The talkSPORT Shopping section is all about alerting you to the best products our there, and finding the best prices so you can grab a bargain.
We put products through their paces with hands-on testing to make sure they’re worth your hard-earned money.
The team has years of experience in the e-commerce space and a passion for a broad range of products including fitness, tech, food and drink, gaming, DIY and gardening tools.
We aim to use our experience to bring you reviews you can trust and up to date info on deals that really are good value by carefully considering the products in question.
We also update you on where to buy tickets for the best sporting events, and how to get the best deals for sports TV subscriptions such as Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
For more info on the team read on below, or you can also check out our page explaining how we test products.
Jack Strong, E-Commerce Writer
Jack Strong is an e-commerce Writer for the talkSPORT Shopping section. His job is to test, cover, and highlight the best shopping products fit for the talkSPORT audience.
Before joining the team in December 2024, Jack worked in both the fashion and tourism sectors, writing for the likes of Visit London, The Sole Supplier and Woodhouse Clothing, where he covered everything from the latest fashion trends to tourist attractions.
When he’s not at work, you can find Jack cooking up a storm in the kitchen, lifting weights, or being a die-hard follower of both Aston Villa football club and the UFC.
You can contact Jack at: jack.strong@news.co.uk
Zoe Nicol, E-Commerce Writer
Zoe Nicol is an e-commerce writer for the talkSPORT shopping section and covers sports tech, fitness apparel, nutrition and other health trends.
She joined the team in October 2024, but has had twenty years of experience in journalism with roles at The Telegraph, Mail on Sunday, and Sunday Mirror.
She’s specialised in e-commerce since 2019, writing lifestyle and fitness reviews and news features for Mail Online and The Independent.
When she’s not writing, Zoe enjoys practising karate, lifting weights and endurance events such as marathons and triathlons.
She also supports the best Premier League club in London – Brentford.
You can contact Zoe at: zoe.nicol@news.co.uk
Jamie Lewis, SEO Manager
Jamie Lewis is the SEO Manager on the talkSPORT Shopping team and is responsible for determining and executing the SEO strategy for product reviews and other shopping content.
In addition to this he reviews products that align with his interests outside of work, such as running or food and drink.
His previous role was at The Independent, where he worked on the IndyBest product reviews and travel sections. He has also worked as an SEO Executive at Reach PLC, assisting their regional news sites with all things SEO.
Outside of work Jamie enjoys reading, playing the guitar and going to gigs. His sporting interests include following West Ham United and the England cricket team.
You can contact Jamie at: james.lewis@news.co.uk
Maxim Hancock, Affiliate Manager
Maxim Hancock is the Affiliate Manager for talkSPORT, managing relationships with affiliate partners and overseeing projects from conception to delivery.
With four years of experience in affiliate marketing, Maxim has a background spanning the sports nutrition industry and media, including radio and podcasting.
Outside of work, Maxim spends his time producing music or planning his next trip away.
Maxim holds a BA in History from the University of Sheffield and an MA in Sound Production from Bath Spa University.
You can contact Maxim at: maxim.hancock@news.co.uk
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