Not by the Playbook

The podcast which seeks out the most incredible and inspirational stories from sportspeople and athletes around the world.

World Service,493 episodes

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The 5G helmet that could revolutionise American Football for deaf players
Find out how a 5G helmet is helping the coach communicate in a way unthinkable before.
28 Oct 2023,27 mins
The man born with no arms and an inspirational 15 year journey to pitch at every MLB stadium
Tom Willis was born without arms and has now thrown a pitch at all 30 MLB stadiums
21 Oct 2023,29 mins
Cricket's big one: India v Pakistan
Why this is the most keenly contested cricketing rivalry of them all
14 Oct 2023,27 mins
India v Pakistan: The most complex rivalry in the world
Sportshour hear from both sides on what makes the rivalry so significant
11 Oct 2023,35 mins
From wickets and wides to tackles and tries
Namibia's Rudie van Vuuren, the only man to compete in the cricket AND rugby World Cups
07 Oct 2023,28 mins
Rylee Foster is 'braver' following a near-fatal car accident
Goalkeeper Rylee Foster discusses returning to football after a near-fatal car accident.
30 Sep 2023,29 mins
UFC star Themba Gorimbo: from diamond fields to The Rock
How Themba Gorimbo's story of struggle led Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to buy him a house
23 Sep 2023,34 mins
Soften Up Hard Lad
The artist and football fan challenge the sports aggressively macho culture
16 Sep 2023,23 mins
A World Cup to remember?
How Wales' Alix Popham has no recollection of playing at two Rugby Union World Cups
09 Sep 2023,29 mins
The mother of all challenges
Olympic gold winner Jess Learmonth ahead of becoming a mum and eyeing up the Paris Games
02 Sep 2023,27 mins
Champions who make a mark
We're at the World Athletics Championships, plus why you couldn't buy a Mary Earps jersey
26 Aug 2023,28 mins
Women's World Cup final
We preview the Women's World Cup final between England and Spain
19 Aug 2023,38 mins
The veterinarian surgeon turned world cycling champion
The veterinarian surgeon turned world cycling champion
12 Aug 2023,22 mins
Sportshour at the Netball World Cup
The impact of the Netball World Cup, being held in Africa for the first time
05 Aug 2023,49 mins
The World Cup continues
As the World Cup continues we look at the drama behind the scenes in the French camp
29 Jul 2023,42 mins
The World Cup finals finally arrives
Meeting some of the character on and off the field at the Women's World Cup
22 Jul 2023,27 mins
Wimbledon Winner
What does it take to be a winner at Wimbledon? We find out the secrets to SW19 success
15 Jul 2023,65 mins
Keeping the Wimbledon dream alive
How The Ukrainian tennis project is helping one player realise her Wimbledon dream
08 Jul 2023,28 mins
The arm-wrestling champion of Africa
We speak to three-time African arm-wrestling champion Grace Mintah.
01 Jul 2023,30 mins
Is AI the future of sports commentary?
Is a new era of sports commentary being ushered in as AI is used for Athletics updates.
24 Jun 2023,32 mins
The clashes for the Ashes
There's no contest quite like the Ashes - one of the most fearsome sporting rivalries.
17 Jun 2023,34 mins
Champions League final: Providing hope to Turkish people
Emine Hatun Mechaal says the Champions League final gives hope after Turkey's earthquake
10 Jun 2023,27 mins
Two major football finals and Frankie’s farewell at Epsom
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
03 Jun 2023,49 mins
Why NFL's Philadelphia Eagles sports bra pledge is so important for girls' sport
Hear how Philadelphia Eagles have boosted girls' confidence out on the field.
27 May 2023,33 mins
Carl Ikeme on finding Mixed Martial Arts following leukemia and the end of his football career
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme discusses his move into mixed martial arts
20 May 2023,32 mins
Tallinn calling: Former Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan on his role with Eurovision
Ragnar Klavan chats about being the Estonian spokesperson at Eurovision and Liverpool FC
13 May 2023,41 mins
King Charles III: The Gary Neville of polo
King Charles III's former polo captain Julian Hipwood shares his memories.
06 May 2023,33 mins
Viswanathan Anand and the art of chess commentary
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
29 Apr 2023,35 mins
Saviour 'Salvador' and World Transplant Games success
Eryn Mathewson's inspirational story from the World Transplant Games.
22 Apr 2023,31 mins
The environmental footballer: William Troost-Ekong
Footballer William Troost-Ekong tells us how his transfer to Serie A was carbon neutral.
15 Apr 2023,30 mins