A Time A Place in Sport

About A Time A Place in Sport

Join me where I continue to delve into the unforgettable moments and iconic locations that have shaped the world of sports. In each episode I will discuss a different topic related to sport and take you through history, exploring legendary games, groundbreaking athletes and the cultural impact of sports across different eras and parts of the world. Whether it's the thrill of a championship victory, the heartache of a near miss, or the stories behind the scenes. We will celebrate the passion, drama and inspiration that sports bring to our lives.

Publisher

Paul Andrew Tonner

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jun 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Blood, Sweat and Rivalry-When Siblings in Sport Collide

   Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This time discussing some of the well-known sibling rivalries in sport. Some of what will be discussed include:- Two brothers who are legends in triathlon and who have claimed records, Olympic medals and World Championships. They featured in one of the sports iconic moments when one of them sacrificed a world title in order to come to the aid of his brother who was in need.- Two famous NFL brothers who have played on different teams and been up against each other in Superbowl’s- The incredible Williams sisters- Some great sibling rivalry films eg, Coolangatta Gold, King Richard- Andrew and Matthew Johns- Backyard cricket rivalries of some famous cricket families eg, the Chappell’s- Pater and Grahame Wynn, the Morris twins, Walters brothers- The Campbell sisters Cate and Bronte- Michael and Ralph Schumacher- Muhammed and Rahaman Ali- Stephen and Seth Curry, John and Patrick McEnroe- Bobby and Jack Charlton, the Boateng brothers- Harbaugh brothers, DiMaggio brothersThere is also the Quiz and segments Sporting Spotlight and Then and NowSibling Rivalry in Sport Sources1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Kelce3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Kelce4. People.com ’the kelce brothers:9 must-know facts about Jason and travis kelce’, by lynsey eidell, 2/4/255. Magazine.byu.edu ‘pause to help and lifet a brother’, by Thomas j.stone, fall 2017 issue, brigham young university6. Olympic-speakers.com ‘the brownlee brothers: humble, historic, heroic’, mark Matthews, champions athletic speakers 10/3/257. Living north.com ‘interview with the brownlee brothers’, April 20168. Im from Yorkshire.uk.com ‘the brownlee brothers-life, career & where are they now’, 11/4/20229. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Brownlee10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alistair_Brownlee11. Nrl.com ‘nrl family stories: the morrises’, troy whittaker, 26/6/202012. The front bar ‘The best of Greg Chappell on The Front Bar, 2020, Cricket Show’, 6/2/2613. Bleacher report.com ‘top 20 biggest sibling rivalries in sports’, ed novelo, 1/6/201814. Sports.yahoo.com ‘greatness runs in the family:16 sibling groups in sports’, Oumou Fofana, 30/4/2615. Foxsports.com ‘backyard cricket guide:crash course on australia’s favourite pastime’, kayo sporsts, n.d16. Shorts:NRL on Nine ‘When Joey played Matty’, 2/4/2317. John Chambers‘Jonny Brownlee helped over line by brother Alistair’, 19/11/201618. Netflix.com ‘king richard’, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin, 202119. Espn ‘Serena showing love to her sister Venus’, 4/7/2220. Segaofmyhouse ‘The Coolangatta Gold (1984 Classic Australian Movie/Film)’, 28/2/202121. Sherlaufeyson ‘Tribute to Matty & Joey Johns, feat. Reg Reagan and Trent the American Flight Steward’, 15/7/2622. This is boxing ‘Muhammad ali and his brother doing interview’, 6/9/2623. The cinemaholic.com ‘Where is Muhammad Ali’s Brother Rahman Ali Now?’, Viswa Vanapalli, 9/9/202124. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Curry25. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Charlton26. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bramhope27. Akhtar, Faraaz; Brownlee, Alistair; Crawford, Cameron (22/6/26). "Variation in sleep duration across latitudes and countries: a Bayesian hierarchical analysis of wearable data". npj Biological Timing and Sleep. 3 27. doi:10.1038/s44323-026-00092-2.Intro music- Puncher by Abbynoise Outro- Can’t Give it up by All Good Folks from Uppbeat

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Spanish Gold-A Nation of Sporting Greatness (Spain and Sport)

