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Sport Is History

Spiritland Creative
World Cup
Tiger Woods
World Cup Celebrations
Dennis Taylor
Steve Davis
Cheating In Sports
Darts
Masters Tournament
England National Football Team
Indian Premier League
Football League
Solheim Cup
Grand National
London Marathon
Football
Emil Zatopek
Manchester City
Leicester City
FIFA World Cup
County Mayo

From the roar of the crowd… to the moments that changed sport forever. What really happened behind the headlines? What turns victory into legend… or controversy into history? From the extraordinary history of the marathon… to the unforgettable comeback of Tiger Woods… we unpack the details you may never have heard and with our own experiences, we’ll guide you through what it's really like on the g... more

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Recent Guests

George from George on Sports
NFL expert and award-winning sports creator
George on Sports
Episode: The History of the Super Bowl
Alison Nicholas
One of the greats in Solheim Cup history, former player and two-time European captain
Solheim Cup participant and captain
Episode: Off the First Tee: The Evolution of the Solheim Cup
Chris Sidwells
Cycling journalist and commentator
BBC Sport? / Cycling Publications
Episode: Tadej Pogačar: The Rise of a Cycling Great
Peter Kenny Jones
Football historian
Football historian
Episode: The History of the Football League
Chris Cowdrey
Kent captain, former England captain, invited guest
Kent/England Cricket
Episode: The Crazy English Cricket Summer of 1988
Graham Morris
Photographer, captured the Gatting-Rana confrontation
Photographer for various newspapers/agencies
Episode: Collision at the Crease: Gatting vs Rana
Eric Bristow
Darts legend, five-time world champion
Darts player
Episode: Pubs to Prime Time: The Phenonmenal Rise of Darts
Bobby George
Charismatic darts player, known for flamboyant persona
Darts player
Episode: Pubs to Prime Time: The Phenonmenal Rise of Darts
Leighton Rees
Welsh darts player, first Embassy World Champion
Darts player
Episode: Pubs to Prime Time: The Phenonmenal Rise of Darts

Hosts

Mark Pougatch
Host of the show, one of the primary presenters
Marcus Buckland
Co‑host, broadcaster

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Favourite sport podcast

    It’s like listening to two well- informed Englishmen discussing sport over a pint.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rkcpjbm7
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • An amazing podcast idea!

    Love this podcast guys it’s such a good idea! Really interesting and fun to listen to please do one on the greatest sport that is DARTS!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leighton2712
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • The right mix of sport and history!

    This is a truly excellent listen, lots of brilliant stories from the world of sport!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G listens
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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The show is seen as a strong fit for darts and World Cup history enthusiasts, with memorable hosts and well-curated guests.
Listeners praise the blend of sport history and engaging stories.
Fans appreciate sharp broadcasting anecdotes that add texture to historical moments.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#220
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#73
Australia/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#100
Italy/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#228
Germany/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#236
France/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The History of the Super Bowl
Q: If you had to pick the greatest Super Bowl, which would you choose?
George discusses personal memory and the impact of watching the New Orleans game, highlighting domination and the emotional resonance of historic moments.
The History of the Super Bowl
Q: George, how come you fell in love with American football?
George explains his accidental entry into the sport via university rugby, discovering American football alongside the London Blitz, and how the game's appeal grew from there.
Off the First Tee: The Evolution of the Solheim Cup
Q: What made the Solheim Cup grow from a modest start to a major international event?
The combination of early financial backing by the Solheim family, persistent media experimentation, and a growing appetite for women's team competition created a self-reinforcing cycle of investment, coverage, and spectator interest that propelled Solheim into a marquee event.
Collision at the Crease: Gatting vs Rana
Q: How did Gatting react to the mounting pressure to apologize?
Gatting initially resisted apologizing, arguing he did nothing wrong, but pressure from the series context and authorities compelled him to send a handwritten apology to calm tensions.
Collision at the Crease: Gatting vs Rana
Q: What did Graham Morris witness from the boundary when Gatting confronted Rana?
He described the exact moment of confrontation, the tense atmosphere, and how the stump mic picked up the language, illustrating how close the action was and why it became iconic in cricket lore.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sport Is History

What is Sport Is History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends rigorous sports history with personal anecdotes and banter between two veteran hosts who grew up covering and commenting on major events. Episodes span World Cup legacies, legendary coaching eras, all-time great matches, and the evolution of sports from tabloids to broadcasts, often weaving in broadcasting, journalism, and culture alongside deep dives into moments that shaped games. A standout hook is the hosts' conversational, memory-rich approach, plus occasional sponsor moments, which keeps stories accessible whether listeners are casual fans or sports historians seeking context beyond scores.

Notably, the podcast frequently surfaces long-form storytelling around football and darts, with a tilt toward how moments became ... more

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1. George from George on Sports
2. Alison Nicholas
3. Chris Sidwells
4. Peter Kenny Jones
5. Chris Cowdrey
6. Graham Morris
7. Eric Bristow
8. Bobby George

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