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Discover how VJ Edgecombe went from an unranked kid in Bimini to a top-5 NBA prospect and international star in just 18 months. ALEX: In the spring of 2022, if you looked at any major scouting list for high school...

From a legendary 3-on-5 college game to outdueling NBA superstars, explore the high-octane career of Collin Sexton and his impact on the league's trade history. [INTRO] ALEX: Imagine you’re playing a high-stakes college...

Discover how a Jewish 'gunslinger' from the JUCO ranks became an icon at BYU, leading a top-10 resurgence and a legendary rivalry comeback. ALEX: Imagine you are a practicing Reform Jew from Southern California. You...

Santos FC faces its 114th season, balancing a massive debt, a stadium rebuild, and the possible homecoming of Neymar Jr. in a high-stakes reconstruction. ALEX: Imagine the most sacred ground in football. A place where...

Explore how the gore-filled sequel Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem killed a crossover franchise and became a legendary lesson in bad cinematography. ALEX: In 2007, 20th Century Fox released a film so dark that audiences...

Explore the history of Major League Baseball, from the Black Sox scandal and Jackie Robinson to the analytics revolution and pitch clocks. ALEX: In 1919, eight players for the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing...

Discover how Frances Tiafoe rose from sleeping at a tennis center to becoming one of the world's top-ranked tennis stars. A true underdog story. ALEX: Imagine you’re a five-year-old kid living in a maintenance shed at a...

Discover how Billy Crystal went from a jazz-fueled childhood to redefining the Oscars and the modern romantic comedy. A deep dive into a five-decade comedy titan. ALEX: On his 60th birthday, Billy Crystal didn’t just...

Discover how Big Brother 16's 'Timebomb' theme led to record-breaking prizes, a dramatic wall-scaling escape, and the ultimate test of the social experiment. ALEX: Imagine you’ve just spent weeks auditioning for the...

Discover how the Lakers transformed from a struggling Midwest team into a Hollywood powerhouse defined by superstars, Showtime, and seventeen championships. ALEX: Imagine buying a bankrupt basketball team for just...

Alex and Jordan investigate the strange case of 'Lena,' the Dragon Ball character who simply does not exist. A deep dive into internet myths and canon. ALEX: Imagine you’re browsing a library of every character ever...

Explore the 126-mile line between Guatemala and El Salvador, where colonial ghosts meet modern smugglers and a 'Peace River' divides a shared history. ALEX: If you stand on the banks of the Río Paz, you’re looking at a...

Explore the evolution of the politician, from ancient Greek orators to modern social media masters, and the eternal struggle between service and self-interest. ALEX: If you look at the approval ratings for the U.S...

Discover how the Denver Broncos went from burning their own uniforms to becoming an NFL dynasty defined by legendary QBs and the 'No-Fly Zone' defense. ALEX: In 1962, the Denver Broncos gathered their fans for a massive...

From Akron prodigy to NBA scoring king, explore how LeBron James built a billion-dollar empire and redefined the modern athlete. [INTRO] ALEX: In February 2002, a high school junior appeared on the cover of Sports...