5 December, 2023
Ed Leigh is a notable voice in the world of action sports. Having commentated at the Olympics Ed is no stranger to the microphone. He joins Dom on this weeks episode of the Outside & Active Podcast.
Co-presenter alongside Graham Bell on Ski Sunday, Ed Leigh is one of the most recognisable winter sports personalities in the world. Beginning his career working for Channel 4 as a presenter for the popular TV show Freesports on 4, Ed has some incredible stories to tell, and he does a mean air guitar.
In this weeks episode Ed speaks about the steps that lead him to where he is today and lifts the lid on his commentary preperation. He even gives an insight into the infamous Lindey Jacobellis moment in 2006.
You can follow Ed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ed__leigh_/
Thunder toffee vodka - The Mountains best kept secret. Originally created in Val d isere in the French Alps, Scream Retail went on to launch the first pure toffee flavoured vodka onto the UK market .
At 29.9% Thunder is now bottled and blended in the UK . Unequalled and unique, Thunder toffee vodka is about stylish simplicity of taste. It's best served cold as a shot over ice or in a delicious cocktail .
Synonymous with style, elegance, and sophistication it is created by blending a premium five times distilled wheat grain vodka, with a toffee made from all natural ingredients .
Thunder toffee vodka is now available in Sainsburys supermarkets, visit their website Thunderdrinks.co.uk to use the Sainsburys store locator to find your nearest branch.
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