From Commonwealth games, Olympics, three Rugby World Cups and countless netball seasons, Nigel Yalden has been the voice of Radio Sport in New Zealand. As a first overseas guest on the pod, he talks to Nick about how he found his way into radio, the pressure of commentating on the All Blacks to an All Blacks nation and why he'll always have a nip of brandy on standby. There's also a discussion on unconscious bias and the culture of commentating in different parts of the world.Follow Nigel on Twitter on https://twitter.com/NigelYaldenFollow Cue Commentator on https://twitter.com/CueCommentatorFollow Nick Heath on https://twitter.com/nickheathsportIf you would like to make a contribution as a thank you for enjoying this episode or the series, your generosity would be much appreciated - https://paypal.me/rugbymediaThanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Nigel Yalden

From boxing and athletics to football, Ian Darke is another iconic voice of sport across the generations. From bringing us classic boxing bouts on radio and TV to straddling the pond and covering football in both the UK and America, Ian soared to the top as a commentator and has remained there. Enjoy this entertaining listen as he tells Nick Heath about how he started out, how he continues to learn and what advice he would give to those wishing to follow his path - with plenty of laughs along the way.Follow Ian Darke on Twitter - https://twitter.com/IanDarkeFollow Nick Heath - https://twitter.com/nickheathsportFollow Cue Commentator - https://twitter.com/cuecommentatorPlease leave us a review on iTunes. We'll be your best friend.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ian Darke

A decorated athlete turned adept, if not accomplished commentator, Steve Cram joins Nick Heath to talk about how he traded his running shoes for a commentator's mic. From learning from David Coleman after the deepest of deep-end starts to the assumption that as a track and field athlete, he should have known about every event, this is a fascinating chat. Steve has become a voice so synonymous with British sporting triumph in the athletics stadium, not to mention the feats of international athletes too. In an extended chat, we hear all about how he does what he does.Steve is not on social media.Nick can be reached on https://twitter.com/nickheathsportFollow Cue Commentator on https://twitter.com/cuecommentator  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Cram

Known predominantly for his work as the BBC's tennis correspondent and commentator, Russell Fuller sits with Nick Heath to discuss what he thinks makes a good commentary. They cover how to cover those rallies for radio, the pressure of working with big-time summarisers and how a hungover wet morning in Exeter could have scuppered Russell's career entirely.Follow Russell on Twitter - https://twitter.com/russellcfullerFollow Cue Commentator - https://twitter.com/cuecommentatorFollow Nick Heath - https://twitter.com/nickheathsport  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Russell Fuller

A trailblazing, hard working commentator, Jacqui Oatley joins Nick Heath to talk about her switch from the office chair to the broadcasting hotseat. Jacqui discusses her experiences as the first female football commentator on British radio and subsequently on Match of the Day. The conversation also includes discussions on imposter syndrome, avoiding clichés, spending too much time on your prep and working with your summariser.Follow Jacqui on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacquiOatleyWatch Jacqui on 90min Football interview - https://youtu.be/6iA2ayNe7M8Follow Cue Commentator - https://twitter.com/CueCommentatorFollow Nick Heath - https://twitter.com/nickheathsportPlease leave a review on iTunes and hit subscribe to get the latest episode in your inbox each week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jacqui Oatley

From the BBC to ITV, Setanta to ESPN, Jon Champion has been one of the leading voices of his generation. Known to most for his commentaries on football, he talks to Nick Heath in this episode about the various 'accidents' that led him to his successful career, he gives some sage advice to new commentators and mentions how some of his audience only know him from his work on the video game Pro Evolution Soccer. A true master of his craft, this is another beautifully warm conversation as Jon talks for over an hour on how and why he does what he does so well.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Champion

Alison Mitchell has established herself as one of the great modern cricket commentators of our time. From tennis to pommel horse, Ali has also covered a number of other sports but it’s cricket that is her mainstay. She’s a previous winner of the Sports Journalists’ Association award for Sports Broadcaster of the Year and has found herself reporting on more poignant and serious events alongside the triumphant sporting ones.In this episode, Ali talks about learning from Ritchie Benaud, becoming the first female commentator on TMS and hoping that the path she has trodden can help others.Follow Ali on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alisonmitchellFollow Cue Commentator: https://twitter.com/cuecommentatorPlease leave a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed it and would like to make a contribution: https://paypal.me/rugbymedia  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alison Mitchell

From whispering at the back of the 18th green to bringing us a World Cup screamer of a goal, John Murray's north-east of England commentating tones are most well-known to BBC radio listeners along with his work on Match of the Day on television. In this episode Nick hears about who John learned from, his role as just the fourth ever football correspondent and those key differences when moving from radio to TV, plus plenty more besides.Follow John on https://twitter.com/bbcjohnmurrayPlease leave a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. Get involved in discussing the podcast via https://twitter.com/cuecommentator or message Nick on https://twitter.com/nickheathsportIf you enjoyed this like you would any paid-for content, feel free to drop a contribution in via https://paypal.me/rugbymedia.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Murray

The multi-sport master, Andrew Cotter is well known by so many as the voice of... so many sports. But far from a master of none, Andrew's seamless ability to pick up the commentary mic for a rugby union test match one minute or an Olympic athletics final the next, with plenty in between, is what has marked him out as one of the very best in the world at what he does. Please leave a review on your chosen podcast platform as it helps others discover the series. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Andrew Cotter

The main man. From athletics to boxing, Mike Costello has grown to become one of radio's most iconic voices of sport today. His style is unique and in this episode, he talks to Nick Heath about how he delivers his commentaries, the vital lessons he's learned and which sporting event he would love a crack at.Please leave this podcast a review to help other listeners discover it. Rugby fan? Make sure to subscribe to The Rugby Report, Nick Heath's new podcast during the Rugby World Cup with Tom May. Available on most major platforms. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Mike Costello

The famous words from his radio commentary on the 2003 Rugby World Cup final belie the breadth of a stunning 47 years of commentating on rugby for the BBC. Recorded at a special live podcast event, Ian Robertson sits with Nick Heath to talk commentating and to spin a few yarns on how he went from picking up the ball to picking up the mic. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ian Robertson

One of Sky Sports' most well known voices, Miles Harrison has covered international and club rugby for over two decades, including six British & Irish Lions tours. In this episode, Miles speaks to Nick Heath with pride about his work in the "purest form of journalism" as a commentator from his early BBC days and we also talk about his enduring on-air relationship with Stuart Barnes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Miles Harrison

Clive Tyldesley, an iconic voice of football with ITV for over 25 years, joins Nick Heath to discuss the art of commentary including maintaining relevance to your audience, the scrutiny of the modern role and a couple of memorable moments. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Clive Tyldesley

One of sport's most familiar voices, Bob Ballard is synonymous with gold medals in aquatic centres as well his coverage of ice hockey, wheelchair tennis and more besides. He joins Nick Heath to talk innuendo, judges' scores and distracting producers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Bob Ballard

Nick Heath sits down with Sara Orchard who describes her accidental journey into broadcasting and commentary on the likes of hockey, tennis and rugby, her memorable refereeing experiences and how the idea of becoming a commentator initially seemed absurd. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sara Orchard

Broadcaster Nick Heath sits down with well known sports commentators to discuss how and why they do what they do, from the big moments to the ones they might like to do again.

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