Don’t Tell Me The Score

By BBC Radio 4

What's Don’t Tell Me The Score about?

What can sport teach us about life and how best to live it? Each week Simon Mundie sits down with an expert and uses sport to answer life’s big questions.

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Don’t Tell Me The Score episodes:

03.25.2021
DTMTS Lessons: Simon Mundie
What has Simon Mundie learnt from the DTMTS journey so far? This is the last episode on BBC Sounds, before Simon takes DTMTS off to pastures new. The series will continue on all non-BBC platforms from the end of April. Over...
03.18.2021
A philosophy of sport: Rupert Spira
What the experience of flow in sport may reveal about the nature of reality. One theme that has arisen time and again with sportspeople on DTMTS is the experience of flow: when we lose ourselves in whatever it is that...
03.11.2021
When winning isn't winning: John Neal
When does an obsession with winning become unhealthy? John Neal is head of coach development at the England and Wales cricket board, and he has extensive experience as a performance psychologist, within rugby, football and cricket. He has also worked...
03.04.2021
Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman
Why emotional intelligence can be more important than IQ. Daniel Goleman is an internationally known psychologist and author of the best-selling book, "Emotional Intelligence". EQ is about understanding ourselves better, managing our own emotions, and using empathy to better understand...
02.25.2021
Self-acceptance: Billy Monger
The power of accepting yourself and letting go of the need for approval. Billy Monger is a racing driver who was critically injured in a crash at Donington in 2017. He had both his legs amputated, but was back behind...
02.18.2021
Character: Bill Beswick
Bill Beswick is one of the world's best respected sports psychologists. He worked at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson during the club's dominant reign. Roy Keane and Gary Neville are among those who have credited Bill with making a...
02.11.2021
Kindness: Dr David Hamilton
How being kind can positively impact our health, relationships and the world around us. Dr David Hamilton has a PhD in organic chemistry and spent four years at one of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies, where he became fascinated with...
02.04.2021
Valuing People: Nigel Pearson
Appreciating people for who they are – not just for what they do. Nigel Pearson has managed Southampton, Hull, Derby, Watford and Leicester in his time. He was in charge just before Claudio Ranieri came in and led the team...
01.28.2021
Calming the voice in our head: Ethan Kross
Harnessing the power of the conscious mind and calming our inner chatter. Ethan Kross is an award winning psychologist and neuroscientist. His fascinating new book is called "Chatter: The Voice in our head, why it matters and how to harness...
01.21.2021
Perception: Tatyana McFadden
Choosing an empowering narrative to handle whatever comes your way. Tatyana McFadden is arguably the world's best female wheelchair racer of all time. She was born with spina bifida, and spent the first six years of her life in a...
01.14.2021
Exploration: Jos Buttler MBE
Exploring your own limits and trusting your own judgement with the England cricketer and World Cup winner. Jos Buttler is one of the most destructive batters in the sport. He plays for England in all forms of the game, is...
01.07.2021
How our environment shapes us: John McAvoy
Lessons from the ex-armed robber reformed through sport. John McAvoy spent ten years in some of the UK's highest security prisons, having grown up around some of the most notorious criminals in the country. He even chose to spend a...
12.31.2020
Connection: Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Exploring why human connection is so vital to our wellbeing. Dr Chatterjee is a physician, author, TV presenter and podcaster, who has explored this topic in depth. People who are lonely are significantly likely to die earlier, and social isolation...
12.24.2020
Choking under pressure: Mark Williams
Exploring why pressure causes a dramatic drop off in performance, with Mark Williams. He is one of the most published scientists in the world when it comes to identifying talent identification and developing skill, and has co-authored "The Best: How...
12.17.2020
Teams: Frances Houghton MBE
How to create a successful team culture and thrive within it. Frances Houghton competed at five Olympic Games, winning three silver medals. She was also a four-time World Champion. Over the course of her two decades in the British rowing...
12.10.2020
Courage: Ollie Ollerton
Being willing to throw yourself into something without any guarantee of a successful outcome. Ollie Ollerton is a former Special Forces soldier turned TV star and author. He passed the SAS's gruelling six-month selection process – testing his physical and...
12.03.2020
Goals: Tim Don
How to set goals with the Ironman world record holder. In 2017, Tim Don was in the shape of his life as he headed to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. He had broken the world record earlier that year...
11.26.2020
Perspective: Anne Keothavong
How our experiences inform how we see the world, with GB's Fed Cup captain. Anne Keothavong was formerly Britain's number one ranked tennis player, but her route into the sport was anything but typical. Her parents are from Laos in...
11.19.2020
Obsession: Adam Peaty
What it takes to become one of the greatest athletes on the planet with Adam Peaty – the 2016 Olympic Champion, an eight-time World Champion, a twelve-time European Champion and a three-time Commonwealth Champion. He has broken world records twelve...
11.12.2020
Visualisation: Sir Nick Faldo
How to harness the power of your imagination to achieve success, with Britain's greatest ever golfer. Sir Nick Faldo spent 97 weeks as the world number one and won six majors, three at The Open and three at The Masters,...
11.05.2020
Making things happen: Maurice Hamilton
The art of creating opportunities and turning dreams into reality. Maurice Hamilton is a Formula One legend, albeit not for his skill behind the wheel but as one of the sport's greatest authors. He's been part of the sport since...
10.29.2020
The art of selling: Eddie Hearn
Why sales is an important life skill and how to get better at it, with top sports promoter Eddie Hearn. Eddie is now the managing director of Matchroom Sports, but he cut his teeth in the world of double-glazing. He's...
10.22.2020
Self-reflection: Jamie Peacock
The value of observing and evaluating yourself in order to grow as a person. Jamie Peacock is one of rugby league's greatest ever players. He captained both England and Great Britain and is one of the most successful players in...
10.14.2020
Embracing discomfort: Wim Hof
How to become more resilient - with the "Iceman" Wim Hof. Wim has numerous records to his name, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in just his shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle in bare feet and standing in...
10.08.2020
Beliefs: Helen Davis
