Sports Criminals https://www.parcast.com en 868329 They’re sport’s greatest heroes… displaying superhuman-like abilities to overcome intense pressure. But when it comes to the downfalls of fame, money, and ego—they’re far more human than super. Every Thursday, Parcast’s original series SPORTS CRIMINALS keeps score on the darker side of sports. Each episode chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of some of the sports world’s biggest names. Sports Criminals is a Spotify Original from Parcast. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4018ec4c-8d50-11e9-a8bd-47e96c206e7c/image/2021-05-25_SportsCrime_CoverArt_Final_NEW.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Sports Criminals https://www.parcast.com no episodic Spotify Studios They’re sport’s greatest heroes… displaying superhuman-like abilities to overcome intense pressure. But when it comes to the downfalls of fame, money, and ego—they’re far more human than super. Every Thursday, Parcast’s original series SPORTS CRIMINALS keeps score on the darker side of sports. Each episode chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of some of the sports world’s biggest names. Sports Criminals is a Spotify Original from Parcast. They’re sport’s greatest heroes… displaying superhuman-like abilities to overcome intense pressure. But when it comes to the downfalls of fame, money, and ego—they’re far more human than super. Every Thursday, Parcast’s original series SPORTS CRIMINALS keeps score on the darker side of sports. Each episode chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of some of the sports world’s biggest names. Sports Criminals is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

]]> Yes Yes Spotify Studios Parcast@spotify.com Olympic Crimes and Scandals To be an Olympic champion, you gotta be the best. To be number one on this show means you’re probably the worst. Ash and Alaina from Parcast Network’s Crime Countdown explore the crimes and scandals that rocked the world’s most prestigious sports event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:01:00 -0000 Olympic Crimes and Scandals full Spotify Studios To be an Olympic champion, you gotta be the best. To be number one on this show means you’re probably the worst. To be an Olympic champion, you gotta be the best. To be number one on this show means you’re probably the worst. Ash and Alaina from Parcast Network’s Crime Countdown explore the crimes and scandals that rocked the world’s most prestigious sports event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To be an Olympic champion, you gotta be the best. To be number one on this show means you’re probably the worst. Ash and Alaina from Parcast Network’s Crime Countdown explore the crimes and scandals that rocked the world’s most prestigious sports event.

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]]> 2560 no Russian Doping Scandal Pt. 2 Building a massive doping operation to cheat the Olympics was one thing, but for Russia, keeping it secret was the bigger challenge. After one of its former athletes blew the whistle on the operation, Putin oversaw a massive cover-up that saw top officials fleeing the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Russian Doping Scandal Pt. 2 full 49 Spotify Studios Building a massive doping operation to cheat the Olympics was one thing, but for Russia, keeping it secret was the bigger challenge. Building a massive doping operation to cheat the Olympics was one thing, but for Russia, keeping it secret was the bigger challenge. After one of its former athletes blew the whistle on the operation, Putin oversaw a massive cover-up that saw top officials fleeing the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Building a massive doping operation to cheat the Olympics was one thing, but for Russia, keeping it secret was the bigger challenge. After one of its former athletes blew the whistle on the operation, Putin oversaw a massive cover-up that saw top officials fleeing the country.

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]]> 2444 no Russian Doping Scandal Pt. 1 For Vladimir Putin and Russia, the Olympics were not simply a sports competition; they were a show of power on the world stage. And ahead of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, the national team was criminally advantaged—by a top-secret, state-sponsored steroid program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Russian Doping Scandal Pt. 1 full 48 Spotify Studios For Vladimir Putin and Russia, the Olympics were not simply a sports competition; they were a show of power on the world stage. For Vladimir Putin and Russia, the Olympics were not simply a sports competition; they were a show of power on the world stage. And ahead of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, the national team was criminally advantaged—by a top-secret, state-sponsored steroid program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For Vladimir Putin and Russia, the Olympics were not simply a sports competition; they were a show of power on the world stage. And ahead of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, the national team was criminally advantaged—by a top-secret, state-sponsored steroid program.


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]]> 2294 no Aaron Hernandez Pt. 2 In 2013, a year after signing one of the biggest contract extensions ever granted a tight end, Hernandez was involved in yet another shooting. His career, and his life, collapsed after his arrest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Aaron Hernandez Pt. 2 full 47 Spotify Studios In 2013, a year after signing one of the biggest contract extensions ever granted a tight end, Hernandez was involved in yet another shooting. In 2013, a year after signing one of the biggest contract extensions ever granted a tight end, Hernandez was involved in yet another shooting. His career, and his life, collapsed after his arrest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 2013, a year after signing one of the biggest contract extensions ever granted a tight end, Hernandez was involved in yet another shooting. His career, and his life, collapsed after his arrest. 



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]]> 2253 no Aaron Hernandez Pt. 1 At the University of Florida, Aaron Hernandez won two national championships and the John Mackey Award for best tight end. He went on to play for the New England Patriots, earning millions. But behind closed doors, he was reckless and violent… And a murder plot gone wrong only made him more frenzied.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Aaron Hernandez Pt. 1 full 46 Spotify Studios At the University of Florida, Aaron Hernandez won two national championships and the John Mackey Award for best tight end. At the University of Florida, Aaron Hernandez won two national championships and the John Mackey Award for best tight end. He went on to play for the New England Patriots, earning millions. But behind closed doors, he was reckless and violent… And a murder plot gone wrong only made him more frenzied.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices At the University of Florida, Aaron Hernandez won two national championships and the John Mackey Award for best tight end. He went on to play for the New England Patriots, earning millions. But behind closed doors, he was reckless and violent… And a murder plot gone wrong only made him more frenzied. 



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]]> 2468 no Dennis Rodman Pt. 2 In the mid-to-late ‘90s, during the second half of his NBA career, Dennis Rodman struggled to maintain his celebrity. As his star faded, he resorted to more and more outrageous antics to get the public's attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Dennis Rodman Pt. 2 full 45 Spotify Studios In the mid-to-late ‘90s, during the second half of his NBA career, Dennis Rodman struggled to maintain his celebrity. In the mid-to-late ‘90s, during the second half of his NBA career, Dennis Rodman struggled to maintain his celebrity. As his star faded, he resorted to more and more outrageous antics to get the public's attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the mid-to-late ‘90s, during the second half of his NBA career, Dennis Rodman struggled to maintain his celebrity. As his star faded, he resorted to more and more outrageous antics to get the public's attention.

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]]> 2736 no Dennis Rodman Pt. 1 He went from college dropout to one of the most dominant NBA defenders of all time. But Dennis Rodman’s tough childhood in the 1960s and ‘70s left him with a need for attention that threatened to overshadow everything he worked for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Dennis Rodman Pt. 1 full 44 Spotify Studios He went from college dropout to one of the most dominant NBA defenders of all time. He went from college dropout to one of the most dominant NBA defenders of all time. But Dennis Rodman’s tough childhood in the 1960s and ‘70s left him with a need for attention that threatened to overshadow everything he worked for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices He went from college dropout to one of the most dominant NBA defenders of all time. But Dennis Rodman’s tough childhood in the 1960s and ‘70s left him with a need for attention that threatened to overshadow everything he worked for.

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]]> 2364 no Chalmers Award Pt. 2 As the 1910 baseball season came to a close, few were focused on the World Series. Instead, fans all over the U.S. were clamoring to know whether Ty Cobb or Nap Lajoie had finished the season with the highest batting average. What they didn’t know was that one player’s team was trying to cheat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Chalmers Award Pt. 2 full 43 Spotify Studios As the 1910 baseball season came to a close, few were focused on the World Series. As the 1910 baseball season came to a close, few were focused on the World Series. Instead, fans all over the U.S. were clamoring to know whether Ty Cobb or Nap Lajoie had finished the season with the highest batting average. What they didn’t know was that one player’s team was trying to cheat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As the 1910 baseball season came to a close, few were focused on the World Series. Instead, fans all over the U.S. were clamoring to know whether Ty Cobb or Nap Lajoie had finished the season with the highest batting average. What they didn’t know was that one player’s team was trying to cheat.



