S3 Ep47: The GOAT, Muhammad Ali

Alexander McQueen was one of the most striking, controversial and talented designers of his generation. But how did a taxi driver's son from Lewisham become a four-time 'British Designer of the Year' and attract the following of stars from Lady Gaga to Kate Moss. Join Stephanie O ... Show More

Join Stephanie Okupniak as we find out how a preacher's daughter who was raised by the church would go on to become the voice of a generation - and winner of 18 Grammy Awards in a remarkable career which spanned six decades. Documentary film producer Tirrell D. Whitley and newsca ... Show More

The origin story to end them all. Stan Lee's influence on modern culture is unquestionable, but how did a boy who lived in an apartment with one window develop an imagination that would wow the world? Join Stephanie Okupniak to discover how Stan Lee and his comic book creations c ... Show More

In this episode, we welcome the incredible professional boxer, Laila Ali, to High Performance. As the daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Laila has carved her own path in the world of sports and beyond. Not only is she a former undefeated world champion boxer, but she's als ... Show More

Davis Miller was a grieving, sickly child whose life was transformed the first time he witnessed Muhammad Ali proclaim his greatness. With Ali as his source of inspiration, young Davis rises above being bullied to forge his own path that ultimately lands him face to face in the s ... Show More

Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest athletes in history, but he was also a kind and brave person who stood up for what he believed in. In this episode, we’ll tell the exciting story of how Ali became the world champion in boxing, including his most famous fights. But we’ll also ... Show More

Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s heavyweight title fight is considered one of the greatest sporting events of all time. What’s less well known is that five weeks earlier in the very same stadium, James Brown headlined an epic, three-day long, pre-fight music festival. Rumble bra ... Show More

Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s heavyweight title fight is considered one of the greatest sporting events of all time. What’s less well known is that five weeks earlier in the very same stadium, James Brown headlined an epic, three-day long, pre-fight music festival. Rumble bra ... Show More

Muhammad loses the greatest love of his life, while Davis's life continues to shape shift in surprising ways. Also, we speak with a young Louisvillian whose future, through happenstance, was molded by his time with Ali. This episode contains information and audio from the followi ... Show More

As a young boxer in Louisville, Kentucky, Cassius Clay begins to hone his brash, flamboyant persona while climbing the ranks. After winning the heavyweight championship and embracing the Nation of Islam in 1964, he becomes Muhammad Ali, a figure as polarizing as he is talented. B ... Show More

Marina Shafir shares the story behind the Death Riders, and how she came to be not only part of Jon Moxley’s faction, but also his sole protector! She talks about the valuable lessons she’s learned from Mox, Norman Smiley, her real-life husband, Roderick Strong, and her best frie ... Show More

In our final episode, Ali transforms the life of Davis's son Isaac. We explore Ali's influence on today's generation. This episode contains information and audio from the following sources: ITV CBS BBC Associated Press 7 News ABC News CBS BBC NBC OWN PBSSee omnystudio.com/listene ... Show More

Muhammad Ali is remembered as one of the greatest athletes and personalities to ever grace us with their presence. His courage, his passion, and his wisdom lived far beyond the boxing ring he inhabited for so many years. We can learn much from this iconic figure, but perhaps none ... Show More