{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6422ec9bfee80d001141aa4b/69921c4d12f3a83d156f97b8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Andy Stevenson","description":"<p>In this episode of the <a href=\"https://www.levelplayingfield.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Level Playing Field </a>Podcast, Liam Bird speaks with sports journalist <a href=\"https://x.com/AndyStevenson81\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Andy Stevenson</a> about disability, sport, and working in the media.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded at Reading Football Club, Andy shares his journey into sports journalism, from growing up loving football to covering Olympic and Paralympic sport. </p><p><br></p><p>He talks honestly about access barriers in stadiums, learning when to ask for support, visibility on screen, and dealing with online abuse.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also explores why access and inclusion in sport still matter, and Andy’s advice for disabled people who want to work in journalism.</p><p><br></p><p>If you wish to contact Level Playing Field, please email info@levelpalyingfield.org.uk</p>","author_name":"Level Playing Field"}