How our beliefs and perceptions shape how we experience ourselves and the world. Helen Davis is a sports psychologist who has worked with a number of top athletes, including previous DTMTS guest Lucy Gossage. The key understanding explored in this...
09.30.2020
Confidence: Sir Chris Hoy
Why having self-doubt is normal and how preparation and perspective are key. Sir Chris Hoy won six Olympic gold medals during his dazzling cycling career, and he was World Champion 11 times. He was inspired to take up the sport...
09.23.2020
Vulnerable conversations: Emile Heskey
The importance of having open and understanding conversations. Emile won 62 England caps, playing in three World Cups and Euro 2004. He started his career at his hometown club Leicester, before making a multi-million pound move to Liverpool in 2000....
09.17.2020
Knowing yourself: Damon Hill
Resolving complicated feelings, recognising patterns and understanding yourself better with the 1996 Formula One World Champion. When Damon Hill secured the F1 Championship, he ensured that he and his father Graham Hill entered the record books as the first father-and-son...
09.10.2020
Always learning: Nigel Adkins
Seeing life as an opportunity for constant and never-ending learning and growth. Nigel Adkins has managed several top football teams in his time, but he's best known for working wonders at Southampton. He secured back-to-back promotions from League One up...
09.03.2020
Passion: Scott Lloyd
How doing what you love can lead to unexpected places – with the head of British tennis. Scott comes from one of the original British tennis dynasties; his uncle John was an Australian Open finalist and top ten player, and...
08.27.2020
Circadian rhythms: Professor Satchin Panda
How our circadian rhythms impact our athletic performance, mood and overall health. Dr Panda is Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences in California – and a leading expert in the field. He argues that developing a robust circadian...
08.20.2020
Self-talk: Lucy Gossage
Exploring the stories we tell ourselves and the impact they can have on our lives – with triathlete and cancer doctor Lucy Gossage. Lucy is now retired from professional racing but during her athletic career she was a 13-time Ironman...
08.13.2020
One step at a time: James Golding
How small actions can lead to amazing outcomes - with cancer survivor and cycling world record holder James Golding. In his 20s - James was given just a 5% chance of survival while being treated for an aggressive form...
08.06.2020
Persistence: Ade Adepitan
The power of sticking with something and refusing to give up - with TV presenter and wheelchair basketball star Ade Adepitan. Ade contracted polio when he was just 15 months old while living in Nigeria – which prompted his...
07.29.2020
Psychological Fear: Dr. Pippa Grange
Understanding the cost of fear and how to face and replace it - with the former England football psychologist, who was credited with helping transform the team at the 2018 World Cup. Pippa explains the difference between 'in the moment...
07.23.2020
Service: Dan Pfaff
Finding joy and meaning in serving others with the legendary Olympic coach. During Dan's career, he has coached 49 Olympians, including nine medallists and five World Record holders. He helped Greg Rutherford win long jump gold at London 2012 and...
07.16.2020
Determination: Cal Crutchlow
Determination can trump talent according to MotoGP star Cal Crutchlow. In 2016, Cal became the first Brit in 35 years to win a race in MotoGP – the premier motorcycle racing world championship. He says the key ingredient in his...
07.09.2020
The trouble with winning: Cath Bishop
Why our obsession with 'winners' and 'winning at all costs' is holding us back, with Cath Bishop – a three-time Olympic rower who won silver at Athens in 2004. She was also a diplomat and is now a business coach...
07.01.2020
Positivity: Frankie Dettori
The importance of a positive outlook in achieving success, with the legendary Italian jockey. Frankie Dettori says he aims to be in a positive frame of mind every time he leaves the house, which has contributed to his remarkable longevity....
06.25.2020
Deliberate practice: Anders Ericsson
How to get better at almost anything by practising like an expert. Anders Ericsson, who sadly died recently, was Professor of Psychology at Florida State University. Anders spent decades studying elite performers across a number of fields including sport, music...
06.18.2020
Power of emotion: Mel Marshall
Using emotion, vulnerability and connection to fuel powerful performances. Mel Marshall is a former world number one swimmer turned coach. She’s been coaching Adam Peaty since he was 14 and Adam is one of the greatest swimmers of all time...
06.11.2020
Work ethic: David Coulthard
Developing a work ethic and being efficient with F1 legend David Coulthard. David spent 15 seasons in Formula One, taking 13 Grand Prix victories and 62 podium finishes. After retiring, he deftly transitioned into being a commentator, pundit and entrepreneur....
06.04.2020
Managing people: Sam Allardyce
Getting the best out of people by treating them as individuals with the former England manager, Sam Allardyce. Sam has had a long and successful career in football, first as a player and then as a manager. Many players who were...
05.28.2020
Mental Health: Sir John Kirwan
How to go from surviving to thriving with All Black legend and mental health advocate Sir John Kirwan. John is one of the greatest rugby union players of all time, but it's his work around mental health that led to...
05.21.2020
Adaptability: Leon Smith
Being adaptable to people, circumstances and environments with Leon Smith, the head of men's tennis at the LTA and the captain who helped deliver the Davis Cup to Britain in 2015, something that was inconceivable just a few years previously....
05.14.2020
Unlimited: KSI
Believing in yourself and living without self-imposed limits - with social media sensation turned pro boxer and rapper, KSI. KSI has over 21 million YouTube subscribers and his videos have been viewed six billion times. He has a social media reach...
05.07.2020
Reflecting: Goldie Sayers
Taking the time to reflect on your life and where you are heading with Olympic medalist Goldie Sayers. Goldie was Britain's top javelin thrower who won a medal at the 2008 games, but injury just before London 2012 robbed her of...
05.01.2020
Stoicism: Ryan Holiday
How to use the ancient Greek philosophy of stoicism to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, with author Ryan Holiday. Ryan has written a number of best-selling books on stoicism, including The Obstacle is the Way, which has become a favourite with...
04.28.2020
Balance: Laura Muir
How to balance competing demands on your time with top British athlete and qualified vet Laura Muir. Laura is Britain's top middle-distance runner and Scotland's top female athlete who was considered a great prospect for a medal at this year's Olympics...
04.21.2020
Perspective: Ed Jackson
Why adversity can be a blessing in disguise, with walking quadriplegic Ed Jackson. Ed was a professional rugby player whose career was cut short when he broke his neck diving into a shallow swimming pool. Ed nearly died and was told...

