The Upshot

The word ballet conjures images of dead-eyed aristocrats peering through tiny binoculars at neurotic gymnasts. But behind the velvet curtain, lies a sinister world of hard drugs, poison attacks and cannibal scientists. From vaginal magic shows to Prince Philip’s mistress, welcome to the dark side of the dance… With guest Erica North. Links from the pod: Clip from The Crown when the Queen discover’...

Referees in sex tapes. Neymar slashing his teammate’s tyres. And Cole Palmer’s naked surprise. It’s been a vintage year for sporting scandal. And today we celebrate it all, as we look back on the funniest stories in sport this year.  Links from the pod: Billy Vunipola tasered in Majorca: https://x.com/MailOnline/status/1785230252253302802   Jamie O’Hara dating show: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/spo...

Plus: A top flight ref drugged by an escort, why Wolves can’t trust their new manager and Hamaroaui and Diallo come face to face at last. Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Get ya pubes in order for grandma and 20% off when you use code UPSHOT at http://www.manscaped.com  Subscribe to our newsletter and get a five...

Welcome to part two of our George Best special. At end of part one, both Best and Man United had sunk into a spiral that would drive them apart. The year is 1974. Now more devoted to sex and booze than football, George has walked out on the club.  And his insatiable appetite for booze and shagging is about to get him into real trouble… With guest Vittorio Angelone (https://www.instagram.com/vittor...

Plus: Club president gets his secretary pregnant at the Xmas party, Cucurella tanks Puma’s big launch and Jim Ratcliffe cancels Christmas. Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. We’re hiring a video producer, details here: https://www.upshot.email/p/we-re-hiring-a-video-producer Get ya pubes in order for grandma and 20...

George Best once said: “If I had to choose between scoring from 40 yards at Anfield or shagging Miss World, it’d be a hard choice. Thankfully, I’ve done both.” And he did far more than that. The United legend knocked out Michael Caine, bedded Bond girls and partied so hard his wife stabbed him in the arse. From “postal sex” to stints in the slammer, this is the story of Georgie Best… With guest Vi...

Plus: The Pogba witch trials begin and the teetotal snooker star KO’d by a pre-match spliff Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. We’re hiring a video producer, details here: https://www.upshot.email/p/we-re-hiring-a-video-producer Get ya pubes in order for grandma and 20% off when you use code UPSHOT at http://www.ma...

Laaaaadiiiiiies and gentleman, From Tampa, Florida. Weighing in 302lb.  The fiiiiiive time WWF champion. Serial adulterer, steroid addict and sex tape star.  Hollywood. Hulk. Hoooooogaaaaaan. You are listening to JR and Zach at ringside.  And, wait a minute… By gawd, that’s special guest Roisin Lanigan’s music. Follow her on Twitter: https://x.com/rosielanners  Links from the pod: Cameo in Rocky I...

Plus: Mauro Icardi's bonking his barrister, Nottingham Forest owner charged with a violent crime and the World champ boxer kidnapping nerds to carry out his criminal schemes. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code UPSHOT at http://www.manscaped.com Links from the pod: Winners get washed: https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/1856402767243358584 Leicester players partying in Copenhagen: https://x....

It’s 8am in Tenerife. A hungover tourist is peeling his face off the street as Spanish commuters swerve to avoid him. Little do they know, the semi-conscious sesh head is one of the brightest prospects in English football. It’s Jack Grealish. From Vegas benders to Man City sex parties, this is the story of the nation’s rowdy younger brother… With special guest Ruth Husko. Follow her on Twitter: ht...

Plus: Mo Farah hunting muggers, yet another BBC dirty dog, and the gory details of Eddie Jones’ reign of terror. Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Links from the pod: Get a five min rundown of the funniest stories in sport in your inbox every Friday: https://www.upshot.email/subscribe?utm_source=pod The Conor McGr...

From threatening to devour Lennox Lewis’ children to coked-up Hollywood cameos, join us for the third and final part of the Mike Tyson story. With guest Will Richards. Links from the pod: Mike at Wrestlemania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWGOir5a16Y  Julius Francis aka The Durag Deathtrain Boxpark knockout: https://x.com/UpshotTowers/status/1536646949289476096  “My style is impetuous” trash ta...

