Episode 13: The Wimbledon Championships - The Noble Pursuit of Immortality

Tennis is a game like no other. With origins in palaces and prisons alike, brought together by good marketing and better timing and allowing women earlier participation than Victorian Britain was famed for, it took only three years from the game being invented for a South-West London croquet club to stake their future on it - and 148 years later, that future is stronger than they could ever have imagined.

Wimbledon creates superstars, gives them a stage worthy of legends and a crowd that embraces greatness - no matter the flag. From Borg to Federer, Navratilova to Williams, McEnroe, Graf and more, Centre Court loves flair, brilliance and theatre as much as they love their own: Perry, Wade, Henman, Murray and the rest.

Ben and Jack talk origins, rituals, history, and more than a little about Roger (if such a thing as "too much Federer" can exist). From the great players to the most incredible matches, including the epic Isner vs. Mahut marathon in 2010, there is nothing like Wimbledon. But no need to queue here - just press play, and let us tell you why Wimbledon is truly the crown jewel of British sport.

Episode 12: The British & Irish Lions - The Power of Four

"Let's be the best at everything that requires no talent."

Paul O'Connell, 2009 Lions Captain.

Enemies in March. Teammates in June.

Once every four years, the British & Irish Lions unite four fierce rivals from two nations under a single red jersey. They set aside history, pride and borders to become something greater - and take that fight across the globe in pursuit of glory.

They ride on the shoulders of giants - legends of rugby and, sometimes, of war. None looms so large as Robert Blair "Paddy" Mayne: 20 matches in one epic summer on the 1938 tour - then a leap into legend as one of the most decorated soldiers in British military history. A founding member of the SAS, his story is so wild that fact and myth blur into one, and neither detracts from the other.

Ahead of the 2025 Tour to Australia, we explore the Lions’ proudest moments, the origins of the red jersey, the future of the tour, and the icons who’ve defined it, on the pitch and beyond.

If you're even a fraction as excited as we are, this is your episode.

Episode 11: The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Triomphe et Désastre

The history of Le Mans is the history of motor racing. From hosting the first Grand Prix in 1906 to creating the world’s greatest endurance race in 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been run 92 times over 102 years - and in that time, it has showcased the cutting edge of automotive technology, the sport’s most iconic drivers, and seen some of the greatest races ever.

But it has also borne witness to tragedy.

In this episode, Jack and Ben delve into the unique and dramatic history of this legendary event - highlighting not only its triumphs, but also the oversights, complacency, and closed-mindedness that led to the 1955 Le Mans disaster, when a horrific accident claimed the lives of at least 84 people. It remains the deadliest incident in the history of motorsport - and it was entirely avoidable.

Along the way, they explore the legends of Jacky Ickx, Jaguar, Mercedes, Ferrari, Ford, and a proud tradition of female participation. Because to win at Le Mans, a driver must be fit, focused, fearless - and ready to take on a circuit that has given so much to the sport, but taken just as much in return.

Episode 10: The NBA Finals - Dynasty and Legacy

"I used to joke that if you could bottle all the emotion in a basketball game, you'd have enough hate to fight a war, and enough joy to prevent one."

Bill Russell

Jack and Ben crossover the Atlantic once more to talk about some people even taller than they are. Ahead of next week's NBA Finals, they dive into the stories of legendary ballers, iconic matchups, and how the NBA grew into the global, star-studded behemoth it is today.

We talk heroes of the past including the legendary Bill Russell and his battles with long term adversary (but never rival) Wilt Chamberlain, the changes David Stern made to the game and his impact on it, Michael Jordan (of course) as well as coaches Phil Jackson and Steve Kerr getting a mention too, the latter in particular not just for his rings but also due to his politics and pro-gun control views.

We discuss why basketball, more than perhaps any other sport, lionises the individual over the team. What other sport can players be identified so readily by their mononymous titles: Shaq, Kobe, Michael, Steph, Lebron, Magic, Kareem, Giannis and their like?

So whether basketball sparks joy, hate or simply curiosity within you, this episode will help you learn how and why it is what it is today.

Episode 9: The UEFA Champions League Final - Football’s Night of Nights

Jack and Ben are back in their wheelhouse this week as they dive into the biggest night in European club football - the UEFA Champions League Final.

From contentious calls to unforgettable comebacks, tactical brilliance to glorious chaos - this is the night where legends rise, dreams shatter, and history unfolds in 90 minutes (or more). Expect goals, drama, and miracle moments: Zidane’s majesty, United’s last-gasp heroics, Bale defying gravity, and of course, Istanbul.

There are dark days to discuss too - disasters at Heysel and Munich, as well as frank discussions on the history of British Exceptionalism and how it held back the English game - and how it influenced other nations to prove them wrong. And on whether the competition - for all its undoubted merits - holds the same romance of the FA Cup, or even its predecessor, the European Cup.

So lace up your boots, cue the anthem, and get ready for the drama that only the Champions League can provide. Football, bloody hell.

Episode 8: The Monaco Grand Prix - The Jewel in the Formula One Crown

Jack and Ben are in the glamour and glitz of Monaco this week for the 82nd running of the most famous race on the Formula One calendar - The Monaco Grand Prix.

Expect more mentions of crashes and failures than of overtaking as they discuss the merits and criticisms of wide cars racing around narrow streets - it is a race that simply wouldn't exist if it wasn't for its history. But what a history it is...

From crashes into the harbour, mysterious first winners with incredible backstories, the dominance of Graham Hill and the emergence of Ayrton Senna, through to races no one wanted to win, others stopped too early and a home town hero coming good after years of toil. Monaco somehow both never fails to deliver even whilst so often being a procession.

This is the Monaco paradox: a race that's deeply flawed, yet emotionally irresistible.

So fire up your engines, roar past Casino Square and prepare yourself for the bright light of the Nouvelle Chicane, this is an event like no other through the unforgiving, untouchable and unforgettable streets of Monaco.

Episode 7: The FA Cup - Of Dreamers and Giant Killers

After three weeks over the Atlantic, Jack and Ben are back in Blighty ahead of the 144th Men's and 55th Women's FA Cup Finals.

There's no fairytale like the FA Cup. It is where semi-professional players line up against the gods of the game on equal footing, where one drop of the hip or one act of bravery can make you immortal, and where there are no impossible outcomes if you believe in the magic of the Cup.

From giant killers to last second winners, from lionhearts to lionesses, the Cup delivers drama like nothing else. So warm up your voice for Abide With Me, and join us on the climb up the Wembley steps to grab the greatest and most beloved trophy in football together.

Episode 6: The NHL Playoffs and Ice Hockey World Championships – Goals, Goons, Graft and Glory.

This week, we're checking out one of the toughest sports on the planet – ice hockey, home to the brawling, bruising, toothless titans of the rink. Jack and Ben skate through the NHL Playoffs, where 16 teams chase the (quite literally) biggest trophy in the sport: the Stanley Cup. Meanwhile, across the globe, another 16 nations face-off for international glory at the IIHF World Championship in Sweden and Denmark.

We explore hockey’s wild history, from mysterious origin stories and fearsome enforcers to, somehow again, Kentucky Derby winners. We unpack the unwritten rules, the culture of fighting, and the darker toll of the game - including the growing conversation around CTE and player safety, illustrated through the turbulent highs and tragic lows of the legendary Bob Probert.

There's even a Cold War era subplot, with tales of invasion, rebellion, and the unifying power of sport in the face of oppression. So lace up and tune in – this is ice hockey like you’ve never heard it before.