Sport Is History

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with racing driver Billy Monger to hear the story behind one of motorsport’s most remarkable comebacks.

Billy takes us through his journey from a young driver with a passion for racing, to the crash that changed his life, and the incredible road back to the racetrack. He opens up about the physical and mental challenges he faced, the people who supported him along the way, and what it took to get back behind the wheel.

We also talk about his passion for motorsport, adapting to change, dealing with setbacks and the mindset that continues to drive him forward.

An honest, powerful and uplifting conversation about resilience, determination and refusing to let adversity define what’s possible.

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Few athletes have transformed their sport quite like Jonah Lomu. A force of nature on the rugby pitch and a global icon beyond it, his story is one of extraordinary talent, cultural identity, personal struggle and an enduring legacy.

In this episode, Mark and Marcuas are joined by acclaimed director Gavin Fitzgerald, co-director of the documentary LOMU, for a fascinating conversation about the man behind the myth. Gavin takes us inside the making of the film, exploring Lomu’s Tongan roots, meteoric rise to fame, the pressures of sporting superstardom and the deeply human story that existed beyond the All Blacks jersey.

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From a championship game that began in the 1960s to one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, the Super Bowl has come a long way! In this episode, we take a fun trip through the history of the game, exploring the moments, teams, players, traditions, and cultural milestones that helped turn the Super Bowl into a global phenomenon.

We’re also joined by sports creator George on Sports for a lively discussion about what makes the Super Bowl so special — on the field, on the sidelines, and far beyond the game itself.

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The Solheim Cup has grown into one of the prime vents in the sporting calendar. A tournament comprised of emotion, unforgettable moments and controversy (in part). It's certainly helped transform the landscape of the women’s game.

In this episode, we take a journey through the history of the Solheim Cup, from its beginnings in 1990 to the global sporting spectacle it has become today. Along the way, we’re joined by one of the competition’s most important figures, Alison Nicholas.

Alison has experienced the Solheim Cup from almost every possible angle. She played in the inaugural event at Lake Nona in 1990, was part of the European team that secured its first victory just two years later, represented Europe in six consecutive Solheim Cups, and later captained the side — famously leading Europe to victory at Killeen Castle in Ireland in 2011.

And there is one remarkable piece of history that belongs to Alison...she hit the first shot in Solheim Cup history.

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What makes a cyclist truly great? Is it the number of victories, the biggest races won, or the ability to produce moments that fans remember for generations?

In this episode, we explore the remarkable rise of Tadej Pogačar, the Slovenian phenomenon who has transformed from a promising young rider into one of the defining figures of modern cycling. From teenage prodigy to multiple Grand Tour and world champion, Pogačar has built great rivalries, come back from second-place finishes to dominate and become one of a kind in the sporting world. Mark and Marcus speak to journalist and author Chris Sidwells to truly understand what makes the champion tick.

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From generating little to no money to becoming one of the world’s most followed sporting competitions, the history of the football league is a story of ambition, money, innovation and dramatic change.

In this episode, we take a journey through the origins and evolution of league football in the UK, we speak to special guest football historian Peter Kenny Jones and explore how the world's most popular game originated from humble beginnings.

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If you think modern English cricket can be chaotic, cast your mind back to the summer of 1988.

England were confronted by perhaps the most formidable team in world cricket: Viv Richards' West Indies. What followed was a summer of battered batsmen, terrifying fast bowling, captaincy turmoil and one of the most extraordinary Test series in English cricket history.

The West Indies arrived with Malcolm Marshall, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh and Patrick Patterson — and England discovered very quickly that survival was going to be difficult. In this episode, Mark and Marcus explore the notorious "summer of the four captains" — or five, depending on how you count the men who led England during the wider season. As well as diving into the details we speak to a very special guest, one who knows more than most about the events that unfolded, captain Chris Cowdrey.

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What do you think when you hear the word Cricket? A gentlemen's game, sandwiches at tea time, cable knit sweaters. You may not necessarily think of a sport doused in corruption and scandals, well, in today's episode that's exactly what we're looking for! Mark and Marcus look into some of the most blatant forms of cheating the sport has had to offer, from Bancroft's sandpaper fiasco against South Africa in 2018 to Dennis Lillee's aluminium bat in 1979, it's fair to say many have attempted to pull the wool over watching eyes.

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Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history.

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What happens when an umpire and a captain go head-to-head?

Back in 1987, England cricket captain Mike Gatting and somewhat controversial umpire Shakoor Rana came to blows in one of cricket's most fiery encounters. In this episode, we revisit the explosive confrontation between the two during England's 1987 tour of Pakistan—a dispute that brought play to a halt, dominated headlines around the world, and became one of cricket's defining flashpoints. Mark and Marcus are also joined by special guest and photographer on that day who witnessed it all, Graham Morris.

Graham shares his firsthand memories of the incident, what it was like behind the lens as well as letting us into another extraordinary experience...away from sport. He's was also the photographer behind the famous images connected to the Enfield Poltergeist, offering another insight into a fascinating chapter of British history.

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What curse lasts for 75 years? Is it true? Is it a myth? Well, the wait for silverware is finally over for Mayo. After supposedly being cursed by a priest 51 years, the Gaelic football team managed to get their hands on the Sam Maguire Cup with victory against Kerry this past weekend but the story behind the victory is one passed on from generation to generation.

In this episode, Mark and Marcus pick the bones out of story built on community, pride, heartbreak and redemption.

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