The Data Malarkey Podcast · 2026-04-01 · 55 min
"Now, today is a first for data malarkey… This is the very first time that we've had two guests on the same episode. Not only two guests, but also a dynamic feminist wife and husband duo…" In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, host and Master Data Storyteller, Sam Knowles, speaks with Karen and Charlie Dobres from Lewes Community Football Club about how Lewes became "the first and still the only club in the world" to equalise men's and women's playing budgets, and what it takes to shift culture, attention, sponsorship and long-term equity in football. Take the Data Storytelling Scorecard: External resources Karen's LinkedIn profile and on Instagram : "I'm best found on Instagram or LinkedIn." Charlie's LinkedIn profile: Karen's book - B/Pitch Invasion - : "I'm definitely best found on LinkedIn." Charlie's "If you look on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, look up "Not Small Mean."podcast Own a share in Lewes FC - Equality FC in practice -
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