{"podcast":{"title":"Daily Sports History","slug":"daily-sports-history-6690798","podcast_index_feed_id":6690798,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5997179/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://dailysportshistory.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7f8a5015c3e557d4a0edde7ca0edcfb5.jpg","author":"Ethan Reese","episode_count":595,"summary":"The Stories Behind Your Favorite Games Discover the incredible moments that shaped sports forever – in just 10 minutes a day. Behind every legendary game, record-breaking performance, and championship victory lies an untold story that will change how you watch sports forever. Host Ethan Reese, former college coach with 20+ years studying sports history, reveals the fascinating backstories, dramatic turning points, and forgotten heroes that made sports what it is today. What you’ll discover: • The clutch moments that defined championships • Underdog stories that inspired generations • Game-changing innovations that revolutionized sports • Rivalries that captivated the world • Record-breaking performances and the athletes behind them • Scandals and controversies that rocked the sports world From football’s most impossible comebacks to baseball’s curse-breaking seasons, from basketball’s dynasty builders to hockey’s overtime thrillers – every episode delivers a complete story in under 10 minutes. Perfect for: • Sports fans who love the drama behind the game • Anyone curious about how sports legends were made • Commuters wanting engaging, quick content • Fans looking to deepen their a…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T14:17:16.405378+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-sports-history-6690798"},"episode":{"title":"Was Michael Jordan Sick? “The Flu Game”","slug":"was-michael-jordan-sick-the-flu-game","published_at":"2026-06-11T08:12:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-sports-history-6690798/was-michael-jordan-sick-the-flu-game","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-sports-history-6690798","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-michael-jordan-sick-the-flu-game--72474020","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72474020/6_11_1.mp3","summary":"On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan delivered one of the most iconic performances in NBA history—Game 5 of the Finals, forever known as “The Flu Game.” Battling severe illness, Jordan scored 38 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a crucial 90-88 win over the Utah Jazz, breaking the series tie and setting the stage for another Bulls championship. This episode dives deep into the drama, key moments, and lasting legacy of that unforgettable night, featuring behind-the-scenes details, clutch stats, and the myth versus reality of Jordan’s illness. Relive the courage, the rivalry, and the willpower that made this game legendary.","meta_description":"On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan delivered one of the most iconic performances in NBA history—Game 5 of the Finals, forever known as “The Flu Game.” Battl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":614,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/daily-sports-history-6690798/episodes/was-michael-jordan-sick-the-flu-game/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-sports-history-6690798/was-michael-jordan-sick-the-flu-game.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}