Stage Door Athletic

Ahead of season two of Smoggie Queens, Rob heads to The Clubhouse with actor Peter McPherson for a funny, honest and surprisingly deep conversation about identity, performance, body image and growing up queer in the North East.From working men’s clubs in Hartlepool to drama school reinvention, self-tapes, soap operas, gym culture and the politics of who gets to tell which stories, this one moves from laugh-out-loud backstage gossip to genuinely thoughtful debate.Peter talks about returning home through Smoggie Queens, learning BSL, navigating the acting industry as a gay performer, and why the things we try hardest to hide are often the things that make us unique. There’s also plenty of chat about Corrie, Hollyoaks, Gregg’s, amateur sports clubs and the strange world of being “shown off” in your parents’ local working men’s club.Warm, sharp, camp and unexpectedly moving — just like the best nights at the clubhouse bar. #StageDoorAthletic #SmoggieQueens #BBCThree #PeterMcPherson #LGBTQStories #QueerTV #BritishComedy #NorthernVoices #ActorLife #BehindTheScenes #TheatrePodcast #TVPodcast #Greggs #ChosenFamily #BSL #BritishActors #PhilDunning #QueerCultureHosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw CameronEdited by: Rob Shaw CameronGuest: Peter McPherson@jackloxton1 @robshawcameron@peter_mcpherson_Stage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE LtdPRS Licence: LC-002182Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts.Published by RiversideFMNeed Your Love So Bad - Fleetwood Mac ℗ This compilation 2009 Sony Music Entertainment UK

This week’s episode starts in a slightly unconventional setting… a Canary Wharf terrace, a flat white, and a mild existential crisis about the price of a pint.From there, the conversation opens up into something much bigger.After a trip to Wembley, Rob and Jack reflect on what football has become - from the electric, human energy of Leeds fans to the growing sense that the modern game is drifting away from its roots. Is football losing its soul, or simply evolving into something else? And what does that say about sport, business, and the people at the centre of it all?Along the way, they take a sharp turn into the world of theatre and performance, asking a deceptively simple question:Do you have to be difficult to be great?From elite athletes to leading actors, they explore the tension between competitiveness and kindness, ego and collaboration, and whether being at the top of your game demands a harder edge - or whether that’s just an excuse we’ve come to accept.It’s a wide-ranging, honest conversation about pressure, professionalism, and the environments we create - on stage, on the pitch, and at work.And, as ever, it ends with a reminder that behind all the noise, these are still human stories - flawed, complicated, and occasionally brilliant.Like, follow and share! @StageDoorAthletic#LeedsUnited#WBA#PremierLeague#FACup#Championship#EFLHosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw CameronEdited by: Rob Shaw Cameron@jackloxton1 @robshawcameronStage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE LtdPRS Licence: LC-002182Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts.Published by RiversideFMExpensive Coffee - Marine Club ℗ 2024 4470933 Records DKDon't Be a Dick - Bowling for Soup ℗ 2016 Brando Records and Que-So Records

In Part Two of our London Marathon special, Kitty Scott-Claus stays in The Clubhouse for a deeper conversation about life beyond the start line.After discussing marathon preparation in Part One, Rob and Kitty turn to Kitty’s journey as a performer — from growing up in Sutton Coldfield and training in musical theatre, to discovering drag almost by accident and becoming one of the standout stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.Kitty explains how drag first entered her life through a Girls Aloud tribute night in Camden, why the Spice Girls were a huge inspiration, and how Drag Race unexpectedly transformed her career. She reflects on competing on the show, returning for Global All Stars, and navigating a drag scene that has become increasingly competitive. The conversation also explores the reality behind the glamour — the graft required to build a career after Drag Race, handling social media criticism, and staying visible in a fast-moving entertainment world. Kitty also shares highlights from her career so far, including reaching the final of Celebrity MasterChef, performing in the West End production Death Drop, and touring the UK with fellow Drag Race star Cheryl Hole in their live show “The Cheryl & Kitty Show.”With the London Marathon just days away, Kitty also talks about how swimming, running and fitness have become an important part of her life alongside performing.If you’d like to support Kitty’s fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK, or see her live on tour in The Cheryl & Kitty Show, you can find links below or via our linktr.ee/stagedoorathleticDonate to Alzheimer’s Research UK - https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/kitty-scott-clausBook tickets for The Cheryl & Kitty Show - https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-cheryl-kitty-show/Like, follow and share your Marathon memories @StageDoorAthletic#KittyScottClaus#DragRaceUK#LondonMarathon#CelebrityMasterChef#CherylAndKittyShowHosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw CameronGuests: Kitty Scott-ClausEdited by: Rob Shaw CameronStage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE LtdPRS Licence: LC-002182Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts.Published by RiversideFM5, 6, 7, 8 - Steps ℗ 1998 Sony Music Entertainment UK LimitedIslands In the Stream - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton ℗ Compilation 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

