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Sully: The Podcast

Author: Michael Foley

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Host Michael Foley tells the story of boxer John L. Sullivan, America's first celebrity athlete, and gives historical context for boxing in the 1880's.
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Ep 10: Gentleman Jim

Ep 10: Gentleman Jim

2019-07-1218:28

Sullivan takes on one last challenger and befriends Theodore Roosevelt.
Ep 9: Jake Kilrain

Ep 9: Jake Kilrain

2019-07-0517:47

Sullivan meets Nellie Bly and Bat Masterson as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career.
Sullivan reaches his zenith as Charlie Mitchell clamors for another shot at the title.
Sullivan fights a series of new challengers, as well as the law, as his personal life falls apart.
Ep 6: The Grand Tour

Ep 6: The Grand Tour

2019-06-1408:42

Sullivan goes on a coast-to-coast tour of the United States.
Ep 5: Herbert Slade

Ep 5: Herbert Slade

2019-06-0709:33

Sullivan plays a little baseball and fights a New Zealand giant.
Ep 4: Charlie Mitchell

Ep 4: Charlie Mitchell

2019-05-3111:56

John L Sullivan defends his title, and begins an alcoholic spiral.
Ep 3: Paddy Ryan

Ep 3: Paddy Ryan

2019-05-2413:27

John L Sullivan fights Paddy Ryan for the first world championship, and the President of the United States is assassinated.
John L Sullivan becomes a sensation as he goes on tour, overcoming the obstacles of being an Irish-American in the 19th century.
Ep 1: John Flood

Ep 1: John Flood

2019-05-1013:20

Up-and-coming boxer John L Sullivan sets out to make a name for himself with a May 1881 fight, as sports journalism first begins to take off.
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