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  • S1E1 - Andros Townsend discusses grief and his struggles with addiction
    2021/06/03

    You never know what is going on in someone's life #UnderTheSurface. Our Podcast series with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) aims to drive conversations and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Listen to hosts, 'Smithy' (Sky Sports) and co-host ex-player Marvin Sordell speak to guests from the world of sport, as they open up about the battles they have kept #UnderTheSurface.

    Under the Surface, features Andros Townsend for episode one as he talks about his struggles with gambling and bereavement.

    To watch along: https://www.originalpenguin.co.uk/pages/calm-underthesurface

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    52 分
  • S1E2 - Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere opens up about his own mental health battles. The highs and lows of football, along with the mental challenges of finding a new club
    2021/09/22

    You never know what is going on in someone's life #UnderTheSurface. Our Podcast series with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) aims to drive conversations and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Listen to hosts, 'Smithy' (Sky Sports) and co-host ex-player Marvin Sordell speak to guests from the world of sport, as they open up about the battles they have kept #UnderTheSurface.

    For episode two Jack Wilshere opens up about his own mental health battles. The highs and lows of football, along with the mental challenges of finding a new club.

    To watch along: https://www.originalpenguin.co.uk/pages/calm-underthesurface

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    46 分
  • S1E3 - Manchester United legend Andrew Cole discusses how illness led him to suicidal thoughts
    2021/12/09

    You never know what is going on in someone's life #UnderTheSurface. Our Podcast series with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) aims to drive conversations and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Listen to hosts, 'Smithy' (Sky Sports) and co-host ex-player Marvin Sordell speak to guests from the world of sport, as they open up about the battles they have kept #UnderTheSurface.

    For episode three Andy Cole opens up about his own mental health battles. The highs and lows of football, along with the mental challenges following his transplant.

    To watch along: https://www.originalpenguin.co.uk/pages/calm-underthesurface

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    58 分
  • S2E1 - Jonathan Woodgate - former Real Madrid, Leeds, Newcastle and Spurs defender discusses his injury troubles at Madrid and how online trolls affected his confidence following his Middlesbrough sacking
    2022/06/08

    You never know what is going on in someone's life #UnderTheSurface. Back for Series 2, the podcast with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) aims to drive conversations and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Listen to hosts, 'Smithy' (Sky Sports) and co-host, ex-player Marvin Sordell speak to guests from the world of sport, as they open up about the battles they have kept #UnderTheSurface.

    Episode One of the new series features Jonathan Woodgate. The ex-Real Madrid, Leeds, Spurs and Newcastle player discusses his career setbacks and how he moved on from those low points. Covering everything from his injury troubles at Madrid, to his dismissal from Middlesbrough and how online trolls affected his confidence.

    To watch along: https://www.originalpenguin.co.uk/pages/calm-underthesurface

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    1 時間 2 分
  • S2E2 - James Haskell - Grand Slam-winning rugby star, turned DJ, discusses self-doubt and how he's worked hard to overcome criticism
    2022/08/09

    Former England rugby international, James Haskell is the second guest for this new series of the Under the Surface podcast – and our first non-football guest. The podcast with Original Penguin and CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) brings people together from the world of sport and entertainment - uncovering their untold stories, driving conversations, and challenging the stigma surrounding mental health. James joined hosts Smithy (Sky Sports) and ex-footballer Marvin Sordell for an in-depth and passionate discussion around positive mindset and mental health.

    The Grand Slam-winning rugby star, turned DJ, discusses in-depth, his mental preparation for games from a young age, and how visualization, amongst other pre-game rituals helped him conquer earlier England setbacks in his junior career. Also, referencing his positive use of a psychologist from a young age. James goes on to discuss self-doubt and how he's worked hard to overcome criticism. Alongside the importance of action and looking after your mental health as part of any wellness routine.

    To watch along: https://www.originalpenguin.co.uk/pages/calm-underthesurface

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    1 時間 15 分
  • S2E3 - Michail Antonio - West Ham's all-time Premier League leading goalscorer discusses his mental health struggles while playing and his own battles with depression
    2022/11/13

    We all have our own story to tell and you never know what is going on in someone's life #UnderTheSurface.

    West Ham United's Michail Antonio is the latest guest on the Under the Surface podcast, hosted by Original Penguin and suicide prevention charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). The podcast brings people together from the world of sport and entertainment—uncovering their untold stories and challenging the stigma surrounding mental health.

    Michail joined hosts Smithy (Sky Sports) and ex-footballer Marvin Sordell to share his story on rejection, resilience and the impact high-level football has had on his own mental health.

    West Ham's all-time Premier League leading scorer discussed how difficulties during the start of his Premier League career led him to depression and he strongly considered walking away from the game. He goes on to discuss social media triggers and bouncing back from last season's semi-final disappointment.

    To watch along: https://www.originalpenguin.co.uk/pages/calm-underthesurface



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    46 分
  • S3E1 - Comedian Romesh Ranganathan opens up about his own personal struggles with depression and grief
    2023/03/27

    Comedian, Actor and TV Host Romesh Ranganathan is the first guest for the new season, produced by Original Penguin and Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

    Romesh joined hosts Smithy (Sky Sports) and Marvin Sordell, a fellow CALM ambassador and former footballer, to discuss his own personal struggles with depression and grief.

    The BAFTA-winning performer spoke about how his upbringing and a series of setbacks led him to experience depression and suicidal thoughts during his late teens and early twenties. He went on to discuss how he has since found help through talking and therapy, which has helped him manage those reoccurring thoughts.

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    1 時間 8 分
  • S3E2 - Former professional footballer turned TV star Ashley Cain, discusses his daughter's passing, along with his daily struggle with grief and loss.
    2023/04/26

    In this latest episode of Under The Surface, we talk to former professional footballer turned TV star Ashley Cain, who bravely opens up on how he's dealing with the tragic loss of his 8-month-old daughter Azaylia, to cancer two years ago.

    In this powerful new episode of the third series, hosts Smithy and Marvin Sordell talk to Ashley about Azaylia's diagnosis, her care, the support from his social community and her tragic passing. Along with coping mechanisms for his daily struggle with grief and loss.

    The Under The Surface podcast brings together people from the world of sport and entertainment to discuss mental health. The latest series launched with BAFTA-winning comedian Romesh Ranganathan who discussed his own struggles with depression and grief.



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    1 時間 9 分