The Passion Stories Podcast
Episodes
Beyond the board with Katie Ormerod
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Emma is joined by trailblazing British snowboarder Katie Ormerod, fresh off her Olympic commentary debut with TNT Sports. At 15, Katie bec...
How to amplify para sports on the world stage with Dani Aravich
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Dani Aravich, a trailblazing cross-country skier and biathlete representing Team USA.Born missing her left hand and forear...
Ski mountaineering explained with Iain Innes
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ski mountaineering is a test event at this year’s Olympics, but what exactly is skimo, and what does it take to compete at the highest level?In this...
Finding purpose beyond competing with Charlie Guest
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Charlie Guest, a 5x British Slalom Champion, 2x Olympian, and the first British woman to win an Alpine European Cup. Since...
How to qualify for the Olympics in just two years with Matt Smith
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Matt Smith who this year will be at his first Winter Olympics competing in cross-country skiing. Matt is not your typical...
Making ski cross history with Ollie Davies
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by British Ski Cross athlete OllieDavies who is making ski cross history. In 2021, he became the first British skier to reach...
The fight for Olympic Inclusion with Annika Malacinski
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Annika Malacinksi, a rising start in Nordic Combined, a sport which combines ski jumping and cross country skiing. Competi...
From pro skier to presenter with Chemmy Alcott
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of This is Winter Sports, a series supported by Protect Our Winters UK. This week Emma is joined by Chemmy Alcott, the fi...
The power of pilates with James Shaw
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by James Shaw, renowned pilates educator and practitioner. James shares his pilates journey, from starting out thanks to an ...
How to run 42 marathons in one year with Jesseca Furness
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Jesseca Furness, a presenter at the Running Channel who has set herself the challenge of running 42 marathons this year.No...
Redefining running with Zach Friedley
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Zach Friedley, professional trail runner, adaptive athlete, and passionate advocate for inclusion in sport.From the US, Za...
Running, resilience and the rise of women’s sport with Juliette Denny
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by by Juliette Denny, ultra runner and adventurer. Juliette shares her running journey, from growing up as a footballer to ...
Cycling around the world with Duncan Covey
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode Emma is joined by Duncan Covey, who recently returned from cycling around the world. Duncan left London in April 2024, cycli...
How to design your home with Olivia Caplan
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode Emma is joined by Olivia Caplan, interior designer and social media influencer. Olivia shares her journey from chartered sur...
Why we shouldn’t be afraid of sharks with Bertie Gregory
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Bertie Gregory, National Geographic explorer and wildlife filmmaker. Winner of numerous awards, including a BAFTA, EMMY a...
Ultrarunning and sustainability with Damian Hall
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode Emma is joined by Damian Hall, ultrarunner, and co-founder of the Green Runners. A record-breaking runner, Damian is often fo...
Stitching and spontaneity with Harriet Riddell
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is textile performance? Why is a sewing machine so loud? Does technology have a place in art? This week, Emma is joined by Harriet Riddell, a tex...
Mastering the breath with David (Jacko) Jackson
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by breathwork coach, mentor, and former professional rugby player David Jackson, known as Jacko.After a traumatic brain injur...
How to break an outright Guinness World Record with Dr Sarah Ruggins
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Passion Stories podcast, Emma is joined by Dr Sarah Ruggins, who recently smashed the LEJOGLE there and back overall record - cycling...
How to be a pro athlete in two sports with Annabel Fisher
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you be a professional athlete in two different sports? In the latest episode Emma is joined by Annabel Fisher who is both a pro gravel cyclist an...
Animation, emotion and wildlife with Aaron Blaise
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma is joined by legendary animator, director, and filmmaker Aaron Blaise, best known for his work on Disney classics including The ...
Inclusivity and indoor cycling with Melissa Power
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is indoor cycling a cult? Why is spinning so popular but also so divisive? Is there a difference between the two?This week, Emma is joined by Melissa ...
From adventure to impact investing with Mark Beaumont
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Mark Beaumont. Best known for holding the Guinness World record for cycling around the world in under 80 days, Mark has ro...
The healing power of books with Lucy Pearson
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know you can be prescribed a book? Joining me on this week’s episode is Lucy Pearson, a bibliotherapist and journalist known for starting Th...
Protecting the African bush with Callum Perry
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do if a rhino charges you? Joining Emma on this episode is wildlife conservationist and Africa travel specialist Callum Perry. Callum ...
Gravel roads and Grand Designs with Ella Bloor
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Ella Bloor, pro gravel cyclist and architect. From Australia, Ella is passionate about pushing her limits, and last year,...
