A Real-Life Wacky Races: Part 1 – Sports Bizarre

A Real-Life Wacky Races: Part 1 – Sports Bizarre

In 1934, the 100th anniversary of the founding of Melbourne was celebrated by what was at the time, the most dangerous and ambitious race in world history, flying from England to Melbourne.

The race would see wooden biplanes go up against the first metal airliners and was funded by an Australian Willy Wonka, Sir Macpherson Robertson, inventor of Freddo Frog and Cherry Ripe.

The finest pilots of the age gathered in England, a man who flew with a lion cub, a married couple who argued over directions, and a man who once ‘bombed’ the English flagship, HMAS Queen Elizabeth, with toilet paper during a naval exercise.

If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus.

Click here to join today

As a member, you’ll get:

  • A weekly bonus podcast
  • Access to all past episodes
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes access
  • A fortnightly newsletter
  • Access to the members-only chatroom
  • Ability to vote on future episodes
  • Early access to any live show tickets

Research

To research this I went through more aviation materials than I had ever thought possible. There are a heap of contemporary reports online and I had to dig deep to flesh out a lot of minor details; not all the reports line up.

The best book on the race is On a Wing and a Prayer: The Race that Stopped the World by Di Websdale-Morrissey and is a great account.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaksot(229)

Eddie 'Rube' Waddell Part 4 - Sports Bizarre

Eddie 'Rube' Waddell Part 4 - Sports Bizarre

There's a strong argument that Rube's season in 1903, is the craziest season an athlete has ever had. There are animals, theatre, ice cream eating competitions, a marriage, time in jail and so much more. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets There were numerous sources for Rube’s story, he’s now one of the most written about baseball stars of that era. THe bible on his life however is Rube Waddell: The Zany, Brilliant Life of a Strikeout Artist by Alan H. Levy. It’s well worth a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Maalis 41min

Thinning the Herd - Animal Bizarre

Thinning the Herd - Animal Bizarre

Titus is joined by comedian Adam Rozenbachs, and they roam across the animal landscape like a short-armed T-Rexes They discuss thinning the herd, human evolution and Americans stealing our wombats. Grab tickets to Adam’s Melbourne International Comedy show Warm Regards below! https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1316921 If you’d like more Animal Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Maalis 39min

 Eddie 'Rube' Waddell Part 3 - Sports Bizarre

Eddie 'Rube' Waddell Part 3 - Sports Bizarre

After a brief adventure in California, Rube returns to the Major Leagues. Rube however hadn't changed, he wrestled opponents before games, refereed boxing matches, stopped a stadium from burning down and was involved in a train derailment. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets There were numerous sources for Rube’s story, he’s now one of the most written about baseball stars of that era. The bible on his life however is Rube Waddell: The Zany, Brilliant Life of a Strikeout Artist by Alan H. Levy. It’s well worth a read. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Maalis 34min

Elephants in Cardigans - Animal Bizarre

Elephants in Cardigans - Animal Bizarre

Mick and Titus discuss why elephants are wearing cardigans and wonder if dogs should have bachelor parties. If you’d like more Animal Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Maalis 33min

Eddie 'Rube' Waddell Part 2 - Sports Bizarre

Eddie 'Rube' Waddell Part 2 - Sports Bizarre

Rube began 1900 in Pittsburgh, where he continued to clash with his manager, Fred Clarke, over things like missing a game because he had purchased a new puppy. Soon he would be off to a new team, but it would be the same old Rube. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets There were numerous sources for Rube’s story, he’s now one of the most written about baseball stars of that era. The bible on his life however is Rube Waddell: The Zany, Brilliant Life of a Strikeout Artist by Alan H. Levy. It’s well worth a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Maalis 46min

Rats on Cocaine - Animal Bizarre

Rats on Cocaine - Animal Bizarre

Mick and Titus discuss the music rats like while on cocaine and Mick gets annoyed with Australian sharks for letting the country down. If you’d like more Animal Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Maalis 30min

Eddie 'Rube' Waddell: Part 1 - Sports Bizarre

Eddie 'Rube' Waddell: Part 1 - Sports Bizarre

No athlete was like Rube Wadell. One of the greatest pitchers of all time, Rube's exploits on the field paled to his off-the-field antics. From chasing fire tracks, training geese to jump rope or leaving games to go fishing, Rube became the most popular baseballer of his age. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets There were numerous sources for Rube’s story, he’s now one of the most written about baseball stars of that era. The bible on his life however is Rube Waddell: The Zany, Brilliant Life of a Strikeout Artist by Alan H. Levy. It’s well worth a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Maalis 51min

Magnificent Whale Antics - Animal Bizarre

Magnificent Whale Antics - Animal Bizarre

Mick and Titus go deep on whale antics, from spying to swallowing kayakers. If you’d like more Animal Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Maalis 29min

Suosittua kategoriassa Komedia

nikotellen
tuplakaak
antin-matka
anni-jaajo
ihan-oikeesti
olipa-kerran-otsikko
rss-saarinen-shoy
antin-palautepalvelu
antin-elokuvakerho
puurojengi
mysteeripodcast
rss-kaheli
kasper-ja-mikko-suomen-suosituin-podcast
naakkavalta
rss-nikotellen
everypodi
rss-napy
radio-novan-aamun-iltapalat
ela-viitti
rss-tuhannes-podcast