
Six-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy and journalist Matt Majendie invite a comedian on each week to dissect his or her sporting misadventures from the sublime to the ridiciulous.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 80 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsComedy | |||

This week, Chris finally has a new Hearts tale to tell - alas, again not a joyous one - and we hear from you with your own sporting misadventures from clipping in disasters to wardrobe malfunctions. Please keep them coming in either via our Instagram... more
We've got another world record breaker with us this week in Tim Vine, who once told 499 jokes in an hour and shares a few on the pod. There's topless darts, a football hat-trick gone wrong, tennis and diving injuries and a golf run-in with a bird. Fo... more
Chris has a bit of a health setback in the lead-up to this latest episode but is fit and firing in time to join Matt to talk rashes, Lando Norris and the Luke Littler effect. Plus, we're asking you to send your own sporting misadventures in. Follow S... more
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THIS IS GREAT I LOVE THE FACT THAT YOU COULDNT HEAR MORE HILLARIOUS STUFF KEEP IT UP CHRIS
A cracking podcast that you can’t go wrong with Chris Hoy. Great guests and chat as i listen while i commute. 🙂
It’s light hearted, often very funny and well worth a listen! Some great non sporting guests too.
Crunch Crunch :)
Stumbled on your pod whilst Chatabix is on a break. I loved it! Some fab stories and experiences. A good listen. I look forward to more.
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The show pairs a legendary Olympian with a journalist to unpack sporting mishaps through a humorous lens, often featuring comedians as weekly guests. Conversations span everyday fandom, personal health journeys, mental resilience, and the intersection of sports with pop culture, storytelling, and public life. Guests range from comedians and actors to athletes and authors, providing a mix of personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and light-hearted commentary on sport, performance, and life beyond the field. The format tends to favor energetic banter, candid reflections, and a shared love of sport that can appeal to both sports fans and those who enjoy humor-driven storytelling.
Noteworthy is the willingness to blend serious themes ... more
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