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]]> 2333 no Chalmers Award Pt. 1 In April of 1910, the baseball season began, with even more on the line than usual. Whoever had the highest batting average across the American and National Leagues would be awarded a brand-new Chalmers 30 automobile—a baseball promotion that would become a full-blown embarrassment after officials tried to fix the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Chalmers Award Pt. 1 full 42 Spotify Studios In April of 1910, the baseball season began, with even more on the line than usual. In April of 1910, the baseball season began, with even more on the line than usual. Whoever had the highest batting average across the American and National Leagues would be awarded a brand-new Chalmers 30 automobile—a baseball promotion that would become a full-blown embarrassment after officials tried to fix the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In April of 1910, the baseball season began, with even more on the line than usual. Whoever had the highest batting average across the American and National Leagues would be awarded a brand-new Chalmers 30 automobile—a baseball promotion that would become a full-blown embarrassment after officials tried to fix the results.

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]]> 2446 no João Havelange Pt. 2 FIFA president João Havelange built international soccer into a global marketing phenomenon—and used it as his own personal piggy bank. Though he got away with perpetuating a cycle of corruption and cronyism for years, eventually his scandals would finally come to light in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000 João Havelange Pt. 2 full 41 Spotify Studios FIFA president João Havelange built international soccer into a global marketing phenomenon—and used it as his own personal piggy bank. FIFA president João Havelange built international soccer into a global marketing phenomenon—and used it as his own personal piggy bank. Though he got away with perpetuating a cycle of corruption and cronyism for years, eventually his scandals would finally come to light in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices FIFA president João Havelange built international soccer into a global marketing phenomenon—and used it as his own personal piggy bank. Though he got away with perpetuating a cycle of corruption and cronyism for years, eventually his scandals would finally come to light in 1998.



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]]> 2479 no João Havelange Pt. 1 He was an Olympic athlete and marketing genius. With the help of some well-connected friends, João Havelange soon rose to the top of international sports and became the president of FIFA in 1974. But behind closed doors, Havelange profited off of bribes and attempted to seal his legacy with corruption and nepotism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 04 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000 João Havelange Pt. 1 full 40 Spotify Studios He was an Olympic athlete and marketing genius. He was an Olympic athlete and marketing genius. With the help of some well-connected friends, João Havelange soon rose to the top of international sports and became the president of FIFA in 1974. But behind closed doors, Havelange profited off of bribes and attempted to seal his legacy with corruption and nepotism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices He was an Olympic athlete and marketing genius. With the help of some well-connected friends, João Havelange soon rose to the top of international sports and became the president of FIFA in 1974. But behind closed doors, Havelange profited off of bribes and attempted to seal his legacy with corruption and nepotism.

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]]> 2313 no Peter Christian Barrie Pt. 2 He made headlines in 1920’s England after running ringers in some high-profile horse races. Finding he could no longer work in England, Peter Barrie travelled across the pond to the United States, where he once again tried to cheat his way into fortune and fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 28 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Peter Christian Barrie Pt. 2 full 39 Spotify Studios He made headlines in 1920’s England after running ringers in some high-profile horse races. He made headlines in 1920’s England after running ringers in some high-profile horse races. Finding he could no longer work in England, Peter Barrie travelled across the pond to the United States, where he once again tried to cheat his way into fortune and fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices He made headlines in 1920’s England after running ringers in some high-profile horse races. Finding he could no longer work in England, Peter Barrie travelled across the pond to the United States, where he once again tried to cheat his way into fortune and fame.

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]]> 2188 no Peter Christian Barrie Pt. 1 He was one of the most skilled and prolific horse racing cheaters of the early 20th century. Peter Christian Barrie got his start in Australia, but quickly struck it big in England after discovering his talent for painting horses. But like any gambler, Barrie insisted on pushing his luck well past its breaking point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Peter Christian Barrie Pt. 1 full 38 Spotify Studios He was one of the most skilled and prolific horse racing cheaters of the early 20th century. Peter Christian Barrie got his start in Australia, but quickly struck it big in England after discovering his talent for painting horses. He was one of the most skilled and prolific horse racing cheaters of the early 20th century. Peter Christian Barrie got his start in Australia, but quickly struck it big in England after discovering his talent for painting horses. But like any gambler, Barrie insisted on pushing his luck well past its breaking point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices He was one of the most skilled and prolific horse racing cheaters of the early 20th century. Peter Christian Barrie got his start in Australia, but quickly struck it big in England after discovering his talent for painting horses. But like any gambler, Barrie insisted on pushing his luck well past its breaking point.

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]]> 2342 no Rae Carruth Pt. 2 Only in his mid-20s, Rae Carruth's life was already hanging by a thread. His career as an NFL wide receiver was shattered, and he was running out of money. In 1999, at his lowest point, he even hired men to murder his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams. After the shooting, Carruth tried to dodge the consequences of his crime, but he couldn't escape justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Rae Carruth Pt. 2 full 37 Spotify Studios Only in his mid-20s, Rae Carruth's life was already hanging by a thread. Only in his mid-20s, Rae Carruth's life was already hanging by a thread. His career as an NFL wide receiver was shattered, and he was running out of money. In 1999, at his lowest point, he even hired men to murder his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams. After the shooting, Carruth tried to dodge the consequences of his crime, but he couldn't escape justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Only in his mid-20s, Rae Carruth's life was already hanging by a thread. His career as an NFL wide receiver was shattered, and he was running out of money. In 1999, at his lowest point, he even hired men to murder his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams. After the shooting, Carruth tried to dodge the consequences of his crime, but he couldn't escape justice.

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]]> 2552 no Rae Carruth Pt. 1 In 1999, 25-year-old Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth destroyed his career and life when he paid a hitman to murder his girlfriend, Cherica Adams. The two hadn’t been in a real relationship for a long time, but were inexorably tied together… Adams was eight months pregnant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Rae Carruth Pt. 1 full 36 Spotify Studios In 1999, 25-year-old Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth destroyed his career and life when he paid a hitman to murder his girlfriend, Cherica Adams. In 1999, 25-year-old Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth destroyed his career and life when he paid a hitman to murder his girlfriend, Cherica Adams. The two hadn’t been in a real relationship for a long time, but were inexorably tied together… Adams was eight months pregnant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 1999, 25-year-old Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth destroyed his career and life when he paid a hitman to murder his girlfriend, Cherica Adams. The two hadn’t been in a real relationship for a long time, but were inexorably tied together… Adams was eight months pregnant.

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]]> 2701 no Denny McLain Pt. 2 After retiring from the MLB in 1972, Denny McClain had no idea what to do next. Baseball was the only thing he knew. Desperate to make a living, he turned to a life of crime—including fraud, drug dealing, and numerous other federal offenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Denny McLain Pt. 2 full 35 Spotify Studios After retiring from the MLB in 1972, Denny McClain had no idea what to do next. Baseball was the only thing he knew. After retiring from the MLB in 1972, Denny McClain had no idea what to do next. Baseball was the only thing he knew. Desperate to make a living, he turned to a life of crime—including fraud, drug dealing, and numerous other federal offenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After retiring from the MLB in 1972, Denny McClain had no idea what to do next. Baseball was the only thing he knew. Desperate to make a living, he turned to a life of crime—including fraud, drug dealing, and numerous other federal offenses.

