Death at the Wing

By: Hyperobject Industries / Sony Music Entertainment
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  • From Adam McKay, this is the story of how basketball reflected a moment when Reagan's America doubled down on some of its core values: selfishness, violence, and racism — and the players who paid the price. Death at the Wing is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases wherever you get your podcasts to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Death at the Wing show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. A Sony Music Entertainment & Hyperobject Industries production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.
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  • Introducing... Death at the Wing, from Adam McKay

    Introducing... Death at the Wing, from Adam McKay
    Mar 17 2021
    Hosted by Adam McKay (The Big Short, Vice, Succession), Death at the Wing tells the story of a generation of rising basketball stars who fell victim to the forces that defined Ronald Reagan’s America. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Death at the Wing, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Death at the Wing show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Hyperobject Industries & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • 1. The Invisible Revolution

    1. The Invisible Revolution
    Mar 31 2021
    In the late 70s, basketball was changing rapidly, as was the country. The ABA, a start-up basketball league showcased a faster style of play that captivates fans and introduced a 3-point line to professional basketball. But it was struggling financially. The NBA was just the opposite — gaining a foothold but lacking that “cool” factor. After a merger, and the rise of satellite TV, everything came together — Dr. J, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s highlights reached fans across the country. Cable and satellite TV would showcase a revolution in the rest of America as well — and no politician was better equipped for the moment than the movie-star-turned-president, Ronald Reagan. A new era of superstardom and fast living was on the horizon — one that would also leave many behind. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Death at the Wing, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Death at the Wing show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Death At The Wing is hosted by Adam McKay (The Big Short, Vice, Succession) and produced by HyperObject Industries and Sony Music Entertainment. Jody Avirgan, executive producer and editor, Raghu Manavalan, senior producer, Brian Steele, producer. Want to get in touch? Email us datw@hyperobjectindustries.com. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins

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