
Talking Sports Books with Tim Caple The sports book review and author interview show dedicated to the world of sports literature. Established in 2019, Talking Sports Books brings you reviews, author interviews, new-release features and discussions about the best sports books from the UK, USA and around the world. For more than seven years, Tim Caple has been talking to authors, journalists, broadc... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsNews | |||

Welcome to the new edition of "Talking Sports Books" The final score tells you who won. The contract tells you how the sport actually works.That is the territory Andrew Brandt has spent four decades mapping. He has worked as a player agent, sat insid... more
Ever thought about becoming a referee ? well this book reveals what it s really like from an author who decided the best way to find out what it was really like was to become one which he did,he also got access to elite level referees to talk to them... more
Great sportswriting does more than explain who won. It asks why the contest mattered, what it cost, and what the people inside it were really chasing.
That is the territory Seth Wickersham has made his own. Across more than two decades at ESPN, he h... more
Tom Coyne opened an email one day and his life changed
when he decided owning a golf course was a good idea.
Golf often conjures images of pristine fairways, elite players, and exclusive clubs. Yet, Tom Coyne’s latest book, A Course Called Home, in... more
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Tim has a wonderful class way of interviewing his guests In the same class as the old bbc radio commentators
Of the 60s and 70s Thanks you Tim
King Arthur USA
Excellent podcast.
Really enjoyable.
Great listen ,Tim Caple is very knowlegeble and gets the best out of his subjecys .Its essential listening for any sports book fan
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This series centers on authors, journalists, and historians who explore sports through books that pair rigorous research with vivid storytelling. Episodes span football, boxing, and World Cup history, often pairing deep-dive analysis with behind-the-scenes anecdotes about transfers, rivalries, and cultural moments. A distinctive angle is the seamless mix of archival detail, literary journalism, and practical context—sometimes expanding into food, travel, or fan culture as a lens on sport. The conversations typically balance biography and broader cultural implications, offering listeners rich perspectives on how literature shapes understanding of sports history and contemporary fandom.
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Recent guests on Talking Sports Books include:
1. William Ralston
2. Seth Wickersham
3. Tom Coyne
4. David Arrowsmith
5. Will Gray
6. Stuart Horsfield
7. Dave Hannigan
8. Chris Hunt
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