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What does the NCAA, NJCAA, NFL, UFC, and WWE have in common? The answer is: the 6 foot 3 inch tall, 265 pound "beast incarnate" that is Mr. Brock Lesnar. That's right, not only has he held the title of UFC Heavyweight Champion, WWE Championship titles, and a myriad of NCAA championships and titles, his unbridled thirst to dominate the world of professional sports has even taken him to an NFL training camp.
In episode three of the Freak Show with J and D, we dive into the history of this powerhouse athlete, discussing some of his most controversial moments, some of his most outstanding achievements, and his humble beginnings. Is he a modern day Viking? Is he Dolph Lundgren's doppelgänger? And did Andre The Giant really drop a deuce in a hotel bathtub?

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"A linebacker on skates"...
You don't need to know much about hockey to appreciate that any player with that kind of reputation is probably going to be a must see.
This week's legendary Freak Show athlete exceeded his reputation in every way, and is arguably one of the most astounding combinations of brutality and skill that the NHL has ever seen. Standing at a healthy 6 feet 4 inches tall (WITHOUT skates), and weighing 240 lbs, he was a full tilt heavy hitting force to be reckoned with, and yet still managed to average 1.33 points per game during his 8 years with the Philadelphia Flyers.
***Which by the way, placed him 4th all-time, trailing only Wayne Gretzky (1.92 PPG), Mario Lemieux (1.88 PPG), and Bobby Orr (1.39 PPG)***
Oh, that's right, he was much more than just a freight train in hockey pants, and although the unfortunate series of concussions that would ultimately end his career became part of his legacy, the fact that he fundamentally reshaped the NHL in more ways than one, can not be ignored.
This week, J and D come at you full speed with the intricate and intriguing story of the one and only Eric Lindros. From rejecting his first NHL contract, to being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and everything in between the blue lines. The puck drops hard in this week's episode of The Freak Show with J and D.
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We're back! Welcome back!
Season two is finally here, and at The Freak Show with J and D we go full "boar" baby (that is an intentional misprint, you'll see). What I mean is, there is no point in kicking off our sophomore season with just any old freak show athlete. We went straight to the "freak batter bakery" for this one as we launch into season two with none other than Mr. Bo Jackson himself.
Standing at a relatively modest 6 feet 1 inch tall, and weighing in at 227 pounds, Bo wasn't necessarily uncommon in stature, but his ability on the field(s) is unmatched even 30 years later. Drafted by the MLB and the NFL, and not only playing in both leagues simultaneously, but becoming an All-Star player in both leagues at the SAME TIME is an accomplishment that may never be witnessed again.
Discover the humble man behind the myths, the truth behind the legends, the Heisman trophy winning, MLB All Starring, the NFL Pro Bowler, the monster home run hitting, the fastest 40 running, and the multiple state championship title and record holdings that really solidify Bo Jackson's place at the top of the professional sports totem pole.
Grab a nice cold crispy, sprinkle some protein powder in your cereal and prepare to learn everything you didn't know about this true legendary freak show.
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When you think of an NHL hockey player, you probably don't immediately picture a 7 foot tall monster on skates, but this week that's exactly who episode five is all about.
Standing at 6 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 263 lbs at his peak, Zdeno Chara is the most dominant defenseman to ever lace 'em up. From humble beginnings in then communist Czechoslovakia (where breaking your hockey stick meant you may have to play the rest of the season with your feet), to hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup in the most memorable celebration footage in NHL history. Chara is an absolute freak show athlete in every sense of the term.
Join J and D on the incredible journey through Chara's history, find out why the man behind the legend is much different than what you may think, and answer the age old question: "where does Chara buy his pants?"
Draw yourself a bubble bath, or slip into something more comfortable, and enjoy the 108mph ride!

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Welcome to the Freak Show with J and D podcast! In this introduction episode, take a quick dive into the genesis of the show and gain some insight into the big question: who are J and D, and what qualifies them to discuss freakish athletes in the first place? With a big first season incoming and multiple seasons planned, explore a deep roster of freak show athletes from across the world of sport and enjoy some "stupid questions" along the way. This isn't just a sports show. This is the Freak Show.