https://simplecast.com Every week, we dive deep into the greatest upsets, scandals, and shocking moments that changed sports history forever. From David vs. Goliath victories to behind-the-scenes drama that rocked entire leagues, these are the stories that remind us why we love the beautiful chaos of competition. en Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:07:27 +0000 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:07:37 +0000 https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/96a10b54-3566-4ae1-87fd-fd8bff7bd182/85beefd1-6c4c-48fa-883f-64e64b16af5c/3000x3000/the-20upset-20files.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com episodic Every week, we dive deep into the greatest upsets, scandals, and shocking moments that changed sports history forever. From David vs. Goliath victories to behind-the-scenes drama that rocked entire leagues, these are the stories that remind us why we love the beautiful chaos of competition. Podcaster false https://feeds.simplecast.com/RblsssQ6 Podcaster Booking@podgo.io 9a69794c-846f-4ff7-a4a4-98acc6a66f0e Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:07:27 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-was-never-about-hockey-qdS2oPPM The Miracle on Ice Was Never About Hockey Podcaster 00:28:44 February 22, 1980. A group of American college kids skated onto a sheet of ice in Lake Placid and beat the most dominant sports machine the world had ever seen — not just in a game, but in a cultural cold war that had been building for decades. This is the story of Herb Brooks, the man who got cut from the 1960 gold medal team and spent twenty years turning that wound into a weapon. February 22, 1980. A group of American college kids skated onto a sheet of ice in Lake Placid and beat the most dominant sports machine the world had ever seen — not just in a game, but in a cultural cold war that had been building for decades. This is the story of Herb Brooks, the man who got cut from the 1960 gold medal team and spent twenty years turning that wound into a weapon. false full 66 50c3f8b6-2145-47a1-a43a-e74af08f950c Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:13:19 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/buster-douglas-woke-up-and-chose-violence-QtQ0LDlA Buster Douglas Woke Up and Chose Violence Podcaster 00:24:41 On February 11, 1990, James 'Buster' Douglas walked into a Tokyo arena as a 42-to-1 underdog and did something the entire world — including his own promoter — refused to believe was possible: he knocked out Mike Tyson. But the real story isn't the punch that ended it — it's the grief, the spite, and the one phone call from his dying mother that rewired everything inside him. On February 11, 1990, James 'Buster' Douglas walked into a Tokyo arena as a 42-to-1 underdog and did something the entire world — including his own promoter — refused to believe was possible: he knocked out Mike Tyson. But the real story isn't the punch that ended it — it's the grief, the spite, and the one phone call from his dying mother that rewired everything inside him. false full 65 6843a7c0-b045-4035-a864-48f8f9206dcf Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:29:14 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-was-never-supposed-to-happen-twice-rqW09f2A The Miracle on Ice Was Never Supposed to Happen Twice Podcaster 00:27:14 Everyone knows the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team beat the Soviets — but almost nobody talks about what happened in the locker room 72 hours before that game, when the same Soviet squad dismantled those same Americans 10-3 in an exhibition match and left them looking like children. This week, we dig into the psychological alchemy of Herb Brooks, a man so ruthless his own players hated him — and how that hatred became the most unlikely fuel in sports history. Everyone knows the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team beat the Soviets — but almost nobody talks about what happened in the locker room 72 hours before that game, when the same Soviet squad dismantled those same Americans 10-3 in an exhibition match and left them looking like children. This week, we dig into the psychological alchemy of Herb Brooks, a man so ruthless his own players hated him — and how that hatred became the most unlikely fuel in sports history. false full 64 f2efea20-c421-4562-9c01-94468e70ae56 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:27:47 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horse-that-broke-the-bookies-and-buried-a-king-bqfQh3Zb The Horse That Broke the Bookies and Buried a King Podcaster 00:23:26 In 1967, a 100-to-1 long shot named Foinavon stumbled through the most chaotic moment in Grand National history while every other horse in the race piled into catastrophe — and somehow walked away with the trophy. But this isn't just a story about a horse; it's about the stable hand who believed in him when nobody else did, the gamblers who lost fortunes in seconds, and what it means when the universe hands a miracle to the least likely recipient in the room. Last episode we asked whether the Miracle on Ice was really a miracle — this week, we found one that might actually qualify. In 1967, a 100-to-1 long shot named Foinavon stumbled through the most chaotic moment in Grand National history while every other horse in the race piled into catastrophe — and somehow walked away with the trophy. But this isn't just a story about a horse; it's about the stable hand who believed in him when nobody else did, the gamblers who lost fortunes in seconds, and what it means when the universe hands a miracle to the least likely recipient in the room. Last episode we asked whether the Miracle on Ice was really a miracle — this week, we found one that might actually qualify. false full 63 27515959-fcef-4e6b-93dd-a816a074a9c9 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:23:59 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-referee-the-miracle-and-the-silence-after-zuGgwQaT The Referee, the Miracle, and the Silence After Podcaster 00:28:43 In 1980, a group of American college kids beat the Soviet Union — the most dominant hockey machine ever assembled — and the world called it a miracle. But the real story isn't the goal, the game, or even Herb Brooks; it's what happened in the locker room before the puck ever dropped, and why the man who built that team spent the rest of his life unable to fully celebrate it. This week, we go deeper than the highlight reel into the psychology of manufactured belief, the weight of being someone else's symbol, and whether the Miracle on Ice was really an upset at all — or the most meticulously engineered moment in sports history. In 1980, a group of American college kids beat the Soviet Union — the most dominant hockey machine ever assembled — and the world called it a miracle. But the real story isn't the goal, the game, or even Herb Brooks; it's what happened in the locker room before the puck ever dropped, and why the man who built that team spent the rest of his life unable to fully celebrate it. This week, we go deeper than the highlight reel into the psychology of manufactured belief, the weight of being someone else's symbol, and whether the Miracle on Ice was really an upset at all — or the most meticulously engineered moment in sports history. false full 62 182f4949-6e7b-4ffb-adf2-45bd5c6c5e76 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 07:59:52 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-night-france-forgot-how-to-be-france-ocdtKVYi The Night France Forgot How to Be France Podcaster 00:27:33 In the 2002 World Cup, the defending champions — arguably the greatest national team ever assembled — arrived in South Korea and Japan with Zidane, Henry, and a squad so loaded the tournament felt like a formality. They didn't score a single goal. They went home before the knockout rounds had even started. In the 2002 World Cup, the defending champions — arguably the greatest national team ever assembled — arrived in South Korea and Japan with Zidane, Henry, and a squad so loaded the tournament felt like a formality. They didn't score a single goal. They went home before the knockout rounds had even started. false full 61 9009ac46-728c-4e3e-9e8c-0507d8cabe6a Tue, 7 Jul 2026 07:57:25 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/buster-douglas-wasnt-supposed-to-survive-round-one-4gRqV7Ju Buster Douglas Wasn't Supposed to Survive Round One Podcaster 00:28:28 On February 11, 1990, a man grieving his mother, abandoned by his trainer, and given 42-to-1 odds walked into a Tokyo arena and did the impossible — he knocked out Mike Tyson. But the story everyone knows skips the part that actually matters: the 38 days before the fight, when James 'Buster' Douglas decided, for the first time in his life, that he was worth betting on. On February 11, 1990, a man grieving his mother, abandoned by his trainer, and given 42-to-1 odds walked into a Tokyo arena and did the impossible — he knocked out Mike Tyson. But the story everyone knows skips the part that actually matters: the 38 days before the fight, when James 'Buster' Douglas decided, for the first time in his life, that he was worth betting on. false full 60 42ee9ac9-e195-44d7-b24b-6c7beab2fb48 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 08:05:12 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-was-a-lie-and-thats-what-makes-it-greater-1L2qMSpp The Miracle on Ice Was a Lie (And That's What Makes It Greater) Podcaster 00:29:39 Everyone thinks they know the story: scrappy American kids, the evil Soviet machine, one magic night in Lake Placid. But the real story of February 22, 1980 is stranger, darker, and far more human than the legend allows — a tale of a coach who psychologically dismantled his own players to rebuild them into something impossible, a Soviet team quietly fracturing under the weight of its own mythology, and why the moment America needed most almost never happened. We're not here to polish the gold. We're here to find the blood underneath it. Everyone thinks they know the story: scrappy American kids, the evil Soviet machine, one magic night in Lake Placid. But the real story of February 22, 1980 is stranger, darker, and far more human than the legend allows — a tale of a coach who psychologically dismantled his own players to rebuild them into something impossible, a Soviet team quietly fracturing under the weight of its own mythology, and why the moment America needed most almost never happened. We're not here to polish the gold. We're here to find the blood underneath it. false full 59 b372db8c-13e8-41df-beb1-9b0b64b76a62 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 07:49:14 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-night-buster-douglas-walked-into-hell-and-knocked-god-out-HMSHXnYn The Night Buster Douglas Walked Into Hell and Knocked God Out Podcaster 00:27:16 On February 11, 1990, James 'Buster' Douglas stepped into a Tokyo ring as a 42-to-1 underdog against an invincible Mike Tyson — a man who hadn't just been beating opponents, he'd been erasing them. What the record books call the greatest upset in boxing history was actually something far stranger: a grief-soaked, almost suicidal act of love from a man who had every reason to quit, and absolutely nothing left to lose. On February 11, 1990, James 'Buster' Douglas stepped into a Tokyo ring as a 42-to-1 underdog against an invincible Mike Tyson — a man who hadn't just been beating opponents, he'd been erasing them. What the record books call the greatest upset in boxing history was actually something far stranger: a grief-soaked, almost suicidal act of love from a man who had every reason to quit, and absolutely nothing left to lose. false full 58 fd1932b6-1cb0-4991-94bb-e4227e7347ae Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:09:50 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horse-that-was-too-fast-to-be-real-the-secretariat-conspiracy-nobody-talks-about-hA25Sd5_ The Horse That Was Too Fast to Be Real: The Secretariat Conspiracy Nobody Talks About Podcaster 00:29:26 In 1973, a chestnut thoroughbred didn't just win the Triple Crown — he shattered records so absurd that some people refused to believe a horse could do it clean. We go beyond the iconic Belmont stretch run to uncover the whisper campaigns, the heart that was literally twice the normal size, and what it means when something performs so perfectly that the world assumes it must be cheating. This is the story of the greatest upset in racing history — except Secretariat was supposed to win, and he still broke everyone's brain. In 1973, a chestnut thoroughbred didn't just win the Triple Crown — he shattered records so absurd that some people refused to believe a horse could do it clean. We go beyond the iconic Belmont stretch run to uncover the whisper campaigns, the heart that was literally twice the normal size, and what it means when something performs so perfectly that the world assumes it must be cheating. This is the story of the greatest upset in racing history — except Secretariat was supposed to win, and he still broke everyone's brain. false full 57 dde171ec-1cb5-41f3-9435-27c94a8f5862 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:08:53 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-referee-who-stole-a-championship-the-1972-olympic-basketball-scandal-nobody-was-supposed-to-remember-1BZf_TSe The Referee Who Stole a Championship: The 1972 Olympic Basketball Scandal Nobody Was Supposed to Remember Podcaster 00:29:10 With three seconds on the clock, the United States men's basketball team thought they'd won gold — twice. What happened next was a theft witnessed by the entire world, a Soviet victory that may have been handed to them by a single man with a stopwatch and an agenda, and a team of American players so furious they voted unanimously to refuse their silver medals — a protest that still stands today. This is the story of the most disputed ending in Olympic history, the back-room chaos that made it possible, and the 12 men who chose defiance over consolation. With three seconds on the clock, the United States men's basketball team thought they'd won gold — twice. What happened next was a theft witnessed by the entire world, a Soviet victory that may have been handed to them by a single man with a stopwatch and an agenda, and a team of American players so furious they voted unanimously to refuse their silver medals — a protest that still stands today. This is the story of the most disputed ending in Olympic history, the back-room chaos that made it possible, and the 12 men who chose defiance over consolation. false full 56 35b1a016-aec1-491d-b670-8fa315d054b2 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:15:15 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-they-buried-how-the-1980-us-olympic-hockey-team-almost-never-happened-QsZ34_JC The Miracle They Buried: How the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Almost Never Happened Podcaster 00:32:44 Everyone knows the goal. Everyone knows the scoreboard. But nobody talks about the three months of psychological warfare, near-mutinies, and one coach's borderline-cruel experiment that turned a group of college kids into the most unlikely champions in American sports history — and why the real miracle happened long before the puck dropped against the Soviets. Everyone knows the goal. Everyone knows the scoreboard. But nobody talks about the three months of psychological warfare, near-mutinies, and one coach's borderline-cruel experiment that turned a group of college kids into the most unlikely champions in American sports history — and why the real miracle happened long before the puck dropped against the Soviets. false full 55 f482923c-b564-40c8-836e-b1326164b7f7 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:50:09 