A Time A Place in Sport

Paul is back for another bumper episode this time he will discuss some of the traditions and iconic meals, foods and drink that have become as famous as the athletes themselves. From stadium snacks, pregame nutrition and the crazy world of eating competitions. Some of what will be covered in this episode include.⁃ The famous Nathan’s hot dog eating competition and the legendary Joey Chestnut, the...

In this episode, Paul will discuss the remarkable stories, unforgettable matches, quirky traditions, and fascinating facts that have made Wimbledon the crown jewel of tennis. Whether you’re a lifelong tennis fan or just love a great sporting spectacle, let’s celebrate the tournament that has captivated audiences since 1877. Some of what will be discussed include. ⁃ The great rivalries ⁃ Legends of...

Paul is back for another super episode. This episode he will talk about the association between sport sponsorship over the years. Some of what will be discussed included. ⁃ Sports sponsorship in Australia, ⁃ the world’s most famous cycle race and the disgraced American cyclist who lost eight sponsors in the blink of an eye after he was found to be doping over a long period of time.- Brands that ha...

In the excitement of the upcoming FIFA World Cup which is about to commence Paul will dive into the most fascinating interesting and bizarre facts about the world’s greatest sporting event. He will talk about some unbelievable records iconic controversies and hidden stories about the great event. Some of what will be discussed in this episode include. ⁃ Incredible number of people who watched the...

In this episode, Paul will discuss some sportspeople and teams from over the years who were the first to win an event, a medal, a competition or achieve an incredible feat. Some of what will be discussed include:- A man known as ‘the little professor’, due to his genius mind, who was the first man to win the Indianapolis 500 and ignite a great legacy.- A small South American nation that was the fi...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This week he will discuss some sportspeople from over the years who have the unfortunate reputation of not performing to their full-potential throughout their careers. This may be due to reasons such as a lack of dedication and commitment, ill-discipline and personal issues. Some of whom will be discussed include:- A former NFL player who went from b...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This time he will talk about some of his What If moments in sport if granted a birthday wish he would love to go back in time and alter the outcome of. Some of what will be discussed include:- Ash Barty’s and Shane Gould’s sudden retirements- Shane Warne’s 99 when out off a no ball.- Parramatta’s collapse in the 1998 Preliminary Final- Greg Norman’s...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. We will explore some of the great sporting themes from over the years. Some of what will be discussed include:- An iconic theme from a well-known boxing film and the man who created it- A 1971 blaxploitation film which paved the way for African/American action heros and its brilliant theme music which was used for a Rugby League program.- The Olympic...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This time he is joined by Olivia in Part 2 of the Scary-looking sportspeople topic to discuss some of the frightening and intimidating sportspeople from over the years. Some of who will be discussed include - Cricketers such as Merv Hughes, Andy Roberts, Jaspar Bumrah- Boxers such as Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Sam Langford, Jack Dempsey-...

It is that time of year again when the world’s greatest golf tournament, the Masters is centre stage with its spectacular scenery and the world’s top golfers. In this special episode, Paul will talk about the Masters and some its interesting, fascinating and sometimes bizarre facts. Some of what will be discussed include:- The first winner Horton Smith and the first and only Aussie to win the famo...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This time he will discuss some of the scariest sportspeople from over the years who have put fear into their opposition, either through their appearance, reputation or sheer brilliance. Some of whom will be discussed include:- A former French rugby international nicknamed “The Caveman” and being one of many scary and fearsome French players from over...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This time he will be discussing some sportspeople from over the years who have been known for being inventors, either during their sporting careers or in retirement. It may be a certain piece of technology they masterminded or a particular skill which has had an impact on their sport. Some of who will be discussed include:- A former professional socc...

Paul is back for another action-packed, entertaining episode. This time he will talk about some sportspeople from over the years who have had full and often overconfidence in their abilities, sometimes to their benefit, sometimes to their detriment. Some of whom will be discussed include:- The great Muhammad Ali, the King of Cockiness who backed it up- Anthony Mundine- Connor Macgregor, Floyd Mayw...

Paul is back for another action-packed, informative episode. This time he will discuss some sportspeople who have also gone on to have a career as a comedian creating plenty of laughs. Some of whom will be discussed include:-A former NFL cheerleader who went on to become a successful comedian and is known for her funny ‘Nail Salon’, spiel-A former NFL player who went on to become a familiar face i...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. With the 2026 Winter Olympics upon us, Paul’s Interesting and Bizarre Facts episodes return, with the focus of this episode being on some of the history of the world’s biggest Winter sporting event. Some of what will be discussed include:- The sport of curling and the new Olympic sport of ski mountaineering.- The first ever Winter Olympics in 1924 an...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This time he will talk about some sportspeople who have been cleverly mimicked/impersonated and those sportspeople who were clever mimickers. Some of what will be discussed include:- A track and field athlete who is responsible for the well-known crowd clap seen at major events today- An Aussie tennis bad boy known for his antics on the court and onc...

Paul is back joined by daughter Olivia for our first episode of Season 7. We kick of the season by talking about some well-known Sporting celebrations performed by individual sportspeople and sporting teams. Some of what will be discussed in this episode include:- A former Professional Rugby League player known for being mimicked by the crowd when lining up his kicks for goal and for his post try...

Paul is back for the final episode of the year with a wrap up of the year in sport. The events, the athletes, the highlights and lowlights, the breathtaking moments. Paul talks about the sporting moments that brought him joy, the moments that stung. He also pays his respect to some of the well-known sportspeople who passed away in 2025. Paul gives his claps/herculean performances and his slaps for...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This time he is joined by Olivia to talk about some of the bizarre and strange rules in sport Some of what will be discussed in this episode include:- A golfer who blew his chance of winning a Masters title, all because of an incorrect scorecard- A sport played on horseback where left-handed play is not allowed- The strict dress code at Wimbledon and...

Paul is back for another interesting episode. This time he will talk about some of the fascinating origins of sporting equipment and how it has greatly changed over time. Some of what will be discussed include:- An essential piece of cricket equipment which remarkably was not often used until the late 1970’s- A common computerised device worn by people everyday and also used in some sports to help...

Paul is back for another action-packed, informative episode. This time on some of the mysteries in sports history ranging from unexplained events and controversies to unexplained phenomena. Some of what will be discussed include:- An item that seemed to produce miracles on the sporting field, particularly in football and appears to now be replaced by a spray- A much-feared former Heavyweight boxin...

Paul is back for another bumper episode, this time discussing what is meant by a ring-in with sport, i.e., those that have fraudulently substituted for something else in sport. Some of what will be discussed include:- The Fine Cotton Horse racing scandal in 1984- A German high jumper from the 1930’s who competed as a female however was found have had secondary sexual characteristics and was more m...

Paul is back for another action-packed, informative episode, this time looking at some sportspeople and teams from over the years who have changed their names. It may have been due to factors such as religion, marketing and publicity, true identity, family reasons. Some of who will be discussed include:- A professional American golfer who changed his name due to being teased and compared to a form...

Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This week he is joined by Miss Olivia to discuss some of the bizarre and funny names of sportspeople and sports teams from over the years. Some of what will be discussed include:- A former Canadian swimmer with a Christian name of Dick who would go on to be the face of ethics and administration in sport and be a strong advocate in fighting drugs in s...

Paul is back for another action-packed, informative episode. This time he will be talking about the subjective topic of harsh punishments some athletes and sporting teams have received over the years. Some of what will be discussed include:- A former NBA basketball player who despite his tremendous talent, was seen as the main instigator in what is described as the ugliest basketball brawl in the...