Episodes

  • Trailer
    Apr 5 2023

    Have you ever wondered how pole vaulters are able to jump so, so, so high? Or about the weird things famous athletes eat in order to dominate on the court?

    Meet the Story Pirates, a nationally renowned family media company and creators of The Story Pirates Podcast. They’ll answer those questions and more in Game On, their new adventure series created in partnership with Steph Curry's Unanimous Media. In each episode, the Story Pirates take listeners on imaginative and hilarious journeys through time and space, exploring everything about professional sports and the incredible athletes who play them. Whether it’s a tour through the history of legendary players’ signature moves or an in-depth look at athletes’ most unexpected hobbies, Game On covers it all with a blend of curiosity, awe, and, of course, plenty of LOLs.

    Game On gives kids and their families the chance to laugh and learn, regardless of whether they consider themselves sports fans. It’s not a show about stats; it’s a show about having fun.

    So fire up your imaginations, and prepare to laugh. It’s Game On!

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    3 mins
  • Signature Moves
    Apr 6 2023

    How good do your moves have to be to change not only your team, but the entire sport you're playing? From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar getting grounded in college to Simone Biles pushing the very limits of what the human body can do, we'll explore the athletes who changed the game with their signature moves.

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    26 mins
  • Peak Performance
    Apr 6 2023

    Do you ever wonder how athletes have the energy to play 24 hours a day; seven days a week; 82 games a season; 1,458 innings a year (we did the math, that's 162 x 9)!? Well, it takes a whole lot of commitment and a whole lot of cutting-edge recovery and nutrition techniques. Join us as we learn how athletes go from eating plant-based to winning first place and taking ice baths to icing a Game 7. Featuring an interview with sports trainer Kelly Dormandy.

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    30 mins
  • Athletes Have Hobbies Too
    Apr 6 2023

    If you had to choose between being an NBA player or a musician, which would you pick? Trick question - why not be both!? From rappers to chefs to gamers, this episode showcases the weird and wild ways that professional athletes have fun off the court.

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    16 mins
  • Cursed
    Apr 6 2023

    Athletes and sports fans are a superstitious bunch. In this episode, we look at some of the biggest sports curses of all time, from the time a real goat cursed the Chicago Cubs to various video game-based curses. But are any of these curses actually real? Featuring an interview with Emmy Award-winning writer and podcaster Jason Concepcion.

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    27 mins
  • Sportsmanship
    Apr 6 2023
    Some of the most famous events in sports history are the most scandalous. From the 1919 Black Sox to Deflategate, we take a rollicking trip down memory lane to revisit shocking moments throughout sports history. As we stop by all these unsavory events, we discuss the true meaning of sportsmanship and why respect for the rules is important.
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    24 mins
  • Full Court Swag
    Apr 6 2023

    NBA athletes are known for a lot of things: slam dunkin'; "three-point shootin'", and ankle-breaking crossovers. But there is one thing that some NBA players are also known for: their fashion prowess. In this episode, we’ll take a look at the ways in which making a fashion statement in the NBA is about so much more than just wearing cool clothes. Featuring an interview with fashion expert Melissa Chataigne.

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    26 mins
  • When Games Become Sports
    Apr 6 2023

    Did you know that the game of tag is actually an official sport? It is, we promise! What about disc golfing? That’s a sport too. Even video games are sports now! But when is a game just a game, and when does it become a sport? In this episode, we’ll find out just how blurry the line really is between the playground and ESPN 2. Featuring an interview with champion disc golfer Paige Pierce.

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    27 mins