The Professor and Barney Podcast: Recent Episodes
Fox Sports Australia
The Professor and Barney's TV commitments have gone so well, they've been rewarded with a podcast. Current sporting events will inspire them to relive similarly crazy moments from the history books. If all goes to plan, this show's official genre will be comedy.
That's right your favourite sporadic podcast is back for another season, and we kick this season off with a very special guest Andrew 'Barney' Barnett who has come armed with a stack of sporting awards to give out and personal award that doesn't have anything to do with sport.. Enjoy, see you next time!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys are back for another episode of the greatest sports podcast on the planet, we've still got Matildas fever but more importantly, we've put together a bald 13 and a red-headed 13.. enjoy
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Professor James Rochford and Gibbo return for their fifth installment of the highly successful interior design/parenting/sometimes sports award-giving podcast. On this episode you'll be an expert on every single sports story you need to be across and find out about The Prof's relationship with Wayne Bennett and why Prfoessor brought a backpack over...
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Professor James Rochford and Gibbo are back for another installment of everyones favourite sporadic awards sports podcast. This week the boys are getting into the nitty gritty of all the comings and goings into a rare week of sport.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Professor and Gibbo are back from their respective winter hibernations, to get you caught up with all the wacky, weird and wonderful in the world of sport.. but most importantly give out some very very serious awards.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barney is away but The Professor is joined by Tommy Tuxedo to talk all things Round 19 Rugby League, the Wallabies loss to the Sprinboks, Britney and Wemby and the beauty of the Wolphin.
For our socials follow us @professorjroch and @andrewbarnettcomedy
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew “Barney” Barnett has stepped in for The Professor and SOK who are away on a romantic co-host getaway in Hawaii and he is joined at Gully by Stuart MacGill to talk all things Ashes and in-particular the second test at Lords. They are also joined by some Irish Magician.
Follow us on Instagram @professorjroch
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prof was away so were joined by the great Mick Meredith to put a bow on Round 17 of the NRL.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stuart MacGill, Stephen "SOK" O'Keefe and James "The Professor" Rochford have got you covered with every intimate detail you need to know about the First Test in Edgbaston. BazBall, Ollie Robinson, Uzzie and Stokesy, the boys have a great take on it all.
To follow us on socials go to @professorjroch
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The great Peter Berner steps in for the Professor as the boys but a bow on Round 16 of the NRL, and look ahead to the second game of State of Origin. The boys are also joined by Fun Time Tony from the Barmy Army ahead of the day's play.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Well its finally here. After counting down from 89 days we are finally at the first Day of the Ashes. Adam Gilchrist joins Stu Macgill, SOK and the Professor to chat the Edgbaston test, Travis heads explosive batting and the excitement of Christmas eve.
Also, as a little bonus treat Stu has lined up with English Spin bowling great Peter Such. Lots of Ashes Cricket fun and Frivolity
Follow us on all socials @professorjroch
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bowlologist and Channel 7 superstar Damien Fleming joins Stephen O’Keefe, James “The Professor” Rochford and Stuart MacGill to talk through the first days play of the Test Championship, his Ashes career and his thoughts on the upcoming Ashes series in England. Only 7 days to go and the Cricket nerds are pumped!
Follow us on Instagram @professorjroch and @andrewbarnetttcomedy.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professor and Barney return for all round-up of Round 14 of the NRL. Special guest is the ever reliable Brett Phillips with all the latest from Roland Garros.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussie All-Rounder Andy Bichel joins the Professor, SOK and Stuart MacGill to talk all things Ashes Cricket, Life as a Selector and even a bit of State of Origin. Not long to go now and the former Aussie cricketers are all getting very excited!
Follow our Socials on @professorjroch
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Professor was off on work duty so special guest co-host was the very talented Peter Berner who often moon-lights as a comedian/radio-host/television presenter/cartoonist and tragic South Sydney fan. The boys wrap up all the action of Round 13 of the NRL while keeping a watchful eye on Wednesday's origin match up.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stuart MacGill, SOK and The Professor are the Corden and they are still counting down the days until the Ashes. There are now only 19 days to go and this week former England Captain Adam Hollioake is there to talk Ashes, England's chances, Baz Ball, short boundaries and much much more.