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unraveling-how-tenniss-greatest-champion-became-its-most-hated-villain-4uHjzIbh The Unraveling: How Tennis's Greatest Champion Became Its Most Hated Villain Podcaster 00:17:28 Before he was the beloved elder statesman of tennis, John McEnroe was public enemy number one—a tantrum-throwing bad boy who nearly got himself banned from the sport he dominated. This is the story of how the most naturally gifted player of his generation almost destroyed his own career with rage, and how that rage might have been exactly what made him unstoppable. Before he was the beloved elder statesman of tennis, John McEnroe was public enemy number one—a tantrum-throwing bad boy who nearly got himself banned from the sport he dominated. This is the story of how the most naturally gifted player of his generation almost destroyed his own career with rage, and how that rage might have been exactly what made him unstoppable. false full 54 8b4efb9d-bd1f-4a42-88fb-c460493f853e Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:53:07 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-that-almost-wasnt-0Znyo883 The Miracle on Ice That Almost Wasn't Podcaster 00:16:33 Everyone knows the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team beating the Soviets—but what if we told you the real upset happened weeks before Lake Placid even began? We dive into the chaotic, nearly catastrophic lead-up that almost derailed the most celebrated underdog story in American sports history. Everyone knows the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team beating the Soviets—but what if we told you the real upset happened weeks before Lake Placid even began? We dive into the chaotic, nearly catastrophic lead-up that almost derailed the most celebrated underdog story in American sports history. false full 53 300a1bdc-d871-494d-b275-89aaeb93a9e4 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:09:08 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/when-thunder-struck-twice-Xnj0nCtj When Thunder Struck Twice Podcaster 00:20:17 In 2016, the Golden State Warriors had the best regular season record in NBA history—then lost it all to LeBron James and a Cleveland team that hadn't won anything in 52 years. This is the story of how a city's curse became a king's coronation, and why sometimes the most inevitable team is the one destined to fall. In 2016, the Golden State Warriors had the best regular season record in NBA history—then lost it all to LeBron James and a Cleveland team that hadn't won anything in 52 years. This is the story of how a city's curse became a king's coronation, and why sometimes the most inevitable team is the one destined to fall. false full 52 862eb512-92af-48c7-addb-77d898680bae Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:01:18 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-that-wouldnt-break-phTmKr3m-DRPnnDpk The Ice That Wouldn't Break Podcaster 00:17:21 In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids faced the seemingly invincible Soviet hockey machine at Lake Placid. But the real story isn't just about the upset—it's about how 20 young men carried the weight of a Cold War on their skates and somehow made magic out of madness. In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids faced the seemingly invincible Soviet hockey machine at Lake Placid. But the real story isn't just about the upset—it's about how 20 young men carried the weight of a Cold War on their skates and somehow made magic out of madness. false full 51 29477050-6dc2-4f09-84fe-2b464edbdfc2 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:57:11 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-phantom-punch-that-shattered-boxing-5aLlARRR The Phantom Punch That Shattered Boxing Podcaster 00:17:00 In 1965, a fight that lasted barely two minutes destroyed the credibility of an entire sport and turned America's most feared heavyweight into its most hated man. We dive into the toxic brew of organized crime, racial politics, and media manipulation that turned Sonny Liston vs. Muhammad Ali II into boxing's greatest controversy—and explore how one invisible punch created an upset that nobody could see but everyone felt. In 1965, a fight that lasted barely two minutes destroyed the credibility of an entire sport and turned America's most feared heavyweight into its most hated man. We dive into the toxic brew of organized crime, racial politics, and media manipulation that turned Sonny Liston vs. Muhammad Ali II into boxing's greatest controversy—and explore how one invisible punch created an upset that nobody could see but everyone felt. false full 50 191e5105-ff6e-4e8c-9794-554d9929fecb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:46:27 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-miracle-that-almost-wasnt-8X9bW9GX The Ice Miracle That Almost Wasn't Podcaster 00:16:21 The 1980 US Olympic hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Union is legendary - but the real story isn't what happened on the ice in Lake Placid. It's about a college coach who nearly quit, players who hated each other's guts, and a team meeting 48 hours before the game that changed everything. The 1980 US Olympic hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Union is legendary - but the real story isn't what happened on the ice in Lake Placid. It's about a college coach who nearly quit, players who hated each other's guts, and a team meeting 48 hours before the game that changed everything. false full 49 923dc440-2e1e-4c9c-96fe-5f5f9912fc11 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 06:52:16 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fighter-who-beat-god-G40XbVUf The Fighter Who Beat God Podcaster 00:13:07 In 1990, a 42-to-1 underdog named Buster Douglas didn't just beat Mike Tyson—he shattered the myth of invincibility itself. This is the story of one punch that changed everything, the bizarre referee controversy that almost stole it away, and how sometimes the most impossible victories happen when we're fighting for something bigger than ourselves. In 1990, a 42-to-1 underdog named Buster Douglas didn't just beat Mike Tyson—he shattered the myth of invincibility itself. This is the story of one punch that changed everything, the bizarre referee controversy that almost stole it away, and how sometimes the most impossible victories happen when we're fighting for something bigger than ourselves. false full 48 8bcb1c2a-661d-4823-a77e-c347e1c84ae9 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 06:50:41 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-was-just-the-beginning-hFAvEfgX-Ty4CsOY0 The Miracle on Ice Was Just the Beginning Podcaster 00:16:51 Everyone knows about the 1980 U.S. hockey team beating the Soviets, but the real story is what happened in the locker room after—and why the game that truly mattered almost never happened. We dive into the forgotten 48 hours that turned college kids into legends and revealed the thin line between miracle and disaster. Everyone knows about the 1980 U.S. hockey team beating the Soviets, but the real story is what happened in the locker room after—and why the game that truly mattered almost never happened. We dive into the forgotten 48 hours that turned college kids into legends and revealed the thin line between miracle and disaster. false full 47 6a612f3b-5a9d-4d86-8e95-072ba41747cd Sun, 7 Jun 2026 06:39:23 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-prophet-of-upset-UUVNsrBR The Prophet of Upset Podcaster 00:18:05 In 1985, a 17-year-old German kid with a wooden racket shocked the tennis world by defeating the seemingly invincible Martina Navratilova at Wimbledon. But Boris Becker's triumph wasn't just about tennis—it was about a teenager who visualized victory so intensely that he made the impossible inevitable. In 1985, a 17-year-old German kid with a wooden racket shocked the tennis world by defeating the seemingly invincible Martina Navratilova at Wimbledon. But Boris