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The Untold History of Sports in America

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Lebron James
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Dallas Texans
Olympic Athlete
Federal Correction Institution Raybrook
Steagles
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Pittsburgh Steelers
NFL Integration
Elizabeth Swaney
Lake Placid
Mass Incarceration
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Brendan Sorsby
Major League Baseball
LSD

Join celebrated history professor Matthew Andrews for discussions about sports from their earliest days in the colonies all the way to their present status as culture defining billion dollar industries. Sports are more than a collection of games, much more. From Jackie Robinson to the 1968 Olympics to Mia Hamm, sports have provided a stage for important conversations about equality and justice, an... more

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On this week's Sports Slice, Timbo is joined by TikTok creator and college athlete Paige Putter to break down all things FIFA World Cup. Paige also fills us in on her lifestyle as a creator, athlete, and student.

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On this week's Sports Slice, Timbo begins discussing the crazy World Cup finishes and then wonders where the parade would be if the United States won the whole thing. Then he talks about the sad news revolving around the diagnosis of former NFL star ... more

In June 1970, Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates somehow tossed a no-hitter while tripping on acid. The LSD stunt made him a legend, but it overshadowed a much deeper story: a man who spent the second half of his life searching for redemption, purp... more

On this week's Sports Slice, Timbo is joined by former college and professional quarterback Aaron Jenkins and they discuss all things quarterback play. Aaron also touches on his personal connection to the WWE and then talks about his transition into ... more

On episode #9, Timbo begins with his reaction to Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL Supplemental Draft - what does that mean for his future and which teams are likely to take a chance on him? Then he discusses the New York Knicks winning the NBA Champio... more

On episode #8 of Sports Slice, Timbo opens up sharing his take on the Knicks-Spurs series and the electric environment in New York and then he talks about the Patriots-Eagles trade that finally sent AJ Brown to New England. Timbo also weighs in on th... more

On this week's episode, Timbo is joined by TikTok creator Nate LaJoie. The two open with a discussion on what steps college athletics could take to improve their sport. Then they take a look at the upcoming UFC Event at the White House, the WNBA, and... more

This week we sit down with therapist Leah Miller to talk about the TikTok-ification of mental health and why it might be doing more harm than good. The pendulum has swung. Mental health is finally mainstream, which is great, except now everyone is se... more

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Hedgordice Ellis
Dock Ellis's wife
Family member
Episode: Dock Ellis: High and Outside [from Very Special Episodes]
David Permitt
Film producer considering a Dock Ellis biopic
Film/Documentary
Episode: Dock Ellis: High and Outside [from Very Special Episodes]
Todd Snyder
Folk singer who wrote songs inspired by Dock Ellis
Musician
Episode: Dock Ellis: High and Outside [from Very Special Episodes]
Aaron Jenkins
Former professional quarterback; founder/owner of Ultimate Quarterback
Ultimate Quarterback
Episode: Sports Slice: The Truth About Modern College Football
Ben Finley
Former NC State, Cal, and Akron quarterback; transfer portal guest
Former colleges: NC State, California, Akron
Episode: Sports Slice: Demystifying the College Football Transfer Portal (w/QB Ben Finley)
Lawrence Lemieux
Olympic sailor known for life-saving act at 1988 Olympics
Canadian Olympic athlete
Episode: The Split-Second Decision That Changed Olympic History [from Very Special Episodes]
Courtney Bastion
Director of the Lake Placid Olympic Museum
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
Episode: Inside the Olympic Prison [from Very Special Episodes]
Julia Herman
Collections Manager at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
Episode: Inside the Olympic Prison [from Very Special Episodes]
Professor Jeff Hall
Author of A Prison in the Woods
Episode: Inside the Olympic Prison [from Very Special Episodes]

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Dana Schwartz
Host of Very Special Episodes

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Sports Slice: Where will LeBron James Play Next Season?
Q: What are the main roster and cap considerations if LeBron stays in LA or goes elsewhere?
They discuss the impact of two max players on the cap, the importance of a supporting cast around LeBron (e.g., Luc a, Austin Reaves, and others), and how a pay cut or willingness to restructure could influence the team's ability to compete for a championship.
Sports Slice: Where will LeBron James Play Next Season?
Q: Is there a real possibility that LeBron returns to Cleveland to finish his career where it started?
The hosts acknowledge it as a plausible, storybook option but point out that the decision will hinge on basketball fit, contract terms, and ownership spending power, with Cleveland offering a strong lifestyle match but LA appealing due to market and ownership willingness to spend.
Sports Slice: Demystifying the College Football Transfer Portal (w/QB Ben Finley)
Q: What was your welcome to college football moment?
The guest recalls his first spring ball throw at NC State, a moment of realization about the speed and complexity of college game speed, and how it underscored the need to raise his arm speed and adjust to the pace.
Sports Slice: Demystifying the College Football Transfer Portal (w/QB Ben Finley)
Q: What was your favorite stadium atmosphere you played in, and why?
The guest describes Ohio State in 2024 as the memorable atmosphere, contrasting it with other arenas like Death Valley at night, and emphasizes how the scale and intensity of such environments left a lasting impression on him.
Sports Slice: Demystifying the College Football Transfer Portal (w/QB Ben Finley)
Q: And maybe what are some of the misconceptions about the transfer portal going on right now?
The guest explains that entering the portal is often blind and influenced by NIL and off-field dynamics, with players sometimes having money lined up before they enter, highlighting how the process has become more opaque and transactional than fans realize.

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The show offers in-depth conversations on sports as a lens into American culture, history, and society. Across recent episodes, the focus centers on pivotal moments in college and professional sports, Olympic history, and the ways athletes, institutions, and policies intersect with race, politics, and economics. Notable throughlines include the transfer portal era in college football, acts of sportsmanship and heroism in Olympic contexts, the evolution of Olympic activism and governance, and the broader social and historical narratives surrounding major U.S. sports milestones. The format often blends personal stories from athletes, historians, and authors with analytical context, archival insights, and thoughtful commentary on how sports sh... more

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