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The Rumor

By: Blue Wire
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  • An unlikely conversation at a birthday party sends two friends on a madcap quest to find out if a salacious sports rumor is true. As their investigation circles the legacies of baseball Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Hollywood legend, Kevin Costner, they find themselves re-examining their deepest-held beliefs about belonging, believing, and what makes a hero. While the truth proves more elusive than a well-thrown knuckleball, one thing is certain: their lives will never be the same.
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  • Introducing The Rumor

    Introducing The Rumor
    Jun 18 2021
    An unlikely conversation at a birthday party sends two friends on a madcap quest to find out if a salacious sports rumor is true. As their investigation circles the legacies of baseball Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Hollywood legend, Kevin Costner, they find themselves re-examining their deepest-held beliefs about belonging, believing, and what makes a hero. While the truth proves more elusive than a well-thrown knuckleball, one thing is certain: their lives will never be the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • The Rumor

    The Rumor
    Oct 25 2021
    A seemingly innocuous conversation at a birthday party starts Sam and Mac down a long and winding road of rumors, conspiracy theories, and legends, all connected to a mysterious power outage in 1997. Along the way, they meet a shock jock, a disgraced journalist, and a very creaky mailbox. By the time they pause to consider how far they really want to travel down this treacherous path, they realize it’s too late to turn back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Something Magic Happens

    Something Magic Happens
    Nov 1 2021
    As their investigation picks up pace, Sam and Mac land on the trail of a former Baltimore cop with the menacing-sounding nickname of Mad Dog—someone they’ve been told might have insider intel about the rumor. And after parsing a 1997 police report from the Ripken residence for clues, Sam and Mac head for the wealthy Baltimore exurb that appears to have more horses than people. Meanwhile, Sam reveals his intimate connection to the Kevin Costner oeuvre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
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One hell of a rumor.

I am not a Baltimore native, but this story has me hooked. I hear names in this story of people I have met. That alone is cool. Can't wait to hear more. Great job guy's 👏

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