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The Upshot

The Upshot
Football
Mario Balotelli
Steve Bruce
Manchester United
Aston Villa
Joey Barton
FA Cup
Huddersfield Town
Gillingham
Cocaine
Murder Mystery Novels
Fireworks
Manchester City
Arsenal
Harry Redknapp
Yaya Toure
Kolo Toure
Diego Maradona
Lionel Messi
The Fence

The Upshot pulls back the curtain on your favourite sports and dives into all the stuff BBC and Sky wouldn’t touch with a bargepole: drunken antics, dressing room squabbles and the simmering sexual tension of the French football team.Check out our semi-legendary newsletter that goes to 100,000+ subscribers: www.upshot.email?utm_source=poddescriptionAnd our Twitter account, where we dig into... more

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The Rope and Anchor, 2013.

The pub’s 53-year-old darts champion gulps as his opponent puts down his PSP and step up to the oche.

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Join us as we dish out the only gongs more worthless than Fifa’s peace prize.

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From Jerry Springer’s threesomes to infiltrating the Taliban, this is the story of The Fake Sheikh…

Mazher Mahmood has been caught out using the claims of a serial fantasist to flog a bollocks story about Posh Spice being kidnapped.

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Plus: Samuel Eto’o’s AFCON meltdown and a knife-wielding Sunderland striker.

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Elizabeth Barnard
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Episode: Smugglers, syphilis and a Neymar’s farmyard orgy: the wildest stories of 2025
Finlay Christie
Comedian, star of the stage and screen.
Episode: The Beckhams: a bunch of spicy bints (with Finlay Christie)
Joel Golby
Writer and special guest, discussed Zlatan's career
Episode: Zlatan Ibrahimovic: get the milk, asshole (with Joel Golby)
Emily Simmons
An Australian soap star known for her role in Home and Away
Episode: Matt Le Tissier: how a Prem legend went tin foil hat (part two)
Hugo Bartley
Sports fan and storyteller, sharing humorous anecdotes
Episode: I was bullied by Brooklyn Beckham | The funniest stories in sport this week
Fraser Clarke
Olympic medalist and heavyweight boxer
Episode: Muhammad Ali: the icon with a naughty streak (part one)
Jermaine Jenas
Footballer and presenter, known for discussing sports and fantasy football.
Episode: Jermaine Jenas hits Hooters | Extra shot
Gabby Logan
Well-known sports presenter and mother of professional rugby player Ruben.
Episode: Jermaine Jenas hits Hooters | Extra shot
Mike Rice
Comedian known for his online content
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Episode: Shove it up your bollocks: Roy Keane’s Saipan meltdown

Hosts

Jack
Host and co-host known for delivering comedic takes on sports and engaging storytelling about athletes and the sporting world.
Zach
Host and co-host recognized for his comedic insights and irreverent takes on sports topics and culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Really good pod!

    I loved the Shane Warne episode. The Shane Warne episode was hilarious 😂. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happychappy1234
    Australia13 days ago
  • Break from the norm

    Truly very funny, nice change from the normal weekly sport zeitgeist! Nice one guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    irishdave1989
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Public school boys

    If uber privileged, public school boys with a severe case of white guilt did a podcast…. Wait they did. If you like your footy news delivered by some woke Home Counties brats who’ve zero knowledge of the game or what a real days work is this one’s for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    M@r@@@st
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Too Good

    Give these guys a listen. Every week I’m hooked on their episodes from the wild world of sports

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    domstrama
    Australia4 months ago
  • Laugh out loud funny

    They put a lot of work in each episode : absolutely hilarious . Do support and subscribe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yo yo Singh’s
    Canada5 months ago

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Many find the hosts relatable, with a unique ability to mix humor with insightful sports narratives, drawing in listeners from various backgrounds.
The blend of comedy with genuine sports commentary resonates well, making it both entertaining and informative.
Listeners appreciate the humorous angle on sports that tackles controversial and outrageous stories that aren't usually covered elsewhere.

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#33
United Kingdom/Sports
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#26
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#111
Australia/Sports
Spotify
#197
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#34
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#72
United Arab Emirates/Sports

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Lamine Yamal and Ibiza Final Boss collide | Extra shot
Q: When do you think you'll cut your hair?
If they won against Arsenal in the first game of the season, I have this feeling that it would lead to a string of victories.
Lamine Yamal and Ibiza Final Boss collide | Extra shot
Q: How long were you expecting it would go on?
I didn't realize it would go on for quite as long as it has.
Lamine Yamal and Ibiza Final Boss collide | Extra shot
Q: What was the inspiration for doing it?
I just thought it would be a funny thing to do. It's obviously been a tough time for many United fans recently, and I just wanted to spread some humor and positivity at that moment.
Garrincha: he lost his virginity to a goat (part one)
Q: How did Garrincha handle his fame and financial rewards?
Despite becoming a superstar, Garrincha did not manage his finances well and often squandered his earnings, leading to financial instability later in life.
Garrincha: he lost his virginity to a goat (part one)
Q: What was Garrincha's lifestyle like at the peak of his fame?
He was known for his heavy drinking, numerous affairs, and extreme partying, which eventually led to his downfall.

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The content is centered around the humorous and often outrageous side of sports, focusing on lesser-known stories that mainstream outlets avoid. With episodes featuring funny anecdotes about athletes' pasts, lighthearted banter about sports culture, and outrageous incidents from the sports world, it showcases a witty perspective on celebrity sports figures. Noteworthy episodes highlight everything from personal scandals and eccentric behavior to humorous takeaways from historical sporting events, making it particularly appealing to those who enjoy comedy intertwined with sports commentary.

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The Upshot launched 3 years ago and published 240 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Upshot include:

1. Elizabeth Barnard
2. Finlay Christie
3. Joel Golby
4. Emily Simmons
5. Hugo Bartley
6. Fraser Clarke
7. Jermaine Jenas
8. Gabby Logan

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