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After The Lights Go Out

After The Lights Go Out

By: talkSPORT
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After The Lights Go Out is the award-nominated talkSPORT podcast that digs into what happens to top athletes after the final whistle blows. With Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie, this is life after sport - from the ones who’ve lived it.

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Episodes
  • After The Lights Go Out With Lianne Sanderson
    Jun 27 2025

    Join us as this week we chat to former Arsenal and England women’s striker Lianne Sanderson!


    We hear what it was like being the first openly gay footballer, reflect on the lack of an openly gay player in the Premier League, her work today as a football pundit, receiving vicious abuse on social media and what she perceives as a lack of respect post-retirement from the Football Association.

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    48 mins
  • After The Lights Go Out With James Haskell
    Jun 20 2025

    Leon McKenzie and Steve Harrison are joined by England Rugby Union great James Haskell who discusses living with ADHD, overcoming a lack of self-belief and moving on from his time as a national hero to become a DJ.


    He also reflects on becoming a father and the break-up of his marriage following retirement from professional sport.


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    55 mins
  • After The Lights Go Out With Marcus Stewart
    Jun 13 2025

    Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison are joined by former Premier League footballer Marcus Stewart who offers a positive assessment of living life with Motor Neurone Disease.


    Marcus explains how he was diagnosed with the disease and how it has affected him both physically and mentally. He also discusses his charity work to raise awareness of MND and his hopes for a cure.

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    53 mins
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