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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.

Updated: weekly
Episodes available: indefinitely

Episodes to download

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    The Tale of Two Showdowns

    Sat 1 Dec 2018

    We preview Wilder v Fury & how the other fight of the century took 20 days to be decided.

  • Farewell to The Davis Cup as we know it

    Sat 24 Nov 2018

    After 118 historic years, the Davis Cup is changing, we find out why and how.

  • Dreaming of Glory in Ghana

    Sat 17 Nov 2018

    We're in Accra, celebrating women's sport ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations

  • How the US sanctions on Iran Will Affect Women's Football

    Sat 10 Nov 2018

    Football coach Katayoun Khosrowyar says the US and Iran are like a married couple arguing

  • Together with Leicester - A Show of Solidarity

    Sat 3 Nov 2018

    Football will pay tribute to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on Saturday.

  • Should Softball play hardball over its future?

    Sat 27 Oct 2018

    Limited money and fewer teams, how does women's softball move forward?

  • The Man who brought down Lance Armstrong

    Sat 20 Oct 2018

    Floyd Landis talks about his new cycling team which is sponsored by his cannabis company

  • The Power of the Protest

    Sat 13 Oct 2018

    Tommie Smith tells us about the power of protest 50 years after the 鈥渂lack power salute鈥�.

  • Is Spectator Safety in Golf Below Par?

    Sat 6 Oct 2018

    We explore how golf can protect fans after Corine Remande lost her eye at the Ryder Cup.

  • Is it time for a Mixed Ryder Cup?

    Sat 29 Sep 2018

    We explore the idea that teams should be made up of men and women at the Ryder Cup.

  • Will WADA Regret Reinstating Rusada?

    Sat 22 Sep 2018

    Russian athletes could compete on the international stage after doping ban lifted.

  • Cracking Down on Football

    Sat 15 Sep 2018

    We're in Nicaragua, where civil unrest and government crackdowns disrupt football

  • Is Kaepernick 'just doing it' his way?

    Sat 8 Sep 2018

    Is Colin Kaepernick's latest deal a PR stunt or a forward step for social justice?

  • Is Kaepernick 'just doing it' his way?

    Sat 8 Sep 2018

    Is Colin Kaepernick's latest deal a PR stunt or a step forward for social justice?

  • Humans vs Hormones

    Sat 1 Sep 2018

    Caster Semenya is to fight a female classification rule imposed by the IAAF.

  • FightTube

    Sat 25 Aug 2018

    Could an amateur fight change boxing and broadcast history?

  • Football's new e-scout?

    Sat 18 Aug 2018

    Just how is technology helping the next generation of young footballers?

  • Disqualifying foul?

    Sat 11 Aug 2018

    Should sport and politics mix?

  • Disconnected Reconnected?

    Sat 4 Aug 2018

    What does national identity mean for sports' fans in modern day multicultural society?

  • Tour de Force for a Women鈥檚 Tour de France

    Sat 28 Jul 2018

    We join Des Elles au Velo as they push for a complete Tour de France for women.

  • Shona McCallin's World Cup Woe

    Sat 21 Jul 2018

    As the Women's Hockey World Cup begins we look at how the sport deals with concussion

  • Finally

    Sat 14 Jul 2018

    We look ahead to the biggest finals in sport... Wimbledon and the World Cup

  • World Cup, Wimbledon and the Giro Rosa

    Sat 7 Jul 2018

    All the latest stories at the start of a huge weekend of sport

  • Fabulously Fashionable Football

    Sat 30 Jun 2018

    We look at the influence football has on fashion, and fashion on the beautiful game

  • The Ballhawk

    Sat 23 Jun 2018

    Meet the record holder for catches in baseball, and he's never been on the field of play!

  • The World Cup Begins!

    Sat 16 Jun 2018

    Iceland's President on his nations excitement ahead of their debut at a World Cup finals

  • The Alternative World Cup

    Sat 9 Jun 2018

    We explore the CONIFA World Cup - a competition for nations not recognised by FIFA

  • Jab Don't Stab

    Sat 2 Jun 2018

    A Sportshour special from the Double Jab Boxing Club in Lewisham, South London.

  • The Road to the Kyiv Free Couch

    Sat 26 May 2018

    Victor Kylyma has invited fans to stay at his home for the Champions League final.

  • From Windsor to Wembley

    Sat 19 May 2018

    Sportshour bring you stories from the FA Cup Final and the momentous The Royal Wedding.

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