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**Stick to Pods**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 5: Mexican Bobsled Team Feb 21, 2018

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

Episode 4: Women in the Negro Leagues Feb 14, 2018

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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 3: Margaret Bergmann Lambert Jan 31, 2018

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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 2: Althea Gibson Jan 24, 2018

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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 1: The Rooney Rule Jan 17, 2018

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In Stick to Pods' first episode, Julie delves into the history and future of the NFL's Rooney Rule, with help from ESPN's Howard Bryant (@hbryant42).

Episode 0 - Welcome to Stick to Pods Jan 15, 2018

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Welcome to Stick to Pods, a new podcast where Julie DiCaro and a guest take a deep dive into a single issue in the world of sports.

Part history lesson, part interview, all fun.