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Defiance

By: Michael Johnson
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  • Legendary sprinter Michael Johnson embarks upon a personal journey through the history of protest in sport.

    Drawing on conversations with fellow athletes, commentators and educators, he discovers the remarkable stories of those who’ve taken stands, and assesses the impact of their efforts in driving societal change.

    Michael also reflects on his own actions of defiance, how the modern day differs from the peak years of his career and contemplates whether he himself would take the knee were he still competing.
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    Sep 28 2021

    Legendary sprinter Michael Johnson embarks upon a personal journey through the history of protest in sport.

    Drawing on conversations with fellow athletes, commentators and educators, he discovers the remarkable stories of those who’ve taken stands, and assesses the impact of their efforts in driving societal change.

    Michael also reflects on his own actions of defiance, how the modern day differs from the peak years of his career and contemplates whether he himself would take the knee were he still competing.
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  • Ep 1: The Quiet Beginning

    Ep 1: The Quiet Beginning
    Oct 13 2021

    Michael shines the spotlight on the men and women who protested silently in his own sport of track and field. From Jesse Owens to Tommie Smith and John Carlos to Cathy Freeman. Together, Michael and Cathy reflect on a special night they shared at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

    This episode contains references to historical racism and a reference to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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  • Ep 2: Here's to You, Jackie Robinson

    Ep 2: Here's to You, Jackie Robinson
    Oct 13 2021

    Michael profiles the Godfather of sporting protest, Jackie Robinson, assessing the impact breaking the colour line in Major League Baseball had on the Civil Rights Movement.

    This episode contains strong language, including the N word, and historically racists terms and descriptions that are offensive. Listener discretion is advised.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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Couldn't stop listening

I appreciate the great content, knowledge and interviews. Definitely passing the title on to friends and family.

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Powerful and honest

Very insightful and raw content about issues that are not comfortable to the public. The race issues in sports globally need to be addressed and this podcast actually went beyond sports in providing detailed historical accounts of athletes that were courageous and altruistic. Defiance should be turned in a best selling book.

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Engaging and in raging

I enjoy history and I learned new things I was not aware of. I have faced racism as a woman and being of mixed nationalities. Sometimes I thought that I could not continue listening because of the hurt I felt inside. I am glad I completed the series.

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I Learned So Much

Just finished the first episode and have learned so much about some details of the protests, including Black history items that Inonly knew the larger story of. Enjoying the interviews with the actual individual, family members and biographers that give all of that background. So glad to support a fellow Black American, Baylor alum (Sic'em, Class of '92) and a birthday twin!! Awesome podcast , Michael!!

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FASCINATING about sports, culture and conscience

I have listened to every episode of this new series about the history of protest in sport and cannot recommend it more highly to anyone interested in sports and culture. On subjects I thought I knew, Michael Johnson brought me something new and important. On stories that are newer to me, he brought amazing historical and cultural context, thoughtful experts, his personal reflections. In every single episode, I was moved, challenged, expanded, reinforced, enlightened.
I especially appreciate the breadth of the athlete stories, men and women from across many sports and eras, including Tommie Smith and John Carlos Mexico '68 to Cathy Freeman Sydney 2000 to Naomi Osaka and the WNBA 2021, .
There is serious scholarship here as well as heart and soul.
The series explores this fundamental question: Where does our personal conscience lead us? How far we are willing to go to act on our values? What are we really willing to risk?
Thank you for exploring this in such a powerful way.

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Incredible and Powerful.

The boldness and articulate presentation of a very controversial subject matter from varying perspectives (i.e., female, male, Jewish, gay, white, bi-racial, black). Clearly researched and validated.

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Life changing decisions people made to help someone else’s cause

Excellent and informative information of which I was totally unaware. Like in the 68 Olympic how the silver metal winner influenced why each runner only had 1 glove and he never going to another Olympic tho qualifying. All episodes are Great

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Invigorating podcast

This exhilarating auditory podcast makes you feel like you are actually there! It paints a vivid picture of the athletes' point of view. Looking forward to more episodes

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The REAL deal

Wow! Wow! Wow! Now this is some truly AWESOME sh#t right year. An around the world look at THE MOST WONDERFUL BLACK&WHITE MAGIC!

Well done Michael Johnson!

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DON’T YOU KNOW?

NO!

I did not know. What was happening with the photograph of the three men; two black, one white.
I know.

I wondered and wondered. When it will have it’s time in the world’s light.
I wonder no more.

NOW,

I know, and I do not wonder.

Khadijah

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