Best Conor Carroll Podcasts (2025)

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Conor McGregor’s latest scandal, Jon Jones speaks on his future, Ice Wars, more 1:09:27

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The Craic is back with its usual trifecta! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes get the show underway by unpacking the fallout from Conor McGregor’s latest nightclub scandal (4:23). It wouldn’t be a Craic episode without a Jon Jones segment, and this time it’s his appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast. The boys discuss his latest comments…

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Tom Aspinall's next moves, Jon Jones' legacy tarnished? UFC 317 preview, more 1:14:41

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The Craic returns! In a special Wednesday edition of the show, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the latest evidence surrounding Jon Jones’s recent criminal charge, including Jones’ seemingly self-incriminating posts on X (0:38). Jones’ retirement disgruntled a lot of MMA fans, including Andy Aspinall, fathe…

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We went dogging on Wimbledon Common 45:31

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Welcome back to Extra Shot, our Thursday pod about the funniest stories in sport THIS WEEK. Live from Wimbledon Common, we investigate the dogging epidemic sweeping the All England Club Plus: Lamine Yamal jetskiing with pornstars, Erling Haaland’s teenage fantasy comes true, and Cruz Beckham turns on Brooklyn. Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dung…

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Rio Ferdinand: he’s da soul snatcher (part two) 48:03

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Support the pod and get a bonus episode every week when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers When we left off, Rio had fled the sinking ship at Leeds and moved to the biggest club of them all. And our hero is about to experience the full glare of the spotlight, as he parties with P Diddy, gets branded a drug cheat and is stitched up b…

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Michael Carroll: the Lotto lout (patreon teaser) 8:11

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Unlock the full episode and an extra hour of The Upshot every week at www.patreon.com/upshottowers (Do it in your browser, not the Patreon app - it's cheaper). In the mid naughties, Michael Caroll was public enemy number one. Over eight short years, Mad Mikey spunked his £10m lottery win on coke, fast cars and four day Roman orgies. But you can’t d…

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The Scouse Hitler 55:28

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Welcome back to Extra Shot, our Thursday pod about the funniest stories in sport THIS WEEK. On the pod today: Quincy Promes FINALLY arrested in Dubai, Rangers try to sign Mussolini’s grandson and did Joshua Zirkzee jizz his pants in Barbados? Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an…

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Rio Ferdinand: the geezers were going yeahhhhh (part one) 51:02

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Get part 2 instantly and support the pod when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers With his Year 9 gags and hyperactive punditry, it’s easy to forget Rio Ferdinand was a Rolls Royce of a defender. But off the pitch, the wheels sometimes came off. He hospitalized beloved stewards, flogged fake Versace to teammates, and starred in sex t…

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Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: Biggest WMMA fight ever? Plus, Kamaru Usman’s plan, PFL’s puzzling moves, more 1:23:23

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This week on The Craic, Petesy Carroll calls on Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs to talk combat sports’ biggest and weirdest headlines. They open the show by debating whether the inevitable Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison bout could be the biggest women’s MMA fight of all time (4:09). Next, the trio turn their attention to this weekend’s UFC Fight Night…

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Quincy Promes is coming home 45:17

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On the pod today: Drug smuggling Arsenal strikers, Arctic Monkeys trash the Emirates and a Mexican poisoning scandal... Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes…

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Spice Boys: Liverpool’s naughty 90s 1:07:54

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Support the pod and unlock an extended cut and exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowers These days, Liverpool are a well oiled football machine. But back in the mid-90s, the likes of Robbie Fowler, Jamie Redknapp and Razor Ruddock were the ultimate Premier League playboys. They dated Page 3 girls, necked 25 pints after matches…

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UFC 316 weigh-ins: Kayla Harrison makes 135, Jon Jones' tweet storm, more 1:05:49

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. The boys open the show by breaking down the UFC 316 weigh-in results and analyzing which fighters looked sharp on the scales (5:14). One fighter who had no trouble making weight was Kayla Harrison, who challenges Juliana Peña for the bantamweight title. …

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Salt Bae kicked out of the Champions League afterparty 55:49

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the pod today: The former Villa midfielder who hospit…

