Best Wondery | Campside Podcasts (2025)

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Listen Now: Death County, PA 5:32

1h ago5:32

5:32

Lamont Jones leaves Dauphin County Prison for the last time, a free man ready to move on with his life. But when his young cousin dies in that same jail, he learns that this is not the only mysterious death that has plagued Dauphin County Prison. The search for the truth will put him at odds with a reality TV show coroner who claims to speak for th…

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Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat 6:06

28d ago6:06

6:06

Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to brin…

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What to Listen to Next: American Scandal: Police Corruption in Baltimore 42:26

2M ago42:26

42:26

American Scandal’s season named Police Corruption in Baltimore goes into the spring of 2017 where a police corruption scandal shocked the city. At the heart of it was an elite plainclothes unit called the Gun Trace Task Force. It was supposed to be the Baltimore police department’s best of the best – a group of highly decorated detectives who excel…

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The Greatest Victory | 7 21:31

2M ago21:31

21:31

Matthew Shaer and producer Tommy Andres sit down with Atlanta organizer Mary Hooks to talk about the future of protest and the impact of the Stop Cop City movement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Trees Never Forget | 6 1:00:27

2M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

As Vienna, Matthew and 60 Forest Defenders await their pending court cases, host Matt Shaer gets closer to uncovering what actually happened during that fatal encounter in the forest. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Follow We Came to the For…

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Breakdown | 5 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

When a music festival is held to honor the legacy of the fallen activist, a splinter group of protestors and police bring everything to the brink of disaster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In Love and Rage | 4 36:20

3M ago36:20

36:20

In the aftermath of the shooting, activists and community members search for answers. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Follow We Came to the Forest on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wo…

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History of Blood | 3 36:55

3M ago36:55

36:55

Forest Defenders grapple with the aftermath of the ensuing raids. After yet another police operation, news arrives: Police announce that they've killed an unnamed activist. But who? If you or someone you know are in crisis, there is help: you can call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or you can contact the Crisis Text Line…

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Nino Brown | 2 37:34

3M ago37:34

37:34

Matthew Johnson, a young Black preacher, joins the ranks of the Forest Defenders. He finds himself inspired and occasionally frustrated by the efforts. But when police respond with a series of arrests and a massive raid, Matthew decides to up the ante. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co…

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Paradise Found | 1 39:04

3M ago39:04

39:04

Vienna Forrest travels from Nebraska to the outskirts of Atlanta to join the growing fight against a massive new police training facility nicknamed “Cop City.” In the woods, she finds comradeship, community –– and an unexpected romance with a wiry, wisecracking activist called “Tortuguita.” Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, cura…

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Introducing: We Came To The Forest 3:27

3M ago3:27

3:27

When Vienna Forest comes to the South River Forest in Atlanta to protest the building of what critics call “Cop City,” she finds a community –– and a cause. But soon, the years-long fight between forest-dwelling activists and the backers of one of the largest police training facilities in the country will take from her everything she holds dear. Fr…

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Eugene Melnyk, Ottawa Senators (with Ian Mendes and Jon Dore) 1:08:45

1y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Eugene Melnyk once saved the Ottawa Senators from possibly needing to leave Canada but then spent the rest of his time as owner, causing chaos at every turn! We dive into this very complicated man with The Athletic's Ian Mendes and comedian Jon Dore. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.…

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Al Davis, The Oakland Raiders (with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and Hondo Carpenter) 1:09:18

1y ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Arguably, nobody has embodied the spirit of his team more than Al Davis did with the Rrrrrraiders. This week we have comedian (and former Raiders Cheerleaders!) Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and journalist Hondo Carpenter on to talk all things Raider Nation! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.…

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Abe Saperstein, The Harlem Globetrotters (with Matt Walsh and Ben Green) 1:02:34

1y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

This week, we've got the shortest man in basketball Hall of Fame, Harlem Globetrotters founder Abe Saperstein! What better way to commemorate the Globetrotters than with comedian Matt Walsh, who actually spent time teaching the globetrotters improv! Plus, we talk to author and professor Ben Green about the history of the Globetrotters, and how Abe …

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Art Modell, The Cleveland Browns (with Dave Hill and Andre Knott) 1:06:32

1+ y ago1:06:32

1:06:32

We're talking about the man who moved (and maybe cursed) the Browns! Art Modell moved the Browns to Baltimore in 1996 and earned a spot as one of the most hated men in Cleveland. We're talking to Cleveland sports broadcaster Andre Knott and comedian Dave Hill about how the move went down and if Art Modell really is to blame! Subscribe to SiriusXM P…

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Jerry Reinsdorf, The Chicago Bulls (with Ike Barinholtz) 48:54

