Where does the cultural obsession with larger-than-life athletes come from? In this two-parter, our intrepid host dives into the life of a man you've probably never heard of, yet someone who was instrumental in creating the image of the modern celebrity-athlete: George Wagner. But the world knew him as "Gorgeous George."

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In which our intrepid host takes another look at the story behind the supposed boxing trailblazer, Jackie Tonawanda.

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In this wild tale, our intrepid host dives into the story of one Jackie Tonawanda, a trailblazer in the sport of boxing whose story contains a staggering twist.

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Happy Holidays, Surrealists!

In this bonus episode (and on this spookiest of days), our intrepid host dives into the story of a hotel that just might have it in for the poor Major League Baseball players who dare to book a room there...

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In the season finale of Surreal Sports Stories, our intrepid host dives into the aftermath of the 2024 Olympic Games, and Imane Khelif's quest for justice after weathering a storm of hate. Also, our host lets loose on an author he once admired.

Our intrepid host dives into the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, and the hurricane of hate that nearly overtook Imane Khelif.

Who is Imane Khelif? Our intrepid host does a deep dive into the woman at the center of the storm, tracing back to her roots growing up in Algeria, her dreams of becoming an Olympic boxer, and the long road she took to get there. In addition, we learn about the infamous medical situation that originally put Imane Khelif in the crosshairs of the IBA, and its extremely controversial nature.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine doesn't just create seismic tremors in the world of international geopolitics, it also causes a massive earthquake in the world of international boxing. Infighting amongst the IBA, separatist organizations jockeying for power...all take place in the backdrop of a young fighter's quest for Olympic immortality, until a shocking turn of events.

In order to know the exactitudes of how Imane Khelif became the victim of a conspiracy both greater and pettier than her, it's important to know the backstory of the main players. In this episode, our intrepid host dives into the Olympic history of the main nation that might've had an axe to grind with Imane Khelif: Russia.

The biggest sports story of 2024 deserves more than just a few episodes, because it's a bigger story than of just one boxer. It's a story of trials, tribulations, corruption, hate, love, sport, and courage. For the season finale of Surreal Sports Stories, our intrepid host tackles the story of Imane Khelif, Olympian.

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