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Don’t Tell Me The Score

What can sport teach us about life and how best to live it? Each week Simon Mundie sits down with an expert and uses sport to answer life’s big questions.

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Episodes

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DTMTS Lessons: Simon Mundie
What has Simon Mundie learnt from the DTMTS journey so far?
25 Mar 2021,55 mins
A philosophy of sport: Rupert Spira
What the experience of flow in sport may reveal about the nature of reality.
18 Mar 2021,62 mins
When winning isn't winning: John Neal
When does an obsession with winning become unhealthy?
11 Mar 2021,41 mins
Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman
Why emotional intelligence can be more important than IQ.
04 Mar 2021,39 mins
Self-acceptance: Billy Monger
The power of accepting yourself and letting go of the need for approval.
25 Feb 2021,54 mins
Character: Bill Beswick
Taking full responsibility for your life and facing challenges head on.
18 Feb 2021,45 mins
Kindness: Dr David Hamilton
How being kind can positively impact our health, relationships and the world around us.
11 Feb 2021,58 mins
Valuing People: Nigel Pearson
Appreciating people for who they are – not just for what they do.
03 Feb 2021,48 mins
Calming the voice in our head: Ethan Kross
Harnessing the power of the conscious mind and settling inner chatter.
28 Jan 2021,47 mins
Perception: Tatyana McFadden
Choosing an empowering narrative to handle whatever comes your way.
21 Jan 2021,59 mins
Exploration: Jos Buttler MBE
Exploring your own limits and learning to trust your own judgement.
13 Jan 2021,65 mins
How our environment shapes us: John McAvoy
Lessons from the ex-armed robber reformed through sport in prison. Photo: James Mitchell.
07 Jan 2021,97 mins
Connection: Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Exploring why human connection is so vital to our wellbeing.
31 Dec 2020,50 mins
Choking under pressure: Mark Williams
When pressure causes a dramatic drop off in performance.
24 Dec 2020,41 mins
Teams: Frances Houghton MBE
How to thrive within a successful team culture, with the five-time Olympic rower.
17 Dec 2020,70 mins
Courage: Ollie Ollerton
Throwing yourself into something without any guarantee of a successful outcome.
10 Dec 2020,48 mins
Goals: Tim Don
How to set goals with the Ironman world record holder. (Photo: On Running/Andrew Hinton)
03 Dec 2020,52 mins
Perspective: Anne Keothavong
How our experiences inform how we see the world, with GB's Fed Cup captain.
26 Nov 2020,43 mins
Obsession: Adam Peaty
What it takes to become one of the greatest athletes on the planet.
19 Nov 2020,32 mins
Visualisation: Sir Nick Faldo
How to harness the power of your imagination to achieve success.
12 Nov 2020,62 mins
Making things happen: Maurice Hamilton
The art of creating opportunities and turning dreams into reality.
05 Nov 2020,63 mins
The art of selling: Eddie Hearn
Why sales is an important life skill and how to get better at it.
29 Oct 2020,62 mins
Self-reflection: Jamie Peacock
The value of observing and evaluating yourself in order to grow as a person.
22 Oct 2020,51 mins
Embracing discomfort: Wim Hof
How to become more resilient - with the "Iceman" Wim Hof.
15 Oct 2020,58 mins
Beliefs: Helen Davis
How our beliefs and perceptions shape how we experience ourselves and the world.
08 Oct 2020,46 mins
Confidence: Sir Chris Hoy
Why having self-doubt is normal and how preparation and perspective are key.
30 Sep 2020,52 mins
Vulnerable conversations: Emile Heskey
The importance of having open and understanding conversations.
23 Sep 2020,42 mins
Knowing yourself: Damon Hill
Resolving complicated feelings, recognising patterns and understanding yourself better.
17 Sep 2020,73 mins
Always learning: Nigel Adkins
Seeing life as an opportunity for constant and never-ending learning and growth.
10 Sep 2020,72 mins
Passion: Scott Lloyd
How doing what you love can lead to unexpected places – with the head of British tennis.
03 Sep 2020,42 mins