$4M Sweat Stains, Running With The Bulls + Brad Pitt: Sports Summer Talk
Europe’s heating up and not just because of the lack of A/C.
This week’s episode is your shortcut to sounding smart about summer sports — without breaking a sweat.
From Wimbledon traditions, like everyone must wear white, to the chaos of the Running of the Bulls and Brad Pitt driving in an actual Formula 1 race, Amy and Scott break down Europe’s biggest sports moments with a pop culture twist. You’ll also get the scoop on the Tour de France, Rufus the hawk (Wimbledon’s official pigeon chaser), and what to say when someone brings up hot dog eating contests over 4th of July BBQs.
In this episode, we cover:
Wimbledon fun facts and why grass courts matter
How the Running of the Bulls became a white-linen-adjacent tradition
Brad Pitt’s F1 film and behind-the-scenes racing stories
Tour de France terms you can casually drop into conversation.
The real MVP of summer sports: air conditioning
Perfect for: Non-sports fans who still want to join the conversation at parties, work, or family events.
The Last Night's Game podcast is here to take the awkwardness out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon, so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or networking event switches to sports.
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Your Kickoff To Summer - From Wimbledon To Hot Dogs To Shark Week
Your ultimate guide to summer small talk
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Dive into hot summer conversation with Amy and Scott all season long as they converse about the ultimate summer sports lineup in this week's exciting podcast episode! From the thrill of the Women's and Men's College World Series (and the shots that go with it) to the grueling Tour de France, they've got it all covered. Get excited for the epic UFC showdown between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, the prestigious Wimbledon tournament and the vomit-evoking Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Plus, they explore the excitement of Shark Week, the adrenaline-pumping Running of the Bulls, and the highly anticipated Paris Olympics. Don't miss their take on the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul boxing clash. Tune in for a fun and informative rundown of summer's hottest sports events!
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Sports Curious, presented by Last Night's Game, is here to take the awkwardness out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon, so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or networking event switches to sports.
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Five Of The Most Memorable Athlete Movie Cameos
Some you might expect but some will probably surprise you.
(Podcast length 3:07 - transcript is below)
While you’re immersed in Netflix, here are a few athletes to keep an eye out for.
Sports Curious presented by Last Night's Game, is here to take the awkward out of conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We breakdown what's happening in sports in an easy to understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or a networking event switches to sports.
You can always catch us between podcasts at www.lastnightsgame.com or on social media. If you love us, make sure to leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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1. Lance Armstrong. You might have seen him in his hilarious role in Tour de Pharma but Lance Armstrong’s most notable role was in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. You might remember the cyclist gave a game changing motivational speech to Vince Vaughn’s character after quitting the team. Armstrong’s speech in the movie now seems a bit awkward after the doping scandal, “Well, I guess if a person never quit when the going got tough, they wouldn't have anything to regret for the rest of their life.” We can think of a few other things he might regret. DODGE, DUCK, DIP, DIVE, DODGE
2. Brett Favre. There was Something About Mary that hall of fame quarterback Brett Favre (NFL – National Football League) managed to figure out. Favre was actually the third choice for the role in the movie behind former quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe and Steve Young. BUT HE STILL DIDN’T GET THE GIRL
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Not many on this list played such a pivotal role on the big screen as NBA (National Basketball Association) legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1980 classic comedy, Airplane. As co-captain Murdock, he spent the movie denying he was actually a basketball player. And don’t call me Shirley. JUST AN AVERAGE JOE
4. Tom Brady. Tom Brady (NFL) might be one of the best to ever play the game but his side hustle is on the big screen. You’ve seen him in Ted 2, Entourage and Stuck on You. TAKE THAT GISELE
5. Cam Neely. While you may not know the NHL (National Hockey League) hall of famer by name, you’d most certainly remember him as his character Sea Bass in Dumb and Dumber. Between spitting into Jeff Daniels’ burger in the diner (“kick his - expletive - Sea Bass”) to the awkward gas station bathroom encounter, Neely’s character was certainly memorable. A LONELY TRUCKER
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The 5 Things You Need To Know About The Tour De France
More revealing than the bikers’ spandex.
Booze, castles and cycling with reckless abandonment = the recipe for the perfect spectator sport.
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1. The average cyclist spends up to six hours a day on a bike and will burn 4,000 – 5,000 calories in each stage. By the end of the race they’ve burned the equivalent of 252 McDonald’s double cheeseburgers. The best diet was from the 1904 winner, Henri Cornet, who drank hot chocolate, champagne, tea and ate rice pudding as his food rations. CHAMPS ON A BIKE? AN AVERAGE SUNDAY FUNDAY
2. While the Peloton is what makes your thighs and buns burn during your home workout, in the Tour a peloton is the pack of lead riders grouped together. (Probably also makes the buns burn). Hopefully part of that peloton? The four cyclists from the U.S. that are in the race. Who won’t be? Chris Froome. The four-time winner is not racing this year after injuries sustained from a crash. WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN
3. Until the 1960s it was common for participants to drink alcohol to numb the pain. Despite its 'healing power,' alcohol was later banned because it's a stimulant. BOTTOMS UP
4. One of the crazier traditions of the Tour has nothing to do with the guys in the race. It has become an annual thing for mountain bikers to jump over the pack of riders during a stage of the race. Think Jackass meets big air. SAYONARA TEETH
5. To the riders, it’s not all about the Benjamins. After enduring 21 stages of 2,200 miles through two countries (Belgium and France) over 23 days with only two days of rest, the winner takes home a check for $560,620. (For comparison sake, the Wimbledon winners won $2.92 million). MIGHT WANT TO RAISE THAT HOURLY RATE
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