Odd Balls

Cycling: For Dummies

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:18:39 GMT

On this episode Wes breaks down the world of professional cycling. We examine the calendar, biggest events, team structures and tactics in an easily accessible manner that even novices to the sport can enjoy!

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Febrauary 2026 Recap

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:12:18 GMT

Join Wes & Joe as they discuss some of their highlights from the sports world over the month of February, as well as discussing what they're looking forward to in March.

Post-edit: Apologies for the egregious delay in the uploading of this episode. Life was happening.

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Special: Winter Olympics Update 2

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:07:50 GMT

Join us to discuss the highs and lows of the recent Winter Olympics, Norway's triumph, the curling cheating debacle, a scandalous skeleton shoe-wearer and a US hockey player taking the blame.

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Special: Winter Olympics Update 1

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:58:22 GMT

What has happened so far?

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Special: The Super Bowl

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:42:39 GMT

Join us as we chat all things Super Bowl, in anticipation of Super Bowl LX! History of the event, records, the halftime shows, and more.

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Special: The Winter Olympics

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:38:27 GMT

Join us as we preview the 2026 Winter Olympics with a special focus on four sports: Ice Hockey, Freestyle skiing, Curling and Luge.

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What to Expect in 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Joe and Wes discuss their plans for the Odd Balls podcast in 2026 and get preparations underway for the first special of the year.

DISCLAIMER: Apologies for poor sound quality - we had a recording mishap and had to rely on Wesley's very old iPhone's recording.

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Special: The Ashes

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

The pinnacle of test cricket, the showdown between the game's two greatest rivals. North vs South, Colony vs Coloniser, England vs Australia.

Join us as we dive into what makes this rivalry and test cricket in general so special.

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Special: Ryder Cup 2025 Preview

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Join us as we look forward to the 2025 Ryder Cup, teeing off on Friday 26 September 2025 at Bethpage Black in Long Island, New York.

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Special: History of the Ryder Cup

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Join us for our very first special looking forward to the Ryder Cup on 26-28 September 2025. We look into the history of the Ryder Cup, what makes it unique as a golf tournament and what to get excited about, both as experienced golf fans and newcomers. Keep an eye out for our 2025 Ryder Cup preview coming out on Tuesday 23 September, where we will take a look at the teams, captains and the course itself.

Top 9 moments of the Ryder Cup - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDtR0lsOnxw

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S01E08 - Korfball

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Take a dive into this fast-paced, high-skilled and intriguingly, mixed-gender sport that reminds us of basketball and netball with shades of lacrosse and ice hockey.

Korfball clips:

Champions League - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmfgHIMuLzE

Belgium vs Catalonia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuwQCDEhx5c

Leon Simons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YauMdlTVH28

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S01E07 - Dakar Rally

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Join us as Wes shares some insights about a race you've likely heard of, but don't know too much about - the Dakar Rally.

For highlights of the 2025 Dakar Rally, use the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1hZWPJCr0U

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S01E06 - Aussie Rules

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

A physical, kicking-heavy crossover of rugby and Gaelic football, from South-East Kangarooland.

Some of the best AFL plays:

Mark of the year since 2001 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXDNNEur77U

Goal of the year since 2001 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEqDEcMMVm4

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S01E05 - Lacrosse

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Chaos, Man Afraid of Soup, Catholic Bishops, and the Olympic Games - surely all only all brought together by the wonderful sport of Lacrosse.

Boston College vs Northwestern - 2024 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmsE3Pdb2A4

Best plays from the 2025 Men's NCAA season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tiT4ZmXjyE

To view some of the biggest hits in lacrosse over the years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8ahqxsIVgQ

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S01E04 - Basque Pelota

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Dive into this racquet and ball sport from the Basque Country, with variants ranging from mano to Cesta Punta.

Check out Mano - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieyNthmRLj0

Cesta Punta - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-EsqahYu9w

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S01E03 - Handball

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Discover handball is not just what Luis Suarez did to Ghana in the 2010 World Cup. Listen to what makes this Olympic sport so popular in continental Europe and around the world.

Highlights of the 2016 Olympic final contested between Denmark and France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UovdZ7XB-j0

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S01E02 - Sumo Wrestling

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Join us as Wes shares insights on the history, competition and lifestyle of sumo wrestling.

For a further look into sumo, watch this highlights reel of some top finishing moves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24XMymzhI6Y

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S01E01 - Kabaddi

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT

One of the most followed sports on the Indian subcontinent, after cricket, football and hockey. Don't hold your breath, listen to what makes this sport special...

Watch the highlights of the 2024 Pro Kabaddi League Final, contested between the Haryana Steelers and the Putna Pirates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDA3kOwmD-g

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Season 1 - Promo

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:09:00 GMT

Joe provides a quick look into what Season 1 of Odd Balls has in store.

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