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The Upshot

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: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=poddescriptionAnd our Twitter account, where we dig into the archives and spill classic tales from the past: http://www.twitter.com/upshottowers Hosted on

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8:11

Michael Carroll: the Lotto lout (patreon teaser)

The Upshot ·

2025/06/23

Unlock the full episode and an extra hour of The Upshot every week atwww.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 deny he had a fucking good time.From terrorising Christian discos to naked waitresses with cocaine canapes, meet the Lotto Lout… Hosted on Acast. See

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55:28

The Scouse Hitler

The Upshot ·

2025/06/19

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 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

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51:02

Rio Ferdinand: the geezers were going yeahhhhh (part...

The Upshot ·

2025/06/17

Get part 2 instantly and support the pod when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowersWith 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 tapes with Frank Lampard.From playing in the Premier League drunk to affairs with page 3 models, this is his story… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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45:17

Quincy Promes is coming home

The Upshot ·

2025/06/12

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(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).Links from the show:Dad pretending to score in front of the Kop -

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1:07:54

Spice Boys: Liverpool’s naughty 90s

The Upshot ·

2025/06/10

Support the pod and unlock an extended cut and exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowersThese 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 and pissed themselves to ward off defenders.From shagging the manager’s daughter to guzzling 212 steak and kidney pies a year, meet the Spice Boys…Links

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55:49

Salt Bae kicked out of the Champions League afterparty

The Upshot ·

2025/06/05

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 hospitalised two teenage players after bursting into their dressing room drunk.Plus: Ian Rush’s score-settling musical, Man United’s miserable summer holiday and

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1:02:21

Drug lord midfielders and strikers sold for sausages:...

The Upshot ·

2025/06/03

With special guest Paul Watson.Listen to the Sweeper Pod: https://linktr.ee/sweeperpodWith 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 scandals and sell stars for sausage meat.Dig out your passport for the weirdest stories in world football…Support the pod and unlock an extended cut and exclusive

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51:32

A drunken dressing room scrap with two teenagers

The Upshot ·

2025/05/29

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 hospitalised two teenage players after bursting into their dressing room drunk.Plus: Ian Rush’s score-settling musical, Man United’s miserable summer holiday and

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54:21

Kieran Trippier’s strip club stitch up

The Upshot ·

2025/05/22

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 World’s Strongest Man is rocked by a sex scandalGet 15% off and free shipping at manscaped.comwhen you use code UPSHOT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:07:50

Gary and Wayne Lineker: naughty and nice

The Upshot ·

2025/05/20

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.From dogging down country lanes to breaking out of prison in a limo, this is the story of the brothers Lineker…Links from the pod:Working on the veg stall:

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47:36

Arne Slot on the sesh in Ibiza

The Upshot ·

2025/05/15

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 and did Villa legend JLloyd Samuel fake his own death?Get 15% off and free shipping at manscaped.com when you use code UPSHOTLinks from the pod:Virat Kohli

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49:33

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

The Upshot ·

2025/05/13

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/1rvnCWj2TPCH3Mah6Ryan Giggs named in parliament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWEEiz19LSIBBC media lawyer names him again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDvKFO1k0bs&t=34sRhodri’s Paddy Power advert:

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57:44

Adolescence star Stephen Graham’s referee meltdown

The Upshot ·

2025/05/08

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 Beckham’s birthday bash, Glen Johnson’s nicking toilet seats and Dutch football’s crime wave has a new villain.Get 15% off and free shipping at manscaped.com when

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45:02

Ryan Giggs: I scored first bruv (part one)

The Upshot ·

2025/05/06

Get part two instantly when you sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=ogshownotesRyan 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 dirtiest dog.Looking back, the clues had been there all along.From petrol bombs through the letterbox to black eyes at the treble party, this is the story of

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50:17

Cole Palmer’s Dubai dealer and bong hits at the NFL...

The Upshot ·

2025/05/01

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 and Celtic captain guzzling deep fried pizzas before a big final.Get 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com when you use code UPSHOTLinks from the

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1:03:43

Chris Eubank: never touch another man’s bonbons (part...

The Upshot ·

2025/04/29

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 weirdest world champion…Links from the pod:Esquire photoshoot: https://images.app.goo.gl/UNz5485XcmywURGK9Chris in a monocle:

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49:08

FIFA threatens to sue The Upshot

The Upshot ·

2025/04/24

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, Romeo Beckham cucks his brother Brooklyn, and we unmask the mystery headbutter from Nicky Butt’s birthday.Get 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com when you

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49:24

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

The Upshot ·

2025/04/22

Get part two RIGHT NOW and unlock an exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowersWith 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 weirdest world champion…Links from the pod:His real voice:

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43:34

Luis Suarez bites again

The Upshot ·

2025/04/17

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 conspiracy theory and Rory McIlroy’s brutal jilting story.Get 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com when you use code UPSHOTLinks from the pod:Luis

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