As we bring up the quarter of a century in the episode department. We decided to have a little look at the greatest redemption stories in sport, in light of Tiger Woods’ horrific car accident. We will have a look at some of the most tragic falls from grace and then marvel at their rise to dominance again. 

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In this weeks pod we have a little look at the great sporting duos throughout history. We have a look at why duos happen in some sports and not others and why the average sports fan loves a classic Batman and Robin story. Stay tuned and stay sharp. Welcome to another episode of A Few Off the Wood. 

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Can he still dance at the ripe old age of 43?  Yes he can, and he did the funky chicken with youthful exuberance.  This week on the podcast we take a look back at what is arguably one of the most impressive sporting achievements of any athlete in the history of sports – Tom Bardy’s tenth Super Bowl appearance and seventh ring.  We recap the game, where it went oh so right for Tom and the Buccaneers and where it went horribly wrong for the golden boy Mahomes and his Chiefs.  We put this performance in the context of other sporting triumphs and ask – what are the greatest sporting achievements of all time and how does this stack up?  The question of age in sports is discussed and how long can the likes of Brady, LeBron and Federer keep on keeping on at the elite level they do, as well as, the Coach v Player debate and how this plays out not only in NFL, but across all sports.

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We are back baby! A Few Off the Wood returns in 2021 and we are going to change the game. This week on the podcast we are breaking down and previewing the biggest sporting event in the world, that's right The Super Bowl. We are going to cover the whole spectacle, everything from the x's and o's to the famous halftime show.  Super Bowl 55 is one of the most anticipated editions of this great game yet, in the shadows of 2020 two teams have emerged at the top of the pile, the Tom Brady led Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Patrick Mahomes mentored Kansas City Chiefs. This game has really got it all! The battle of the GOAT and the potential future GOAT, two high powered offences and the possibility that the Buccaneers could be the first team to win the Super Bowl at home. So buckle up your chin straps, lather on the eye black and get 'dem' hot wings ready, It's game time YEWWWWWWWW!    

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In this week's episode of A Few Off the Wood we have a look at the role of villains in sport. Every great sport has a group of athletes that push the boundaries and often take pleasure in being a polarizing figure. These dividing forces take on an important role in creating a beautiful and engaging sporting narrative. We are also going to throw out to the podosphere our favourite clowns in sport, stories about athletes that have made a career being troublesome and thriving off the hate they receive. So sit back and enjoy the show as we double down on dicks in sport. 

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On this week's ep of A Few Off the Wood, we take a little detour away from our normal MO of poking fun at each other and we have a look at sporting lives that were cut tragically short, in light of the recent deaths of Diego Maradona and Christophe Dominici. We will talk about a collection of athletes that were at the very top of their sports, whilst also illuminating their legacies that will forever be remembered. When an athlete dies there is a huge outpouring of emotion and sorrow. On this pod, we discuss why that is the case and we try to make sense of the joy, hope and love these athletes have brought to the wider community. Sport brings happiness to people and these legends were no exception, they filled our stadiums, they filled our living rooms and now they fill our thoughts.      

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In this week's Pod, we tackle toughness, delving into the age-old pub debate of which sport is the toughest in the world. We look at how you define a tough sport and a tough athlete, how you can categorise and rank a sport as being tough or not. After getting our head around the rules we try and convince one another as to why the sports we have chosen are the toughest in the land. So please prepare yourselves a cement milkshake and harden the hell up, this pod will be insightful and entertaining but most of all it will be really tough to listen to. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.  

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On this week's episode we talk to one of Australia's leading sports and exercise psychologists David Williams. He has worked with everyone who is anyone in the sporting world from the geelong Cats to Barcelona FC. Will and I pick his brain about how important the connection is between the mind and body is for professional athletes, and how an understanding of your own psychology can take your sporting prowess to another level. We also have a chat about the issues that surround mental health in sport and how our favourite athletes might be superstars, but that doesn't mean they are superhuman. All that and more on a very interesting episode of A Few Off the Wood. 

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In this week's instalment of podding perfection, we have a look at some of the greatest ever sporting Finals, in lights of the footy, NBA and MLB all coming to a close, we thought that it was only fitting to go back in time and let you sorry souls know which are our favourites. So please tune in and sink a few tinnies as we indulge in another great Australian pastime. Sit back, relax and let yourself slide into a little finals fever.  

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On this week's podcast, we had a chat with one of the best sailors in the world, that's right Tom Slingsby is on the show. We talk to Tom about all things sailing, we spin yarns about spinnakers, centreboards and how booms have a mind of their own.  He tells us about his gold medal win at the London Olympics, his win in the Sydney to Hobart and how he was part of one of the greatest comebacks in sport to win America's Cup. So sit back you dirty old sea dogs and enjoy the motion of the ocean. 

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