1+ y ago48:54

48:54

Jerry Reinsdorf! The owner behind the 90s Bulls Dynasty! Ike Barinholtz joins the show to talk about Reinsdorf, Jerry Krause, and of course, Michael Jordan Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.By SiriusXM | SmartLess Media

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Harold Ballard, The Toronto Maple Leafs with (Will Arnett and Sean McIndoe) 56:50

1+ y ago56:50

56:50

Perhaps the most iconic bad owner in NHL history! This week, we're talking Harold Ballard with very special guest Will Arnett and The Athletics Sean McIndoe. We talk Ballard's coupe to become the Maple Leaf's owner, his time living inside the Maple Leaf's arena, and all the other crazy stuff he did while he owned the team. Subscribe to SiriusXM Pod…

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Bill Dwyer, The New York Americans (with Chris Distefano and John Joe McGinley) 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

43:00

This week, we're taking a time machine back to prohibition-era New York City to discuss the life of sports team owner (and Irish Mobster) Bill Dwyer. Dwyer owned a number of different teams, and when he wasn't in jail, he somtimes was actually a good owner. Comedian and history fan Chris Distefano joins the show with Irish historian and author John…

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Guy Laliberte, Cirque Du Soleil, (with Joyelle Johnson, "Celine Dion" and Courtney Bassett) 58:09

1+ y ago58:09

58:09

Yes, Cirque du Soleil is a sport. You try backflipping through the air! And yes, the owner and creator of Cirque du Soleil is just as colorful as you'd expect. This week, we're talking about Guy Laliberte, creator and former owner of Cirque du Soleil. To help us talk about Laliberte, comedian Joyelle Johnson joins the show to tell us about how she …

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Silvio Berlusconi, AC Milan (with The Cooligans Podcast) 1:05:30

1+ y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Some have called him the Italian Trump, or maybe Trump is the American Berlusconi... In any case, we're talking about former AC Milan owner and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Berlusconi has quite the history, and we walk through it with Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros of The Cooligans Podcast. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Ap…

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Dan Snyder, The Washington Commanders (with Lewis Black and Dave McKenna) 1:02:33

1+ y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Is Dan Snyder the worst owner in sports? It's certainly a conversation! We talk to Dave McKenna, a journalist who has gone to battle with Snyder countless times and has actually been sued by Snyder for a piece he wrote! Then we talk to comedian Lewis Black about what it's been like rooting for a Snyder-owned team all these years. Subscribe to Siriu…

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Mukesh Ambani, Mumbai Indians (with Vir Das and the Grade Cricketer Podcast) 1:07:29

1+ y ago1:07:29

1:07:29

How did it take us this long to get to the richest owner in sports?! This week, we're talking about Mukesh Ambani, the billionaire owner of the Mumbai Indians' cricket team. We talk to Ian Higgins and Sam Perry of the Grade Cricketer Podcast about the rise of the Indian Premier League and Ambani's involvement in the IPL. Then we talk to Vir Das abo…

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Kelly Loeffler, The Atlanta Dream (with Renee Montgomery and Jordan Ligons Robinson) 1:07:34

1+ y ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Did you know a WNBA team helped flip the Senate? That's right, we’re talking about Kelly Loeffler, former US Senator and former owner of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream. Jordan Robinson joins the show to talk all things Loeffler, and then current Atlanta Dream owner and former Atlanta Dream player Renee Montgomery joins the show to tell us how the team ha…

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Mason Gordon and Mike Tollin, Slamball (with Mason Gordon, Mike Tollin, and Blake Griffin) 50:27

1+ y ago50:27

50:27

Get your trampoline ready because this week we're talking SLAMBALL! What is Slamball? Well, it's a combination of basketball, football, and hockey played on a court full of trampolines. We're talking to the two people crazy enough to think this sport up, plus NBA star and legendary dunker Blake Griffin, about what it's like to invent a sport. Subsc…

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Robert Kraft, The New England Patriots (with Sam Jay and Seth Wickersham) 1:03:46

1+ y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

We’re talking about the man at the head of one of the greatest dynasties in sports, Patriots owner Robert Kraft! Rex talks to comedian Sam Jay and author Seth Wickersham about Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the wild ride that is the Patriots dynasty under Kraft. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.…

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Owned Bonus Episode: Owning a minor league basketball team with Shawn Pratt 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

32:06

Another bonus episode! Rex and Nicole sit down with Shawn Pratt, community organizer, and ABA team owner. Shawn owns two teams, including the only ABA team in Brooklyn, the Coney Island Thunder! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.By SiriusXM | SmartLess Media

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Mikhail Prokhorov, Brooklyn Nets (with David Greene and Adam Pally) 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