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Don’t Tell Me The Score episodes:

DTMTS Lessons: Simon Mundie

A philosophy of sport: Rupert Spira

When winning isn't winning: John Neal

Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman

Self-acceptance: Billy Monger

Character: Bill Beswick

Kindness: Dr David Hamilton

Valuing People: Nigel Pearson

Calming the voice in our head: Ethan Kross

Perception: Tatyana McFadden

Exploration: Jos Buttler MBE

How our environment shapes us: John McAvoy

Connection: Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Choking under pressure: Mark Williams

Teams: Frances Houghton MBE

Courage: Ollie Ollerton

Goals: Tim Don

Perspective: Anne Keothavong

Obsession: Adam Peaty

Visualisation: Sir Nick Faldo

Making things happen: Maurice Hamilton

The art of selling: Eddie Hearn

Self-reflection: Jamie Peacock

Embracing discomfort: Wim Hof

Beliefs: Helen Davis

Confidence: Sir Chris Hoy

Vulnerable conversations: Emile Heskey

Knowing yourself: Damon Hill

Always learning: Nigel Adkins

Passion: Scott Lloyd

Circadian rhythms: Professor Satchin Panda

Self-talk: Lucy Gossage

One step at a time: James Golding

Persistence: Ade Adepitan

Psychological Fear: Dr. Pippa Grange

Service: Dan Pfaff

Determination: Cal Crutchlow

The trouble with winning: Cath Bishop

Positivity: Frankie Dettori

Deliberate practice: Anders Ericsson

Power of emotion: Mel Marshall

Work ethic: David Coulthard

Managing people: Sam Allardyce

Mental Health: Sir John Kirwan

Adaptability: Leon Smith

Unlimited: KSI

Reflecting: Goldie Sayers

Stoicism: Ryan Holiday

Balance: Laura Muir

Perspective: Ed Jackson