Sport Is History

Who Are The World Cup's Heroes & Villains?

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 liked and disliked for a variety of different reasons. In this episode, the pair look at Toni Schumacher's infamous challenge in 1982, Jack Charlton's reign as manager of Ireland, the disgraceful refereeing display of Rudolf Kreitlein in 1966 and Roger Milla's undeniable reappearance across the decades to help Cameroon (including one special celebration). We want to hear from you! Let us know about the episodes YOU want to hear by emailing us at sportishistory@spiritlandproductions.com or following us on Instagram and Tik Tok @sportishistory Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sportishistory] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sportishistory/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@sportishistory/shorts] Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The World Cup's Biggest SHOCKS!

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 the matches that left fans speechless, newspapers furious and history books needing a rewrite. From stunning upsets to contentious moments, Mark and Marcus relive the chaos, drama, and pure football madness that makes the World Cup the most unpredictable show on Earth. The pair explore Scotland's 1978 campaign, Brazil's 2014 meltdown, South Korea's 2002 golden match and the USA's unforgettable victory in 1950. We want to hear from you! Let us know about the episodes YOU want to hear by emailing us at sportishistory@spiritlandproductions.com or following us on Instagram and Tik Tok @sportishistory Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sportishistory] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sportishistory/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@sportishistory/shorts] Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Who Makes The World Cup's Greatest Ever Team?

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 in the world past and present to form the ultimate international team. We want to hear from you! Let us know about YOUR greatest World Cup XI by emailing us at sportishistory@spiritlandproductions.com or following us on Instagram and Tik Tok @sportishistory Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sportishistory] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sportishistory/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@sportishistory/shorts] Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Pubs to Prime Time: The Phenonmenal Rise of Darts

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 headlining huge venues on prime time television? In this episode, Mark and Marcus run us through what made the sport so encapsulating back in the 1970s and 80s, the characters that laid down it's mainstream foundations and the success stories of the time, including one standout final between Eric Bristow and Bobby George. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sportishistory] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sportishistory/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@sportishistory/shorts] Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Champions League Final Fever: PSG vs Arsenal

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 thought of as two of the most dangerous teams in the game. From Raya to Doue and beyond, this episode is the perfect Champions League Final breakdown ahead of an epic clash of styles, flare and ability. The pair also look at both managers in Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique as well as giving their predictions on who will be the 2026 European champions. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sportishistory] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sportishistory/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@sportishistory/shorts] Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]