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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 MB

Anna 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 MB

Anna 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 MB

In 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 MB

This 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 MB

Which 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 MB

Anna 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 MB

Anna 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 MB

For 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 MB

Listen 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 MB

We'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 MB

In 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 MB

Our 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 MB

Episode 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 MB

Episode 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 MB

The 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 MB

The trailer for our brand new podcast, Rainbow Blades: Stories. Support the show