Tim Livingston
| Tim Livingston | |
|---|---|
| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
| 💼 Occupation | Podcast producer and writer |
| Notable work | Whistleblower |
Tim Livingston is an American journalist, writer, and podcast host.[1] He is best known for creating the basketball podcast "Whistleblower".[2][3][4]
Career[edit]
Whistleblower[edit]
The Whistleblower podcast was created by Livingston and Tenderfoot TV and focused on disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy. Whistleblower examines Donaghy's story and attempts to determine if he was in fact a "rogue" referee, or a small part of a larger betting scandal. The podcast also dissects the NBA's role in the scandal and Donaghy's relationship with referee Scott Foster.[5] Livingston spent eight years investigating the scandal, becoming friends with Donaghy and his co-conspirator, Tommy Martino. The podcast provides new information about Donaghy's alleged game-fixing, Donaghy's relationship with Foster, expanding on the suspicious phone records between Donaghy and Foster, and the NBA's strategy to minimize its exposure.[6] Whistleblower featured former NBA stars Rasheed Wallace, former NBA head coach George Karl, and Michael Franzese, a caporegime in the Colombo crime family.[7] As a result of the podcast, Tim Donaghy was recruited to become a professional wrestling referee.[8] The project is in development for television adaptation.[9]
No Chill[edit]
In addition to Whistleblower, Livingston created the No Chill podcast with Gilbert Arenas.[10] The No Chill podcast has ranked among the top sports podcasts, reaching as high as No. 1 on the Apple Charts. Livingston's affiliation with Arenas led to his relationships with other NBA stars and kickstarted his career in podcasting.
Other works[edit]
Livingston also produced projects with former NBA players Rasheed Wallace, Bonzi Wells, and Nate Robinson.[11]
Early career[edit]
Livingston began his career as a freelance writer for ThePostGame.com, a daily online magazine produced by Yahoo Sports, covering college football, MLB, NBA, and the NFL. He then founded TheLeadSports.com, a sports news service that delivered free newsletters to sports fans while covering news around the sports world at large.[12][13] The service was acquired by The Action Network in 2018.[14][15]
References[edit]
- ↑ Marcus, Daniel (September 9, 2020). "'Whistleblower' Podcast Suggests NBA Betting Scandal Was Much More Widespread Than Originally Reported". Forbes.
- ↑ De Costa, Cassie (August 30, 2020). "Inside the Game-Fixing Scandal That Rocked the NBA". The Daily Beast. The Daily Beast Company LLC.
- ↑ Quah, Nicholas (November 18, 2020). "Whistleblower, Heavyweight, and 3 More Podcasts Worth Trying". Vulture.com. Vox Media Network.
- ↑ Jones, Brian (August 26, 2020). "Sports Journalist Tim Livingston Investigates 2007 NBA Betting Scandal in 'Whistleblower' Podcas". Popculture.com. Entertainment Tonight/TV Guide Network.
- ↑ Reagan, Bobby (September 17, 2020). "An Insane New Podcast Called 'Whistleblower' Says The Mob Had NBA Refs On Their Payroll And Even More Allegations To Refs Fixing Games". BarstoolBets.com. Barstool Sports.
- ↑ Winter, Jana (July 14, 2008). "Disgraced Former NBA Referee Tim Donaghy's Phone Calls to Second Ref Raise Questions". Foxnews.com. Fox News.
- ↑ Ho, Rodney (September 2, 2020). "'Whistleblower' podcast digs into NBA referee scandal: fixing games, conspiracy and the Mafia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ↑ Barrasso, Justin. "Disgraced Ex-NBA Ref Tim Donaghy Makes Return to Officiating in Pro Wrestling". SportsIllustrated.com. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ↑ White, Peter. "Grateful Dead Murder & Missing Persons Mystery Leads Tenderfoot TV Podcast Slate". Deadline.com. Penske Media. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ Ellis, Preston (September 11, 2020). "An Official Problem: Why natural and unnatural referee bias still dictates critical games". Thebirdwrites.com. SB Nation.
- ↑ Bamford, Tab (September 11, 2020). ""Whistleblower" Podcast Blows Open NBA Gambling Reality". Chicagonow.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ Goodman, Jeff. "Santa Monica High grads launch TheLead for sports news". The Santa Monica Daily Press. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ↑ Ross, Jack. "How StubHub Screwed Over a Laker Fan But He Lived to Tell The Tale". Vice.com. Vice Media Group. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ↑ Livingston, Tim. "How Oregon Coach Chip Kelly Can Spark 'Moneyball' Revolution In NFL". Thepostgame.com. The Lead Sports. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ Miller, Randy (January 17, 2019). "Chip Kelly expert: Former Eagles coach wanted 'football brilliance' acknowledged". NJ.com. Advance Local Media.
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