Everything To Play For
By Wondery
Self-confessed sports geeks Elis James and Colin Murray are here to serve up the juiciest tales from the world of sports – think epic rivalries, scrappy underdogs, and the wildest comebacks and you’re in the right ball park. Thought you knew the story? Think again. From top-secret training sessions to dressing room dust-ups, join Colin & Elis as they dive into the greatest sporting stories of all time (and probably get a yellow card for simulation!). Blood? Sweat? Tears? Sport has it all. And that’s why we love it.
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The Golden Age of Darts | Colin Knows Bobby George | 29
In the early 1970s, darts was just a pub game – until three men turned it into prime-time TV gold. Jocky Wilson thought vodka and sweets were the keys to success. John Lowe relied on precision and a poker face. And Eric Bristow let his talent, and a … -
Hamilton vs Alonso | Adding Fuel To The Fire | 28
There’s a scandal brewing – ‘Spygate’ threatens to derail McLaren’s season. Meanwhile, the tension on track between Hamilton and Alonso reaches breaking point. Will the rookie or the world champion reign supreme? Or will their rivalry destroy both th… -
Hamilton vs Alonso | God, They Drive Fast! | 27
Lewis Hamilton bursts onto the F1 scene in 2007 – joining two-time world champion Fernando Alonso at McLaren. It’s clear from the very first race that Hamilton is a future star. Sparks fly as the two drivers – who should be teammates – fight for pole… -
EXTRA TIME: Get it Into the Box Office
In this week’s bonus episode, Colin and Elis bring their Top 5 sports films of all time - but will they agree on any of them? They discuss the perils of trying to make a football film, Sylvester Stallone’s determination to make Rocky a success, and w… -
Roy Keane: The Saipan Incident | Stick It Up Your Bollocks | 26
It’s nine days before the World Cup and the Republic of Ireland's star player, Roy Keane, is heading home. He’s had enough of the poor training conditions in Saipan and he’s told manager McCarthy to stick it up his bollocks. But whose side are you on… -
EXTRA TIME: Commentators: They Think It's All Over
Behind every great moment in sport, there’s an incredible piece of commentary to go with it, some of which will be remembered forever, creating formative memories that can last a lifetime. In this week’s bonus episode, Colin picks his Top 10 favourit… -
Roy Keane: The Saipan Incident | Trouble In Paradise | 25
Ahead of the 2002 World Cup, two men have one thing on their mind – seeing the Republic of Ireland win. Captain Roy Keane thinks that can be achieved with relentless training. Manager Mick McCarthy thinks a relaxing trip to the remote island of Saipa… -
EXTRA TIME: I Was There (Fantasy vs Reality)
There’s nothing like the live sport experience – that amazing surge of collective emotion through a crowd is unbelievable. In this week’s bonus episode, Colin and Elis both choose their favourite ever live sport moment. Then, if the laws of time and … -
Benn vs Eubank | Top of the Bops | 24
Ding, Ding, Ding! It’s time for Eubank v Benn, round two. Eubank’s win in fight one means Benn has a point to prove in fight two. But with tough memories lingering and large-scale success dominating everyday life, the result surprises everyone. Outsi… -
EXTRA TIME: Green With Envy
It’s time for Colin’s pick in our second Extra Time bonus episode, and we’re travelling back to 1985, to a year of Irish sport that feels almost too good to be true. Watching a young Barry McGuigan defy the odds to beat Eusebio Pedroza, Ireland winni…