Becker's triumph wasn't just about tennis—it was about a teenager who visualized victory so intensely that he made the impossible inevitable. false full 46 08a03c31-27af-4096-a6c2-0aab60ee903d Sat, 6 Jun 2026 06:46:12 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-palace-revolt-cfXjxZP0 The Ice Palace Revolt Podcaster 00:21:59 In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids did the impossible—they beat the Soviet hockey machine at their own game. But the real story isn't about hockey; it's about a nation desperate for hope, a coach who understood the psychology of belief, and how twenty young men became the focal point for an entire country's identity crisis. In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids did the impossible—they beat the Soviet hockey machine at their own game. But the real story isn't about hockey; it's about a nation desperate for hope, a coach who understood the psychology of belief, and how twenty young men became the focal point for an entire country's identity crisis. false full 45 2860814e-11ac-4fec-beb0-2851c83b6a94 Fri, 5 Jun 2026 06:50:12 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ghost-who-broke-boxing-QG7FXL1d The Ghost Who Broke Boxing Podcaster 00:19:02 In 1990, a 42-to-1 longshot named Buster Douglas walked into a Tokyo ring and did the impossible—he knocked out 'invincible' Mike Tyson with a single devastating uppercut. But the real story isn't just about one punch; it's about a grieving son fighting through his darkest hour to deliver the most shocking 37 seconds in sports history. In 1990, a 42-to-1 longshot named Buster Douglas walked into a Tokyo ring and did the impossible—he knocked out 'invincible' Mike Tyson with a single devastating uppercut. But the real story isn't just about one punch; it's about a grieving son fighting through his darkest hour to deliver the most shocking 37 seconds in sports history. false full 44 c8576ff6-d98d-4a41-9163-645bde2da7dc Thu, 4 Jun 2026 06:54:34 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-that-never-should-have-happened-0TLtoYzF The Miracle That Never Should Have Happened Podcaster 00:16:31 In 1980, a ragtag group of college kids faced the Soviet hockey machine—a team that hadn't lost an Olympic game in 12 years. What happened next wasn't just the greatest upset in sports history; it was the moment when belief became more powerful than talent, and when 20 young Americans proved that impossible is just another word for inevitable. In 1980, a ragtag group of college kids faced the Soviet hockey machine—a team that hadn't lost an Olympic game in 12 years. What happened next wasn't just the greatest upset in sports history; it was the moment when belief became more powerful than talent, and when 20 young Americans proved that impossible is just another word for inevitable. false full 43 28743cf6-5e49-4d52-90ef-cdf895478d4a Wed, 3 Jun 2026 06:46:08 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-goddess-who-shattered-on-live-tv-gKryv4vo The Ice Goddess Who Shattered on Live TV Podcaster 00:16:24 Nancy Kerrigan was America's ice princess, destined for Olympic gold until a metal baton to the knee changed everything. But what if the attack that was meant to destroy her actually created the most dramatic and psychologically twisted rivalry in sports history? Nancy Kerrigan was America's ice princess, destined for Olympic gold until a metal baton to the knee changed everything. But what if the attack that was meant to destroy her actually created the most dramatic and psychologically twisted rivalry in sports history? false full 42 52749c98-8d1a-4eaa-8301-8df2018c6c39 Tue, 2 Jun 2026 07:01:11 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-phantom-punch-that-shook-the-world-hXnmF5kh The Phantom Punch That Shook the World Podcaster 00:24:25 In 1965, Sonny Liston went down from what looked like a feather tap from Muhammad Ali in the first round of their rematch in Lewiston, Maine. Was it a phantom punch, a dive, or something far more sinister involving the mob, death threats, and a young champion fighting for his life both inside and outside the ring? In 1965, Sonny Liston went down from what looked like a feather tap from Muhammad Ali in the first round of their rematch in Lewiston, Maine. Was it a phantom punch, a dive, or something far more sinister involving the mob, death threats, and a young champion fighting for his life both inside and outside the ring? false full 41 687edef5-78bb-47e0-bacb-77f1f1aa76cd Mon, 1 Jun 2026 06:49:03 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-capades-of-hell-uFiyXQLz The Ice Capades of Hell Podcaster 00:20:34 February 22, 1980. A ragtag team of American college kids faced the seemingly invincible Soviet hockey machine at Lake Placid, in what sports announcer Al Michaels would immortalize with four words that still give us chills. But the real story isn't just about beating the Soviets—it's about what happened in the locker room beforehand, the coach who broke his players down to build them back up, and how 20 kids from small-town America pulled off what many still call the greatest upset in sports history. February 22, 1980. A ragtag team of American college kids faced the seemingly invincible Soviet hockey machine at Lake Placid, in what sports announcer Al Michaels would immortalize with four words that still give us chills. But the real story isn't just about beating the Soviets—it's about what happened in the locker room beforehand, the coach who broke his players down to build them back up, and how 20 kids from small-town America pulled off what many still call the greatest upset in sports history. false full 40 82c51eeb-4ad2-4695-9d93-f251f8cba8ee Sun, 31 May 2026 06:44:59 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-greatest-heist-in-tennis-history-UTB2eZnN The Greatest Heist in Tennis History Podcaster 00:19:21 In 2009, Robin Soderling wasn't just ranked 23rd in the world—he was a walking punchline who'd never beaten a top-10 player on clay. Then he walked onto Court Philippe Chatrier and did the impossible: he ended Rafael Nadal's 31-match winning streak at the French Open, shattering the most dominant force tennis had ever seen on clay. In 2009, Robin Soderling wasn't just ranked 23rd in the world—he was a walking punchline who'd never beaten a top-10 player on clay. Then he walked onto Court Philippe Chatrier and did the impossible: he ended Rafael Nadal's 31-match winning streak at the French Open, shattering the most dominant force tennis had ever seen on clay. false full 39 30b468da-026c-463d-b172-8b8d8b623124 Sat, 30 May 2026 06:41:24 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-had-a-sequel-jSQI76sC The Miracle on Ice Had a Sequel Podcaster 00:19:10 Everyone knows about the 1980 U.S. hockey team beating the Soviets. But what happened when those same Russians faced another impossible upset just eight years later? We dive into the Calgary Olympics, where a rag-tag Finnish team pulled off hockey's forgotten miracle against the sport's greatest dynasty. Everyone knows about the 1980 U.S. hockey team beating the Soviets. But what happened when those same Russians faced another impossible upset just eight years later? We dive into the Calgary Olympics, where a rag-tag Finnish team pulled off hockey's forgotten miracle against the sport's greatest dynasty. false full 38 24bc6248-3ee1-4f84-a584-0d90dc39bfe0 Fri, 29 May 2026 06:41:40 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-night-leicester-city-broke-football-8FBlAKXz The Night Leicester City Broke Football Podcaster 00:17:18 In 2016, Leicester City pulled off what statisticians called a 5,000-to-1 impossibility—winning the Premier League after nearly falling out of professional football entirely. But the real story isn't about tactics or luck; it's about how a team of misfits and rejects discovered they could rewrite the rules of an entire sport, one impossible match at a time. In 2016, Leicester City