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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Riding into the record books at Royal Ascot
Sat 18 Jun 2022
Hollie Doyle becomes the most successful female jockey in Royal Ascot history.
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Escaping persecution and finding the NBA
Sat 11 Jun 2022
The remarkable story of the Grunfeld family who escaped from Nazi Europe to the NBA
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The Queen and sport
Sat 4 Jun 2022
We celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee by looking at the evolution of sport during her reign
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When the European Cup was stolen
Sat 28 May 2022
Forty years on we tell the story of how the European Cup was stolen
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The 14-year-old Ukrainian golfer making the cut
Sat 21 May 2022
Ukrainian golf prodigy Lev Grinberg on making the cut and his future goals
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FA Cup final bonanza
Sat 14 May 2022
We preview the Men's and Women's FA Cup final taking place at Wembley this weekend
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Playing for peace and a long walk to Tokyo
Sat 7 May 2022
A young Ukrainian footballer opens up about how football helps him deal with the war.
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Becker behind bars and the NFL's African pathway
Sat 30 Apr 2022
We reflect on Boris Becker's journey from Wimbledon champion to prison.
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"Without ping pong I’d be dead, or in jail for life"
Sat 23 Apr 2022
The remarkable story of professional table tennis player Wally Green.
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Lesia Tsurenko considered quitting tennis following Russian invasion of Ukraine
Sat 16 Apr 2022
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Native Women Running prepare to compete in the Boston Marathon
Sat 9 Apr 2022
Verna Volker on the importance of Native Women Running
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Sportshour takes in a historic night for women’s football at the Camp Nou
Sat 2 Apr 2022
All the emotions of a record breaking historic night for Women’s football, at Camp Nou.
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Ukraine swimmer Leonid Grigoriev discusses rescuing his family from Mariupol
Sat 26 Mar 2022
Leonid Grigoriev describes the devastation brought about by the Russian Army.
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Oleksiej Zorin: The Ukrainian American Football player helping the people of Kyiv
Sat 19 Mar 2022
Oleksiej Zorin tell us how he’s been helping the people of Kyiv.
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Football in Poland steps up to help people fleeing conflict in Ukraine
Sat 12 Mar 2022
Maciej Bałaziński and Anna Mioduska discuss how their clubs now help people from Ukraine.
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Ukraine Olympic swimmer Andrii Govorov on the war with Russia
Sat 5 Mar 2022
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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What now for sport in Ukraine?
Sat 26 Feb 2022
We explore what Russia's military action means for Ukraine's athletes.
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An Afghan athletes story: Fleeing the Taliban and life in Eastern Europe
Sat 19 Feb 2022
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour
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Sportshour at The Super Bowl: L.A
Sat 12 Feb 2022
All the excitement and colour from LA ahead of the Super Bowl
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Sportshour at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
Sat 5 Feb 2022
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Ukraine crisis: What's the impact on sport?
Sat 29 Jan 2022
We look what impact the conflict between the Ukraine and Russia has had on sport.
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Dania Akeel and Mashael al-Obaidan make history for Saudi Arabia at the Dakar Rally
Sat 22 Jan 2022
Dania Akeel and Mashael al-Obaidan reflect on one of the most gruelling car rally races.
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Inside the Park Hotel – the Melbourne facility where Novak Djokovic was held
Sat 15 Jan 2022
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Hero Ice Hockey fan on saving the life of the Vancouver Canucks’ Brian Hamilton
Sat 8 Jan 2022
Nadia Popovici,the ice hockey fan who saved the life of Vancouver Canucks’ Brian Hamilton
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Tokyo and beyond
New Year's Day 2022
A look back on some of the athletes we met at the Tokyo Games and look ahead to Beijing
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'Fighting has always been my outlet' – Kay Hansen on her eating disorder and overcoming trauma
Sat 18 Dec 2021
UFC strawweight Kay Hansen opens up about her trauma and eating disorder
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“He’s the gladiator fighting on the circuit” – Van Amersfoort on Verstappen
Sat 11 Dec 2021
We hear from Verstappen's mentor, Frits Van Amersfoort, ahead of the F1 final race.
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‘We want to show how far the women’s game has come’ – Simmons on FA Cup Final
Sat 4 Dec 2021
The FA’s Kelly Simmons on how far the women’s game has come throughout the years
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Dean Du Plessis on the frightening impact of hearing loss
Sat 27 Nov 2021
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.