Episodes

  • Hibernian Heroes: The Team that Ended 114 Years of Hurt

    Hibernian Heroes: The Team that Ended 114 Years of Hurt
    May 29 2026

    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined by Journalist Isaac Callan to discuss his new book, Hibernian Heroes: The Team that Ended 114 Years of Hurt


    Witty, personal and thrilling, this is the inside story of the greatest Hibs side in a generation – guaranteed to delight supporters and anyone who loves an uplifting underdog tale.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar

    Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar
    May 7 2026

    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined by award-winning American Sports Writer Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book, Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar.


    Alan Shipnuck traces McIlroy’s evolution from a young Northern Irish phenom to a game-changing force. Rory brings to life the heartbreaks, triumphs, tabloid romance, business disputes and divisive politicking to fully define one of golf’s all-time great players.

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    53 mins
  • Fighting For Survival: A Manifesto for the Future of Rugby League

    Fighting For Survival: A Manifesto for the Future of Rugby League
    Apr 2 2026

    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by writer Rob Watson to discuss his book Fighting For Survival: A Manifesto for the FUTURE of Rugby League.


    Rob contends that the sport has been in an existential crisis since 1895. Just how has it survived so long, and what must it do now to stay alive and thrive? "Fighting for Survival" examines rugby league’s remarkable resilience amid such obstacles as government bias, military bans and scant media coverage

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    59 mins
  • The Unseen Sir Alf. A Different Kind of Hero

    The Unseen Sir Alf. A Different Kind of Hero
    Feb 5 2026
    A book that Reshapes our understanding of English football’s only World Cup-winning manager. Revealing how Ramsey faced and overcame many barriers: a racist nickname, prejudice against ‘gypsies’, poverty & snobbery. Adrian Durham & Neil Foggin are joined by the author Grant Bage.

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    51 mins
  • The Art of Batting: The Craft of Cricket’s Greatest Run Scorers

    The Art of Batting: The Craft of Cricket’s Greatest Run Scorers
    Nov 20 2025

    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by Cricket Journalist Jarrod Kimber to discuss his new book "The Art of Batting: The Craft of Cricket’s Greatest Run Scorers"


    Through interviews with cricketing greats such as David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Nasser Hussain, Rahul Dravid and Brian Lara, this book shows you the science, skill and culture that made the 50 greatest batters of all time.


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    57 mins
  • The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup

    The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup
    Oct 9 2025
    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 mins
  • The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Longlist

    The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Longlist
    Sep 25 2025

    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 mins
  • THE ESCAPE: the Tour, the Cyclist and me.

    THE ESCAPE: the Tour, the Cyclist and me.
    Sep 18 2025

    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 mins