9 episodes

In each season, The Score: Behind the Headlines will take a deep dive into a
sports-related story with host Julie DiCaro and executive producer Tony Gill.
In this first season, the podcast is exploring the many twists and turns in
the murder of Michael Jordan's father, James Jordan.

The Score: Behind the Headlines Audacy

    • Sports
    • 3.6 • 134 Ratings

In each season, The Score: Behind the Headlines will take a deep dive into a
sports-related story with host Julie DiCaro and executive producer Tony Gill.
In this first season, the podcast is exploring the many twists and turns in
the murder of Michael Jordan's father, James Jordan.

    Here's What I Think Happened: The Murder of James Jordan

    Here's What I Think Happened: The Murder of James Jordan

    In the final (for now) episode of Season 1, Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill discuss their own theories of who murdered James Jordan in 1993, why this case is still kicking around the justice system and their plans for Season 2.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    I Am Daniel Green: The Murder of James Jordan

    I Am Daniel Green: The Murder of James Jordan

    This week, Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill finally get their chance to interview Daniel Green, who was convicted for the murder of James Jordan in 1996. Was he wrongfully convicted? What does he know about the night of the murder? And what's the status of his attempt to get a new trial? We ask him all those questions and more.

    • 40 min
    The Other Side: The Murder of James Jordan

    The Other Side: The Murder of James Jordan

    In Episode 7, Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill talk to Chris Mumma, Daniel Green's attorney, about the trial, the evidence, and new information that may point to Green's innocence.

    • 34 min
    Holding Pattern: The Murder of James Jordan

    Holding Pattern: The Murder of James Jordan

    As they await their chance to interview Daniel Green and his attorney, Chris Mumma, hosts Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill identify the major questions still remaining in the murder of Michael Jordan's father, James Jordan.Episode 6 transcript available here.

    • 22 min
    Drugs, Lies & Conspiracies: The Murder of James Jordan

    Drugs, Lies & Conspiracies: The Murder of James Jordan

    If you've heard about the conspiracies involving James Jordan's murder and Michael Jordan's gambling, you're not alone. In Episode 5, "Drugs, Lies & Conspiracies," host Julie DiCaro and executive producer Tony Gill talk about the rumors surrounding Jordan's death and answer your questions about the case.Links related to Episode 5:​1993 Bob Costas interview with NBA commissioner David Stern regarding Michael Jordan and gambling​

    Vice Sports story on Michael Jordan's $1.25-million gambling debt on the golf courseMichael Jordan's net worth

    'Be Like Mike' Gatorade commercial

    Photo of Daniel Green on the (alleged) night of James Jordan's murderKyle Swenson's book on wrongful convictions: Good Kids, Bad City​An Episode 5 transcript is available here.

    • 46 min
    Bad Blood: The Murder of James Jordan

    Bad Blood: The Murder of James Jordan

    This week, Julie DiCaro continued examining the state's evidence against Daniel Green, including the blood evidence in that was in James Jordan's car ... or was it? And the bullet hole in his shirt that wasn't there ... until it was. What do we make of a state forensics expert who says, years after the fact, that she'd testify differently now?

    Documents related to Episode 4:


    Jennifer Elwell Trial Testimony and Lab Report (p. 58)
    News-Observer article on Swecker Report finding multiple problems with SBI forensics lab
    Email from Chris Swecker to DA Johnson Britt (p. 97)
    Jennifer Elwell 2011 Affidavit​ (p. 17)

    Episode 4 transcript available here.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

3.6 out of 5
134 Ratings

134 Ratings

Dutes55 ,

I would have to give this podcast a B-

That’s a BORING MINUS for those of you keeping score. Woah is you Julie. Woah is you, keep preaching your boring takes.

TMSec ,

Julie is awful

This podcast is awful

Billiney ,

I find this podcast to be bad

I really dont like this podcast. Its not good IMO and way better options available.

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