Sport Shack

Paul and Glenn are back for another exciting and entertaining episode. This week we are going to talk about some brutal and tough sports. In this episode some of what will be discussed include

- The six attributes that determine the toughness of a sport.

- The brutality of the beginning of the Newtown vs Manly Minor Semi Final Rugby League match 1981.

- A medieval Italian sport that still exists today, is a mixture of soccer, rugby and mixed martial arts and is high in brutality with punching, kicking opponents, tripping, hacking, tackling, and wrestling opponents allowed.

- An Olympic water sport that is ranked by some as the toughest in the world and is known for the “Blood in the water” game.

- Muay Thai, UFC and Kickboxing

- Irish sports such as hurling and Gaelic football

- Bull riding.

- Medieval sports that still exist to an extent today e.g., armoured combat, jousting.

- Wheelchair rugby

- Motor cycle racing

- Boxing

- Horseback riding

Paul and Glenn give their claps and slaps for the week. We also have our Quiz and segments Who Am I? and Where Are They Now? And Glenn finishes off the show with a cracking joke.

Brutal sports references

1. The top tens.com ‘top 10 most dangerous sports’,

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_in_the_Water_match

3. The top tens.com ‘top 10 most violent sports’, decorulez97

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcio_Fiorentino

5. The guardian.com ‘the calcio storico, the most brutal sport on earth-in pictures’, by jim powell 27/6/2015.

6. Indiatimes.com ‘7 extremely brutal forms of sport which no longer exist and we could not be more thankful’, by basit aijaz, 4/2/23.

7. Bleacher report.com ‘what is the toughest sport in the world?’, by chris siddell, 14/9/2011.

8. Amp.marca.com ‘the brutal battle of ball game england’s wildest and most savage sport’, by marca english, 24/2/23.

9. Aftersports.com ‘top 5 most violent sports’, vansh, 15/8/23.

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_de%27_Bardi

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcio_Fiorentino

12. The guardian.com ‘the calcio storico, the most brutal sport on earth- in pictures’, by jim powell, 27/6/2015.

13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpastum

14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chianina

15. Top athletes, ‘the most dangerous sport- calcio storico’,

16. The Rules of Calcio Storico (Calcio Fiorentino)-EXPLAINED. As explained by Ninh Ly. 16/4/2017.

In this episode, Paul pays a special tribute to a much-forgotten legend of Australian sport. Edwin Flack who competed at the first Modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, was Australia's first Olympian and first Olympic Champion. Flack won gold medals in the 800m and 1500m on the track and his great athletic achievements, popularity and courage earned him the name from the locals as "The Lion of Athens". Edwin Flack put Australia on the world map and he began a tremendous legacy with Australia and the Olympic Games. In this episode Paul will talk about

- the early life of Edwin Flack and his family background.

- colonial life in Australia in the lead up to Federation.

- the lead up to the 1896 Olympics and those mainly responsible for its beginnings.

- Edwin Flack's preparations for the games.

- The performances of Edwin Flack at the 1896 Olympic Games and his Aussie "Have a go", spirit.

- the first Olympic marathon and Flack's bravery.

- life for Edwin Flack after the Athens' Games

- the tremendous legacy Edwin Flack has left many years later, not just in sport but also in accountancy.

Edwin flack sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1896_Summer_Olympics

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Flack

3. Great australian sporting moments, by michael roberts, the miegunyah press, 2008.

4. https://www.athletics.com.au/hall-of-fame-directory/edwin-flack/

5. https://olympics.com/en/athletes/edwin-flack

6. The olympics- athens to athens 1896-2004, widenfeld and nicolson, the orion publishing group, london.2004.

7. Parliamentary education office.

https://peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/history-of-parliament/federation/the-federation-of-australia/

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PwC

9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_de_Coubertin

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Averoff

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_world_records_in_athletics

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_Australia_Fair

13. https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/olympic-medals

14. https://athletics.possumbility.com/awards/awards.htm

15. https://www.pwc.com.au/about-us/edwin-flack-awards.html

Intro Music- One Shot by Soundroll

Outro Music- Can't Give it Up by All Good Folks from Upbeat.

Paul and Glenn are back for another fun and entertaining episode. This time we will explore more in regard to the relationship of music and sport and focus on Sportspeople/teams that have inspired musicians who have gone on to write songs about them. Some of who we will discuss include.

