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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FA Cup third round: Dare to dream
Sat 9 Jan 2021
We preview some of the biggest ties in the third round of the FA Cup
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The Jim Thorpe Story
Boxing Day 2020
We explore the life of the American Indian who was the star of the 1912 Olympics.
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鈥淚t鈥檚 much more than being a race car driver鈥� 鈥� Nascar racer Bubba Wallace on finding his voice
Sat 19 Dec 2020
Bubba Wallace on a turbulent 2020 & racing for the Michael Jordan owned team in 2021
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Tiara Brown on quitting the police: 'Enough was enough'
Sat 12 Dec 2020
Unbeaten professional boxer Tiara Brown on her decision to resign from the police.
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鈥淎t some point you start sinking like a rock鈥� 鈥� Alenka Artnik
Sat 5 Dec 2020
Alenka Artnik set a new world record by freediving 374 feet below the Red Sea surface
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Memories of the magical Maradona
Sat 28 Nov 2020
We hear some very special memories of Diego Maradona - who has passed away aged 60.
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The man behind the hat: Meet Cam Newton's headwear designer
Sat 21 Nov 2020
We talk to the designer behind New England Patriots Quarterback Cam Newton's iconic hats
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'The business of boxing is systematically built against females' 鈥� Heather Hardy
Sat 14 Nov 2020
Former world champion Heather Hardy reveals the realities of making a living from boxing
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鈥淚 100% believe there are more people that want to see us unite than there are to divide鈥� 鈥� Seth Gottesdiener
Sat 7 Nov 2020
Seth Gottesdiener has been cycling across the USA to gauge the mood of his nation in 2020
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'There are a lot of moments where this is still terrifying' 鈥� Danell Leyva
Sat 31 Oct 2020
Former gymnast Danell Leyva on how he revealed his sexuality on National Coming Out Day
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Australia Grand Final Weekend
Sat 24 Oct 2020
We hear about both the men's and women's NRL Grand Finals.
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鈥淵ou may end up being killed鈥� 鈥� Kenyan footballer on defying drug gangs
Sat 17 Oct 2020
Jacob Viera was almost killed by a Tanzanian gang after he refused to be a drugs mule.
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'It's not about hitting new milestones as a female' 鈥� Joy Neville on making history
Sat 10 Oct 2020
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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鈥淎merica is divided because Americans think it鈥檚 divided鈥� 鈥� Seth Gottesdiener
Sat 3 Oct 2020
LA gym owner Seth Gottesdiener is cycling across America to assess the mood of his nation
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Madison Hammond: I didn鈥檛 think I鈥檇 be the first anything in sport
Sat 26 Sep 2020
She is the first Native American woman to sign a professional contract with a NWSL club
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Tiara Brown: No one in my family wanted me to be a police officer
Sat 19 Sep 2020
Tiara Brown discusses balancing life as a black athlete and police officer in the USA.
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What is life like in a sporting bio-bubble?
Sat 12 Sep 2020
Elly Oldroyd presents the programme from inside the cricket bio-bubble at Old Trafford.
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American Football and the Women's Super League returns
Sat 5 Sep 2020
We speak to Manchester City player Janine Beckie about the start of the WSL.
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The week the sporting world took action
Sat 29 Aug 2020
This week on Sportshour, we take a look at the boycott of sports in the US.
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"I cried watching the film鈥� 鈥� McFadden on Rising Phoenix
Sat 22 Aug 2020
17 time Paralympic medallist Tatyana McFadden on a new documentary on the Games.
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Will there be any college football this fall?
Sat 15 Aug 2020
Sportshour talks college football after two of the game's major conferences are cancelled
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"I asked myself 鈥榠f it鈥檚 not me, then who is it?鈥欌��
Sat 8 Aug 2020
Farid Noori's hopes of being the first Afghanistan mountain biker at the Olympics.
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The NBA returns with LeBron James looking 'in his prime'
Sat 1 Aug 2020
London Lions star DeAndre Liggins on the return of the NBA and his friend LeBron James
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Major League Baseball's first female on-field coach
Sat 25 Jul 2020
Alyssa Nakken discusses becoming the first woman to coach on field in an MLB game
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Washington's NFL team agree to change their name
Sat 18 Jul 2020
We discuss the Washington Redskins decision to change their controversial name and logo.
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The return of international cricket and one man's road to recovery
Sat 11 Jul 2020
We travel to Southampton where England face the West Indies
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Derby day - 'The greatest flat race in the world'
Sat 4 Jul 2020
We are at the Derby ahead of the 241st event and go to Wimbledon to visit Rufus the Hawk
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Premier League dreams come true after 30 years of waiting
Sat 27 Jun 2020
We look at Liverpool's incredible season and their first top-division title in 30 years.
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The Premier League is back and Black Lives Matter
Sat 20 Jun 2020
We look at the return of the Premier League and the Black Lives Matter movement's impact
