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Episode 12 - 2 July 2023
Season 1, Ep. 12
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Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.
In this episode we chat about:
Special Mentions
- Madi Peche in Malta!
- Murray & Roberts Running Club
Cricket
- Ashes! Australia leads the series 1-0. Stars of the 1st test?
- Second test, Day 5 underway
- Mitchell Starc's catch - out or not?
Cycling
- Tour de France has begun! Stage 1 - Bilbao.
- General Classification
- Tour de France Did you know?
Formula One
- Austrian GP - Sprint race won by Verstappen/ Perez 2nd and Sainz 3rd.
- Starting grid for the main race
- Standings
Running & Athletics
- Akani Simbine powered to victory in the men's 100m race at the Golden Spike World Athletics Continental Tour meet in Ostrava in 9.98
- Tshepo Tshite and Ryan Mphahlele have set their sights on breaking the 1500m SA record (3:31:91) set by Johan Cronje back in 2013.
Golf
- Wyndham Clark won the US Open holding off Rory McIlroy and outclassing Rickie Fowler while winning his first major championship.
- Rory McIlroy major drought - its been nine years now?
Moto GP
- Dutch GP - Binder double trouble! Bagnaia catchable?
- Standings
Football
- Transfer window madness has begun
Tennis
- Wimbledon starts 3 July. Who are the top seeds?
- Who are the South Africans at Wimbledon?
Rugby
- Crusaders win the 2023 Super Rugby
- Super Rugby Did You Know?
- Cheetahs are the 2023 Currie Cup champions after defeating the Pumas 25-17
Crazy Sport Nomination
- Shin Kicking
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14. Episode 14 - 21 August 2023
01:06:59||Season 1, Ep. 14Its been a minute - life happens! We're sorry...and we'll try to better! :)Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.In this episode we chat about:Sport RecapWimbledonMarketa Vondrousova Wins Wimbledon Ladies' Single Title and Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic to win his first Wimbledon Singles Title. Tour de FranceJonas Vingegaard won his second (and consecutive) Tour de France title, beating Tadej Pogacar by 7 minutes and 29 seconds. Vingegaard won the Tour de France's time trial by 98 seconds!AshesThe fourth Ashes test was drawn and Australia retained the Ashes after the fourth test at Old Trafford was drawn with no play possible on day five due to rain. England won the fifth test. Formula 1Verstappen has the championship all but locked up at 314 points. Perez holding on in 2nd with 189 points and Fernando Alonso in 3rd at 149 points, 1 point ahead of Lewis Hamilton.MotoGPBagnaia is in a commanding position at the top of the standings with 214 points. Brad Binder had a great weekend in Austria finishing 2nd in the sprint and main race. Binder is 4th on the standings. British OpenBrian Harman won the 151st Open Championship sealing the first major of his career.FootballArsenal beat Manchester City to win the Charity Shield and the Premier League has kicked off. FIFA Women’s World Cup FootballSpain won the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona, beating EnglandWorld Cup Sport in 2023RugbyWorld Cup in France - September to OctoberWorld Cup Prep - How are the teams looking - Ireland top rankedCricketWorld Cup In India - October to NovemberTeams - Australia top ranked in ODiCrazy Sport NominationLawnmower racing
13. Episode 13 - 16 July 2023
01:11:37||Season 1, Ep. 13*Special Guest Alert*Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.Special Guest - Lindsey ParryHe has a passion for high-performance sport and is one of South Africa’s most widely recognised coaches. He is a Runners World Columnist and has led teams to the London and Rio Olympic Games, as well as the Edinburgh and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.He has coached both triathletes and runners onto podiums of some of the world’s most illustrious races, and thrives on coaching, motivating and inspiring others to do the same – whether it’s on the track, on stage or behind a mic. He is a 2:45 marathoner and a New Balance brand ambassador. He is the official Comrades Marathon Coach.In this episode we chat about:Rugby2023 Rugby ChampionshipNew Zealand v South Africa and Australia v ArgentinaCyclingTour de FranceMonday is a rest day and Tuesday an Individual TTTennisWimbledonMarketa Vondrousova Wins Wimbledon Ladies' Single Title and defeats Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-4; 6-4Men’s final taking place today - Djoko vs AlcarazCricketAshes! Australia leads the series 2-1. England with a 3 wicket win on the 3rd TestJohhny Bairstow runout - in the spirit of the game?Next test - 19-23 July - could be the deciderAshes triviaFormula OneBritish GP (Silverstone) - Verstappen, Norris, Hamilton (Piastri a surprising 4th) StandingsGolfThe U.S. Justice Department will review the PGA Tour's plan to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf to determine if it violates antitrust lawRory McIlroy says he'd rather retire than play for LIV GolfSteph Currie is an NBA legend - but can he play golf?Moto GPSummer Break - some stats from the first 8 GPsFootballSummer transfer madness Crazy Sport NominationTelephone booth boxing
11. Episode 11