   Paul is back for another super episode. October 12 is Spain’s National Day, so what better way to celebrate and take a trip to this mighty nation where Football is a religion, tennis has produced some of the greatest champions the world has seen and where sporting success has become part of the nation’s national identity. Some of what will be discussed in this episode include:- A former middle-distance runner who was the pride of the nation when he stormed to gold at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics- The nation’s current FIFA World Cup winning sides and why Spain is such a powerhouse in football- Great tennis players eg, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Arantxa Sancez-Vicario- Traditional sports in Spain eg, Basque Pelota- Great golfers eg, John Rahm, Sergio Garcia, Jose Maria Olazabal and a former golfing great who was one of the most dominant players in the 1970’s and 80’s and won 85 international tournaments including five majors.- Fernando Alonso, the Marquez brothers and Angel Nieto- Rodri, Lamine, Yamal and other soccer greats- Miguel Indurain and the Gasol brothers in basketballThere is also the Quiz and segments Sporting Spotlight and Then and NowSpain and Sport Sources1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_in_Spain2.The Olympics: Athens to Athens 1896-2204, ‘1992 Barcelona’, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Orion Publishing Group, London 3.The guardian.com ‘master of time and space, Spain’s dominance comes from deep-rooted principles’, Emma Hayes. 19/7/264.Espn.com ‘why spain are top[ of the world in both men’s and women’s games’, sam marsden, 22/7/265.Historias podcast.org ‘the rise of modern sport in spain’, episode 62 with Andrew McFarland, 2/6/246.Spain.info ‘discover the most popular traditional sports in spain’, spain’s official tourism website, n.d7.Enforex.com ‘sports in spain:popular sports and traditions’, part of ideal education group S.L, 1989-268.Guinness world records.com ‘fastest moving ball sport’, Guinness world records ltd 20269.Pledge sports.org ‘the 10 greatest Spanish athletes of all time’, ps pledge sports,10. Ullerco.com ‘7 spanish athletes who have gone down in history’, uller, 202611.Olympics.com ‘fermin cacho ruiz:biography’, 202612.Olympics.com ‘fermin cacho wins 1500m Olympic title in home soil’, 202613.Olympedia.org ‘fermin cacho:biographical information’, @only madmen 202614.World athletics.org ‘fermin cacho voted spain’s athlete of the century’, 24/1/2000, 15.Kids.kiddle.co ‘fermin cacho facts for kids’, kids encyclopedia facts, 20/7/2616. Cyltv.es ‘fermin cacho Vuelve a nacer’, Fernando orte, 29/9/2617. Foreigner guide.com ‘National Day of Spain: October 12, the Parade, and What Closes’, elena ross, 16/7/2618. Brittanica. Com ‘seve Ballesteros’, Britannica Editors, 11/9/2619. Seve ballesteros.com ‘seve’, undación Seve Ballesteros 202120.The masters ‘sergio Garcia wins the 2017 masters’, 27/11/2521. Shorts ‘the greatest celebration of all time’, 27/12/2222. If sports ‘Iker Casillas Lifts the World Cup 2010’, 20/10/2523. FIFAWorldCupOnYT ‘Ferran Torres scores the winner for Spain in the World Cup Final.’ 20/7/2624. Shorts ‘Rafael Nadal's EMOTIONAL winning moment!’, 18/12/2325. Love at first adventure.com ‘Spain Quotes: 50 Quotes That Will Inspire You to Visit’, by tristina oppliger, 24/4/2627. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagrada_Fam%C3%ADlia28. Wta tennis.com ‘Arantxa Sánchez Vicario:career stats’, wta tour inc. 202629. Brfootball ‘Rafa Nadal shares the text Andy Murray sent him after Arsenal eliminated Real Madrid from the UCL’, 27/5/2530. Kevin bradshaw ‘Men's 1500 Final at the Barcelona 1992 Olympics’, 28/11/201331. 805Bruin ‘Spain's Fermin Cacho wins the 1500m gold’, 16/1/201232. desdesoria.es ‘Fermín Cacho recibe el alta y celebra el Día del Padre en familia’, 19/3/2633. https://vidasiconicas.com/biografia/fermin-cacho-5987/34. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TorreciudadIntro music- Puncher by Abbynoise Outro- Can’t Give it up by All Good Folks from Uppbeat

