How It All Played Out

Unearth sport's greatest moments with broadcaster Mark Pougatch and journalist Paul Hayward, as they unravel the drama behind defining moments in sporting history - from triumphs and controversies to the twists that changed the game forever. With expert insight and a sharp eye for the untold detail, this is the inside track on sport’s biggest stories.New episodes drop every Tuesday, with bonus episodes each Thursday diving into the bizarre and brilliant forgotten corners of sport - from golf on the moon to football’s unlikely beginnings.For the drama, the feuds, the game-changing moments - this is How It All Played Out!Follow the podcast on socials @PlayedoutpodHow It All Played Out is a Global ProductionFor advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

How It All Played Out is a history podcast hosted by Global, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Introducing your new F1 podcast: Up To Speed - Up To Speed

  Feb 16, 20262 minS0

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  REPLAY - Bodyline: the Ashes that sparked a global crisis

  Nov 19, 202538 minS0

  <p>"If we don't beat you, we'll knock your bloody blocks off"</p><p>In one of the most bitter and controversial Ashes series ever played, England set their sights on taking down Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman. Their method? A brutal, calculated strategy known as Bodyline - a tactic so aggressive it sparked outrage, strained diplomatic ties, and forever changed the spirit of the game.</p><p>In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward take you back to 1932 - was Bodyline a genius strategy or just plain unsporting? And why did it...

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  The longest wait: 2005 Ashes, McIlroy's Masters & the most unlucky horse

  Nov 19, 202534 minS0

  <p>Some of the most iconic victories have come after the longest waits. </p><p>England's historic Ashes victory in 2005 came after an 18-year drought. They famously secured the urn with a 2–1 series victory by drawing the final Test at The Oval.</p><p>2025 saw Crystal Palace end a 119-year wait for a major trophy, Newcastle United end a 56-year wait by winning the Carabao Cup, and, over in golf, Rory McIlroy ended one of the most agonising waits in modern sport by winning the Masters to complete the Grand Slam. </p><p>Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward bring you th...

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  How did a 'rebel circus' transform The Ashes?

  Nov 12, 202535 minS0

  <p>In the last episode of Season 2, as we gear up for the Ashes, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward bring you the story of Australian media magnate Kerry Packer, who all the current players should be thanking.</p><p>Packer turned the gentile game of Test cricket upside down as he signed the captains of England, Australia and the West Indies to what some called his 'rebel circus'. </p><p>For two years at the end of the 1970s, the traditional world of white flannels, red balls and polite applause collided with coloured clothing, floodlights, music and marketing - cricket...

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  Introducing Bloomin' Legends - Max Woosnam: England Football Captain, Wimbledon Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and War Hero

  Nov 10, 20252 minS0

  <p>Introducing Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods uncover the wildest, most unbelievable, and downright legendary true stories from history.</p><p>In this episode, we dive into the unbelievable life of Max Woosnam, the man who might just be the greatest British sportsman of all time. A gentleman athlete who captained Manchester City, won Olympic gold, lifted the Davis Cup, scored a century at Lord’s, and even beat Charlie Chaplin at table tennis (using a butter knife).</p><p>Woosnam was the definition of a Bloomin’ Legend, a man who did it all, and s...

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