To follow us on social media go to @professorjroch
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Professor and Gibbo return from a unforseen layoff to hand out some very very important awards in the wide world of sport.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen "SOK" O’Keefe, James “The Professor” Rochford and Stuart Macgill are here and they are ready to dig into some serious Ashes Cricket news. First the guys dissected the new BBL schedule and contracts, then it was Nathan Lyons comments, Jofra Archer pulling out of the Ashes and a cheeky dig from Steve Smith online. This is your place for all your Ashes fun and cricket frivolity, enjoy 26 Days till the Ashes.
Follow us
Youtube: @profsportscom
Facebook: @theprofessorandbarney
Instagram: @professorjroch
Twitter @professorjroch
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuxedo Tommy is off the interchange bench from Barney and is in absolute fine form. The boys look back on the weekend that was and ponder all of life's great mystery's.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professor and Barney are back for another week of hard hitting Rugby League analysis. All your favourite segments all in the one concise podcast.
To follow us on socials go to @professorjoch and @andrewbarnettcomedy or on YouTube “The Professor and Barney”
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lee Brothers United at last…Well sort of. Comedian Andy Lee joins “brother" Shane Lee as well as The Professor and Barney to go through his love of Cricket, his friendship with Shane Warne, a terrible Joe Root bet and much much more. Not to mention plenty of up to date Ashes chat and lots of laughs.
Follow us on Instagram @professorjroch and @andrewbarnettcomedy
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Each week The Professor and Gibbo will hand out all the important awards in the world of sport and potentially talk some serious sport stuff.
Follow us on instagram @professorjroch
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stuart MacGill is Back!! And this time he’s joined by his old teammate Queensland quick Michael Kasprowicz. They join The Professor and SOK to talk through their Ashes careers, that fateful day at the 05 Edgbaston test, the current Aussie Cricket team and what their chances of a victory in England are. Watch the Professor and Barney Web series on YouTube and Facebook. Follow The Professor and Barney on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professor and Barney are back for another week of hard hitting Rugby League analysis. All your favourite segments all in the one concise podcast.
To follow us on socials go to @professorjoch and @andrewbarnettcomedy or on YouTube “The Professor and Barney”
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussie Wicket-Keeping great Adam Gilchrist and Paceman Stuart Clark join The Professor, Sok and Barney to talk through their Ashes careers, the current team and what the Aussie chances of a victory in England are. Watch the Professor and Barney Web series on YouTube and Facebook. Follow The Professor and Barney on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Prof and Barn were back for another week of fun and frivolity, all your favourite segments were back and a nice little rabbit hole about nudist beaches.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cricket cult icon Doug Bollinger and South African giant Morne Morkel join Stephen “Sok" O’Keefe, James “The Professor” Rochford and Andrew “Barney” Barnett to talk all things cricket, Ashes, controversies with Katy Perry, playing in the IPL and MUCH MUCH more.
Watch the Professor and Barney Web series on YouTube and Facebook. Follow The Professor and Barney on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
61 Days till the Ashes!
Shane Lee, Brett Lee and Adam Gilchrist join Stephen “Sok" O’Keefe, James “The Professor” Rochford and Andrew “Barney” Barnett to talk all things cricket, Ashes, friendships with Warnie and Andrew Symonds and MUCH MUCH more. Watch the Professor and Barney Web series on YouTube and Facebook. Follow The Professor and Barney on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
68 Days till the Ashes
England Captain Michael Vaughan muses on his retirement with hosts Stephen O’Keefe and James “The Professor” Rochford, as well as guest T20 genius Dan Christian to discuss the 2005 Ashes series & Invincibles 2, playing over 400 big bash games and much much more. Its your weekly fill of Ashes Cricket News and fun and there's only 68 days till the Ashes.
Watch the Professor and Barney Web series on YouTube and Facebook. Follow The Professor and Barney on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
75 Days till the Ashes
Stephen O’Keefe, James “The Professor” Rochford and Andrew “Barney” Barnett are joined by Aussie Seamer Trent Copeland to talk all things cricket, Ashes, working at Channel 7 and life as a Blue. Twas lots of fun and nothing too serious so sit back and enjoy 75 days till the Ashes.
Watch the Professor and Barney Web series on YouTube and Facebook. Follow The Professor and Barney on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EPISODE 2 - 82 Days till the Ashes. Stephen O’Keefe, James “The Professor” Rochford and Andrew “Barney” Barnett are here and they are ready to dig into some serious Ashes Cricket research. In this episode former Test Spinner Stuart MacGill joins the boys to talk Cricket and well…everything else.Twas lots of fun and nothing too serious so sit back and enjoy 82 days till the Ashes.
Watch the Professor and Barney Web series on YouTube and Facebook.
Follow The Professor and Barney on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
89 Days till the Ashes. Stephen O’Keefe, James “The Professor” Rochford and Andrew “Barney” Barnett are here and they are ready to dig into some serious Ashes Cricket research. First the guys decided to review the Test Match series in India. After working out what went wrong there, it was time to start building a case for why the Aussies can get it done in England. Twas lots of fun and nothing too serious so sit back and enjoy the first instalment of 89 days till the Ashes.
Watch the Professor and Barney Web series on YouTube and Facebook.
Follow The Professor and Barney on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Professor and Barney are finally back in podcast form... and can you believe it's now less than a hundred sleeps until Cricket Christmas? That’s right cricket nerds, the Ashes is just around the corner and who better to get you there than Steve O’Keefe (9 Tests for Australia), The Professor, (0 Tests for anyone) and Barney (0 clue on anything). Join the lads each Friday as they guide you through all the topical Ashes and cricket news keeping you up to date and well…uninformed. Enjoy the lighter, funnier side of cricket and get yourself in the mood for the greatest Test Series on Earth, the Ashes!
Watch the Professor and Barney Web series on YouTube and Facebook.
Follow The Professor and Barney on Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of the first season of the Podcast coming to an end, the team dive into the annals to find all the times athletes and teams have gone to another level and dominated all in their way. Discussed this week is an Australian Cricket dynasty, the greatest period for one of the greatest golfer, a Golden Slam in Tennis and possibly the greatest NBA swisher of all time.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedian @brookseynatFacebook: The Professor and BarneyTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedian @brookseynatLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Brisbane Broncos fans showering their training field at Red Hill with wooden spoons, the team dive into the annals to look at all the ways upset fans have lashed out. Discussed this week are NFL fans who gave Santa Clause the business, an NBA great who made a TV show out of a decision to move house, an NFL Team whose fan endured an imperfect season and a Football pitch invasion involving a Scottish rock star. For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedian @brookseynatFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedian @brookseynatLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of cyclist Lukas Postlberger retiring from the Tour de France due to a bee sting to the mouth, the boys discuss all the weird reasons for forfeits and losses. Talked about this week is beer induced riot that resulted in a forfeited MLB game, a French Canadian Ice Hockey player who was prone to violent outbursts (even by ice hockey standards), a North Korean Football team who claimed to be victims of 9 natural disasters and Swedish Soccer player who won Idol.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedian @brookseynatFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedian @brookseynatLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Dominic Thiem finally winning a Grand Slam title, the team discuss the athletes and teams who overcame a the curse of losing to finally win one. Discussed this week is a team of nerdy College Hoopsters, a Major League Baseball Team that had become a punchline, an AFL Team who no one was sad to see finally win one and The Professor misunderstands the topic completely. For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedian @brookseynatFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedian @brookseynatLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Novak Djokovic being disqualified from the US Open for essentially smacking a tennis ball into the throat of a line judge, the team dive in to the annals to examine the other great brain snaps in sport. Discussed this week are an on again off again badminton pairing, a Taekwondo champion who used his skills on a referee, a baseball manager who stole first base, a heavy weight boxer who liked a nibble, an icehockey player who got upclose with a fan and The Professor’s alter-ego, Professor Stropford.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedianFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedianLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of The Professor essentially being too ill to make it in to the office, Nathan “Brooksey” Brookes has been called up off the bench. To celebrate his retrun, the rest of the team discuss the greatest substitutes in sports history. Discussed this week is a Manchester United 90th minute specialist, a pair of MVP NFL QBs, an NBA Swisher with almost as many nicknames as he had girlfriends and Nick tells some story about the All Blacks…again.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedianFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedianLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of rumours that Australian “Swish King” Ben Simmons is to be traded away from the Philadelphia 76ers essentially because he and Joel Embiid do not get along, the team dive into the annals to dig up all the dirt on team mates who hated each other. Discussed this week: two Aussie Cricketers who fought over the timing of a song, NFL players mates who got into fisticuffs at training, two EPL teammates who brawled on the pitch, an AFL star who got intimate with his vice captain’s better half, and an Argentine footballer who stole his teammate’s wife, family and playing aspirations.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedianFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedianLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of the controversy over Telstra asking the NZ Warriors to drop Vodafone as their major sponsor (then backing away from the request), the team dig deep into the annals to find the weirdest sponsorships in sports. Discussed this week are an AFL Club that turned its back on tradition for a bag of lollies, a 90's alt rock group who invested in kids sports, an Italian football club sponsored by an oddly named jeans company, an English Premier League team sponsored by a business in their arch rival’s town, an Olympic Team sponsored by a comedian, a very adult stadium sponsor in the NBA and for some reason Nick does a story about something completely different.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedianFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedianLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Phil Gould losing his bet that the NZ Warriors would only win four games in 2020, the team discuss all the best and worst wagers made in sport. Discussed this week, The State Premiers lame wagers on State of Origin, a boat Captain whose best skill was swimming, a man who literally stunned his wife and a guy who got implants in order to win 100K... Gamble Responsibly.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedianFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedianLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of U.S. Olympic Swimmer Katie Ledecky essentially training with a glass of chocolate milk balanced on her head, the team delve into all the weird and wonderful ways sports stars train and prepare for competition. Discussed this week is a Soccer team from Zimbabwe cursed by bad spirits, an NFL Hall of Famer who had the grace of a dancer, an NFL prospect who took to the ocean to improve his game, an AFL Team whose camp left them needing to collect their mind, a splash brother whose training could help him at a disco and the history of the NBA's favorite pregame snack, plus the Professor make everyone watch a Rocky montage. For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedianFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @ProfessorJRoch @MrABarnett @nickradocomedianLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Ben Stokes essentially getting a "coffee stain" on the backside of his trousers during the third test against the West Indies, the team reminisce about all the great wardrobe malfunctions in sports history. They discuss distance runners who accidentally unpacked their lunch, a Bobsledder who shot for the moon, a Jockey who whipped the crack, an NFL player who got carpet burn on his junk and the incident that popularised the phrase "wardrobe malfunction".For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedianFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of a spate of coach sackings in the NRL, the team dive into the annals to examine some of the best and worst sackings in sports history. Discussed this week is an English Football manager sacked after less than a day, an AFL great let go by his first club, an NBA Hall of Famer who only lasted 16 games as a coach, a Baseball Player who is still being paid 22 years after being sacked, some Kiwi bloke Nick talked about and The Professor talks about Ash Barty for some reason.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedian, @brookesynatFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Cricket commentator Mike Atherton essentially being pranked on air by a cheeky social media user, the team dive into the annals to find some of the best pranks in sports history. Also this week, The Professor reveals how his local comp basketball team fared, Tommy reveals his latest artisan craft, Barney has a cracking story that you definitely shouldn’t skip through and Nathan “Brookesy” Brookes fills in for Nick “The Kiwi” Rado, who is on a quest to destroy the “One Ring” by throwing it into the fires of Mount Doom (we assume).For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedian, @brookesynatFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Masahiro Tanaka essentially copping a line drive to the scone during training with the New York Yankees, we look at all the other freak happenings in the history of sport. Barney reveals a crazy incident that happened during a Cricket match between England and New Zealand, Tommy shares some of the craziest golf shots ever, The Professor outs an AFL great who hates pigeons and Nick explains the dumbest trick play in Basketball. For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRoch, @mrabarnett , @mrtommytuxedo , @nickradocomedianFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of the effects mic picking up the sound of Ian Poulter letting fluffy off the chain during a PGA event in ??, the boys discuss all the other times the cameras and microphones picked up stuff that was not intended for air. Discussed this week is the infamous "can't bowl, can't throw", some vintage sledging from Joss Buttler, an interesting piece of advice in the UFC and the time Joachim Low stratched an itch... then sniffed it.