Voted Best Social and Equality Sports Podcast 2021

TWS Sports Podcast

TWS Sports Podcast
Welcome to TWS Sports Podcast. This podcast is hosted by autistic students from a special school in the UK. Each week we interview famous sportsmen and women and chat to them about their career.

We have set this podcast up to promote the amazing things autistic individuals can do and to also teach our students new key skills through podcasting.

We won a global Sports Podcast Award for the 'Best Equality and Social Impact Podcast' at the 2021 Sports Podcast Awards.

We won an award at the 2024 National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) Awards for the best use of technology to support young people with special educational needs.

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May 13, 2025

Charles Dagnall - Chatting Cricket and Commentary (Part 1)

This week on the TWS Sports Podcast we’re talking all things cricket and commentary with the one and only Charles Dagnall! In this episode, the former Leicestershire and Warwickshire bowler takes us through the highs and lows...

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May 6, 2025

Darren Harris - Unblind the Mind

In this inspiring episode of the TWS Sports Podcast, we’re joined by Darren Harris – England’s most capped blind footballer. Darren shares his incredible journey through the world of blind football, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of his sporting career. We also dive into his experiences …

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April 29, 2025

From Discovery to Understanding: Children Talk Autism With Their Mums

In the latest episode of the TWS Sports Podcast , we bring you a truly special and emotional conversation as we welcome two very important guests — Tina and Kirsty, the mums of our incredible hosts, Alyssa and Daniel. Over th...

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April 15, 2025

Inside the Spectrum: Education and Environments for Autistic Children.

In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with two incredible guests who are making a real difference in the world of SEND support. Dr Eve Griffiths, Manager of the Wolverhampton Outreach Service, joined us to share her expertise on autism and education. She spoke passionately …

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April 8, 2025

Nicky Crosby & Temple Grandin - Voices for Autism: From Home Life to Global Advocacy.

The latest episode of the TWS Sports Podcast is a powerful and insightful double interview featuring two incredible guests. First, we speak with Nicky Crosby, a well-known TV Sports Presenter and mum to an autistic child. Nicky opens up about her family's journey with autism, sharing heartfelt stor…

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April 1, 2025

Inside the Force & Raising Kids - Autism from Two Perspectives.

In the first of our Autism special episodes we chat to David and Carrie Grant who are parents to 3 autistic children. We also chat to Sgt John Nelson who is a police officer in London. He is autistic and is the Chair of the N...

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About the Hosts

Adam

Teacher

Alyssa

Podcast host

Jacob

Podcast host

Reviews

Brilliant

"I think this is the best podcast I have ever heard. Brilliant guests and superb hosts. Well done everyone."

EP17372 | May 30, 2021

Great podcast

"Really enjoyed this podcast and what a lovely idea for the pupils too! Looking forward to the next one 😁"

ChloeThacker | May 20, 2021

Great preview.

"Great preview episode, really enjoyed it. I’m really looking forward to listening to the others and seeing what guests there are. A great activity for these pupils to be involved in too. Good luck"

MO-EM-AV | May 15, 2021

Brilliant podcast

"Really enjoyed listening to this podcast. Can’t wait to hear all of the other episodes. Great work lads!!!"

louisep1989 | May 15, 2021

Brilliant

"Fantastic first episode well done everyone! Looking forward to the next one and can’t wait to see what other stars you have on😃"

FayeM💖💙 | May 15, 2021

Fantastic podcast

"Really enjoyed listening to this podcast. Can’t wait to hear more from the series. This podcast is providing all many amazing opportunities and areas for development for the pupils. Keep it up!!!"

footie1927 | Nov. 18, 2021

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