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Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’Reily

Sport Bizarre
Phar Lap
Tour De France
Diego Maradona
FIFA
Melbourne Cup
NASCAR
Cricket
Baseball
Australia
Horse Racing
Napoli
George Steinbrenner
Animal Bizarre
Cocaine
Animal Behavior
Moonshine
World Hockey Association
Boxing
New York Yankees
Bodyline

Mick Molloy and Titus O’Reily are always on the lookout for a bizarre story. The harder to believe, the better.

Yet all these stories are true, even if many of them shouldn’t be.

Every Monday they delve into the world of sport with Sports Bizarre, and every Wednesday they turn their eye to the Animal Kingdom in Animal Bizarre.

From teammates who swapped wives to a crypto-investing hamster, one ... more

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Latest Episodes

LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed rebel league, has filed for bankruptcy, ending a wild ride. Mick and Titus tell the entire story, from its inception to its collapse.

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After building a stadium and successfully staging a heavyweight title fight, Hugh D. Macintosh sets his sights on promoting the biggest heavyweight fight of all time between Tommy Burns, the reigning heavyweight champion and Jack Johnson. This would ... more

Hugh Donald Macintosh barely attended school, but that didn't stop him from becoming the most well-known sports promoter in the world. From humble beginnings, he built an empire that spanned sport and entertainment, and he would pull together the big... more

With day one done, things get hard, as the conga lines end and the skaters start dropping like flies, but as the days roll by, the impact on the skaters soon becomes evident.

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Recent Guests

Adam Rosenback
Guest, roller skating epic participant
Episode: Roller Skating's Greatest Race Part 2 - Sports Bizarre
Adam Rosenbacks
Guest joining the hosts for this episode
Episode: Roller Skatings Greatest Race Part 1 - Sports Bizarre
Adam Rosenberg
Guest, contributed historical context
Episode: Convicts and Sport - Sports Bizarre
Adam Rozenbach
Guest on episode
Episode: Flying the Drunken Skies - Workplace Bizarre
Adam Rosenbach
Guest on the episode
Media/Comedy writer (appears as a guest)
Episode: Why Isn’t Italy at the World Cup? - Sports Bizarre
Adam Rosemacks
The person who uncovered and discussed the Aspinall story
Episode: John Victor Aspinall: Part 1 - Aristocracy Bizarre
Adam Rosenbachs
Guest on Crime Bizarre episode
Episode: Death in Poland: Part 2 - Crime Bizarre
Adam Collins
Co-host of The Final Word, cricket commentator, and author
The Final Word
Episode: Cricket Tales with Adam Collins & Geoff Lemon - Sports Bizarre
Geoff Lemon
Co-host of The Final Word, cricket commentator, and author
The Final Word
Episode: Cricket Tales with Adam Collins & Geoff Lemon - Sports Bizarre

Hosts

Mick Molloy
Co-host with a long-running collaboration, frequently guiding discussion and delivering humorous color commentary.
Titus O'Reily
Host with strong storytelling and research chops, often leading segments and driving narrative with humor and insight.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Don’t drag it out

    The stories are good but geez they get dragged out for far too long

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Black Stevie
    Australia4 months ago
  • If you want to laugh listen to this

    Very funny! Could you add more Aussie sports/ history?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lawrence@SthAu
    Australia10 months ago
  • Sure

    It is good but pls do more AUS sport like netball,AFL, rugby and more but pls I really like the show other then that

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OMG2038
    Australia10 months ago
  • Absolutely Incredible

    So funny and lots of info.

    Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. LJ¥€£
    Australia10 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Love the hosts and well researched, funny content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christo125
    United Kingdom10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners wish for fewer interruptions and more but focused storytelling.
A common compliment is the engaging, banter-filled chemistry between hosts.
Fans enjoy the wide range of topics, from obscure crime to sports history.
Listeners praise the hosts' humor and research—it's the show's signature strength.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#190
Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#26
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#106
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#17
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#89
Indonesia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#209
New Zealand/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Greatest Australian Racehorses with Andrew Rule - Sports Bizarre
Q: Who are the top racehorses you think are really the greatest?
You always start with Carbine, Phar Lap, and Tullock, then add Black Caviar and Winx, but there's a long list of others worth mentioning too.
Greatest Australian Racehorses with Andrew Rule - Sports Bizarre
Q: What made you want to do this?
I was approached by Alan Anumman and they had a deadline for the book.
Texas Football with The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis – Sports Bizarre
Q: What makes college football in Texas so unique?
College football is not just a sport in Texas; it’s a massive identity marker for communities and individual alma maters.
Texas Football with The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis – Sports Bizarre
Q: What has been the impact of the Texas A&M bonfire collapse?
It was a tragic event that deeply affected A&M's identity and traditions.
Texas Football with The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis – Sports Bizarre
Q: How would a Texas Longhorns fan see the Aggies?
They see A&M students as rejecting Austin's cosmopolitanism for a more traditional Texas identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bizarre

What is Bizarre about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Australian hosts explore a world of truly bizarre stories, blending sharp storytelling with witty banter. Episodes slice through sport, crime, and culture—often with a humorous lens on oddball crimes, sports scandals, and odd historical tales—featuring guests who add color and context. The show tracks how money, power, and eccentricities intersect in global sports, history, and pop culture, delivering entertaining, well-researched narratives balanced with punchy humor. Its distinctive style combines deep curiosity, playful skepticism, and a strong penchant for underreported or overlooked curiosities, making it a standout for listeners who crave genuine oddities told with personality.

Noteworthy: the duo's rapid-fire chemistry, wide-ran... more

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1. Adam Rosenback
2. Adam Rosenbacks
3. Adam Rosenberg
4. Adam Rozenbach
5. Adam Rosenbach
6. Adam Rosemacks
7. Adam Rosenbachs
8. Adam Collins

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