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 $50,000 Spike Lee Air Jordans that are a force for good in Portland
Sat 6 Jan 2024
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Sportshour's year of inspiration
Sat 30 Dec 2023
Hear some of the most inspiring and moving stories we've brought you this past year
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What a year for women's sport!
Sat 23 Dec 2023
The athletes that have made 2023 such an exciting and successful year for women’s sport
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Sophie Jaques: Helping to make ice hockey more inclusive
Sat 16 Dec 2023
Boston defender Sophie Jaques and Renee Hess on making ice hockey more inclusive
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The Kelce brothers, a Fairytale of Philadelphia and Taylor Swift
Sat 9 Dec 2023
Connor Barwin discusses producing charity album ‘A Philly Special Christmas Special’.
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New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman on sleeping out to help out
Sat 2 Dec 2023
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Erin Matson: the ‘Michael Jordan’ of field hockey
Sat 25 Nov 2023
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Amanda Swartz: Sweden captain wants to change perceptions of women’s rugby
Sat 18 Nov 2023
Amanda Swartz discusses growing up as a figure skater and why she switched sports.
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Meet Andy Ki: The football fan putting the Seoul in Scunthorpe
Sat 11 Nov 2023
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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After a near-fatal accident Jamie MoCrazy is climbing an alternative peak
Sat 4 Nov 2023
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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The 5G helmet that could revolutionise American Football for deaf players
Sat 28 Oct 2023
Find out how a 5G helmet is helping the coach communicate in a way unthinkable before.
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The man born with no arms and an inspirational 15 year journey to pitch at every MLB stadium
Sat 21 Oct 2023
Tom Willis was born without arms and has now thrown a pitch at all 30 MLB stadiums
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Cricket's big one: India v Pakistan
Sat 14 Oct 2023
Why this is the most keenly contested cricketing rivalry of them all
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India v Pakistan: The most complex rivalry in the world
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Sportshour hear from both sides on what makes the rivalry so significant
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From wickets and wides to tackles and tries
Sat 7 Oct 2023
Namibia's Rudie van Vuuren, the only man to compete in the cricket AND rugby World Cups
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Rylee Foster is 'braver' following a near-fatal car accident
Sat 30 Sep 2023
Goalkeeper Rylee Foster discusses returning to football after a near-fatal car accident.
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UFC star Themba Gorimbo: from diamond fields to The Rock
Sat 23 Sep 2023
How Themba Gorimbo's story of struggle led Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to buy him a house
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Soften Up Hard Lad
Sat 16 Sep 2023
The artist and football fan challenge the sports aggressively macho culture
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A World Cup to remember?
Sat 9 Sep 2023
How Wales' Alix Popham has no recollection of playing at two Rugby Union World Cups
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The mother of all challenges
Sat 2 Sep 2023
Olympic gold winner Jess Learmonth ahead of becoming a mum and eyeing up the Paris Games
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Champions who make a mark
Sat 26 Aug 2023
We're at the World Athletics Championships, plus why you couldn't buy a Mary Earps jersey
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Women's World Cup final
Sat 19 Aug 2023
We preview the Women's World Cup final between England and Spain
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The veterinarian surgeon turned world cycling champion
Sat 12 Aug 2023
The veterinarian surgeon turned world cycling champion
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Sportshour at the Netball World Cup
Sat 5 Aug 2023
The impact of the Netball World Cup, being held in Africa for the first time
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The World Cup continues
Sat 29 Jul 2023
As the World Cup continues we look at the drama behind the scenes in the French camp
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The World Cup finals finally arrives
Sat 22 Jul 2023
Meeting some of the character on and off the field at the Women's World Cup
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Wimbledon Winner
Sat 15 Jul 2023
What does it take to be a winner at Wimbledon? We find out the secrets to SW19 success
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Keeping the Wimbledon dream alive
Sat 8 Jul 2023
How The Ukrainian tennis project is helping one player realise her Wimbledon dream
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The arm-wrestling champion of Africa
Sat 1 Jul 2023
We speak to three-time African arm-wrestling champion Grace Mintah.
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Is AI the future of sports commentary?
Sat 24 Jun 2023
Is a new era of sports commentary being ushered in as AI is used for Athletics updates.