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Back to SearchTalented and Troubled: The Enigmatic Life of Isaiah "J.R." Rider
Episode 25
in 2018 I was working on my book Three Ring Circus about the Shaq & Kobe Los Angeles Lakers of the 2000s. In 2001, the Lakers acquired an athletic, scoring shooting guard who was the former No. 5 ove…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Plight of being a New York Jets Fan, as told from the eyes of Jeff Pearlman
Episode 24
Today, we're going to discuss one of the worst decisions of my life. It's 1979, I"m seven years old, I'm sitting at the dinner table with my family, and for some moronic, stupid, idiotic reason, I de…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
From Addiction to All-Star - The story of former MLB No. 1 overall pick Josh Hamilton
Episode 23
In 1999, a can't miss prospect named Josh Hamilton was drafted No. 1 overall by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. By 2005, he was out of the league. By 2010, he was AL MVP. This is the incredible story of Jo…
Published on 4 months ago
MoneyBall Movie Myth: The Real Story Behind The '02 Oakland Athletics
Episode 22
Today, we're going to talk about the most insane, over exaggeration of a sports story-turned-Hollywood-blockbuster of all-time - Moneyball. The year is 2011, and Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt and Jon…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Greg Fields & The USFL - The most insane, batsh*t crazy athlete I've ever covered
Episode 21
Today, we're going to talk about one of my all-time favorite athletes. An athlete that was literally the most insane, batsh*t crazy athlete I've ever covered. An athlete so crazy, he once punched his…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The sad story of Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ricky Bell | A story of heartbreak & tragedy
Episode 20
In 1977, Rick Bell is drafted No. 1 overall out of the University of Southern California by the Tamp Bay Buccaneers. He's a 1,000 yard rusher, with speed, agility, size and strength. By 1984, he was …
Published on 5 months ago
How Anabolic Steroids usage led one man to Brain Cancer: The story of former NFL lineman Lyle Alzado
Episode 19
Today, we're going to talk about former Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Raiders lineman Lyle Alzado. A man who was once so feared by his peers across the league. A man who swore by h…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
SCISSORS GATE: Michael Irvin, Everett McIver and how the Dallas Cowboys covered up a scissor story
Episode 18
It's July 29, 1998, and Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin is at training camp in Wichita Falls, TX. All is good between Irvin, the Cowboys and the league. Then, he goes in for a hair…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
BITTER SWEETNESS: The story of NFL legend Walter Payton, Super Bowl XX and the emotional aftermath
Episode 17
The 1985 Chicago Bears are one of the greatest NFL teams ever assembled. That year, the Bears went 15-1, and destroyed the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. Everyone was overjoyed and exci…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Super Fight: The MOST CONTROVERSIAL decision in boxing - Marvin Hagler vs "Sugar" Ray Leonard
Episode 16
When Sugar Ray Leonard returned from retirement to face Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the world watched two legends collide. What followed wasn’t just a controversial decision—it was a turning point. One …
Published on 6 months ago