Podcasts about the love of the game with ESPN's Jody Avirgan
This week, a top podcaster's picks.
30 for 30 Podcasts – from ESPN Sports and ESPN Audio – is a collection of original audio documentaries from the acclaimed 30 for 30 film series. This podcast dives into the world of sports, going beyond the field to explore the stories behind iconic people and events in sports history. Whether you're a sports fan or a general interest listener, this podcast makes for a compelling listen as it explores how athleticism, competition, and determination impact both our lives, and the world at large.
This week on Podcast Playlist, 30 for 30's Senior Producer and Host, Jody Avirgan, joined us in the studio to talk about his favourite sports podcasts. In fact, he curated this episode! You can find his picks below.
Podcasts featured this week:
30 for 30: In the early 90s, Reebok ran an ad campaign pitting two American decathletes against each other, "to be settled in Barcelona" at the Olympics. Except one of them didn't end up qualifying.
Believed: This powerful podcast tells the story of how Larry Nassar was able to manipulate and abuse many of the girls in his care over the course of his career. This episode focuses on the parents of those girls, and how they've been affected by the fallout after Nassar's high-profile conviction.
Outside/In: An oral history of the first ever paintball match, told by those who played.
ESPN's Ahead Of Their Time: Charles Reep was a visionary. He alone was able to identify the critical flaw that was holding back English soccer, and he put in motion a plan to fix it. The only problem was he was completely wrong.
Only A Game: Reporter Shirley Wang's father, Lin Wang, strikes up an unlikely friendship with NBA hall of famer Charles Barkley when they stay in the same hotel one night. Barkley even gives him his phone number. The two remained friends for years to come - even though none of Wang's friends believed him.
And as promised...
...here's a clip of Jody playing Ultimate Frisbee!
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