Episodios

  • Episode I: Drive
    Aug 31 2020
    Michael Jordan was notoriously competitive and hard on himself, his Chicago Bulls teammates, and his rivals. His competitive drive was still going strong during the legendary 1997-98 championship season that would be known as “The Last Dance.” What price did Jordan and his teammates pay for his ruthless will to win? Is success on that level worth the sacrifice in any profession? “Beyond the Last Dance” host J. A. Adande and co-host B.J. Armstrong explore these questions with North Carolina coach Roy Williams, and share inside stories and exclusive audio featuring Jordan and the Bulls.
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    39 mins
  • Episode II: Teamwork
    Aug 31 2020
    Michael Jordan was the greatest player on the Chicago Bulls, but he wasn’t the only star. There was the versatile Scottie Pippen, the outlandish Dennis Rodman, and a host of role players who all got their moments in the sun. How did the team get built and why did they work so well together? Can the Chicago Bulls’ team-building secrets work in your life too? “Beyond the Last Dance” host J. A. Adande and co-host B.J. Armstrong explore these questions with Steve Kerr, who was a key role player on championship teams in Chicago and San Antonio, and helped build his own dynasty as head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Also: J.A. and B.J. reveal never-before-heard audio from the Bulls’ championship years.
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    44 mins
  • Episode III: Mind Games
    Sep 10 2020
    At the heart of the Chicago Bulls six-ring circus was philosopher-coach Phil Jackson. How did Jackson use a mix of brilliant coaching, mind games, and Native American spirituality to get the best out of his players? Why did Jackson once use Dennis Rodman’s tears to bring the team together? And how can everyday people harness Jackson’s unconventional techniques outside of the game of basketball? “Beyond the Last Dance” host J. A. Adande and co-host B.J. Armstrong explore these questions and more with Golden State coach and former Bulls sharpshooter Steve Kerr. Also: J.A. and B.J. reveal never-before-heard audio from the Bulls’ championship years.
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    39 mins
  • Episode IV: Rivals
    Sep 17 2020
    When Michael Jordan and the Bulls were the kings of the NBA in the 1990s, everyone tried to snatch their crowns, from Patrick Ewing and the Knicks to Reggie Miller and the Pacers. How did the Bulls learn from their greatest rivalries to become an even better team? How do the sports rivalries of today compare to the legendary face-offs from the glory days of the Bulls? And how can everyday people turn competition into self-improvement? “Beyond the Last Dance” host J. A. Adande and co-host B.J. Armstrong explore these questions and more with New York Knicks guard John Starks. Also: J.A. and B.J. reveal exclusive archival audio.
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    42 mins
  • Episode V: World-Beaters
    Sep 24 2020
    When Croatian forward Toni Kukoc joined the Chicago Bulls, he was a novelty--a European player in a league ruled by American stars. But Kukoc blazed a trail for the European superstars who are taking hold of the NBA today, like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luka Doncic. How did Jordan and Bulls teach the world to love an American-based sport, and how can that help us to thrive in today’s global marketplace? “Beyond the Last Dance” host J. A. Adande and co-host B.J. Armstrong discuss how the NBA has become a global league, and they play exclusive audio from the vaults.
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    46 mins
  • Episode VI: Branding
    Oct 1 2020
    In the 1990s, everyone wanted to “Be Like Mike.” How did Michael Jordan manage to turn his basketball success into a booming business way before big-money endorsement deals for athletes were really a thing? “Beyond the Last Dance” host J. A. Adande and co-host B.J. Armstrong explore these questions with Jordan’s long-time advisors, Curtis Polk and Estee Portnoy, and they play never-before-heard audio from the vaults.
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    46 mins
  • Episode VII: Protest
    Oct 8 2020

    “The Last Dance” Bulls played at a moment in time when many top athletes weren’t as overtly involved in social protest. Today, superstar basketball players are taking to the streets, to the suites and to one knee to make their voices heard.

    We look at the legacy of the Bulls when it comes to athletes and activism, and how Michael Jordan himself has evolved. Beyond the Last Dance host J. A. Adande and co-host B.J. Armstrong explore the changing relationship between athletes and politics, and play archival audio that’s never been heard before.

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    49 mins
  • Episode VIII: Shoes
    Oct 15 2020

    A look at how Air Jordans created a worldwide market for high-end sneakers, and how for many, Michael Jordan’s biggest legacy comes in a cardboard box.

    Beyond the Last Dance host J. A. Adande and co-host B.J. Armstrong explore how it’s all about the shoes, and unlock some previously-unheard audio from the vaults.

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    47 mins