- A talented English footballer who had the football world at his feet only to give it all away in order to devote himself to his religion and the bible. English singer/songwriter Billy Bragg wrote a song about this former footballer and his struggle in balancing his sport and religion.

- A legend of Australian athletics who has had a distinguished career not just in her sport, however also in politics and sports administration.

- Songs about Sir Donald Bradman e.g., “Our Don Bradman”, by Jack O’Hagan.

- Songs about Muhammed Ali e.g., “Black Superman”, by Johnny Wakelin.

- Songs about Phar Lap e.g., “Big Red” by Russel Morris

- Michael Jordan “Be like Mike”, the Gatorade commercial.

- Art and Garfunkel’s famous lyrics in their song “Mrs Robinson” in regard to Joe DiMaggio.

- Dire Straits Mark Knopfler and his song about a famous former heavyweight boxer.

- The tragic death of former Aussie cricketer Phillip Hughes and how it inspired a song to him in tribute “Nambucca Boy”.

- The story behind New Zealand singer Lorde’s well-known worldwide hit “Royals” and its relation to George Brett and the Kansas City Royals.

- English singer/songwriter Morrissey and his sporting songs/albums e.g., “Billy Conn Boxers”, “Southpaw Grammar”.

- Lil Wayne and “Kobe Bryant”.

- Midnight Oil and “Jimmy Sharman’s boxer’s”

- Les Darcy, Victor Trumper,

- Racehorse Gunsynd and “the Goondiwindi Grey”.

- Yea-sayer and their song “Ambling Alp”, in regard to former Italian boxer Primo Carnera.

- The band Goldfinger and their ridiculous love and obsession with Wayne Gretsky.

Paul and Glenn give their Claps and Slaps. Miss Olivia drops by to do the Quiz and Who Am I? We also have our Where are they Now segment? And Glenn finishes off the show with a cracking joke.

Ancient sports references

1. En.m.wikipedia.org ‘list of australian sports songs’, september 2023.

2. Bleacher report.com ‘the 25 best songs about athletes’, by david daniels 25/2/2011.

3. Nme.com ‘13 brilliant songs you didn’t know were inspired by sportys stars’, by emily barker, 30/1/2015.

4. https://olympics.com/en/athletes/marjorie-jackson

5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Jackson-Nelson

6. Booktopia.com.au ‘jimmy sharman’s boxers. Australia’s legendary travelling boxing troupe’, by stephen mcgrath30/8/23.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Trumper

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C.

9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Knowles

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bragg

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marks_%26_Spencer

12. The guardian.com ‘god’s footballer plays his last game’. Wolvehampton wanderers, 6/9/2008.

13. Songmeanings.com ‘god’s footballer’, by billy bragg,

14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Knowles

15. Amazon.com.au ‘peter knowles, god’s footballer’, by steve gordos, 1/4/2014.

16. Sportskeeda ‘peter knowles. The star striker who gave it all up for religion’, by johnny keen, 22/7/2022.

17. https://www.where-are-they-now.co.uk/footballer/Knowles+Peter/2798

18. Express and star.com ‘wolves memory. A knock at the door changed peter knowles life’, 5/9/2019.

19. The guardian.com ‘billy bragg: the roaring forty review- four decades of flying the flag’, by alexis petridis. 26/10/23.

20. Song ‘God’s Footballer’, by Billy Bragg from the album Don’t Try This at Home. 1991.

Paul and Glenn are back for another fun and entertaining episode. This episode we go back thousands of years to explore some sports that took place during ancient times and discuss how some of the sports back then are still very popular today eg, archery, wrestling, boxing, martial arts.

In this episode some of what we discuss include

- The evolution of the Ancient Games in Greece and how it was resurrected into the Modern Olympic Games of today.

- The oldest sport in North America, that was first played by the Native American’s and is still a popular sport today.

- The Roman Coliseum, which still stands tall today and is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built.

- Milo from Croton, the master of the progressive overload training technique and the most successful athlete of the Ancient Games.

- Tsu Chu, Sumo Wrestling, and Nguni stick fighting.

- Mesoamerican ballgame

- Pato, the national sport of Argentina and Buzkashi, the national sport of Afghanistan.

