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The Sport in History Podcast brings you the latest research with interviews and talks with leading sports historians and up-and-coming researchers into Sports History. The podcast is a British Society of Sports History (BSSH) production from the UK's leading society for the history of sport.. You can find us on all social media platforms and major podcast platforms here.

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Artwork for Sport in History

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In the earliest depictions of the schoolgirl in British girls’ fiction, she is far from the hockey stick wielding tomboys recognisable in the stories of Angela Brazil and Elinor Brent-Dyer, instead restricted to crocodile walks and movement-limiting ... more

If you were watching or were at the England Vs Wales football match last month, you may have seen a cap ceremony that saw Frank Soo, the first Asian player ever to play for the national team (albeit in semi-official matches only) and the only man of ... more

Join Max Portman as he speaks to a true legend of academic sports history in Professor Tony Collins, Emeritus Professor of History at De Montfort University and a Fellow of the Institute of Sports Humanities at Loughborough University. The two are di... more

So many of the world’s sports have their origins in Britain. Why is this? How did sports innovate and evolve in step with social upheaval, and political and cultural change? Why did British forms of play become so influential around the world?

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The podcast is excited to share with you this roundtable from the 2025 British Society of Sports History Conference at Ulster University which celebrated 30 years of Sports History being studied at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK.

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This episode features Matthew Brown, winner of the 2024 Lord Aberdare Book Prize, giving his Lord Aberdare Prize Keynote lecture, at the 2025 BSSH Conference at Ulster University in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Professor Matthew Brown is professor of L... more

Women falling off bicycles or crashing into men, society women assembled neatly next to a bicycle (but rarely sat upon), women cycling along telegraph wires, socialising in gentile city-centre parks or cycling through space and time as celestial figu... more

Join Max Portman as he speaks to Ben Robinson, an investigate journalist and series producer for the BBC about Ben's book "The Trillion Dollar Conman: The Astonishing True Story of the Most Audacious Fraud in Sport", released in October 2024 by Icon ... more

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Recent Guests

Tamsin Johnson
PhD researcher at Nottingham Trent University focusing on women's cycling and visual culture
Nottingham Trent University
Episode: Tamsin Johnson on Cycling Women and Visions of Modernity & Femininity in British Visual Culture (1880-1939)
Ben Robinson
Author of The Trillion Dollar Con Man, The Astonishing Story of the Most Audacious Fraud in Sport
Episode: Ben Robinson on Notts County and the "most audacious fraud in Sport"
Arran Hicks
Second year PhD student in history at the University of East Anglia, focusing on football matches between British and Eastern European sides during the early Cold War.
University of East Anglia
Episode: Arran Hicks on Arsenal, Wolves, and the Eastern Bloc, 1954-55
Colin Yates
An artist focusing on the themes of art, sport, and education
Episode: Colin Yates on Sport and "Art as a Message"
Peter Mason
A journalist and author focusing on sport, music, environment, and food
Episode: Peter Mason on Sir Clyde Walcott
Dr. Conor Curran
Sports historian who has published works on Irish sport including five books and a sixth on the way
Episode: The treatment of sports injuries in the Republic of Ireland, 1950-2010: A History
Dr. Matthew McDowell
Academic expert in sports history and author of 'Surfing and Modernity in the North of Scotland.'
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Matt McDowell on Surfing & Modernity in the North of Scotland
Abhinava Srivastava
PhD student at Shiv Nadar University focusing on cricket culture in India
Shiv Nadar University
Episode: Abhinava Srivastava on Enacting ‘speed’ as Samman (honour): Fast bowling and sporting masculinity in Contemporary India

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Max Portman
Membership secretary for the British Society of Sports History (BSSH) and editor of the podcast.

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Colin Yates on Sport and "Art as a Message"
Q: What do you hope has been the legacy of your projects like 'Black Looks' and 'Moving the Goalposts'?
He hopes to engage and educate many, especially youth, in recognizing and addressing racism and sexism in football through art.
Colin Yates on Sport and "Art as a Message"
Q: What inspired your project 'Black Looks'?
Colin recounts a personal experience of witnessing racism during a football match and how it prompted him to create art that addresses these issues.
Colin Yates on Sport and "Art as a Message"
Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background?
Colin describes his upbringing in Birmingham, his journey through art and education, and his early passion for football.
Peter Mason on Sir Clyde Walcott
Q: Can you summarize the impact of Clyde Walcott on cricket?
Clyde Walcott's impact was immense as he not only excelled as a player but also as an administrator, influencing cricket governance and promoting Black representation.
Peter Mason on Sir Clyde Walcott
Q: What was Walcott's role in shaping the modern ICC?
He modernized the ICC by removing the veto power of England and Australia and making decision-making more inclusive.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions on sports history, showcasing expert insights from leading historians and emerging researchers. The topics covered span a wide range of issues such as the socio-political implications of sports, the evolution of various sports over time, and the intersection of sports with cultural movements. Episodes highlight notable case studies, including the history of football, the evolution of women's cycling, and the impact of political events on sports, providing both historical context and contemporary relevance. Unique elements such as personal narratives of influential sporting figures and the integration of art in sports also contribute to a rich tapestry of content that appeals to both sports enthusia... more

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1. Tamsin Johnson
2. Ben Robinson
3. Arran Hicks
4. Colin Yates
5. Peter Mason
6. Dr. Conor Curran
7. Dr. Matthew McDowell
8. Abhinava Srivastava

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