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22 JAN

Ice Hockey in Melbourne

A while back we discovered that a good friend of ours, Victoria Townsend, plays in an ice hockey league in Melbourne for a team called the Southern Lights. We have been at Vic for a while to come in with a teammate (Tyler) to tells us all about it.We finish with a Warren Zevon ice hockey song called Hit Somebody.
25/12/2025

Sport on Christmas Day

As Christmas day 2025 falls on a Thursday we decided that coming into the studio was probably easier than pre-recording something!What sports are actually played on Christmas Day?We preview the Boxing Day test plus some amazing Cricket history. Songs: I Made 100 in the Backyard at Mum's by Greg Champion; The 12 days of Christmas - new lyrics by Greg Champion; Christmas in Melbourne by Broderick Smith.
18/12/2025

Trumpeters at the Cricket (and in the studio!)

Our final show before Christmas, so we take the opportunity to review our year on The Sporting Record.We briefly address the question, 'What has happened to all the old squash courts?'We instructed Em (classically trained) to bring in their trumpet as we unpick the use of trumpets during the Ashes tests.Song: 'We always have a good time at the Coburg RSL' by Greg Champion
11/12/2025

The History of Women's Cricket

Today's show was devoted to a quick journey through the history of women's cricket. Our guest Craig Horne has just released a brilliant book called 'Full Corset and Stockings - A History of Women's Cricket.'We dug up a very old footy song by Craig that was actually recorded in studio 3 here at 3CR.A man of many talents Craig also blessed us with a live original song, 'You Can't Tell a Book by its Cover.'
27/11/2025

Live Cricket Songs with Greg Champion

As we enter the traditional cricket season (even though it now goes all year long!) we invited Greg Champion back to play some of his cricket songs for us, inbetween chats about Adelaide, apps, Aussies doing well overseas, Snooker, Darts, pronunciation of words, and a quick sports quiz.Live Songs:I Made 100 in the Backyard at Mum's; Somebody's Gonna Get their Head Kicked in Tonight; Cricket's on the Radio; You're Going home in the Back of a Divvy Van; You Gotta Download the App.
09/10/2025

Wheelchair Footy with guest Chris Henderson

Most of today's show is devoted to learning about the Victorian Wheelchair Football League with our special guest Chris Henderson, playing coach of the Essendon team.Chris' storyHow is Wheelchair footy played?How can someone get involved?Freedom Sports FoundationA bit of trade talk (but not Zach Merrett!)
25/09/2025

Grand Final Week feat. interview with the author of a new soccer story book

Grand final week show.Competitive Jigsaw Puzzling world Championship.Chris Doheny singer and composer of the great footy song tragically passed away this week. We play his song, 'More Than A Game'. RIPGuest Trevor Thompson tells us about his new soccer related book, 'Big Con - Australia's unknown soccer pioneer', which is the story of an Aussie scoundral who is in the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. Published by Fairplay Publishing.Moves a foot to ban Israeli Soccer Team from UEFA competitions.Chelsea Football Club period wear sponsorship.Domestic Violence on Grand final day message. AFL Grand final predictor
18/09/2025

Israel Premier-tech Cycling Team and the Spanish Protesters

Camp Soverenty ReportSong: You Can't Win 'em All by Greg Champion and Mike BradyJohn's stages of grief regarding the Zac Merrett situation Athletics World Championships report Vuelta a Espana and the spanish protesters What is a comedian doing playing in the EJ Whitten Legends Game?

Casting a critical eye over the world of sport.

Creator

John, Em, Jimmy & Oscar.
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

121
Rating

Clean
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The Sporting Record