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 More Than A Name explores untold, unfiltered sporting stories. Hosted by former England and Premier League defender Luke Young and sports presenter Max Whittle, each episode sits down with athletes, coaches, and public figures to talk about the side of success we rarely see — identity, pressure, mental health, and the moments they felt most lost. It goes beyond career stats and media clichés to dig into the emotional and mental weight of being in the spotlight — revealing the human behind the headlines.



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    • 9: Becky Adlington: Dealing with Miscarriages, Body Image & Becoming an Olympic Champion | EP 9

      9: Becky Adlington: Dealing with Miscarriages, Body Image & Becoming an Olympic Champion | EP 9
      Jan 20 2026

      Becky Adlington is one of Britain’s most successful Olympic swimmers — but this conversation is about the moments away from the podium that shaped her most.
      In this deeply honest episode of More Than A Name, Rebecca opens up about the sacrifices required to chase elite sport from a young age (04:30), her love for swimming as a teenager (9:18), and the family trauma that followed her sister’s life-changing battle with encephalitis (14:50).
      She reflects on arriving at the Beijing 2008 Olympics with little external expectation (22:20), before becoming a double Olympic champion and breaking a 19-year-old world record (28:00). Rebecca also discusses the pressure of building toward London 2012 and the transition away from competitive swimming (34:10).
      Most powerfully, Becky shares her fertility journey in raw and emotional detail (44:40) — including the trauma of multiple miscarriages and the heartbreak of a stillbirth. She speaks about spending precious time with her baby, Harper, after losing her, and how that experience changed her forever. At the time of recording, Becky is eight months pregnant, and she reflects on the fear, hope, and resilience that comes with pregnancy after loss.
      This is a moving conversation about grief, strength, motherhood, and identity — and what it truly means to be more than a name.
      This episode contains discussion around baby loss, stillbirth, miscarriage, fertility struggles, and grief. These topics may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening and feel free to pause or step away if needed. Support is available, and you are not alone.
      If you are affected by any of the issues discussed and are based in the UK, support is available through:
      • SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) – offers support for anyone affected by the death of a baby
      • Tommy’s – provides information and support for pregnancy loss and fertility challenges
      • The Miscarriage Association – offers support and resources for those affected by miscarriage
      You can also contact Petals Charity, who provide free, specialist counselling for all types of loss. You can find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/petalscharity
      Get in touch with the show: morethananamepod@gmail.com
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethananamepod/
      TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethananamepod
      Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@MoreThanANamePodcast
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      1 h et 13 min
    • 8: Greg Rusedski: Wimbledon Pressure, Sacrifice & Life at the Top of Tennis | EP 8

      8: Greg Rusedski: Wimbledon Pressure, Sacrifice & Life at the Top of Tennis | EP 8
      Dec 22 2025
      Former world No. 4 Greg Rusedski joins More Than A Name for an open, honest and wide-ranging conversation about life at the very top of professional tennis.
      Greg talks about how he first discovered tennis, the extraordinary financial sacrifices his father made to give him a chance of making it professionally, and the fine margins that nearly led him to quit the sport early in his career while playing in Israel.
      He opens up about working with a sports psychologist from the age of 11, switching from Canadian to British citizenship, and how it really felt playing in the same era as Tim Henman. He then dives deeper into carrying British expectations and dealing with the unique pressures of Wimbledon.
      We also discuss Greg's run to the US Open Final in 1997, winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year in the same season, the moment he broke the world record for the fastest serve, testing positive for nandrolone and the personal impact of that period, his thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s case, Greg's favourite stories about Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer, and what he is most proud of when he looks back on his career.
      An insightful and human conversation about the fine margins of elite sport and what it really takes to reach — and survive — the top.
      Get in touch with us: morethananamepod@gmail.com
      Follow MTAN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethananamepod/
      Follow MTAN on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethananamepod
      Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@MoreThanANamePodcast
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      1 h et 24 min
    • 7: Shaun Derry: Drinking Culture in Football, Maximising Talent & His IVF Journey | EP 7

      7: Shaun Derry: Drinking Culture in Football, Maximising Talent & His IVF Journey | EP 7
      Dec 16 2025
      Former Premier League and Championship midfielder Shaun Derry joins More Than A Name for a hilarious, honest and emotional conversation about football and life beyond the badge.
      Shaun explains how he made it to the Premier League by maximising his ability, the outrageous initiation culture at Notts County, and the excessive drinking culture that existed within football — and how meeting his future wife helped save his career.
      In a first public discussion, Shaun also opens up about going through IVF with his partner during his time at Leeds United - the same club where he suffered a career-threatening heel injury - and the mental toll that period took. He shares eye-opening stories about what young players used to have to go through to make it, and laugh-out-loud tales from QPR’s Premier League years. He also explains why players nicknamed him “the crab”, and reflects on parenting children now forging their own paths in football.
      We also discuss his coaching journey, including how he felt when Patrick Vieira moved him on at Crystal Palace.
      This is a conversation about resilience, honesty, family, and identity — with plenty of laughs along the way.
      Get in touch with us: morethananamepod@gmail.com
      Follow MTAN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethananamepod/
      Follow MTAN on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethananamepod
      Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@MoreThanANamePodcast
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      1 h et 7 min
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