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 ѿý, 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 ѿý World Service every Saturday at 0900 GMT, or find it as a podcast wherever you get your ѿý podcasts.
Episodes to download
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The Legacy of Bolt
Sat 5 Aug 2017
Shari Vahl and Ed Harry discuss Bolt's achievements and his importance to athletics.
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Will Brexit lead to a Premexit?
Sat 29 Jul 2017
Can the Premier League remain one of the world's most attractive leagues post Brexit?
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World Para Athletic Championships Special
Sat 22 Jul 2017
Mani Djazmi hosts a special sportshour from the Queen Elizabeth Park in London.
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Wimbledon Special
Sat 15 Jul 2017
Caroline Barker is live from Wimbledon on Ladies Singles Finals day.
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Is There Any Respect Left in Tennis?
Sat 8 Jul 2017
Former World Number four James Blake discusses respect and sportsmanship in tennis
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The Fastest Hands in the West
Sat 1 Jul 2017
Hear about handcyclist Andre Kajlich record breaking trip across America.
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The Power of Two
Sat 24 Jun 2017
Alysia Montano talks about her efforts to improve the image of pregnancy in sport.
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The Real Miracle on Ice
Sat 17 Jun 2017
Craig Cunningham had his leg amputated, after suffering a heart attack on the ice.
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The Greatest Footballer to Never Exist
Sat 10 Jun 2017
Jonny Sharples is helping to combat mental health through the fictional Ivica Strok.
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The King of Pain
Sat 3 Jun 2017
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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A City United
Sat 27 May 2017
Caroline Barker is in Manchester to see how sport is helping to heal a city.
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The Teenage Gymnast Competing with Cancer
Sat 13 May 2017
Evan Van Aacken is receiving chemotherapy, whilst performing in major tournaments.
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The Rebirth of Women's Basketball
Sat 6 May 2017
FIBA overturns its ban on the hijab, what does this mean for the sport?
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The NFL Dream that Turned to a Nightmare
Sat 29 Apr 2017
Ryan Leaf struggled with addiction, after leaving the NFL.
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Boxing Saved My Life
Sat 22 Apr 2017
Ex-boxer Duke McKenzie tells us about how he coped with the death of his brother.
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Drogba's American Dream
Sat 15 Apr 2017
Caroline Barker presents the global sports show, focusing on Didier Drogba's new venture.
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Living the Dream
Sat 8 Apr 2017
Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon takes us on a journey from childhood in Lagos to NBA champion
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The Gymnast Allergic to Exercise
Sat 1 Apr 2017
Natasha Coates on how competing as a disability gymnast has helped to keep her alive
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The Land that Banned Football
Sat 25 Mar 2017
The Somali footballers trying to rebuild their own lives and provide hope for a nation
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Commonwealth Crisis? Durban Ditches the Games
Sat 18 Mar 2017
Have the public fallen out of love with their cities hosting major sporting events?
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Namibia's First Blade Runner
Sat 11 Mar 2017
Etchegaray Nguluwe is Namibia's first blade runner and wants to inspire a generation
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'I Shouldn't be Banned for Wearing a Hijab'
Sat 4 Mar 2017
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir on the hijab ban that means she can not play porffessional basketball
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Ranieri and the Science of Sacking
Sat 25 Feb 2017
The hard emotionless analytics of football and why Ranieri should have gone earlier!
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South African Great: Joost’s Valiant Fight
Sat 11 Feb 2017
Join Caroline Barker as she focuses on the week's big global sports stories.
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The Wait Is Over: Japan get a Sumo Champion
Sat 28 Jan 2017
Sumo star Kisenosato is now a grand champion, Japan's first since 1998.
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Trump v the NFL: A Pyrrhic Victory
Sat 21 Jan 2017
Donald Trump's foray into American football and the effect it had on the sport
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Cancer Kicker: A Footballer's Mentality
Sat 14 Jan 2017
How mental toughness developed on the football field helped one former player kick cancer
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Student Athlete: Pride, Passion but no Payment
Sat 7 Jan 2017
College sport in America is a billion dollar business but the athletes don't earn a penny
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Sportshour: Review 2016
Sat 31 Dec 2016
A look back at the two most significant stories on Sportshour in 2016