We track Don King’s path to boxing, from a poverty-stricken childhood, to a crime-laden young adulthood, and finally to the moment he enters the arena by attaching himself to greatest fighter of all time. But when you go from the bottom to the top, or at least pretty close, not everyone is happy.
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Nov 2024
Lady Mafia: The Untold Story of Secrets, Lies, and Jackpots
Sara King lived large as 'Lady Mafia,' but what caused it all to come crashing down? Host Michele McPhee unravels the secrets behind Sara King's high-roller life and high-stakes crimes - with the help of Lady Mafia herself. Search for 'Lady Mafia' wherever you get your podcasts. ... Show More
1m 56s
May 2022
Don King | 9. The Roundtable
Panama is joined by friends Tahira Henderson, Corey Wilson, and Jibri Griffin to discuss Don King’s legacy and his impact on sports, entertainment, and the culture. Power is a Somethin’ Else production with Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entert ... Show More
27m 52s
May 2022
Don King | 8. Mapp vs Ohio
How did Don King, the numbers runner kingpin, become the first domino to set a major US Supreme Court ruling in motion? We go back to Don King's numbers running past where in 1957, a beef with rivals turns the lives of Don and Cleveland resident Dollree Mapp upside down. Power is ... Show More
14m 21s
Dec 2017
Episode 298: Pee Wee Gaskins Part I - See Ya Monday
<p>It's Heavy Hitter time! On the first of our three part series we cover the early life of Pee Wee Gaskins, aka the Meanest Man In America. Join us as we cover his kerosine-filled infancy, the horrible time he had in prison at the hands of the Powermen, and the carnie life that ... Show More
1h 13m
Jul 2019
The Meanest Man in America – Part One [07]
From the start, Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins Jr. lived a life of crime. Between prison and parole, Pee Wee learned that, if he didn’t want to be the victim, he’d have to kill his way to the top. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.co ... Show More
22m 46s
Sep 2022
Season 1 | 3. Rough Crossings
This episode contains descriptions of violence or sexual content that may not be suitable for all listeners.
Braving dangerous winter storms, Henry Plantagenet crosses the English Channel. He’s come to settle a civil war, lay claim to his mother’s inheritance, and follow in th ... Show More
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