The Martin Johnson one

09/07/23 • 54 min

On the latest All About podcast, Mark Chapman is in discussion with England Rugby Union World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson. They discuss the historic 2003 success, Johnson's managerial inspiration and his World Cup emotions 02:00 Johnson's presence 04:05 Turning professional 11:30 Team success 16:00 The complex nature of rugby 21:00 Union versus League 25:30 Coaching education 30:00 Being the best 34:00 Physicality of the game 43:00 World Cup emotions

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The Michael Johnson one

Sprint legend Michael Johnson joins Katharine Merry and Allison Curbishley on the podcast to discuss his many career highlights that have included winning eight world titles and four Olympic gold medals.

The American chooses as his 'gold medal achievement' his sensational 200m and 400m double at his home Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996.

It wasn't easy to find a 'wooden spoon moment' but Johnson explains that he still holds some regret about losing a race at high school.

03:35 Bronze medal achievement 10:00 His favourite distance to run 13:18 Best achievement by another athlete 16:40 Silver medal achievement 25:38 Wooden spoon moment 27:30 Gold medal achievement

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The Ange Postecoglou one

Gary Lineker speaks to the Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou.

They discuss his upbringing in Greece and how that led to his love of the sport.

Postecoglou also reveals how his early playing days have influenced his coaching philosophy, and talks about his intentions for turning Tottenham into serial trophy winners.

TIMECODES 03:00 His upbringing, his father and how his love of football developed 09:10 Early career, including his time in Amsterdam 13:00 Changing the mindset at Tottenham 14:35 Coping without Harry Kane 20:30 The importance of James Maddison and Son Heung-Min 26:00 His goals and aspirations at Tottenham