How did an unheralded sixth round pick become the most accomplished athlete of his generation? In this 10-part series, Brady and the characters that joined him along the way remember the extraordinary events that led to Brady's ten Super Bowl appearances. This is Brady as open as he's ever been, sharing not only his personal story but also the insights he has gathered while maximizing his potential, transforming from a backup into a living legend.
ESPN Episode 1 Brady comes off the bench and transforms from an unknown into a Super Bowl champion.
ESPN Episode 2 To prove his first championship wasn't a fluke, Tom learns to only focus on things he can control.
ESPN Episode 3 Tom and his co-captains take the concept of "team culture" to the edge.
ESPN Episode 4 To fall just short of perfection is a pain that cuts so deep that it never fades.
ESPN Episode 5 A comeback-from defeat and injury-underscores a larger story playing out off the field.
ESPN Episode 6 Brady finds himself on the wrong side of a miracle, only to see the tables turn.
ESPN Episode 7 Brady masters the zen philosophy that makes him believe no deficit feels insurmountable.
ESPN Episode 8 Tom is torn between family and football during the most challenging season of his career.
ESPN Episode 9 As Tom keeps dominating, everybody wonders: What's still driving him?
Whether you love him or hate him, you've probably spent the last 20 years thinking about Tom Brady. Brady has altered friendships, families, and communities while changing the trajectory of careers and reputations. This 10-part series examines Brady through the eyes of the fans and the haters, those in and out of the arena. As host, Gotham Chopra grapples with these big themes, while grounding the podcast in his journey from a Brady fan to Tom's friend.
Trailer Previewing our podcast that explores Brady's seemingly impossible rise...and rise...and rise...that forced us to rethink, well, everything.
Episode 1 A fluke injury launched Brady on a course that defined football history. Might his story never have been written?
Episode 2 For decades, Brady symbolized the entire city of Boston, bringing hope and belonging to an entire region.
Episode 3 From children to musicians, a scientific look at why no athlete in history has been so passionately hated as Tom Brady.
Episode 4 Brady's quest to go undefeated proves that perfection is not always the binary we assume it to be.
Episode 5 For some, a loss is a failure-simple as that. But near misses might be invaluable while chasing greatness.
Episode 6 When an athlete is "in the zone," they're tapping into something far deeper than peak performance.
Episode 7 The probability of a 28-3 Super Bowl comeback is...unlikely. But long odds don't make something impossible.
Episode 8 Sports careers have always been narrative in a way. Nowadays, athletes like Brady are taking control of their stories.
Episode 9 They say talent is "transcendent." So what do athletes and fans of the other football make of Brady?
Co-produced with ESPN, 199 Productions, and NFL Films Man In The Arena aired exclusively on ESPN+. The series was presented by Under Armor. Man In The Arena podcast was co-produced by PRX and ESPN.
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