Rony Seikaly
Former NBA center and current DJ whose decision to play one-on-one with Magic Johnson during the early AIDS crisis is the subject of this episode; appears in archival quotes and is interviewed about his music and personal experiences.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 49min
One-on-One: The Untold Story of the Game That Made Magic
Rony Seikaly, former NBA center turned DJ, shares his surprising decision to play one-on-one with Magic Johnson during the HIV/AIDS panic. Foster Kamer, journalist and investigator, narrates the reporting that unearthed the game and tracks Seikaly’s music career. They explore the game's sparse record, locker-room fear, personal connections to the crisis, and how that moment helped reshape perceptions.
