Stephen Curry is getting almost as comfortable behind the mic as he is on the court. Last year, the NBA superstar and Golden State Warriors point guard invited fans to eavesdrop on his casual conversations with celebrities and other luminaries in the charmingly low-key series, 15 Minutes from Home. Now, Curry is changing the game again with an investigative podcast that deep dives on fascinating, little-known stories in sports history, one season at a time.

Cohosted by Curry and acclaimed sportscaster Joe Tessitore, The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told premieres with the 10-episode story of Valentino Dixon, a golf course painter who served 27 years at Attica Correctional Facility for a murder he didn’t commit. Future seasons explore other scandals and sagas whose implications reverberate far beyond the world of sports. Curry, who cofounded Unanimous Media with a goal to elevate diverse voices through narrative storytelling, shares some ideas and influences behind the ambitious new series.

Audible: You are a major force in the world of athletics. Was there anything that surprised you to learn about sports or sports figures in the course of doing this podcast?

Stephen Curry: I hope everyone who listens to this podcast walks away having not only learned something in the world of sports but beyond that as well. In one of the episodes, we talk to Valentino Dixon, who was put in prison for 27 years for a murder he didn’t commit. It wasn’t until his talent for painting pictures of golf courses was recognized that brought attention to his case. In another episode, we get into the life of country star Charley Pride, who might have been a baseball star if it weren’t for the racial barriers at the time that kept him out. Throughout the season, you’ll hear us tell a lot of stories you might think you know, but you really don’t, and they’re about more than winning and losing.

You tell your own personal story in one episode of the podcast. Why did you select that story to tell, and how does it fit into the narrative?

If you’ve watched me on the court before, you may see me giving two taps to the chest and pointing to the sky, but you may not really know why I do it. It’s something I don’t talk about much, but my mom has always given me the advice that it’s important to tell people your “why,” and that’s what I do in that episode. I’m excited that she joined me to tell the story as well. I’m excited for listeners to find out some new things about why I do what I do.

When working on your own story, was there anyone who particularly inspired you—personally, creatively, or otherwise?

Absolutely, and it’s hard to pick just one. My mom is obviously a huge inspiration in everything that I do. Another that comes to mind is Trevor Noah, and the story of his upbringing and how he turned trauma and tragedy into success. I’ve also been influenced by the work of Bill Russell, both on and off the court, and the legacy he’s left on the game and on the world. Both are inspirations to continue to tell amazing stories throughout your journey.

The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told premieres September 29th on Audible.