pulled off what statisticians called a 5,000-to-1 impossibility—winning the Premier League after nearly falling out of professional football entirely. But the real story isn't about tactics or luck; it's about how a team of misfits and rejects discovered they could rewrite the rules of an entire sport, one impossible match at a time. false full 37 75002cd0-87ff-41bf-a3c7-cc20ecb8cf20 Thu, 28 May 2026 06:41:39 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-was-just-the-beginning-_CPnphkE-azNtp7rr The Miracle on Ice Was Just the Beginning Podcaster 00:14:56 February 22, 1980: A ragtag group of American college kids did the impossible against the Soviet hockey machine. But the real story isn't the goal that shocked the world—it's what happened in the 48 hours after, when heroes had to become human again and face a pressure no one saw coming. February 22, 1980: A ragtag group of American college kids did the impossible against the Soviet hockey machine. But the real story isn't the goal that shocked the world—it's what happened in the 48 hours after, when heroes had to become human again and face a pressure no one saw coming. false full 36 e120b008-4d1d-4faf-850a-dc42c2512752 Wed, 27 May 2026 06:36:11 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fall-of-god-when-iron-mikes-armor-cracked-F48HGIUb The Fall of God: When Iron Mike's Armor Cracked Podcaster 00:21:55 In 1990, Mike Tyson was considered invincible—a force of nature who destroyed opponents with terrifying precision. Then a quiet college student named Buster Douglas stepped into a Tokyo ring and shattered the myth of invincibility with one of the most shocking punches in sports history. In 1990, Mike Tyson was considered invincible—a force of nature who destroyed opponents with terrifying precision. Then a quiet college student named Buster Douglas stepped into a Tokyo ring and shattered the myth of invincibility with one of the most shocking punches in sports history. false full 35 cd3afa40-a29e-48cf-94ca-fee652cd0729 Tue, 26 May 2026 06:31:03 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/when-david-had-skates-the-kids-who-broke-the-soviet-machine-muSVavAd When David Had Skates: The Kids Who Broke the Soviet Machine Podcaster 00:15:36 In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids faced the most dominant hockey dynasty in Olympic history. This isn't just about the Miracle on Ice—it's about how coach Herb Brooks weaponized doubt, turned college rivals into brothers, and convinced a group of 20-year-olds they could topple an empire on frozen water. In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids faced the most dominant hockey dynasty in Olympic history. This isn't just about the Miracle on Ice—it's about how coach Herb Brooks weaponized doubt, turned college rivals into brothers, and convinced a group of 20-year-olds they could topple an empire on frozen water. false full 34 aee78361-f977-4415-a6c0-78005d4d039b Mon, 25 May 2026 06:33:09 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-punch-that-changed-everything-when-lightning-struck-in-tokyo-XClvlpTS The Punch That Changed Everything: When Lightning Struck in Tokyo Podcaster 00:17:00 In 1964, an unknown 22-year-old from Louisville walked into a Tokyo boxing ring as a 7-to-1 underdog against the seemingly invincible Sonny Liston. What happened next didn't just crown a new heavyweight champion—it launched the most magnetic, controversial, and transformative athlete of the 20th century. In 1964, an unknown 22-year-old from Louisville walked into a Tokyo boxing ring as a 7-to-1 underdog against the seemingly invincible Sonny Liston. What happened next didn't just crown a new heavyweight champion—it launched the most magnetic, controversial, and transformative athlete of the 20th century. false full 33 e3d95800-b282-44bc-9cec-6f4f1564e49e Sun, 24 May 2026 06:40:43 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-that-wouldnt-melt-when-amateurs-broke-the-empire-Hi7PcWC7 The Ice That Wouldn't Melt: When Amateurs Broke the Empire Podcaster 00:22:03 In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids faced the Soviet hockey machine—a team that had dominated the sport for decades like a red army on ice. This isn't just about hockey; it's about the moment when belief became reality and 20 young men carried the weight of a nation's dreams on frozen water. In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids faced the Soviet hockey machine—a team that had dominated the sport for decades like a red army on ice. This isn't just about hockey; it's about the moment when belief became reality and 20 young men carried the weight of a nation's dreams on frozen water. false full 32 37bdbe30-9a6f-4147-bfdb-f0b921c28442 Sat, 23 May 2026 06:49:44 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-cursed-crown-when-fear-beat-the-favorites-0uONU_KS The Cursed Crown: When Fear Beat the Favorites Podcaster 00:17:00 In 1990, heavyweight champion Buster Douglas wasn't just fighting Mike Tyson—he was battling his own demons, a rigged system, and the most feared man on the planet. What happened in a Tokyo ring that February night didn't just shock the world; it revealed how terror, not talent, had been boxing's real heavyweight champion. In 1990, heavyweight champion Buster Douglas wasn't just fighting Mike Tyson—he was battling his own demons, a rigged system, and the most feared man on the planet. What happened in a Tokyo ring that February night didn't just shock the world; it revealed how terror, not talent, had been boxing's real heavyweight champion. false full 31 169fceae-11a7-4949-a579-213827acc077 Fri, 22 May 2026 04:36:36 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-that-wasnt-MVK8KGv8 The Miracle on Ice That Wasn't Podcaster 00:15:12 Everyone knows about the 1980 US hockey team, but nobody talks about the greatest upset that almost happened three months later. In April 1980, a ragtag team of college kids and has-beens came within one shot of toppling the Soviet Union's basketball dynasty at the Olympics—and the KGB made sure the world forgot about it. Everyone knows about the 1980 US hockey team, but nobody talks about the greatest upset that almost happened three months later. In April 1980, a ragtag team of college kids and has-beens came within one shot of toppling the Soviet Union's basketball dynasty at the Olympics—and the KGB made sure the world forgot about it. false full 30 6dacd41b-ab9b-4a4a-99aa-4eaa9485e282 Thu, 21 May 2026 06:26:56 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-horse-that-broke-vegas-QhxLNgMf The Horse That Broke Vegas Podcaster 00:23:43 In 1913, a three-legged racehorse named Exterminator shouldn't have even been allowed on the track. Instead, he became the longest-shot Kentucky Derby winner in history and sparked a gambling frenzy that nearly collapsed the betting system. This is the story of the most impossible upset that horse racing tried to forget. In 1913, a three-legged racehorse named Exterminator shouldn't have even been allowed on the track. Instead, he became the longest-shot Kentucky Derby winner in history and sparked a gambling frenzy that nearly collapsed the betting system. This is the story of the most impossible upset that horse racing tried to forget. false full 29 b0ecb75e-3d33-4467-a6ca-8f1b21bd32ef Wed, 20 May 2026 06:39:02 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-was-just-the-beginning-X7AjpFeC The Miracle on Ice Was Just the Beginning Podcaster 00:18:58 Everyone knows the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team beat the Soviets. But the real story isn't that stunning upset—it's what happened 48 hours later when a group of college kids had to face Finland with the weight of an entire nation watching, knowing that without another miracle, Lake Placid would become their greatest regret. Everyone knows the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team beat the Soviets. But the real story isn't that