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Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’Reily

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

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

With basketball growing rapidly, people were contacting James Naismith to learn about the game; however, one misunderstanding would lead to the creation of an entirely new sport.

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Titus is joined by travel journalist and National Geographic regular contributor, Ronan O’Connell to examine some of the bizarre stories behind the world's greatest landmarks.

Ronan has contributed stories and photography to National Geographic, CN... more

After being given two weeks to come up with a new indoor sport, James Naismith finally came up with a new game and was ready to play it with his class.

The first games ended with a player knocked unconscious and a host of black eyes. The game was ... more

In 1891, teacher James Naismith, was given two weeks by his boss to invent a new sport to keep the students occupied during the long winter.

No one could have predicted how his new game, basketball, would spread across the globe and become one of t... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Rosenbach
Episode: The History of Basketball Part 3 - Sports Bizarre
Ronan O'Connell
Travel journalist, photographer and National Geographic regular contributor
Episode: The Bizarrest Places in the World with Ronan O'Connell - Bizarre
Aaron Noonan
MotorSport veteran, author and commentator
MotorSport media/author
Episode: The History of the Bathurst 1000 - Sports Bizarre
Anthony Cocks
Author of The Brawl at the Sydney Opera House and Other Aussie Boxing Yarns
Author, boxing writer
Episode: The Brawl at the Sydney Opera House - Sports Bizarre
Will Minson
Western Bulldogs AFL legend and Red Dust board member
Red Dust
Episode: Red Dust Special 2026
Cal Ward
Cal Ward, AFL premiership player and Giants/Footscray figure
Western Bulldogs / GWS Giants
Episode: Red Dust Special 2026
Daryl White
Triple AFL Premiership star, Brisbane Bears/Lions legend
Brisbane Lions
Episode: Red Dust Special 2026
Warwick Williams
Local community member and police officer involved with Red Dust trip
Unaboo Magpies (community)
Episode: Red Dust Special 2026
Adam Rosenback
Guest, roller skating epic participant
Episode: Roller Skating's Greatest Race Part 2 - 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
  • Missing host and minutes

    Is molloy ever coming back to this show? Also what is with 33 minute episodes?just do the hour and dont split things up. How are those live shows going btw? Yet to see one advertised. Hmph

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    anishtasha
    Australia14 days ago
  • Don’t drag it out

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Black Stevie
    Australia5 months ago
  • If you want to laugh listen to this

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lawrence@SthAu
    Australiaa year 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
    Australiaa year ago
  • Absolutely Incredible

    So funny and lots of info.

    Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. LJ¥€£
    Australiaa year ago

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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
#188
Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#17
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#142
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#15
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#212
Colombia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#213
Indonesia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Bizarrest Places in the World with Ronan O'Connell - Bizarre
Q: What struck you about the Coliseum?
O'Connell describes its spectacles, including gladiator battles and mock naval battles, then discusses a hidden underground Cult of Mithras temple nearby and the largely untold history connected to it.
The Bizarrest Places in the World with Ronan O'Connell - Bizarre
Q: Do you have a sense that the world is in better shape or worse shape than we often think?
O'Connell says the world is less dangerous and more welcoming than media coverage often suggests, and that meeting people while traveling can challenge fearful assumptions.
The Brawl at the Sydney Opera House - Sports Bizarre
Q: What attracted you to focusing on the 1975–1985 period in Australian boxing, and what was the state of boxing at that time?
Anthony Cocks explains that boxing in that decade was the 'red light district' of sports, with limited publicity and TV coverage, yet a wealth of stories from trainers and ringside observers that deserved telling; the period was rich with character, heat, and a transition away from mainstream spotlight into a more underground but vibrant boxing culture.
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.

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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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2. Ronan O'Connell
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4. Anthony Cocks
5. Will Minson
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