How It All Played Out

• The Dirtiest Race in History

  "This race was an incredible exhibition of sprinting brilliance and power, but only because it came from a drugs bottle."In the scorching heat of Seoul during the 1988 Olympic Games, the world watched as two titans of track and field prepared to battle for gold in the men’s 100m final. Carl Lewis, the outspoken American, faced off against Ben Johnson, the quiet Canadian powerhouse and world record holder. What followed wasn’t just the fastest race ever run at the time - it was the most controversial in Olympic history.We revisit this episode of How It All Played Out, where hosts Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward unpack the dramatic story behind the dirtiest race in history, which changed the face of athletics forever. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] in touch on socials @playedoutpodExecutive Producer: Adem Waterman & Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie Penney Head of Podcasts: Factual: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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• The world champion boxer who united Ireland

  At 17 years old boxer Barry McGuigan won Commonwealth Gold for Northern Ireland but just two years later he fought at the 1980 Moscow Olympics for the Republic. So how did the Featherweight World Champion straddle the border and unite Ireland at the height of The Troubles, where bombs, bullets and killings were all too common?Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] And find us on socials: @playedoutpodExecutive Producer: Adem Waterman & Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyHead of Podcasts, Content and Production: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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• Football's fastest firings: Russell Martin gone & Ange Postecoglou next?

  Russell Martin is looking for a new job after becoming the shortest serving manager in Rangers' 153 year history. As we record on Monday morning, Ange Postecoglou is clinging on at Nottingham Forest after the defeat at Newcastle - it’s no wins in 7 for Forest since the Australian took over 27 days ago. If Postecoglou leaves soon he would become the shortest serving Premier League manager. But who currently has that unwanted title? What happened there? And which manager only lasted the length of a pressed conference? Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward open the history books. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] And find us on socials: @playedoutpodExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyHead of Podcasts: Factual: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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• Who Kidnapped Shergar? The Mystery of the World’s Most Famous Racehorse

  Join us to uncover a mystery that's still yet to be solved. We're revisiting this episode of How It All Played Out, where Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward travelled to the home of Head Groom Jim Fitzgerald on a stormy night in County Kildare in the Republic of Ireland to investigate one of the most shocking stories from the 1980s: the kidnapping of prize racehorse Shergar. This story involves the IRA, a ransom of £2 million and masked kidnappers with submachine guns, so travel back in time with us to explore a bizarre sporting story like no other.Remember to follow or subscribe and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] in touch on socials @playedoutpodExecutive Producer: Adem Waterman and Adonis Pratsides Producer: Sophie Penney Head of Podcasts: Factual: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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• 1965-1975: The Gilded Age Of Creativity

  1965-1975: A time when Sport Was A Lot More FunIn this episode of How It All Played Out, Paul Hayward takes Mark Pougatch on a personal journey through his favourite sporting decade - an era of flair, freedom, and unforgettable drama. From the dancing feet of Pelé to Johan Cruyff's total football, and Sir Gareth Edwards’ legendary try for the Barbarians against the All Blacks in 1973. This is a celebration of sporting magic, unpredictability, artistry, and moments so jaw-dropping they may never come again.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] Producers: Adem Waterman & Adonis Pratsides Producer: Sophie Penney Head of Podcasts: Factual: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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