World Series Cricket was the brainchild of Australian businessman Kerry Packer in the 1970s.    Some of the innovations, like stump mics, revolutionised cricket and The Ashes forever! 🏏 @paulhayward.bsky.social @markpougatch.bsky.social

"We're in f***ing great shape, we'll steamroll them all!" 💪   But for an early vote of confidence from Andres Iniesta, Pep Guardiola may not have made it to 1,000 games in management. ⚽️ @markpougatch.bsky.social @paulhayward.bsky.social

“Arthur Ashe didn’t create this, Althea Gibson did!” 🎾 The first black woman to win a grand slam came 11 years before her male counterpart. Did you know her name? @markpougatch.bsky.social @paulhayward.bsky.social

Can you imagine seeing a Premier League player at a bus stop halfway through the game?! 🤯   It's not just Thomas Frank who's been snubbed by his players! 👀 @markpougatch.bsky.social @paulhayward.bsky.social

Arthur Ashe was the first black man to win a tennis major in 1968. Althea Gibson was the first black woman to do it, 11 years earlier. So why is her name seemingly scrubbed from the history books?

On our most recent episode, @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social are asking: - What happens when players and managers appear to fall out very publicly? 👊 - What’s the long term impact for everyone concerned - and for the club? ⚽️

"She didn't want to win because of an incident she didn't cause..." @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social deep dive into the story behind one of the most iconic photos in Olympic history and the long term effects on both runners. #SportsHistory #olympics

One of the most iconic moments in Olympic history: Mary Decker’s fall & Zola Budd’s barefoot run @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social uncover the story behind that 1984 LA Games photo, including the politics, press, and the moment's lasting impact on the two athletes. #Olympics

"He Was A Peacekeeper With A Pair Of Boxing Gloves On" @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social explore how Barry McGuigan transcended sport to unite a divided Ireland. 🎧 Listen to How it All Played Out on @globalplayer.com #boxing

"They could entertain the living daylights out of you" @paulhayward.bsky.social takes @markpougatch.bsky.social on a personal journey through his favourite sporting decade - an era of flair, freedom, and unforgettable drama. #welshrugby #rugby

"The Americans seem to believe that noise will bring Ryder Cup success... there's absolutely no evidence of that" @markpougatch.bsky.social and guest host Ian Ladyman reflect on the crowd behaviour at Europe's first Ryder Cup away win since the Miracle of Medina in 2012. #RyderCup

Ryder cup starts TODAY! Have you listened to our latest episode of How It All Played Out Yet? From ball tampering to fans storming the golf course, @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social look at how the Ryder Cup rivalry changed forever. #Golf #Trump #GolfPodcast #RyderCup

Do you think it was a case of foul play? This week, @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social look at how two particular Ryder Cup's caused the rivalry to change forever. #RyderCup

"The American team were 11 nice guys... and Paul Azinger" From ball tampering to fans storming the golf course ... @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social look at how the Ryder Cup rivalry changed forever. #RyderCup2025

New episode! 🚨 On June 4 2005 a raucous crowd in Manchester watched Ricky Hatton fight Kostya Tszyu for the IBF Light welterweight title. @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social look at what made Hatton one of the most popular British boxers of all time?

'The absolute animal he had to be as an athlete is now hidden by a suit and tie' In an episode about the Coe vs. Ovett rivalry, @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social discuss Seb Coe's legacy, both on and off the track.

🎄 @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social recall a Christmas Day run that captures the fierce intensity between Seb Coe and Steve Ovett.

Lampard. Gerrard. Scholes. Beckham. Sven-Göran Eriksson had one of the best England squads in history, so why did they crash out at the quarter-finals? @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social break down how, despite the star power, Sven couldn’t deliver World Cup glory. #football

Want to find out more? Listen to our three part series! @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social take listeners back to 1930s Berlin to uncover the truth behind the 1936 Olympic Games. Find all three parts on @globalplayer.com now! #olympics

“It wouldn’t be the first time a great athlete has been exploited” In the final part of their series on the 1936 Berlin Olympics, @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social reveal how American athlete Jesse Owens was celebrated abroad but mistreated at home. #sportspodcast

"They were so determined to dominate western democracies" In their three part series, Mark and Paul uncover how the 1936 Berlin Olympics shaped the Games we know today, from the torch relay to the rise of the medal table. @markpougatch.bsky.social @paulhayward.bsky.social

We’re back for series two (but with a brand new look 👀) First up: @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social take on a 3-part dive into one of the most controversial moments in sporting history. Politics. Propaganda. Can you guess what it is? 👇 Ep 1 drops tomorrow! 🎧 #SportsPodcast

What sporting moment in history would @markpougatch.bsky.social change? (Feat. Sweet Pea the 🐐) Let us know in the comments what you would change! 👉 #footballtiktok #podcast #euros #footballpodcast

"He Had To Hide In A Broom Cupboard" 😂 Rooney, Beckham, and Gerrard are some of England’s most-capped footballers... But what about those who only played once? @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social explore the fascinating stories of England’s one-cap wonders. #Football #Podcast

Keep watching to find out… 🏃‍♂️ Listen to How It All Played Out to hear the stories behind sports greatest moments - hosted by ITV sports broadcaster @markpougatch.bsky.social and The Observer’s @paulhayward.bsky.social. On @globalplayer.com now 🎧 #Athletics #Sports #Podcast #OlympicGames

Arsenal vs Man United in the early 2000s was THE rivalry in football. @markpougatch.bsky.social & @paulhayward.bsky.social dive into the drama between players, fans & managers. Plus a look at Arsenal’s legendary Invincibles, who went unbeaten for a whole season. #Football #Arsenal #ManUnited

In the latest bonus episode of How It All Played Out, @markpougatch.bsky.social puts his singing lessons to good use, as he and @paulhayward.bsky.social dive into some of the greatest football anthems. However Paul isn't sure Mark's singing teacher will be impressed... 😳 #football #podcast

"Was It Political Or Was He Bamboozled By The Speed Of The Guy?" It's Seoul '88. Ben Johnson and Carl Lewis' blazing rivalry comes to a head. @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social delve into the pre-race tensions, the dirtiest race and the scandal that shocked the world.