- Pankration, Fisherman’s Joust, Venatio, Camel jumping and Viking Skin pulling.

- The Olympic flame and memories of it travelling around Australia in the leadup to the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Paul and Glenn discuss their Claps and Slaps for the week. We have our Quiz and also have our segments Who Am I? and Where Are They Now?

Ancient sports references

1. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/colosseum/

2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Milo-of-Croton

3. Linkedin.com ‘the evolution of sports: from ancient origins to modern day spectacles’, phillip lawyer alamo MSc 1/8/23.

4. Oldest.org ‘8 oldest sports in the world’, n.d

5. Discovermagazine.com ‘sports that people played in ancient history’, by jonathan shipley 13/7/2022.

6. Todayifoundout.com ‘12 crazy sports from the ancient world’, by authors at list25.com, 27/5/23.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacrosse

8. https://imperiumromanum.pl/en/curiosities/venatio-fight-with-wild-animals/

9. 100 years of tradition. Olympic world, the history of the olympic games. Nicola chandler, 2007. Murray books. Toots ‘think out of the square’.

10. The olympics, athens to athens 1896-2004,, weidenfield and nicholson,

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia,_Greece

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games

13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Summer_Olympics

In this episode Paul will discuss some well-known performance slumps in sport from over the years and great falls from grace. Paul will discuss some of the following

- what defines a performance slump in an individual athlete or a sporting team and some reasons for performance slumps such as physical, psychological, behavioral problems, environmental influences, techn8ical difficulties, problems with coach/athlete.

- tips on how to get out of a performance slum e.g., gain awareness, self-trust.

Some sportspeople that will Paul talk about include.

- an American golfer who once challenged the great Tiger Woods and reached number one in the world only to then be plagued by injury and illness resulting in a big drop in his world ranking.

- a nation who was a football force to be reckoned with from the 1930'-60's, however, have not made a World Cup in nearly 40 years.

- the Australian Rugby side (the Wallabies)

- West Indies cricket team

- Kenya cricket team

- Greg Chappell and his seven ducks in 1981/82

- Mark Taylor's big form slump in 1996/97

- Italy and Germany and the past two Football World Cups

- Parramatta and their premiership drought

- French Rugby League

- David Warner at the 2019 Ashes series

- Trevor Immelmann, Mike Weir and Ian Baker-Finch

- FC Kaiserslautern, Fassberg SIF, Deportivo la Coruna

- Portsmouth, Notts County, Bolton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest

Paul also has a Quiz and segments Who Am I? and Where Are They Now?

Sporting slumps references

1. Psychology of sport and exercise. ‘Performance slumps in sport: a systematic review.’, by joe stead, jamie poolton, david alder. Vol 61, july 2022.

2. Sports slump busting by alan s.goldberg 15/12/2016.

3. The roar.com ‘the decline and fall of kenyan cricket’, tigerbill44, 2/3/2018.

4. Cricket.com.au ‘remember when taylor ends his drought’, by adam burnett, 8/6/2014.

5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_national_rugby_league_team

6. Foxsports.com ‘ashes 2019: david warner sets record low as aussies openers tour from hell comes to an ugly end’. By jacob kuriype, 15/9/2019.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Raducanu

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Day

9. Bleacher report.com ‘lionel messi’s current form slump will benefit barcelona long term’. By aiden reynolds, 10/11/2013.

10. Topsoccerblog.com ‘11 football teams that fell from grace’, by collins nwokolo, 24/5/23.

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Match_of_the_Century_(1953_England_v_Hungary_football_match)

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungary_national_football_team

13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Immelman

14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Weir

15. Bleacher report.com ‘5 once popular golfers who fell off the map’, by ben alberstadt, 28/5/2015.

16. Sportingindex.com ‘the biggest falls from grace in football’, 29/11

17. Complete performance coaching.com ‘3 steps to get out of a slump in a sport you love’, 30/11/2021.

18. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Duval

19. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aplastic_anemia

20. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korn_Ferry_Tour

21. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Open_Championship

22. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo

23. Irish independent.com ‘the sad fall and fall of david duval’, liam kelly, 10/5/2004.

24. Jacksonville.com ‘gene frenette: maybe playing his old home course will ring spark to david duval’s game’, by gene frenette, florida times-union.5/10/2022.

25. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_U.S._Open_(golf)

26. https://www.pgatour.com/pgatour-champions/tournaments/2022/constellation-furyk-friends/S2022044

Intro Music- One Shot by Soundroll

Outro Music- Can't Give it Up by All Good Folks from Upbeat.

In this episode Paul will discuss some well known performance slumps in sport from over the years and some great falls from grace. Paul will discuss some of the following

- what defines a performance slump in an individual athlete or a sporting team and some reasons for performance slumps such as physical, psychological, behavioural problems. environmental influences, technical difficulties, problems with coach/athlete.

- tips on how to get out of a performance slump eg, gain awareness, building confidence, self-trust.

Some sportspeople and teams that Paul will talk about associated with slumps in performance include

- an American golfer who once challenged the great Tiger Woods and reached number one in the world only to then be plagued by injury and illness and saw his world ranking fall.

- a nation who was a football force to be reckoned with from the 1930's and 1960's, however have not made a World Cup in nearly 40 years.

- the Australian Rugby side (the Wallabies)

- West Indies Cricket team

- Kenya cricket

- Greg Chappell and his seven ducks in 1981/82.

- Mark Taylor's form slump 1996/97.

- Italy and Germany and the past two Football World Cups

- Parramatta in the NRL and their premiership drought

- French Rugby League

- David Warner 2019 Ashes series

- Trevor Immelmann, Mike Weir, Ian Baker-Finch

- FC Kaiserslautern, Fassberg SIF, Deportivo la Coruna.

- Portsmouth, Notts County, Bolton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest,

Paul also has the Quiz, and segments Who Am I? and Where Are They Now?

Paul and Glenn are back for another entertaining episode. This week in the wake of Nathan Cleary’s heroics for the Penrith Panthers in the 2023 NRL Grand Final, we will discuss some courageous/herculean sporting performances from over the years. The main focus will be on sportspeople who put in a heroic and gutsy performance despite fighting through serious injury or illness. Some of who we will discuss include.

- A well-known former Aussie Rules football player who played a key role in Hawthorn’s dominance of the VFL during the 1980’s and played through considerable pain with broken ribs and a bruised kidney.

- A former American gymnast who displayed incredible courage and bravery at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, helping the USA with the team gold.

- Dean Jones memorable 210 in the horrific heat and humidity of Madras in the Tied Test in 1986.

- Brian Close taking blows to the body when facing up to Michael Holding.

- John Sattler and Sam Burgess

- Grant Hackett at the 2004 Olympics.

- Eddie Paynter during the 1932/33 Bodyline series.

- Ryan Harris

- Cooper Cronk at the 2018 NRL Grand Final

- Tiger Woods at the 2008 US Open

- Qld State of Origin team game 2, 1989.

- Malcolm Marshall vs England in 1984.

- Bert Trautmann

- Phillip Rivers,

- Michael Jordan

- Bobby Baun

- Shun Fujimoto

- Emmit Smith, Jack Youngblood, Joe Montanna

- Kurk Gibson, Curt Schilling

- Gillian Rolton

We give our Claps and Slaps for the week. Miss Olivia drops by to do the Quiz and Who Am I? There is Where Are They Now? And Glenn finishes off with a joke.

Courage in sport references

1. Nine.com.au wide world of sports ‘exclusive:the distressing cost of dean jones’ greatest innings’, by brett graham. 2020.

2. Bleacherreport.com ‘true grit: top 10 gutsiest performances in sports history’, by ryan neiman, 25/1/2011.

3. Thesportster.com ‘top 20 heroic performances in sports history, by TS staff. 26/2/2015.

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermott_Brereton

5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_VFL_grand_final

6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillian_Rolton

7. Great australian sporting moments by michael roberts, the miegunyah press, 2008.

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Paynter

9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Youngblood

10. Indystar.com, notre dame ‘chicken soup, bitter cold and a notre dame miracle at the 1979 cotton bowl’, by mike berardino, 13/12/2018.

