Stick to Pods

Each week, sports radio host Julie DiCaro and a guest take a deep dive into the history of a single topic in the world of sports. Part history class, part interview, all fun.

Episode 16: The Death of "Big Ed" Delahanty 10/31/2018

Episode 16: The Death of "Big Ed" Delahanty 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. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/7385699

Episode 15 - Was the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery Rigged? 08/11/2018

Episode 15 - Was the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery Rigged? Bent corners and frozen envelopes! Was the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery Rigged? /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6913530

Episode 14 - Diego Maradona and The Hand of God 07/13/2018

Episode 14 - Diego Maradona and The Hand of God Ahead of the World Cup Final, Julie takes a look at perhaps the greatest player --and the two most infamous goals -- in soccer history. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6808157

Episode 12 - Jack Johnson 04/25/2018

Episode 12 - Jack Johnson This week, Julie explores the story of the first black heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6522434

Episode 11 - Josh Gibson 04/12/2018

Episode 11 - Josh Gibson 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. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6472469

Episode 10 - Were the All Blacks Poisoned? 03/29/2018

Episode 10 - Were the All Blacks Poisoned? 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. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6420995

Episode 9 - Tommy John Surgery 03/22/2018

Episode 9 - Tommy John Surgery 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. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6394026

Episode 8 - The Mysterious Disappearance of John Brisker 03/14/2018

Episode 8 - The Mysterious Disappearance of John Brisker This week, Julie explores the mysterious disappearance of ABA and NBA star John Brisker. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6365280

Episode 7 - The Hillsborough Disaster 03/09/2018

Episode 7 - The Hillsborough Disaster 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. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6346000

Episode 6 - Women in the Locker Room 03/01/2018

Episode 6 - Women in the Locker Room 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. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6316534

Episode 5: Mexican Bobsled Team 02/21/2018

Episode 5: Mexican Bobsled Team This week, Julie tells you about the best Olympic story you've never heard -- that of the Mexican Bobsled Team. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6284289

Episode 4: Women in the Negro Leagues 02/14/2018

Episode 4: Women in the Negro Leagues In this episode, Julie explores the history of three women who played in the Negro Leagues. Julie is joined by Rhiannon Walker of ESPN's The Undefeated. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6259877

Episode 3: Margaret Bergmann Lambert 01/31/2018

Episode 3: Margaret Bergmann Lambert 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. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6210525

Episode 2: Althea Gibson 01/24/2018

Episode 2: Althea Gibson You've probably heard of Althea Gibson, but do you know her story? Julie didn't until this week, when she delved into Althea's life and legacy with Professor Lou Moore. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6184656

Episode 1: The Rooney Rule 01/17/2018

Episode 1: The Rooney Rule In Episode One, Julie DiCaro and Howard Bryant delve into the history and future of the NFL's Rooney Rule. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6158898

Episode 0 - Welcome to Stick to Pods 01/15/2018

Episode 0 - Welcome to Stick to Pods Welcome to Stick to Pods, a new podcast where Julie DiCaro and a guest take a deep dive into a single issue in the world of sports. Part history lesson, part interview, all fun. /episode/index/show/sticktopods/id/6151736

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