Just in time for Halloween, Julie takes a deep dive into the death of MLB Hall of Famer Big Ed Delahanty. Accident? Suicide? Murder Most Foul? You decide.

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Episode 16: The Death of "Big Ed" Delahanty

This week, Julie takes a deep dive into bent corners, frozen envelopes, and compromised accountants. Was the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery Rigged? We look into it on Stick to Pods.

Episode 15 - Was the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery Rigged?

Ahead of the World Cup Final, Julie takes a look at perhaps the greatest player -- and the two most infamous goals -- in soccer history.

Episode 14 - Diego Maradona and The Hand of God

This week, Julie takes a listener request to dive into the history of the scariest two words in baseball: THE YIPS.

Episode 13 - The Yips

This week, Julie explores the story of the first black heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson.

Episode 12 - Jack Johnson

This week, Julie tells the story of Josh Gibson, the "Black Babe Ruth." Julie is joined by Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Museum.

Episode 11 - Josh Gibson

Have you seen the movie Invictus?  Did it tell us the whole truth about the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, or was there more to the story?  Find out why this game has become one of the biggest mysteries in sports.

Episode 10 - Were the All Blacks Poisoned?

This week, Julie investigates the history of Tommy John surgery. Julie talks with Dr. Tommy John, a performance and healing specialist -- and son of the renowned pitcher -- about how the surgery has become a victim of its own success. 

Episode 9 - Tommy John Surgery

This week, Julie explores the mysterious disappearance of ABA and NBA star John Brisker.

Episode 8 - The Mysterious Disappearance of John Brisker

This week, Julie explores the Hillsborough disaster, in which 96 soccer fans lost their lives. Professor Phil Scraton, who was instrumental in getting justice for the families of the 96, provides some incredible insight.

Episode 7 - The Hillsborough Disaster

This week, Julie investigates the history of the trailblazing female sports reporters who gained access to locker rooms. Julie also speaks with one of those trailblazers, Melissa Ludtke.

Episode 6 - Women in the Locker Room

This week, Julie tells you about the best Olympic story you've never heard -- that of the Mexican Bobsled Team.

Episode 5: Mexican Bobsled Team

In this episode, Julie explores the history of three women who played in the Negro Leagues. Julie is joined by Rhiannon Walker of ESPN's The Undefeated.

Episode 4: Women in the Negro Leagues

This week, Julie DiCaro tells the story that inspired this podcast, that of Margaret Bergmann Lambert, the best high jumper in the world, who was denied a spot in the 1936 Olympics by the Third Reich.  Julie is joined by Molly Lambert, Margaret's granddaughter and a writer for the New York Times Magazine's "Talk" column.  

Episode 3: Margaret Bergmann Lambert

You've probably heard of Althea Gibson, but do you know her story? Julie didn't. This week, she learns about Althea's life and legacy with special guest Professor Lou Moore of Grand Valley State University, who put Althea on the cover of his book "We Will Win The Day: The Civil Rights Movement, the Black Athlete, and the Quest for Equality."

Episode 2: Althea Gibson

Each week, sports radio host Julie DiCaro and a guest take a deep dive into the history of a single topic in the world of sports. Part history class, part interview, all fun.

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