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 蜜芽传媒, 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 鈥� we also scour the globe for inspiring individuals who make a difference through sport.
Whether you鈥檙e a football or soccer fan, tennis lover, golf aficionado or cricket addict, or even if you're not a sports fan at all, you鈥檒l 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 蜜芽传媒 World Service every Saturday at 0900 GMT, or find it as a podcast wherever you get your 蜜芽传媒 podcasts.
Episodes to download
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Sportshour takes in a historic night for women鈥檚 football at the Camp Nou
Sat 2 Apr 2022
All the emotions of a record breaking historic night for Women鈥檚 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鈥檚 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 Ba艂azi艅ski 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 鈥� 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鈥� Brian Hamilton
Sat 8 Jan 2022
Nadia Popovici,the ice hockey fan who saved the life of Vancouver Canucks鈥� 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' 鈥� 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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鈥淗e鈥檚 the gladiator fighting on the circuit鈥� 鈥� 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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鈥榃e want to show how far the women鈥檚 game has come鈥� 鈥� Simmons on FA Cup Final
Sat 4 Dec 2021
The FA鈥檚 Kelly Simmons on how far the women鈥檚 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.
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Autumn leaves England in good shape
Sat 20 Nov 2021
As Rugby Union's autumn internationals end we look at England women's success
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Sport and the climate
Sat 13 Nov 2021
We look at the role and responsibilities sport has in preventing climate change
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Ice Hockey's sexual abuse scandal
Sat 6 Nov 2021
We hear from survivor Kyle Beach and journalist Rick Westhead on exposing abuse in hockey
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Why taking the knee is still needed
Sat 23 Oct 2021
Why taking the knee at sporting events still has a significant impact
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'The Afghanistan team transformed me'
Sat 16 Oct 2021
Kelly Lindsey on her time as Afghan women's football head coach
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Allegations of abuse in women's football
Sat 9 Oct 2021
Former player Ciara McCormack on the allegations that have rocked women's football
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"Golf saved me, twice"
Sat 2 Oct 2021
Pro golfer Ken Green on how the sport saved him, in the face of unimaginable trauma
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'If not me, then who?' Tiara Brown sues the police
Sat 25 Sep 2021
Professional boxer and officer Tiara Brown on suing the police department she worked for
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A glimpse into the future of Sport
Sat 18 Sep 2021
We hear from two organisations attempting to change the face of sport as we know it
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How Sport helped America to heal: 9/11 20 years on
Sat 11 Sep 2021
The role that Sport plays in helping to rebuild the lives of those affected by 9/11