01:07:23||Season 1, Ep. 11Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.In this episode we chat about:Running & Athletics96th Running of the Comrades - Both male and female records fallDiamond League in Oslo - RecordsGolfWho would have believed it - A PGA/LIV Golf Merger?US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club - Who is on the lead and what's the secrecy with the LACC?Formula OneSpanish GP - Mercedes 2 & 3 - has the modifications helped?Canadian GP - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve - Mercedes 1 & 2 in FP2StandingsMoto GPItalian GP at Mugello - Bagnaia with fractured ankle - how did he do?Fastest speed at a MotoGP event ever - who did it and what was the speed?Next up German GP at Sachsenring and standingsFootballMan City - Treble Winners - Enough saidCricketIPL Final - Chennai Super Kings beat defending champs Gujarat Titans - Big drama for the final two balls!Who is the most decorated IPL team?Ashes has started - Test 1 underwayTennisFrench Open - Swiatek wins the ladies and Djokovic is now the most decorated male tennis player in the world, but not the most decorated tennis player…yet.French open history and stats RugbySuper Rugby – Who is in the final?Crazy Sport NominationShovel Racing
10. Episode 10
01:35:19||Season 1, Ep. 10Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.A Pre-Comrades Special EditionWith Comrades a week away, Spoil Sport presents a special podcast with legendary Comrades runner, sports commentator, television anchor and radio presenter - Arnie Geerdts.Arnie shares the history, heritage, special moments, technical insights and all the 'feels' of Comrades - like only he can. He has run more than 160 marathons and ultra marathons, has a 42.2-kilometer marathon best of 2 hours and 29 minutes (which ranked him in the top 100 in SA) and has completed 11 Comrades Marathons.Whether you are lining up for your 10th or 1st Comrades, or whether you are seconding family/friends on the day, or even just thinking about running a Comrades one day - this one is for you!
9. Episode 9
01:01:01||Season 1, Ep. 9Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.In this episode we chat about:RunningComrades in two weeks - good luck to all the runners (and supporters)! Results of the MUT by UTMB in George, on South Africa’s east coast. Ryan Sandes showing he still has what it takes!Shoutout to Nikki “Goggins” Caromba on winning the Mac Mac 100 miler! Formula OneMonaco baby! Verstappen on pole after an incredible final sector at qualifying. Hamilton ‘to’ Ferrari - could it be?Moto GPAfter the French Race – Bagnaia with a small fracture on right ankle after the crash. Will be racing in a home race at Mugello (11 June).MotoGP standings update.FootballPremier League - ManCity are 22/23 ChampionsWomen’s Super League - Chelsea are champions! Relegation battle looming for Leeds and Leicester - maybe Everton. Brighton to Europa League - 1st season in charge for Roberto de Zerbi. CricketIPL Final today - Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans. The 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier is scheduled to take place in June and July 2023 in Zimbabwe.TennisFrench Open starts today - update on men’s and ladies seedsSimona Halep, Former No. 1 women's tennis player in world accused of doping RugbyUnited Rugby Championship – Munster beat Stormers at Cape Town Stadium Super Rugby – Chiefs still leading with Crusaders catching fast!Sevens Rugby – New Zealand leading with 200 points - South Africa in 7th with 120 points.Rugby World Cup - Kolisi on track to make it RWC 2023 Golf2023 PGA Championship - Michael Block - what sporting dreams are made of!Crazy Sport NominationCheese Rolling - around for over 200 years!
8. Episode 8
53:45||Season 1, Ep. 8Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.In this episode we chat about:BoxingKevin Lerena defeats Riyad Merhy for the WBC bridgerweight silver title fight - can now challenge for the bridgerweight world titleFormula OneRace 5 – Miami - Miami International Autodrome – second race at this venuePerez was on pole, Alonso second. Both Leclerc and Verstappen struggled and ended on 7th and 9th respectivelyRed Bulls are quick – but Verstappen was quickest – wins from 9th – managed tyres wellMoto GPFrench Race – Bagnaia on pole, Marques 2nd, Miller in 4th and Binder in 10thFrench Race results discussed!FootballPremier League - Arsenal still hanging in at 2nd – Manchester City continues to win, even with Champion League games mid-week. Looks like regulation for either (in ascending order), Southampton, Leicester (2015/16 Champions), Leeds or EvertonHaaland now has 36 Premier League Goals in 33 games – also 7 assistsWomen’s UEFA Champions League – Final is on 3 June between Barcelona (2021) and Wolfsburg (2013/14 Champions)CricketProteas are in the World Cup as Ireland loses an ODI to Bangladesh. Teams already qualified are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South AfricaIPL – with 6 games to go, pressure on the Gujarat Titans as they lose their last game. TennisMadrid Open – female doubles finalists speeches canceledMadrid Open - #cakegate Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos AlcarazRome Open – Not many fans in the stands apparently. Djokovic and Alacaraz top seeds and Swiatek and SabalenkaFrench Open – 22 May - will Rafa play? RugbySevens Rugby – France tournament - Blitzboks' chances of automatic Olympic qualification after loss to Argentina. United Rugby Championship – Stormers to host final against Munster on 27 May. Super Rugby – Chiefs still at the top with Brumbies chasing five points back. Rugby World Cup in France later this year – what sports betting is telling us about the favourites. Springbok bosses yet to rule Kolisi out for the World Cup GolfLIV Disputes PGA of America CEO's Claims About World Ranking Application. Crazy Sport NominationToe Wrestling - The World Toe Wrestling Championships and a very dedicated World Champion
