JudoPod by JudoTV

Step onto the tatami with JudoPod, the official podcast from JudoTV — where Olympic champions, world medallists, and legends of the sport share their stories like never before. Hosted by Robin Willingham and Thea Cowen, each episode delves into the mindset, moments, and memories that define the world’s elite judoka — past and present. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a competitive athlete, or just curious about the discipline behind the throws, JudoPod brings you closer to the heart of judo than ever before.

JudoPod by JudoTV is a sports podcast hosted by JudoPod, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

JudoPod hosts JudoPod by JudoTV, a sports show with 19 episodes published.

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  #18: Tajus Babaicenko: The new kid on the block! 2026 Cadet Euro Champ has his sights on a future Olympic gold, but what's the plan?

  Aug 11, 202651 min

  We hear plenty from senior and even retired athletes of their journeys to becoming star studded judoka, but what does it take for the up and coming generation? Lithuania's rising star, Tajus Babaicenko, gives us an insight in to his heroes, his goals and the strict and hectic schedule that will hopefully help him achieve them. There are still many hurdles to overcome and he seems more than ready to take on the challenge to become the first Olympic Champion of his county in judo.

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  #17: Telma Monteiro: The Journey. The most decorated Portuguese judoka talks life lessons and monumental times at the top.

  Jul 29, 20261h 8m

  It’s all about the journey for Telma Monteiro, one of Portugal's greatest sporting icons and one of the most respected names in international judo. Over an extraordinary career spanning more than two decades, Monteiro became the most decorated judoka in Portuguese history; claiming Olympic bronze in Rio 2016, six European titles, five World Championship medals, and inspired generations through her resilience, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

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  #16: Aleksandar Kukolj: The inaugural European Champion of Serbia has experienced all of the highs and lows an athlete could possibly endure and he talks about it all on JudoPod!

  Jul 22, 20261h 34m

  The first Serbian judoka to claim the coveted European title, Aleksandar Kukolj changed the landscape of Serbian judo. His story goes far beyond a single gold medal however, a journey of relentless discipline, resilience through injury, reinvention across weight categories, competing at the highest level of world judo. World Championship silver medallist, Olympian, Kukolj has also balanced elite sport with education, earning a master's degree while building a legacy that now extends into coaching and developing the next generation of champions.

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  #15: Nemanja Majdov: Serbia's youngest World Champion take us on his journey to the top and the sacrifices that made it possible.

  Jul 2, 202656 min

  Exploring Nemanja’s journey from a young athlete in Serbia to the top of the international rankings, the lessons learned through victory and defeat, and the mental challenges that come with performing under pressure. Nemanja talks training, competition, faith, motivation, and the family who drive him in pursuit of excellence.

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  #14: Shirine Boukli: 'Game Face' to the bubbly social media personality, Boukli can do it all!

  Jun 16, 20261h 14m

  Olympic and World medallist, Shirine Boukli recently entered in to the French hall of fame with five continental championship titles, but what has it cost her? Talking all things judo including competing at home in the Paris Olympics 2024 and looking to become a record holder, we look to see who the exciting social media personality is behind the fighter.

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