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]]> 2422 no NEW: Denny McLain Pt. 1 We are thrilled to bring you a brand new episode of Sports Criminals today and for the foreseeable future. We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time. In 1968, Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McClain became the first person in over three decades to win 30 games. But his career was derailed by injuries, gambling, and a refusal to follow the rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000 NEW: Denny McLain Pt. 1 full 34 Spotify Studios In 1968, Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McClain became the first person in over three decades to win 30 games. But his career was derailed by injuries, gambling, and a refusal to follow the rules. We are thrilled to bring you a brand new episode of Sports Criminals today and for the foreseeable future. We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time. In 1968, Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McClain became the first person in over three decades to win 30 games. But his career was derailed by injuries, gambling, and a refusal to follow the rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We are thrilled to bring you a brand new episode of Sports Criminals today and for the foreseeable future. We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time.


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]]> 2312 no Crossover Week: Unsolved Murders (Sonny Liston Pt. 2) If you enjoy the true stories told in Sports Criminals, check out this episode from our series Unsolved Murders: The mysterious circumstances surrounding Sonny Liston's death in 1971 from an alleged heroin overdose still drew suspicion. As police and journalists looked into his death years later, they discovered more than a few viable suspects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:03:00 -0000 Crossover Week: Unsolved Murders (Sonny Liston Pt. 2) full 33 Spotify Studios The mysterious circumstances surrounding Sonny Liston's death in 1971 from an alleged heroin overdose still drew suspicion. As police and journalists looked into his death years later, they discovered more than a few viable suspects. If you enjoy the true stories told in Sports Criminals, check out this episode from our series Unsolved Murders: The mysterious circumstances surrounding Sonny Liston's death in 1971 from an alleged heroin overdose still drew suspicion. As police and journalists looked into his death years later, they discovered more than a few viable suspects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices If you enjoy the true stories told in Sports Criminals, check out this episode from our series Unsolved Murders: The mysterious circumstances surrounding Sonny Liston's death in 1971 from an alleged heroin overdose still drew suspicion. As police and journalists looked into his death years later, they discovered more than a few viable suspects.

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]]> 2366 no Crossover Week: Unsolved Murders (Sonny Liston Pt. 1) If you enjoy the true stories told in Sports Criminals, check out this episode from our series Unsolved Murders: Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston had a drive and motivation that was infectious. So when Geraldine Liston hadn’t heard from her husband for a few days, she didn’t think much of it. Then she returned home from a trip and found him at the foot of their bed...dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Crossover Week: Unsolved Murders (Sonny Liston Pt. 1) full 32 Spotify Studios Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston had a drive and motivation that was infectious. So when Geraldine Liston hadn’t heard from her husband for a few days, she didn’t think much of it. Then she returned home from a trip and found him at the foot of their bed...dead. If you enjoy the true stories told in Sports Criminals, check out this episode from our series Unsolved Murders: Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston had a drive and motivation that was infectious. So when Geraldine Liston hadn’t heard from her husband for a few days, she didn’t think much of it. Then she returned home from a trip and found him at the foot of their bed...dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices If you enjoy the true stories told in Sports Criminals, check out this episode from our series Unsolved Murders: Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston had a drive and motivation that was infectious. So when Geraldine Liston hadn’t heard from her husband for a few days, she didn’t think much of it. Then she returned home from a trip and found him at the foot of their bed...dead.

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]]> 2801 no Rosie Ruiz Pt. 2 In 1980, Rosie Ruiz beat out past champions to win the Boston Marathon. Other runners and reporters were shocked as they watched Ruiz take her place on the winner’s stage. But the truth was that Ruiz hadn’t run the race at all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Rosie Ruiz Pt. 2 full 31 Spotify Studios In 1980, Rosie Ruiz beat out past champions to win the Boston Marathon. In 1980, Rosie Ruiz beat out past champions to win the Boston Marathon. Other runners and reporters were shocked as they watched Ruiz take her place on the winner’s stage. But the truth was that Ruiz hadn’t run the race at all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 1980, Rosie Ruiz beat out past champions to win the Boston Marathon. Other runners and reporters were shocked as they watched Ruiz take her place on the winner’s stage. But the truth was that Ruiz hadn’t run the race at all. 

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]]> 2366 no Rosie Ruiz Pt. 1 She came out of nowhere to win the 1980 Boston Marathon—only for it to be revealed later that she won the race by cheating. Discover how Rosie Ruiz’s mysterious beginnings led to a lifetime of lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Rosie Ruiz Pt. 1 full 30 Spotify Studios She came out of nowhere to win the 1980 Boston Marathon—only for it to be revealed later that she won the race by cheating. Discover how Rosie Ruiz’s mysterious beginnings led to a lifetime of lies. She came out of nowhere to win the 1980 Boston Marathon—only for it to be revealed later that she won the race by cheating. Discover how Rosie Ruiz’s mysterious beginnings led to a lifetime of lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices She came out of nowhere to win the 1980 Boston Marathon—only for it to be revealed later that she won the race by cheating. Discover how Rosie Ruiz’s mysterious beginnings led to a lifetime of lies.


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]]> 2675 no Parcast Classic: Tim Donaghy Pt. 1 Due to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy! As an NBA referee throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Tim Donaghy was expected to neutrally uphold the rules of his sport. However, he used his position to enrich himself in the worst way possible: betting on games he officiated. The FBI investigation into his gambling would change the landscape of sports forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 01 Apr 2020 07:03:00 -0000 Parcast Classic: Tim Donaghy Pt. 1 full 29 Spotify Studios As an NBA referee throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Tim Donaghy was expected to neutrally uphold the rules of his sport. However, he used his position to enrich himself in the worst way possible: betting on games he officiated. The FBI investigation into his gambling would change the landscape of sports forever. Due to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy! As an NBA referee throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Tim Donaghy was expected to neutrally uphold the rules of his sport. However, he used his position to enrich himself in the worst way possible: betting on games he officiated. The FBI investigation into his gambling would change the landscape of sports forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Due to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy!


As an NBA referee throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Tim Donaghy was expected to neutrally uphold the rules of his sport. However, he used his position to enrich himself in the worst way possible: betting on games he officiated. The FBI investigation into his gambling would change the landscape of sports forever.

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]]> 2700 no CCNY Point Shaving Pt. 2 Going into the 1950-1951 season, the CCNY Beavers were the odds-on favorite to defend their titles. But the starting five decided to get in bed with a notorious game fixer, shaving points of the score for a few grand. And soon, it would be revealed that CCNY wasn't the only team in on the scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:12:00 -0000 CCNY Point Shaving Pt. 2 full 28 Spotify Studios Going into the 1950-1951 season, the CCNY Beavers were the odds-on favorite to defend their titles. Going into the 1950-1951 season, the CCNY Beavers were the odds-on favorite to defend their titles. But the starting five decided to get in bed with a notorious game fixer, shaving points of the score for a few grand. And soon, it would be revealed that CCNY wasn't the only team in on the scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Going into the 1950-1951 season, the CCNY Beavers were the odds-on favorite to defend their titles. But the starting five decided to get in bed with a notorious game fixer, shaving points of the score for a few grand. And soon, it would be revealed that CCNY wasn't the only team in on the scheme.

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]]> 2696 no CCNY Point Shaving Pt. 1 During the 1949-1950 Men's college basketball season, the City College of New York Beavers did the unthinkable: they became the first team in history to win both the NIT and NCAA tournaments in the same year. But behind the scenes, several disgruntled players agreed to fix games for money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:05:00 -0000 CCNY Point Shaving Pt. 1 full 27 Spotify Studios During the 1949-1950 Men's college basketball season, the City College of New York Beavers did the unthinkable: they became the first team in history to win both the NIT and NCAA tournaments in the same year. But behind the scenes, several disgruntled players agreed to fix games for money. During the 1949-1950 Men's college basketball season, the City College of New York Beavers did the unthinkable: they became the first team in history to win both the NIT and NCAA tournaments in the same year. But behind the scenes, several disgruntled players agreed to fix games for money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices During the 1949-1950 Men's college basketball season, the City College of New York Beavers did the unthinkable: they became the first team in history to win both the NIT and NCAA tournaments in the same year. But behind the scenes, several disgruntled players agreed to fix games for money.

