The Sports Agents
Global
Gabby Logan & Mark Chapman, two of the UK’s top sports broadcasters, host a twice-weekly podcast exploring the biggest stories from the world of sport...
From the Premier League to the Olympics, rugby's future, boxing's identity crisis, the latest Formula 1 soap opera, the NFL and beyond... you name it, The Sports Agents have got it covered - and will bring you behind the scenes at some of the greatest sporting events from around the world too.
Drawing on their wealth of experience and insight, with exclusive interviews and expert analysis, Gabby & Mark tackle the big questions and explain not just what’s happening, but why.
New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
The Sports Agents is a Global Player Original Podcast.
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From the Premier League to the Olympics, rugby's future, boxing's identity crisis, the latest Formula 1 soap opera, the NFL and beyond... you name it, The Sports Agents have got it covered - and will bring you behind the scenes at some of the greatest sporting events from around the world too.
Drawing on their wealth of experience and insight, with exclusive interviews and expert analysis, Gabby & Mark tackle the big questions and explain not just what’s happening, but why.
New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
The Sports Agents is a Global Player Original Podcast.
📩 Got a question? Send it here: https://forms.gle/9SBbW1SYWqXLKnRT7
💭 Tell us your thoughts in our listener survey: https://forms.gle/YMUvajQktqBuimgh6
🖥️ Watch our full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsAgentsPod
📱Follow us on socials:
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesportsagents
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesportsagents/
X - https://x.com/sportsagentspod
📥 Email: thesportsagents@global.com
And we have merch! To get yours, head to: https://store.global.com/collections/the-sports-agents
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
Episodes
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Jul 31, 2025 • 24min
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Tom Brady on Wrexham, Rooney & Birmingham Super Bowl
Our special guest is none other than Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner who rewrote American sports history and recently became a minority owner of Birmingham City FC. How's the rivalry with Wrexham's Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney? What was it like to sack Wayne Rooney? And could he bring the Super Bowl to Birmingham? "Built In Birmingham: Brady & the Blues" launches worldwide on August 1 on Prime VideoWatch our full episodes on YouTube: @sportsagentspodTikTok: @thesportsagentsInstagram: @thesportsagentsX: @sportsagentspodExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!
Jul 28, 2025 • 35min
Lionesses win Euros... again: is this the new normal?
England win back-to-back European Championships - the trophy isn't coming home, it's staying home! So is this the new England way? Winning trophies, dominating penalty shootouts, and never say die? Gabby speaks to ex-England goalkeeper, Karen Bardsley, and The Guardian's Women's Football Reporter, Suzy Wrack. Watch our full episodes on YouTube: @sportsagentspodTikTok: @thesportsagentsInstagram: @thesportsagentsX: @sportsagentspodExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!
Jul 25, 2025 • 27min
Weekend Edition: A letter from the Lionesses to the Prime Minister
England are into the Euros final again! Last time, as soon as they won the Lionesses sent a letter to Downing Street demanding equal access to PE for girls. If they wrote again this time, what should they ask for to make football more inclusive for women? Gabby figures it out with Vice Chair of Kick It Out, Chris Paouros, and author of "Get Your Tits Out For The Lads", Sally Freedman. (06:30)Plus we share our favourite bits from this week's episodes - how will Marcus Rashford fit in at Barcelona? Can we start comparing Scottie Scheffler to Tiger Woods? And will teenage sensation Michelle Agyemang fire the Lionesses to Euros glory? (01:00)Watch our full episodes on YouTube at @sportsagentspodTikTok: @thesportsagentsInstagram: @thesportsagentsX: @sportsagentspodExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!
Jul 24, 2025 • 29min
Can Sarina's super-subs fire Lionesses to Euros glory & Gabby's Isak plea
England’s Lionesses are into the Euros final (again) but can they afford to leave things late (again) against Spain and will Sarina Wiegman's super-subs decide the final? Gabby’s joined by former England defender Anita Asante and Flo Lloyd-Hughes (Counter Pressed podcast) to reflect on Michelle Agyemang’s teenage heroics and how close Chloe Kelly came to giving up the sport altogether. And as news broke that Alexander Isak has asked Newcastle to allow him to ‘explore his options’ and not join his teammates on the club’s pre-season tour, Gabby makes an impassioned plea for Isak to stay on Tyneside. Watch our full episodes on YouTube at @sportsagentspodTikTok: @thesportsagentsInstagram: @thesportsagentsX: @sportsagentspodExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!
