The 1992 Summer Olympics produced a great many heroes, but that spring TV viewers were led to believe they were all about Dan O'Brien and Dave Johnson -- decathletes competing not only for the USA but for Reebok, as well. 25 years later, we revisit the hype, how the campaign went bust -- and Dan O'Brien's path to redemption. Hosted by Jody Avirgan. Produced ... Show More
Aug 6
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 5: The Feds
Encrypted text messages, a trunk full of baseball cards, and a private bank account - federal law enforcement takes us inside their investigation of Shohei and Ippei. Next episode coming Tuesday, August 11th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33m 38s
Jul 2024
Arike Goes Berserk, Team USA Wobbles & The T-Shirt Cannon Revolution | 42
Shea and Jason hand out trophies to MVP Arike Ogunbowale, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and Team WNBA for upsetting Team USA in Sunday’s All-Star Game. Plus, the guys honor Steve Ballmer and the Clippers for solving the great T-Shirt cannon conundrum in their brand new arena, and W ... Show More
46m 40s
Aug 2024
Episode XI: The Jobs of an Olympian
Bowen and Matt are now Olympians at heart! And just like them, many real Olympians have careers beyond being elite athletes. This episode of the Two Guys, Five Rings podcast goes from the emergency room to Harvard University, and even makes a stop at a bakery! Find out what some ... Show More
26m 43s
Jun 2024
S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux
Oh Muses! We are once again dipping a toe in history and talking about ancient sport heroes! In this episode we encounter ground breaking athletes, pioneering villains, statue lore, the rage of fandom, and a sporting event which shall not be named. You can listen to Greeking Out ... Show More
27m 53s
Aug 2021
Hard Knocks Episode 1, Olympic Gold Medal Wrestler Gable Steveson, Daymond John + Mt Rushmore Of Athlete Nicknames
Hard Knocks is back. We break down episode 1. (2:48-19:36) Hot Seat/Cool Throne plus a brand new game Italian or Pervert. (20:55-42:18) Olympic Gold medalist Gable Steveson joins the show to talk about his incredible buzzer beater in the heavyweight wrestling division in Tokyo. ( ... Show More
2h 4m