Only A Game Podcast
1) Dad And Barkley, René Lacoste, Sri Lankan Cricket
Reporter Shirley Wang tells the story of her father, Lin Wang, a scientist living in Iowa who befriended NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. Also this week on Only A Game: how René "the Crocodile" Laco...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) OAG Staff Picks: Peter Sagal, Tup Holmes, Leo Ferris And More
For the very last week of Only A Game, we're bringing back some of our favorites. NPR host Peter Sagal drops by with a story about running and male body image. Also, we revisit the stories of Alfred "...Show More
3) OAG's Most Memorable: Barkley's Friendship, Syracuse 8, The Carewlands And More
This week we're bringing back some of our most memorable, most requested stories. Reporter Shirley Wang tells the story of her father, Lin Wang, and his friendship with NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkl...Show More
OAG's Most Memorable: Barkley's Friendship, Syracuse 8, The Carewlands And More
48:41 | Sep 18th, 2020
4) Universal Pictures Basketball, Diving Inside An Iceberg And Running With Sherman
It's Only A Game book club day, as we bring back three listener favorites from three great books. First up, the story of how the Universal Pictures basketball team went to the Olympics — with a little...Show More
Universal Pictures Basketball, Diving Inside An Iceberg And Running With Sherman
48:49 | Sep 11th, 2020
5) Bob Cousy's Regrets, Devo And Chi Chi, Tacko Fall Learns To Swim And More
Bob Cousy and Bill Russell won six NBA championships together on the Boston Celtics. This week on Only A Game, Cousy says he regrets not doing more for his teammate off the court. Also, why the rock b...Show More
6) The Farewell Show: Revisiting Our First Episode, Bill Littlefield Returns, And More
On the last new episode of Only A Game, producer Martin Kessler revisits a childhood meeting with Mia Hamm and Nomar Garciaparra. Also, Doris Kearns Goodwin explains how baseball made her a better his...Show More
The Farewell Show: Revisiting Our First Episode, Bill Littlefield Returns, And More
48:36 | Aug 28th, 2020
7) 'Torch' George, Running With Diabetes, Story Update
All her life, basketball player Cherelle George was told to tone down her game. This week on Only A Game, how Cherelle found a team that embraced her style, the Harlem Globetrotters. Also, audio produ...Show More
8) Bonus: Only A Game Live Event
An audio recording of our recent virtual event: "Only A Game Presents: Sports, Racism And The Myth Of Meritocracy."
9) A Track Coach's Legacy, Teenage Referee, 'Paddle To The Amazon'
As we enter mid-August and as the end of this program draws nearer, we've been thinking a bit about legacies. How do legacies — particularly in sports — get passed on? This week we're starting with a ...Show More
10) Andrés Cantor, 'Spinner' Spencer's Life, Ultramarathoning Origins
Announcer Andrés Cantor is famous for his (lengthy) "gol" calls, but there's much more to his life and career. This week on Only A Game, Cantor shares his story of coming to the U.S. as a teenager — a...Show More