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The Drive Phase
On The Drive Phase, Dalton Myers hosts the best sport-related podcast in the Caribbean. This podcast will definitely give you great insight into sports in the region as well as international issues and trends affecting or contributing to the Caribbean sporting Industry. Several guests including athletes, coaches and sports administrators, as well as business leaders and athlete support personnel, will sit down with us to share their knowledge and experience. We guarantee that each topic and guest will help to give you a better understanding of the various aspects of sports business in the Caribbean.
Episodes
53 episodes
Producer's Corner: The State of Football - Club, Regional and International
In the Play of the Day, Producer, Rosheika Grant returns for The Producer’s Corner to discuss “The State of Football: Club, Regional and International”.Guest: Machel Turner, Sport AdministratorFootball Analy...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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45:10
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Marita Marshall: Covid-19, Physical Therapy and Return to Sport in the Caribbean
In this episode, Physiotherapist and Clinical Director at Physiotherapy & Optimal PerformanceServices (POPS) Marita Marshall, discusses Covid-19- Physical Therapy and Return to Sport in the Caribbean. The Barbadian shares her thoughts...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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43:45
Fedrick Dacres and Traves Smikle
In this episode, Olympic Discus throwers Fedrick Dares and Traves Smikle discuss their career as professional athletes. The Jamaicans share their plans for the 2021 season and how they overcome struggles to be at the top of the event. Tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:34:43
Donald Oliver: The voice of sporting history, creating memories
In the “Play of the Day”, Dalton speaks with Sports Producer and Commentator, Donald Oliver. In this episode, Donald discusses sport journalism and commentary in a changing world. He shares his inspiration for his docu...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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46:43
Shanieka Ricketts: Trust the process - Be patient with yourself
In the “Play of the Day”, Dalton speaks with World Championship and PanAmerican Triple Jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts. In this episode, Shanieka discusses the phases of her career. She explained why she chose to specialise in th...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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34:46
Producer's Corner: Issues and Opportunities for Women in Sport in the Caribbean
In this episode, Rosheika is joined by Jamaican distance flag-bearer Aisha Praught-Leer OLY, Media and Communication Specialist Marsha Boyce, Sports Journalist, Karen Madden and Logistics Manager, Dr Carol Long to discuss Issues and Opportun...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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56:15
Stephanie-Dale Yee Sing: Choose To Challenge
In our International Women's Day Feature, FIFA Assistant Referee, Stephanie-Dale Yee Sing discusses her journey. She described her experience as an assistant referee at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. She shares how she got st...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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48:39
Rovman Powell: Lessons on a Journey to success
In this episode, Cricket West Indies player and Jamaica Scorpion captain Rovman Powell discusses his recent his cricketing journey including some of his personal highs and lows. He also shares how the pandemic has impacted sports in the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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35:55
Aliann Pompey: Athletes' Rights and Voice in Sport
In the “Play of the Day”, Dalton speaks with president of the PanAm Sports Athlete Commission and Olympian Aliann Pompey.In this episode, Aliann discusses Athletes Rights and Voice in Sports. She explained why she started Aliann ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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50:28
Producer's Corner: The potential impact of the lack of sporting competition in the Caribbean
Producer, Rosheika Grant returns for The Producer’s Corner to discuss “How lack of competition is affecting sport in the Caribbean”.In this episode, Dalton and Rosheika discuss How lack of competition is aff...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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39:23
Ryan O. Brathwaite: Sport for Development in the Caribbean - The Way Forward
In this episode, Regional Development Manager - Caribbean and Americas, Commonwealth Games Federation, Ryan O. Brathwaite discusses Sport for Development in the Caribbean: The Way Forward. He speaks about the benefits of sport in society...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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43:35
The 2020 Sport Year in Review
In this episode, our guest, Sport Commentator, Donald Smith joins host Dalton Myers and producer, Rosheika Grant to discuss “The Year in Review of Sports in 2020”.In this episode, Machel, Dalton and Rosheika discuss their top mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:04:38
Alia Atkinson : "Honest Labour Bears A Lovely Face"
In this episode, Olympian Alia Atkinson discusses her historical journey in swimming. She speaks about her early interest in sport and her decision to focusing on swimming. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on her mentally and her...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:11:24
The Producer's Corner: The state of local and international football
In this episode, the return of the Producer’s Corner sees Host, Dalton Myers and Producer, Rosheika Grant joined by Football Analyst, Machel Turner to discuss The State of Local and International Football . They share their views on the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:01:55
Sasha Sutherland: The Regional Fight Against Doping in Sport
In this episode, Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO), Dr Sasha Sutherland discusses The Fight Against Doping in Sports. She shares her views on the growth of Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organiz...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:08:02
Yohan Blake: Working Hard - Building a Legacy
As we start a new season of The Drive Podcast, we have exciting new segments including “On the Sideline”, “Play of the Day” and “Podcast Pick”. In “On the sideline”, Dalton will be addressing topical issues in the sporting industry. In the “Pla...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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54:45
Creating a Safe Space: Safeguarding our Children in Sports Part 1
Creating a Safe Space: Safeguarding our Children in Sports WebinarIn this episode, The Drive Phase Media’s Webinar under the theme, “Creating a Safe Space: Safeguarding our Children in Sports” is presented. The webinar was designed to di...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:18:00
Commonwealth Games Federation: Leadership, Culture and Sport - Changing the Game
In this episode, Commonwealth Games Federation CEO, David Grevemberg discusses Leadership, Culture and Sport - Changing the Game. He shares his view on the need for diversity/inclusion given the geographical and historical structure of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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42:45
Elaine Thompson Herah: "I really want to retain my double Olympic medals"
Guest: Elaine Thompson HerahDouble Olympic ChampionIn this episode, Elaine discusses Sprinting Into History. She speaks about her achievement in the 100m and 200m at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio and her m...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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42:14
Warren Weir: Be yourself, even if people don't like you
Guest: Warren WeirOlympic Bronze MedallistIn this episode, Warren discusses Weirz World: Athlete and entrepreneur. He speaks about his bronze medal placement in Jamaica’s historic 1-2-3 sweep in the 2012 Summer ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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47:10
Podcast Olympic Series: Don Anderson- Managing athletes and officials at Olympic Games
Guest: Don AndersonSports Administrator In this episode, Don Anderson discusses the management side of the Olympic Games. He shares his favourite Olympic Games and the type of planning that goes into managing a cou...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:08:37
Podcast Olympic Series: Toni-Ann Williams' historic journey
Guest: Toni-Ann WilliamsOlympian GymnastIn this episode, Toni-Ann discusses her historical journey. The Olympians shares her emotions when she learnt she had qualified to represent Jamaica at the Rio 2016 Summer Games....
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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38:41
Podcast Olympic Series: Makyn Olympic moments
Guest: Ricardo MakynChief Photo Editor at The Jamaica GleanerIn this episode, Ricardo Makyn discusses Olympic moments through his lens. He speaks about how he developed his interest in photography after working a summer job at...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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33:09
Lance Whittaker: Changes in the Caribbean Sport Media Landscape
Guest: Lance WhittakerSports Broadcaster and CommentatorIn this episode, Lance discusses his decades of experience in sports broadcasting. He speaks about landing his dream job as a sports journalist and the various changes i...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:09:39
