Outlines - a podcast about sport, stories and the media

Eoin Connolly talks about sport and storytelling with a range of journalists and authors, broadcasters, filmmakers, executives, innovative creators and campaigners.

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  Episode #1

  S2 Ep1: Simon Kuper: the World Cup and the world around it

  Sep 24, 20261h 3mS2

  Award-winning Financial Times journalist and author Simon Kuper discusses his writing and his latest book, World Cup Fever. Simon reflects on his experiences at ten instalments of football's biggest occasion - including this summer's event in North America - and explains how he approached its history and its social and cultural significance. He also talks about the latest edition of Soccernomics, the series he co-created with economist Stefan Szymanski, explores the themes and interests that recur in his work inside and outside sport, and looks back on career landmarks like his influential debut book, Football Against The Enemy. Outlines is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly. Instagram: @outlines_podcast Threads: @outlines_podcast Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social TikTok: @outlines.podcast Check out the newsletter: Outlines – notes in the margins of the sports industry Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope

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  Episode #38

  38: Orla Chennaoui: taking on the Tour de France

  Jul 9, 20261h 9m

  TNT Sports lead cycling presenter Orla Chennaoui talks about bringing the drama and spectacle of the Tour de France to television viewers. Orla lays out the intensive production and editorial planning that goes into every edition of the race, explores her role as the on-air conductor of expert analysts and multiple competing narratives, and dives into the rich and distinctive appeal of road cycling in general and the Tour in particular. She also reveals what drew her into cycling and shares her thoughts on how the influence of women's road racing will grow in the years ahead. Outlines is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly. Instagram: @outlines_podcast Threads: @outlines_podcast Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social TikTok: @outlines.podcast Check out the newsletter: Outlines – notes in the margins of the sports industry Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope

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  Episode #37

  Ken Mainardis: the power of a World Cup photograph

  Jun 24, 202651 minS0

  Getty Images global head of editorial Ken Mainardis talks about the role of photography in sports storytelling at the FIFA World Cup and beyond. <br>He explains how the world-leading agency processes thousands of images for publishers, each sent within seconds of the action, in every World Cup game, and lays out its creative approach to finding the angles that will set those shots apart. <br> <p>And he discusses what makes for great sports photography, while exploring the influence of smartphones, social media, resurgent analogue trends and AI.</p><p>Outlines is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly. <br...

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  Episode #37

  37: Ken Mainardis: the power of a World Cup photograph

  Jun 24, 202651 min

  Getty Images global head of editorial Ken Mainardis talks about the role of photography in sports storytelling at the FIFA World Cup and beyond. He explains how the world-leading agency processes thousands of images for publishers, each sent within seconds of the action, in every World Cup game, and lays out its creative approach to finding the angles that will set those shots apart. And he discusses what makes for great sports photography, while exploring the influence of smartphones, social media, resurgent analogue trends and AI. Outlines is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly. Instagram: @outlines_podcast Threads: @outlines_podcast Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social TikTok: @outlines.podcast Check out the newsletter: Outlines – notes in the margins of the sports industry Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope

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  Episode #36

  Lawrence Booth: Wisden and the stories of an English cricket summer

  Jun 2, 202656 minS0

  <p>Lawrence Booth reflects on his role and responsibilities as editor of one of the most enduring publications in sport: the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, now in its 163rd annual edition. </p><p>He explains how the title comes together each year, where he sees its place in the cricket landscape, and how he has tried to update its remit to reflect wider change in the sport while staying true to its traditions. </p><p>And speaking in his more regular role as cricket correspondent for the Daily Mail, he picks through the narratives that could define the 2026 season in England – from t...

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