Paul and Glenn are back for another entertaining episode. This week we will discuss and explore some of the unusual sporting venues around the world. Some of the venues that we will talk about include.
- A formula one racing event known for its tight corners, narrow streets, elevation changes and its glamourous location.
- A football ground on a floating platform in Singapore, a city known for its cleanliness and wide cultural diversity.
- Henson Park
- Cricket grounds such as Lords, the St Lawrence ground in Kent and City Oval in Pietermaritzburg. The Basin Reserve in Wellington.
- Photo shopped golfing calendars
- Tennis court in the sky in Dubai
- Fenway Park
- Svangaskard in the Faroe Islands
- St Moritz bizarre sporting events such as the International Horse Racing festival, and its snowcapped cricket ground.
- Tornio golf course and the floating green at C’oeup D’Alene resort.
- Ummmanna golf course in Greenland
- Cricket in the Cumbria slate mine and college basketball on the aircraft carrier USS Midway.
- The Rock Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez pradanos and Estadia heinando siles, the world’s highest football venue.
Paul and Glenn give their claps and slaps. We have our quiz and segments Who Am I? and Where are they Now? We talk about some interesting facts and Glenn finishes off with some cracking jokes.
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