Prof Sports

In the light of former V8 Super Cars driver Renee Gracie essentially becoming an adult film star, the team delve into other surprising career changes that former athletes have made. Discussed this week is the NBA Hall of Famer who is now a crossing guard, a Heavy Weight World Champ who now races pigeons, a former Test Cricketer who now drives a taxi in Wellington and Steve “Beaver” Menzies joins the team to defend himself against the Professor’s allegations that he doesn’t have a real job. For proof of Beaver’s real job visit his website http://www.citywidelpi.com.au/steve/For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @narrowworldofsportsFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show. The best review wins a jar of Tommy’s pickles*.*Not a euphemism

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In the light of the relaunch of the NRL season with it's brand new rules, artificial audio and high tech camera angles, we look at all the best and worst innovations in sport over the years. We also discuss why Nick is missing this week. Cast this week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.

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In the light of Tom Brady essentially splitting his pants during a charity golf match, the team chat about their favorite plus sized athletes. This week is a celebration of the Dadbods, Chunky Brewsters and Corpulent Competitors who make us all feel like maybe we could be pro athletes too. Discussed this week are Phil Kessel, Bartolo Colon, Emmanuel "Tiny" Yarbrough and Andy Ruiz. Special shout out to @Mezbro28 for suggesting the topic. Cast: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @narrowworldofsportsFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.

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In the light of the AFL essentially placing their players on a "bonk ban", the team dive into the annals to discover all the other weird and wonderful rules that exist in the world of sports and beyond. This week they discuss Tennis' lost hat rule, the time chess authorities banned cleavage, the AFL's "too many men" rule and the Professor reveals a whole bunch of weird statutes that are still crimes in Australia.Cast this week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "The Rules are for Poor People" Erskine.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @narrowworldofsportsFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show.

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In the light of The Professor stumbling across the film "The Keeper" (the true story of Bert Trautmann, who went from being a German POW to Goal Keeper for Manchester City), the team discuss other sports stories that are worthy of being made into films. Future blockbusters include: Mysterious Golfer John Montague; The Third Splash Brother Jason Mcelwain; Lazarus Jockey, Ralf Neves; and Belles Two - The Corked Bat Heist.This week's cast of future film producers includes: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow the team on socials:@NarrowWorldofSports on Instagram and Facebook@NarrowWolrdoS on TwitterLeave a Five Star review and it *may* be read out on show.

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In the light of the return of the UFC this weekend, the team examine the most brutal sports played around the world. Sports include Calcio Storico (Florentine Football), Turkish Oil Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Rugby and Water Polo.Cast this Week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "I've got an instagram account, follow me @MrTommyTuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow @narrowworldofsports on Facebook and Instagram or @narrowworldos on twitter.Leave a 5 star review and it *may* be read out on the show.

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In the light of the rising popularity of Esports and the push for them to be included in the Olympic Games, the team put their IOC hats on to weigh the Olympic worthiness of a range of sports, including; Plunge Diving, Test Cricket, Chess Boxing, Solo Synchronised Swimming, Beer Pong, Break Dancing, Club Swinging, Pigeon Shooting, Wushu, and Cheese Rolling. They also come up with some improvements for The Marathon and Swimming Events.Cast this Week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "I've got an instagram account, follow me @MrTommyTuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow @narrowworldofsports on Facebook and Instagram or @narrowworldos on twitter.Leave a 5 star review and it *may* be read out on the show.

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In the light of the new documentary "The Last Dance" about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, the team dig into the annals of sport to find other athletes with a win at all costs attitude. Names include: Steve Waugh, Tom Brady, Aryton Senna, Michel Pollentier, Anatoly Karpov (USSR Chess Master), Wendy Ingraham and Sian Welch, The 2010 NZ Soccer Team and The 1972 USSR Basketball Team.Cast this week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "the Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @narrowworldofsports and Twitter @narrowworldos.Leave a 5 star review and it *may* be read out on the show.

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In the light of Ronaldinho going into house arrest for using a fake passport, the team look at all the moments both on and off the field that are "the one thing" that some of our favourite sports stars are remembered for. The boys call Bryan Fletcher to chat about "the hand grenade"... and the Uber (sort of). Other stars discussed include Todd Carney, John Hopoate, Israel Folau, George Gregan, Matt Shirvington, Chris Webber, Babe Ruth, Bill Buckner, Greg Louganis, Zinedine Zidane and Paula Radcliffe.Cast this week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.For more great content, follow the team on socials @narrowworldofsports. Leave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show.

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In the light of Tom Brady essentially becoming a Tampa Bay Buccaneer the boys chat about the players who went out on top and those who played one year too long. Names include: Rob Gronkowski, Brendan McCullum, Bobby Jones, Bruce Murray, Alastair Lynch, Nigel Mansell and a very special call in from Nathan Hindmarsh. Cast this week: James"The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tom "Essentially just a man of the people" Erskine. Please leave a 5 star review and it *may* be read out at the top of the show. For more content or to let the team know your thoughts hit them up at @NarrowWorldofSport on socials.

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