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The One That Got Away

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We often hear stories of victory, but what about those who came up short when it mattered most? Some of sport’s biggest names explain what it’s like to give everything for the win, but ultimately taste defeat.

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36%

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Selective

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What is The One That Got Away about?

We often hear stories of victory, but what about those who came up short when it mattered most? Some of sport’s biggest names explain what it’s like to give everything for the win, but ultimately taste defeat.

Who hosts The One That Got Away?

The One That Got Away is hosted by Sky Sports. The show has published 12 episodes to date.

What has The One That Got Away covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Introducing 'Lost Grounds', from Sky Sports" (13 October 2026, 1 minute), "Wayne Mardle: 2008 World Darts Championship" (1 September 2020, 42 minutes), and "Mark James and Andrew Coltart: 1999 Ryder Cup" (18 August 2020, 49 minutes).

How often does The One That Got Away publish?

The One That Got Away publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 12 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The One That Got Away?

Booking probability for The One That Got Away is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The One That Got Away requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The One That Got Away's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The One That Got Away?

The strongest fits for The One That Got Away are Sports. The One That Got Away has a sports audience.

About the host

Sky Sports hosts The One That Got Away, a sports podcast with 12 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Sep 1, 202042 min

    Wayne Mardle had done the tough bit: he'd beaten Phil Taylor. In a dramatic quarter-final, Hawaii 501 had overturned a 3-0 deficit to claim the biggest win of his career, and knock The Power out of the World Darts...

  • Aug 18, 202049 min

    In 1999, Mark ‘Jesse’ James captained Team Europe in the 33rd Ryder Cup, selecting rookie Andrew Coltart as part of his Brookline-bound side. The first singles match teed off on the final day with the men in blue...

  • Aug 4, 202047 min

    At the Athens Olympics, Paula Radcliffe isn't only the fastest competitor on the start-line of the women's marathon: she is the best women's marathon runner there has ever been, and by a matter of minutes. She finished...

  • Jul 21, 202036 min

    It's one of the most iconic scores in Super League history: an epic try right at the death of St Helens versus Bradford in the play-offs, in which Chris Joynt dotted down after a dazzling, audacious play from the hosts...

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  • Jul 7, 202043 min

    The Lionesses have already made history by getting this far - by reaching the semi-finals of the 2015 Women's World Cup. They have beaten the hosts, Canada, and support back home has rocketed: all eyes are on Steph...

  • Jun 23, 202044 min

    There are moments left on the clock, and the Sharks are six points ahead of the Bulls in the 2007 Super 14 final. More than 50,000 have assembled at Kings Park in Durban for the occasion, which will result in the...

  • Jun 9, 202037 min

    It's May 22nd, the last day of the 2005 Scottish Premier League season, and Celtic have one hand on the trophy, which is to be delivered by helicopter to the victors. All they need to do is win away at Motherwell, and...

  • May 26, 202045 min

    Carl Froch had been knocked down just once in his career, until he stepped into the ring with George Groves in November, 2013. In the very first round, the undefeated challenger doubled that tally, with a huge right...

  • May 12, 202051 min

    Lord's, 2002. England skipper Nasser Hussain wins the toss, and - on a fantastic pitch - his side get off to a flyer. The captain contributes a hundred himself: his first and only in one-day cricket. India have an...

  • Apr 28, 202050 min

    Ellis Park, 1995. Nelson Mandela, wearing a No 6 Springbok jersey, presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup. It is one of the great sporting moments. But, for Sean Fitzpatrick, captain of the All Blacks that...

  • Apr 16, 20203 min

    We celebrate them for their successes, but what about the times they tasted defeat? Sky Sports speaks to some of sport's biggest names, and explores the occasions when they came up short. 'The One That Got Away'...

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