Podcast Episodes

Jim Thorpe Stripped of his Olympic Medals - This DiSH for Jan. 26

Episode 58

In 1913, Olympic Decathlete and Pentathlete Jim Thorpe was stripped of his Gold medals. It was a wrong that wouldn't be completely corrected for 110 years! 

In 1983, Cheryl Miller scored 105 points in…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

The First Winter Olympics - This DiSH for Jan. 25

Episode 57

In 1924, the first Winter Olympiad premiered in France.

In 1960, Wilt Chamberlain set a rookie scoring record.

And in 1939, Joe Louis knocked out a friend, doing him a favor in the process.

'This Day in…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Boom! John Madden and the Telestrator - This DiSH for Jan. 24

Episode 56

In 1982, it was a Super Bowl of firsts, including the first use of the telestrator on television. 

In 1999, David Duval fired a 59 in the final round of a PGA Tour event. 

And in 1981, ABA and NBA grea…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Bjorn Borg retires? - This DiSH for Jan. 23

Episode 55

In 1983, Bjorn Borg retired after not being seen or heard from for 16 months.

In 1944, the Detroit Red Wings won 15-0 in the largest shutout win in NHL history. 

In 2000, the St. Louis Rams beat Tampa …

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Super Bowl XXIII was more than just a game - This DiSH for Jan. 22

Episode 54

In 1989, Super Bowl XXIII was one of the great ones, but what was going on outside the stadium led to changes in the league. 

Also, in 1973, it was the Sunshine Showdown in Kingston, Jamaica between G…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

John McEnroe kicked out of the Australian Open - This DiSH for Jan. 21

Episode 53

In 1990 - John McEnroe forgot about a rules change and it led to his expulsion from the tournament. 

In 1998, Venus and Serena Williams played against each other in a Grand Slam event for the first ti…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

The Game of the Century - This DiSH for Jan. 20

Episode 52

In 1968, the Game of the Century in college basketball. 

In 1996, FoxSports debuted the FoxTrax hockey puck. 

And in 1980, 'Hey Kid ... Catch' played in front of 105 million people during Super Bowl XI…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

A Hockey Player is Traded for a Bus! - This DiSH for Jan. 19

Episode 51

In 1983, a hockey player is traded for a bus!

In 1974, Notre Dame beat UCLA breaking their 88-game winning streak.

In 2002, the 'Tuck Rule' game.

And in 2013, Lance Armstrong admits to doping. 

'This Day…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Modern Basketball Takes Shape - This DiSH for Jan. 18

Episode 50

In 1896, the first five on five collegiate basketball game was played. 

In 1950, Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller asked for a pay cut. 

And in 1958, Willie O'Ree became the first black player in th…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

College Basketball Points Shaving Comes to Light - This DiSH for Jan. 17

Episode 49

In 1951, the first arrests were made in a points-shaving scandal that would spiderweb to many more, nearly destroying the game. 

In 1971, a made field goal wins it for the Colts.

And in 1999, a missed …

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago