# The race that stops the world

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Podcast: [Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside](https://stenobird.com/podcast/roy-and-hg-bludging-on-the-blindside-663861)
Published: 2025-10-18T02:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/105907558
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Duration seconds: 5523

## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

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

## 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.

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