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnificent_Seven_(gymnastics)

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerri_Strug

13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artur_Akopyan

14. Gymnastics, gymnastics coaching by stksport, 2013-2022.

15. Understanding competitive gymnastics, a guide for parents, the sharp school.com.

16. https://olympics.com/en/athletes/kerri-strug

17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semester_at_Sea

18. USA Today ‘where is kerri strug now? A look at life and career of olympics gymnastics star since 1996 summer games’, by christian ortegal. 22/7/2021.

19. Gymnastics now.com ‘26 years later: would kerri strug’s famous vault have happened today?‘

Paul and Glenn are back for another fun, entertaining and educational episode. This week we are joined by special guest Catherine Williams. October 3 each year is Germany Unity Day which is the German national day that commemorates the German reunification in 1990 when the former German Democratic Republic officially joined the Federal Republic of Germany. We will discuss some well-known German sporting stars from the past and today and Catherine will talk about what life was like for her growing up in Germany and will talk about the structure of German sport and German culture. Paul will also talk about his time in Germany in 1994. Some of the sporting stars that we will discuss in this episode include:

- A former female goalkeeper who revolutionised the position and was one of the greatest female goalkeepers of all time.

- A former German Formula One driver who won four drivers championships, all consecutively and was also the youngest Formula One champion.

- Boris Becker and Steffi Graf, Michael Stich, Angelique Kerber

- Dirk Nowitzki

- Michael Schumacher, Ralf Schumacher, Nico Rosberg.

- German football triumph in World Cups and European Championships.

- Great German footballers such as Franz Beckenbauer, Jurgen Klinsmann, Oliver Khan, Michael Ballack, Mezut Ozil, Miroslav Klose, Gerd Muller, Fritz Walter, Manuel Neuer.

- Hike Drechsler, Lina Radke, Waldemar Cierpinski, Jurgen Schult, Armin Hary.

- Max Schmeling

- Bernhard Langer

- Magdalena Neuner.

Paul gives his Claps and Slaps for the week, we have our Quiz, Who Am I? and Where Are They Now? Paul is corrected numerous times with his German pronunciation and Glenn finishes off with a cracking joke.

German Unity day references

1. Berlin.de the official website of berlin ‘brandenburg gate’,

2. Berlin.de the official website of berlin ‘reichstag’.

3. Berlin. De the official website of berlin ‘day of german unity celebrations’.

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktoberfest

5. Expatrio.com ‘german sport’, nd.

6. Blog.lingoda.com ‘the 6 best german athletes of all time’, by leona quigley, 9/8/23.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralf_Schumacher

8. Discoverwalks.com famous people ‘top 15 german athletes’ by lilian, 30/5/23.

9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernhard_Langer

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Vettel

11. Pantheon ‘the most famous athletes from germany’,

12. the famous people.com ‘famous german sportspersons’.

13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Schmeling

14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelique_Kerber

15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_FIFA_Women%27s_World_Cup

16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Euro_2013

17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_FIFA_Women%27s_World_Cup

18. https://www.timbers.com/players/nadine-angerer/

19. Fifatrainingcentre.com ‘meet the experts, nadine angerer’, 14/7/23

20. Fifa futbol mundial ‘angerer: women’s goalkeeping on the up”.2/4/2014.

Paul and Glenn are back for another entertaining and action-packed episode. This week we will discuss the topic of weather and the great effect is has had on sporting events and venues over the years. From icy cold, wet conditions to the effects of high heat and humidity. We will also discuss some natural disasters and the impact it has had on some sports. In this episode, some of who we will discuss include.

- A well-known hurricane that greatly impacted the city and surrounding areas of New Orleans in 2005 and damaged the cities well known sporting venue.

- The impact of one of the biggest and most devastating natural disasters in recorded history and the impact it had on one of Sri Lanka’s well known cricket venues.

- The snow game at an NRL match at Canberra stadium in 2000.

- Playing cricket in the mist in the Upper Blue Mountains

- 2015 ANZAC Rugby League test match in Brisbane

- Suncorp Stadium and the Brisbane floods

- 1986 Tied Test in Madras and the deplorable conditions.

- Shark Park “Bermuda Triangle”.

- 1995 Semifinal match in 1995 Rugby World Cup

- 1988 NFL playoff game between Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.

- The “Ice Bowl” game in a 1967 NFL Championship game

- 2008 Champions League final

- The Bobby Riggs and Jack Kramer tennis match in 1947.

- 1997 MLB world series game 4.