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Drug lord midfielders and strikers sold for sausages: The Upshot v Rest of the World 1:02:21

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With special guest Paul Watson. Listen to the Sweeper Pod: https://linktr.ee/sweeperpod With its vapid commercialism and unhinged fans, it’s easy to lose faith in modern football. But venture beyond the major leagues, and you’ll find the freewheeling chaos that once made it great. They pick drug lords in midfield, blame ghosts for their sex scandal…

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TUF Is cooked, Tom Aspinall trolls Jon Jones, troubling BJ Penn news 1:07:21

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On this week’s edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs. Kicking off the show, they dive into breaking news: Maycee Barber has missed weight for her fight against Erin Blanchfield, along with several other fighters on this weekend’s Apex card (4:02). Another UFC product that returned this week is The Ultimate Fi…

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A drunken dressing room scrap with two teenagers 51:32

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the pod today: The former Villa midfielder who hospit…

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Bank robbers and porn kings: football’s craziest owners 1:06:10

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With special guest Kieran Maguire Support the pod and unlock an extended cut and exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowers From East End porn kings to South American bank robbers, football's biggest clubs have been run by some absolute wrong'uns. They burned down stadiums, smuggled cocaine and started themselves up front for cr…

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Kieran Trippier’s strip club stitch up 54:21

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). Plus: Steven Gerrard’s miracle water startup and the Wor…

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Gary and Wayne Lineker: naughty and nice 1:07:50

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Leicester Market, 1974. A old lady in a tartan headscarf haggles over a knobbly turnip with two cheeky chappies. But little does the veg-hunting gran know, one of these young lads will reach the pinnacle of his field, delighting hordes of drunken brits and bedding hundreds of women in the process. And the other boy? Well, that was Gary Lineker. Fro…

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Sleeping on Dricus du Plessis in Khamzat Chimaev fight? PFL woes, more 1:18:25

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Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss whether Dricus Du Plessis is being overlooked against Khamzat Chimaev, more bad news for the PFL, and the UFC super-fights that still aren’t getting made. On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. After a br…

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Arne Slot on the sesh in Ibiza 47:36

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the show today: Michael van gerwen’s backstage brawl …

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Ryan Giggs: he was always a dirty dog (part two) 49:33

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Welcome to part two of the Giggs saga, as we devour the juicy details of a bombshell family sex scandal, Ryan embarks on a career as a poet, and we ask the big question… who’s worse: Ryan or Rhodri? Links from the pod: Sunday Herald Ryan Giggs frontpage: https://images.app.goo.gl/1rvnCWj2TPCH3Mah6 Ryan Giggs named in parliament: https://www.youtube…

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UFC 315 main event stakes, Jose Aldo misses weight, more 1:19:19

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Petesy Carroll is joined by familiar faces Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to talk all things UFC 315. The lads kick off the show by breaking down the fallout from Jose Aldo’s weight struggles, including how it could impact his chances against Aiemann Zahabi (3:02). After debating whether the tail end of Aldo’s career is being mishandled, Petesy s…

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Adolescence star Stephen Graham’s referee meltdown 57:44

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the show today: Furious neighbours spoil David Beckha…

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Ryan Giggs: I scored first bruv (part one) 45:02

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Get part two instantly when you sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=ogshownotes Ryan Giggs was once nestled snugly between David Attenbrough and Sir Trevor McDonald in the pantheon of national treasures. But in the space of six short weeks, it all came crumbling down. As Fergie’s golden boy was unmasked as Britain's dir…

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Ilia Topuria announces UFC 317 Fight, Ian Garry's plans, UFC Des Moines, & more 1:01:21

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by the usual suspects, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes, to break down all the latest headlines. They kick things off by discussing Ilia Topuria, who’s set to fight at UFC 317 on June 28th — but who’s his opponent? The lads weigh in on who they think would make for Topuria’s most exciting matchup (03:58).…

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Cole Palmer’s Dubai dealer and bong hits at the NFL draft 50:17

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the show today: Chris Eubank’s getting fruity again a…

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Chris Eubank: never touch another man’s bonbons (part two) 1:03:43

