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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Boxing Let me Shine a Light on Child Abuse
Sat 14 May 2016
Kevin Lueshing tells us how boxing saved him and let him shine a light on child abuse
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The Athlete Who Didn't Know Who She Was
Sat 7 May 2016
Meet Claire Hanna, the former volleyball player who lost her identity
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Serving Time at San Quentin
Sat 30 Apr 2016
How tennis helped break down racial divides at one of the worlds most notorious prisons
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'Worst time of my life'
Sat 16 Apr 2016
Former Newcastle player Jonas Gutierrez on reaction to his employment tribunal victory
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The Grand National: What are the Odds?
Sat 9 Apr 2016
We're at Aintree racecourse for the world’s most famous horse race, The Grand National.
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Picked to Play by JFK
Sat 2 Apr 2016
How Tom Brown's MLB baseball career took off after being picked to play by President JFK
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Baseball Diplomacy
Sat 26 Mar 2016
Barack Obama and Raul Castro sit together to watch an exhibition baseball game in Cuba.
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India v Pakistan: The Best of Enemies
Sat 19 Mar 2016
Caroline Barker investigates the softer side of one of sports most bitter rivalries.
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Meet the "Extreme Environmental Athlete"
Sat 12 Mar 2016
Richard Parks international rugby player turned self-styled Extreme Environmental Athlete
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Women's Sport: The State of Play
Sat 5 Mar 2016
To mark International Women's Day we look at how sport can break barriers society can not
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Child's Play
Sat 27 Feb 2016
Why do parents cross the line and start putting too much pressure on their off-spring?
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Shrovetide football: England's Medieval Game
Sat 13 Feb 2016
Sarah Mulkerrins takes part in a 1000 year-old sporting tradition and more.
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Super Bowl at 50: More Than Just a Game
Sat 6 Feb 2016
The historical and cultural significance of America's greatest game
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The Brain Game
Sat 30 Jan 2016
Where will new research into concussion leave some of the world's most popular sports?
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Bowled Over
Sat 23 Jan 2016
How cricketer Ashley Giles almost lost his wife to a brain tumour and what happened next
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Sorry St. Louis - the Rams Are Heading for LA!
Sat 16 Jan 2016
We are in St. Louis as the city’s American football franchise leaves for Los Angeles
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From Olympic finalist to Las Vegas escort
Sat 9 Jan 2016
How Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton went from Olympic athlete to Las Vegas call girl
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Sportshour: On the Road
Sat 2 Jan 2016
We look back at two of the big sporting events we brought you the show from in 2015
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Sportshour: Our Pick of 2015
Boxing Day 2015
The best of Sportshour in 2015. Sometimes serious, sometimes quirky, always interesting!
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Football, Fatherhood and the Future
Sat 19 Dec 2015
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo gives us an insight into his life off the pitch
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The Olympic Nightmare
Sat 12 Dec 2015
As the Rio Olympics near we explore some city's police methods and their deadly effects
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The X Factor for Sprinters
Sat 5 Dec 2015
Nigeria's Got Talent, and Top Sprinter Genesis aims to find it.
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Olympic Dream Turns to Nightmare
Sat 28 Nov 2015
Despite being crowned African champions, South Africa's hockey teams won't be going to Rio
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Wembley's Way
Sat 21 Nov 2015
We look at the significance of an emotional night at Wembley following the Paris attacks.
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How Sport is Helping Ebola survivors
Sat 7 Nov 2015
The role sport plays in rehabilitating survivors of Ebola in Sierra Leone and Liberia
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The Rugby World Cap
Sat 31 Oct 2015
For safety, should all rugby players be forced to wear scrum caps?
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Still Fighting For Kiyan
Sat 24 Oct 2015
Mark Prince the 46 year old boxer back in the ring in memory of his murdered son Kiyan.
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Footballer by Day, Maths Genius by Night
Sat 17 Oct 2015
Baltimore Ravens' John Urschel explains how he juggles being a maths genius and the NFL
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How Kop's Klopp Can Get to the Top
Sat 10 Oct 2015
The 5 things Liverpool's new manager Jurgen Klopp needs to succeed!
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Ultimate Fighting Championship: Unfit for Children?
Sat 3 Oct 2015
Is Mixed Martial Arts too violent?