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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The clashes for the Ashes
Sat 17 Jun 2023
There's no contest quite like the Ashes - one of the most fearsome sporting rivalries.
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Champions League final: Providing hope to Turkish people
Sat 10 Jun 2023
Emine Hatun Mechaal says the Champions League final gives hope after Turkey's earthquake
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Two major football finals and Frankie’s farewell at Epsom
Sat 3 Jun 2023
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Why NFL's Philadelphia Eagles sports bra pledge is so important for girls' sport
Sat 27 May 2023
Hear how Philadelphia Eagles have boosted girls' confidence out on the field.
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Carl Ikeme on finding Mixed Martial Arts following leukemia and the end of his football career
Sat 20 May 2023
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme discusses his move into mixed martial arts
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Tallinn calling: Former Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan on his role with Eurovision
Sat 13 May 2023
Ragnar Klavan chats about being the Estonian spokesperson at Eurovision and Liverpool FC
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King Charles III: The Gary Neville of polo
Sat 6 May 2023
King Charles III's former polo captain Julian Hipwood shares his memories.
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Viswanathan Anand and the art of chess commentary
Sat 29 Apr 2023
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Saviour 'Salvador' and World Transplant Games success
Sat 22 Apr 2023
Eryn Mathewson's inspirational story from the World Transplant Games.
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The environmental footballer: William Troost-Ekong
Sat 15 Apr 2023
Footballer William Troost-Ekong tells us how his transfer to Serie A was carbon neutral.
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Chloe Abbott: The Voice who is chasing Broadway and Olympic success
Sat 8 Apr 2023
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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"Everyone dies, but not everyone lives. I want to really live after surviving."
Sat 18 Mar 2023
Colorado Rockies' Jerry Schemmel on his remarkable story of survival, loss and heroism
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Victory out of the darkness
Sat 11 Mar 2023
Two times Blind Golf World Champion Jeremy Poincenot on what it take to conquer Sawgrass
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Lesley Paterson: Winning triathlons and Oscar nominations
Sat 4 Mar 2023
The World Champion triathlete and film screenwriter discusses her Oscar dreams.
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The FIFA Women's World Cup line-up is complete
Sat 25 Feb 2023
We discuss the countries that will compete with former New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith
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Sportshour remembers Christian Atsu
Sat 18 Feb 2023
Tributes to Christian Atsu after he was found dead two weeks after the Turkey earthquake.
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Sportshour at the Super Bowl
Sat 11 Feb 2023
A unique look at the most watched annual sporting event in the world the Super Bowl
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How football needs to move out of the Dark Ages
Sat 4 Feb 2023
Why footballer David Wheeler is using his platform to speak on issues affecting the game
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'I've a responsibility to talk about important things'
Sat 28 Jan 2023
Olympic gold medal basketball star Napheesa Collier on motherhood and making a difference
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Diving in and facing your fears
Sat 21 Jan 2023
World champion high diver Lysanne Richard on over coming fear and jumping from 27 metres
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From ballet to boxing
Sat 14 Jan 2023
Lucy Wildheart on her journey from ballet dancer to becoming a professional boxer
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Mo Bamba: NBA star finds 'home' in Ivory Coast
Sat 7 Jan 2023
The Orlando Magic basketballer tells us about the importance of his African heritage.
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Sportshour at the World Cup: The Spanish town with the Japanese name
Sat 3 Dec 2022
We're in the Spanish town of Coria del RÃo which has 700 residents with the surname Japón
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Nicole Kozlova: On Fifa World Cup and OneLove armband
Sat 26 Nov 2022
Ukraine's Nicole Kozlova shares her experience of watching the war unfold from afar
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Sportshour at the Fifa World Cup in Qatar
Sat 19 Nov 2022
We're live in Doha ahead of the start of the men's football World Cup.
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How a fake Mr Bean caused a cricketing rivalry
Sat 12 Nov 2022
We speak to the Mr Bean impersonator who caused a rivalry between Pakistan and Zimbabwe.