Podcast Episodes

Ali Shook Up the World - This DiSH for Feb. 25

Episode 88

In 1964, Muhammad Ali became the champ after beating Sonny Liston. 

In 1987, the 'Death Penalty' was handed down to SMU's football program.

And in 1977, the movie 'Slap Shot' was released in theaters. …

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The Greatest Game Nobody Ever Saw - This DiSH for Feb. 24

Episode 87

In 1985 - A USFL classic featuring future Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jim Kelly.

In 1978 - Golden State Warrior Clifford Ray saved a dolphin's life. 

And in 1961, Lee Petty and Johnny Beauchamp had …

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How the Weather Influenced Bobby Knight to Throw a Chair - This DiSH for Feb. 23

Episode 86

In 1985, Bobby Knight and his infamous chair throwing incident was influenced a great deal by the weather in Bloomington that day. 

In 1958, Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by one …

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Not one...but TWO Miracles! - This DiSH for Feb. 22

Episode 85

In 2020. David Ayres became the first emergency goalie to be credited with a win! 

In 1980, it was the Miracle on Ice.

In 1959, the first Daytona 500 run on the 2.5 mile track. 

And in 1968, the NFL sta…

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Gold for Liechtenstein! - This DiSH for Feb. 21

Episode 84

In 1980, Hanni Wenzel won the first ever Gold medal for Liechtenstein. 

In 1970, Pete Maravich and Dan Issel dueled in college basketball.

In 1954, Dick Button landed the first ever triple jump in figu…

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Souchak's Scorched Earth Record - This DiSH for Feb. 20th

Episode 83

In 1955, golfer Mike Souchak set two records that would stand for more than 40 years. 

In 1929, the Boston Red Sox had to move Sunday games for what reason?

And in 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first…

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McLain, the Mafia, and the Commish

Episode 82

In 1970, Denny McLain was suspended from baseball for his connections with gambling.

In 1984, Phil and Steve Mahre won gold and silver in the men's Olympic Slalom, becoming the first brothers to win m…

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Race Cars, Snow, and a Fight - This DiSH for Feb. 18

Episode 81

In 1979, the Daytona 500 was shown live start to finish for the first time. And wintry weather increased the number of people watching. And then there was the final lap!

In 2001, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. w…

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Tarzan breaks his own 100 meter swimming World Record - This DiSH for Feb. 17

Episode 80

In 1924, Johnny Weismuller, who would go on to play Tarzan in 12 movies in the 30s and 40s broke the 100 meter swimming record. 

In 1974, tragedy in Egypt prior to a soccer match.

And in 2001, Baron Da…

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Just Go Ahead and Give Me the Gold! - This DiSH for Feb. 16

Episode 79

In 1984, Bill Johnson became the first American to win gold in the Olympic Downhill.

In 1953, Boston's Ted Williams crash landed his fighter jet in Korea. He escaped unharmed and returned to baseball …

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