1991. After a shock defeat to Buster Douglas, Mike Tyson goes off the rails. And things are about to get much darker… With guest Will Richards. Links from the pod: Trash talking George Foreman: https://www.tiktok.com/@fightingcapital/video/7232549606838537518 Biting Evander Holyfield: https://youtu.be/lhrDjcwFn9Q?si=U6IVUh29-dVL_Rap&t=430 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Links from the pod: The David Coote videos: https://x.com/Josh97LFC/status/1855968991119872392 Brad Guzan flailing like a bluebottle on a spider web: https://x.com/Sachk0/status/1855442481833500824 Lamar Odom’s doll factory golden ticket: https://x.com/TMZ/status/18546591668472670...

The year is 1977. An 11-year-old Mike Tyson is high on acid, terrorising the people of Brooklyn with a world war one bayonet. Little did they know, this wild-eyed urchin is destined to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history. He robbed houses, got his prison counsellor pregnant, and made Brad Pitt beg for his life. This is the story of the scariest man on the planet… With guest Will Ri...

Is Jarrell Quansah the horniest man in the Prem? An investigation. Plus: Frank Lampard is the face of crystal meth and Ruben Amorim gets his first taste of Fleet Street’s bastard journalists. Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Links from the pod: Gary Cotterill/ Ruben Amorim press conference: https://x.com/imzispom...

Since Alex Ferguson retired, Old Trafford has been a graveyard for Europe’s top coaches. Mourinho. Van Gaal. Rangnick. But when Erik Ten Hag strapped himself into the hot seat, United fans thought it would be different this time. They were wrong. From miserable benders to stolen lunch boxes, this is the story of a doomed Dutchman… Links from the pod: Ole’s at the wheel chant: https://x.com/UpshotT...

Plus: Liverpool youngster propositions pornstars, bent Ballon d’Or voters and Kobbie Mainoo’s miserable Megabus. Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Links from the pod: Trent talking about Ballon d’Or: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1gchxc9/trent_alexanderarnold_my_no1_career_goal_is_to Rio Ferdinand’s Vin...

It’s the true crime tale that shook French football. Two midfield rivals. A vicious twilight assault. And a bitter feud that sucked in everyone from Eric Abidal to Kylian Mbappe. This is part two of the Hamraoui affair… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the true crime tale that shook French football. Two midfield rivals. A vicious twilight assault. And a bitter feud that sucked in everyone from Eric Abidal to Kylian Mbappe. This is the story of the Hamraoui affair… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus: David James shatters an 11 year old’s dreams, Kevin Pietersen is barred from an exclusive golf club, and the bent ref exposed by his pet parrot. Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Links from the pod: Roma fan who lost his memory and thinks it’s 1980: https://www.ilromanista.eu/news/as-roma/155113/tifoso-roman...

These days, baseball is ruled by a solemn army of laptop-wielding spreadsheet gurus. But in its glorious heyday, America’s national past-time was a seedy hotbed of wife swapping, crack smoking and knife wielding drunkards. From hijacking planes to wrestling alligators, this is the story of Baseball’s seedy century… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your...

Plus: Fergie’s banned from the United dressing room, Man City’s biggest shaggers revealed and Kyle Walker’s naughty neighbour. Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Links from the pod: John Stones tattoo of girlfriend’s face: https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NINTCHDBPICT000380383444.jpg?strip=all&w=...

He was football’s most terrifying hardman. The Everton legend hospitalised burglars, terrorised German exchange students and was the first footballer jailed for an on-field offence. From fights with fishermen to sex dolls in the slammer, this is the story of Duncan Disorderly… Links from the pod: Headbutting Jock McStay: https://x.com/UpshotTowers/status/1625842278618087425  Message to schoolboy w...

Plus: Bielsa makes Darwin Nunez cry, Conor McGregor banned from the Emirates, and John Arne Riise’s chat-up lines. Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, our weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Links from the pod: We’re hiring a staff writer: https://www.upshot.email/p/we-re-hiring-a-staff-writer Jeff Stelling on Total Network Solutions: https://www.youtube....