Show Notes
At his first Wimbledon, the up-and-coming Scottish player is a surprise hit. But when Andy Murray makes a joke about not supporting England in the World Cup, controversy erupts. Soon he will face the big three giants of tennis - Nadal, Federer and Djokovic. And the third best Murray - Colin - pledges his allegiance to Judy by offering to wash her car every Sunday. Listen to Everything To Play For on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/everything-to-play-for/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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"! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.