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THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI: Episode 1

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Aug 9, 202631:16

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ESPN Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson receives a tip that, if true, could damage Shohei Ohtani’s picture-perfect reputation.

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When was this episode published?: August 9, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 31 min.
What podcast is this from?: First Take. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: First Take covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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ESPN Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson receives a tip that, if true, could damage Shohei Ohtani’s picture-perfect reputation.

To listen to the rest of The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani, follow 30 for 30 Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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"THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI: Episode 1" is an episode of First Take. Runtime 31 min. Published August 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: August 9, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 31 min.
What podcast is this from?: First Take. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: First Take covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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