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A Time A Place in Sport

A Time A Place in Sport

By: Paul Andrew Tonner
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 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.Paul Andrew Tonner
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  • Great Sporting Theme Music/Scores

    Great Sporting Theme Music/Scores
    Apr 11 2026
    Paul is back for another action-packed episode. We will explore some of the great sporting themes from over the years. Some of what will be discussed include:- An iconic theme from a well-known boxing film and the man who created it- A 1971 blaxploitation film which paved the way for African/American action heros and its brilliant theme music which was used for a Rugby League program.- The Olympic anthem, Fanfare for the Common Man- NFL Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football themes- Augusta theme by Dave Loggins, - Channel Nine and BBC cricket intro and outro themes- Chariots of Fire, NEC Big Game, The Winners themeOlivia drops by to do conduct the Quiz and Sporting Spotlight. There is a new segment “What’s my Theme?” and there is the segment Then and Now.Great Theme Music in Sport Sources1. The writing shed with tommy tomlinson ‘the constant variety of sports (themes)’, tommy tomlinson, 25/10/252. Awful announcing.com ‘the top 25 sports themes of all time’, by matt yoder, 29/7/243. wrvu.org ‘best all-time sports themes’, wrvu-nashville, alejandro otero ‘30/6/20204. The guardian.com ‘the top 40 theme tunes in sport’, by steven pye for the 1980’s sportsblog, 19/11/20215. Bulldog dynasty ‘rex mossop’s seven’s big league intro, preview & team lists 1982’, 24/12/20126. Emerson, lake & palmer ‘fanfare for the common man (live at olympic stadium, montreal, 1977)’, 14/7/20167. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaft_(1971_film)8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Bundini_Brown9. IMDb ‘Shaft, (trailer)’, an amazon company, n.d10. Inaimboxing ‘drew bundini brown, the original hype man’, 28/3/2511. albumism.com ‘100 greatest soundtracks of all time:shaft, (1971)’, terry nelson, 8/5/202012. britannica.com ‘blaxploitation movies’, yvonne sims, britannica editors, 16/1/2613. olympics.com ‘olympic anthem’, international olympic committee, 202614. bbc.com ‘rocky-the man behind the theme tune’, colin paterson, 24/12/201615. Total rocky.com ‘rocky theme song:the story behind (gonna fly now)’, 23/5/2516. britannica.com ‘rocky:film by avildsen, 1976’, patricia bauer, britannica editors, 27/2/2617. Memory lane-growing up in australia ‘those of us old enough to remember, when channel 7 was the broadcasters of rugby league ……’, manual plomari, 11/2/2618. kids.kiddle.co ‘rex mossop facts for kids’, kids encyclopedia facts, 17/10/2519. Nrlthrowback ‘rex mossop vs the backdrop’, 26/2/2320. Brainy quote.com ‘theme song quotes’, n.d21. Fox sports.com ‘something special is happening:inside meeting that birthed masters icon golf fan loves’, jacob polychronis, 4/4/2522. Mandkbell ‘channel 9 cricket intro’, 9/8/200823. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chariots_of_Fire24. Dm mordecai ‘england vs new zealand 1st test match day 1 lord’s july 24 1986 martyn moxon richard hadlee’, soul limbo booker t & the mg’s, 7/2/202125. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williams26. Bulldog dynasty ‘1985 nec big game intro channel 10’, 19/12/201327. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tesh28. Bob christianson.com ‘bob christianson:composer’, 29. The vhs & beta history archive ‘1985 abc sport presents the winners rd 18 highlights melbourne vfl drew morphett’, 22/10/2430. Sydney morning herald.com ‘moose that roared leaves a sad silence’, jim o’rourke, 19/6/201131. Retro rugby league ‘newtown vs manly 1981 minor semi-final’, 7/9/2332. Bobby scott.house.gov ‘honoring the life and music of the late isaac hayes’, congressman bobby scott, 15/9/2008Intro music- Puncher by Abbynoise Sports Gameshow theme by Zeroframe Outro- Can’t Give it up by All Good Folks from Uppbeat
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Scary Looking Sportspeople Part 2

