From the Archive: The 1900 Paris Olympics - Sports Bizarre

Titus and Mick kick off the wild story of Norman Selby, the boxer who gave us the phrase “the real McCoy.” From hopping trains to world champion, he invented the corkscrew punch (thanks to a kitten) and mastered trickery inside the ring. Part One sets the stage for a career as bizarre as it gets. When we come back, Norman Selby is stepping up for the heavyweight title - one of the most corrupt championships in boxing history. 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.

5 Okt 44min

Titus is once again joined by comedian and writer Adam Rozenbachs for a dive into the week’s strangest animal stories. From a Spanish bull taking aim at a reporter live on air to scientists plotting the return of the long-lost dodo, the big question is ... are we witnessing brilliance or the beginnings of Jurassic Park? 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.

30 Sep 30min

Titus O’Reily is joined by special guest Andrew Rule to dive into the Greatest Australian Horses and his new book The Chosen Few. A perfect episode for anyone starting to get into horse racing, with stories of legends on and off the 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Sep 46min

The wild final chapter of Diego Maradona’s life - doping scandals, fistfights, shootouts with reporters, and a World Cup meltdown. Football’s greatest genius went out exactly as he lived: chaotic, controversial, and unforgettable. 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.

21 Sep 47min

Mick’s back and joins the chat about Dr Chris Brown’s cheeky cat confession, an iguana pulling off a virgin birth, and a camel that got a little too frisky. 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.

19 Sep 26min

Titus and Mick dive further into the life of Diego Maradona - from World Cup glory to cocaine scandals and Camorra connections. Don't miss the final, jaw-dropping part of this Maradona series next week! 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.

14 Sep 42min

Titus O'Reily is joined by Adam Rozenbachs as they explore the lighter side of wildlife - from a man’s painful python encounter to dogs riding surfboards like pros. 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 Sep 27min

In Part 5 of the Diego Maradona series, Titus and Mick dive into the chaos of paternity scandals, Napoli’s first-ever title, god-like worship in Naples, and Diego’s legendary “Live is Life” warm-up on the road to European glory. But as the trophies pile up, so do the drugs, the Camorra, and the women. Stay tuned for Part 6 to see if Napoli decide to let him go. 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.

7 Sep 44min