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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"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.
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Dan Mancina: Skateboarding while blind
Sat 5 Nov 2022
Dan Mancina on how using his cane to skateboard makes him feel empowered.
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From Syria to Mansfield Town
Sat 29 Oct 2022
Fahd Saleh escaped Syria to rebuild his life and achieve his footballing dream in England
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Greece make history at the Rugby League World Cup
Sat 22 Oct 2022
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Where next for women's racing?
Sat 15 Oct 2022
What's next after the W Series ended its season early because of financial difficulties
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How netball gave Peace a chance
Sat 1 Oct 2022
Proscovia Peace, captain of the Uganda Netball team on her extraordinary life journey
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Roger and out
Sat 24 Sep 2022
We hear from Roger Federer on what he plans to do after his retirement from tennis
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A new season for the WSL
Sat 17 Sep 2022
We look ahead to the start of the new WSL season and what impact the Euros might have
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Queen Elizabeth II and Sport
Sat 10 Sep 2022
We look back at the sporting life of Queen Elizabeth II
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'I'm not a soldier, I'm not a killer'
Sat 3 Sep 2022
From acting president of Ukraine’s Athletics Federation to flying drones on the frontline
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Bikes will change the world
Sat 27 Aug 2022
Cyclist Luis Angel Mate on planting a tree for every kilometre he's in a Vuelta breakaway
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Sailing and saving the seven seas
Sat 20 Aug 2022
Hannah Mills on Olympic gold, pregnancy and saving the planet for future generations
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Serie A: Season of success and sadness
Sat 13 Aug 2022
As the Serie A season starts we hear a cautionary tale of chasing a footballing dream