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 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.
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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