Hitler's Olympics Part 2 - Sports Bizarre

Russell Stephen King managed to own a bank, buy English soccer side Notts County and launch a takeover of Formula One team BMW Sauber. There was one small problem, he was a complete fraud, but that didn't stop some powerful people from falling for his scams. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Apr 44min

In the final of our series on Rube Waddell, the great man keeps up the antics, and Connie Mack goes to greater lengths to keep him on track. 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.

6 Apr 42min

Titus is joined again by Adam Rozenbachs and they discuss anxiety turtles at Pilates and an increase in penguin divorce rates. 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.

1 Apr 38min

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 Mar 41min

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 Mar 39min

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 Mar 34min

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 Mar 33min

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 Mar 46min