The power of data with Janelle Chubey
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you addicted to your smart watch? There’s been a massive surge in people wearing smart watches, with Garmin posting record results thanks to it...
Rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean with Zara Lachlan
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could you spend 97 days rowing across the Atlantic alone like this week's guest? In this inspiration-filled episode Emma is joined by Zara Lachlan who...
Running marathons on every continent with Jeff Adams
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Marrakesh, Antarctica, the ancient Mayan city of Palenque in Mexico, to Paris, Boston, London, you name it, you can run a marathon on all seven...
Living adventurously with Alastair Humphreys
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an adventurer? This week Emma is joined by adventurer and author Alastair Humphreys. Known for his epic...
Extreme endurance with Jana Kesenheimer
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off 2025, Emma is joined by ultracycling extraordinaire Jana Kesenheimer who literally eats mountains for breakfast. Having started life as mo...
The truth about tea with Rosh Gammampila
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive special episode, Emma is joined by Rosh Gammampila of the Devagiri Tea Estate. First bought by her grandfather in 1947, Devagiri was s...
Marathons and music with Charles Costa
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by ultra runner and musician Charles Costa. Charles recently ran 90 marathons in 90 days along the Pacific Crest Trail in the...
Gravel racing and Long Covid with Haley Smith
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Canadian gravel and MTB cyclist Haley Smith. Haley talks about finding herself in this year's Unbound bunch finish sprint,...
Fighting food myths with nutritionist Rob Hobson
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode Emma is joined by Rob Hobson, renowned nutritionist and author. Rob shares his journey into nutrition, his top tips for eating he...
Spicy sustainability with Jess Silva
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Jess Silva, presenter, commentator, and co-founder of Carbon Jacked and Second Nature Sisters, and Jess is all about adding som...
Art and activism with Rosa ter Kuile (RTiiiKA)
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Rosa ter Kuile, also known as the artist RTiiiKA. Rosa is an award-winning artist and creative based in bristol and her work sp...
Success and sacrifice with GB rower Ollie Wynne-Griffith
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Olympic silver medallist, Ollie Wynne-Griffith. Rowing for GB, Ollie won silver this summer in the Paris 2024 men’s pair...
Psychiatry and mental health with Dr Nick Prior
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Dr Nick Prior. Nick is an NHS psychiatrist specialising in mental health and also co-founder of Minderful, a mental fitnes...
Riding to the limit with Robin Gemperle
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by ultracyclist, Robin Gemperle. This summer Robin won the Transcontinental Race (TCR), known as the hardest European ultra c...
Mastering Muay Thai with Ellie Harber
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Muay Thai fighter Ellie Harber. At just 18, Ellie already has a lot of success to her name including multiple Muay Thai w...
Designing award-winning sportswear with Claire Goodman
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode Emma is joined by Claire Goodman, founder of petrichor projects. Claire is a seasoned technical product developer with 15 y...
From Death Valley to Denali with Oli France
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by Oli France, adventurer and expedition leader. Oli has just become the first Brit to complete the 3,556-mile journey from ...
Beach volleyball and sustainability with Issa Batrane
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by UK beach volleyball player Issa Batrane. Issa is a beach volleyball star, having started when he was 13 and rising rapidl...
The world of animal welfare with Phoebe Parsons
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the rejuvenated Passion Stories podcast! In this episode, Emma is joined by Phoebe Parsons who is extremely passionate and knowledgea...
The Passion Stories Podcast (Trailer)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Painting and inspiration with Lara Robinson
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is joined by the artist Lara Robinson. Lara is a classically trained contemporary artist who has won a host of awards for her paintings...
Physio and ultra marathon coaching with Sophie Vecchione
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Emma is joined by Sophie Vecchione, physio, ultra marathon coach and avid trail runner. Sophie shares insights into recovering from ru...
Creativity, Connection and Living Digitally
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whitworth shares his journey to find his passion of film and photography in this thoughtful and insightful episode. Nick discusses his inspiratio...
Politics, Education and Democracy
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking and informative episode, A level teacher Ed Sylvester discusses his passion for politics and looks at the issues of the UK p...
Fashion, Size Diversity and Sustainability
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isabelle Gifford shares her valuable insight into the world of fashion magazines, relaying her experiences of working for some of the biggest fashion ...
Demography, Infant Mortality and Feminism
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Historical demographer and PhD student at Cambridge University, Sarah Rafferty takes us through her passion for demography, from discussing infant mor...
Taylor Swift, Bollywood and Overcoming Judgment
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the Passion Stories, hear how paralegal and lover of music and dance Chrissy Moh overcame a fear of judgement about her passio...