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Religion Of Sports' "False Idol" Named Best Sports Podcast At 2022 Hashtag Sports Awards

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Religion of Sports had a total of five nominations at the 2022 Hashtag Sports Awards, as Man in the Arena and Simone vs Herself were also recognized for excellence in engagement.

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  • Religion of Sports had a total of five nominations at the 2022 Hashtag Sports Awards, as Man in the Arena and Simone vs Herself were also recognized for excellence in engagement.
  • Both productions were finalists in the Best Original Content or Series (10+ minutes) category.
  • The audio companion podcast for Man in the Arena was shortlisted in the Best Sports Podcast category and Simone vs Herself was nominated for Best Women's Sports Content.
  • "At Religion of Sports, we pride ourselves on storytelling, impact and examining the sport and its impact on life and our broader society.

Religion of Sports and PRX Present "False Idol," A New Narrative Podcast Re-examining the Life Of Olympic Athlete Oscar Pistorius On And Off The Track

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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He made history at the 2012 London Games, becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics.

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  • He made history at the 2012 London Games, becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics.
  • Many people held up Pistorius as a hero for his triumphs on the track, until he did the unthinkable.
  • "False Idol"tells the story through the eyes of the people Pistorius irrevocably changed, and brings needed attention to the life of Reeva Steenkamp.
  • Episodes one and two of the seven-part series will premiere on August 26, with new episodes released weekly through September 30.