It’s home… again! 🦁⚽️ New emergency episode of How It All Played Out is available now! Hear @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social discuss the final and how England’s national teams have performed over the last decade. #lionesses #football #euros #womensfootball #podcast

For every sporting legend, there's someone on the receiving end of their brilliance... @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social discuss the moment England fell victim to Maradona’s genius in the 1986 World Cup quarter final. ⚽ #football #podcast #maradona

'He Walks Onto Any Top Five List' @markpougatch.bsky.social shares what it was like interviewing cricket legend Shane Warne, while @paulhayward.bsky.social names him one of his top five sportspersons of all time. #Cricket #SportsPodcast #ShaneWarne

"She Took A Penalty And Broke His Arm" @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social deep dive into the story of Lily Parr - a player whose legacy was nearly erased by the FA’s 50-year ban on the women’s game. #football #womenseuros #womensfootball #Lionesses

We back the lionesses all the way 💪 Karen Carney joined @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social on our latest episode, and we couldn't help but ask about her Women's Euros predictions. 🎧 Listen to How it All Played Out on @globalplayer.com #Football #WomensEuros #Lionesses

"A Game Unsuitable for Females" ⚽ Arsenal & England legend Karen Carney joins @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social to discuss the lasting impact of the FA’s 50-year ban on women’s football. 🎧 Listen to How it All Played Out on @globalplayer.com #womensfootball #weuro25

"The British Curse Had Lifted" 🙏🎾 @paulhayward.bsky.social shares the greatest sporting moment he's seen during his career. What's your favourite Wimbledon moment? Let us know! 💬 #Wimbledon #AndyMurray #Tennis

"He Had An Inveterate, Trouble Seeking, Hustling, Gambling Life" Tennis player Bobby Riggs had a very interesting life. @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social go through his many talents and his infamous rivalry with Billie Jean King.

"It Was Like An English Reality TV Show" @paulhayward.bsky.social tells @markpougatch.bsky.social about the circus that was the 2006 World Cup in Baden Baden, but he isn't referring to what happened on the pitch... #Football #WAGs

"It's F**king Mutual!" @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social discuss the brutal, calculated cricket strategy known as Bodyline and how England's use of it changed the game forever 🔗 youtube.com/shorts/9BAh0... Listen on @globalplayer.com 🎧 #Bodyline #Cricket #Podcast

"Almost Deserved To Lose For That Alone" ⚽ In the latest bonus episode, @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social look back at England's kit at Euro 96. It’s an interesting choice – what do you think? Listen on @globalplayer.com 🎧 #Euro96 #Football #EnglandFootball #FootballPodcast

30 Years Since a Moment That United a Nation 🇿🇦🏉 Bryan Habana tells @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social about the legendary 1995 Rugby World Cup Final, the match where Nelson Mandela used the power of sport to bring South Africa together. #Rugby #SouthAfrica #NelsonMandela

NEW bonus episode! 🏉 Coming last place can be a hard, but can a wooden spoon make it any easier? @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social discuss how and why the 'prize' came about. 🎧 Listen to How It All Played Out now on @globalplayer.com

“Nobody Could’ve Predicted The Chaos Just To Get Inside” 🥊 @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social take you ringside at Madison Square Garden as they unpack the legendary Ali vs. Frazier fight, and reveal the celebrities that tried to sneak in. #MuhammadAli #Boxing #FrankSinatra

"Everybody's Got to Fight Him to Make Money" From fierce fights in the ring to shaping the very soul of boxing, few rivalries hit as hard as Ali vs Frazier. 🥊 Join @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social as they dive into the epic saga of one of sport’s greatest showdowns. #Boxing

His Balls Were Hidden In His WHAT? 😳 We've got another bonus episode of How It All Played Out for you, and this week @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social are looking at the time a golf-crazed astronaut played golf on the moon. #Golf #Podcast

⛸️ Figure skating isn’t the kind of sport where you'd expect a hit-and-run attack… but that’s exactly what happened. @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social discover the reasons why Nancy Kerrigan was assaulted and what role fellow skater Tonya Harding had in the scandal. #Podcast

“Few Tears, No Blood, As Snow White Beats Poison Dwarf” Think you know the full story behind figure skating's biggest scandal? Manipulation, greed, jealousy and the FBI - find out what really happened between Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan in the latest episode. #Podcast

"This Is A Horse In A Million" 🏇 A rare gem of a racehorse whose life was shrouded in mystery. @paulhayward.bsky.social and @markpougatch.bsky.social recount the story of Shergar's rise to stardom as a 'one in a million' racehorse and what really happened after his kidnapping.

It’s a tricky one… or is it? 😬 A nation obsessed with football and home to some of the greatest players in history. So why hasn’t England hosted (or won!) a World Cup since 1966? So @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social have a question for you:

“The Deals Had Already Been Done…” 🤝 England’s bid for the 2018 Men’s World Cup seemed to be going well… Until it wasn’t. @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social look at the politics behind hosting a World Cup and why England STILL hasn’t hosted one since 1966.

“The absolute Juggernaut that is Jonah Lomu” 💪 Rugby Player Bryan Habana recounts his memories of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. He tells @markpougatch.bsky.social and @paulhayward.bsky.social about how New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu gave young Bryan the fright of his life!