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- 1. THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 1: The Letter O · 28 Jul 2026
- 2. THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 2: The Interview · 28 Jul 2026
- 3. THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 3: Baseball Boy · 30 Jul 2026
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 6: Footnote
11 Aug 2026 · 37 min
One man begins a prison sentence and the other goes on a World Series run, but putting to rest questions about what really happened between these two men isn’t so simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 5: The Feds
6 Aug 2026 · 33 min
Encrypted text messages, a trunk full of baseball cards, and a private bank account - federal law enforcement takes us inside their investigation of Shohei and Ippei. Next episode coming Tuesday, August 11th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 4: The Bookie
4 Aug 2026 · 39 min
Matt Bowyer was running one of the largest illegal sports betting operations in the country when he thought he scored the client of a lifetime. Next episode coming Thursday, August 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 3: Baseball Boy
30 Jul 2026 · 45 min
Shohei’s life has been well-documented since he was a young baseball phenom in Japan, but digging into Ippei’s past reveals a more complicated picture than anyone knew. Next episode coming Tuesday, August 4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 2: The Interview
28 Jul 2026 · 48 min
A surprising interview takes a strange turn and deepens the mystery around Shohei Ohtani and his long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 1: The Letter O
28 Jul 2026 · 31 min
ESPN Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson receives a tip that, if true, could damage Shohei Ohtani’s picture-perfect reputation. Episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com
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