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Witness Docs presents All-American, a series that zeroes in on sports icons to find out what their stories can tell us about America itself. Season 1 focused on the many chapters of world-famous golfer Tiger Woods: a phenom's rise, a shocking fall from grace, and debatably the greatest sports comeback of all time. Host and producers Jordan Bell and journalist Albert Chen revisit Tiger's journey to find out what the media got right, and what it didn't. Season 2 focuses on Venus and Serena Williams. Hosted by veteran journalist Cecil Harris, the story reveals ugly truths about how America often scorns and resists Black excellence. Hear more great stories about complicated people from Witness Docs at witnesspodcasts.com
- 27 - Venus & Serena | E10 Opening the Door
Women’s tennis is more competitive, there’s more money to make, and there are more Black women and other players of color in the sport than ever before — all thanks to Venus and Serena. Cecil explores the mark the Williams sisters have left on tennis. Plus, Serena’s big announcement, and the sister act returns to the 2022 U.S. Open.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 24min - 26 - Venus & Serena | Final Episode Coming Soon
A quick update on our season finale, where we'll reflect on the Williams Sisters' legacy, and their showing at the 2022 US Open.
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 - 01min - 25 - Venus & Serena | E9 Passing the Torch
After recovering from a traumatic birthing experience, Serena is back on the tennis court. Cecil walks us through what it was like to watch in person as Serena returned to the US Open and faced Naomi Osaka in the controversial 2018 final.
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 36min - 24 - Venus & Serena | E8 Greatness
2015 marked the greatest tennis season Serena Williams has ever played. She dominated her sport and entered the GOAT conversation. Also that same year? A noticeable shift in how America viewed — and treated — the Williams sisters.
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 30min - 23 - Venus & Serena | E7 Style Points
Venus and Serena have made no secret of the fact that they love fashion, and their looks have been featured on red carpets and magazine covers. But their influence goes deeper than that. Both sisters have made bold on-court fashion choices that have redefined the sartorial possibilities for women in tennis
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 29min - 22 - Venus & Serena | E6 You've Come A Long Way, Baby!Wed, 10 Aug 2022 - 31min
- 21 - Venus & Serena | E5 Althea
Althea Gibson is the greatest tennis player that most people have never heard of -- and one of Serena's heroes. We explore how Althea moved tennis forward in so many ways but received little in return. And how she still largely hasn’t received her due.
Wed, 3 Aug 2022 - 36min - 20 - Venus & Serena | E4 Rumors
A rumor about the Williams family spirals into one of the ugliest moments in tennis history. Plus, how a 2001 tournament showed some of the tennis community's true colors.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 27min - 19 - Venus & Serena | E3 On Planet Venus
Before Venus and Serena, there was just Venus. Her unusual debut in professional tennis got host Cecil Harris hooked on the Williams family. In this episode, he chronicles how Venus had to navigate a series of early, challenging moments without her sister.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 - 36min - 18 - Venus & Serena | E2 The Plan
Richard Williams made a plan for his daughters to become tennis champions before either of them were born. But the whole family helped the plan succeed, especially the girls’ mother, Oracene Price, whose role is often overlooked.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 29min - 17 - Venus & Serena | E1 America's Sweethearts
The All-American team meets for the first time at the 2021 US Open. The only people missing? The Williams sisters. Both Venus and Serena sit out because of injuries but the team uncovers their effect on the tournament anyway. Plus, host Cecil Harris takes a trip down memory lane with The Hollywood Reporter's Nekesa Mumbi Moody. They revisit the 2002 US Open and the crowd's ambivalence towards the Williams sisters.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 29min - 16 - Introducing All-American S2: Venus & Serena
While Venus and Serena Williams are revered today, twenty years ago they were both being booed. On All-American: Venus & Serena, host Cecil Harris, a veteran sports reporter who has covered the Williams sisters for nearly their entire careers, revisits the jaw-dropping moments that have defined their time in the spotlight, through interviews with retired tennis players, fans, journalists, and their former coach, Rick Macci. Through their story, All-American: Venus & Serena reveals ugly truths about how America often ignores, scorns, and resists Black excellence -- until it becomes undeniable. The new season officially starts July 13.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 02min - 15 - Introducing TORCHED
On this episode of TORCHED, Molly Bloom revisits the 1972 Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game, set against a bitter Cold War backdrop To this day, the U.S. team has refused to accept their silver medals because of what went down on the court with the Soviet Union. Was it simply controversy… or could it have been conspiracy?
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 - 39min - 14 - BONUS: Tiger and the 2020 Masters
Tiger didn't get to keep his title at this year's Masters tournament, but his performance did leave a lot to talk about. Jordan and Albert speak with professional golfer Bo Van Pelt about the unusual major and what's next for Tiger.
Thu, 19 Nov 2020 - 21min - 13 - Tiger Woods | E10 Hindsight in 2020
2020 changed everything. For Tiger, the world— and this show. Jordan and Albert revisit their thoughts on Tiger and his legacy, see what he's been up to since his comeback, and consider what he might do next.
Thu, 12 Nov 2020 - 29min - 12 - Tiger Woods | E9 Return to Glory
After years of struggling with injuries and a marred public image, Tiger returns to golf's biggest event. Not only does he shock the world with his 2019 Masters performance— he rewrites his own story.
Thu, 5 Nov 2020 - 34min - 11 - Tiger Woods | E8 The Lost Years
After months of silence, Tiger finally confronts the error of his ways. In the years that followed, Tiger's life was dominated by loss after loss— and people started to write him off.
Thu, 22 Oct 2020 - 34min - 10 - Tiger Woods | E7 The Crash
Over Thanksgiving weekend 2009, Tiger Woods crashed his Escalade into a tree. In the tabloid drama that followed, Tiger's picture-perfect image was shattered, too.
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 37min - 9 - Tiger Woods | E6 Family Matters
After marrying Elin Nordegren in 2004, Tiger Woods took on a new identity: family man. Not long after, he faced a devastating loss. Was the foundation he'd built his life and career on beginning to crack?
Thu, 8 Oct 2020 - 31min - 7 - Tiger Woods | E5 The Greatest
In the early 2000s Tiger was at the height of his career-- he seemed completely unstoppable. How did Tiger navigate being the best in the business? He learned from another great, Michael Jordan.
Thu, 24 Sep 2020 - 35min - 6 - Tiger Woods | E4 Tiger Inc.
Nike took a big bet on Tiger when he was just a rookie and immediately faced major backlash. How Tiger's relationship with the sports brand went from a PR mess to one of the most iconic endorsement deals in sports history.
Thu, 17 Sep 2020 - 36min - 4 - Tiger Woods | E3 America's Son
After winning his first major championship in 1997, Tiger Woods was immediately touted as a role model to Black children. But is this a role Tiger even wanted?
Thu, 3 Sep 2020 - 41min - 3 - Tiger Woods | E2 The Coronation
Meet the reporter who gets close with teenage Tiger Woods. But will his access remain the same after Tiger's legendary 1997 Masters performance?
Thu, 27 Aug 2020 - 40min - 2 - Tiger Woods | E1 The Messiah
Two magazine cover stories about Tiger Woods change the golf rookie's relationship with the media— forever.
Thu, 20 Aug 2020 - 38min - 1 - Introducing... All-American: Tiger Woods
A rise to glory. A fall from grace. A comeback no one saw coming. Season 1 of All American tells the story of Tiger Woods through the headlines that have been chasing him for decades. Asking- what does Tiger’s story say about America itself?
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 - 03min
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