55:18

This week, we’re talking about the infamous Mikhail Prokhorov, former owner of the Brooklyn Nets and current Russian oligarch! Comedian, actor, and hoops head Adam Pally comes on with NPR’s former Moscow correspondent David Greene to break down Prokhorov’s short but illustrious time as the Nets owner. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcas…

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Howard Schultz, Seattle Supersonics (with Gary Payton and Kenny Mayne) 49:16

1+ y ago49:16

49:16

This week, we’re talking about the man who built Starbucks, Howard Schultz. In addition to making burnt coffee famous and running for President in 2020, Schultz also made a name for himself by owning the Seattle Supersonics. He is, by and large, the person most blamed for the Supersonics moving to Oklahoma City. It's safe to say the people of Seatt…

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Shaquille O'Neal, Everything (with Shaq) 54:37

1+ y ago54:37

54:37

We're talking to a titan in business and sports this week! Shaquille O'Neal joins the show to talk about his post-basketball business career. Shaq talks about lessons he learned about financial literacy, the worst business idea he's been pitched, and even his goal of owning an NBA team one day. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to l…

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Owned Bonus Episode: The Crypto Organization That Wants To Buy an NBA Team (with Flex Chapman) 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

38:42

Bonus episode alert! Rex is joined by the head of the Krause House DAO, a crypto organization with the goal of owning an NBA team one day! Get this...the guy who started it...is named Flex Chapman. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.By SiriusXM | SmartLess Media

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Five Shots in the Dark | Escape in the Song | S3-E10 22:07

1+ y ago22:07

22:07

Music is a central part of how Leon Benson experiences the world around him. Suspect sound designer, Garrett Tiedemann, sits down with Leon to discuss his lifelong musical journey. Follow Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Suspect early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus in the Wondery App …

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Mat Ishbia, Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury (with Mat Ishbia) 56:39

1+ y ago56:39

56:39

This week, we've got a BIG ONE! Rex sits down with the new Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia. Ishbia tells Rex and Nicole about his journey from Michigan State walk-on to earning a scholarship, taking over his dad's mortgage company, and finally purchasing the Suns and the Mercury! Plus....Rex has a little news about himself and the…

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Roman Abramovich/Todd Boehly, Chelsea FC (with Michael Davies and Ian Edwards) 1:01:33

1+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

This week, we're talking about a pair of owners of the illustrious Chelsea Football Club! First, we're talking Roman Abramovich, the Russian Chelsea owner who was forced to sell the team as the war in Ukraine started. Then we're talking about the man who bought it from him, American sports team magnate Todd Boehly. To help us talk Chelsea FC, we've…

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Red Auerbach, The Boston Celtics (With Gary Gulman and Jeff Pearlman) 1:02:57

1+ y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

This week, we're talking about the great Red Auerbach. While Red never officially owned the Boston Celtics, he was the man all the owners had to answer to! Comedian and lifelong Celtics fan Gary Gulman joins the show with writer Jeff Pearlman to break down what made Auerbach so legendary! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen …

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Five Shots in the Dark | To Be Believed | S3-E9 23:02

1+ y ago23:02

23:02

After being released from prison, and exonerated on charges of murdering Kasey Schoen, Leon Benson meets for the first time with Kasey’s sister, Kolleen. Follow Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Suspect early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Pleas…

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Wayne Huizenga, The Miami Dolphins (with Roy Wood Jr. and Ben Montgomery) 57:21

1+ y ago57:21

57:21

This week, Rex is joined by Roy Wood Jr. and author Ben Montgomery to talk about Wayne Huizenga and the Miami Dolphins! Roy and Ben discuss Huizenga's intense competitiveness, the tortured Dan Marino years, and much more! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.…

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Jerry Jones, The Dallas Cowboys (with Cousin Sal and Dale Hansen) 50:05

1+ y ago50:05

50:05

This week, we're talking about perhaps the most famous owner in football, Jerry Jones! Jerry owns the Dallas Cowboys, who often get the title of "America's Team." Rex sits down with Cousin Sal and legendary sportscaster Dale Hansen to talk all things Jerry! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.…

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The DeBartolo Family, The San Francisco 49rs (With Drew Magary and Michael Cruz Kayne) 50:50

1+ y ago50:50

50:50

Football is back! To celebrate, we're talking about Eddie DeBartolo, Jed York, and the entire DeBartolo Family! Rex and Nicole are joined by Defector's Drew Magary and comedian Michael Cruz Kayne to talk all things 49ers. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.…

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Owned Bonus Episode: The Brian Davis Story (With Pablo Torre) 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

