Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
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Ep. 7 - The World’s Greatest Record Player
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
07/10/17 • 14 min
Author Jonathan Eig keeps an eye on Ebay while he writes, looking for Muhammad Ali memorabilia. As a collector of Ali’s cologne and bed sheets, when he saw a listing for Ali’s record player, he had to have it. Listen to how a childhood record player unlocked a hidden story of the later years of The World’s Greatest. Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
Chasing Ali - Taking on the biography of Muhammad Ali
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
05/26/17 • 5 min
For most of his childhood, the last face author Jonathan Eig would see each night before bed was that of Muhammad Ali, as shown in a poster hanging above his bed. Eig knew even then that Ali was a legend, but never dreamed he would end up writing his biography. Find out how this lifelong fan ended up knowing more about the greatest boxer of all time than even some of Ali’s closest friends. Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
Ep. 4 - Meeting the Muhammad Ali: Take One
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
06/19/17 • 10 min
Telling the life story of Muhammad Ali meant spending a lot of time with people who knew him. But what about meeting the man himself? Jonathan Eig knew it wasn’t going to be easy to get to Muhammad Ali, and time was running out. Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
Ep. 1 - A Blow to the Head: Muhammad Ali’s Early Signs of Traumatic Brain Injury
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
05/26/17 • 18 min
To write Muhammad Ali’s biography, author Jonathan Eig had to start somewhere. Tune in to find out why his interview with ring doctor Ferdie Pacheco was like taking a punch to the kidneys—and what he learned about Ali’s early signs of traumatic brain injury. Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
Ep. 5 - Meeting the Muhammad Ali: Take Two
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
06/26/17 • 11 min
After one failed attempt, Jonathan Eig will stop at nothing to meet Muhammad Ali. This time, he brings a sidekick, and finds himself sitting just outside Ali’s bedroom. But will his efforts end in victory, or another vicious blow to the author’s book and lifelong dream? Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
Ep. 11 - Collecting Muhammad Ali
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
08/07/17 • 9 min
Most people collect baseball cards or stamps, but author Jonathan Eig collected Muhammad Ali. From stories, to photos, to coveted memorabilia—including an exceedingly rare Heavyweight Champion token—the author pieced together a complex picture of Ali’s life. Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
Ep. 8 - Counting Every Punch: Muhammad Ali’s Traumatic Brain Injury
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
07/17/17 • 11 min
Muhammad Ali’s brain scans show troubling signs to modern neurologists. But is there any way to look back and trace the damage itself? Author Jonathan Eig looks for answers and uncovers shocking statistics. The fatal effects of Ali’s commitment to his sport are told in this week’s episode. Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
Ep. 3 - The Don King Show
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
06/12/17 • 16 min
For two years, Jonathan Eig tried to get in touch with Don King, and when he did, he asked him one question that could have gotten him killed. He lived to tell the tale about one of boxing’s most successful promoters. In this week’s episode find out what Don King, Muhammad Ali and a Christmas party have in common. Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
Ep. 6 - "How Much You Gonna Pay Me?" Asked Muhammad Ali’s Brother
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
07/05/17 • 11 min
$1,000. That was Rahaman Ali’s price for one answer about his older brother, Muhammad. Thankfully, Jonathan Eig’s persistence and connection with Ali’s manager, Gene Kilroy, earned him an interview with Rahaman, and a closer look into the personal life of Muhammad Ali. Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
Ep. 10 - Meeting the Muhammad Ali: Take Three
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali
07/31/17 • 16 min
Several years went by before Jonathan Eig was finally able to meet Muhammad Ali. Listen to his story of what it was like to meet the man he spent three years studying, and a lifetime admiring. Visit ChasingAliPodcast.com for additional content and resources.
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How many episodes does Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali have?
Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Boxing.
What is the most popular episode on Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali?
The episode title 'Ep. 12 - The Final Round' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali?
The average episode length on Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali is 13 minutes.
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The first episode of Chasing Ali - Jonathan Eig's Pursuit of Muhammad Ali was released on May 26, 2017.
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