Not by the Playbook Podcast
Inspirational stories from around the world. Interviews with people defying the odds. The Sportshour podcast has become Not by the Playbook.
Inspirational stories from around the world. Interviews with people defying the odds. Discover Not by the Playbook - the podcast which seeks out the most incredible stories from sportspeople and athletes. We bring you interviews with the sporting heroes who have achieved success in the face of seemingly impossible challenges.
Formerly known as Sportshour, Not by the Playbook is brought to you by the 蜜芽传媒, the world's most trusted international news provider.
Tune in to hear from some of the most famous names in sport on subjects you've never heard them discuss before. You don't have to be an Olympic gold champion to have an extraordinary story 鈥� we also scour the globe for inspiring individuals who make a difference through sport.
Whether you鈥檙e a football or soccer fan, tennis lover, golf aficionado or cricket addict, or even if you're not a sports fan at all, you鈥檒l find inspiration in the stories of resilience, determination, and discipline. Expect insightful, honest, and thought-provoking conversations from people who live and breathe sport.
Listen to Not by the Playbook on the 蜜芽传媒 World Service every Saturday at 0900 GMT, or find it as a podcast wherever you get your 蜜芽传媒 podcasts.
Episodes to download
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'Women should have the same opportunities'
Sat 16 Nov 2019
Manchester United manager Casey Stoney on equal opportunities for men and women.
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The NFL games that stopped World War Two
Sat 9 Nov 2019
In 1994, 50,000 people watched an American Football game in London during WW2
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Marieke Vervoot: In life and death
Sat 26 Oct 2019
Remembering Marieke Vervoort the Paralympian who ended her own life through euthanasia
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The 'Liberty Fields': Japan's first female rugby team
Sat 19 Oct 2019
We hear the story of the Japanese women who paved the way for generations to come.
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Forty years in the making: Iranian women attend their first football match
Sat 12 Oct 2019
3,500 women watched Iran against Cambodia but we ask if more needs to be done.
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Alberto Salazar: The inside story
Sat 5 Oct 2019
The story of how a top athletics coach was banned for four years for doping violations
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Michelle Payne and the race that stopped Australia
Sat 28 Sep 2019
The film Ride Like A Girl tells the story of Michelle Payne's Melbourne Cup success
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鈥楢 testament to our Union and our country鈥�
Sat 21 Sep 2019
We meet the first female Team Manager at a men鈥檚 Rugby World Cup.
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'Allow women into football stadiums'
Sat 14 Sep 2019
Sahar Khodayari died protesting for women to be allowed into stadiums in Iran.
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Football and Addiction
Sat 31 Aug 2019
Hear from two former Premier League players about their battles with addiction.
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Stephanie Smackdown
Sat 24 Aug 2019
WWE CBO Stephanie McMahon on her quest to change the media coverage of women's sport.
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The Ashes at Edgbaston
Wed 21 Aug 2019
Sportshour comes live from Edgbaston as the first Test of the Ashes is in full swing.
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Ruiz v Joshua II: Is there appetite in the Middle East?
Sat 17 Aug 2019
The decision to stage the rematch in Saudi Arabia has been deemed as controversial.
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Premier League Preview
Sat 10 Aug 2019
The Premier League is back and we look at the hopes and fears of fans around the world.
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Sportshour at the Ashes
Sat 3 Aug 2019
We鈥檙e live from Edgbaston, as England and Australia get the first Ashes Test underway.
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Swimming the Seven Seas
Sat 27 Jul 2019
We hear about a woman's quest to swim the seven seas and we go live to Paris for the TDF.
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A year to the Tokyo Olympics
Sat 20 Jul 2019
With a year to go until the Tokyo Olympics we speak to sprinter James Ellington.
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Final Weekend
Sat 13 Jul 2019
Live at Wimbledon ahead of the Women's final and preview Sunday's Cricket World Cup final
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Women's World Cup Final special
Sat 6 Jul 2019
We're live in Lyon to preview the Women's World Cup final between Netherlands and USA
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Women's World Cup: Why South America is falling behind
Sat 29 Jun 2019
We discuss the lack of South American dominance at the Women's World Cup
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The three trailblazing commentators
Sat 22 Jun 2019
Meet three women who are making history at the Women's World Cup from the commentary box.
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The record breaking USA team at the Women's World Cup
Sat 15 Jun 2019
USA breaks scoring record in their 13-0 win over Thailand at the World Cup in France
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The Women's World Cup has arrived
Sat 8 Jun 2019
We are live in France as the Women's World Cup begins and the French Open ends.
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Champions League Final
Sat 1 Jun 2019
We're live in Madrid previewing the Champions League final between Liverpool and Spurs
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The Refugee Footballer: How football saved my life
Sat 25 May 2019
We hear from football player and refugee Hakeem al-Araibi who has been freed from jail.
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The FA Cup final family
Sat 18 May 2019
We preview the FA Cup with three generations of Watford FC fans.
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Premier review
Sat 11 May 2019
A leftfield look at the Premier League with comedians Emily Dean and Justin Moorhouse
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Women's FA Cup final day
Sat 4 May 2019
Caroline Barker previews the Women's FA Cup final with four time winner Lianne Sanderson.
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JohnBoy Smith: From being shot to the winners podium
Sat 27 Apr 2019
JohnBoy Smith speaks about his journey from being shot to competing in marathons.