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Flying Objects: Sports Wildest Crowd Incidents

   Paul is back for another super episode. This time he will discuss some of the weird things that have been thrown by sporting crowds over the years. Some of what will be discussed include:- A former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is responsible for the Rat-trick while playing for the Florida Panthers in their memorable run in the 1995/96 NHL season- A famous MLB team known for its energetic and passionate fans who once threw lemons at one of their own players- The shark that appeared on the ice- The Mexican wave- When Qld fans became enraged and threw beer cans onto the field after their King Wally Lewis was sent to the sin bin in Game 2 State of Origin in 1988 - The thousands of teddy bears that have been thrown onto the ice in NHL games and how it originated- The Melbourne A League derby when one of the goalkeepers had a metal bucket of sand thrown at him- Reasons why spectators throw items onto the playing surface- 1979 MLB Disco Demolition NightSome other bizarre items thrown include stink bomb, beer cups, wheelbarrow, scooter, pig and bull heads, hot dogs, octopuses, sex toys, toilet paper, skittle bags, car door, plastic pigs, tennis balls, tortillas, laser beams.Miss Olivia is back to conduct the Quiz and Sporting Spotlight and there is the segment Then and Now.Weird Things Thrown by Crowd Sources1. Uk.news.yahoo.com ’10 10: the most controversial crowd moments in cricket history’, Mohamed suleman, 8/10/152. Qrl.com ‘wally remembers infamous incident’, wayne heming, 3/4/183. NZ RugbyLeagueVidz ‘Qld vs NSW State of Origin 1988 Game 2 - Wally Lewis Sent Off For 5’, 20/10/214. Bleacher report.com ’15 craziest things ever thrown during a sporting contest’, jeff chase, 5/6/185. Nine.com ‘wallabies wary of disgraceful Argentinian crowd tactic’, sam Worthington wide world of sports, 27/8/266. The guardian.com ‘mars bars, rats and cats”: the strangest objects thrown on to a football pitch’, 7/8/24, 7. Women’s agenda.com ‘sex toys thrown by men onto wbna courts again as players slam disrespectful sexualisation’, by freja salt, 20268. Jumpers junction ‘banned things thrown on the field’, 20/10/2510. The sportster.com ‘top 10 weirdest things thrown by fans’, by TS Staff, 7/4/1511. All footballapp.com ’13 of the weirdest things thrown on pitches:sex toys, betty boop, fish..’, Stamfordblue, 17/5/2212. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Mellanby14. Etobicokesports.ca ‘hall of fame inductees:scott mellanby, class of 2011’, 2415. Athlete speakers.com ‘scott mellanby, speaker and booking agent information’, 202616. Florida panthers.com ‘all things rat’, heritage werks, n.d17. Nbcmiami.com ‘the story behind florida panthers fans’ rat-throwing tradition’, by eric mullin, 23/5/2518. Espn.com ‘the year of the rat: the story behind the panters 96 stanley cup run’, 21. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs22. Golf digest ‘I’can’t control fan behaviour. Being in the arena is not for everybody’, 22/6/2623. Topend sports.com ‘starting the wave’, 202624. NRL - National Rugby League ‘NRL Highlights | Dragons v Eels Grand Final Replay, 1977 | Classic Match Highlights’, 23/12/2125. Smart kids ‘Australia League Goalkeeper Tom Glover is assaulted with a bin as fans invade the pitch’, 17/12/2226. Justin Ray ‘Fan Throws Hot Dog at Tiger Woods’, 11/10/1127. Elprofessor ‘red sox fan gets pizza thrown at him’, 11/7/0928. Hockey pacific ‘Fan Throws Stink Bomb On Ice During Flyers Game 10/25/08’, 26/10/0829. Hull dailymail.co.uk ‘remembering hull city fans tennis ball protest of David Lloyd 20 years on’, by William Jackson, 16/9/1831. Ncarv ‘Cubs Fans Throw Empty Beer Cups On Field’, 2/9/0832. The guardian.com ‘underhand, underwear and understrength?’, 18/12/9933. Cricket alight! World series cricket in Australia, NZ and the west indies. Golden Press pty.ltd in association with WSC, 1979Intro music- Puncher by Abbynoise Outro- Can’t Give it up by All Good Folks from Uppbeat

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