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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, 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 – we also scour the globe for inspiring individuals who make a difference through sport.
Whether you’re a football or soccer fan, tennis lover, golf aficionado or cricket addict, or even if you're not a sports fan at all, you’ll 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service every Saturday at 0900 GMT, or find it as a podcast wherever you get your ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ podcasts.
Episodes to download
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Me Too
Sat 17 Feb 2018
Icelandic gymnast Tinna Odinsdottir speaks about her rape by a fellow gymnast in 2016.
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Munich Air Disaster Tribute
Sat 10 Feb 2018
Kenya's iconic footballer on how he became a Manchester United fan since the tragedy.
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Sportshour at the Super Bowl: Death in Minneapolis
Sat 3 Feb 2018
An awarding winning special show from Minnesota, the 2018 venue for the the Super Bowl
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A Landmark Case in Sport
Sat 27 Jan 2018
We speak to Katherine Starr about how sports governing bodies can tackle sexual assault
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'Cyrille Regis was a pioneer, but to me, he was my uncle'.
Sat 20 Jan 2018
Jason Roberts pays tribute to his uncle Cyrille Regis who died this week aged 59.
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Women Allowed
Sat 13 Jan 2018
We reflect on Saudi women being allowed to watch football in stadiums for the first time.
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Chess Queen Hits Out at Saudi Regime
Sat 6 Jan 2018
Why double world chess champion boycotted tournament in Saudi Arabia
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2017: Trump and Sport
Sat 30 Dec 2017
A look back at a year when President Trump and the world of sport clashed
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Ice Hockey's Transgender Star
Sat 23 Dec 2017
Harrison Browne on becoming the first transgender champion in US sport.
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California Wildfires: the Horse Racing Community trying to Rebuild
Sat 16 Dec 2017
Meet the horse racing community trying to move on from the wildfires.
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Injured by war, the tale of an Iron Lady
Sat 9 Dec 2017
Kerry Gruson was injured by a US soldier but that doesn't stop her from competing.
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World Cup Worries
Sat 2 Dec 2017
As the groups are drawn for the 2018 World Cup we assess the problems facing fans.
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My Unbreakable story
Sat 25 Nov 2017
Jelena Dokic on her relationship with her father and the impact on her tennis career
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Love All: Australia Votes for Marriage Equality
Sat 18 Nov 2017
Sportshour assesses the role sport played in Australia's same-sex Marriage poll.
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The Peace Marathon
Sat 11 Nov 2017
May El Khalil woke from a coma with one goal, to create the Beirut Marathon.
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Band of Brothers
Sat 4 Nov 2017
Nick Robone's brother saved his life, after being injured in the Las Vegas shooting
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The Lord's of East Africa
Sat 28 Oct 2017
We're in Rwanda as the country prepares to open it's first cricket stadium
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Coming of Age for Women in Sport
Sat 21 Oct 2017
Female Athlete power, the changing face of Rugby Union officials and will Europe kneel?
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Catalonia Referendum: What Does it Mean for Sport?
Sat 7 Oct 2017
Caroline Barker looks at what Catalan independence could mean for Sport.
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Trump, The NFL and Taking The Knee
Sat 30 Sep 2017
Is this a watershed moment for the role sport can play in politics and social change?
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Sport's Concussion Discussion
Sat 23 Sep 2017
We investigate the effects of concussion in sport. Is enough done to protect sport stars?
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Golf in the Gobi
Sat 16 Sep 2017
Golfers creating history playing the world's longest hole spanning the length of Mongolia
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Football's ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½less World Cup
Sat 9 Sep 2017
As money poured forth on transfer deadline day, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½less World Cup took place in Oslo
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Colin Kaepernick: Athlete Activist
Sat 2 Sep 2017
Colin Kaepernick remains without an NFL team. Is he unemployed because he spoke out?
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Rugby Saved Me, Now I'm Banned From Playing
Sat 26 Aug 2017
Jean Kim says the sport of rugby saved her life, but now she’s banned from playing
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Colin Kaepernick: Athlete Activist
Fri 25 Aug 2017
Colin Kaepernick remains without an NFL team. Is he unemployed because he spoke out?
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Mayweather v McGregor: Fine fighting fayre or farce?
Fri 25 Aug 2017
Sportshour previews the 'big fight' from Las Vagas.
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The Political Athlete Awakens
Sat 19 Aug 2017
NBA star Craig Hodges talks about race and discrimination in the game.
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The Rise of Fan TV
Sat 12 Aug 2017
We'll hear from the man behind the biggest football fan media channel on youtube.