Paul Tonner

Sport Shack

Sports EN ↓ 244 episodes

This podcast highlights my great passion for sport as a spectator and a participant and my favorite sporting memories over 5 decades. I have experienced live sport here in Australia and overseas. I have played sport and coached at a representative level. I have a great interest in Cricket, Rugby League and Football and have played cricket at a representative level in Australia and England. I also speak to some guests about their memories and their sporting career. I also talk about historical and cultural events from each year.

Author

Paul Tonner

Category

Sports

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Latest episode

May 24, 2025

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Episodes

The Howlers Part 1- The Officials 01.01.2022

Paul and Glenn are back for their first episode of 2022. In this episode we talk about our Christmas break and some winners and losers for the past few weeks. We then start a two part series on The Howlers and start by taking a look back at some of the sporting officials, eg, referees and umpires who have made howler decisions and had an impact on the game. Some of the officials we will talk about...

The Year 1979- An Inspirational Bulldog and Packer wins the Cricket War. 22.12.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for their final episode of the year and what a ripper it is. This week talk about our Winners and Losers for 2021 and Glenn gives his Slap of the year award. We will then go waaaaaaaay back to the year 1979 where we will discuss our memories of the year, major sporting moments and news, film and music. Some of what we will discuss include - An Aussie squash great - an inspi...

Year 1995- The Super League War Erupts and a Controversial Sri Lankan 17.12.2021

Pau T and Glenn are back for another fun and action packed episode. This week we go back to the Year 1995 and discuss some of the main sporting and news events from the year and film and music. Some of what we discuss include - An All Black giant stuns the Rugby World and South Africa are reunited by sport. - A controversial Sri Lankan spin bowler - Australia finally conquer the West Indies in cri...

Year 2018- The Gold Coast welcomes the Commonwealth and Sandpapergate 10.12.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed episode. We discuss our Winners and Losers for the past week then go back three years to discuss sport, news and film from the year 2018. It was a year of much anticipation and excitement with the Commonwealth Games coming to the Gold Coast. Other topics from the year that we will discuss are - An American Gridiron legend who is still playing stron...

Famous Sportspeople From Gold Coast 28.11.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed, fun episode. This week we will discuss some of the famous sportspeople from our city Gold Coast such as - Our many great surfers such as Stephanie Gilmour - Mick Doohan - Surf live saving stars such as Trevor Hendy, Shannon Eckstein - Samantha Stosur - Sally Pearson - Adam Scott - Craig McDermott - Andrew Symonds - Grant Hackett - Casey Stoner - A...

Year 1972- Terror strikes the Olympics and A Glittering Gould. 21.11.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed and fun episode. This week we are going a long way back, 49 years to the Year 1972. Some of what we will discuss from this year is - a tennis great who was a pioneer for equality and justice. - a teenage Aussie swimming sensation. - the Munich Olympics and the death of 11 Israeli athletes at the hands of Palestinian terrorists. - the great Mark Spi...

Year 1998- Vive la France, Tubby's triple and Parra fall to pieces. 14.11.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed episode. This week we are going back to the year 1998 to talk about some of the major sport, news, music tv and film from that year. Some of what we discuss include - An English Football star is sent off at the World Cup - France's World Cup victory. - An inspirational Rugby coach - The World Swimming Championship and the emergence of a young Aussi...

Sportspeople Who Became Well Known Commentators 06.11.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another fun, action packed episode. This week we will discuss Sportspeople over the years who have gone on to have illustrious careers behind the microphone as well known commentators. We will discuss our sporting weeks and the passing this week of some well known cricketers and a television legend. We also have our segments Who Am I and Where Are they Now? Some of the...

The Flabbergasted Episode-We Salute Sir Rex 01.11.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed, fun episode. This week we pay our respects to the one and only legendary commentator Rex Mossop and the sportspeople over the years that have left us flabbergasted by their actions. We will talk about our sporting week, a controversial 80s AFL star and we have our segments Who Am I? and Where Are They Now? Some of the sportspeople we will discuss...

Year 1996- Kieran's mighty victory against the odds and a Basketball giant. 28.10.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed episode. We talk about the week that was and the latest happenings in sport then we go back to the year 1996 and discuss the major events in the news, music, film, and sport. We also have our segments Who Am I? Where Are They Now? and a short quiz to test your memory of this year. In this episode we will discuss - Some great performances from the A...

Year 1997- Two Rugby League competitions and a new tennis hero. 17.10.2021

Paul and Glenn are back, this week we go back to the nineties and focus on the year 1997. In this episode some of what we discuss  are - The week in sport and the birth of a new NRL team in Brisbane (finally). - Glenn talks about his son and his many gifts. - The year of two rugby league competitions and the end of the Super League War. - A classic Grand Final and Newcastle rejoices. - Taylor...

Year 2005- Tiger Magic, the Diva and a memorable Ashes. 12.10.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed episode. This time we discuss the events of 2005. Some of the sporting events we talk about are  - England finally regain the Ashes - an inspirational English captain - a champion horse who captures a nation - Wests Tigers NRL win and Benji's flick pass - a memorable AFL Grand Final as the Swans come of age. - Leyton Hewitt's courageous Austra...