stunning upset—it's what happened 48 hours later when a group of college kids had to face Finland with the weight of an entire nation watching, knowing that without another miracle, Lake Placid would become their greatest regret. false full 28 7be8234f-af0e-4827-b50e-e32ebca7f44e Tue, 12 May 2026 06:36:57 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-punch-that-changed-everything-eitvk5kf-tWaQixIS The Punch That Changed Everything Podcaster 00:19:13 When Buster Douglas knocked out the 'invincible' Mike Tyson in Tokyo, it wasn't just a boxing upset—it was the moment an entire mythology crumbled. We dive into the personal hell Douglas was fighting through, the $42-to-1 odds, and how one man's grief became the weapon that toppled a seemingly unstoppable force. When Buster Douglas knocked out the 'invincible' Mike Tyson in Tokyo, it wasn't just a boxing upset—it was the moment an entire mythology crumbled. We dive into the personal hell Douglas was fighting through, the $42-to-1 odds, and how one man's grief became the weapon that toppled a seemingly unstoppable force. false full 27 47545e0e-efea-4f65-af17-c6743426ec0c Mon, 11 May 2026 06:44:41 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-greatest-team-that-never-was-58wBriWE The Greatest Team That Never Was Podcaster 00:16:33 In 1980, the Soviet Union assembled what many consider the greatest hockey team ever constructed - then watched a group of American college kids tear their dynasty apart in 13 minutes of pure chaos at Lake Placid. This is the story of how the 'Miracle on Ice' wasn't just about hockey, but about the moment an entire empire realized it could bleed. In 1980, the Soviet Union assembled what many consider the greatest hockey team ever constructed - then watched a group of American college kids tear their dynasty apart in 13 minutes of pure chaos at Lake Placid. This is the story of how the 'Miracle on Ice' wasn't just about hockey, but about the moment an entire empire realized it could bleed. false full 26 8dbb59cc-a554-4ce9-929b-616cf48fbece Sun, 10 May 2026 06:26:37 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-punch-that-changed-everything-Ux3dNMjx The Punch That Changed Everything Podcaster 00:16:42 In 1990, a 42-to-1 underdog named Buster Douglas walked into a Tokyo ring to face the most feared, seemingly invincible heavyweight champion in boxing history - Mike Tyson. What happened next didn't just shock the world; it shattered the myth of invincibility and revealed how one moment of perfect chaos can rewrite destiny. In 1990, a 42-to-1 underdog named Buster Douglas walked into a Tokyo ring to face the most feared, seemingly invincible heavyweight champion in boxing history - Mike Tyson. What happened next didn't just shock the world; it shattered the myth of invincibility and revealed how one moment of perfect chaos can rewrite destiny. false full 25 df4e6014-638f-4379-810b-c520e8a52b5f Sat, 9 May 2026 06:21:35 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-that-wouldnt-break-F4t9aRuu The Ice That Wouldn't Break Podcaster 00:14:18 February 22, 1980: A ragtag team of American college kids faced the seemingly invincible Soviet hockey machine at Lake Placid, in a game that transcended sports and became a Cold War battlefield on ice. What happened in those 60 minutes didn't just shock the hockey world—it shattered what an entire nation believed was possible. February 22, 1980: A ragtag team of American college kids faced the seemingly invincible Soviet hockey machine at Lake Placid, in a game that transcended sports and became a Cold War battlefield on ice. What happened in those 60 minutes didn't just shock the hockey world—it shattered what an entire nation believed was possible. false full 24 1880505d-093c-4fbd-a705-a31cb8270d6f Fri, 8 May 2026 06:07:59 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-goalkeeper-who-broke-americas-heart-NmfiFxvH The Goalkeeper Who Broke America's Heart Podcaster 00:17:57 In 1950, a ragtag team of semi-professionals and part-timers pulled off what FIFA called the biggest upset in World Cup history, defeating the mighty United States 1-0. But this wasn't David beating Goliath—this was a team so unknown that British bookmakers offered 500-to-1 odds against them even scoring a goal. In 1950, a ragtag team of semi-professionals and part-timers pulled off what FIFA called the biggest upset in World Cup history, defeating the mighty United States 1-0. But this wasn't David beating Goliath—this was a team so unknown that British bookmakers offered 500-to-1 odds against them even scoring a goal. false full 23 cabad979-6af6-452c-a892-468529e16d94 Thu, 7 May 2026 06:36:52 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-they-tried-to-silence-yxfJ_AwO The Miracle They Tried to Silence Podcaster 00:22:43 In 1973, a tiny all-Black college from Louisiana wasn't supposed to be on the same court as mighty UCLA and their 47-game winning streak. What happened next didn't just end a dynasty—it broke college basketball wide open and forced America to confront what it had been ignoring. In 1973, a tiny all-Black college from Louisiana wasn't supposed to be on the same court as mighty UCLA and their 47-game winning streak. What happened next didn't just end a dynasty—it broke college basketball wide open and forced America to confront what it had been ignoring. false full 22 d583e588-b8e2-40a3-a711-318e57ce8a91 Wed, 6 May 2026 06:21:23 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-weight-of-gold-how-a-broken-heart-made-a-champion-YLd4jBJB The Weight of Gold: How a Broken Heart Made a Champion Podcaster 00:34:27 In 1988, figure skater Elizabeth Manley wasn't even supposed to medal at the Calgary Olympics. Battling depression, family turmoil, and a skating establishment that had written her off, the Canadian underdog delivered the performance of her life on home ice—and nearly stole gold from the sport's biggest superstar. Sometimes the most beautiful victories come from the deepest pain. In 1988, figure skater Elizabeth Manley wasn't even supposed to medal at the Calgary Olympics. Battling depression, family turmoil, and a skating establishment that had written her off, the Canadian underdog delivered the performance of her life on home ice—and nearly stole gold from the sport's biggest superstar. Sometimes the most beautiful victories come from the deepest pain. false full 21 0e1da374-b856-44f3-b4f8-f2cb4c86e447 Tue, 5 May 2026 06:30:38 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-blizzard-that-changed-everything-how-snow-turned-david-into-goliath-WlDh_SLj The Blizzard That Changed Everything: How Snow Turned David Into Goliath Podcaster 00:19:59 In 1987, a freak blizzard buried Denver in three feet of snow and turned the NFL playoffs upside down. When 'The Drive' became impossible and the mighty Cleveland Browns had to abandon everything they knew about football, an entire city discovered that sometimes the weather doesn't just change the game—it rewrites destiny. In 1987, a freak blizzard buried Denver in three feet of snow and turned the NFL playoffs upside down. When 'The Drive' became impossible and the mighty Cleveland Browns had to abandon everything they knew about football, an entire city discovered that sometimes the weather doesn't just change the game—it rewrites destiny. false full 20 173ed0b2-7ca0-49b1-a735-095655a5b791 Mon, 4 May 2026 06:34:40 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-warrior-who-played-on-one-leg-when-michael-jordan-conquered-death-valley-OEdcm0Vj The Warrior Who Played on One Leg: When Michael Jordan Conquered Death Valley Podcaster 00:18:20 June 11, 1997: Food poisoning, a 103-degree fever, and the NBA Finals on the line. Michael Jordan could barely stand, yet somehow delivered one of the most legendary performances in sports history against the Utah Jazz in hostile Salt Lake City. This is the story of 'The Flu Game' - when greatness transcended human limits. June 11, 1997: