American Prodigy: Becoming Great

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What does it mean to be great? Greatness might indicate a Hall of Fame career. But it can also be exemplified by blazing new trails o the field, or carving out a unique role in the pages of history. There are many different ways to be great, and everyone’s path is one-of-a-kind. Two-time Super Bowl champ and 11-year NFL vet, Chris Long, highlights a handful of NFLers who have been on fascinating journeys, and takes you on a trip through their life stories, and explores the true definition of “greatness.”

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Grant Wahl

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Jordan Chiles

Guest

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1,060 Ratings

Outstanding season 3!

08/11/2022

DL1296785

I found this series as I have often felt Gabby Douglas was waaayyyy underrated as a gymnast, and I wanted to listen to some old podcasts back from when she was competing. I found this instead, and I’m so glad I did. In recent years there has been much more exposure around the toxic culture of the sport, and I appreciated the focused lens this series took.
A great documentary podcast that everyone should listen to

03/30/2022

Jhas H

This podcast was great!!! The episodes were informative and insightful. This shined a spotlight on many pioneers and trailblazers that people need to know about. I need this to become a full fledge documentary. As you said to Amanda Seales, I’m speaking it into existence for you.
For Casual Fans. Serious Gym Fans, Look Elsewhere

04/05/2022

Ogre1102

Overall, the intention of this podcast was fantastic. But, there were too many easily fixed errors to ignore. It came across sloppy.
Compelling Story

02/23/2022

Marketaire

Good first episode of American Prodigies! I know I’m going to feel a range of emotions this season, feeling joy for these women’s accomplishments and anger for the things they had to go through for being black and women. This is a story that needs to be told. I appreciate the host and athletes pulling back the curtain and shedding light on the black gymnast experience. This is going to be a season where I’m talking to my friends about each episode at the virtual water cooler. -SR

What does it mean to be great? Greatness might indicate a Hall of Fame career. But it can also be exemplified by blazing new trails o the field, or carving out a unique role in the pages of history. There are many different ways to be great, and everyone’s path is one-of-a-kind. Two-time Super Bowl champ and 11-year NFL vet, Chris Long, highlights a handful of NFLers who have been on fascinating journeys, and takes you on a trip through their life stories, and explores the true definition of “greatness.”