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @ProfessorJRochFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Manly’s favorite son Geoff Toovey essentially putting his hand up to coach the NZ Warriors, the boys discuss all the coaches and athletes who have turned their back on one club for success with a rival. In the annals this week the boys find Brett Finch, Cooper Cronk, Bill Belichick, Russell Coutts, Sonny Bill Williams and all the athletes who turned referee/umpire. For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @narrowworldofsportsFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of the UFC essentially announcing the location of Fight Island, the time team dive into the annals to find the strangest places sports have been played. Covered this week are sky high tennis courts, a horse race outside a church, a basketball game on the high seas, an icy golf course and a squash court at a train station.Cast: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @narrowworldofsportsFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of former V8 Super Cars driver Renee Gracie essentially becoming an adult film star, the team delve into other surprising career changes that former athletes have made. Discussed this week is the NBA Hall of Famer who is now a crossing guard, a Heavy Weight World Champ who now races pigeons, a former Test Cricketer who now drives a taxi in Wellington and Steve “Beaver” Menzies joins the team to defend himself against the Professor’s allegations that he doesn’t have a real job. For proof of Beaver’s real job visit his website http://www.citywidelpi.com.au/steve/For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @narrowworldofsportsFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show. The best review wins a jar of Tommy’s pickles.Not a euphemism
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of the relaunch of the NRL season with it's brand new rules, artificial audio and high tech camera angles, we look at all the best and worst innovations in sport over the years. We also discuss why Nick is missing this week. Cast this week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Tom Brady essentially splitting his pants during a charity golf match, the team chat about their favorite plus sized athletes. This week is a celebration of the Dadbods, Chunky Brewsters and Corpulent Competitors who make us all feel like maybe we could be pro athletes too. Discussed this week are Phil Kessel, Bartolo Colon, Emmanuel "Tiny" Yarbrough and Andy Ruiz. Special shout out to @Mezbro28 for suggesting the topic. Cast: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @narrowworldofsportsFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show and win a jar of Tommy's pickles.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of the AFL essentially placing their players on a "bonk ban", the team dive into the annals to discover all the other weird and wonderful rules that exist in the world of sports and beyond. This week they discuss Tennis' lost hat rule, the time chess authorities banned cleavage, the AFL's "too many men" rule and the Professor reveals a whole bunch of weird statutes that are still crimes in Australia.Cast this week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "The Rules are for Poor People" Erskine.For more great content follow the team on socialsInsta: @narrowworldofsportsFacebook: Narrow World of SportsTwitter: @narrowworldosLeave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of The Professor stumbling across the film "The Keeper" (the true story of Bert Trautmann, who went from being a German POW to Goal Keeper for Manchester City), the team discuss other sports stories that are worthy of being made into films. Future blockbusters include: Mysterious Golfer John Montague; The Third Splash Brother Jason Mcelwain; Lazarus Jockey, Ralf Neves; and Belles Two - The Corked Bat Heist.This week's cast of future film producers includes: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow the team on socials:@NarrowWorldofSports on Instagram and Facebook@NarrowWolrdoS on TwitterLeave a Five Star review and it may be read out on show.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of the return of the UFC this weekend, the team examine the most brutal sports played around the world. Sports include Calcio Storico (Florentine Football), Turkish Oil Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Rugby and Water Polo.Cast this Week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "I've got an instagram account, follow me @MrTommyTuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow @narrowworldofsports on Facebook and Instagram or @narrowworldos on twitter.Leave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of the rising popularity of Esports and the push for them to be included in the Olympic Games, the team put their IOC hats on to weigh the Olympic worthiness of a range of sports, including; Plunge Diving, Test Cricket, Chess Boxing, Solo Synchronised Swimming, Beer Pong, Break Dancing, Club Swinging, Pigeon Shooting, Wushu, and Cheese Rolling. They also come up with some improvements for The Marathon and Swimming Events.Cast this Week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "I've got an instagram account, follow me @MrTommyTuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow @narrowworldofsports on Facebook and Instagram or @narrowworldos on twitter.Leave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of the new documentary "The Last Dance" about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, the team dig into the annals of sport to find other athletes with a win at all costs attitude. Names include: Steve Waugh, Tom Brady, Aryton Senna, Michel Pollentier, Anatoly Karpov (USSR Chess Master), Wendy Ingraham and Sian Welch, The 2010 NZ Soccer Team and The 1972 USSR Basketball Team.Cast this week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "the Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.For more great content follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @narrowworldofsports and Twitter @narrowworldos.Leave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Ronaldinho going into house arrest for using a fake passport, the team look at all the moments both on and off the field that are "the one thing" that some of our favourite sports stars are remembered for. The boys call Bryan Fletcher to chat about "the hand grenade"... and the Uber (sort of). Other stars discussed include Todd Carney, John Hopoate, Israel Folau, George Gregan, Matt Shirvington, Chris Webber, Babe Ruth, Bill Buckner, Greg Louganis, Zinedine Zidane and Paula Radcliffe.Cast this week: James "The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tommy "Tuxedo" Erskine.For more great content, follow the team on socials @narrowworldofsports. Leave a 5 star review and it may be read out on the show.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the light of Tom Brady essentially becoming a Tampa Bay Buccaneer the boys chat about the players who went out on top and those who played one year too long. Names include: Rob Gronkowski, Brendan McCullum, Bobby Jones, Bruce Murray, Alastair Lynch, Nigel Mansell and a very special call in from Nathan Hindmarsh. Cast this week: James"The Professor" Rochford, Andrew "Barney" Barnett, Nick "The Kiwi" Rado and Tom "Essentially just a man of the people" Erskine. Please leave a 5 star review and it may be read out at the top of the show. For more content or to let the team know your thoughts hit them up at @NarrowWorldofSport on socials.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following footage of Curtis Scott's arrest emerging, the podcast team dig into other times sports stars have been done.Names include Jesse Bromwich, Kevin Proctor, Mitchell Pearce, Richie Incognito, Heath Shaw and Robert Kraft.Cast this week: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Raddo & producer/researcher Tom ErskinePlease leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it may be the one that gets read out at the top of the show.And for more content, don't forget to follow @NarrowWorldOS on all the socials.We'll be back next week!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The gang, albeit self-isolated, are back! Of course, pretty much all sport around the world now has been put on hold as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, but it's not the first and it won't be the last time sport needed to be put on hold.Cast this week: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Raddo & producer/researcher Tom ErskinePlease leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it may be the one that gets read out at the top of the show.And for more content, don't forget to follow @NarrowWorldOS on all the socials.We'll be back next week!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After Roosters coach Trent Robinson and Brisbane Lions star forward Charlie Cameron both had their flash Mercedes vehicles stolen, we look into some of the craziest crime stories involving sports stars.'Victims' include Plaxico Burress, Robert Allenby, Dylan Napa, Chris Bosh.And we look into the stories of 'villains' like Arthur Brennan, Terry Hill & Scott Fulton.Cast this week: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Nathan 'Brookesy' Brooks, producer/researcher Tom Erskine and producer Phil PriorPlease leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it may be the one that gets read out at the top of the show.And for more content, don't forget to follow @NarrowWorldOS on all the socials!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following the Gypsy Kings' success in the ring, we look at other sporting stars that have enjoyed 'rags to riches' rises similar to that of Tyson Fury.But we've also snuck in a few 'riches to riches' stories as well... we'll see where that goes! As for the risers, we're talking Manny Pacquaio, Diego Maradona, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kassim Ouma.Cast this week: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Nathan 'Brookesy' Brooks, producer/researcher Tom Erskine and producer Phil PriorPlease leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it may be the one that gets read out at the top of the show.And for more content, don't forget to follow @ProfessorOnFox on all the socials!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the wild details around the Perth Glory's crypto sale emerged, the team this week look at some of the craziest and famous owners of sports teams from around the world.These include Clive Palmer, Donald Sterling, George Steinbrenner and Elton John, among others.Cast this week: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Nathan 'Brookesy' Brooks, producer/researcher Tom Erskine and producer Phil PriorPlease leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it may be the one that gets read out at the top of the show.And for more content, don't forget to follow @ProfessorOnFox on all the socials!