Episodes

  • Top 10 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions

    Top 10 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions
    May 15 2026
    Being a referee isn't exactly easy...but it becomes a whole lot harder when you get it wrong! In this bonus episode, Mark and Marcus look back on some of the most outrageous refereeing decisions in football, both club and country. From incorrect offside calls to overzealous bookings, the pair break down some of the worst and most interesting choices made by referees. Stories include the 2009 Chelsea v Barcelona Champions League semi-final, Pedro Mendes' halfway line strike from 2005 against Manchester United and referee Wolf-Dieter Ahlenfelder's alcoholic indulgence before a game alongside many more. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • FA Cup Magic: Finals Through Time

    FA Cup Magic: Finals Through Time
    May 14 2026
    Major upsets, scintillating strikes and penalty saves. There can only be one day on the footballing calendar that houses such as brilliant chaos, the FA Cup final. In this episode we unpack four finals, each containing drama of their own! Mark unpicks Chelsea vs Leeds United from 1970 and Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion from 1983, whilst Marcus looks at Tottenham vs Manchester City from 1981 and Wimbledon vs Liverpool from 1988. The pair also paint a picture of what FA Cup final day was like away from the pitch back in the day and give us some of their favourite personal memories. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Who Makes England’s Greatest Ever Team?

    Who Makes England’s Greatest Ever Team?
    May 8 2026
    From Gordon Banks to Harry Kane...we're here! Mark and Marcus walks us through their all-time England XI from cat-like goalkeepers to sensational strikers, we dart across the decades looking at some of the most standout individuals to wear the 3-Lions shirt. We want to hear from you! Let us know about YOUR greatest England 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • The History of The IPL

    The History of The IPL
    May 7 2026
    Watched by more than 1 billion people, the Indian Premier League, otherwise known as the IPL, has become one of the most valuable sporting leagues in the world. Unlike traditional, the IPL brought an all-new feel to cricket, fast cars, extortionate paycheques and bright lights, yet is regarded as one of the highest standard of domestic T20 cricket around. Mark and Marcus guide us through the birth of the IPL back in 2008, it's road to becoming so dominant and how exactly it changed the face of cricket. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • The 1985 Black Ball Final: Carnage at The Crucible

    The 1985 Black Ball Final: Carnage at The Crucible
    Apr 30 2026
    On one Sunday night back in April 1985, 18 million people tuned-in to watch two men in bow ties try and pot a snooker ball in a theatre in Sheffield. Steve Davis vs Dennis Taylor was a game that had it all, some might say on paper the final was a mismatch but what occurred was in fact a night of surprise and a finish that has resonated down the ages. Mark and Marcus look back fondly on the rise of snooker during the 1980s in the UK, they highlight some of the outlandish characters that built the game as well as unearth their own memories covering the sport. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • The History of The Marathon

    The History of The Marathon
    Apr 23 2026
    What better way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon than running 26.2 miles around the capital? With the London marathon fast approaching, Mark and Marcus hit the streets to find out exactly what the marathon is all about. Marcus shades light on his eventful experience running the London Marathon, we look back on some of the weird and wonderful outfits people have worn across the years and explore the unsung heroes of long-distance running. The pair also select a handful of elite runners to look out for past and present. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • The Masters 2019: Tiger's Ultimate Comeback

    The Masters 2019: Tiger's Ultimate Comeback
    Apr 16 2026
    The 2019 Masters held host to one of the most memorable sporting comebacks in history. In the midst of a career full of severe injuries, ongoing legal troubles and a desire to be the greatest golfer of all-time, Tiger Woods produced what can only be described as a miracle at Augusta seven years ago. In this episode, Mark and Marcus also give us an insight into what it's like interviewing the golfing star as well as a dive into some other great sporting comebacks throughout time. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. Tik Tok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Grand National 1997: Chaos on the Course

    Grand National 1997: Chaos on the Course
    Apr 9 2026
    On the 5th April 1997 – the world’s most famous horse race got postponed due to a bomb threat. What could have been a dark and depressing day turned out to be joyful and jovial. Mark and Marcus will take us back to that historic day and walk us through one of the most gripping equestrian events in sporting history. With heartwarming stories of Merseyside hospitality and tales of jockeys in their silks out on the town (eating kebabs!), you’ll hear sides of this story not told before… Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. Tik Tok Instagram YouTube Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins