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  • The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup
    2025/10/09
    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by journalist Jonathan Wilson to discuss his new book "The Power & The Glory: A New History of the World Cup. Which goes beyond the matches, goals, players, and coaches, while also delving into the scandals, brilliance, and the often dubious dealings of the bidding process. This book not only explores these aspects but situates the tournaments within their broader socio-political context, presenting the World Cup as a reflection of global history and offering its definitive account.

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    51 分
  • The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Longlist
    2025/09/25

    talkSPORT's Adrian Durham and member of the reading Panel Neil Foggin reveal the books that have made the longlist for the 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year.


    15 in all covering sports from football and cricket, to boxing and tennis, with subjects including shirts, stadiums, VAR and sportswashing, as well as sexism in sport and a champion who transitioned after retiring. It's a stunning selection of stellar stories.

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    41 分
  • THE ESCAPE: the Tour, the Cyclist and me.
    2025/09/18

    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by journalist David Walsh and former cyclist Pippa York to delve into their book The Escape: The Tour, The Cyclist, and Me. The discussion explores themes of doping, gender in sport and the captivating allure of the Tour de France. The Escape is a remarkable travelogue and a refreshingly candid memoir, offering unique insights from one of cycling’s most enigmatic figures.


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    58 分
  • Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader
    2025/08/14
    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by writer Tony Collins & Great Britain Rugby League legend Martin Offiah to discuss Tony's new book Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader.

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    55 分
  • The Last Bell
    2025/08/13

    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by award-winning writer Don McRae to talk about his new book "The Last Bell - Life, Death & Boxing.


    Mourning the loss of his sister and facing the reality of his parents' terminal illnesses, he turned to boxing once more for solace – coinciding with Tyson Fury's remarkable return, demonstrating that the sport can still provide both excitement and a sense of redemption, while showcasing the bravery of fighters as they confront challenges ranging from depression to war. Through the poignant tale of Patrick Day, he explores the tragedy of death in the ring.

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    59 分
  • Finding The Edge
    2025/08/13

    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by England cricket legend Jimmy Anderson to talk about his brand-new autobiography, Finding the Edge. The book takes you straight to the heart of England’s most iconic cricketing moments over the last two decades - a front-row seat to their journey from underdogs to world number one.


    But more than just a sporting memoir, it’s a revealing coming-of-age story that uncovers the real Jimmy Anderson - honest, driven, ever-evolving. This is the story of a once-in-a-generation bowler and a career that changed the game.

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    47 分
  • European Football's Greatest Grounds
    2025/08/13

    Adrian Durham & Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by the author of European Football's Greatest Grounds Leon Gladwell. From legendary World Cup arenas to abandoned communist-era coliseums, remote village pitches to the wonderfully bizarre, Gladwell leads us on a fascinating adventure through the many faces of European football grounds.


    Blending travel guide with heartfelt tribute, this book celebrates the history, culture, and communities that give life to the continent’s football scene - and will no doubt inspire your next football getaway.

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    55 分
  • New Black Cyclones
    2025/08/13
    Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by Marlon Lee Moncrieffe the writer of "New Black Cyclones: Racism, Representation and Revolutions of Power in Cycling" This is a call for a revolution by the global Black cycling community to reform the sport and for changing the way cycling is seen.

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