Jul 22, 2025 • 34min
How will Rashford fit in at Barca? & Is "boring" Scheffler the new Tiger Woods?
Marcus Rashford is off to Barcelona on a year-long loan, so Gabby gets the inside story with Spanish football journalist, Guillem Balague. After being cast out at Manchester United and England, could this start the road to redemption for one of England’s most promising talents, just in time for the World Cup? (03:15)And after that dominant win at The Open can we start comparing Scottie Scheffler to Tiger Woods? We speak to golfer Andrew "Beef" Johnston and the BBC's Golf Correspondent, Iain Carter. (17:30) Watch our full episodes on YouTube at @sportsagentspodTikTok: @thesportsagentsInstagram: @thesportsagentsX: @sportsagentspodExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!
Jul 18, 2025 • 21min
Weekend Edition: Usyk beats Dubois but where was the hype?
As almost 100,000 fans head to Wembley Stadium to watch Oleksandr Usyk fight Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion, Gabby and Mark are joined by boxing reporter, Steve Bunce, who never fails to make us laugh! (09:00)Plus, Gabby and Mark look back at the best bit from this week's shows! Watch our full episodes on YouTube at @sportsagentspodTikTok: @thesportsagentsInstagram: @thesportsagentsX: @sportsagentspodExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!
Jul 17, 2025 • 34min
How do Man United get rid of the 'bomb squad'?
Manchester United's pre-season games kick off this weekend but the unwanted five - Rashford, Sancho, Garnacho, Antony and Malacia - are in limbo. The club told them not to show up to pre-season but can't sell them. Former Premier League footballer, Nedum Onuoha, who's been in this position before, puts us in the players' shoes. The Athletic's Manchester United Correspondent, Laurie Whitwell, brings us the latest, and Daniel Geey, Partner at Sheridans, explains the legal side. (10:30)Plus, Gabby and Mark react to Scottie Scheffler saying "What is the point?" at The Open, Olivia Smith becoming the first £1m female player and the big squad announcement for the first British & Irish Lions Test. (01:00)Watch our full episodes on YouTube at @sportsagentspodTikTok: @thesportsagentsInstagram: @thesportsagentsX: @sportsagentspodExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!
Jul 14, 2025 • 39min
Trump & Palmer - how did the Club World Cup end like this?
Sam Wallace, Chief Football Writer for The Telegraph, dives into Chelsea's surprising victory at the Club World Cup and discusses Donald Trump's unexpected appearance at the celebrations. He explores the tournament's credibility versus the Champions League's prestige and its economic implications for clubs. Wallace also highlights the upcoming World Cup in the US, emphasizing the evolving football landscape and the significance of performance and fan engagement. The conversation seamlessly blends analysis with entertaining reflections on the world of sports.
Jul 11, 2025 • 21min
Weekend Edition: Lions with James Haskell - Pollock, Farrell's late call-up & almost killing a teammate
More bonus content from our new-look weekend edition! The British & Irish Lions are soon to face Australia in the big three Tests, after wrapping up their warm-up games. So Gabby caught up with former Lions & England flanker, James Haskell to talk about Henry Pollock, where the team need to improve, what it's like to get a late call up like Owen Farrell and almost killing Rory Best on Tour. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault support is available. You can contact The Survivors Trust on 0808 801 0818 or online for confidential help.You can watch our full episodes on YouTube here!Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!
Jul 10, 2025 • 26min
Christian Horner sacked: Why now & what next?
After the bombshell announcement that after 20 years Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull's F1 team principal, Gabby catches up with Drive to Survive's Will Buxton and Jennie Gow. What was the last straw for Horner? Will this stop four-time world champion Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull? And could Horner really move to Ferrari to manage Lewis Hamilton? (04:30)If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault support is available. You can contact The Survivors Trust on 0808 801 0818 or online for confidential help.You can watch our full episodes on YouTube here!Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!
