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Episode 3: Margaret Bergmann Lambert

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Release Date: 01/31/2018

Episode 16: The Death of Episode 16: The Death of "Big Ed" Delahanty

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Just in time for Halloween, Julie takes a deep dive into the death of MLB Hall of Famer Big Ed Delahanty. Accident? Suicide? Murder Most Foul? You decide.

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Episode 15 - Was the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery Rigged? show art Episode 15 - Was the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery Rigged?

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Bent corners and frozen envelopes! Was the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery Rigged?

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Episode 14 - Diego Maradona and The Hand of God show art Episode 14 - Diego Maradona and The Hand of God

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Ahead of the World Cup Final, Julie takes a look at perhaps the greatest player --and the two most infamous goals -- in soccer history.

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Episode 12 - Jack Johnson show art Episode 12 - Jack Johnson

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This week, Julie explores the story of the first black heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson.

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Episode 11 - Josh Gibson show art Episode 11 - Josh Gibson

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This week, Julie tells the story of Josh Gibson, the "Black Babe Ruth." Julie is joined by Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Museum.

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Episode 10 - Were the All Blacks Poisoned? show art Episode 10 - Were the All Blacks Poisoned?

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Have you seen the movie Invictus? Did it tell us the whole truth about the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, or was there more to the story? Find out why this game has become one of the biggest mysteries in sports.

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This week, Julie investigates the history of Tommy John surgery. Julie talks with Dr. Tommy John, a performance and healing specialist -- and son of the renowned pitcher -- about how the surgery has become a victim of its own success. 

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Episode 8 - The Mysterious Disappearance of John Brisker show art Episode 8 - The Mysterious Disappearance of John Brisker

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This week, Julie explores the mysterious disappearance of ABA and NBA star John Brisker.

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Episode 7 - The Hillsborough Disaster show art Episode 7 - The Hillsborough Disaster

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This week, Julie explores the Hillsborough disaster, in which 96 soccer fans lost their lives. Professor Phil Scraton, who was instrumental in getting justice for the families of the 96, provides some incredible insight.

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Episode 6 - Women in the Locker Room show art Episode 6 - Women in the Locker Room

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This week, Julie investigates the history of the trailblazing female sports reporters who gained access to locker rooms. Julie also speaks with one of those trailblazers, Melissa Ludtke.

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This week, Julie DiCaro tells the story that inspired this podcast, that of Margaret Bergmann Lambert, the best high jumper in the world, who was denied a spot in the 1936 Olympics by the Third Reich.  Julie is joined by Molly Lambert, Margaret's granddaughter and a writer for the New York Times Magazine's "Talk" column.