"The Americans should be ashamed of themselves, letting Negroes win their medals for them. I shall not shake hands with this Negro” - Adolf Hitler, 1936

In Part Two of the Adolf Hitler's 1936 Olympics trilogy, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward head to Berlin, 1936, as athletes from 49 nations arrive for the games. Determined to showcase Germany as a modern, powerful, and orderly nation, the Nazi regime orchestrated the most expensive Olympics in history, complete with a groundbreaking opening ceremony and a propaganda machine unlike anything the world had ever seen.

Hitler envisioned the Games as proof of Aryan supremacy - but one man shattered his myth. Jesse Owens, the grandson of a slave from Alabama, stunned the world by winning four gold medals, humiliating Hitler and cementing his place as one of the greatest athletes in Olympic history.

Behind the spectacle, however, foreign politicians and dignitaries were being courted by Nazi leaders, all while the regime escalated its brutal campaign of antisemitism, violence, and sportswashing.

This episode examines:

• How the 1936 Berlin Olympics rewrote the rulebook for opening ceremonies and global sporting events
• The propaganda machine of the Third Reich and its manipulation of international opinion
• Helene Mayer, Hitler’s token Jewish athlete, who controversially gave the Nazi salute on the podium
• How the world looked away as Nazi Germany used sport to mask persecution and murder on mass scale

Step inside the stadium where history, politics, and ideology collided - whilst the world watched and did nothing.

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"It's a project of Jews & Freemasons, and a play inspired by Judaism which cannot possible be put on in a Reich ruled by national socialists"

In Part One of this gripping trilogy of How It All Played Out, award-winning journalists Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward take listeners back to 1930s Berlin to uncover the dark truth behind the 1936 Olympic Games.

Discover how Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime lobbied to host the Olympics, transforming them into a powerful tool of propaganda, nationalism, and the inception of sportswashing. Behind the spectacle lay a chilling reality: the rise of antisemitism in Germany, the early installation of concentration camps, and the global community’s blind eye to the signs of tyranny.

This episode explores:

• How Nazi Germany won the right to host the Olympics in 1931 and Hitler's continual opposition
• Adolf Hitler’s vision for the Games and the IOC’s complicity
• The devastating impact on the Jewish community and marginalised groups
• The origins of using sport as a weapon of politics, racism, and ideology

Step into history where sport, politics, and propaganda collide - revealing a blueprint for how dictators manipulate global events to secure and maintain power.

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How It All Played Out is taking a brief pause, but Season 2 is gearing up to be bigger than ever.

In this bonus episode, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward pull back the curtain on what’s ahead. You’ll get a taste of stories ranging from the Ryder Cup’s infamous War by the Shore, to how Italia ’90 reshaped British football. Hear about athletes and teams who waited decades for their moment of glory, and the night Barry McGuigan united Ireland through a single boxing match.

Season 2 is packed with drama, triumph, and unforgettable moments - there’s something here for every sports fan.

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Wearing your country’s crest. Stepping onto the field for the pride of a nation. It’s every athlete’s dream - but for some, it only happens once.

In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward explore the stories of the sports stars who made a single international appearance. From legendary goalkeeper William 'Fatty' Foulkes to football’s Michael Ricketts, Arnie Sidebottom, and Welsh rugby’s David Bishop, these “one-cap wonders” may not have had lengthy international careers, but their moment on the big stage is unforgettable.

Tune in as we celebrate the passion, pride, and pressure of representing your country — even if just for one game.

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How do you judge greatness?

The 2003–2004 Premier League season stands alone in football history. Arsenal didn’t just win the title - they went the entire campaign unbeaten, becoming The Invincibles.

With footballing legends like Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Sol Campbell leading the charge, this Arsenal side achieved something no other Premier League team has matched.

But does that incredible feat make them the greatest team in Arsenal’s history?

In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward look back at that unforgettable season, comparing the Invincibles to other great teams of the era - including Manchester United and the infamous rivalry with Arsenal, Real Madrid’s Galácticos, and Barcelona under Guardiola.

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"Neville Neville, their in defence. Neville Neville, their futures immense. Neville Neville, they ain't half bad. Neville Neville the name of their dad"

The Brits are a nation of music lovers. From The Beatles to The Smiths, David Bowie to Kate Bush, just about every iconic artist has had one of their hits transformed into a football chant.

In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward explore some of the greatest terrace anthems - beloved by fans of Liverpool, West Ham, Exeter, Manchester United, and beyond.

From the rude, crude and damn right funny, sometimes football is just a pure joy.

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"I just don't think they're doing it without drugs"

In the scorching heat of Seoul during the 1988 Olympic Games, the world watched as two titans of track and field prepared to battle for gold in the men’s 100m final. Carl Lewis - the outspoken American faced off against Ben Johnson, the quiet Canadian powerhouse and world record holder. What followed wasn’t just the fastest race ever run - it was the most controversial in Olympic history.

In this episode of How It All Played Out, hosts Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward unpack the dramatic story behind the 1988 men’s 100m final - a race that ended in scandal, forever changing athletics as we knew it.

From performance-enhancing drugs and doping cover-ups to the fierce international rivalry of the U.S.A vs Canada, systemic corruption, racism, and homophobia, this episode dives deep into the events that turned a moment of glory into one of the biggest Olympic scandals of all time.

Whether you're a history buff or discovering this story for the first time, this is essential listening about the dark side of sport.

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It's home, again! In this special episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward celebrate England's Lionesses' thrilling Euro 2025 victory.

Sarina Wiegman's squad conquered Europe for the second time asking, being the first senior international British football team to lift a trophy on foreign soil. From the heroics of Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton and Michelle Agyemang to the tactical masterclass on offer with quality subsitions The Lionesses did it again - and the world was watching.

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