In the Season 5 opener of the "Unofficial Official Story Podcast," listeners embark on a rollicking and insightful adventure through the colorful world of sports, with a spotlight on the vibrant cultural identities of Asian athletes. The episode dives headfirst into the fascinating lives of sports superstars like Shohei Otani and Kobe Bryant, unraveling the quirky challenges and laugh-out-loud moments of cultural assimilation. With a delightful blend of personal tales and spirited historical debates, the hosts craft a lively tapestry of stories about race and identity in the sports arena. They hilariously ponder the legacy of baseball greats like Babe Ruth, playfully questioning his racial background, while offering whimsical reflections on the physical feats and perceptions of athletes. This episode is a delightful cocktail of comedy, sports history, and social commentary, serving up an engaging listen that flips the script, breaks the mold, and celebrates the kaleidoscope of stories in the world of athletics.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Josh Edelman is an award winning comedian, filmmaker, producer, and magician. Find out more about him at his website: https://www.joshedelmancomedy.com/

RESEARCH
We do most of our research online… because why not? Here are the links we quoted from or used for background or inspiration. 

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Babe-Ruth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth?form=MG0AV3

https://www.mlb.com/news/josh-gibson-s-stats-talent-transcend-even-his-own-legend

https://medium.com/buzzer-beater/was-babe-ruth-black-8456f2aabc0d#:~:text=Early%20on%20there%20were%20rumors,Clinton%20was%20a%20black%20president.

https://www.blackenterprise.com/babe-ruth-black/ https://www.acrosstheculture.com/people/race-and-ethnicity/babe-ruth-black-josh-gibson/

ABOUT US
What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening. 

Website: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/

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CREDITS
The intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.

Written by Koji Steven Sakai

Hosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai

Edited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai