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  • 1. Episode 7 | Shaka Hislop (Former Soccer Player & ESPN Pundit)

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    In this episode, we spoke to Shaka Hislop.Shaka Hislop, an ESPN Soccer analyst and former professional football player, made history as the starting goalkeeper for Trinidad & Tobago's national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the first for his country. He's the first member of Trinidad & Tobago's World Cup squad inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame. Hislop contributes as a pundit on ESPN FC and ESPNSoccernet Press Pass, offering analysis on global football. As a player, he amassed over 400 appearances, primarily in the Premier League for clubs like Newcastle United and Portsmouth, achieving notable success, including a second-place finish with Newcastle United. His career concluded after a successful season with Dallas FC in MLS in 2007.In this episode, we delve into Hislop's journey, from his upbringing in Trinidad & Tobago to his venture to the UK to pursue his football dreams. We explore his experiences with racism in the sport and his commitment to combating it through initiatives like Show Racism the Red Card. Join us as we uncover the multifaceted career and profound insights of Shaka Hislop.

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  • Trailer | Shaka Hislop (Former Soccer Player & ESPN Pundit)

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    In this episode, we spoke to Shaka Hislop.Shaka Hislop, an ESPN Soccer analyst and former professional football player, made history as the starting goalkeeper for Trinidad & Tobago's national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the first for his country. He's the first member of Trinidad & Tobago's World Cup squad inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame. Hislop contributes as a pundit on ESPN FC and ESPNSoccernet Press Pass, offering analysis on global football. As a player, he amassed over 400 appearances, primarily in the Premier League for clubs like Newcastle United and Portsmouth, achieving notable success, including a second-place finish with Newcastle United. His career concluded after a successful season with Dallas FC in MLS in 2007.We discussed his roots growing up in Trinidad & Tobago, moving to the UK to start his football career, encountering racism in the game and his involvement in the charity Show Racism the Red Card, among much more.

  • 6. Episode 6 | Natalia Cohen (Rower & Motivational Speaker)

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    In this episode, we spoke to Natalia Cohen.Her endeavours were the subject of a documentary called Losing Sight of Shore, an extraordinary journey of four brave women known as the Coxless Crew that set out to row the Pacific Ocean from America to Australia unsupported. As they row over 8,000 miles during their nine months at sea, they face extreme mental and physical challenges they must overcome in order to make history. A story of perseverance, friendship and the power of the human spirit.We discussed a wide range of themes including a sense of challenge, strength of spirit, the education of travel, emotional intelligence, and much, much more.This is an inspiring interview, we hope you enjoy.Check out Natalia's website here.Follow Reading the Game on InstagramFollow Reading the Game on SubstackFollow Reading the Game on TwitterFollow Reading the Game on LinkedIn

  • Trailer | Natalia Cohen (Rower & Motivational Speaker)

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    In this episode, we spoke to Natalia Cohen.Her endeavours were the subject of a documentary called Losing Sight of Shore, an extraordinary journey of four brave women known as the Coxless Crew that set out to row the Pacific Ocean from America to Australia unsupported. As they row over 8,000 miles during their nine months at sea, they face extreme mental and physical challenges they must overcome in order to make history. A story of perseverance, friendship and the power of the human spirit.We discussed a wide range of themes including a sense of challenge, strength of spirit, the education of travel, emotional intelligence, and much, much more.This is an inspiring interview, we hope you enjoy.Check out Natalia's website here.Follow Reading the Game on InstagramFollow Reading the Game on SubstackFollow Reading the Game on TwitterFollow Reading the Game on LinkedIn

  • 5. Episode 5 | Corie Mapp (Para-athlete)

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    In this episode, we spoke to Corie Mapp. In 2010, he was driving his armoured vehicle on combat operations in Afghanistan when it ran over an IED. The explosion that followed caused him massive injuries. But this was not the end of his active life but rather the beginning. Four years later he became a Bobsleigh world champion.He is the author of Black Ice, the memoir of a soldier, double amputee and world champion and we discussed a wide range of topics including self-belief, never giving up, fatherhood, and much, much more.This is an emotional interview, we hope you enjoy.Follow Reading the Game on InstagramFollow Reading the Game on SubstackFollow Reading the Game on TwitterFollow Reading the Game on LinkedIn

  • Trailer | Corie Mapp (Para-athlete)

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    In this episode, we spoke to Corie Mapp. In 2010, he was driving his armoured vehicle on combat operations in Afghanistan when it ran over an IED. The explosion that followed caused him massive injuries. But this was not the end of his active life but rather the beginning. Four years later he became a Bobsleigh world champion.He is the author of Black Ice, the memoir of a soldier, double amputee and world champion and we discussed a wide range of topics including self-belief, never giving up, fatherhood, and much, much more.This is an emotional interview, we hope you enjoy.

  • 4. Episode 4 | Jenny Tough (Solo Endurance Athlete)

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    In this episode, we spoke to Jenny Tough. Jenny is an adventure traveller originally from Canada. She enjoys writing about her solo mountain expeditions and tales of world travel as a solo female. When she's not exploring the mountains of the world, she lives in Scotland, and occasionally wherever she parks her adventure van.She is the author of Solo: What running across mountains taught me about life, and Tough Women: Adventure Stories: Stories of Grit, Courage and Determination.We discussed a wide range of themes including having a tough mental mindset, how she trains for endurance, managing isolation, maintaining safety and much, much more.This is an inspiring interview, we hope you enjoy.Follow Reading the Game on InstagramFollow Reading the Game on SubstackFollow Reading the Game on TwitterFollow Reading the Game on LinkedIn