Quite A Good Sport

From the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish, Quite A Good Sport is a fact-filled journey into the world of sport, for fans and non-fans alike.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Quite A Good Sport episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Quite A Good Sport for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Quite A Good Sport episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

6: Track and Field

Quite A Good Sport

08/26/24 • 51 min

James & Anna meet former Olympic heptathlete Kelly Sotherton and attempt their own makeshift tetrathlon.
Thanks to Finsbury Park running track and Team GB for their assistance in making this show.
This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Kelly Sotherton and Jo Hobson
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell
And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.
This was a QI Ltd Production.

5: Climbing

Quite A Good Sport

08/19/24 • 57 min

James & Anna speak to Team GB sport climber Molly Thompson-Smith, try their hand at bouldering, and race each other to the top of a wall.
Thanks to HarroWall Climbing Centre and Team GB for their assistance in making this show.
This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Molly Thompson-Smith, Jonathan Stone and Michelle Martin
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell
And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.
This was a QI Ltd Production.

7: Paralympics Part 1

Quite A Good Sport

09/02/24 • 60 min

James & Anna speak to Paralympians Erin Kennedy & Benjamin Pritchard; Robyn Love & Laurie Williams; and Becky Redfern & Grace Harvey. They’re then joined by comedian Rosie Jones, who describes her own experience of the Paralympics.
Thanks to Paralympics GB for their assistance in making this show.
This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Erin Kennedy & Benjamin Pritchard as well as Robyn Love & Laurie Williams, Becky Redfern & Grace Harvey, and Rosie Jones.
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell
And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.
This was a QI Ltd Production.

2: Table Tennis

Quite A Good Sport

07/29/24 • 42 min

James & Anna speak to Liam Pitchford and Nico Caltabiano, and take to the streets to try their hand at table tennis.
And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.
This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Liam Pitchford and Nico Caltabiano
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell
This was a QI Ltd Production.

1: Rowing

Quite A Good Sport

07/22/24 • 45 min

James & Anna speak to Team GB’s Imogen Grant (lightweight sculls) and Eve Stewart (coxed eights) about their paths to Paris2024, and then take to the water themselves in a time trial along the Thames.
Thanks to Fulham Reach Boat Club and TeamGB for their assistance in making this episode.
And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.
This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Andrew Doughty, Imogen Grant and Eve Stewart
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell
This was a QI Ltd Production.

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Quite A Good Sport

06/28/24 • 0 min

A new series from the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish: James Harkin and Anna Ptaszynski tackle the interesting side of sports. Featuring professional athletes gunning for gold in this year's Olympics, teams working behind the scenes, and more. Coming soon - follow now! And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

4: Archery

Quite A Good Sport

08/12/24 • 52 min

James and Anna speak to TeamGB archer Tom Hall and archery coach Jamila Bi, before having a shooting competition of their own.
Thanks to Archery Fit, Crescent Archery, Archery GB and Team GB for their assistance in making this show.
This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Jamila Bi, Tom Hall and Oliver Yap
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell
And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.
This was a QI Ltd Production.

8: Paralympics Part 2

Quite A Good Sport

09/06/24 • 63 min

James & Anna speak to Paralympians Will Bayley, Charlotte Henshaw and Jody Cundy. They’re then joined by comedian Rosie Jones, who challenges them to a quiz on the Paralympics.
Thanks to Paralympics GB for their assistance in making this show.
This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Will Bayley, Charlotte Henshaw, Jody Cundy and Rosie Jones.
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell
And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.
This was a QI Ltd Production.

3: Cycling

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08/05/24 • 59 min

James and Anna speak to Jane Rumble from UK Anti-Doping and TeamGB cyclist Josie Knight, before competing in their own race around a velodrome.
Thanks to Herne Hill Velodrome and TeamGB for their assistance in making this show.
This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Josie Knight, Jane Rumble and Thea Smith
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Ethan Ruparelia
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell
And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.
This was a QI Ltd Production.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Quite A Good Sport have?

Quite A Good Sport currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Quite A Good Sport cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Quite A Good Sport?

The episode title '1: Rowing' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Quite A Good Sport?

The average episode length on Quite A Good Sport is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of Quite A Good Sport released?

Episodes of Quite A Good Sport are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Quite A Good Sport?

The first episode of Quite A Good Sport was released on Jun 28, 2024.

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