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With his cane, monocle and cut glass accent, Chris Eubank isn’t your typical boxer. But he wasn’t always the fruity aristocrat you see today. He had knife fights at dominos tournaments, went on two day police chases, and raided an arcade for 20,000 10p coins. From poisoned chow meins to watching his own circumcision, this is the story of Britain’s …

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Exclusive Paul Hughes sit-down, UFC Kansas City, Cage Warriors Dublin & more | The Craic 1:30:12

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Petesy opens the show by teeing up the biggest stories of the week, then dives into an exclusive sit-down interview with rising Irish star Paul Hughes (06:17). Hughes kicks things off by sharing how it feels to headline his homecoming fight at the SSE Arena in Belfast. He and Petesy take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about Paul’s roots in th…

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FIFA threatens to sue The Upshot 49:08

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the show today: Our impending courtroom battle with Gianni Infantino, Rome…

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Chris Eubank: the fruitiest man on the planet (part one) 49:24

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Get part two RIGHT NOW and unlock an exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowers With his cane, monocle and cut glass accent, Chris Eubank isn’t your typical boxer. But he wasn’t always the fruity aristocrat you see today. He had knife fights at dominos tournaments, went on two day police chases, and raided an arcade for 20,000 1…

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Paddy Pimblett’s next fight, UFC lightweight division matchups, Alex Volkanovski top 10 P4P? 58:43

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On a special Wednesday edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and The Sun Sport’s Chisanga Malata to discuss what the future holds for Paddy Pimblett following his dominant win over Michael Chandler (5:24). They dive into Pimblett’s backstory and reflect on how unbelievable it is that he’s reached this level, before expl…

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Luis Suarez bites again 43:34

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the show today: Managers on the piss at Spoons, Joey Barton’s Turkey Teeth…

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Wonderkids gone wild: gold AK47s and pornstars 56:09

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Support the pod and unlock an exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowers Ravel Morrison. Adriano. Freddy Adu. The staircase to footballing glory is littered with scintillating starlets who flew too close to the sun. But where did it all go wrong? From hardcore pornstars to a Serie A striker torpedoed by Kim Jong Un, meet the won…

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UFC 314 weigh-in reaction, Mitchell vs Silva chaos, Volk’s final fight? 1:09:32

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With Petesy Carroll away from the helm, Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes man the ship to preview UFC 314. The duo kicks things off by reacting to the weekend’s weigh-in results, where all main card fighters successfully made weight (01:15). Chuck and Ben then break down the key paths to victory for main event fighters Alexander Volkanov…

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Elton John’s grubby game of dice 53:26

3M ago53:26

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the show today: Pipe bombs at Old Trafford, managers stealing players’ cre…

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Garrincha: guns, goats and government brothels (part two) 49:43

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Support the pod and unlock an exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowers As his dad lies in the wreckage of his car, Garrincha has fled towards the woods where a goat once popped his cherry. From gun-wielding vigilantes to affairs with the president’s girlfriend, this is the story of what happened next… With guest Yasmin Mills. …

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Islam Makhachev eyes 170, Sean O’Malley’s shot at revenge, Lerone Murphy’s big night at the Apex | The Craic 1:15:25

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Sean O’Malley is getting a second shot at bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili, but some people aren’t happy about it. Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes kick off the show discussing the UFC 316 rematch (4:40). With Manel Kape’s meeting with Brandon Royval being the only fight announced for UFC 317, the big international fight week car…

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Was Shane Warne killed by Viagra? 53:18

3M ago53:18

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers (Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the show today: Wayne Rooney pissed on the streets of London and Erling Ha…

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Garrincha: he lost his virginity to a goat (part one) 55:24

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Get part 2 NOW and unlock our exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowers Everyone knows Brazilian footballers love 3 things: boozing, showboating and shagging anything that moves. But none compares to Garrincha, the magical winger who lifted two World Cups, fathered 14 children and lost his virginity to a goat. From gun-wielding…

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McGregor hints at retirement (again), the lightweight title sweepstakes, UFC London musings | The Craic 1:00:20

