Quite A Good Sport From the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish, Quite A Good Sport is a fact-filled journey into the world of sport, for fans and non-fans alike. http://qi.com/sport Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 en https://audioboom.com/i/41878894.jpg Quite A Good Sport http://qi.com/sport false From the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish, Quite A Good Sport is a fact-filled journey into the world of sport, for fans and non-fans alike. Quite A Good Sport elves@qi.com 588253cd-c919-5e1e-aebc-39c440716008 © 2024 Quite Interesting Ltd https://audioboom.com/channels/5135158.rss episodic 8: Paralympics Part 2 https://audioboom.com/posts/8566841 8 Paralympics Part 2 3787 false full James & Anna speak to Paralympians Will Bayley, Charlotte Henshaw and Jody Cundy. They’re then joined by comedian Rosie Jones, who challenges them to a quiz on the Paralympics. 


Thanks to Paralympics GB for their assistance in making this show.
This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin 
Contributions from Will Bayley, Charlotte Henshaw, Jody Cundy and Rosie Jones. 
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell 
And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

This was a QI Ltd Production.

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-09-06:/posts/8566841 Quite A Good Sport Quite A Good Sport 7: Paralympics Part 1 https://audioboom.com/posts/8564748 7 Paralympics Part 1 3628 false full James & Anna speak to Paralympians Erin Kennedy & Benjamin Pritchard; Robyn Love & Laurie Williams; and Becky Redfern & Grace Harvey. They’re then joined by comedian Rosie Jones, who describes her own experience of the Paralympics. 

Thanks to Paralympics GB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin 
Contributions from Erin Kennedy & Benjamin Pritchard as well as Robyn Love & Laurie Williams, Becky Redfern & Grace Harvey, and Rosie Jones.
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell 

And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

This was a QI Ltd Production.

]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 23:01:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-09-02:/posts/8564748 Quite A Good Sport Quite A Good Sport 6: Track and Field https://audioboom.com/posts/8560297 6 Track and Field 3093 false full James & Anna meet former Olympic heptathlete Kelly Sotherton and attempt their own makeshift tetrathlon.

Thanks to Finsbury Park running track and Team GB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin 
Contributions from Kelly Sotherton and Jo Hobson
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell 

And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

This was a QI Ltd Production.

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:01:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-08-23:/posts/8560297 Quite A Good Sport Quite A Good Sport 5: Climbing https://audioboom.com/posts/8556864 5 Climbing 3432 false full James & Anna speak to Team GB sport climber Molly Thompson-Smith, try their hand at bouldering, and race each other to the top of a wall.

Thanks to HarroWall Climbing Centre and Team GB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin 
Contributions from Molly Thompson-Smith, Jonathan Stone and Michelle Martin
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell 

And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

This was a QI Ltd Production.

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:01:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-08-15:/posts/8556864 Quite A Good Sport Quite A Good Sport 4: Archery https://audioboom.com/posts/8553255 4 Archery 3136 false full James and Anna speak to TeamGB archer Tom Hall and archery coach Jamila Bi, before having a shooting competition of their own.

Thanks to Archery Fit, Crescent Archery, Archery GB and Team GB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin 
Contributions from Jamila Bi, Tom Hall and Oliver Yap
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell 

And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

This was a QI Ltd Production. ]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:01:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-08-08:/posts/8553255 Quite A Good Sport Quite A Good Sport 3: Cycling https://audioboom.com/posts/8550754 3 Cycling 3555 false full James and Anna speak to Jane Rumble from UK Anti-Doping and TeamGB cyclist Josie Knight, before competing in their own race around a velodrome. 

Thanks to Herne Hill Velodrome and TeamGB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin 
Contributions from Josie Knight, Jane Rumble and Thea Smith
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Ethan Ruparelia 
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell 

And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

This was a QI Ltd Production. ]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:01:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-08-02:/posts/8550754 Quite A Good Sport Quite A Good Sport 2: Table Tennis https://audioboom.com/posts/8547560 2 Table Tennis 2524 false full James & Anna speak to Liam Pitchford and Nico Caltabiano, and take to the streets to try their hand at table tennis.

And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin 
Contributions from Liam Pitchford and Nico Caltabiano
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell 

This was a QI Ltd Production.

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:01:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-07-26:/posts/8547560 Quite A Good Sport Quite A Good Sport 1: Rowing https://audioboom.com/posts/8544398 1 Rowing 2703 false full James & Anna speak to Team GB’s Imogen Grant (lightweight sculls) and Eve Stewart (coxed eights) about their paths to Paris2024, and then take to the water themselves in a time trial along the Thames. 

Thanks to Fulham Reach Boat Club and TeamGB for their assistance in making this episode.

And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin 
Contributions from Andrew Doughty, Imogen Grant and Eve Stewart
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
Studio editing by James Harkin
Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
Sound engineering by Leying Lee
Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell 

This was a QI Ltd Production.

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:01:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-07-20:/posts/8544398 Quite A Good Sport Quite A Good Sport Trailer https://audioboom.com/posts/8531311 56 false trailer A new series from the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish: James Harkin and Anna Ptaszynski tackle the interesting side of sports. Featuring professional athletes gunning for gold in this year's Olympics, teams working behind the scenes, and more. Coming soon - follow now! And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now. ]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:15:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-06-28:/posts/8531311 Quite A Good Sport Quite A Good Sport