It’s the early 90’s and darts is dying. TV won’t touch it, the crowds are gone, and the stars of yesterday are burning out. But one man from Stoke-on-Trent refuses to let the sport fade quietly. Enter Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor— ceramics maker by day, dart prodigy by night. With the help of Eric Bristow, Taylor rises through the ranks, saving the sport while becoming its undisputed king. And the undisputed King of impressions Elis, shows us his favourite "180"!
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Dec 23, 2024
37 min
In the early 1970s, darts was just a pub game – until three men turned it into prime-time TV gold. Jocky Wilson thought vodka and sweets were the keys to success. John Lowe relied on precision and a poker face. And Eric Bristow let his talent, and a few mind games, do the talking. And Colin and Elis? Well they mainly just reminisce about their favourite childhood pastime – watching Bullseye.
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Dec 16, 2024
41 min
There’s a scandal brewing – ‘Spygate’ threatens to derail McLaren’s season. Meanwhile, the tension on track between Hamilton and Alonso reaches breaking point. Will the rookie or the world champion reign supreme? Or will their rivalry destroy both their chances? Pit stop sound effects courtesy of Elis James.
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Dec 9, 2024
35 min
Lewis Hamilton bursts onto the F1 scene in 2007 – joining two-time world champion Fernando Alonso at McLaren. It’s clear from the very first race that Hamilton is a future star. Sparks fly as the two drivers – who should be teammates – fight for pole position. Meanwhile, Elis displays his own driving prowess with some world-class parallel parking.
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Dec 2, 2024
42 min
In this week’s bonus episode, Colin and Elis bring their Top 5 sports films of all time - but will they agree on any of them? They discuss the perils of trying to make a football film, Sylvester Stallone’s determination to make Rocky a success, and why baseball is the perfect sport to make a film about. Plus, Elis manages to bring Wales into it… again.
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Nov 28, 2024
36 min
It’s nine days before the World Cup and the Republic of Ireland's star player, Roy Keane, is heading home. He’s had enough of the poor training conditions in Saipan and he’s told manager McCarthy to stick it up his bollocks. But whose side are you on? It seems like everyone has an opinion - Colin, Elis, Bertie Ahern and even Roy’s dog, Triggs.
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Nov 25, 2024
37 min
Behind every great moment in sport, there’s an incredible piece of commentary to go with it, some of which will be remembered forever, creating formative memories that can last a lifetime. In this week’s bonus episode, Colin picks his Top 10 favourite TV commentary moments that he’s loved his whole life, and puts them to Elis for approval. Plus, Elis embodies Clive Tyldesley for a moment. NAME ON THE TROPHY!
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Nov 21, 2024
37 min
Ahead of the 2002 World Cup, two men have one thing on their mind – seeing the Republic of Ireland win. Captain Roy Keane thinks that can be achieved with relentless training. Manager Mick McCarthy thinks a relaxing trip to the remote island of Saipan will do the trick. What ensues is a feud unlike anything football has ever seen, and a debate that rages to this day – well if Colin and Elis have anything to do with it.
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Nov 18, 2024
45 min
There’s nothing like the live sport experience – that amazing surge of collective emotion through a crowd is unbelievable. In this week’s bonus episode, Colin and Elis both choose their favourite ever live sport moment. Then, if the laws of time and space were no object, what incredible sporting event would they time-travel to if they could…?
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Nov 14, 2024
34 min
Ding, Ding, Ding! It’s time for Eubank v Benn, round two. Eubank’s win in fight one means Benn has a point to prove in fight two. But with tough memories lingering and large-scale success dominating everyday life, the result surprises everyone. Outside of the ring things have changed too - who's that on Eastenders? Why it’s Nigel Benn of course. Meanwhile, Colin relives his own TV glory days presenting Top of the Pops.
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Nov 11, 2024
38 min
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