Storyville S24E21 - Red Penguins: Murder, Money and Ice Hockey

Episode Overview

Title: Red Penguins: Crime, Cash, and Hockey Plot: Set against a backdrop of unchecked capitalism and audacious schemes, this story features gangsters, entertainers, and even live bears serving drinks on an ice rink in Moscow. Following the fall of the Soviet Union, the Pittsburgh Penguins collaborated with the legendary Red Army hockey team, proving that anything was achievable in the emerging Russia. Marketing visionary Steve Warshaw is dispatched to Russia with the mission of turning the team into a spectacular attraction. He takes audiences on a surreal adventure, showcasing a critical chapter in US-Russia relations during a chaotic time filled with oligarchs amassing wealth and numerous unsolved crimes.

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