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There was a lot of negativity around last week’s London event, so it was only fair for Petesy and Chuck to have veteran U.K. journalist Chisanga Malata back on to give his firsthand impression of what it was like to be in The o2 to witness Sean Brady’s dominant win over Leon Edwards, that put the cherry on top of a rough night for the Brits (1:50).…

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Trent Alexander-Arnold MILF hunting in Madrid 40:44

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Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads: www.patreon.com/upshottowers (Make sure you sign up in your browser not the patreon app - it’s cheaper). On the show today: Neymar’s threesome spawns a pregnancy - but w…

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Micah Richards: grinning with debauched pleasure 57:26

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To millions of American fans, Micah Richards is the cheeky chappy of CBS. But little do the innocent Yanks know, the affable Yorkshireman once masterminded Britain’s most infamous threesome. From shagging his way through the Olympic Village to getting catfished on MSN, this is the story of Big Meeks… With guest Elizabeth Barnard. Links from the sho…

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Leon Edwards’ nightmare, the buzz in London, KSI out of Danis fight, GFL debut 1:05:13

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Veteran U.K. journalist Chisanga Malata of The Sun joins the show to talk about the buzz in London (2:43) ahead of Leon Edwards’ main event clash with Sean Brady. After Michael Bisping claims that Sean Brady was a nightmare matchup for the former welterweight champion, Petesy and Chuck weigh-in on how they feel the two match up (21:29). After speak…

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Conor McGregor ruins St Patrick’s Day 55:54

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Plus: Neymar’s look-alike saves his blushes at an orgy, John Fashanu’s brush with Nigerian cops, and a cricket legend kidnapped in a cocaine deal gone wrong. Join Zach and George for another edition of Extra Shot, the weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Get 20% off plus free shipping with Manscaped: use code UPSHOT at https…

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I got cucked by Biggie Smalls: basketball’s batshit ballers 57:02

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Basketball’s biggest names ordered gangland hits on their coaches, fought mountain lions with their bare hands, and got cucked by a gun-toting Biggie Smalls. From cocaine on courtside to a star roasted and eaten by Idi Amin, meet the NBA’s most batshit ballers… Links from the show: Malice at the Palace: https://youtu.be/gQIIOWPNYM0?si=HH3PLOnGbCAhY…

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Poirier vs. Holloway retirement fight, changing tunes on Poatan, Hughes in Belfast 1:21:33

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Ben Fowlkes to discuss Beniel Dariush potentially leaking Dustin Poirier meeting his old rival Max Holloway in his retirement fight (8:39). Just after getting the show underway, the news hits of three weigh misses for this weekend’s Apex card (14:40), before the conversation returns to Poirier (19:59). The la…

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Olympic star named FBI’s Most Wanted 53:59

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Plus: Cole Palmer’s toilet trouble and something is exploding within Thibaut Courtois. Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, the weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Get 20% off plus free shipping with Manscaped: use code UPSHOT at https://uk.manscaped.com/ If you’re enjoying the pod please share it with your…

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Dennis Wise: I’ve never seen anyone that drunk 55:24

4M ago55:24

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The 1990s were a very different time for footballers. They chatted up barmaids at the local boozer, welcomed new teammates by torching their cars and broke their opponents’ ankles for fun. No one summed up those heady days more than Dennis Wise, the 5ft 6in Chelsea captain with a thirst for violence. The Blues legend murdered Blue Peter goldfish, h…

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Alex Pereira’s toughest test, TKO’s boxing revolution, Ilia Topuria’s tease, is Croke Park a real place? 1:22:14

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With all the talk of what lies beyond UFC 313 for Alex Pereira, are we all discounting the fact that Magomed Ankalaev is by far his hardest test at 205 pounds? Petesy Carroll, Ben Fowlkes and Shaheen Al-Shatti discuss how a victory would impact the iconic Brazilian striker’s legacy (4:03). As for the chief support, the lads ponder whether Justin Ga…

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Cole Palmer’s steamy sauna revelation 48:49

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Plus: Kolo and Yaya Toure’s tremendously kinky escort is back and the Putin-backed Scottish chairman who threatens to disappear his captain Join Zach and Jack for another edition of Extra Shot, the weekly pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week. Get 20% off plus free shipping with Manscaped: use code UPSHOT at https://uk.manscaped.com/…