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Bikram spreads his brand of hot yoga through teacher trainings, where he puts his most devoted followers through nine weeks of intense suffering and begins to reveal the complexities of his character. Reported by Julia Lowrie Henderson. More information at 30for30podcasts.com/bikram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast explores the rise of Bikram Choudhury and his yoga empire in 1970s Los Angeles. It discusses his journey from India to Hollywood and his ability to attract celebrities to his studio. The podcast also delves into the intense physical demands of Bikram yoga and his quest for success. It explores his love for fast food, disco dancing, and cars, as well as his connection to India and controversies surrounding his yoga empire.

In the early 1970s, a young Indian yogi named Bikram Choudhury used his Hollywood connections to launch a hot yoga empire. America's fitness obsession brought the Speedo-clad and Rolex-wearing guru wealth and fame. But the success of his yoga revolution allowed him to hide increasingly dark behavior. In 30 for 30s first serialized story, reporter Julia Lowrie Henderson delves deep into the complicated world of Bikram Yoga to find out how a community responds when its guru falls from grace. All five episodes available on Tuesday, May 22. More at 30for30podcasts.com/bikram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To different generations, John Madden has been a different kind of icon: coach, broadcaster and, since the late 1980s, video game mogul. This is the story of how Madden linked up with an upstart company called Electronic Arts to build an electronic empire -- and pushed the limits of gaming in the process. Produced by NFL Films. Narrated by Wil Wheaton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the resistance to installing lights at Wrigley Field, a Cubs game turning into a fight, motivations for lights at Wrigley, concerns of Wrigleyville residents, the controversy around lack of public restrooms, and a confrontational community meeting.

Explore the birth and chaotic beginnings of the UFC in 1993, including the process of finding and recruiting fighters, designing the octagon and establishing rules, and the bold move that saved the UFC. The debut fight between Zane Frazier and Kevin Rosier is also discussed, highlighting the challenges faced by the fighters.

Explore the story behind a protest photo taken by the Miami Heat in 2012, marking the start of athlete activism in the NBA. Learn about the formation of the Miami Heat's Big Three, the impact of gun violence on young Black teenagers, advocating for Trayvon Martin, and the significance of athletes using their platform to fight for racial justice.

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How does a professional boxer, convicted of armed robbery in 1975, end up rising in the ranks of the sport -- from inside a state penitentiary? The Fighter Inside is the unlikely story of an inmate who wanted to continue his boxing career while behind bars, and the visionary prison warden who made his dream a reality. Reported by Andrew Mambo. Hosted by Jody Avirgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renowned poker player Phil Ivey allegedly cheated two casinos, aided by Kelly Cheung Yin Sun. They exploited asymmetrical patterns on cards, requested an Asian dealer for their plan, and used banter and superstitions. This unlikely partnership thrived on intense advantage play and nonstop gameplay, leading to a pivotal moment at Crockford's casino.