Not by the Playbook Podcast
The podcast which seeks out the most incredible and inspirational stories from sportspeople and athletes around the world.
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.
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 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 Âé¶¹Éç World Service every Saturday at 0900 GMT, or find it as a podcast wherever you get your Âé¶¹Éç podcasts.
Episodes to download
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Shrovetide football: England's Medieval Game
Sat 13 Feb 2016
Sarah Mulkerrins takes part in a 1000 year-old sporting tradition and more.
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Super Bowl at 50: More Than Just a Game
Sat 6 Feb 2016
The historical and cultural significance of America's greatest game
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The Brain Game
Sat 30 Jan 2016
Where will new research into concussion leave some of the world's most popular sports?
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Bowled Over
Sat 23 Jan 2016
How cricketer Ashley Giles almost lost his wife to a brain tumour and what happened next
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Sorry St. Louis - the Rams Are Heading for LA!
Sat 16 Jan 2016
We are in St. Louis as the city’s American football franchise leaves for Los Angeles
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From Olympic finalist to Las Vegas escort
Sat 9 Jan 2016
How Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton went from Olympic athlete to Las Vegas call girl
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Sportshour: On the Road
Sat 2 Jan 2016
We look back at two of the big sporting events we brought you the show from in 2015
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Sportshour: Our Pick of 2015
Boxing Day 2015
The best of Sportshour in 2015. Sometimes serious, sometimes quirky, always interesting!
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Football, Fatherhood and the Future
Sat 19 Dec 2015
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo gives us an insight into his life off the pitch
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The Olympic Nightmare
Sat 12 Dec 2015
As the Rio Olympics near we explore some city's police methods and their deadly effects
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The X Factor for Sprinters
Sat 5 Dec 2015
Nigeria's Got Talent, and Top Sprinter Genesis aims to find it.
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Olympic Dream Turns to Nightmare
Sat 28 Nov 2015
Despite being crowned African champions, South Africa's hockey teams won't be going to Rio
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Wembley's Way
Sat 21 Nov 2015
We look at the significance of an emotional night at Wembley following the Paris attacks.
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How Sport is Helping Ebola survivors
Sat 7 Nov 2015
The role sport plays in rehabilitating survivors of Ebola in Sierra Leone and Liberia
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The Rugby World Cap
Sat 31 Oct 2015
For safety, should all rugby players be forced to wear scrum caps?
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Still Fighting For Kiyan
Sat 24 Oct 2015
Mark Prince the 46 year old boxer back in the ring in memory of his murdered son Kiyan.
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Footballer by Day, Maths Genius by Night
Sat 17 Oct 2015
Baltimore Ravens' John Urschel explains how he juggles being a maths genius and the NFL
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How Kop's Klopp Can Get to the Top
Sat 10 Oct 2015
The 5 things Liverpool's new manager Jurgen Klopp needs to succeed!
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Ultimate Fighting Championship: Unfit for Children?
Sat 3 Oct 2015
Is Mixed Martial Arts too violent?
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A Real Sporting Sacrifice
Sat 26 Sep 2015
Why motocross star Adrienne Cooper gave up a kidney and career to save a 10 year old boy.
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The Worldwide Webb-Ellis
Sat 19 Sep 2015
We celebrate the start of the world's third biggest sporting event, the rugby World Cup
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Bricking it!
Sat 12 Sep 2015
The man on a mission to create every football stadium in the UK out of Lego
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Refugees Welcome
Sat 5 Sep 2015
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
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Still No Justice for Ebosse
Sat 22 Aug 2015
A year on from the killing of footballer Albert Ebosse why has there been no justice?
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IAAF: In An Awful Fix?
Sat 15 Aug 2015
A dark cloud hangs over athletics governing body. So what is wrong with the IAAF?
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Goodes Grief
Sat 8 Aug 2015
Why Australian Rules football is again at the centre of a debate on racial intergration.
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Howdy Cowboy!
Sat 18 Jul 2015
Calgary Stampede Rodeo: Celebration of athletic endeavour or outdated cruelty to animals?
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Canada: The Women's World Cup and Beyond
Sat 4 Jul 2015
Ahead of the Women's World Cup final, we explore some remarkable Canadian sport stories
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Harry Potter and the President’s Swing
Sat 18 Feb 2017
We discuss if golf and politics really mix and learn more about the sport of Quidditch.
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Snooker, Sex and Soho
Sat 19 Nov 2016
The weeks stories from the middle of the Pacific to the heart of London's porn industry.