Unconventional Voices of Track & Field
Olympians Jade Johnson and Anson Henry discuss an array of hot topics from the world of Track & Field and beyond. Jade represented Great Britain in the Long Jump while Anson competed for Canada in the 100m and the 4x100m relay. Having competed in two Olympic Games each as well as a combined 5 World Championships, they have A LOT of Track & Field experience. Not to mention having won medals at the Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games, and the European Championships. The couple is extremely passionate and opinionated, and have decided to put their many discussions, heated debates and stories about the sport and its many colourful characters into this unconventional Track & Field podcast. Get involved in the conversation. Send your comments, opinions and future show ideas that you would like discussed @VoicesofTnF on Twitter. Music: Clockwork Riddim - Usain Bolt
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 15 - Outdoors FINALLY!
The 2023 OUTDOOR SEASON HAS ARRIVED!!What do we have to do to get some match-ups happening around here?Do we want to see big stats in Track & Field, or a good show?Will the young Jaydon Hibbert eventually break the Triple Ju...
Episode 14 - World Championships 2022 Preview
With the 2022 World Championships coming off of the Olympics last year, the fans are back in the stadium, and we're anticipating battles in plenty of events, and we preview the events to look out for.Jade and Anson as usual give their o...
Episode 13 - Who's Gonna Be The Sprint Queen?
Coming off of a season where we didn't get to see the Clash of the Titans in the 100m at The Olympics due to Sha'Carri Richarson's drug suspension, we now prepare for another chance at seeing Sha'Carri Richardson, vs. Jamaican powerhouses Elain...
Episode 12 - If You Got it - Flaunt it
With the sport of Track & Field having the most attractive athletes in all of sport - why isn't it more a part of the marketing?Here Jade breaks down how the value in this aspect of the sport isn't being capitalized on, and highligh...
Episode 11 - The Return of Christian Coleman
The defending 100m World Champion Christian Coleman made his return to the Track in a 60m dash at the Millrose Games after his suspension for a whereabouts violation.He won in a sloppy, yet fast 6.49s.The questions arise - ...
Episode 10 - PART 2 - Pre-Season Look Back at 2021 - PART 2
In Part 2, Jade and Anson round out their season with a BANG!As the new Track & Field season is upon us, and athletes are back in fall training, they revisit some of the major themes that made the latter part of the 2021 Track &...
Episode 9 - PART 1 - Off-Season Look Back at 2021
2021 was a pivotal season for Track & Field.From NFL wide receiver DK Metcalf lining up in a pro race, to the Sha'Carri Richardson rollercoaster, to long-standing world records being smashed or threatened, to shoes that are seemingl...
Episode 8 - From Tokyo to Eugene - Post Olympics Pre Classic
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games have recently concluded, and after all of the speculation of whether an Olympic Games could or should be held during a pandemic. We give our "hot take" on many of the performances, and news that got t...
Episode 7 - THE "OLYMPICS" and the Pandemic
The Games of the XXXII Olympiad, otherwise known as Tokyo 2020, was originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, but the event was postponed in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.With the Olympics final...
Episode 6 - The Craziest Week in Track & Field History
In arguably the craziest week in in Track & Field history, Jade and Anson unpack all the top stories, astonishing results, the highs, and the lows of a week (or three) filled with drama, and fueled by emotion. One of the most t...
Episode 5 - "Burrito, Please"... - "Nandrolone with that?"
In Episode 5, Jade and Anson give their take on one of the hottest topics in the world of Track & Field, and Sport as a whole - DRUGS.In light of the recent revelations that American record holder in the 1500m and 5000m, Shelby Houl...
Episode 4 - Young... And in the Spot Light
In this weeks episode Jade and Anson discuss the immense pressures that phenomenal young athletes face being in the spot light. As the NCAA Championships get under way, there is an excellent crop of young athletes competing who might also...
Episode 3 - Are You Not Entertained? Uh... NO.
Track and Field hasn't evolved much for quite some time. While there is a great product for fans to watch, the production and marketing of events outside of the Olympics or World Championships don't quite match. Making it difficult ...
Episode 2.5 - ...And The Survey Says??
Following up on Episode 2, where we discussed the IOC ban on all protests - specifically Black Lives Matter. The IOC chose to uphold Rule 50 due to a survey conducted on 3500 athletes, where "70%" were in favour of the ban.In this...
Episode 2 - IOC BAN BLM
In the wake of George Floyd's murder, protests and raised awareness surrounding the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement erupted. Sports organizations worldwide took note and showed solidarity by allowing athletes to peacefully protest witho...
Episode 1.5 - Ok, you might be fast. BUT... You still came last
The highly anticipated NFL speed vs Track speed showdown finally happened as Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf lined up with some professional sprinters at the USATF Golden Games at Mt. San Antonio College.In this BONUS episode they ...
Episode 1 - STOP it! You're not fast(er) - The Myth of the 40 Yard Dash
NFL football player DK Metcalf announced to the sports world that he would be jumping into a 100m competition with some world class sprinters at the USATF Golden Games in Walnut, California on May 9th. Jade and Anson give their ta...
