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Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel Season 21 Episodes
Season 21 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2015 - 2015
Episode 1
Monsters No More / Mr. Sunday Night / The Toast of Beijing / Urban Renewal
Tue, Jan 20, 2015 60 mins
Segments include an interview with NFL analyst Cris Collinsworth; a visit with former NBA star Stephon Marbury in Beijing; and a re-airing of an interview with Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer.
Episode 2
Death on Everest / Hooked / Wonder Woman
Tue, Feb 24, 2015 60 mins
Segments include a look at the natural and man-made dangers of climbing Mount Everest; and a report on former athletes addicted to heroin as an alternative to pain medication; a profile of Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy.
Episode 3
The Wreckage / Scarred
Tue, Mar 24, 2015 60 mins
A look at the state of the NCAA and the treatment of its student athletes. Featured: how abusive coaches and overwhelming demands have led to a mental health crisis among student-athletes; and lasting medical issues from injuries sustained on the field.
Episode 4
Captain Comeback / Man in the Middle / Big League Chew
Tue, Apr 21, 2015 60 mins
Segments include profiles of quarterback Russell Wilson and football coach Jim Harbaugh. Also: revisiting the topic of chewing tobacco in Major League Baseball.
Episode 5
In Harm's Way / Erik Weihenmayer / Ronda Rousey
Tue, May 19, 2015 60 mins
Segments include a report on the use of workout supplements by the military; a profile of blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer; and a new visit with MMA star Ronda Rousey.
Episode 6
Girls Interrupted / Vision Quest / The Price of Glory
Tue, Jun 23, 2015 60 mins
Segments include a look at the dangers of head trauma in youth soccer; a look at the GoPro high-def video camera; and an update on the controversial awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Episode 7
Bike Wars / Trophy Culture / Uncaged
Tue, Jul 21, 2015 60 mins
Segments include a look at problems caused by bikes and cars sharing roads in U.S. cities; a report on domestic-violence policies of MMA and other pro sports; and a sports-culture report on youth receiving trophies for participation.
Episode 8
Ryan's Song / Brother's Keeper / 4th and Go
Tue, Aug 18, 2015 60 mins
Segments include an interview with NFL head coach Rex Ryan; a visit with former NFL brothers Ma'ake and Chris Kemoeatu; and revisiting Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, the high-school football team that refuses to punt. Also: George Lopez on sports.
Episode 9
Jerry's World / A Wing And A Prayer / Blurred Lines
Tue, Sep 22, 2015 60 mins
Segments include a one-on-one chat with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones; a report on gender testing; and a visit to the mecca of wingsuiting in the Swiss Alps.
Episode 10
Another Shot / Fields of Vision / Lasting Impact
Tue, Oct 20, 2015 60 mins
Segments include a visit to a summer camp offering sports participation to blind children; a report on paralyzed football player Marc Buoniconti and his friendship with the other player in the collision, Herman Jacobs; and a profile of Isiah Thomas.
Episode 11
The Killing Fields / Magic Mike
Tue, Nov 24, 2015 60 mins
Segments include a report on elephant trophy hunting and ivory poaching in Africa; and a chat with hockey announcer Doc Emrick.
Episode 12
2015 Holiday Roundtable
Tue, Dec 22, 2015 60 mins
A roundtable discussion on the series' 20-year history, including international stories, investigative pieces, issue-oriented segments and profiles of individuals. Segments reviewed include Qatar and the World Cup; marketing shooting sports to children; and endurance athletes Dick and Rick Hoyt.