45. Foxcatcher - Mark Schultz

It’s OLYMPICS season folks and you know what that means! TIME TO TALK ABOUT TRUE CRIME!!!

An Olympic Gold medal winning wrestler is murdered by his coach. His brother (also an Olympic Gold medal winning wrestler) wrote this book about their meteoric rise to athletic superiority, and the insane, egotistical, cocaine-fueled, megalomaniac millionaire who tore it all down.

Is being an olympian a mental illness? Do all roads lead to Provo Utah? Are geese casting spells on John Dupont? 

The Phools are on a podium all their own this week!!!

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Episode Summary:

This conversation explores various themes, including cooking as a creative outlet, the humorous aspects of relationships, the historical significance of the Olympic Games, and the dark side of sports exemplified by the story of Mark and Dave Schultz and John DuPont. The discussion delves into the complexities of wealth, character, and brotherhood, ultimately leading to a tragic conclusion regarding the influence of power and control in sports. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of the wrestling world, focusing on the life of Mark Schultz and the tragic events surrounding John DuPont and the murder of Dave Schultz. They explore themes of artistic freedom, the burdens of mastery, cultural differences in sports, the dark realities of weight cutting, and the psychological impacts of trauma. The discussion also touches on the legacy of Foxcatcher and the bizarre life of John DuPont, highlighting the intersection of mental health and sports culture.