Sully: The Podcast

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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.

Michael Foley


    • Jul 12, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Ep 10: Gentleman Jim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 18:28


    Sullivan takes on one last challenger and befriends Theodore Roosevelt.

    Ep 9: Jake Kilrain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 17:47


    Sullivan meets Nellie Bly and Bat Masterson as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career.

    Ep 8: Charlie Mitchell's Rematch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 10:42


    Sullivan reaches his zenith as Charlie Mitchell clamors for another shot at the title.

    Ep 7: Dominick McCafferey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 11:45


    Sullivan fights a series of new challengers, as well as the law, as his personal life falls apart.

    Ep 6: The Grand Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 8:42


    Sullivan goes on a coast-to-coast tour of the United States.

    Ep 5: Herbert Slade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 9:33


    Sullivan plays a little baseball and fights a New Zealand giant.

    Ep 4: Charlie Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 11:56


    John L Sullivan defends his title, and begins an alcoholic spiral.

    Ep 3: Paddy Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 13:27


    John L Sullivan fights Paddy Ryan for the first world championship, and the President of the United States is assassinated.

    Ep 2: Tour of the Northeast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 9:32


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 13:20


    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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