- New York Yankees 1996 home opener

- 2006 Super Rugby final

- 2016 Wimbledon

- 2010 Ryder Cup

- Michelton Football club

- 2020 Tokyo Olympics

- The Air conditioner game and Game 1 of the NBA finals.

- 1979 NFL Monsoon game between Tampa Bay and Kansas City.

Paul and Glenn give some of their Claps and Slaps for the week. Miss Olivia drops by to do the Quiz and What Am I? We have our Where is it now? Segment and Glenn finishes off the show with another cracking joke.

Terrible Weather and Sport references

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancaster_Park

2. Zerotackle.com ‘the five greatest Bermuda triangle moments at shark park’, by mark goodyear. 9/9/2022.

3. Bleacher report.com ‘top 50 bad weather games in sports history’, by Ryan rudnansky, 11/2/2011.

4. Stack.com ‘beating the elements: the 6 worst weather games of all time’, by Brandon Hall, 28/1/2015.

5. The inner sanctum.com ‘uncertainty plagues sports as extreme weather changes rules of the game’. By Ashleigh matosevic 20/3/2022.

6. AccuWeather.com ‘the 10 most memorable weather-made sports moments of the decade’, by John Roach. 20/12/2019.

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrina

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effect_of_Hurricane_Katrina_on_the_Louisiana_Superdome

9. https://www.neworleanssaints.com/video/flashback-saints-win-super-bowl-xliv-11400468

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Harvey

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Super_14_final

12. The guardian.com ‘Olympic athletes and volunteers in Tokyo tortured by the hottest games ever’, by Jonathon watts, 6/8/2021.

13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galle_International_Stadium

14. Test cricket grounds- the complete guide by john woods. Sports books, 2003.

15. Espn.cricinfo ‘galle international stadium’, by Andrew miller, n.d.

16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake_and_tsunami

17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Broadbridge

18. https://www.britannica.com/event/Indian-Ocean-tsunami-of-2004

19. The national news.com N Sport, ‘the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world-in pictures’, by Paul Radley, 2/2/2021.

20. Australian cricket tours.com ‘galle cricket ground’, by Luke Gillian, 19/8/2023.

21. UK Friends of Galle ‘Tsunami Devastation in Galle, Sri Lanka 26 Dec 2004’.

Paul and Glenn are back for another fun and entertaining episode. This week we are going to discuss the world of sport and modelling and talk about some well-known sportspeople from over the years who have gone in front of the camera and displayed their good looks.

Some of who we talk about in this episode include.

- A German figure skater who dominated her sport in the 1980’s and was called “the most beautiful face of socialism”.

- A former Russian tennis player who was admired by many men from all over the world and was more successful for her looks rather than her tennis.

- Lisa Curry-Kenny, Amanda Beard, Arienne Titmus, Natalie Coughlin

- Anna Ivanovic, Maria Sharapova, Eugenie Bouchard

- Blair O’Neal, Michelle Wie

- Soon Yeon Lee

- Lo Lo Jones, Allyson Felix

- Torah Bright

- Jennie Finch

- Alex Morgan

- Skylar Diggins

- Lauren Eagle

- David Beckham

- Tom Brady and Tim Tebow

- Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Fernando Verdasco, Pat Rafter

- Pat Cummins and the Tradie ads.

Paul and Glenn give their claps and slaps, Miss Olivia drops by to do the Quiz and Who Am I? We have our Where Are they Now? Segment and Glenn finishes the show with some cracking jokes.

Sports and modelling

1. Ranker.com ‘17 male athletes who model’, people in sports 14/7/2020.

2. https://www.colehaan.com/

3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Beard

4. The fashionball.com ‘30+ female athletes who have also worked as models’, by susie greene, 23/8/20.

5. En.espn.co.uk ‘from the court to the catwalk’, by jo carter, 17/12/2010.

6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Kournikova

7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Morgan

8. countrygirl management.com ‘olympians who are also models’,

9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Palmer

10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katarina_Witt

11. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Katarina-Witt

12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_school

13. https://www.usfigureskating.org/skate/ice-skating-disciplines

14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axel_jump

15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop_jump

16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_figures

17. Vault.si.com ‘behold the shining star of the GDR”, by rick reilly, 20/1/1986.

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