Is this the END of sports docuseries?

The SportsPro Podcast is back, and this time Ed Dixon, Steve McCaskill and Sam Carp dive into the boom – and possible bust – of sports documentaries. From the pandemic-era surge that delivered global hits like The Last Dance and Drive to Survive, to the wave of imitators that followed, the team debate whether the magic of sports docs is starting to fade. So, is it the end? Not quite but the golden boom has definitely passed. Sports docs are settling into a new phase, moving past the copycat era into smarter, more niche storytelling that still knows how to hook an audience. Tune in for a lively discussion on the fine line between entertainment and authenticity in sports docuseries. And yes, the quiz no one asked for makes another appearance! Recorded at Spotify UK Headquarters. For more information on the SportsPro Media Summit, visit

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Is this the END of sports docuseries? is an episode from SportsPro Podcast by SportsPro.

This episode is 00:33:09 long.

This episode was published on Sep 18, 2025.

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