The Rainbow Blades Podcast
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -A podcast by Rainbow Blades, Sheffield United's Official LGBTQ+ & Allies Fan Group.
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Episodes
United Legends
March 31, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBAnna is joined by Sam Badger, daughter of Blades legend Len Badger, and John Garrett, who's worked at the club for nearly three decades. Loads of stories, some ridiculous, and lots of laughs in this penultimate episode of the Rainbow Blades podcast. Support the show
S2E5: The Bladettes | Wendy & Sarah
February 19, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBAnna is joined by long-time Blades fans Wendy and Sarah to talk all things United. From collapsing campbeds and broken down cars to Wembley heartbreak, get set for a trip down memory lane, and a few laughs along the way. Support the show
S2E4: Amy Hood | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at SUFC
January 13, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this mini-episode, Anna is joined by the club's EDI Manager, Amy Hood, to find out more about what the club is doing to promote equality, diversity and inclusion at Bramall Lane and beyond. Support the show
Anwar Uddin | The Rainbow Laces One
October 28, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis month’s guest is someone who was instrumental in supporting our founder, James, to set up Rainbow Blades. Anwar Uddin MBE is an ex pro footballer and now heads up Fans for Diversity - a campaign run by the Football Supporters’ Association & Kick It Out. Anwar chats to Anna about Rainbow Laces, the world cup in Qatar, the importance of allyship, trans inclusion and current/ex pros coming out. Support the show
Rainbow BladesPod ft. Tufty Club
September 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWhich current Blades player would you like to take for a drink? Anna is joined by Blades podcasting royalty - Ben and Andrew (aka Roy/Panchero) from Blades pod (amongst other things!) and David aka Deadbat of Tufty Club as they answer this conundrum and more all important questions. In this bumper episode, they talk all things united including the women's game, the world cup in Qatar and the importance of allyship. A quickfire round proves challenging, and they come up with three ultimate 5...
The Bladeswomen
September 02, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBAnna chats to Rainbow Blades ambassador and SUFC Women defender, Ellie Wilson, and her teammate and goalkeeper, Nina Wilson. They talk all things women's euros, the Blades, LGBTQ+ allyship, and inclusion in football. As is almost becoming tradition on the Rainbow Blades Podcast, someone *nearly* cries. Listen to hear their Ultimate Lionesses 5-a-side teams and who they think will finish higher this season out of SUFC men and women. This episode was recorded before the Bladeswomen kicked off...
S2E0: Season Preview
August 19, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBAnna is joined by Rainbow Blades Founder & Chair, James, for a mini season preview. They discuss a fantastic summer for women's football, what Rainbow Blades has been up to since they last spoke, and what's coming up this season! Support the show
Episode 8: Anna | Series Finale
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBFor the final episode of Series 1 of Rainbow Blades: Stories, Anna becomes the guest as James returns to be host and ask Anna the almost impossible questions she's been posing each month. Support the show
Episode 7: Callum + Sam
April 03, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 14.1 MBListen to Episode 7 of Rainbow Blades: Stories to hear host Anna chat to members Callum and Sam. We were gobsmacked that Callum had never heard of rush keeper... have you?! Support the show
Episode 6: Katey + Michelle | #HerGameToo
March 08, 2022 22:00 - 34 minutes - 22.1 MBWe've already had Women's Football Weekend and International Women's Day this month, and to celebrate we're releasing episode number 6 which features two wonderful women (who also happen to be Rainbow Blades). Anna chats to Michelle and Katey about their stories, with conversation ranging from Gaelic football to naming your dog after a player, and everything in between! #HerGameToo Support the show
Episode 5: Luke + Richard | The Ally One
February 01, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 20 MBIn this special allyship episode, Anna chats to members Luke and Richard. We are astounded by Rich's incredible memory, and can't argue with a high quality 5-a-side team from Luke. Wondering what it means to be a #ProudAlly? Give it a listen to find out. Podcast kindly sponsored by ActionCOACH Sheffield. Support the show
Episode 4: Ann Marie + Darren | Across Borders
January 09, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBOur first episode of 2022 sees host Anna chat to members Ann Marie and Darren. From getting sent off in walking football, to vegan oxo cubes (AGAIN) and being the only Welsh person that doesn't like rugby, it's fair to say the conversation was varied... and full of laughs. Promise we talk a bit about the Blades, too! Support the show
Episode 3: Jack + Lewis | Second Half
November 30, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 21.1 MBEpisode 3 of Rainbow Blades: Stories sees host Anna chat to two members, Jack and Lewis. In this second half, hear them share their coming out stories, plus their ultimate 5-a-side teams and a surprising quickfire round! Aside from that, they get distracted by vegan oxo cubes and Jack shows off his chant-singing. Check out episode 2, the first half of Jack + Lewis' stories to hear what got them into united. If nothing else, you're in for a chuckle. Support the show
Episode 2: Jack + Lewis | First Half
November 21, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBEpisode 2 of Rainbow Blades: Stories sees host Anna chat to two members, Jack and Lewis. In this first half, hear them talk about becoming Blades and their favourite SUFC memories. A good chunk of time, quite rightly, focuses on Jags, O'Connell, Warnock and Wilder! Look out for the second half - coming soon - where they'll be faced with a quickfire round, and tell us about about their coming out stories. Podcast sponsored by ActionCOACH Sheffield. Support the show
Episode 1: The Founder One
October 15, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThe first ever episode of Rainbow Blades: Stories. Our inaugural guest couldn't have been anyone other than our Founder & Chair, James Laley. We talk Rainbow Blades, coming out, how James became a Sheffield United fan, and he shares his ultimate SUFC 5-a-side team. Support the show
TRAILER | Rainbow Blades: Stories
September 30, 2021 21:55 - 3 minutes - 2.37 MBThe trailer for our brand new podcast, Rainbow Blades: Stories. Support the show