George Steinbrenner: Part 3 - Sports Bizarre
5/20/202635 min
Part 3 of the George Steinbrenner series follows the moment he bought the New York Yankees and instantly transformed from absentee owner into the most feared boss in baseball. From flower arrangements triggering meltdowns to the infamous hair policy and nonstop firings, Titus and Mick unpack the chaotic beginning of The Boss era.
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First 90 secondsTitus O'Reily· Host0:00
Yes, welcome ladies and gentlemen. Before we get into another episode, Titus O'Reilly here. I just wanna remind you, if you want, you can become a Bizarre Plus member. Not only do you get access to over 100 episodes in our back catalog that are only exclusive to members, we have new episodes coming up all the time. Once a week we have a bonus ep. If you're interested in becoming a member, just simply click the link in the show notes, and you can sign up today. [upbeat music] It's Sports Bazaar. We're gonna go full weird. And bizarre in a way you will not see coming.
Mick Molloy· Host0:33
It's in the title.
Titus O'Reily· Host0:34
The gloves are off. The hunt for the weirdest- Well, hang on a second Just so bonkers This is too- You can't be doing that ... strangest- This is nuts. Yeah This is borderline psychotic. This is only gonna just increase on the chunk. Most unbelievable- This guy's the greatest villain of all time There's a lot going on Can't keep up ... stories to ever occur.
Mick Molloy· Host0:54
I'm learning a lot today.
Titus O'Reily· Host0:55
Hold on to your hats, 'cause we're just getting started In the world of sport.
Mick Molloy· Host0:59
That's the worst script I've ever heard.
Titus O'Reily· Host1:01
Well, it's not over.
Mick Molloy· Host1:02
Oh. Hello. I've gone too early.
Titus O'Reily· Host1:04
[laughs] Sports Bazaar. Tells member of the media to suck it and keep on sucking it. Rube had joined a local circus and was learning the art of swallowing live snakes. Threw the ball down, mounted his horse and rode away, and never played again. It's time for the leaders of the hunt.
Mick Molloy· Host1:19
Get the whiteboard out, or I refuse to go any further.
Titus O'Reily· Host1:22
[laughs] It's Titus O'Reilly and Mick Malloy.
Mick Molloy· Host1:26
Hello, everybody, and welcome to the latest episode of Sports