis Agbo - Team GB Heptathlete, County Cricketer and Sarries Rugby Player
After a break for Easter and some exam revision, The Lion’s Den returns! On our first episode of the summer, we chat to former Trinity NatSci and multi sport athlete Phyllis Agbo. Phylis made her name as an heptathlete for Great Britain, but also played underage county cricket for Middlesex and followed her athletics career with a senior rugby stint with Saracens. Please note, this episode was recorded a few weeks ago, so there may be a few dated references!
May 11, 202130:55
BOAT RACE PREVIEW
Cambridge University Boat Club Presidents Sophie Paine and Callum Sullivan talk this Sunday’s Gemini Boat Race
Apr 02, 202123:41
International Women’s Day - Olympic Rower Catherine Bishop
On this week’s episode of The Lion’s Den, we are celebrating International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge, so Charlotte speaks to Olympic rower Catherine Bishop, graduate of Pembroke College, about how this can be achieved in the world of sport. To read Charlotte’s interview with Catherine from last term on redefining success, see the link below. www.bluebirdnews.co.uk/women-in-sport-olympic-rower-on-redefining-success/
Mar 07, 202124:34
Sporting Stories- Ollie Little (Fitz Pump)
CW: This episode contains mention of eating disorders.
Charlotte Cutter speaks with founder and president of Fitz Pump, Ollie Little, on fitness in lockdown, body image and mental health.
Mar 01, 202135:22
Alistair Brownlee - Olympic Champion Triathlete
Two time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee - one half of the Brownlee Brothers duo - talks his time at Girton, preparations for the upcoming Olympics and his attempts to break the world Ironman record.
Feb 22, 202138:15
James Cracknell, Flip van der Merwe and James Horwill at the Cambridge Union
Last Thursday, The Blue Bird’s very own Nathan Johns and Charlotte Cutter hosted a panel for the Cambridge Union. Featuring James Cracknell, James Horwill and Flip van der Merwe, the discussion centred around professional sport and studying at the University of Cambridge.
Feb 15, 202101:05:40
Louise Shanahan - European Youth 800m Champion
On this week’s episode of The Lion’s Den, we speak to Trinity Physics PhD Louise Shanahan. A middle distance runner from Ireland, Louise talks her impressive running CV, her plans to compete at the World Student Games this summer + Paris 2024, as well as why attitudes towards young female runners coming off junior success need to change.
Feb 08, 202144:44
Michael Atherton
Downing College alumnus, former England captain and current Sky Sports Commentator Mike Atherton talks to The Lion’s Den .
Feb 01, 202131:12
Student Athlete: Ep.1- Jake Hennessey
Episode 1 of the new Student Athlete series of podcasts, presented by Jonny Andrews. Student Athlete is a series of interviews with Cambridge students discussing what it was like to grow up playing elite sport.
Jan 30, 202125:07
6 Nations Postponed - CURUFC Internationals Laura Bleehen and Coreen Grant React
Following the postponement of the 6 Nations, Cambridge Blues Laura Bleehen and Coreen Grant of Wales and Scotland respectively give their reaction to the news.
Jan 25, 202127:10
Tom Ransley MBE - Olympic Rowing Champion
On our first ever episode, we kick things off by talking to Tom Ransley, Hughes Hall alumn and Olympic Gold Medallist for Team GB Rowing in 2016. Tom talks his decision to retire once the Tokyo Olympics were cancelled, his memories of The Boat Race and his plans now that he has hung up his oars.
Jan 07, 202128:06