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by The Athletic
Follow Pablo down the rabbit hole, beyond the game — every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — on his Pulitzer-winning video podcast, part of The Athletic Podcast Network. You’ll get a deep-dive "talkumentary" episode, reported by Pablo and Curiosity Correspondents like Emmy-winning comedian Wyatt Cenac and Oscar-winning director Ezra Edelman, answering urgent questions such as: Are you smarter than an NFL quarterback? Does Giannis intentionally miss free throws to win free chicken for fans? And why does the FBI director play so much hockey? This storytelling has been honored by the Pulitzer…
Pablo Torre interviews filmmaker John Wilson, director of the HBO series "How to with John Wilson" and the film "The History of Concrete." The conversation centers on Wilson's documentary approach and creative philosophy in an era of AI disruption and shifting media landscapes. Wilson discusses how he constructs…
Worth it if you appreciate documentary filmmaking, creative philosophy, or John Wilson's absurdist approach to finding humanity in overlooked moments.
Pablo Torre interviews Chris Nowinski, a former WWE wrestler turned neuroscientist and CTE researcher, about his crusade against what he characterizes as the NFL's decade-long cover-up of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in football players. The episode centers on a landmark study showing that at least 1 in 4…
Worth it if you care about the NFL's institutional accountability on player safety, want to understand CTE science from a researcher who's fought the league, or are interested in how sports organizations manage inconvenient health crises.
Pablo Torre interviews D.J. Byrnes, an independent journalist and electrician-turned-muckraker from Ohio, about the intersection of college football, Christian nationalism, and political influence at Ohio State University. Byrnes has built a reputation for aggressive investigative work, including pranking Vivek…
Worth it if you're interested in how sports fandom intersects with politics and religion, or want reporting on Ohio State that goes beyond game coverage.
Pablo Torre Finds Out examines the intersection of inflated valuations, corporate influence, and questionable business practices in contemporary America. The episode opens with a critique of AI company valuations, arguing they've reached absurd levels that dwarf even the notoriously inflated sports franchise…
Worth it if you're interested in tech industry criticism, political influence, and celebrity business ventures, and enjoy conversational deep-dives into contemporary scams and valuations.
This is Part XVII of Pablo Torre's sprawling investigative series into what he frames as financial misconduct involving Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, the LA Clippers, and various financial entities. According to the show notes, Torre claims to have uncovered internal financials and government records related to a…
Worth it if you're already deep in the Kawhi-Leonard/Clippers scandal saga and trust Torre's reporting, but newcomers should start earlier and skeptics should wait for clearer evidence of what Part XVII actually adds.
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Pablo Torre Finds Out brings together Michael Cruz Kayne (host of "But Also") and Katie Nolan (host of "Casuals") for a wide-ranging conversation spanning sports, politics, celebrity culture, and bodily autonomy. The episode opens with discussion of Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas wedding, which ProPublica revealed was…
Worth it if you enjoy Michael Cruz Kayne or Katie Nolan's takes on sports culture and politics, or want informed commentary on youth-sports excess and oligarchic influence blended with irreverent humor.
Pablo Torre Finds Out investigates Life Surge, a Christian event and product company fronted by former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, examining allegations that it exploits followers' faith and financial vulnerability. The episode features Kiera Butler from Mother Jones, who conducted the original investigative reporting,…
Worth it if you're interested in how celebrity and religious authority can be exploited for profit, or want to understand the Life Surge controversy beyond headlines.
Pablo Torre welcomes comedian Paul Scheer, a self-described Clippers super-fan, to discuss an ongoing NBA scandal involving Kawhi Leonard. The episode frames itself around a year-long obsession Torre has had with Scheer, who now brings his own research folders to the conversation. The discussion centers on several…
Worth it if you're a Clippers fan invested in the Kawhi Leonard saga and enjoy comedians discussing sports, but not if you're seeking investigative journalism or new information.
Pablo Torre and Mina Kimes dive into a wide-ranging conversation that weaves together sports, media, social platforms, and cultural commentary. The episode opens with a substantive exploration of how football and social media intersect to mainstream old-school racism—a timely topic given ongoing discourse around…
Worth it if you enjoy Mina Kimes' media criticism, want cultural commentary that mixes serious analysis with pop-culture humor, and don't mind a wide-ranging, tangential conversation format.
This is Part XVI of Pablo Torre's sprawling investigation into what he frames as a massive fraud scheme involving Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, player Kawhi Leonard, and various financial entities. The episode focuses on the NBA's punishment of the Clippers and the potential criminal exposure Ballmer faces. Torre…
Worth it if you've been following the entire Kawhi-Gate saga and want to see the investigation move into potential criminal territory, or if you're interested in how federal prosecutors approach white-collar cases involving wealthy defendants.
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Pablo Torre interviews Stavros Halkias, the comedian, actor, and podcaster known for his Netflix special "Uncle Stav" and podcast "Stavvy's World." The episode promises an ambitious scope: examining how private equity has created a sports bubble while simultaneously degrading consumer experiences (using chicken…
Worth it if you enjoy Stavros Halkias's irreverent comedy and want a casual, wide-ranging conversation about sports, politics, and culture, but not if you're seeking rigorous investigative reporting on private equity's impact.
Pablo Torre Finds Out brings together David Samson (former Miami Marlins president) and Domonique Foxworth (former NFL player and union advocate) to explore the economics of professional sports franchises and labor equity. The episode examines how franchise valuations have skyrocketed while questioning whether players…
Worth it if you care about sports labor economics, franchise valuations, and how players can better negotiate collective power in a booming industry.
Pablo Torre Finds Out investigates the intersection of Wall Street wealth and American professional tennis, featuring reporting from Matthew Futterman of The Athletic. The episode explores how mega-rich financiers have become central to the sport's ecosystem in the U.S., moving beyond traditional sponsorships into…
Worth it if you follow professional tennis, care about wealth inequality in sports, or enjoy investigative reporting on hidden power structures in American institutions.
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