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]]> 2699 no March Madness: The Astros Scandal We have reached the year 2020! So that means this is the last episode of our special, but it’s a good one! It’s about the sign-stealing scandal and the Houston Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: The Astros Scandal bonus Spotify Studios We have reached the year 2020! So that means this is the last episode of our special, but it’s a good one! It’s about the sign-stealing scandal and the Houston Astros. We have reached the year 2020! So that means this is the last episode of our special, but it’s a good one! It’s about the sign-stealing scandal and the Houston Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We have reached the year 2020! So that means this is the last episode of our special, but it’s a good one! It’s about the sign-stealing scandal and the Houston Astros.

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]]> 446 no March Madness: Santa Anita Horse Deaths This is our penultimate episode—covering the mysterious deaths of horses at the Santa Anita racetrack during 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Santa Anita Horse Deaths bonus Spotify Studios This is our penultimate episode—covering the mysterious deaths of horses at the Santa Anita racetrack during 2019. This is our penultimate episode—covering the mysterious deaths of horses at the Santa Anita racetrack during 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is our penultimate episode—covering the mysterious deaths of horses at the Santa Anita racetrack during 2019.

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]]> 423 no March Madness: The Sandpaper Scandal Today we go back to 2018, with a cheating scandal that rocked the cricket world. You’ll never believe how these players got caught—and how rough the consequences were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 29 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: The Sandpaper Scandal bonus Spotify Studios Today we go back to 2018, with a cheating scandal that rocked the cricket world. You’ll never believe how these players got caught—and how rough the consequences were. Today we go back to 2018, with a cheating scandal that rocked the cricket world. You’ll never believe how these players got caught—and how rough the consequences were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we go back to 2018, with a cheating scandal that rocked the cricket world. You’ll never believe how these players got caught—and how rough the consequences were.

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]]> 337 no March Madness: Jeff David Back in 2017, an executive for the Sacramento Kings spent July 4th with his family at a recently purchased multi-million dollar Southern California home. A home the FBI would later question him on how he could afford to buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 28 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Jeff David bonus Spotify Studios Back in 2017, an executive for the Sacramento Kings spent July 4th with his family at a recently purchased multi-million dollar Southern California home. A home the FBI would later question him on how he could afford to buy. Back in 2017, an executive for the Sacramento Kings spent July 4th with his family at a recently purchased multi-million dollar Southern California home. A home the FBI would later question him on how he could afford to buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Back in 2017, an executive for the Sacramento Kings spent July 4th with his family at a recently purchased multi-million dollar Southern California home. A home the FBI would later question him on how he could afford to buy.

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]]> 420 no March Madness: Ryan Lochte Today we head to Brazil for the Summer Olympic Games of 2016, when swimming star Ryan Lochte and three teammates reported being robbed after a night on the town. But the real story of what happened would be far more outrageous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Ryan Lochte bonus Spotify Studios Today we head to Brazil for the Summer Olympic Games of 2016, when swimming star Ryan Lochte and three teammates reported being robbed after a night on the town. Today we head to Brazil for the Summer Olympic Games of 2016, when swimming star Ryan Lochte and three teammates reported being robbed after a night on the town. But the real story of what happened would be far more outrageous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we head to Brazil for the Summer Olympic Games of 2016, when swimming star Ryan Lochte and three teammates reported being robbed after a night on the town. But the real story of what happened would be far more outrageous.

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]]> 337 no March Madness: Deflategate Today, we’re going back to 2015, when an accusation against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady left him feeling deflated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Deflategate bonus Spotify Studios Today, we’re going back to 2015, when an accusation against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady left him feeling deflated. Today, we’re going back to 2015, when an accusation against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady left him feeling deflated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today, we’re going back to 2015, when an accusation against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady left him feeling deflated.

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]]> 383 no March Madness: Donald Sterling Today we head back to 2014, when racist comments by Donald Sterling, then owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, were made public by his mistress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Donald Sterling bonus Spotify Studios Today we head back to 2014, when racist comments by Donald Sterling, then owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, were made public by his mistress. Today we head back to 2014, when racist comments by Donald Sterling, then owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, were made public by his mistress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we head back to 2014, when racist comments by Donald Sterling, then owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, were made public by his mistress.

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]]> 378 no March Madness: Aaron Hernandez Today we head back to the year 2013, when New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested for the shocking murder of friend Odin Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Aaron Hernandez bonus Spotify Studios Today we head back to the year 2013, when New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested for the shocking murder of friend Odin Lloyd. Today we head back to the year 2013, when New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested for the shocking murder of friend Odin Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we head back to the year 2013, when New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested for the shocking murder of friend Odin Lloyd.

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]]> 402 no March Madness: Lance Armstrong Today, we’re backpedaling to August 24, 2012, when news broke about Lance Armstrong that would change the cycling world forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Lance Armstrong bonus Spotify Studios Today, we’re backpedaling to August 24, 2012, when news broke about Lance Armstrong that would change the cycling world forever. Today, we’re backpedaling to August 24, 2012, when news broke about Lance Armstrong that would change the cycling world forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today, we’re backpedaling to August 24, 2012, when news broke about Lance Armstrong that would change the cycling world forever.

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]]> 352 no March Madness: Sam Hurd Today we’re heading back to the year 2011. After five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Sam Hurd signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Bears. But he wouldn’t even make it through his first season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 22 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Sam Hurd bonus Spotify Studios Today we’re heading back to the year 2011. After five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Sam Hurd signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Bears. But he wouldn’t even make it through his first season. Today we’re heading back to the year 2011. After five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Sam Hurd signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Bears. But he wouldn’t even make it through his first season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we’re heading back to the year 2011. After five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Sam Hurd signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Bears. But he wouldn’t even make it through his first season.

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]]> 333 no March Madness: OSU Tattoo Scandal In 2010, five players from the Ohio State University football team inked a deal that would violate NCAA rules, and make national news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 21 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: OSU Tattoo Scandal bonus Spotify Studios In 2010, five players from the Ohio State University football team inked a deal that would violate NCAA rules, and make national news. In 2010, five players from the Ohio State University football team inked a deal that would violate NCAA rules, and make national news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 2010, five players from the Ohio State University football team inked a deal that would violate NCAA rules, and make national news.

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]]> 451 no March Madness: Tiger Woods In today’s episode, we’ve teed up a moment in time that sparked a golf legend’s fall from grace—the 2009 car crash of Tiger Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Tiger Woods bonus Spotify Studios In today’s episode, we’ve teed up a moment in time that sparked a golf legend’s fall from grace—the 2009 car crash of Tiger Woods. In today’s episode, we’ve teed up a moment in time that sparked a golf legend’s fall from grace—the 2009 car crash of Tiger Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In today’s episode, we’ve teed up a moment in time that sparked a golf legend’s fall from grace—the 2009 car crash of Tiger Woods.

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]]> 389 no March Madness: Crashgate Today’s episode poses the question: how far would you go to help a teammate win? Well, in 2008, Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. answered in a big way, causing a debacle that would undermine F1 Racing for a generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Crashgate bonus Spotify Studios Today’s episode poses the question: how far would you go to help a teammate win? Today’s episode poses the question: how far would you go to help a teammate win? Well, in 2008, Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. answered in a big way, causing a debacle that would undermine F1 Racing for a generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today’s episode poses the question: how far would you go to help a teammate win? Well, in 2008, Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. answered in a big way, causing a debacle that would undermine F1 Racing for a generation.

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]]> 472 no March Madness: Hardbody Harrison Today we spring back to 2007, when a professional wrestler was convicted on sexual abuse charges after keeping eight women as sex slaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Hardbody Harrison bonus Spotify Studios Today we spring back to 2007, when a professional wrestler was convicted on sexual abuse charges after keeping eight women as sex slaves. Today we spring back to 2007, when a professional wrestler was convicted on sexual abuse charges after keeping eight women as sex slaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we spring back to 2007, when a professional wrestler was convicted on sexual abuse charges after keeping eight women as sex slaves.

