Episode

The race that stops the world

Podcast: Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside
Published: Oct 18, 2025
Duration seconds: 5523
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Summary

Roy and HG explore the cultural phenomenon of The Everest horse race and the absurdity of modern sporting hype. They debate the merits of a global public holiday dedicated to Australian racing and navigate the chaos of app integration.

Topics

The Everest
NRL
Australian Horse Racing
ABC Sport
Rugby League
Sports Culture
Randwick
Gus Gould

Highlights

Main idea: The Everest has reached a level of spectacle that warrants a global moment of silence
Practical takeaway: Navigating the ABC Listen app requires moving between the fishing and feedback interfaces
Failure mode: The risk of over-extending sporting hype into a permanent global holiday
Main idea: Gus Gould's recent bathroom selfie provides a new foundation for heritage tourism
Practical takeaway: High-stakes racing events like The Everest drive massive, localized economic and social energy

Chapters

1:00 The Sumpst in the Booth: Roy and HG introduce the week's chaos from the ABC Sport soundproof booth.
8:10 Cricket and Sandpaper: A look at the mental disintegration and tactical grit found in international cricket.
22:30 International Series Tension: Reflections on the high stakes and difficulty of the current international sporting series.
43:00 The App Ecosystem: A guide to navigating the complex links between the fishing, feedback, and listening apps.
36:20 The Toilet Heritage Tour: Discussing Gus Gould's potential as the face of Rugby League's heritage-listed toilets.
1:04:00 The Alchemy of Performance: Exploring the historical and modern role of fermented drinks in athletic edges.
1:24:50 The Everest Holiday Proposal: The pitch for a global public holiday to celebrate the world's greatest horse race.