Welcome to the listenable version of The Scout.
Each mini botcast turns a Scout deep dive into a 5–10 minute audio brief you can listen to on the go.
We’ll keep updating this page as new botcasts land. You’ll also find each audio version embedded inside its original deep dive, so you can listen in context or come back here for the full collection.
1/ Welcome to the age of the synthetic athlete
From deepfakes to digital replicas, sport is entering a new era of synthetic identity.
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PODCAST The rise of the synthetic athlete
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2/ Buckle up: women’s sport enters the betting machine
As women’s sport grows, so does its entanglement with gambling, data and new integrity risks.
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Turning women athletes into bettable assets
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