The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani
The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani is a podcast series from ESPN's 30 for 30 Podcasts that investigates the shocking scandal involving baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Initially portrayed as brothers, their relationship unraveled in spring 2024 after Ohtani signed a historic $700 million contract. The podcast delves into the betrayal that threatened to tarnish Ohtani's legacy, revealing the real story behind the headlines.
Episodes
Footnote
One man begins a prison sentence and the other goes on a World Series run, but putting to rest questions about what really happened between these two men isn’t so simple.
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The Feds
Encrypted text messages, a trunk full of baseball cards, and a private bank account - federal law enforcement takes us inside their investigation of Shohei and Ippei.
Next episode coming Tuesday, August 11th.
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The Bookie
Matt Bowyer was running one of the largest illegal sports betting operations in the country when he thought he scored the client of a lifetime.
Next episode coming Thursday, August 6th.
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Baseball Boy
Shohei’s life has been well-documented since he was a young baseball phenom in Japan, but digging into Ippei’s past reveals a more complicated picture than anyone knew.
Next episode coming Tuesday, August 4th.
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The Interview
A surprising interview takes a strange turn and deepens the mystery around Shohei Ohtani and his long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
Episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you for listening.
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The Letter O
ESPN Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson receives a tip that, if true, could damage Shohei Ohtani’s picture-perfect reputation.
Episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you for listening.
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Introducing: The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani
On paper, Ippei Mizuhara was Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. But he was so much more than that. They were a team, closer than brothers. Until it all went horribly wrong.
From 30 for 30 Podcasts, The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani tells the story of a relationship that detonated into one of sports’ biggest scandals.
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