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]]> 393 no March Madness: Operation Slapshot Today we’re checking in on the year 2006, when “Operation Slapshot” was made public by the New Jersey State Police. The gambling ring involved a former NHL player, a New Jersey state trooper, and other big names in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 17 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Operation Slapshot bonus Spotify Studios Today we’re checking in on the year 2006, when “Operation Slapshot” was made public by the New Jersey State Police. Today we’re checking in on the year 2006, when “Operation Slapshot” was made public by the New Jersey State Police. The gambling ring involved a former NHL player, a New Jersey state trooper, and other big names in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we’re checking in on the year 2006, when “Operation Slapshot” was made public by the New Jersey State Police. The gambling ring involved a former NHL player, a New Jersey state trooper, and other big names in the sport.

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]]> 411 no March Madness: Ugueth Urbina Today we dig into the year 2005, when Philadelphia Phillies’ relief pitcher Ugueth Urbina heard strange noises at his mother’s ranch, just outside Caracas, Venezuela. After confronting five men on the property, an altercation occurred that involved machetes and gasoline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Ugueth Urbina bonus Spotify Studios Today we dig into the year 2005, when Philadelphia Phillies’ relief pitcher Ugueth Urbina heard strange noises at his mother’s ranch, just outside Caracas, Venezuela. Today we dig into the year 2005, when Philadelphia Phillies’ relief pitcher Ugueth Urbina heard strange noises at his mother’s ranch, just outside Caracas, Venezuela. After confronting five men on the property, an altercation occurred that involved machetes and gasoline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we dig into the year 2005, when Philadelphia Phillies’ relief pitcher Ugueth Urbina heard strange noises at his mother’s ranch, just outside Caracas, Venezuela. After confronting five men on the property, an altercation occurred that involved machetes and gasoline.

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]]> 346 no March Madness: Marc Cécillon Today we look back at the year 2004, and the tragic results of a French rugby star’s alcohol addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 15 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Marc Cécillon bonus Spotify Studios Today we look back at the year 2004, and the tragic results of a French rugby star’s alcohol addiction. Today we look back at the year 2004, and the tragic results of a French rugby star’s alcohol addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we look back at the year 2004, and the tragic results of a French rugby star’s alcohol addiction.

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]]> 372 no March Madness: BALCO Investigation The year was 2003. The steroids scandal… would change the face of sports forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 14 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: BALCO Investigation bonus Spotify Studios The year was 2003. The steroids scandal… would change the face of sports forever. The year was 2003. The steroids scandal… would change the face of sports forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The year was 2003. The steroids scandal… would change the face of sports forever.

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]]> 414 no March Madness: Bison Dele Today we make a fast break back to 2002 when a newly-retired NBA star disappeared at sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Bison Dele bonus Spotify Studios Today we make a fast break back to 2002 when a newly-retired NBA star disappeared at sea. Today we make a fast break back to 2002 when a newly-retired NBA star disappeared at sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we make a fast break back to 2002 when a newly-retired NBA star disappeared at sea.

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]]> 412 no March Madness: Poker Spot Scandal By the year 2001, Poker Spot had become an online poker juggernaut. That is until players could no longer deposit or withdraw money from their accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Poker Spot Scandal bonus Spotify Studios By the year 2001, Poker Spot had become an online poker juggernaut. That is until players could no longer deposit or withdraw money from their accounts. By the year 2001, Poker Spot had become an online poker juggernaut. That is until players could no longer deposit or withdraw money from their accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices By the year 2001, Poker Spot had become an online poker juggernaut. That is until players could no longer deposit or withdraw money from their accounts.

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]]> 415 no March Madness: Spain’s “Paralympic” Basketball Team We go back to the year 2000 when Spain won the gold medal in Paralympics. But there was one problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Spain’s “Paralympic” Basketball Team bonus Spotify Studios We go back to the year 2000 when Spain won the gold medal in Paralympics. But there was one problem. We go back to the year 2000 when Spain won the gold medal in Paralympics. But there was one problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We go back to the year 2000 when Spain won the gold medal in Paralympics. But there was one problem.

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]]> 408 no March Madness: Rae Carruth Today we’re headed back to the year 1999 when then Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth did the unimaginable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000 March Madness: Rae Carruth bonus Spotify Studios Today we’re headed back to the year 1999 when then Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth did the unimaginable. Today we’re headed back to the year 1999 when then Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth did the unimaginable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we’re headed back to the year 1999 when then Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth did the unimaginable.

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]]> 439 no March Madness: Salt Lake’s Olympic Bid Today we’re headed back to 1998, when most people associated the Winter Olympics with elite athletes and intense competition. That is until the Salt Lake Organizing Committee got involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Salt Lake’s Olympic Bid bonus Spotify Studios Today we’re headed back to 1998, when most people associated the Winter Olympics with elite athletes and intense competition. That is until the Salt Lake Organizing Committee got involved. Today we’re headed back to 1998, when most people associated the Winter Olympics with elite athletes and intense competition. That is until the Salt Lake Organizing Committee got involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we’re headed back to 1998, when most people associated the Winter Olympics with elite athletes and intense competition. That is until the Salt Lake Organizing Committee got involved.

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]]> 387 no March Madness: The O.J. Simpson Civil Trial In today’s episode, we go back to the year 1997 and the civil suit against O.J. Simpson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 08 Mar 2020 08:01:00 -0000 March Madness: The O.J. Simpson Civil Trial bonus Spotify Studios In today’s episode, we go back to the year 1997 and the civil suit against O.J. Simpson. In today’s episode, we go back to the year 1997 and the civil suit against O.J. Simpson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In today’s episode, we go back to the year 1997 and the civil suit against O.J. Simpson.


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]]> 440 no March Madness: Centennial Olympic Park Bombing In 1996, week one of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta concluded with a celebration in Centennial Park. The excitement of thousands quickly turned into chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 07 Mar 2020 08:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Centennial Olympic Park Bombing bonus Spotify Studios In 1996, week one of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta concluded with a celebration in Centennial Park. The excitement of thousands quickly turned into chaos. In 1996, week one of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta concluded with a celebration in Centennial Park. The excitement of thousands quickly turned into chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 1996, week one of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta concluded with a celebration in Centennial Park. The excitement of thousands quickly turned into chaos.

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]]> 397 no March Madness: Northwestern Point Shaving Today we’re traveling back to 1995 when players on the Northwestern Wildcats were busted for intentionally losing games to pay off gambling debts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Northwestern Point Shaving bonus Spotify Studios Today we’re traveling back to 1995 when players on the Northwestern Wildcats were busted for intentionally losing games to pay off gambling debts. Today we’re traveling back to 1995 when players on the Northwestern Wildcats were busted for intentionally losing games to pay off gambling debts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we’re traveling back to 1995 when players on the Northwestern Wildcats were busted for intentionally losing games to pay off gambling debts.

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]]> 396 no March Madness: Andres Escobar’s Fatal Mistake In this episode, we’re journeying back to 1994, and the shocking shooting following the Colombian National team’s loss in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:03:00 -0000 March Madness: Andres Escobar’s Fatal Mistake bonus Spotify Studios In this episode, we’re journeying back to 1994, and the shocking shooting following the Colombian National team’s loss in the World Cup. In this episode, we’re journeying back to 1994, and the shocking shooting following the Colombian National team’s loss in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode, we’re journeying back to 1994, and the shocking shooting following the Colombian National team’s loss in the World Cup.

