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How It All Played Out

Unearth sport"s greatest moments with broadcaster Mark Pougatch and journalist Paul Hayward, as they unravel the drama behind defining moments in sporting history - from triumphs and controversies to the twists that changed the game forever. With expert insight and a sharp eye for the untold detail, this is the inside track on sport’s biggest stories. New episodes drop every Tuesday, with bonus episodes each Thursday diving into the bizarre and brilliant forgotten corners of sport - from golf on

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56:12

Seoul 1988: Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis And The Drama Of...

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2025/07/28

"I just don't think they're doing it without drugs"In the scorching heat of Seoul during the 1988 Olympic Games, the world watched as two titans of track and field prepared to battle for gold in the men’s 100m final. Carl Lewis - the outspoken American faced off against Ben Johnson, the quiet Canadian powerhouse and world record holder. What followed wasn’t just the fastest race ever run - it was the most controversial in Olympic history.In this episode of How It All Played Out, hosts Mark Pougatch

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16:44

EMERGENCY EPISODE: ENGLAND'S LIONESSES WIN EURO 2025

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2025/07/28

It's home, again! In this special episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward celebrate England's Lionesses' thrilling Euro 2025 victory. Sarina Wiegman's squad conquered Europe for the second time asking, being the first senior international British football team to lift a trophy on foreign soil. From the heroics of Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton and Michelle Agyemang to the tactical masterclass on offer with quality subsitions The Lionesses did it again - and the world was

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22:09

The Greatest Sport Films Of All Time

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2025/07/24

In this episode of How It All Played Out, sports broadcaster Mark Pougatch and award-winning journalist Paul Hayward reveal their all-time favourite sports films - and why everyone should watch them.From the gritty realism of The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke, to football drama The Damned United, the World War II classic The Great Escape, and Asif Kapadia’s stunning documentary Diego Maradona, this episode is packed with must-watch recommendations for sports and movie lovers alike.Plus, there’s a

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43:36

Victims of Genius: The Sports Stars Overshadowed by...

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2025/07/22

For every sporting legend, there's someone on the receiving end of their brilliance.Maradona, Shane Warne, Pete Sampras, Johan Cruyff - all icons whose talent truly lit up the world. But what about those who stood in their shadow? The ones left stunned, outclassed, or simply embarrassed by being on the wrong side of a moment of magic.In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward look and at some of sport’s most unforgettable highlights, shining a light on the athletes who,

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18:18

The Scandal Of The World Conker Championships

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2025/07/17

Sport is no stranger to scandal but few events mix chaos and tradition quite like the World Conker Championships.Is it really a sport? Is there a secret technique? And just how far will some go to claim victory with the perfect nut?In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward dive into the quirky, competitive world of conkers — exploring its surprising history, the art (and science) of the swing, and how to win fair and square…or not in some cases.Remember to follow or

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43:30

The Fight For Football: How The F.A Banned Women's...

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2025/07/14

"Football is quite unsuitable for females and ought not to be encouraged"On Boxing Day 1920, more than 50,000 fans packed into Goodison Park to watch a football match between Dick, Kerr Ladies and St Helens Ladies - raising funds for wounded World War One soldiers . It was the largest crowd ever recorded for a women’s football game in England, a record that would stand for over 90 years.The Dick, Kerr Ladies, a team formed by workers from a Preston munitions factory, featured 15-year-old sensation

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20:01

Jesse Owens: The Man Who Broke 4 World Records In 45...

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2025/07/10

Achieving a single world record is remarkable. Breaking multiple, in under an hour, is the stuff of legend. But in 1935, Jesse Owens did exactly that.In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward revisit one of the most extraordinary moments in sports history. They explore how Owens, battling injury, fatigue, and a deeply divided society, delivered a performance that defied belief and redefined greatness.Join us as we unpack the legacy of a man who didn’t just outrun his

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44:07

Was The Battle Of The Sexes Fixed? The Story Of...

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2025/07/08

"No one wants to pay to watch you birds play"Travel back to September 1973 in this episode of How It All Played as Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward look at one of the most infamous tennis matches to ever take place - The Battle of the Sexes between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.More than 50 years on, this is a tale that encompasses equal pay, equitable treatment and women's rights on the one hand, whilst on the other, an inveterate showman and addicted gambler with friends in shady places who was

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22:01

Football's Craziest Red Cards

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2025/07/03

We all lose our cool sometimes—but this takes it to another level.In this bonus episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward head to Argentina to revisit the infamous football match that saw a staggering 36 red cards handed out. Yes, thirty-six.From that chaotic clash to some of the most jaw-dropping dismissals in football history including Zidane’s headbutt, Jens Lehmann’s Champions League madness and Wayne Rooney’s World Cup moment, the pair explore the wildest reasons players

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52:41

Bodyline: How The Ashes Became A Diplomatic Nightmare

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2025/07/01

"If we don't beat you, we'll knock your bloody blocks off"As soon as a sport star reaches Mount Olympus, you can guarantee that somebody is waiting in the wings to bring them crashing back down to earth. Fair or foul, an opponent will find any means to defeat a rival, restricting them from their usual tactics and well drilled gameplay.In one of the most bitter and controversial Ashes series ever played, England set their sights on cricketing legend Don Bradman. Their method? A brutal, calculated

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18:46

Sports Fashion And The Reason Tennis Players Wear...

