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The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani
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Today: #189 in True Crime on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | #189 | #170 |
| Oct 4 | — | #182 |
| Oct 3 | — | #193 |
About the show
They were a team. Shohei and Ippei. They called themselves brothers. One was a young superstar destined for the Hall of Fame. The other was the hero’s valet – his translator, fixer, assistant, protector, and confidant. As Shohei Ohtani’s star rose to the heavens, Ippei Mizuhara kept him grounded. But in the spring of 2024, just weeks after celebrating Ohtani’s new 10-year, $700-million contract, their friendship was over. Someone had betrayed their best friend. From 30 for 30 Podcasts, the real story behind the scandal that almost ruined it all.
Episodes drop Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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The Feds
August 6, 2026 · 34 minEncrypted text messages, a trunk full of baseball cards, and a private bank account - federal law enforcement takes us inside their investigation of Shohei and Ippei. Next episode coming Tuesday, August 11th. Learn more about your ad…
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August 4, 2026 · 40 minMatt Bowyer was running one of the largest illegal sports betting operations in the country when he thought he scored the client of a lifetime. Next episode coming Thursday, August 6th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The Interview
July 28, 2026 · 49 minA surprising interview takes a strange turn and deepens the mystery around Shohei Ohtani and his long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices…
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The Letter O
July 28, 2026 · 31 minESPN Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson receives a tip that, if true, could damage Shohei Ohtani’s picture-perfect reputation. Episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Introducing: The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani
July 20, 2026 · 2 minOn paper, Ippei Mizuhara was Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. But he was so much more than that. They were a team, closer than brothers. Until it all went horribly wrong. From 30 for 30 Podcasts, The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani tells the story…