Tom Rinaldi Presents: Sacred Acre

4.8 (327)
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Step into the world of Sacred Acre with Tom Rinaldi, who's back for Season 2 as he uncovers the profound story of Ed Thomas, the legendary high school football coach from Parkersburg, Iowa. In this gripping 6-part series, Rinaldi takes you back to explore Thomas’s remarkable journey—from his acclaimed role as the 2005 NFL High School Coach of the Year to his pivotal role in rebuilding Parkersburg after a devastating EF-5 tornado. Just a year later, Thomas's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered by a troubled former player. Experience the impact of Thomas’s values of Faith, Family, Football, and Forgiveness through intimate interviews with those who knew him best. Each episode reveals how his legacy continues to shape and inspire his community even fifteen years after his death. New episodes of Sacred Acre drop every Thursday. Follow & Subscribe to never miss an episode.

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Tom Rinaldi

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4.8

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327 Ratings

Simply compelling

Feb 10

DawgsFan

Tom is simply a great storyteller and journalist. The story of Lyman Bostock has always fascinated me as I was 10 when he died. Sacred Acre does a great job of helping the listener feel the tension and conflict of the entire story.
Good stuff

Jan 23

Brooklyn Cyclones

Great storytelling!
High school football

10/23/2024

Wall St. app

Tom, Phenomenal reporting Tom. This coach and family are heroes to all of us.
Iowa native

10/20/2024

Hburns33

I am from nearby Waterloo. This story rocked our state. This is a true story of a small town pulling together in crisis.

Step into the world of Sacred Acre with Tom Rinaldi, who's back for Season 2 as he uncovers the profound story of Ed Thomas, the legendary high school football coach from Parkersburg, Iowa. In this gripping 6-part series, Rinaldi takes you back to explore Thomas’s remarkable journey—from his acclaimed role as the 2005 NFL High School Coach of the Year to his pivotal role in rebuilding Parkersburg after a devastating EF-5 tornado. Just a year later, Thomas's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered by a troubled former player. Experience the impact of Thomas’s values of Faith, Family, Football, and Forgiveness through intimate interviews with those who knew him best. Each episode reveals how his legacy continues to shape and inspire his community even fifteen years after his death. New episodes of Sacred Acre drop every Thursday. Follow & Subscribe to never miss an episode.