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2025/06/26

From a sport historians to fashionistas, In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward read an intriguing email from listener Scott, who claims to know why tennis players flip their collars up. But does the theory hold up?The pair also discuss other sporting attire, exploring how and why certain garments are used in the way they are. And they give their honest opinion on England's grey Euro 96 kit. Remember to follow or subscribe and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love

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54:04

Was Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier the Greatest Rivalry...

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2025/06/24

"Sit down son, it's all over. No one will ever forget what you did here today"In part two of this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward cover the last two fights in the legendary trilogy between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. From the buildup to Super Fight II to the searing heat and savage intensity of the Thrilla in Manila, they explore the bitter rivalry, racial tensions, and raw physical toll that made this clash more than just a boxing match—it was a war.Step into the

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18:32

This History Of Rugby's Wooden Spoon Award

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2025/06/19

Commiserations to last place. With Wales getting the Wooden Spoon for two years running in the Six Nations, Mark and Paul discuss how and why the 'prize' came about and they also talk NFL with the Mr. Irrelevant award.Remember to follow or subscribe and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: howitallplayedout@global.com Executive Producer: Adem WatermanHead of Podcasts, Factual: Al RiddellVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global

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43:00

Was Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier the Greatest Rivalry...

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2025/06/17

"If we were twins in the belly of our mama, I'd reach over and strangle him"Sport is all about debate. Who is the best, who is the most famous and who has had the most impact? Many would say that Muhammad Ali is the greatest figure in sport, but you could argue that he’s one half of the greatest rivalry in world sport of all time as well with Joe Frazier.In this episode of How It All Played Out Mark and Paul start in 1964 to understand how these two boxing titans became who they were and how their

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19:09

The Man Who Played Golf On The Moon

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2025/06/12

We're used to seeing sports being played in 60,000 seat stadiums under humongous flood lights with a roaring crowd. But did you know astronaut Alan Shepard once played golf on the moon?Join Mark and Paul in this bonus episode of How It All Played Out as they find out about some of the more unusual places humans have played sport. From the trenches of World War I, river football in the Cotswolds and cricket down a mine in the Lake District. Remember to follow or subscribe and give us a 5 star review

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47:25

Ice Skating's Biggest Scandal - Tonya Harding And The...

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2025/06/10

“Few Tears, No Blood as Snow White Beats Poison Dwarf”Sport is fueled by rivalries. They are rooted in religion, social class, bitterness and some in plain jealousy. Think Revie vs Clough, Ali vs Frazier or Senna vs Prost.In this episode of How It All Played Out Mark and Paul travel to a cold, damp America in 1994 where figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is exiting the ice after a routine practice session. She's warming up for the US National Championships, expecting to qualify for the Winter Olympics

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20:10

Football In The Winter! BUT WHY?

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2025/06/05

It doesn't really make sense, does it? Football in the rain, hail, and snow. Why not in the lovely summer months? Surely the Premier League would look glorious in the sun. But there are reasons why the Brits play in December & January, and we can blame the private school system.Join Mark and Paul in this bonus episode ofHow It All Played Outas they find out the why we play football in the winter, and how it came about.Remember to follow or subscribe and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to

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47:10

Who Kidnapped Shergar? The Mystery of the World’s...

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2025/06/03

"Is he in?"For this episode ofHow It All Played Out, Mark and Paul travel to the home of Head Groom Jim Fitzgerald on a stormy night in County Kildare in the Republic of Ireland and investigate one of the most shocking stories from the 1980s - The kidnapping of racehorse Shergar.This story involves the IRA, a ransom of 2 million pounds and a mystery that is still to be solved.From masked gunmen with submachine guns, fraud, rumours, Irish country policemen and three leading journalists being flown to

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21:02

Baffling Cricket Terms

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2025/05/29

What is deep backward point or a third man? And does the term 'Silly point' make sense?Join Mark and Paul in this bonus episode ofHow It All Played Outand find out why cricket fielding positions are called what they are.Remember to follow or subscribe and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us:howitallplayedout@global.com Executive Producer: Adem WatermanHead of Podcasts, Factual: Al RiddellVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global

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