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]]> 388 no March Madness: Monica Seles Attacked Today we’re looking back to April 30th, 1993, when 19-year-old tennis phenom Monica Seles was only two games away from clinching a spot in the semifinals of the Hamburg Open—until the unthinkable occurred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Monica Seles Attacked bonus Spotify Studios Today we’re looking back to April 30th, 1993, when 19-year-old tennis phenom Monica Seles was only two games away from clinching a spot in the semifinals of the Hamburg Open—until the unthinkable occurred. Today we’re looking back to April 30th, 1993, when 19-year-old tennis phenom Monica Seles was only two games away from clinching a spot in the semifinals of the Hamburg Open—until the unthinkable occurred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we’re looking back to April 30th, 1993, when 19-year-old tennis phenom Monica Seles was only two games away from clinching a spot in the semifinals of the Hamburg Open—until the unthinkable occurred.


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]]> 371 no March Madness: “Little” League World Series Today’s event comes to us from 1992 when the Little League World Series was won by an unstoppable—and questionable—group of youths from the Philippines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:01:00 -0000 March Madness: “Little” League World Series bonus Spotify Studios Today’s event comes to us from 1992 when the Little League World Series was won by an unstoppable—and questionable—group of youths from the Philippines. Today’s event comes to us from 1992 when the Little League World Series was won by an unstoppable—and questionable—group of youths from the Philippines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today’s event comes to us from 1992 when the Little League World Series was won by an unstoppable—and questionable—group of youths from the Philippines.

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]]> 473 no March Madness: Mike Tyson Charged Today we’re going back to 1991, when heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson was delivered a knock-out punch and charged with the sexual assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Mike Tyson Charged bonus Spotify Studios Today we’re going back to 1991, when heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson was delivered a knock-out punch and charged with the sexual assault. Today we’re going back to 1991, when heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson was delivered a knock-out punch and charged with the sexual assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Today we’re going back to 1991, when heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson was delivered a knock-out punch and charged with the sexual assault.

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]]> 427 no March Madness: Fog Jockey We’re headed back to January 11th, 1990, and the upset win by Landing Officer and his jockey at the Delta Downs race track. Discover how a devious, quick-thinking jockey used heavy fog to his advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 01 Mar 2020 08:01:00 -0000 March Madness: Fog Jockey bonus Spotify Studios We’re headed back to January 11th, 1990, and the upset win by Landing Officer and his jockey at the Delta Downs race track. We’re headed back to January 11th, 1990, and the upset win by Landing Officer and his jockey at the Delta Downs race track. Discover how a devious, quick-thinking jockey used heavy fog to his advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We’re headed back to January 11th, 1990, and the upset win by Landing Officer and his jockey at the Delta Downs race track. Discover how a devious, quick-thinking jockey used heavy fog to his advantage.

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]]> 404 no Chris Benoit Pt. 2 No matter how hard Chris Benoit worked, he felt like he still had to prove himself. His title shot in the WWE wouldn’t come easy—and gaining the respect of his boss, Vince McMahon, came even harder. After a string of personal losses, constantly fighting his own demons, and numerous cracks in his marriage, Benoit’s rage boiled over. And over the course of three days, he would turn to murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Chris Benoit Pt. 2 full 26 Spotify Studios No matter how hard Chris Benoit worked, he felt like he still had to prove himself. His title shot in the WWE wouldn’t come easy—and gaining the respect of his boss, Vince McMahon, came even harder. No matter how hard Chris Benoit worked, he felt like he still had to prove himself. His title shot in the WWE wouldn’t come easy—and gaining the respect of his boss, Vince McMahon, came even harder. After a string of personal losses, constantly fighting his own demons, and numerous cracks in his marriage, Benoit’s rage boiled over. And over the course of three days, he would turn to murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices No matter how hard Chris Benoit worked, he felt like he still had to prove himself. His title shot in the WWE wouldn’t come easy—and gaining the respect of his boss, Vince McMahon, came even harder. After a string of personal losses, constantly fighting his own demons, and numerous cracks in his marriage, Benoit’s rage boiled over. And over the course of three days, he would turn to murder.

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]]> 2615 no Chris Benoit Pt. 1 Throughout his 22-year career, professional wrestler Chris Benoit made a name for himself winning titles around the world. He was a hard worker, a disciplined wrestler, and a loving family man. Until, in June of 2007, 40-year-old Benoit did the unthinkable. Over three days, he murdered his wife, Nancy, their 7-year-old son, Daniel, then took his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Chris Benoit Pt. 1 full 25 Spotify Studios Throughout his 22-year career, professional wrestler Chris Benoit made a name for himself winning titles around the world. Throughout his 22-year career, professional wrestler Chris Benoit made a name for himself winning titles around the world. He was a hard worker, a disciplined wrestler, and a loving family man. Until, in June of 2007, 40-year-old Benoit did the unthinkable. Over three days, he murdered his wife, Nancy, their 7-year-old son, Daniel, then took his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Throughout his 22-year career, professional wrestler Chris Benoit made a name for himself winning titles around the world. He was a hard worker, a disciplined wrestler, and a loving family man. Until, in June of 2007, 40-year-old Benoit did the unthinkable. Over three days, he murdered his wife, Nancy, their 7-year-old son, Daniel, then took his own life.

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]]> 2744 no Molly Bloom Pt. 2 After losing her Los Angeles underground poker game at the hands of some nefarious players, Molly Bloom started a new game in New York. What she discovered was that her new clientele of Wall Street billionaires and Russian gangsters was far more dangerous than she realized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Molly Bloom Pt. 2 full 24 Spotify Studios After losing her Los Angeles underground poker game at the hands of some nefarious players, Molly Bloom started a new game in New York. What she discovered was that her new clientele of Wall Street billionaires and Russian gangsters was far more dangerous than she realized. After losing her Los Angeles underground poker game at the hands of some nefarious players, Molly Bloom started a new game in New York. What she discovered was that her new clientele of Wall Street billionaires and Russian gangsters was far more dangerous than she realized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After losing her Los Angeles underground poker game at the hands of some nefarious players, Molly Bloom started a new game in New York. What she discovered was that her new clientele of Wall Street billionaires and Russian gangsters was far more dangerous than she realized.

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]]> 2302 no Molly Bloom Pt. 1 Eventually known as the “Poker Princess,” Molly Bloom never intended to enter the world of gambling. Her life was supposed to be devoted to competitive skiing. In fact, she had never played a single game of poker herself at the time she found herself hosting a 2004 game in the basement of the Viper Room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Molly Bloom Pt. 1 full 23 Spotify Studios Eventually known as the “Poker Princess,” Molly Bloom never intended to enter the world of gambling. Eventually known as the “Poker Princess,” Molly Bloom never intended to enter the world of gambling. Her life was supposed to be devoted to competitive skiing. In fact, she had never played a single game of poker herself at the time she found herself hosting a 2004 game in the basement of the Viper Room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Eventually known as the “Poker Princess,” Molly Bloom never intended to enter the world of gambling. Her life was supposed to be devoted to competitive skiing. In fact, she had never played a single game of poker herself at the time she found herself hosting a 2004 game in the basement of the Viper Room.

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]]> 2538 no USC Vacated Wins Pt. 2 After losing to Texas in what many consider the greatest college football game ever played, news began leaking to the press about financial improprieties committed by Reggie Bush's parents. Despite being drafted by the Saints, the NCAA chose to investigate Bush—and five years later handed out the strictest punishment ever given to a college athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000 USC Vacated Wins Pt. 2 full 22 Spotify Studios After losing to Texas in what many consider the greatest college football game ever played, news began leaking to the press about financial improprieties committed by Reggie Bush's parents. After losing to Texas in what many consider the greatest college football game ever played, news began leaking to the press about financial improprieties committed by Reggie Bush's parents. Despite being drafted by the Saints, the NCAA chose to investigate Bush—and five years later handed out the strictest punishment ever given to a college athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After losing to Texas in what many consider the greatest college football game ever played, news began leaking to the press about financial improprieties committed by Reggie Bush's parents. Despite being drafted by the Saints, the NCAA chose to investigate Bush—and five years later handed out the strictest punishment ever given to a college athlete.

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]]> 2307 no USC Vacated Wins Pt. 1 In 2003, the USC Trojans transformed from mediocre football program to magnificent power house under head coach Pete Carroll and running back Reggie Bush. But years later, Bush’s tenure as a Trojan would be remembered as the lowest point in the team’s history. His legacy as a Heisman-winning champion was completely overshadowed by scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000 USC Vacated Wins Pt. 1 full 21 Spotify Studios In 2003, the USC Trojans transformed from mediocre football program to magnificent power house under head coach Pete Carroll and running back Reggie Bush. In 2003, the USC Trojans transformed from mediocre football program to magnificent power house under head coach Pete Carroll and running back Reggie Bush. But years later, Bush’s tenure as a Trojan would be remembered as the lowest point in the team’s history. His legacy as a Heisman-winning champion was completely overshadowed by scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 2003, the USC Trojans transformed from mediocre football program to magnificent power house under head coach Pete Carroll and running back Reggie Bush. But years later, Bush’s tenure as a Trojan would be remembered as the lowest point in the team’s history. His legacy as a Heisman-winning champion was completely overshadowed by scandal.

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]]> 2459 no Michael Vick Pt. 2 In the backyard of his estate, hidden by high fencing and dark walls, NFL quarterback Michael Vick ran “Bad Newz Kennels.” There, dogs were trained to fight, pitted against one another, and killed when they lost. Vick’s 2007 arrest and sentencing would change the world of sports forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Michael Vick Pt. 2 full 20 Spotify Studios In the backyard of his estate, hidden by high fencing and dark walls, NFL quarterback Michael Vick ran “Bad Newz Kennels.” In the backyard of his estate, hidden by high fencing and dark walls, NFL quarterback Michael Vick ran “Bad Newz Kennels.” There, dogs were trained to fight, pitted against one another, and killed when they lost. Vick’s 2007 arrest and sentencing would change the world of sports forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the backyard of his estate, hidden by high fencing and dark walls, NFL quarterback Michael Vick ran “Bad Newz Kennels.” There, dogs were trained to fight, pitted against one another, and killed when they lost. Vick’s 2007 arrest and sentencing would change the world of sports forever.

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]]> 2415 no Michael Vick Pt. 1 He was a new breed of athlete, reinvigorating the NFL and its fans. But it all fell apart for the Atlanta Falcons quarterback in 2007 when it was revealed that Michael Vick owned a kennel involved in a dog-fighting ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Michael Vick Pt. 1 full 19 Spotify Studios He was a new breed of athlete, reinvigorating the NFL and its fans. But it all fell apart for the Atlanta Falcons quarterback in 2007 when it was revealed that Michael Vick owned a kennel involved in a dog-fighting ring. He was a new breed of athlete, reinvigorating the NFL and its fans. But it all fell apart for the Atlanta Falcons quarterback in 2007 when it was revealed that Michael Vick owned a kennel involved in a dog-fighting ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices He was a new breed of athlete, reinvigorating the NFL and its fans. But it all fell apart for the Atlanta Falcons quarterback in 2007 when it was revealed that Michael Vick owned a kennel involved in a dog-fighting ring.

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]]> 2504 no The Black Sox Scandal Pt. 2 In September of 1920, a grand jury investigation in Chicago began gathering evidence for a court case against the eight accused White Sox players. Fans waited with bated breath as to what the consequences would be for the athletes involved and the sport of baseball itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000 The Black Sox Scandal Pt. 2 full 18 Spotify Studios In September of 1920, a grand jury investigation in Chicago began gathering evidence for a court case against the eight accused White Sox players. Fans waited with bated breath as to what the consequences would be for the athletes involved and the sport of baseball itself. In September of 1920, a grand jury investigation in Chicago began gathering evidence for a court case against the eight accused White Sox players. Fans waited with bated breath as to what the consequences would be for the athletes involved and the sport of baseball itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In September of 1920, a grand jury investigation in Chicago began gathering evidence for a court case against the eight accused White Sox players. Fans waited with bated breath as to what the consequences would be for the athletes involved and the sport of baseball itself.

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]]> 2565 no The Black Sox Scandal Pt. 1 The Chicago White Sox were a powerhouse of the American League in the late 1910s. But in 1919, the team became embroiled in one of the biggest sports scandals of the century when it was revealed that several players were paid to throw the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000 The Black Sox Scandal Pt. 1 full 17 Spotify Studios The Chicago White Sox were a powerhouse of the American League in the late 1910s. The Chicago White Sox were a powerhouse of the American League in the late 1910s. But in 1919, the team became embroiled in one of the biggest sports scandals of the century when it was revealed that several players were paid to throw the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Chicago White Sox were a powerhouse of the American League in the late 1910s. But in 1919, the team became embroiled in one of the biggest sports scandals of the century when it was revealed that several players were paid to throw the World Series.

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]]> 2846 no Lance Armstrong Pt. 2 With more people starting to challenge Lance Armstrong's claim that he never used performance-enhancing drugs, he had to resort to increasingly brutal tactics to keep them silent. But in the process, he may have defrauded the American government out of millions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Lance Armstrong Pt. 2 full 16 Spotify Studios With more people starting to challenge Lance Armstrong's claim that he never used performance-enhancing drugs, he had to resort to increasingly brutal tactics to keep them silent. With more people starting to challenge Lance Armstrong's claim that he never used performance-enhancing drugs, he had to resort to increasingly brutal tactics to keep them silent. But in the process, he may have defrauded the American government out of millions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With more people starting to challenge Lance Armstrong's claim that he never used performance-enhancing drugs, he had to resort to increasingly brutal tactics to keep them silent. But in the process, he may have defrauded the American government out of millions of dollars.

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]]> 2687 no Lance Armstrong Pt. 1 In the course of winning seven straight Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong passed hundreds of doping tests. But in reality, he was running one of the most sophisticated doping programs in the history of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Lance Armstrong Pt. 1 full 15 Spotify Studios In the course of winning seven straight Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong passed hundreds of doping tests. In the course of winning seven straight Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong passed hundreds of doping tests. But in reality, he was running one of the most sophisticated doping programs in the history of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the course of winning seven straight Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong passed hundreds of doping tests. But in reality, he was running one of the most sophisticated doping programs in the history of sports.

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]]> 2701 no Peter Storey Pt. 2 After retiring from English football in the late 1970s, Peter Storey needed a way to support himself. Through his network of shady connections, that way turned out to be crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Peter Storey Pt. 2 full 14 Spotify Studios After retiring from English football in the late 1970s, Peter Storey needed a way to support himself. After retiring from English football in the late 1970s, Peter Storey needed a way to support himself. Through his network of shady connections, that way turned out to be crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After retiring from English football in the late 1970s, Peter Storey needed a way to support himself. Through his network of shady connections, that way turned out to be crime.

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]]> 2322 no Peter Storey Pt. 1 An English football player from the 60s and 70s with a reputation for physical brutality on the field, Peter Storey’s intensity translated to a scandalous criminal life after his retirement. By the time he was 40, the football champion had been convicted of counterfeit and running a brothel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Peter Storey Pt. 1 full 13 Spotify Studios An English football player from the 60s and 70s with a reputation for physical brutality on the field, Peter Storey’s intensity translated to a scandalous criminal life after his retirement. An English football player from the 60s and 70s with a reputation for physical brutality on the field, Peter Storey’s intensity translated to a scandalous criminal life after his retirement. By the time he was 40, the football champion had been convicted of counterfeit and running a brothel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices An English football player from the 60s and 70s with a reputation for physical brutality on the field, Peter Storey’s intensity translated to a scandalous criminal life after his retirement. By the time he was 40, the football champion had been convicted of counterfeit and running a brothel.

