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The Sporting Record
Hosted by John, Em, Jimmy & Oscar. · EN
Casting a critical eye over the world of sport.
18episodes
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3CR 50 year anniversary with Sam Pang
3w agoTap to summarizeAs part of our 50 year celebrations we invited Sam Pang back to tell us about his early radio experience which started for him here at 3CR.We were also happy to help him promote his new show which begins on the ABC on Sunday, called 'Ground Up' about the fictional creation of of an AFL team in Tasmania. Did you know Sam even played some footy in Tassie?Other issues covered in today's program include: the Russian Water Polo team coming to Sydney for the World Cup.The building of the contraversial Olympic Stadium in Victoria Park, Brisbane.
Transcribe →Bomber Barracks - the trials and joys of administering a Facebook fan page
4w agoTap to summarizeAs an Essendon supporter Chris Cox was frustated by the negativity and vitriol he encountered in the social media fan pages he was following and took the bold step of starting his own - Bomber Barracks. We were keen to find out what it takes to administer such a thing and invited Chris into the studio. He was a great guest relevant to all clubs and supporters.
Transcribe →The Murphy Report with guest Mark Kempster - Alliance for Gambling Reform
May 21Tap to summarizeWe spoke with Mark Kempster, Advocate for Alliance for Gambling Reform.He shared his story and gave us the full story of the lack of action on the recommendations on the Murphy Report (You win some, you lose more report).The government released it's response during the budget lockup, seamingly to hide it from major press. We had Mark Kempster to fill us in on what was missed. Khazakstan dating sport.Giro di ItaliaJongkuch 'JK' Mach (NBA Prospect from AustraliaSong - Rock and Roll Football by 'Ken Bros
Transcribe →The Purple Bombers
Apr 30Tap to summarizeTess G from the Purple Bombers supporter group came into the studio to explain the nature of their group which strives to create a safe workplace for all LGBTIQ players and supporters. This weekend's Essendon V Brisbane game is designated a special pride round match.Great news for the Afghan Women's Football TeamAustralia's Travis Bazzana's debut in Major League BaseballSportswashing news: LIV golf is in troubleUseless AFL Stats
Transcribe →Nathan Lovett-Murray interview
Apr 16Tap to summarizeFormer Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray came into the studio to talk about Treaty, the Indigenous People's Assembly elections, and the upcoming healing event at Victoria Park, before looking back over his career.songs: Standing Strong by Yung Warriors; Street Knowledge by DT
Transcribe →Kylie: the Grand Final will not be her first footy performance
Apr 2Tap to summarizeA wounded John A Tait calls in with an exclusive story about Kylie Minogue's first footy event performance way back in 1987. Aussie soccer coaches doing well on the world stageSongs: Marngrook; Locomotion by Kylie MinogueIOC decision to use a simplistic gene test to determine gender
Transcribe →Gridiron in Melbourne
Mar 26Tap to summarizeWho would have thought there was an active Gridiron competition in Melbourne? Today's guest was 'Moose' aka Jonathon from the Northern Chargers Gridiron Club explaing the game and the local comp.We also give our reaction to the news of the first former AFL player, Leigh Ryswyk, to come out as gay.
Transcribe →Ice Hockey in Melbourne
Jan 22Tap to summarizeA while back we discovered that a good friend of ours, Victoria Townsend, plays in an ice hockey league in Melbourne for a team called the Southern Lights. We have been at Vic for a while to come in with a teammate (Tyler) to tells us all about it.We finish with a Warren Zevon ice hockey song called Hit Somebody.
Transcribe →Sport on Christmas Day
Dec 25Tap to summarizeAs Christmas day 2025 falls on a Thursday we decided that coming into the studio was probably easier than pre-recording something!What sports are actually played on Christmas Day?We preview the Boxing Day test plus some amazing Cricket history. Songs: I Made 100 in the Backyard at Mum's by Greg Champion; The 12 days of Christmas - new lyrics by Greg Champion; Christmas in Melbourne by Broderick Smith.
Transcribe →Trumpeters at the Cricket (and in the studio!)
Dec 18Tap to summarizeOur final show before Christmas, so we take the opportunity to review our year on The Sporting Record.We briefly address the question, 'What has happened to all the old squash courts?'We instructed Em (classically trained) to bring in their trumpet as we unpick the use of trumpets during the Ashes tests.Song: 'We always have a good time at the Coburg RSL' by Greg Champion
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