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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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41:22

Martin O’Neill’s Yorkshire Ripper run in | Extra shot

The Upshot ·

2025/10/30

On the pod: The midfielder who stole the second most famous painting in the world, and an Aussie Surfer’s despicable deed outrages India.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/upshot Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌐Links from the pod:Louvre heist detective: https://share.google/images/twil1XYbeD1bwkILYVitor Pereira arguing with Wolves fans: https://x.com/footbalIfights/status/1982763178967933114And dancing with them in Wetherspoons last season:

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35:29

Silvio Berlusconi: the seediest man in football (part...

The Upshot ·

2025/10/28

Milan, 1986. Italian billionaire Silvio Berlusconi lands on the San Siro pitch in a helicopter blasting Ride of the Valkyries.He leads AC Milan to two decades of glory, but behind the suntan and scudettos lurks an empire of sleaze.Silvio scrapped with Liverpool fans, lured the EU president to a sex party and branded the German chancellor an “unfuckable lardarse”.And he was still elected Prime Minister three times.From mafia henchmen to bunga bunga sex parties, welcome to the seedy world of Silvio

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1:04:58

Jack Grealish on the sesh in Dubai | Extra shot

The Upshot ·

2025/10/23

Plus: Pierluigi Collina strips his fellow refs naked, the man with a Man United crest tattooed on his forehead, and is Tom Daly a bastard?Links from the pod:Fergie and Kenny Dalglish sharing a bag of chocolate buttons: https://x.com/SkySportsPL/status/1979949849542828491Man Utd fan tattoo: https://share.google/images/yLW19WTsvKd1mGNZAPep with autograph hunters: https://x.com/City_Chief/status/1878532555911115241Join The Upshot’s Patreon and unlock the clucking mad story of Colonel Sanders. He’s

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43:57

Mickey Thomas: Welcome to Wrectum

The Upshot ·

2025/10/21

These days, Wrexham Football Club is a saccharine Disney+ fairytale starring white toothed Hollywood megastars.But there was a time when the club’s biggest hero was a champagne swigging convict with a thirst for beauty queens and fake bank notes.His name was Mickey Thomas.From seshes with George Michael to screwdrivers up the aris, this is the story of the Welsh George Best…Get an extra bonus episode of The Upshot every week when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowersLinks from the

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41:14

FIFA unveil a new grift and why Mbappe is jealous of...

The Upshot ·

2025/10/16

Plus: the Argentine fan who turned up to his own funeralEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/upshot Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌐Links from the pod:Infantino at peace summit: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPww9n1jdRj/Irish Cape Verde star: https://x.com/BBCMOTD/status/1978036280392098003Joe Willock runs out of petrol: https://x.com/Allansoldfriend/status/1975197101702488256Makmudov sledgehammer training: https://x.com/IFLTV/status/1656021871316410403Listen to

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54:51

Muhammad Ali: the shagging years (part two) | with...

The Upshot ·

2025/10/14

Buckle in for part two, as Ali hangs out with Sadam Hussein, begins a four way marriage, and knocks down a coked up Marvin Gaye.Links from the pod:Press conference before Joe Frazier fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1pZPCLz-k4Speech before Rumble in the Jungle: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDxRvuZSpM3/?hl=en-gbPic of Bob Arun: https://share.google/images/8WiLs9DXniRQNmCU4Get an extra bonus episode of The Upshot every week when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers Hosted on

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43:54

Muhammad Ali: the icon with a naughty streak (part one)

The Upshot ·

2025/10/07

Listen to part 2 right now when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers(It’s cheaper when you use your browser to sign up instead of the patreon app)New York City, 1970.FBI agents listen in as a naked Muhammad Ali is chased round a seedy motel room by his knife-wielding wife.She’s just caught him in bed with another woman.In just three hours, 300m people will watch him take on Joe Frazier in The Fight of the Century.Welcome to the crazy world of Muhammad Ali.He was held at gunpoint by Idi

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38:17

Michael van Gerwen’s kebab shop scrap | Extra shot

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2025/10/02

On the pod today: Neymar hooked on shisha and an Arsenal star falls victim to a cruel 48 hour prank.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/upshot Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌐Links from the pod:Michael van Gerwen’s scrap: https://x.com/rallyjef3/status/1972215606708699329Kazakh traditional version of the Champions League song: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPKN0CTDGmn/Monty Panesar on mastermind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNeEQZn7eIkAnd Monty quizzing the

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43:59

Serial killers and shagging on the green: wrong’uns...

The Upshot ·

2025/09/30

Buckle in for part 2 of our Ryder Cup of wrong’uns, with sordid sagas starring the likes of Seve Ballesteros, Sir Nick Faldo and John Daly, the king of hooters.Plus a golfer who killed five men, and inside the secret parties where escorts are stationed on each green….Get an extra bonus episode of The Upshot every week when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:29

Jermaine Jenas hits Hooters | Extra shot

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2025/09/25

On the pod today: Gabby Logan subjects her son to sex chat and Jamie Vardy’s foul-mouthed Italian lessonsLinks from the pod:United Strand attacked by psycho: https://www.instagram.com/p/DO3LeutDOm9Ange Postocoglou’s translator sent off: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/m7a6zl/the_interpreter_for_yokohama_f_marinos_manager/Get the batshit crazy story of Ozzy Osbourne right now when you sign up to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/upshottowers(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app -

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44:47

Cocaine and wife swapping: wrong’uns of the Ryder Cup...

