What is Balls of Glory?
'Balls of Glory' is a quirky and off the wall World Cup experience for radio and podcast listeners that will focus on the lighter side of the round ball game in Brazil. With enough 'beef' to satisfy the sports addicted and a level of entertainment to keep the un-initiated laughing, our show is by the fans, for the fans.
We will be there to laugh, cry, mingle and mesh in the most passionate football country in the world. You'll get the game, the colour, the crazy. You'll hear from special guests including Brazilian Soccer legends, local taxi drivers and fans from all around the world. With photos and videos streaming to you via social media, you will get all the action on the ground, delivered balls and all!
Like our facebook page to listen to our daily podcasts from Brazil
https://www.facebook.com/PeteTheBlackSwanTselepi
The history and vision
'Balls of Glory' began on 2ser 107.3FM 4 years ago, when Pete 'The Black Swan' Tselepi covered the 2010 World Cup as part of a three man team.
The show's light-heartedness and focus on the off-field action struck a chord across the Sydney radio landscape. This time round The Black Swan will be joined by Robbie Keswick taking 'Balls of Glory' to the streets of Brazil, and through the all powerful internet, back to you at home!
After Brazil, its our goal to be the boys who bring you the odd, the unconventional and colour from all the world's major sporting events and those from a little left of field; next years Asian Cup in Australia, the Paper Scissors Rock World Championships, The Wife Carrying Comp in Finland, The Melbourne Cup Carnival and back to Brazil for the 2016 Olympics.
Why is this campaign important?
This project combines our favourite things in life - soccer, radio and comedy and realises a long held dream of producing an entertaining World Cup radio show, live from the event itself.
Beyond our love for soccer and radio, we have a wider ambition to create large community based sporting events , promoting participation, fun and child like curiosity. Our goal is to raise funds to support the families of children with autism spectrum disorder. Our aim is to create sporting programs and specialised education to provide normality for these beautiful children.
About Pete & Robbie
'The Black Swan' has been broadcasting each week on 2SER’s Saturday Breakfast Show since 2010 for the weekly sport review 'The Black Swan Report'. He focuses on the unusual and quirky side of world sport, from the Sauna Endurance Championships in Finland to Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua. 'The Black Swan' is also co-host of ABC Grand Stand's 'The Left Field', the show that pokes fun from the sidelines. For The Swan the round ball game has always been number one, with the World Cup representing 30 days of the ultimate in sporting indulgence.
Robbie's a veteran broadcaster on 2SER, presenting and producing live radio in breakfast, mornings and drivetime since 2008. A soccer nerd and Socceroos/Liverpool tragic, 19 years at the same club (the mighty Asquith), Futsal a couple of nights a week and permanent lurking on football forums feed his unhealthy addiction to the beautiful game.
As program anchor and as a triple j Raw Comedy NSW state finalist - he'll keep The Black Swan on task, and give you a giggle or two as well.
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Listen here to our latest world cup preview segments:
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https://soundcloud.com/ballsofgloryau What we need
We are asking for $20,000, to cover the costs associated with this project. There is the necessary green and gold face paint, spray tan for Robbie, body waxing and the general hygienic requirements of being men in Brazil.
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What you get
You get a team on the ground in Brazil, making radio, taking photos, shooting video and making you feel a part of the action every single day. You'll be introduced to locals, fans from other countries, and experience the world cup from your home.
You can also help direct the show, by telling us what you want via social media. If you see a story about an octopus that predicts results, let us know and we'll find and interview that octopus (or another mystic animal of equal or lesser value). You can be in constant dialogue with us - tell us what you want!
Here are some of the perks you get and additional perks will be released throughout the campaign:
* Official Limited Edition Black Swan T-shirt
* Crocheted ipod cover in your team colours
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* Specially selected FIFA World Cup 2014 memorabilia from Brazil
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Spread the word!
Tell all your friends, family and any football lovers you know. Like the 'Balls of Glory' Facebook page and enjoy the stuff we send your way. Share the campaign on your Facebook or Twitter - every dollar raised makes this dream a little closer to becoming a reality.
Thank you for reading this far!
Love Pete & Robbie