EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 1H 14M
How We Ended Up in a Comment War With Olympic Gold Medallists & 2026 Predictions
from The Budgy Smugglers · host Jeremy Dooley & Steven Bradshaw
Two Comedians. Zero Credentials. All Aussie Athletes.What started as a harmless Aussie sports power ranking somehow turned into an all-out comment section war with members of the Australian Olympic swimming team.This week on The Budgie Smugglers Podcast, comedians Steven Bradshaw and Jeremy Dooley break down the most bizarre beef of our podcasting lives — how a two-week-old Instagram post triggered Olympic gold medallists, their teammates, and even a boyfriend jumping into the comments to defend honour.We talk:How Aussie swimmers found our power rankingsWhy not having a swimmer in the Top 10 caused absolute meltdownThin skin, thick chlorine, and keyboard toughnessWhy Australians don’t care about swimming like they used toThe golden era of Aussie swim legends vs todayAnd why arguing with comedians online is always a bad ideaPlus: bold 2026 sports predictions, Aussie sport chaos, and the usual Budgie Smugglers nonsense.If you’ve ever wondered what happens when elite athletes take comedy podcasts seriously — this episode is for you.We also have a BIG BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR 2026!!!Along with a quick chat about:Ashes CompleteNick Kyrious beats world number #1 Aryna Sabalenka in a “battle of the sexes” tennis matchOscar Piastri finishes 4th in F1 driver of the year awards as voted by the driversDyson Daniels Gets his first triple doubleAs always we have Dools top 5 a Predictive Power Rankings & a brand new Segment!!!!!The HostsJeremy Dooley on Insta: @jeremydooleyofficialSteven Bradshaw on Insta: @stevenbradshawcomedyFollow and contact us:Insta: @thebudgysmugglersYoutube: @TheBudgySmugglersEmail: [email protected]: @thebudgysmugglersX: @budgysmugpodFacebook: Budgy Smugglers The HostsJeremy Dooley on Insta: @jeremydooleyofficialSteven Bradshaw on Insta: @stevenbradshawcomedyFollow and contact us:Insta: @thebudgysmugglersYoutube: @TheBudgySmugglersEmail: [email protected]: @thebudgysmugglersX: @budgysmugpodFacebook: Budgy SmugglersSportsbet: The Budgy Smugglers Pod
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Two Comedians. Zero Credentials. All Aussie Athletes. What started as a harmless Aussie sports power ranking somehow turned into an all-out comment section war with members of the Australian Olympic swimming team. This week on The Budgie Smugglers Podcast, comedians Steven Bradshaw and Jeremy Dooley break down the most bizarre beef of our podcasting lives — how a two-week-old Instagram post triggered Olympic gold medallists, their teammates, and even a boyfriend jumping into the comments to d...
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