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 t...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnys...

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 ou...

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 crim...

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...

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. Fo...

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...

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...

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, Mat...

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 K...

Following footage of Curtis Scott's arrest emerging, the podcast team dig into other times sports stars have been done. Names include Jesse Bromwich, Kevin Proctor, Mitchell Pearce, Richie Incognito, Heath Shaw and Robert Kraft. Cast this week: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Raddo & producer/researcher Tom Erskine Please leave a 5-star rating and re...

The gang, albeit self-isolated, are back! Of course, pretty much all sport around the world now has been put on hold as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, but it's not the first and it won't be the last time sport needed to be put on hold. Cast this week: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Raddo & producer/researcher Tom Erskine Please leave a 5...

After Roosters coach Trent Robinson and Brisbane Lions star forward Charlie Cameron both had their flash Mercedes vehicles stolen, we look into some of the craziest crime stories involving sports stars. 'Victims' include Plaxico Burress, Robert Allenby, Dylan Napa, Chris Bosh. And we look into the stories of 'villains' like Arthur Brennan, Terry Hill & Scott Fulton. Cast this week: 'The Profes...

Following the Gypsy Kings' success in the ring, we look at other sporting stars that have enjoyed 'rags to riches' rises similar to that of Tyson Fury. But we've also snuck in a few 'riches to riches' stories as well... we'll see where that goes! As for the risers, we're talking Manny Pacquaio, Diego Maradona, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kassim Ouma. Cast this week: 'The Professor' James Rochford, A...

After the wild details around the Perth Glory's crypto sale emerged, the team this week look at some of the craziest and famous owners of sports teams from around the world. These include Clive Palmer, Donald Sterling, George Steinbrenner and Elton John, among others. Cast this week: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Nathan 'Brookesy' Brooks, producer/researcher Tom Erskine...

Maybe it's a stretch, but after Sydney's win over Melbourne in the BBL, we thought we'd explore some of the best rivalries that really pushed and exceeded the boundaries. We're talking individual, team and international (Fed v Nadal, Tyson v Holyfield, Celtic v Rangers, England v Australia... and much more). Cast: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Rado, Na...

With Sonny-Bill Williams creating headlines this week, we take a look at some of the best multi-sport stars we've seen ply their trade over the years. Here are the categories and nominees: BEST AUSSIE & KIWI CODE-HOPPERS (7:00) -Brian Booth, Brad Thorn, George Smith (the New Zealander!!), Ricky Stuart FAVOURITE CODE-HOPPER EVER (26:00) -Yuzvendra Chahal, Bo Jackson, Keith Ross-Miller, Don Brad...

Following Nick Kyrgios' run at the Aussie Open and newfound popularity, it sets up nicely to look at some of the other loose units in sports over the years that we grew to 'love'. The list includes Capper, Maradona and Rodman. The categories are favourite Aussies/Kiwis, best worldwide characters and great redemption stories. Cast: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comed...

Inspired by Conor McGregor and India's ODI team, the gang re-live their favourite ever sporting comebacks... from the America's Cup, to George Foreman, to Kiwi the horse and Andre Agassi. Cast: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Rado, producer/researcher Tom Erskine and producer Phil Prior Please leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it *may* be th...

In light of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal, the Professor and Barney's podcast team look into some of the craziest cheating attempts we've seen in sport. If you've come here to hear purely about drug cheats, we apologise. This is more looking into the obscure... from Fine Cotton, to Rosie Ruiz, to the Spanish Paralympic basketball team. Cast: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barn...

The Professor and Barney's debut episode is spent talking about other pure gold debuts (in sport!). The podcast team have grouped this collection in with one of these categories: Favourite debut stories, bad debuts that led to amazing careers, great debuts WITH great careers, and just plain bad and ugly debuts. Kiwi cricketer Glenn Phillips' effort in the New Year's Test at the SCG was the catalys...

The Professor and Barney have progressed from the TV world to the latest and greatest media platform. They'll use a current event to pick a topic and look back on the more memorable moments that can be amusingly compared. Make perfect sense? Good, we're on the same page... ;) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.