    Scary Looking Sportspeople Part 2
    Apr 5 2026
    Paul is back for another action-packed episode. This time he is joined by Olivia in Part 2 of the Scary-looking sportspeople topic to discuss some of the frightening and intimidating sportspeople from over the years. Some of who will be discussed include - Cricketers such as Merv Hughes, Andy Roberts, Jaspar Bumrah- Boxers such as Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Sam Langford, Jack Dempsey- Mixed Martial Artists such as Wanderlei Silva, Francis Ngannou- Rugby League players eg, Ray Price, Adrian Morley, Fui Fui Moi Moi- Rugby Union players eg, Martin Johnson, Richie McCaw, Sebastian Chabal- Roy Keane, Vinnie Jones, Jack Lambert, Alexander Karelin, Chinese Female swimmers in the 1990’sScary Sportspeople 2 Sources1. Chitchensisgod ‘john Davidson takes a swing at ray price and gets decked-parramatta vs Balmain 1985 minor semi’, 30/1/242. Everything rugby league ‘adrian mozza morley hits & send offs’, 27/12/20193. Aussie original ‘tallis ragdolls Hodgson. Good quality! Origin 2002’, 4/7/20174. Cricket passion4192 ‘andy Roberts dangerous bowling’, 22/7/255. Strongbulky9328 ‘fui fui moi moi try grand final 2009’, 12/1/236. Muhammad ali and ernie terrell BEEF live on television’, 11/1/20207. Valensra ‘Muhammad ali teaches ernie terrell his name’, 22/10/238. Espn ‘ngannou knocks down fury’, courtesy of espn +ppv’, 29/10/23Intro music- Puncher by Abbynoise Outro- Can’t Give it up by All Good Folks from Uppbeat
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Masters Golf-Interesting, Fascinating and Bizarre Facts

    The Masters Golf-Interesting, Fascinating and Bizarre Facts
    Apr 3 2026
    It is that time of year again when the world’s greatest golf tournament, the Masters is centre stage with its spectacular scenery and the world’s top golfers. In this special episode, Paul will talk about the Masters and some its interesting, fascinating and sometimes bizarre facts. Some of what will be discussed include:- The first winner Horton Smith and the first and only Aussie to win the famous green jacket, Adam Scott- The most successful golfer at the Masters, the record tournament score, course record- Youngest and oldest player to win the title, biggest victory margin- Some of its legendary players eg, Jack Nicklaus, Garry Player, Tiger Woods- Master’s traditions eg, Butler Cabin ceremony, champions dinner, Augusta theme- The men responsible for starting the tournament ie, Bobby Jones, Clifford Roberts- Cows replacing lawnmowers during WWII- How the bunkers are not made up of sand but from waste products from local mining. There is also the Quiz and Sporting Spotlight segment and highlights from some legendary Masters’ moments.The Masters Sources1. The Masters ‘Iconic final calls/the masters’, 22/3/242. The Masters ‘the voice of Verne Lundquist/decades at augusta national’, 31/7/243. The Masters ‘1986 Masters tournament final round broadcast’, 14/3/20184. today’s gofer.com ‘what is the butler cabin at augusta national?’ by adam wright, 26/3/255. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masters_Tournament6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Masters_Tournament7. pga tour.com ‘masters minutiae:ten facts you might not know about year’s first major’, by will gray, golfbet news, 10/4/258. topend sports.com ‘masters champions’, robert wood, july 20109. golfsocietyaust.com ‘some interesting facts about the masters tournament’,nd10. lost golf balls.com ‘8 interesting facts you never knew about the masters/lost golf balls’, tom krpata, 25/2/201411. kids.kiddle.co ‘masters tournament facts for kids’, kids encyclopedia facts, kiddle encyclopedia, 17/10/2512. today’s golfer.com ‘the sand isn’t sand, there is no rough-and other crazy things you never knew about the masters’, by will shreeve-peacock and rob mcgarr, 8/4/2513. golfmontly.com ‘best masters quotes of all time dj on sandwiches, bryson’s par 67 claim and when chi chi rodriguez drank an entire bottle of rum’, by mark townsend, 4/4/2514. the sporting news.com ‘masters winners by player:who has won the most green jackets in golf history?’, jacob camenker, 13/4/2515. britannica.com ‘jack nicklaus, american golfer’, britannica editors, 6/3/2616. the open.com ‘jack nicklaus/an open great, a golfing giant’, 21/1/2617. today’s golfer.com ‘jack nicklaus:my greatest masters win, 60 years on’, by michael catling, 7/4/2518. golf coronado.com ‘masters trivia’, coronado golf course, n.d.19. aussie golfquest.com ‘the masters 2011’, n.d`20. True Crime Brewery podcast ‘a conspiracy of dunces’, 9/3/26, tiergrabber podcasts21. the masters ‘the final 5 holes/every shot from rory mcilroy’, 8/5/2522. golf compendium.com ‘every double eagle in masters tournament history’, n.d23. where2golf.com ‘who’s who:horton smith’, n.d24. 21 GolfStreet ‘tiger woods first tee introduction cut off by phil mickleson’, 21/2/201825. Daniel Butler ‘gary player:the 1978 masters film highlights’, 10/7/2326. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusta_National_Golf_Club27. golf monthly.com ‘why there might never be a women’s masters’, by roderick easdale, 11/4/2428. todays golfer.com ‘what are the worst rounds in masters history?’, by james hogg, 11/4/25Intro and Outro Music- Ignition by Soundroll from Upbeat Background Music- Energizer by RA from Soundroll from Upbeat.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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