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Hosted by Spiritland Creative · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 29 episodes
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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.
Spiritland Creative hosts Sport Is History, a news show with 29 episodes published.
What do you think when you hear the word Cricket? A gentlemen's game, sandwiches at tea time, cable knit sweaters. You may not necessarily think of a sport doused in corruption and scandals, well, in today's episode that
What happens when an umpire and a captain go head-to-head? Back in 1987, England cricket captain Mike Gatting and somewhat controversial umpire Shakoor Rana came to blows in one of cricket's most fiery encounters. In thi
What curse lasts for 75 years? Is it true? Is it a myth? Well, the wait for silverware is finally over for Mayo. After supposedly being cursed by a priest 51 years, the Gaelic football team managed to get their hands on
And it's over...well, not quite yet. From Cape Verde's wondrous antics to Harry Kane's broken voice interview, join Mark and Marcus as we relive all the crazy twists and turns from the 2026 World Cup. Whilst full of stan
It's time! After a month of hard fought battles, VAR controversy, unbelievable goals and heartbreak, the World Cup final is finally here. In this episode, Mark and Marcus build-up to the big game between Spain and Argent
The World Cup has seen players, coaches and matches that will forever stay in memory but what about those moments that fly under the radar? Well, in this episode Mark and Marcus explore some of what can only be described
Every World Cup-winning team has legendary players—but behind every champion stands a mastermind on the touchline. In this episode, we dive into the brilliant minds that shaped football history, exploring the tactics, pe
They think it’s all over, it is now! There have been some UNBELIEVABLE games throughout World Cup history but some simply take your breathe away and in this episode Mark and Marcus step back in time to unpick some of the
What happens when a dog finds a stolen trophy? Or when a referee brandishes 3 yellow cards...to the same player. Well, in this episode Mark and Marcus take a look at some of the craziest moments the World Cup held host t
Watching England isn't always the most enjoyable process, however, the team has provided some unforgettable moments (both good & not so much). In this episode, Mark and Marcus choose their best and worst England games at
From countless backflips to collective team routines, the World Cup has had it's fair share of wild celebrations and in this episode Mark and Marcus take look back at some of the stand ones from tournaments gone by! We t
Narrow fairways. Brutal rough. Lightning-fast greens. Every year, the U.S. Open arrives with a simple mission: identify the best golfer in the world by asking the toughest questions in the game. In this episode, Mark and
Bad fouls, iconic dances and loveable coaches. What makes someone a hero or a villain in the greatest competition in world football? Well, Mark and Marcus are here to tell you their favourite players and managers who are
What happens when historic champions get humiliated, underdogs roar and hopes of a nation are crushed before they get going? In this episode, we're diving headfirst into some of the biggest World Cup SHOCKS! These are th
It's WORLD CUP TIME! From Gianluigi Buffon to Gerd Müller...we're here! Mark and Marcus walks us through their all-time World Cup XI from multiple World Cup winners to charismatic managers, we run through the very best i
Bullseyes, pints and fancy dress, welcome to the whirlwind that is darts. So how did a game once only known for being played in pubs and clubs engulfed in cigarette smoke, make the miraculous rise to becoming a spectacle
So it's time. With the Champions League final imminent, Mark and Marcus pull together their joint best PSG & Arsenal XI as well as unpacking some of the stories behind why these two GIANTS of European football have been
In 1983 Yannick Noah became the first French player to win at one of the biggest events on the tennis calendar, Roland-Garros. It wasn't all about sensational drop shots, ferocious serves or legendary backhands, it was a
Cheats never prosper...well, try telling that to some. In this episode, Mark and Marcus unpack a variety of sporting scandals, from the Harlequins bloodgate incident to Rosie Ruiz joining the Boston Marathon only half fr
Last minute goals, jubilation and heartbreak...winning a league title isn't quite as straightforward as you think. From Arsenal clinching top spot through goal average in 1971 to Manchester City's last gasp winner in 201
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