The Game Changers Podcast
In this award-winning podcast Sue Anstiss talks to trailblazers in women sport. These are the individuals who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls everywhere.
Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode explores key issues for equality in sport and beyond.
We’re incredibly grateful to Sport England who support The Game Changers through a National Lottery award.
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Rose Reilly: How a Scottish footballer won the World Cup with Italy
One of Scotland’s greatest ever footballers. Eight league titles, World Player of the Year award, four golden boots, a professional career in France and Italy a World Cup medal.
Ebru Koksal: Finding the confidence to be an authentic female leader
Former CEO at Galatasaray, the first woman to be elected to the Executive Board of the European Club Association and the first, and only, female General Secretary of the Turkish Football Federation. Ebru is now Chair of Women in Football.
Stacey Copeland: How boxing challenges society’s view of femininity
Former England football career turned professional boxer. European silver medallist and three-time national champion and the first British woman to win the Commonwealth title.
Moya Dodd: Bringing diversity of thought & gender reform to FIFA
One of the most influential women in global sport. Moya served on the board of Football Federation Australia and Asian football's governing body, before she became one of the first women to join the FIFA Council.
Steph Houghton: Lessons learnt as a captain of club & country
Captain of the Lionesses and Man City with over 100 appearances for England. Steph led Man City to two Women's FA Cups, three Continental Cup successes and the FA Women's Super League title, as well as landing the PFA’s Merit Award in 2019.
The Game Changers Series Four
Welcome to series four of The Game Changers.
This series is supported by Barclays and will focus on fearless women in football.
Hope Powell: On not letting your past define your future
Former England Women’s Football manager and the first woman to be awarded a UEFA Pro License. The second woman to be inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of the legendary Lily Parr.
Casey Stoney: On embracing mistakes & the desire to keep learning
Manager at Man United Women, Casey was capped over 100 times for England and captained the Lionesses and Team GB during the London 2012 Olympics.
Kelly Simmons: On what sponsors are looking for in women’s sport
Director of the Women’s Professional Game at the FA, Kelly leads the transformation of professional women’s football in England.
Maggie Murphy: On the ethical funding of women’s sport
General Manager of Lewes FC Women, having previously worked at Amnesty International, Transparency International and Sport Integrity Global Alliance. Maggie is also a Director of Equal Playing Field, a charity dedicated to advancing women’s equality in sport.
Jo Tongue: Dealing with sexism in sports media
Football Agent, Director of Women in Football and a campaigner for equality in sport and the media. Former editor of 606, BBC 5Live’s flagship football phone in show and now CEO of Tongue Tied Management.
Sue Campbell: On the power of football to inspire girls
Director of Women’s Football at The FA and regarded by many as one of the most respected women in sport.
Former CEO at the National Coaching Foundation and The Youth Sport Trust and Chair of UK Sport from 2003 and 2013.
Jacqui Oatley: Changing career to follow your passion
The first female commentator on Match of the Day, Jacqui presented the BBC’s flagship sports news show Sportsweek, hosted Euros and World Cups for BBC and ITV and now hosts football and darts for ITV and the Sunday Supplement for Sky.
Kelly Smith: Why talking openly about mental health is so important
Widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever female players, Kelly Smith MBE is England women’s record goal scorer and four-time Women’s Premier League winner with Arsenal Women.
The Game Changers Series Three
Welcome to series three of The Game Changers.
This series is supported by Barclays and will focus on fearless women in football.
Eni Aluko: The power of using your platform to speak your truth
Professional footballer, media personality, lawyer, philanthropist and now best selling author, Eni’s high profile racism case against the FA led to critical reforms within the sport.
Lauren Steadman: How para athletes change society's perceptions
Paratriathlon World Champion and Paralympic Silver medallist, Lauren also enthralled us all as a semi-finalist on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing
Liz Nicholl: On netball’s Olympic ambition
Former UK Sport CEO, and regarded as “the most powerful woman” in British sport for years, Liz is now President of the International Netball Federation.
Karen Findlay: What it takes to be an elite rugby coach
Former Scottish Rugby Captain who now coaches Harlequins’ Women, Karen is also a Chief Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police.
Clare Balding: On using your profile for social change
Legendary broadcaster and best-selling author Clare presents major sports events including the Olympics, Paralympics, Wimbledon and The Boat Races.
The Game Changers was shortlisted for the ‘Best Podcast’ SJA Sports Journalism Awards 2023.
The Game Changers received a Bronze Award in the ‘Best Sports Podcast’ category of the 2020 British Podcast Awards.