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Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’Reily

Sport Bizarre
Phar Lap
Tour De France
Diego Maradona
Australia
Melbourne Cup
Baseball
NASCAR
Cricket
Horse Racing
Animal Bizarre
Napoli
Boxing
Cocaine
Animal Behavior
Moonshine
World Hockey Association
English Channel
NFL
Bodyline
Animal Kingdom

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes269Founded4 years ago
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In Part 2, Titus and Mick pick up where things left off, only now the stakes are higher, the stories bigger, and the legend even harder to believe.

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In Part 2, the investigation takes a chilling turn as subtle clues begin to align, drawing police closer to Krystian Bala while his public image tells a very different story. As tensions build and secrets unravel, the case heads to court, where the t... more

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Recent Guests

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
Chris Kohler
Finance editor at Nine News Network and author
Nine News Network
Episode: How Companies Get You with Chris Kohler - Economics Bizarre
Adam Rosenbach
Comedian and writer from Australia
The Front Bar
Episode: Malice at the Palace: Part 1 - Sports Bizarre
Trevor Cohen
87-year-old athlete and medalist in Masters Athletics
Masters Athletics
Episode: Special Guest Trevor Cohen - Sports Bizarre
Adam Rozenbachs
Stand-up comedian extraordinaire and close friend of Titus O'Reily
Episode: Thinning the Herd - Animal Bizarre
Louise Sauvage
One of the great Australian athletes, known for her achievements in wheelchair racing.
Episode: The History of the Paralympics with Louise Sauvage - Sports Bizarre
Chloë McCardel
The most experienced English Channel swimmer with 44 crossings on record.
Professional swimmer
Episode: Crossing the English Channel Part 4: Chloë McCardel - Sports Bizarre

Hosts

Mick Molloy
Co-host and comedian; central figure in the show's humor and storytelling.
Titus O'Reily
Co-host and comedian; strong researcher and storyteller, drives much of the narrative.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • If you want to laugh listen to this

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lawrence@SthAu
    Australia5 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
    Australia5 months ago
  • Absolutely Incredible

    So funny and lots of info.

    Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. LJ¥€£
    Australia6 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Love the hosts and well researched, funny content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christo125
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Hilarious and relevant

    I find these podcasts hilarious, and 10/10 to Titus for his amazing research and great storytelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonedo25
    Australia8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the hosts' research and humor, with many saying episodes are entertaining and informative.
Fans appreciate the strong storytelling and banter, though some critique pacing or factual depth in rare episodes.
Positive feedback highlights long-running dynamic and consistent quality; some critics want fewer guests and more focus on core topics.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#175
Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#18
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#154
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#9
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#53
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#99
United Arab Emirates/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.

Audience Metrics

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A witty, snackable show that centers on bizarre stories from sports and the animal kingdom, served with irreverent humor and quick-fire storytelling. Episodes mix deep-dive style curiosity with entertaining anecdotes, from historical sporting oddities to unusual animal tales, all hosted by two long-time collaborators whose banter anchors the show and keeps the facts engaging. Fans likely appreciate well-researched, strange-but-true narratives delivered with personality, plus a developing community around bonus content and recurring segments.

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Recent guests on Bizarre include:

1. Adam Rosenbachs
2. Adam Collins
3. Geoff Lemon
4. Chris Kohler
5. Adam Rosenbach
6. Trevor Cohen
7. Adam Rozenbachs
8. Louise Sauvage

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