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Sport Is History

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About the show

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 ground.  Every week, acclaimed sports presenter Mark Pougatch and well-versed broadcaster Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history.

Latest episodes

  • Cricket's GREATEST Overseas XI of ALL-TIME: Part 1

    October 8, 2026 · 46 min

    In this first part of two, Mark and Marcus go head-to-head to pick their ultimate All-Time XI of players who made their mark in the English game from overseas. From Viv Richards’ swagger and Shane Warne’s wizardry to Kumar Sangakkara’s…

  • From Crash to Comeback: Billy Monger’s Incredible Story

    October 1, 2026 · 41 min

    In this inspiring episode, we sit down with racing driver Billy Monger to hear the story behind one of motorsport’s most remarkable comebacks. Billy takes us through his journey from a young driver with a passion for racing, to the crash…

  • How Jonah Lomu Changed Rugby Forever

    September 24, 2026 · 40 min

    Few athletes have transformed their sport quite like Jonah Lomu. A force of nature on the rugby pitch and a global icon beyond it, his story is one of extraordinary talent, cultural identity, personal struggle and an enduring legacy. In…

  • The History of the Super Bowl

    September 17, 2026 · 47 min

    From a championship game that began in the 1960s to one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, the Super Bowl has come a long way! In this episode, we take a fun trip through the history of the game, exploring the moments, teams…

  • Off the First Tee: The Evolution of the Solheim Cup

    September 10, 2026 · 46 min

    The Solheim Cup has grown into one of the prime vents in the sporting calendar. A tournament comprised of emotion, unforgettable moments and controversy (in part). It's certainly helped transform the landscape of the women’s game. In this…

  • Tadej Pogačar: The Rise of a Cycling Great

    September 3, 2026 · 36 min

    What makes a cyclist truly great? Is it the number of victories, the biggest races won, or the ability to produce moments that fans remember for generations? In this episode, we explore the remarkable rise of Tadej Pogačar, the Slovenian…

  • The History of the Football League

    August 27, 2026 · 45 min

    From generating little to no money to becoming one of the world’s most followed sporting competitions, the history of the football league is a story of ambition, money, innovation and dramatic change. In this episode, we take a journey…

  • The Crazy English Cricket Summer of 1988

    August 20, 2026 · 41 min

    If you think modern English cricket can be chaotic, cast your mind back to the summer of 1988. England were confronted by perhaps the most formidable team in world cricket: Viv Richards' West Indies. What followed was a summer of battered…