The Year 1982- Parra Power, The Invincibles and the Commonwealth come to Brisbane. 12.10.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed episode. This week we are going way back to the year 1982. A year of great music, great sport, war in the Falklands and the Chamberlains. Some of what we will discuss are - the man who was the Emperor of Lang Park - a Parramatta legend who is sadly ignored many years later - Border and Thommos epic last stand - The Brisbane Commonwealth Games - a P...

The Year 1982- Parra Power, Invincibles and the Commonwealth came to Brisbane 11.10.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed episode. This week we are going way back to the year 1982. A year of great music, great sport, war in the Falklands and the Chamberlains. Some of what we will discuss are - the man who was the Emperor of Lang Park - a Parramatta legend who is sadly ignored many years later - Border and Thommos epic last stand - The Brisbane Commonwealth Games - a P...

The Year 1976- A Year of Olympic debacles and an interesting decathlete. 05.10.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another fun episode. This time we are going right back to the year 1976 and will discuss some of the political, entertainment and sporting events from this year. Some of this includes - A famous Pakistani cricketer - A famous decathlete who transforms in interesting ways. - The Montreal Olympic debacle and the huge cost blowout. - Aussies crash out at the Olympics with...

The Year 1977- Drawn Grand Finals and a new era in Cricket. 19.09.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another episode of the Sport Shack. This week we go way back in time to the year 1977 a time of disco music and flared pants. We will discuss some sporting events from that year and what was taking place in the news, music, tv and film. Some include - Centenary Test celebrating 100 years of test cricket and some stand out performances. - Drawn Rugby League and Aussie Ru...

The Ones That Hurt. 11.09.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another episode. This time the topic of conversation are the sporting events over the years that have caused heartache, being so close yet so far and difficult to get over. Some of Paul's heartache memories include - Greg Norman at the Majors - Parramatta's loss in the 1998 preliminary final and 2001 Grand Final. - Headingly Heartache, Ian Botham in 1981 and Ben Stokes...

Famous Sporting Scandals 09.09.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for an episode. This time we talk about some of the well known sporting scandals from the past 50 years such as - FIFA Corruption - Lance Armstrong and his 7 Tour de France or Tour de Farce - Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding - Sandpaper gate - Spot fixing in cricket - Mystery behind Bob Woolmer's death - Corruption in horse racing such as Fine Cotton affair  - Sex and...

Year 2012- British Glory and the Storm fight back 02.09.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another fun episode. This week we go back to the year 2012 and also discuss the new name coming up for the podcast, The Sports Shack. Some other things we will talk about include - a tennis great and a champion Aussie Olympic hurdler - some news events, music, film from 2012 - the London Olympics and great Usain Bolt. - Ricky Ponting's retirement a stubborn South Africa...

Year 2016- Year of the Underdog and the Greatest Olympian. 25.08.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another episode. This week we are going back 5 years to the year 2016. In an another Olympic Year, we will talk about the greatest Olympian of all time and his incredible achievements and a very tough footballer. It was a year in which there were unexpected victories in the football codes, eg, Leister City, Western Bulldogs. Cronulla Sutherland supporters could finally...

Olympics Special- Memories From Past 50 years. 18.08.2021

Paul and Glenn are back after coming out of Lockdown for another episode. Paul shares his memories of the Olympics from the past 50 years and talks about some of the sports stars at the Games who have thrilled and entertained us and some memorable moments. Bolt, Phelps, Thorpe, Freeman and many more. We also discuss what's been happening in the AFL and NRL and Parramatta's capitulation. The Quiz i...

The Year 1974 and the Rumble in the Jungle 02.08.2021

Paul and Glenn are back, this time to discuss the events from the Year 1974. We will talk about life in Lockdown and Aussie Olympic success in Tokyo. We will also discuss what's been taking place in the AFL and NRL and our segments Who Am I? and Where Are Now? are back. From the Year 1974, some of what we will talk about is - An Aussie soccer legend and Australia's appearance at their first World...

Year 1985- Cricket Rebels and the Marrickville Mauler 26.07.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed, fun episode. This time we go back in time to the Year 1985. Paul and Glenn discuss and reflect on their memories of 1985 and talk about some major events in the News, Music, Film and Sport. They will also talk about what has been happening in the AFL and NRL and talk about Brisbane successful bid in claiming the 2032 Olympics. Some other things th...

Famous Indigenous Australian Sport Stars 22.07.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for a special episode where in accordance with NAIDOC week, they will talk about famous Indiigenous Australian sport stars. Some of the famous names we will talk about include - Cathy Freeman - Evonne Goologong-Cawley - Mark Ella - Adam Goodes - Patty Mills We will also praise Ashleigh Barty on her tremendous Wimbledon triumph. Another Indigenous Australian who has inspired...

Great Sportswomen from the Past 50 Years 10.07.2021

Paul and Glenn are back for a special episode on Great Sportswomen from the past 50 years. We will also discuss the latest happenings from the AFL and NRL. There have been many sportswomen who have inspired many. Some of the women we will discuss are - Steffi Graf - Martina Navratilova - Anna Meares - Danika Patrick - Cathy Freeman - Suzie O'Neil - Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Louise Savage - Makybe Div...

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