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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 Dermot Reeve
    Jul 4 2025

    Former England and Warwickshire cricketer Dermot Reeve reveals to Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie how a destructive cocaine addiction resulted in the loss of his media career, the breakdown of three marriages and living life today in supported housing on £6 a day.


    He also discusses how a strong spirituality has helped him find an inner peace, meeting the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and his future wish to move to New Zealand or Australia.


    Warning: This episode contains some strong language and adult themes.


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    57 mins
  • 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

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