The Upshot

You don’t win 24 grand slams without going a little crazy. Just ask Novak Djokovic.The Serbian sensation moves objects with his mind, sparks diplomatic feuds and sets a place for his dogs at the dinner table.From mafia car chases to spats with Agassi, meet the DJOKER….Get part two RIGHT NOW when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowersLinks from the pod:Guardian summary of Novak’s fruity views: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2020/apr/20/no-vaxx-djokovic-why-his-spiritual-world-view-can-have-a-dangerous-side Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Extra Shot, our Thursday pod about the funniest stories in sport THIS WEEK.On the show today: Lazio’s knob-flashing eagle handler meets his end, Weston McKennie enrages the Italian nation and a Wembley hero caught poaching in YorkshireUnlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).Links from the pod:Jack Hinshelwood drunk in Bratislava airport: https://x.com/ryanadsett/status/1939221958962618510 Kian Harratt lobbing a chair in Ibiza scrap: https://x.com/The92Bible/status/1937808897341104298  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Perry and Ian Higgins, co-hosts of The Grade Cricketer, dive into the wild life of Mark Bosnich, a controversial figure in Australian sports. They hilariously recount Bosnich's descent from potential hero to scandal magnet, featuring outrageous tales of benders and mishaps. The hosts reflect on the charm in cricket commentary, contrasting styles between Australian and English commentators. They also touch on nostalgic moments from cricket and football while building excitement for upcoming live shows, blending humor and sports insights seamlessly.

Welcome back to Extra Shot, our Thursday pod about the funniest stories in sport THIS WEEK.Live from Wimbledon Common, we investigate the dogging epidemic sweeping the All England ClubPlus: Lamine Yamal jetskiing with pornstars, Erling Haaland’s teenage fantasy comes true, and Cruz Beckham turns on Brooklyn.Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).Links from the pod:Cruz Beckham’s music: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruzbeckham/video/7518534447138917654?lang=en Get 15% off and free shipping at manscaped.com  when you use code UPSHOT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the pod and get a bonus episode every week when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowersWhen we left off, Rio had fled the sinking ship at Leeds and moved to the biggest club of them all.And our hero is about to experience the full glare of the spotlight, as he parties with P Diddy, gets branded a drug cheat and is stitched up by 10 different kiss n’ tells… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock the full episode and an extra hour of The Upshot every week at www.patreon.com/upshottowers(Do it in your browser, not the Patreon app - it's cheaper).In the mid naughties, Michael Caroll was public enemy number one.Over eight short years, Mad Mikey spunked his £10m lottery win on coke, fast cars and four day Roman orgies.But you can’t deny he had a fucking good time.From terrorising Christian discos to naked waitresses with cocaine canapes, meet the Lotto Lout… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Extra Shot, our Thursday pod about the funniest stories in sport THIS WEEK.On the pod today: Quincy Promes FINALLY arrested in Dubai, Rangers try to sign Mussolini’s grandson and did Joshua Zirkzee jizz his pants in Barbados?Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).Links from the pod:Boca Juniors fans on a rollercoaster: https://x.com/MenInBlazers/status/1933896243022873053 Infantino taking a corner: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKj9uQ3O8xi/ Katie Price and Wayne Lineker flogging Supreme CBD: https://x.com/_DIGB/status/1935075113478557922 Joshua Zirkzee daggering: https://www.reddit.com/r/ManchesterUnited/comments/1l8qsv4/zirkzee/ British sumo wrestler: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lnedjkgr5o Get 15% off and free shipping at manscaped.com  when you use code UPSHOT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get part 2 instantly and support the pod when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowersWith his Year 9 gags and hyperactive punditry, it’s easy to forget Rio Ferdinand was a Rolls Royce of a defender.But off the pitch, the wheels sometimes came off.He hospitalized beloved stewards, flogged fake Versace to teammates, and starred in sex tapes with Frank Lampard.From playing in the Premier League drunk to affairs with page 3 models, this is his story… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the pod today: Drug smuggling Arsenal strikers, Arctic Monkeys trash the Emirates and a Mexican poisoning scandal...Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod.Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).Links from the show:Dad pretending to score in front of the Kop - https://www.instagram.com/p/DKo2bensyrI/ Dreadlock holiday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUNTk5xsxk4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the pod and unlock an extended cut and exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowersThese days, Liverpool are a well oiled football machine.But back in the mid-90s, the likes of Robbie Fowler, Jamie Redknapp and Razor Ruddock were the ultimate Premier League playboys.They dated Page 3 girls, necked 25 pints after matches and pissed themselves to ward off defenders.From shagging the manager’s daughter to guzzling 212 steak and kidney pies a year, meet the Spice Boys…Links from the pod:Louise’s One Kiss from Heaven video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITBvflS2KBs&t=119sFowler snorting celebration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E36FJk4OQaw  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.