Great interviews of those who one chance
This is a fascinating series to hear from those who were good enough to be chosen for a test but for various reasons never had a second opportunity. It is very poignant and at times amusing and full of pathos but not self-pity by those one-off internationals. Brian asks all the right questions and treats each player with respect and reverence. There are echoes of “Field of Dreams” where the doctor, played by Burt Lancaster, only got one game in the Major League Baseball. He says "You Know, We Just Don't Recognize The Most Significant Moments Of Our Lives While They're Happening. Back Then, I Thought, "Well There'll Be Other Days." I Didn't Realize That That Was The Only Day."Read full review »
ScotsmanTom via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/14/23
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This is a truly supern run of podcast episodes on a fascinating topic - Brian does an incredible job in helping the guests to tell their stoires which are equal parts inspring and unfortaunte in some cases. Each episode is presented an such a way that you feel as though you are dropping in on a...Read full review »
Matthew Mann via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/09/21
This is a lovely podcast and really quite poignant. Well worth a listen. It’s delicately handled and all of the subjects are open with wonderful anecdotes.
Tommy Mas via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/23/21
For mentioning this podcast when commentating. Some great stories and a shame these guys didn’t get a chance for a second test. Perhaps that’s your next podcast, ‘2 test wonders’ 😀
Dws Lloyd via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 07/10/22
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