Outlines – a podcast about sport, stories and the media
Outlines - a podcast about sport, stories and the media
Podcast Description
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Content Themes
The podcast encompasses a variety of themes including the evolution of sports media, the significance of narratives in football and women's sports, and the engagement of younger audiences in sports. Episodes feature discussions on topics like the relevance of sports stories for different demographics, the impact of media channels on sports engagement, and the quirky language of football.
Award-winning Financial Times journalist and author Simon Kuper discusses his writing and his latest book, World Cup Fever.
Simon reflects on his experiences at ten instalments of football’s biggest occasion – including this summer’s event in North America – and explains how he approached its history and its social and cultural significance.
He also talks about the latest edition of Soccernomics, the series he co-created with economist Stefan Szymanski, explores the themes and interests that recur in his work inside and outside sport, and looks back on career landmarks like his influential debut book, Football Against The Enemy.
Outlines is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
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Theme music from Upbeat: Crush – Kaleidoscope
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