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We’ve got Gina Rinehart-levels of gold flowing in the pool thanks to Ariane Titmus and Kaylee McKeown, and a swimming team that is pleasing its AOC masters by rag-dolling socials with regular viral content.

But while this may be keeping John Coates happy, what about the locals in Japan? Is there anything in the COVID marshall handbook for negotiating a gyrating white man? And why does the IOC bristle about podium trivialities, but couldn’t care less about a profanity voiced by Rebecca Gibney?

Once this is sorted, we talk about the ASMR-qualities of Ian Thorpe, blokes in Kathmandu puffer jackets and a repechage for Good Strong Women, before wrapping it up with daggy parents and China’s tactic of conquering the West by body-shaming it’s own female weightlifters.

Audio production courtesy of Tim ‘T-Dog’ Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards.

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Tom Birmingham from the Hello Sport Podcast is on as part of our special 'Olympic Reflections' mini-series.

We earnestly discuss the lingering cultural impact of Matt Shirvington's junk (upon close review, it's still as big as we remembered it to be) while reflecting on Jane Savile's sad (but technically correct) last minute disqualification from the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

The Hello Sport Podcast is a celebration of the great Australian past time that is talking about sport with unqualified opinion and unwavering bias. It's hosted by two young blokes, Tom and Eddy, who are going places. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts etc.

Elite audio production from Tim 'T-Dog' Eldridge; graphic design thanks to Julia Edwards.

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After a typically precise and covid-devalued Opening Ceremony, Day 1 is underway at Tokyo.

Join the boys as they run the rule over the fanfare of the first night at the Tokyo National Stadium and face the burning questions that arose.

How good was the lights and graphics and shit? Will the weight of a state-of-the-art graphite flagpole cost Cate Campbell? And if the Olympics are supposed to help us forget about COVID, then why was the whole thing packed with references to this feral virus?

Once that’s sorted, we’ll look forward to the Aussies in action on day one. There’s a six-time table tennis legend, blue collar hockey players, and a good strong bloke on the surfboard. Who should we keep an eye on? Who’s going to bomb out? And who deserves the weight of a nation’s unattainable expectations?

Featuring the unbridled Olympic Spirit of social commentator and comedian, Luke Heggie.

Audio production courtesy of Tim ‘T-Dog’ Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards.

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Home to the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Roxy Jacenko, Alan Jones, and a host of recently deceased white collar criminals, Sydney is truly Australia's glittering crown jewel.

But is Sydney really that "good", or does Melbourne's cafe culture give it the edge when it comes to the all-important "liveability" stakes?

While the Harbour is indeed sparkling, and its people are undeniably more attractive than anywhere else in Australia, Sydney does have an affordability issue. So how do we ensure all Sydneysiders can afford their regular intake of Acai bowls?

Sydney will have an estimated population of 8 million by 2050, but no one wants to live west of Annandale? What's the solution: more WestConnex tunnels? Encouraging young people to live nomadic lifestyles on London-style hipster house boats?

Featuring Aussie comedian, social commentator and friend of the show, Luke Heggie.

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We’ve made it- it’s the final day of the Tokyo Games, and we have emerged intact, covid-free, and laden with sweet, sweet gold.

The final days saw more success for Australia; God brought home Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen for gold on a kayak, but could only afford Nicola McDermott a silver in the high jump. Nevertheless, does Liberal preselection await?

Elsewhere, Keegan Palmer settled the debate on what constitutes an essential service, before we marvelled at the quick-thinking of Cedric Dubler in the decathlon. Then we pardoned the Kookaburras for breaking the rules for a few slabs.

Triathlon is under the pump, with calls for a culture review emanating from a disgruntled former athlete- and that’s good enough for us. Will they finally admit to the one glaring issue that has dogged the sport? And will Woman’s Day play it’s part?

Finally, we wrap up this glorious no-fun event by discussing the winners and losers. Was our high finish in the medal tally adequate? How good was it to see the IOC finally get a win? Will the inevitable next wave of covid be worth it for Japan?

Audio production courtesy of Tim ‘T-Dog’ Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards.

Thanks to everyone for joining us during this special Olympics series of Have a Go. We appreciate your support and we'll be back soon with more episodes once we've recovered. In the meantime you can follow us on Instagram (@haveagopodcast) or contact us via email ([email protected]) if you want.

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