41:41

We've got a special Owned bonus episode today! We're not talking about an owner today; we're talking about someone who tried to become one! Pablo Torre joins us with a scoop he has been working on for months about a bid to buy the Washington Comanders gone wrong. The story involves buried treasure, Duke basketball, and nuts...what more could you wa…

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Green Bay Packers Inc, The Green Bay Packers (With Pete Lee and 3 Packers Super Fans) 57:14

1+ y ago57:14

57:14

Comedian and Packers co-owner Pete Lee joins the show today to talk about his favorite team! Pete walks Rex and Nicole through the Packer's unique ownership system. Then three more Packers owners and superfans, Wayne Sargent, Steve Tate, and Jeremy Swick, join Pete to talk about what it's like being an owner! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Appl…

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Five Shots in the Dark | Rebirth | S3-E8 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

34:24

The paperwork has been filed, an alternate suspect identified. But without any indication that Leon will be released from prison, Lara and her team begin to lose hope – until suddenly, everything is tipped on its head. Follow Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Suspect early and ad-free on Wondery Plus.…

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The Don's Trust, AFC Wimbledon (With John Green, Rosianna Rojas and Ivor Heller) 59:27

1+ y ago59:27

59:27

Rex Chapman is joined by best-selling author John Green and his production partner Rosianna Rojas to talk about their partial ownership and involvement in the community-owned soccer team AFC Wimbledon! Then Ivor Heller, director of Life with AFC Wimbledon, joins to tell the unique and crazy story of how the team was founded! Subscribe to SiriusXM P…

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The Glazer Family (With Roger Bennett and Brendan Hunt) 55:37

1+ y ago55:37

55:37

This week we are diving into the American owners of Manchester United, The Glazer Family. Journalist Roger Bennett and Ted Lasso Co-Creator Brendan Hunt sit down with Rex and Nicole to discuss the "Glazer Take Over" and the possible future of the beloved soccer team. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free episodes.…

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Five Shots in the Dark | Gatorville | S3-E7 30:43

1+ y ago30:43

30:43

To prove that Leon is innocent, Lara and her team attempt to discover everything they can about their alternate suspect. But after every possible lead is exhausted, they are forced to make the only decision left to them: Meeting the suspect face to face. Follow Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Suspec…

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Dietrich Mateschitz, Red Bull (With Kevin Clark and Kurt Braunohler) 58:12

1+ y ago58:12

58:12

Rex Chapman is joined by The Ringer's Kevin Clark and comedian Kurt Braunohler to talk about the most interesting man in energy drink history, Dietrich Mateschitz! We discuss Red Bull's incredible rise in Formula One and everything Red Bull has done to become the face of almost all extreme sports. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts t…

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Five Shots in the Dark | Unwritten Rules | S3-E6 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

38:00

Leon’s newest attorney, Lara Bazelon, and her students at the Racial Justice Clinic of the University of San Francisco’s Law School, continue to dig through Leon’s case files searching for any new evidence to prove his innocence. Months into their investigation, Lara and one of her students make a discovery that changes everything. Follow Suspect: …

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Natalie Portman, Angel FC (With Natalie Portman and Julie Uhrman) 56:24

1+ y ago56:24

56:24

In this episode, we're talking to Oscar-winner Natalie Portman about the women's soccer team she is a co-owner of, Angel FC! We find out why she wanted to start a soccer team, what it's been like, and if it's harder than winning an Oscar! We also speak to co-owner and president of Angel FC, Julie Uhrman, about the nuts and bolts of running a soccer…

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Five Shots in the Dark | Fire in the Brain | S3-E5 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

31:10

While petitioning for clemency nearly a quarter century after his conviction, Leon connects with a wrongful incarceration advocate who believes his case could be overturned. But in order to exonerate him, Leon needs to find a good attorney to stand by his side. Follow Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to…

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Donald Trump, The New Jersey Generals (With Mike Tollin and Olivia Nuzzi) 1:01:26

1+ y ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Rex Chapman sits down with documentary filmmaker Mike Tollin to discuss Donald Trump's tenure as the owner of the USFL's New Jersey Generals. Tollin explains Trump's role in the demise of not just the Generals but the entire USFL! Plus, New York Magazine's Olivia Nuzzi also joins the show to talk about other weird stuff that Trump has owned over th…

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Five Shots in the Dark | How the Game is Played | S3-E4 34:34

1+ y ago34:34

34:34

With a retrial looming, Leon faces mounting pressure to strengthen his defense. He enlists the help of Jimmy Hendrix, a skilled private investigator known for persuading even the most reluctant alibi witnesses to come forward. Unfortunately, an ill-fated decision from the defense undercuts Hendrix's hard work. Follow Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark…

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