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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One player, one legal case and the future of Women's football in Argentina
Sat 16 Feb 2019
Maca Sanchez is suing the Football Federation because they don't support women's football
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Helping Hakeem al-Araibi
Sat 9 Feb 2019
We hear the effort to help free footballer Hakeem al-Araibi from a Thai jail
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Super Bowl LIII : Los Angeles Rams v the New England Patriots.
Sat 2 Feb 2019
The New England Patriots, at Super Bowl for a third successive year, take on the LA Rams.
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Kurt Landauer: The Father of Modern day Bayern Munich
Sat 26 Jan 2019
The story of Kurt Landauer, the longest serving president of Bayern Munich
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'Our Voices Will be Heard'
Sat 19 Jan 2019
Sexual abuse allegations in Afghanistan football are 'encouraging people to come forward'
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Student Athlete: Pride, Passion but no Payment
Sat 5 Jan 2019
College sport in America is a billion dollar business but the athletes don't earn a penny
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Sportshour 2018
Sat 29 Dec 2018
Caroline Barker looks back at the best Sportshour stories from the past twelve months
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The Business of Football
Sat 22 Dec 2018
How football developed into a competition on and off the pitch.
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The Transgender Winner: a Knockout Moment for Boxing
Sat 15 Dec 2018
Boxer Patricio Manuel reflects on his first professional win since transitioning.
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Sexism in the Spotlight
Sat 8 Dec 2018
We reflect on Ada Hegerberg becoming the first female Ballon d'Or winner
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The Tale of Two Showdowns
Sat 1 Dec 2018
We preview Wilder v Fury & how the other fight of the century took 20 days to be decided.
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Farewell to The Davis Cup as we know it
Sat 24 Nov 2018
After 118 historic years, the Davis Cup is changing, we find out why and how.
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Dreaming of Glory in Ghana
Sat 17 Nov 2018
We're in Accra, celebrating women's sport ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations
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How the US sanctions on Iran Will Affect Women's Football
Sat 10 Nov 2018
Football coach Katayoun Khosrowyar says the US and Iran are like a married couple arguing
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Together with Leicester - A Show of Solidarity
Sat 3 Nov 2018
Football will pay tribute to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on Saturday.
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Should Softball play hardball over its future?
Sat 27 Oct 2018
Limited money and fewer teams, how does women's softball move forward?
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The Man who brought down Lance Armstrong
Sat 20 Oct 2018
Floyd Landis talks about his new cycling team which is sponsored by his cannabis company
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The Power of the Protest
Sat 13 Oct 2018
Tommie Smith tells us about the power of protest 50 years after the “black power salute”.
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Is Spectator Safety in Golf Below Par?
Sat 6 Oct 2018
We explore how golf can protect fans after Corine Remande lost her eye at the Ryder Cup.
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Is it time for a Mixed Ryder Cup?
Sat 29 Sep 2018
We explore the idea that teams should be made up of men and women at the Ryder Cup.
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Will WADA Regret Reinstating Rusada?
Sat 22 Sep 2018
Russian athletes could compete on the international stage after doping ban lifted.
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Cracking Down on Football
Sat 15 Sep 2018
We're in Nicaragua, where civil unrest and government crackdowns disrupt football
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Is Kaepernick 'just doing it' his way?
Sat 8 Sep 2018
Is Colin Kaepernick's latest deal a PR stunt or a forward step for social justice?
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Is Kaepernick 'just doing it' his way?
Sat 8 Sep 2018
Is Colin Kaepernick's latest deal a PR stunt or a step forward for social justice?
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Humans vs Hormones
Sat 1 Sep 2018
Caster Semenya is to fight a female classification rule imposed by the IAAF.
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Football's new e-scout?
Sat 18 Aug 2018
Just how is technology helping the next generation of young footballers?
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Disconnected Reconnected?
Sat 4 Aug 2018
What does national identity mean for sports' fans in modern day multicultural society?
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Tour de Force for a Women’s Tour de France
Sat 28 Jul 2018
We join Des Elles au Velo as they push for a complete Tour de France for women.