Under The Sportlight

About Under The Sportlight

Under the Sportlight is an interview podcast that goes beyond highlights and headlines to reveal the real stories behind today’s athletes. Hosted by Phil A., each episode features thoughtful, candid conversations with pros from around the world exploring their journeys, challenges, defining moments, and the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level. From career highs and setbacks to identity, purpose, and life beyond the game, Under the Sportlight brings listeners closer to the human side of sport.

Publisher

Under The Sportlight

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jan 2026

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   UTS #40 - Callum Ilott, Pro Racing Driver

   In this episode, Callum shares his journey from karting to Formula One, his experiences racing in endurance events, and the challenges of navigating a professional motorsport career across different countries and categories.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   UTS #39 - Taylor Mckeown, Australian Olympic Medalist

   In this episode, Olympic swimmer Taylor Mckeown shares her journey from competitive swimming to freediving and marine conservation, highlighting the lessons learned from elite sports and her passion for the ocean.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   UTS #38 - Kelsey Mitchell, Canadian Olympic Champion, Track Cyclist & Bobsledder

   Kelsey Mitchell shares her unconventional journey from team sports to Olympic gold in Track Cycling, highlighting the importance of hard work, adaptability, and embracing new challenges. This episode explores her transition across sports, mental resilience, and her inspiring pursuit of excellence in both summer and winter Olympics.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

69 ratings

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