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Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’Reily
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Mick Molloy and Titus O’Reily are always on the lookout for a bizarre story. The harder to believe, the better.
Yet all these stories are true, even if many of them shouldn’t be.
Every Monday they delve into the world of sport with Sports Bizarre, and every Wednesday they turn their eye to the Animal Kingdom in Animal Bizarre.
From teammates who swapped wives to a crypto-investing hamster, one thing we guarantee if they are all bizarre.
You can also become a member of Bizarre Plus and receive a bonus episode every week, plus other benefits.
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The Battle of Santiago - Sports Bizarre
6d ago00:46:49Tap to summarizeThe 1962 World Cup was particularly violent and its pinnacle was when the hosts, Chile, took on Italy. The buildup saw Italian journalists describe Santiago as “a dump where the phones don't work and taxis are as rare as faithful husbands." Chilean media responded, calling the Italians 'fascists, mafiosos and oversexed.' Things got worse when the game started. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The History of FIFA: Part 2 - Sports Bizarre
1w ago00:40:11Tap to summarizeIn Part Two, with money flowing in, FIFA look to appoint someone to manage their relationships with sponsors. That man is Sepp Blatter, a close friend of the show. Let the shenanigans begin! If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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George Steinbrenner: Part 6 - Sports Bizarre
2w ago00:37:35Tap to summarizeIn the final of our series on George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin and the Boss spend the 1980s in a toxic love-hate relationship, while controversy once again sees George banned from the game. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The History of FIFA - Sports Bizarre
2w ago00:57:30Tap to summarizeWith the World Cup underway, we're dusting off our history of FIFA, featuring our favourite Sepp Blatter and corruption on a scale that makes Watergate look like a children's party. Plus, we'll be adding episodes on the recent events at FIFA and the World Cup in North America. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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George Steinbrenner: Part 5 - Sports Bizarre
2w ago00:37:59Tap to summarizeBilly Martin, George Steinbrenner and Reggie Jackson: three massive personalities, one clubhouse and absolute chaos. In Part 5, Titus and Mick dive into the fights, feuds, power plays and madness that helped turn the Yankees back into champions. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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George Steinbrenner: Part 4 - Sports Bizarre
3w ago00:40:38Tap to summarizeMick and Titus unpack the extraordinary rise of George Steinbrenner and the bold moves that transformed the New York Yankees. But just as his influence in sport was growing, an unexpected controversy threatened to pull him into one of America’s biggest political scandals. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →John Victor Aspinall: Part 2 - Aristocracy Bizarre
May 2400:38:33Tap to summarizePart 2 of the John Victor Aspinall series plunges even further into the controversial world of John Aspinall, the aristocratic casino king who lived with tigers, mixed with gangsters, and was forever linked to the mystery of Lord Lucan. Titus and Rozie unpack the scandals behind one of Britain’s most outrageous characters. If you’d like more Aristocracy Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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George Steinbrenner: Part 3 - Sports Bizarre
May 2000:35:22Tap to summarizePart 3 of the George Steinbrenner series follows the moment he bought the New York Yankees and instantly transformed from absentee owner into the most feared boss in baseball. From flower arrangements triggering meltdowns to the infamous hair policy and nonstop firings, Titus and Mick unpack the chaotic beginning of The Boss era. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →John Victor Aspinall: Part 1 - Aristocracy Bizarre
May 1700:45:15Tap to summarizeIn this weeks episode of Aristocracy Bizarre, Titus and Rozie unpack the outrageous rise of John Aspinall - the expelled Oxford playboy who built a secret high stakes gambling empire for Britain’s aristocracy, bribed police, and helped change UK gambling laws forever. If you’d like more Aristocracy Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Great Bookie Robbery: Part 2 - Crime Bizarre
May 1300:29:59Tap to summarizeTitus and Mick return for Part 2 of the unbelievable story behind Melbourne’s Great Bookie Robbery and the bloody gangland war that followed. From the murders of Les and Brian Kane to the killings that paved the way for the infamous Melbourne gangland era, they trace how one robbery triggered decades of violence, revenge and underworld power struggles. If you’d like more Crime Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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