The Players

Bex Smith flips the script on women's football, speaking to some of the biggest names in the game. We hear what it’s like being a leader on the pitch, inspiring the next generation and how to overcome injuries.

Recent Episodes
  • Gilly Flaherty and Ria Percival
    May 19, 2021 – 49:53
  • Emma Hayes and Pia Sundhage
    May 12, 2021 – 52:12
  • Marissa Callaghan and Julie Nelson
    May 5, 2021 – 54:05
  • Rachel Yankey and Karen Carney
    Apr 28, 2021 – 53:32
  • Caroline Weir + Lisa Evans
    Apr 20, 2021 – 51:40
  • Ali Riley + Toni Pressley
    Apr 13, 2021 – 50:15
  • Alisha Lehmann + Julia Simic
    Apr 6, 2021 – 50:03
  • Demi Stokes + Lucy Staniforth
    Mar 31, 2021 – 59:47
  • Cedella Marley + Khadija Shaw
    Mar 24, 2021 – 48:01
  • Lucy Bronze + Fara Williams
    Mar 17, 2021 – 58:26
  • Leah Williamson + Jen Beattie
    Jan 27, 2021 – 53:19
  • Carly Telford + Siobhan Chamberlain
    Jan 20, 2021 – 56:47
  • Hope Solo + Carli Lloyd
    Jan 13, 2021 – 53:50
  • Erin Cuthbert + Rachel Corsie
    Jan 6, 2021 – 51:53
  • Magda Eriksson and Pernille Harder
    Dec 16, 2020 – 46:11
  • Vivianne Miedema + Kelly Smith
    Dec 9, 2020 – 47:29
  • Izzy Christiansen + Hayley Raso
    Dec 2, 2020 – 46:14
  • Nadia Nadim + Christiane Endler
    Nov 25, 2020 – 41:24
  • Rose Lavelle + Sam Mewis
    Nov 18, 2020 – 41:10
  • Steph Houghton + Jill Scott
    Nov 11, 2020 – 47:07
  • Coming soon...
    Nov 3, 2020 – 01:03
Recent Reviews
  • Decumaria
    Bex is the best. More please!
    The Players with @BexSmithkiwi never disappoints. Reminiscent of my favourite interviewer Terry Gross the host of the NPR/WHYY Program FRESH AIR, Bex is naturally inquisitive, genuinely interested in her guests, and diligent in her preparation. A committed (retired pro) footballer herself, Bex creates a comfortable camaraderie with her paired guests that invites listeners to get to know a little of the woman, the person, whose performance on the pitch we’ve loved to see. Among my favourite episodes are the Scottish players (I’m a member of the SNP); the coaches; the Scandinavian couple; and the MBE English footballers. I also relished the stark contrast between the episodes featuring retired and current USWNT players. BBC Sounds, please bring back The Players.
  • Sara Obi1
    So Good
    Bex is by far one of my favourite hosts in the soccer pod world and beyond. She steers clear of obvious, over asked questions and really connects with her guests. Love the concept of two friends per pod, as it helps pull the players’ true personalities out.
  • feedbackguest
    Great easy listening banter
    Quickly becoming my favorite WoSo podcast.
  • littlextinaa
    Great insights
    Thoroughly enjoy this pod as an American women's soccer fan. Great interviews with icons of the game. Keep them coming!
  • Ali VVK
    So good!
    Yes! Love this perspective! So cool to have this kind of access to some of the biggest personalities and friendships in the game. Very well done.
  • woso4213
    Excellent
    So refreshing and informative to hear from the women actually playing the game. Definitely worth subscribing and listening if you are a WOSO fan.
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