THE HEADFIRST PODCAST


Welcome to the HeadFirst podcast series. Here it begins and ends with sport. But it's about more than just that. It's about people. The fights. The victories. The community. The underdogs. And those who aren't afraid to take the first leap. In short, HeadFirst tells stories that unite us. The stories that show us the power of sport.


At HeadFirst, we tell stories about people who choose to overcome boundaries - in their sport or in their lives. The episodes feature humans that see the possibilities where others solely see problems. Those who dare to take risks, and never back down from a challenge. Being brave and true to who you are - that's exactly what HeadFirst is all about. Never giving in - never giving up.


So what you you waiting for? Dive in - headfirst - to the episodes below.

The Weight of a Star

From being played in dimly lit basements to tournaments held in large arenas, Counter-strike: Global Offensive suddenly transformed. Prizemoney reached six-figure levels and the players became overnight stars. Lukas 'Gla1ve' Rossander and his team, Astralis, were there from the beginning, as the game they loved transitioned from a hobby to a career, and fans, fame and fortune followed. But what happens when a hobby turns into a job and – more importantly – when the weight of being on top the world, the best possible team, becomes unbearable? Listen as Lukas shares his story.

FIGHTING TO...

Khalida Popal fought for something that many of us take for granted: being able to play football. But Khalida’s story is about more than just kicking a ball around. It is about fighting for your right to exist and fighting for freedom in a country marred by decades of war and internal conflict. 

Listen to this extraordinary series of four episodes by clicking the link below.

SUMMER OF 2021

A roller-coaster of trauma, emotions, leadership, and pure class brought Denmark all the way to the semifinals at Wembley. In the hardest time, they came through. Almost like a true fairytale. They won over the world by example and accomplished something that no trophy will ever embody. They raised HOPE and DREAMS across the whole world of what we can do, when we come together – as a nation, as team. In our hearts, they will forever be the real winners of the European Championship.

Relive the unforgettable summer of 2021 in these six podcast episodes.

Headfirst /ˈhedˈfɜrst/:

To dive fearlessly into the unknown; to push the norm to new frontiers; to overcome the most challenging crises.