The Dark Side of Celebrity Interpreters: A Cautionary Tale The recent release of a six episode podcast series has shed new light on the high stakes world of celebrity interpreters, specifically in the case of Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara.
The series "The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani" from 30 for 30 Podcasts revisits the infamous gambling scandal that ensnared Mizuhara and raises uncomfortable questions about the often invisible role of interpreters in international sports.
At its core, the Ohtani case is a story of deception and betrayal.