The Upshot ·

2025/09/23

With their neatly pruned greens and spotless trousers, it’s easy to assume golfers are a tame and placid bunch.But look beyond the Rolex adverts, and you’ll find a game swimming with drug use, wife swapping and MURDER.From serial killers to shagging on the green, welcome to the Ryder Cup of Wrong’uns…Listen to part two RIGHT NOW, and get an extra bonus episode of The Upshot every week when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowersLinks from the pod:Donald Trump on Arnold Palmer’s massive

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45:44

Carlos Alcaraz’s love triangle with Jannik Sinner |...

The Upshot ·

2025/09/18

On the pod today: Edgar Davids has his priceless art collection stolen and JP’s brush with Rolf Harris.Links from the pod:Climax to 2023 Excel World Championship final: https://youtu.be/QwNoFOUiSiE?si=8_aILjA4u5Ui8DY-&t=585Excel theme song: https://www.youtube.com/live/GKbIPnu9CRI?si=j-rh9Kz7zamNtQ5j&t=14964Get the batshit crazy story of Ozzy Osbourne right now when you sign up to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/upshottowers(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper)

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1:00:58

Shove it up your bollocks: Roy Keane’s Saipan meltdown

The Upshot ·

2025/09/16

In the summer of 2002, Ireland was a special place to be.The Celtic Tiger was roaring. Westlife had just chalked up their 10th number one. And a star studded squad set sail on a Far Eastern adventure.But as World Cup fever sweeps the nation, one man refuses to play ball: captain Roy Keane.From screaming in the dressing room to pre-match benders, this is the story of Roy’s meltdown in the Pacific…Get an extra episode of The Upshot every week when you join our Patreon:

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44:21

Lamine Yamal ships in 70 playboy bunnies | Extra shot

The Upshot ·

2025/09/11

On the pod today: Lamine Yamal ships in 70 playboy bunnies and Neymar inherits a billion dollars from a dead old man he’s never metEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal: https://nordvpn.com/upshotTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Links from the pod:Lamine Yamal losing his passport: https://x.com/Yamal_Xtra/status/1964820881248809086Choupette the cat on her private jet: https://share.google/images/Js5Iki9ubWezCCljZGet those sordid rumours right now when you sign up to our

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50:04

Jermain Defoe: boobsmacked

The Upshot ·

2025/09/09

He’s the pint-sized poacher with a naughty streak.Jermain Defo bonked lapdancers, bit opponents and spiked his teammates with Viagra.From bogus weddings to back seat rendezvous, meet England's friskiest forward…Get an extra episode of The Upshot every week when you join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowersLinks from the pod:Biting Maschereno: https://x.com/UpshotTowers/status/1887850001956487516Personal Assistant ad:

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45:09

Alexander Isak’s secret trip back to Newcastle |...

The Upshot ·

2025/09/04

On the pod today: the F1 boss knobbing girls 48 years younger, this year’s funniest deadline day news and Luis Suarez gobs in someone’s face again.Spice up your sad desk lunch with 20% off delicious award winning hot sauces: lousbrews.co.uk/upshot20Links from the pod:Vardy violin pic: https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pabaeCod8Cvi_mWFyRTloA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTQyNztjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/football_italia_articles_132/bea3e4aa80f1477911f24dc0048ca0c3Claudia the twerking

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58:16

Big Sam: a surprisingly scandalous story

The Upshot ·

2025/09/02

In a parallel universe, England’s World Cup winning gaffer Sir Sam Allardyce is sipping a pint of Moet at the launch of his Allardici aftershave.But back in this reality, things panned out a little differently for Big Sam.He fed his players sheep’s testicles, had love triangles with snooker stars and got banged up for shoplifting.From kung fu kicks in the manager’s office to losing £100k on crypto, this is his story…With comedian Ed Jones @edjonesukGet an extra episode of The Upshot every week when

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44:59

Bellingham family banned from the dressing room |...

The Upshot ·

2025/08/28

On the pod today: Neymar’s terrifying showdown with the ultras and Roberto De Zerbi breaks up a ten minute street fight.Links from the pod:Newcastle fans booing Liverpool players: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1mzy00n/liverpool_met_with_loud_boos_from_newcastle/Wrestler unveils Liverpool Isak shirt:

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48:40

Jake Humphrey: LinkedIn’s favourite son

The Upshot ·

2025/08/26

5.12am. Former TV presenter Jake Humphrey glugs down a tumbler of activated charcoal water.Wondering why his wife is wasting the day, he shakes her awake and asks: “what are your goals for Q4?”It’s just another day in a High Performance Household.But how did it come to this?From gunging kids to grindset guru, this is the story of Linkedin’s favourite son…With Jake and Jacob from @screenrotpodcastGet an extra episode of The Upshot every week when you join our Patreon:

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