Food poisoning, a 103-degree fever, and the NBA Finals on the line. Michael Jordan could barely stand, yet somehow delivered one of the most legendary performances in sports history against the Utah Jazz in hostile Salt Lake City. This is the story of 'The Flu Game' - when greatness transcended human limits. false full 19 4abd9ed4-043b-498a-8bf3-09275458fcf1 Sat, 2 May 2026 06:19:59 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-they-couldnt-sell-when-college-kids-made-hockey-history-YrTGMJb8 The Miracle They Couldn't Sell: When College Kids Made Hockey History Podcaster 00:20:00 February 22, 1980. A ragtag collection of American college players stepped onto Olympic ice to face the most dominant hockey machine ever assembled—the Soviet Union. What happened next was so improbable that even Hollywood would've called it unrealistic. February 22, 1980. A ragtag collection of American college players stepped onto Olympic ice to face the most dominant hockey machine ever assembled—the Soviet Union. What happened next was so improbable that even Hollywood would've called it unrealistic. false full 17 c5189420-834c-483d-b292-2eb58d54a866 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:30:46 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-night-muhammad-ali-died-twice-when-superman-bled-in-public-0gqJ4HDO The Night Muhammad Ali Died Twice: When Superman Bled in Public Podcaster 00:17:39 March 31, 1973. Madison Square Garden. The most famous athlete on earth stepped into the ring as a 5-to-1 favorite and walked out broken, his myth shattered by a left hook nobody saw coming. This is the story of how Ken Norton didn't just beat Muhammad Ali—he broke his jaw and broke the spell that made us all believe some people were untouchable. March 31, 1973. Madison Square Garden. The most famous athlete on earth stepped into the ring as a 5-to-1 favorite and walked out broken, his myth shattered by a left hook nobody saw coming. This is the story of how Ken Norton didn't just beat Muhammad Ali—he broke his jaw and broke the spell that made us all believe some people were untouchable. false full 15 9441620c-5771-4ab1-92ab-f78b02a3f2ce Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:31:44 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-they-tried-to-stop-when-college-kids-broke-the-machine-7eectlPn The Miracle They Tried to Stop: When College Kids Broke the Machine Podcaster 00:21:47 In 1980, a ragtag group of American college hockey players didn't just beat the Soviet Union—they shattered the myth of athletic invincibility and gave a wounded nation something to believe in again. But the real story isn't the game everyone remembers; it's how close the entire tournament came to never happening at all, and why some people in power desperately wanted these kids to fail. In 1980, a ragtag group of American college hockey players didn't just beat the Soviet Union—they shattered the myth of athletic invincibility and gave a wounded nation something to believe in again. But the real story isn't the game everyone remembers; it's how close the entire tournament came to never happening at all, and why some people in power desperately wanted these kids to fail. false full 14 8cbacb22-c71d-4c30-b0dd-65c863b08884 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:40:18 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-princess-who-melted-a-nation-when-figure-skating-became-war-YqdlbmFY The Ice Princess Who Melted a Nation: When Figure Skating Became War Podcaster 00:17:23 In 1994, a metal baton to the knee turned two American figure skaters into the most famous enemies in sports history. But the real story of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan isn't about the attack—it's about class, dreams, and how America decides who deserves to be beloved. In 1994, a metal baton to the knee turned two American figure skaters into the most famous enemies in sports history. But the real story of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan isn't about the attack—it's about class, dreams, and how America decides who deserves to be beloved. false full 13 45808c92-82b8-4df7-aea0-b10f2ab45031 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:35:20 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-curse-of-the-comeback-kid-how-winning-everything-nearly-killed-the-greatest-fighter-who-never-lost-kBDDzJf0 The Curse of the Comeback Kid: How Winning Everything Nearly Killed the Greatest Fighter Who Never Lost Podcaster 00:20:38 Rocky Marciano retired undefeated, the only heavyweight champion to walk away on top. But what happens when perfection becomes a prison, and the weight of never losing becomes heavier than any championship belt? This is the story of how being unbeatable nearly broke the man who had everything. Rocky Marciano retired undefeated, the only heavyweight champion to walk away on top. But what happens when perfection becomes a prison, and the weight of never losing becomes heavier than any championship belt? This is the story of how being unbeatable nearly broke the man who had everything. false full 12 8b1c2090-c524-40ae-b72b-f39d69d6e90b Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:32:32 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-that-broke-a-country-when-david-beat-goliath-and-everyone-wept-bpNeZOD_ The Miracle That Broke a Country: When David Beat Goliath and Everyone Wept Podcaster 00:17:59 In 1950, a ragtag team of American amateurs shocked the world by defeating England 1-0 in the World Cup—but the victory was so unthinkable that newspapers refused to print it, assuming it was a typo. This is the story of the greatest upset in soccer history and how it revealed the beautiful, brutal truth about sporting immortality. In 1950, a ragtag team of American amateurs shocked the world by defeating England 1-0 in the World Cup—but the victory was so unthinkable that newspapers refused to print it, assuming it was a typo. This is the story of the greatest upset in soccer history and how it revealed the beautiful, brutal truth about sporting immortality. false full 11 f90ffc28-406a-4827-8a87-5db833ef3fe4 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:42:49 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-phoenix-who-never-rose-how-muhammad-alis-greatest-opponent-disappeared-into-history-S_k_pXqM The Phoenix Who Never Rose: How Muhammad Ali's Greatest Opponent Disappeared Into History Podcaster 00:18:04 Ken Norton broke Muhammad Ali's jaw and beat him when Ali was supposed to be invincible - then watched his career get erased from boxing history. This is the story of a man who proved champions could bleed, only to become the most overlooked great heavyweight who ever lived. Ken Norton broke Muhammad Ali's jaw and beat him when Ali was supposed to be invincible - then watched his career get erased from boxing history. This is the story of a man who proved champions could bleed, only to become the most overlooked great heavyweight who ever lived. false full 10 73be481c-10e1-42dd-bfb2-da18aaa2bc08 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:01:24 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ices-forgotten-enemy-how-a-soviet-dynasty-crumbled-in-13-minutes-oahq2o3V The Miracle on Ice's Forgotten Enemy: How a Soviet Dynasty Crumbled in 13 Minutes Podcaster 00:17:35 Everyone knows the American college kids beat the mighty Soviet Union at Lake Placid, but no one talks about what happened inside the Russian locker room when the impossible became reality. This is the story of how the greatest hockey dynasty in history watched their empire collapse in real time, and why the most devastating upset in sports might have hurt more than anyone imagined. Everyone knows the American college kids beat the mighty Soviet Union at Lake Placid, but no one talks about what happened inside the Russian locker room when the impossible became reality. This is the story of how the greatest hockey dynasty in history watched their empire collapse in real time, and why the most devastating upset in sports might have hurt more than anyone imagined. false full 9 a44a3b61-e9a0-4125-87af-1a61833511ca Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:34:00 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/thunder-and-lightning-how-a-kid-named-buster-shattered-boxings-natural-order-cyVa8_pl Thunder and Lightning: How a Kid Named Buster Shattered Boxing's Natural Order Podcaster 00:17:09 In 1990, a 23-year-old from Columbus, Ohio walked into a Tokyo ring as a 42-to-1 underdog against the most feared heavyweight on Earth. What happened next didn't just end Mike Tyson's aura of invincibility—it revealed the paper-thin line between intimidation and domination in the world's most brutal sport. In 1990, a 23-year-old from Columbus, Ohio walked into a Tokyo ring as a 42-to-1 underdog against the most feared heavyweight on Earth. What happened next didn't just end Mike Tyson's aura of invincibility—it revealed the paper-thin line between intimidation and domination in the world's most brutal sport. false full 8 4296d566-a7b0-4f98-87ff-75375cb90903 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:50:31 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-capades-how-a-college-goalies-bloody-valentine-broke-the-soviet-machine-YcVXtU_T The Ice Capades: How a College Goalie's Bloody Valentine Broke the Soviet Machine Podcaster 00:18:52 February 22, 1980: A 22-year-old goalie from Minnesota faces down the greatest hockey dynasty in history with a broken nose, a bloody jersey, and absolutely nothing to lose. The Miracle on Ice wasn't just about beating the Soviets—it was about one man's refusal to blink when the weight of a nation's Cold War frustrations landed squarely on his shoulders. February 22, 1980: A 22-year-old goalie from Minnesota faces down the greatest hockey dynasty in history with a broken nose, a bloody jersey, and absolutely nothing to lose. The Miracle on Ice wasn't just about beating the Soviets—it was about one man's refusal to blink when the weight of a nation's Cold War frustrations landed squarely on his shoulders. false full 7 a1dce6e3-5595-40e3-914e-6268e143c88a Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:29:33 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fighter-who-died-twice-how-a-literal-dead-man-conquered-boxing-LDAO_RKv The Fighter Who Died Twice: How a Literal Dead Man Conquered Boxing Podcaster 00:14:52 In 1970, a washed-up heavyweight was pronounced clinically dead on an operating table. Eighteen months later, he knocked out Muhammad Ali. This is the impossible story of how Joe Frazier's near-death experience forged the most relentless fighter who ever lived—and the brutal psychological warfare that defined boxing's greatest rivalry. In 1970, a washed-up heavyweight was pronounced clinically dead on an operating table. Eighteen months later, he knocked out Muhammad Ali. This is the impossible story of how Joe Frazier's near-death experience forged the most relentless fighter who ever lived—and the brutal psychological warfare that defined boxing's greatest rivalry. false full 6 7324a7c4-642b-4d7b-b21d-30327bc8b4e5 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:47:45 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-that-almost-wasnt-when-college-kids-broke-the-soviet-machine-I89ml9Uj The Miracle That Almost Wasn't: When College Kids Broke the Soviet Machine Podcaster 00:17:18 February 22, 1980: A ragtag group of American college hockey players faced the most dominant sports dynasty in history—and won. But the real story isn't the victory that stopped the world; it's the near-mutiny, the coach everyone wanted to fire, and the split-second decisions that almost derailed the greatest upset in sports history. February 22, 1980: A ragtag group of American college hockey players faced the most dominant sports dynasty in history—and won. But the real story isn't the victory that stopped the world; it's the near-mutiny, the coach everyone wanted to fire, and the split-second decisions that almost derailed the greatest upset in sports history. false full 5 397578a8-4fb2-45c8-a863-df60db212cca Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:27:45 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ice-queens-gamble-when-figure-skating-became-a-blood-sport-8nMK9L5_ The Ice Queen's Gamble: When Figure Skating Became a Blood Sport Podcaster 00:19:46 In 1994, the Winter Olympics became a gladiator arena when two American figure skaters—one America's sweetheart, the other a scrappy outsider—collided in the most shocking scandal in sports history. What started as rivalry ended in assault, conspiracy, and a media circus that transformed how we think about competition itself. In 1994, the Winter Olympics became a gladiator arena when two American figure skaters—one America's sweetheart, the other a scrappy outsider—collided in the most shocking scandal in sports history. What started as rivalry ended in assault, conspiracy, and a media circus that transformed how we think about competition itself. false full 4 43f138dd-711f-45d9-99c5-ffa3f29c6d4c Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:38:03 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-barefoot-assassin-who-broke-the-four-minute-mile-ynzkmU_Y The Barefoot Assassin Who Broke the Four-Minute Mile Podcaster 00:18:10 In 1954, Roger Bannister shattered what scientists called the "impossible barrier" - but the real story isn't about his famous sub-four-minute mile. It's about how a medical student with minimal training outsmarted the sport's establishment, and why the man who should have broken the record first watched his dreams die on a cinder track in front of 25,000 people. In 1954, Roger Bannister shattered what scientists called the "impossible barrier" - but the real story isn't about his famous sub-four-minute mile. It's about how a medical student with minimal training outsmarted the sport's establishment, and why the man who should have broken the record first watched his dreams die on a cinder track in front of 25,000 people. false full 3 e0d2b71e-9fac-44df-955d-e8a239439303 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:48:17 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/the-miracle-on-ice-that-almost-never-was-zhFnwzjs The Miracle on Ice That Almost Never Was Podcaster 00:19:07 In 1980, a ragtag collection of American college kids faced the unstoppable Soviet hockey machine at Lake Placid. But the real story isn't just about beating the Soviets—it's about how coach Herb Brooks nearly destroyed his own team before they could make history, and why the game that changed everything wasn't even the gold medal match. In 1980, a ragtag collection of American college kids faced the unstoppable Soviet hockey machine at Lake Placid. But the real story isn't just about beating the Soviets—it's about how coach Herb Brooks nearly destroyed his own team before they could make history, and why the game that changed everything wasn't even the gold medal match. false full 2 86f53bb5-450a-467f-bff8-86727826de1b Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:10:24 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://the-upset-files.simplecast.com/episodes/5000-to-1-the-foxes-who-broke-football-e8Or8QY_ 5000 to 1: The Foxes Who Broke Football Podcaster 00:31:41 Every week, we dive deep into the greatest upsets, scandals, and shocking moments that changed sports history forever. From David vs. Goliath victories to behind-the-scenes drama that rocked entire leagues, these are the stories that remind us why we love the beautiful chaos of competition. Every week, we dive deep into the greatest upsets, scandals, and shocking moments that changed sports history forever. From David vs. Goliath victories to behind-the-scenes drama that rocked entire leagues, these are the stories that remind us why we love the beautiful chaos of competition. false full 1