The Oral History of Gritty

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24th September 2019 Season 13 Episode 34

On September 24, 2018, the Philadelphia Flyers unleashed their new mascot into the world. Almost immediately, Gritty was deemed a failure. But 24 hours later, he was on his way to becoming a viral phenomenon beloved worldwide. Barry Melrose sits down with Gritty and uncovers the surprising story of how he came to be.

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Season 13 · Episode 38

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Jen Lada sits down with South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski in “Hilinski’s Hope.” Hilinski, who helped the Gamecocks defeat No. 3-ranked Georgia last weekend, explains how the devastating loss of his brother Tyler impacted his life both on and off the field. Lada examines how Tyler’s story can help others who are battling mental illness.

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