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Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast

Contender Ready: An Unofficial Gladiators Podcast

By: Plosive
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Comedian Jessica Fostekew and Olympic weightlifter Emily Campbell bring you the funniest, cleverest and most reverent TV-show side-podcast you’ve ever heard or seen. Each week they’ll look at the latest episode of Gladiators with a joyful but also analytical eye. Picking out their most awesome and dramatic moments of both comedy, competition and athleticism.

They will also be joined by one of their many superstar friends from the world of comedy and sport to get their insight on the show, and listen to all their Gladiator stories and feelings from childhood through to today!


Hosted by Jessica Fostekew (QI, Live at the Apollo, Travel Man, The Guilty Feminist, Radio 4) and Emily Campbell (Olympic Silver Medallist, GB Weightlifter).


Produced by Plosive.

Design by Welcome Studio.

Music by Huge Davies.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes
  • Bonus Interview with Gladiators WINNER Amanda Wah

    Bonus Interview with Gladiators WINNER Amanda Wah
    Apr 17 2025

    After an incredible final, Emily and Jessica were lucky enough to chat to Gladiators winner, Contender Amanda Wah!


    Amanda shares the low down on her experience competing in The Toughest Game Show on Earth.


    Find Amanda at her Warrington gym www.momentumcollective.co.uk, and follow her on socials @amandawahfitness.


    We want to hear from you! What would YOUR Gladiator name be, and why? Send us a voice note or video to contenderreadypodcast@gmail.com.


    Follow Contender Ready on Instagram @contenderreadypodcast


    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

    Design by Welcome Studio.

    Music by Huge Davies.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    25 mins
  • Gladiators Grand Final with Lucy Porter

    Gladiators Grand Final with Lucy Porter
    Apr 16 2025

    It’s the GRAND FINAL of Gladiators series two, and the series finale of the Contender Ready podcast! Emily and Jessica celebrate the win of our two new Gladiators champs.


    They’re joined by a comedian and fellow Gladiators obsessive, Lucy Porter aka MAMMOTH.


    To keep up with Lucy's next live stand-up dates head to www.lucyporter.co.uk, and follow Lucy on Instagram @lucyportercomic.


    We want to hear from you! What would YOUR Gladiator name be, and why? Send us a voice note or video to contenderreadypodcast@gmail.com.


    Follow Contender Ready on Instagram @contenderreadypodcast


    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

    Design by Welcome Studio.

    Music by Huge Davies.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Gladiators Second Semi-Final with Nabil Abdulrashid (and Contender Amanda!)

    Gladiators Second Semi-Final with Nabil Abdulrashid (and Contender Amanda!)
    Apr 9 2025

    After a long wait, it's the second semi-final! We see injuries, victories and what Jessica likes to call "The Battle of the Kind Kings".


    They’re joined by comedian and MMA enthusiast Nabil Abdulrashid, aka SMILE.


    Ahead of the grand final, we also have a very special chat with FINALIST Contender Amanda Wah, and Contender Zavia Hill gives us the low down on her injury - here's her video explaining what happened.


    Nabil is on tour with his brand new stand-up show Urban Battuta. For tickets and information head to https://www.nabilabdulrashid.com.


    We want to hear from you! What would YOUR Gladiator name be, and why? Send us a voice note or video to contenderreadypodcast@gmail.com.


    Follow Contender Ready on Instagram @contenderreadypodcast


    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

    Design by Welcome Studio.

    Music by Huge Davies.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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