"Making Of A Moment" is a narrative sports documentary podcast hosted by veteran journalist Amy Donaldson, which peels back the curtain on iconic sports moments to reveal the complex human stories behind them. Season 1 dives deep into Real Salt Lake's improbable 2021 playoff run, exploring not just the on-field drama but the off-field turmoil—ownership battles, financial instability, franchise relocations, and leadership controversies—that shaped the club's fate. Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, and staff, including candid conversations with figures like Pablo Mastroeni and reflections on polarizing owner Dell Loy Hansen, the show blends investigative journalism with emotional storytelling. Its tone is reflective, probing, and unafraid to tackle messy, gut-wrenching truths rather than simple feel-good narratives. Ideal for soccer fans, MLS followers, and listeners who appreciate in-depth sports journalism that examines the business, politics, and personal sacrifices behind legendary plays, this podcast distinguishes itself by prioritizing nuance and complexity over typical highlight-reel sports coverage.
"Making Of A Moment" is a narrative sports documentary podcast hosted by veteran journalist Amy Donaldson, which peels back the curtain on iconic sports moments to reveal the complex human stories behind them. Season 1 dives deep into Real Salt Lake's improbable 2021 playoff run, exploring not just the on-field drama but the off-field turmoil—ownership battles, financial instability, franchise relocations, and leadership controversies—that shaped the club's fate. Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, and staff, including candid conversations with figures like Pablo Mastroeni and reflections on polarizing owner Dell Loy Hansen, the show blends investigative journalism with emotional storytelling. Its tone is reflective, probing, and unafraid to tackle messy, gut-wrenching truths rather than simple feel-good narratives. Ideal for soccer fans, MLS followers, and listeners who appreciate in-depth sports journalism that examines the business, politics, and personal sacrifices behind legendary plays, this podcast distinguishes itself by prioritizing nuance and complexity over typical highlight-reel sports coverage.