The London Marathon is just around the corner, and in this special two-part series from The Clubhouse, Rob is joined by two brilliant guests to explore the challenge of running the famous 26.2 miles.First up is Drag Race UK superstar Kitty Scott-Claus, who will be lining up in Greenwich next weekend to run the London Marathon for the second time, raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Kitty shares the story behind her marathon preparation — from the training and motivation to the nerves that come with taking on one of the world’s most iconic races.Joining the conversation is Stage Door Athletic favourite Bob Diggles, producer of our upcoming World Cup coverage and a five-time London Marathon finisher, who brings some invaluable experience to the table. Bob shares his five top tips for tackling the marathon, offering practical advice for anyone preparing to run the race themselves.Whether you’re running the London Marathon, supporting friends along the route, or simply fascinated by the theatre of endurance sport, this episode offers a brilliant mix of entertainment, insight and practical wisdom ahead of race day.In Part Two next week, Kitty stays in The Clubhouse as we dive deeper into her career - from her journey into drag and life in the Drag Race Runiverse.To support Kitty’s fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK, or see her live on tour in The Cheryl & Kitty Show, click below or linktr.ee/stagedoorathleticDonate to Alzheimer’s Research UK - https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/kitty-scott-clausBook tickets for The Cheryl & Kitty Show - https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-cheryl-kitty-show/Like, follow and share your Marathon memories @StageDoorAthletic#LondonMarathon #MarathonTraining #RunningCommunity #KittyScottClaus #DragRaceUK #AlzheimersResearchUK #MarathonTipsHosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw CameronGuests: Kitty Scott-Claus & Bob DigglesEdited by: Rob Shaw Cameron@jackloxton1 @robshawcameron@kittyscottclausStage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE LtdPRS Licence: LC-002182Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts.Published by RiversideFMProud - Heather Small ℗ 2022 Heather Small Music Productions LimitedThe London Marathon Theme (From The Trap) - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra & Ron Goodwin ℗ 2022 NaxosRunning Up That Hill (A Deal With God) [2018 Remaster] -Kate Bush ℗ 2018 Noble & Brite Ltd

This week, Rob takes to the mountains - not just for the skiing, but for something far less expected… the conversations.Broadcasting from Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, this episode explores the strange, fleeting intimacy of the ski lift - those suspended moments where you’re placed beside someone with nowhere to go and nothing to do but talk.From chance encounters to surprisingly honest exchanges, Rob captures a series of conversations high above the snow - moments of humour, reflection, connection and the occasional curveball - all shaped by the unique rhythm of the lift. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful parts of sport don’t happen in the action, but in the pauses in between.As winter begins to give way to spring, Rob also looks ahead to a new sporting season back home - from marathon runners taking to the streets to the first sounds of cricket on village greens - and reflects on how sport, like the seasons, is always in motion.A love letter to altitude, stillness, and the unexpected conversations that happen when you’re hanging in the air… waiting to come back down.Like, follow and subscribe! @StageDoorAthletic#RobShawCameron #JackLoxton #StageDoorAthletic #SportsPodcast #SportAndCulture #HumanConnection #TravelPodcast #OutdoorLife #StorytellingPodcast#SpringSport #FromTheMountains #SkiLiftStories #SkiLiftConversations #MountainMoments #SkiLife #AprèsSki #ValThorens #AlpsLife #ChairliftChats #LiftTalk Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw CameronEdited by: Rob Shaw Cameron@jackloxton1 @robshawcameronStage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast © [NON]FICTION PEOPLE LtdPRS Licence: LC-002182Visit our website for more information on this and other great podcasts.Published by RiversideFMSki Lift (feat. Oliver Liam & Mike Vigilante) - Heart & Music Cast ℗ 2025 Annie BrownMountains (We Met) - Christine and the Queens ℗ 2021 Because Music