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Talking Sports Books

TIM CAPLE
World Cup
Roy Keane
Immortals Of American Boxing
Manchester City
Escape From Holland
Brazil
Italy
The Scouting Game
Gazprom
Ireland
Argentina
Boxing
Football
Jonathan Wilson
Amsterdam
The Hague
Rotterdam
Harwich
English Football

Presented by Tim Caple "Talking Sports Books" does exactly that every month we review the best Sports literature talking to a selection of authors about their recent releases and rounding up the best sellers lists in the UK and USA

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Latest Episodes

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The World Cup is almost upon us so we are looking back at some of the great World Cup stories we have featured since "Talking Sports Books" began and we go back to "Brazil 1982 The Glorious Failure" with author Stu Horsfield they were the team that h... more

Dave Hannigan joins us today to talk about his new book "We Need To Talk About Roy"

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Stuart Horsfield
Author of Brazil 1982, The Glorious Failure
Author
Episode: World Cup Brazil "The Glorious Failure"
Dave Hannigan
Author and journalist publishing We Need To Talk About Roy: The Keenification of Modern Ireland
Episode: "We Need To Talk About Roy Keane" The Keanifacation of Modern Ireland
Chris Hunt
Journalist and author of Escape From Holland
Episode: Escape From Holland
Steve Perryman
Former Tottenham Hotspur captain discussed earlier era of football
Tottenham Hotspur
Episode: Escape From Holland
Jonathan Wilson
Journalist and author
Episode: A New History of The World Cup "The Power and the Glory "
Dom Farrell
Journalist and author of Glory Days For The Waifs And Strays
Author, Glory Days For The Waifs And Strays
Episode: The Rise of Manchester City "Glory Days For The Waifs And Strays"
Don Stradley
Award-winning journalist and writer
Episode: Immortals Of American Boxing
Joey D'Urso
Times journalist and author of More Than A Shirt
The Times
Episode: "More Than A Shirt"
Chris Robinson
Head of Southampton Scouting setup, former Chelsea academy professional
Southampton FC
Episode: "The Scouting Game" Chris Robinson

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Tim Caple
Host of Talking Sports Books

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Wonderful show

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arthur King USA
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent podcast.

    Really enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheekoss Roy.
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Excellent

    Great listen ,Tim Caple is very knowlegeble and gets the best out of his subjecys .Its essential listening for any sports book fan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seventies lad
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful focus on sports literature and its broader cultural angles.
Guests consistently provide depth and context beyond surface-level discussion.
Host delivers calm, insightful interviews that bring out nuanced stories.

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#59
Canada/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#134
United Kingdom/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#179
Australia/News/Sports News
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#39
Ireland/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#123
New Zealand/News/Sports News

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The Rise of Manchester City "Glory Days For The Waifs And Strays"
Q: What did Mancini bring to the club and how did he fit into City's evolving identity?
Mancini connected the club to its roots while navigating the chaos of ownership changes, delivering competitive success and stabilizing the dressing-room dynamics before the arrival of the Abu Dhabi era.
A New History of The World Cup "The Power and the Glory "
Q: What was the greatest ever World Cup?
Ultimately, the guest suggests choosing Italia 90 for its emotional intensity and spectacle, while acknowledging great football moments in other tournaments like 1970 and 1986, but it depends on how you weigh atmosphere, crowds, and memories against pure football quality.
World Cup Brazil "The Glorious Failure"
Q: What made the Argentina-Italy-Brazil group dynamic so pivotal in the second round?
The guest notes that the group revealed contrasting football ideologies and highlighted how Brazil's resilience and cohesion, under Santana's leadership, allowed them to navigate a tough set of opponents and ultimately win the tournament.
World Cup Brazil "The Glorious Failure"
Q: How did the 1982 Brazil squad's preparation influence their World Cup performance?
The host explains that years of focused practice and a relentless drill culture shaped a style that could adapt to both high-tempo pressing and patient buildup, which helped Brazil sustain their philosophy even when facing setbacks.

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This show centers on sports literature, featuring in-depth conversations with authors about their latest releases and broader explorations of sports writing. Episodes commonly cover football history, World Cup lore, and the cultural and political contexts surrounding the sport, often weaving in archival material and industry insight. A defining trait is the host's thorough, interview-style approach that draws out rich backstories, tactical or historical analysis, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on how books were researched and crafted. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions anchored in well-researched narratives, with strong appeal to fans of sports books, historical sports coverage, and literary analysis of football culture.

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1. Stuart Horsfield
2. Dave Hannigan
3. Chris Hunt
4. Steve Perryman
5. Jonathan Wilson
6. Dom Farrell
7. Don Stradley
8. Joey D'Urso

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