Awful Announcing
"The series brings in guests from different backgrounds for fascinating conversations around the themes of hatred, chance, failure, perfection and others."
"It was the development of myself as a player, but also as a person off the field. I was soaking up all the information."
"There’s no one I’d rather have ridden this roller coaster with than Russ. Contrary to the persona that’s been painted about him, he’s one of the sharpest, most dynamic, caring, creative and driven people I’ve ever met and collaborated with."
"It's not been fun. It's been scary. ...I'm worth more than gold."
"What do I do, what do I say to someone like that? Do people erupt like this, do they fight like this in the beginning of a relationship?"
"Religion of Sports tells stories that everyone can relate to, with podcasts that are well crafted and thought-provoking. I’m delighted to join this exceptionally talented team of creators, thinkers, and storytellers."
"What drew me to Religion of Sports is its unique point of view that pushes the boundaries of a traditional ‘sports doc’, leveraging sports as a way to explore and understand ourselves and society at large."
Lost in Sports is set to premiere May 27 with an episode on the 1986 Cleveland Browns' "Masters of the Gridiron" short film, which will include commentary from the Russo brothers.
"Over the years, I realized I’d come to the game at a unique and complicated moment, and it’s been fascinating to dig in deeper to the steroid era and its enduring legacy. I’ve learned a lot, and I think this podcast will help listeners separate the truth of that time from the myths."
EJ Laretta and Melissa Radzimski have both joined Religion of Sports, and the company also announced a new Simone Biles docuseries this week.
Stowell most recently produced Naked Singularity and Our Friend.
The first seven-episode season will feature chronicle athletes at pivotal moments in their careers.
"We know that our sports heroes face mental health challenges, just like so many others. We hope this project will advance that conversation and show people that resources and assistance are available to everyone."