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maybe it's a stretch, but after Sydney's win over Melbourne in the BBL, we thought we'd explore some of the best rivalries that really pushed and exceeded the boundaries.We're talking individual, team and international (Fed v Nadal, Tyson v Holyfield, Celtic v Rangers, England v Australia... and much more).Cast: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Rado, Nathan 'Brookesy' Brooks, producer/researcher Tom Erskine and producer Phil PriorPlease leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it may be the one that gets read out at the top of the show.And for more content, don't forget to follow @ProfessorOnFox on all the socials!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Sonny-Bill Williams creating headlines this week, we take a look at some of the best multi-sport stars we've seen ply their trade over the years.Here are the categories and nominees:BEST AUSSIE & KIWI CODE-HOPPERS (7:00)-Brian Booth, Brad Thorn, George Smith (the New Zealander!!), Ricky StuartFAVOURITE CODE-HOPPER EVER (26:00)-Yuzvendra Chahal, Bo Jackson, Keith Ross-Miller, Don Bradman, Gavin Hastings,WORST CODE-HOPPERS EVER (41:00)-Sam Burgess, Usain Bolt, Andrew Flintoff
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following Nick Kyrgios' run at the Aussie Open and newfound popularity, it sets up nicely to look at some of the other loose units in sports over the years that we grew to 'love'.The list includes Capper, Maradona and Rodman. The categories are favourite Aussies/Kiwis, best worldwide characters and great redemption stories.Cast: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Rado, producer/researcher Tom Erskine and producer Phil PriorPlease leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it may be the one that gets read out at the top of the show.And for more content, don't forget to follow @ProfessorOnFox on all the socials!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inspired by Conor McGregor and India's ODI team, the gang re-live their favourite ever sporting comebacks... from the America's Cup, to George Foreman, to Kiwi the horse and Andre Agassi.Cast: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Rado, producer/researcher Tom Erskine and producer Phil PriorPlease leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it may be the one that gets read out at the top of the show.And for more content, don't forget to follow @ProfessorOnFox on all the socials!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In light of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal, the Professor and Barney's podcast team look into some of the craziest cheating attempts we've seen in sport.If you've come here to hear purely about drug cheats, we apologise. This is more looking into the obscure... from Fine Cotton, to Rosie Ruiz, to the Spanish Paralympic basketball team.Cast: 'The Professor' James Rochford, Andrew 'Barney' Barnett, Kiwi comedian Nick Rado, producer/researcher Tom Erskine and producer Phil PriorPlease leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes and it may be the one that gets read out at the top of the show.And for more content, don't forget to follow @ProfessorOnFox on all the socials! Here's an in-depth rundown of this episode:-The cheating scandal, topic explanation (3:00)-The psychology of cheating (6:00)-The cheaters' high (7:00)AUSSIE CHEATERS-Tennis sledging, with Nick Kyrgios? (to be clear, it was accepted this was by no means actually cheating!) (9:00)-The Fine Cotton affair (and Hindy drops in?!) (13:00)FAVOURITE CHEATING STORY-Rosie Ruiz in the Boston marathon (16:00)-2001 Little League World Series pitching phenom (24:00)-Pay-for-pain - the New Orleans Saints defensive bounties in 2011 (29:00)CHEATERS THAT NEVER PROSPERED AND WERE RUN OUT OF THE GAME-Boris Onishchenko in the Modern Pentathlon (31:00)-Tiger Woods in the game of marriage (34:00)-Luis Resto ends undefeated Middleweight boxer Billy Collins' career at the MSG in 1983 (37:00)-Donald Crowhurst's voyage of lies (39:00)DUMBEST CHEATING OF ALL TIME-Spanish basketball Paralympic team (43:00)-J R Smith (45:00)-Tunisian Pentathlon team (48:00)-Atlanta Falcons' fake crowd noise (50:00)
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Professor and Barney's debut episode is spent talking about other pure gold debuts (in sport!).The podcast team have grouped this collection in with one of these categories: Favourite debut stories, bad debuts that led to amazing careers, great debuts WITH great careers, and just plain bad and ugly debuts.Kiwi cricketer Glenn Phillips' effort in the New Year's Test at the SCG was the catalyst for this week's category.Other names on this list include Peter Taylor (8:00), Reginald Erskine 'Tip' Foster (11"), Eddy Merckx (15"), Edwin Flack (19"), Shane Warne (21"), Sir Donald Bradman (23"), Kingston Town (25"), Jonathan Brown (29"), John Coleman (32"), Wilt Chamberlain (33"), Andrew Johns (38"), Jarryd Hayne (40"), Eric the Eel (41"), Chris Martin (44"), Ali Dia (46") and Greg Smith (48").Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you know exactly when this weekly show drops a brand new episode!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Professor and Barney have progressed from the TV world to the latest and greatest media platform. They'll use a current event to pick a topic and look back on the more memorable moments that can be amusingly compared.Make perfect sense? Good, we're on the same page... ;)
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.