7. Episode 7
56:00||Season 1, Ep. 7Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.In this episode we chat about:Formula OneRace 4 (after a month break) - Azerbaijan - Baku City CircuitFerrari on pole, but Red Bulls too strongPerez title contender?Moto GPBinder does it again - wins the sprint race from 4thSecond for the main race behind Bagnaia (Ducati)Could this be Binder’s best season yet?FootballPremier League - Arsenal throws the league lead away and Manchester City just too strong and classy!Haaland has equalled the record for the most goals in a single Premier League season following his first-half penalty at Fulham. His 34th goal of the campaign moved Haaland level with the totals of Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole, set across a 42-match season, in 1993/94 and 1994/95 respectivelyWomen’s UEFA Champions League - semi-final 2nd leg (Arsenal/Wolfsburg)(2-2 on aggregate) at Emirates. First time Emirates has been sold out for a Arsenal Ladies game. Barcelona is already in the final. Wrexham Association Football Club - Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Oldest club in Wales - 5th division - now promoted to EFL League 1. CricketIPL in full swing - Gujarat Titans on top with Lucknow Super Giants chasing in second - midway markAshes coming up in June/July - insults have already begun. England's Stuart Broad says Australia's last Ashes victory shouldn't count because of COVID restrictions Proteas beat the Dutch 2-0 to qualify for the World Cup - or have they?TennisFrench Open - May 2023 - will Nadal make it? His uncle has the answerNovak is also injured - elbow injury at the Monte-Carlo MastersGolfMasters - Jon Rahm stages final day comeback to win at -12. His first Masters win. LIV golfers 2nd and 3rd - Koepka and Mickelson (what a tournament for him)RugbyKolisi risky knee surgery ahead of the World Cup - will he make it in time?United Rugby Championship - Bulls smash Leinster at Loftus (62-7). Stormers sharing second place with Ulster at the moment - 11 points behind. Bulls and Sharks 6th and 8th - Lions 9th - made it into the top 10. Super Rugby - Chiefs (still unbeaten) on top after 9 games played (12 teams). Crusaders who (6th place currently - end of the Crusaders dynasty)? Brumbies and Hurricanes in 2nd and 3rd at the moment. Eddie Jones says Aussies want to be the best team in the world again - that’s his goalSpringboks v Australia - Loftus Test - JulyRoad RunningBoston Marathon - shoutout to our runners and Jaco’s sub-3 with 4 seconds to spare. Evans Chebet in 2:05:54 and Hellen Obiri in 2:21:38London Marathon - Kelvin Kiptum in 2:01:25. Smashes Kipchoge’s course record and comes within 18 seconds of Kipchoge’s world record time. Sifan Hassan wins the women’s race in 2:18:33 after stopping to stretch her hip. This was her marathon debut. Crazy Sport NominationChess-Boxing - It's a thing…
6. Episode 6
58:38||Season 1, Ep. 6Welcome to Spoil Sport - a podcast about all things sport. Just three guys, talking about global sport (or the little they think they know) and having fun along the way. If you are a sports fan and want a quick catch up on current sporting events - have a listen and a laugh with us. Hosted by Ed Jardim, Denis Peche and Wes Brown.In this episode we chat about:CricketSA vs West Indies and the T20 World Record runs chaseSA vs Netherlands FootballInternational break - taking a look at the results Women’s UEFA Champions League - semi-final (Arsenal/Wolfsburg & Chelsea/Barcelona)Premier league is back - resultsFormula OneRace 3 - Melbourne - Albert ParkAston Martins are strong - Mercedes on a comeback - Ferraris struggling? TennisWimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian players - compete as 'neutral athletes'US will end public health emergency on 11 May - Djokovic can play US Open nowGolfMasters - first time this season players from LIV and PGA will face each other. 17 LIV golfers have been invitedSome players who have won the Masters before secure a lifetime invitation and other who win different majors also secure an invitation under current criteriaAlready competed at US and British Opens last yearRugbyRassie to the Crusaders?United Rugby Championship - Leinster (still unbeaten after 16 matches played - 16 teams) still on top but Stormers looking good 13 points behind in second. Bulls and Sharks 7th and 8th - Lions 11th. Super Rugby - Chiefs (unbeaten) on top after 6 games played (12 teams)Is the Currie Cup still relevant in a crowded rugby calendar? Amateur rugby tournament? Moto GPPortugal first race - Francesco Bagnaia won - Ducati 1 and 3. Binder 6th from 14th Argentine race is nextCrazy Sport NominationBalloon Battle and the Balloon World Cup - Peru beat Germany in the final