Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Ep 276: Emily Campbell
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Jan 29, 2025 Emily Campbell, a double Olympic medalist and four-time European weightlifting champion, joins the hosts for a delightful chat. They kick things off discussing Olympic aspirations and the athlete's relationship with food—everything from Weetabix to chicken dishes. The conversation takes a humorous turn with tales of seafood boils and messy eating. Emily shares her weightlifting journey and addresses common misconceptions about the sport, all while bantering about mocktails and cheesecake, making for a light-hearted yet insightful experience.
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Medal Upgrade
- Emily Campbell was upgraded on a flight after the Tokyo Olympics.
- She subtly revealed her Olympic rings tattoo, prompting an upgrade offer.
Eurostar Party
- Emily Campbell describes the rowers and hockey players having a wild party on the Team GB Eurostar back from Paris.
- Meanwhile, Campbell's carriage was quiet, as everyone was exhausted.
Weightlifter Diet
- Emily Campbell discusses the constant need to eat as a weightlifter, highlighting the love-hate relationship with food.
- She describes eating as a chore due to the never-ending need to consume calories.