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!
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2025
Was Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier the Greatest Rivalry of All Time? (Part 1)
"If we were twins in the belly of our mama, I'd reach over and strangle him"
Sport is all about debate. Who is the best, who is the most famous and who has had the most impact? Many would say that M…
The Man Who Played Golf On The Moon
We're used to seeing sports being played in 60,000 seat stadiums under humongous flood lights with a roaring crowd. But did you know astronaut Alan Shepard once played golf on the moon?
Join Mark and …
Ice Skating's Biggest Scandal - Tonya Harding And The Attack On Nancy Kerrigan
“Few Tears, No Blood as Snow White Beats Poison Dwarf”
Sport is fueled by rivalries. They are rooted in religion, social class, bitterness and some in plain jealousy. Think Revie vs Clough, Ali vs Fra…
Football In The Winter! BUT WHY?
It doesn't really make sense, does it? Football in the rain, hail, and snow. Why not in the lovely summer months? Surely the Premier League would look glorious in the sun.
But there are reasons why t…
Who Kidnapped Shergar? The Mystery of the World’s Most Famous Racehorse
"Is he in?"
For this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark and Paul travel to the home of Head Groom Jim Fitzgerald on a stormy night in County Kildare in the Republic of Ireland and investigate one …
Deep Backward what now? The bizarre origins of cricket terms
What is deep backward point or a third man? And does the term 'Silly point' make sense?
Join Mark and Paul in this bonus episode of How It All Played Out and find out why cricket fielding positions ar…
Why Does England Never Stage The Men's World Cup?
In 1966 England won the World Cup with a 4-2 win against West Germany...they even won it on home soil.
With players such as Gascoigne, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane it remains a mystery …
How Did Rugby & Nelson Mandela Unite South Africa?
Travel back in time to South Africa 1995 and join Mark Pougatch & Paul Hayward as they take a look at the Rugby World Cup.
It was a watershed moment for the sport, marking South Africa's return to the…
Why The Oval is MORE than JUST a cricket ground
Before the very first episode of How It All Played Out is released, join Mark Pougatch & Paul Hayward as they explain what their exciting new podcast is all about.
They will also take a brief tour in …
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Join broadcaster Mark Pougatch and journalist Paul Hayward as they look back at sports greatest stories in this fascinating weekly podcast - attempting to dissect the biggest moments from the courts,…