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]]> 2636 no Tonya Harding Pt. 2 When skating rival Nancy Kerrigan was brutally attacked six weeks before the 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Games, the press and the public realized who stood the most to gain from knocking her out of the running. But could it be proven?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Tonya Harding Pt. 2 full 12 Spotify Studios When skating rival Nancy Kerrigan was brutally attacked six weeks before the 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Games, the press and the public realized who stood the most to gain from knocking her out of the running. But could it be proven? When skating rival Nancy Kerrigan was brutally attacked six weeks before the 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Games, the press and the public realized who stood the most to gain from knocking her out of the running. But could it be proven?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices When skating rival Nancy Kerrigan was brutally attacked six weeks before the 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Games, the press and the public realized who stood the most to gain from knocking her out of the running. But could it be proven? 



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]]> 3216 no Tonya Harding Pt. 1 In the early 90s, Tonya Harding reached the pinnacle of her career as the first American woman to complete a triple-axel jump in competition. She was expected to win gold at the ‘92 Olympics, but fizzled out, placing 4th. Within a few years, her quest would be overshadowed by scandal and infamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Tonya Harding Pt. 1 full 11 Spotify Studios In the early 90s, Tonya Harding reached the pinnacle of her career as the first American woman to complete a triple-axel jump in competition. In the early 90s, Tonya Harding reached the pinnacle of her career as the first American woman to complete a triple-axel jump in competition. She was expected to win gold at the ‘92 Olympics, but fizzled out, placing 4th. Within a few years, her quest would be overshadowed by scandal and infamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the early 90s, Tonya Harding reached the pinnacle of her career as the first American woman to complete a triple-axel jump in competition. She was expected to win gold at the ‘92 Olympics, but fizzled out, placing 4th. Within a few years, her quest would be overshadowed by scandal and infamy.


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]]> 2949 no Mike Danton Pt. 2 On the eve of the 2004 NHL Western Conference Quarterfinals, Mike Danton wasn't focused on his first playoff series, but on killing the man who helped him get into the NHL: his agent, David Frost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Mike Danton Pt. 2 full 10 Spotify Studios On the eve of the 2004 NHL Western Conference Quarterfinals, Mike Danton wasn't focused on his first playoff series, but on killing the man who helped him get into the NHL: his agent, David Frost. On the eve of the 2004 NHL Western Conference Quarterfinals, Mike Danton wasn't focused on his first playoff series, but on killing the man who helped him get into the NHL: his agent, David Frost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices On the eve of the 2004 NHL Western Conference Quarterfinals, Mike Danton wasn't focused on his first playoff series, but on killing the man who helped him get into the NHL: his agent, David Frost.



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]]> 2606 no Mike Danton Pt. 1 By 2004, Canadian hockey player Mike Danton was in the midst of a 4-year NHL career playing for the New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues. He’d soon find himself on thin ice after an attempt to hire a hitman to kill his agent was thwarted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Mike Danton Pt. 1 full 9 Spotify Studios By 2004, Canadian hockey player Mike Danton was in the midst of a 4-year NHL career playing for the New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues. By 2004, Canadian hockey player Mike Danton was in the midst of a 4-year NHL career playing for the New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues. He’d soon find himself on thin ice after an attempt to hire a hitman to kill his agent was thwarted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices By 2004, Canadian hockey player Mike Danton was in the midst of a 4-year NHL career playing for the New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues. He’d soon find himself on thin ice after an attempt to hire a hitman to kill his agent was thwarted.


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]]> 2710 no Tim Donaghy Pt. 2 In late 2006, NBA referee Tim Donaghy entered into a partnership with professional gambler James "Ba Ba" Battista. But the good times wouldn't last long. Within a few months, Donaghy became the target of an FBI probe. The NBA would never be the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000 Tim Donaghy Pt. 2 full 8 Spotify Studios In late 2006, NBA referee Tim Donaghy entered into a partnership with professional gambler James "Ba Ba" Battista. In late 2006, NBA referee Tim Donaghy entered into a partnership with professional gambler James "Ba Ba" Battista. But the good times wouldn't last long. Within a few months, Donaghy became the target of an FBI probe. The NBA would never be the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In late 2006, NBA referee Tim Donaghy entered into a partnership with professional gambler James "Ba Ba" Battista. But the good times wouldn't last long. Within a few months, Donaghy became the target of an FBI probe. The NBA would never be the same.

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]]> 2648 no Tim Donaghy Pt. 1 As an NBA referee Tim Donaghy was expected to neutrally uphold the rules of his sport. However, he used his position to enrich himself in the worst way possible: betting on games he officiated. The FBI investigation into his gambling would change the landscape of sports forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000 Tim Donaghy Pt. 1 full 7 Spotify Studios As an NBA referee Tim Donaghy was expected to neutrally uphold the rules of his sport. As an NBA referee Tim Donaghy was expected to neutrally uphold the rules of his sport. However, he used his position to enrich himself in the worst way possible: betting on games he officiated. The FBI investigation into his gambling would change the landscape of sports forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As an NBA referee Tim Donaghy was expected to neutrally uphold the rules of his sport. However, he used his position to enrich himself in the worst way possible: betting on games he officiated. The FBI investigation into his gambling would change the landscape of sports forever.

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]]> 2700 no Lawrence Taylor Pt. 2 After staying clean for the back half of his career, LT finishes his 13-year run with the New York Giants. Almost immediately, he finds his way back to drugs and in numerous run-ins with the law. But just as LT turned his life around once again, his decade-long journey of redemption was suddenly brought to a halt in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000 Lawrence Taylor Pt. 2 full 6 Spotify Studios After staying clean for the back half of his career, LT finishes his 13-year run with the New York Giants. After staying clean for the back half of his career, LT finishes his 13-year run with the New York Giants. Almost immediately, he finds his way back to drugs and in numerous run-ins with the law. But just as LT turned his life around once again, his decade-long journey of redemption was suddenly brought to a halt in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After staying clean for the back half of his career, LT finishes his 13-year run with the New York Giants. Almost immediately, he finds his way back to drugs and in numerous run-ins with the law. But just as LT turned his life around once again, his decade-long journey of redemption was suddenly brought to a halt in 2010.

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]]> 3010 no Lawrence Taylor Pt. 1 From 1981-1993, Lawrence Taylor was a star linebacker for the NFL’s New York Giants. It was a legendary career on one of football’s biggest teams—clouded by failed drug tests and endless possession charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 10 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000 Lawrence Taylor Pt. 1 full 5 Spotify Studios From 1981-1993, Lawrence Taylor was a star linebacker for the NFL’s New York Giants. From 1981-1993, Lawrence Taylor was a star linebacker for the NFL’s New York Giants. It was a legendary career on one of football’s biggest teams—clouded by failed drug tests and endless possession charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices From 1981-1993, Lawrence Taylor was a star linebacker for the NFL’s New York Giants. It was a legendary career on one of football’s biggest teams—clouded by failed drug tests and endless possession charges.

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]]> 3114 no Pete Rose Pt. 2: For or Against? In 1989, the MLB caught wind that Pete Rose was betting on baseball games as the manager for the Cincinnati Reds. As the truth about him came to light, Rose had a choice: admit to what he'd done, or fight the allegations until the bitter end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0000 Pete Rose Pt. 2: For or Against? full 4 Spotify Studios In 1989, the MLB caught wind that Pete Rose was betting on baseball games as the manager for the Cincinnati Reds. In 1989, the MLB caught wind that Pete Rose was betting on baseball games as the manager for the Cincinnati Reds. As the truth about him came to light, Rose had a choice: admit to what he'd done, or fight the allegations until the bitter end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 1989, the MLB caught wind that Pete Rose was betting on baseball games as the manager for the Cincinnati Reds. As the truth about him came to light, Rose had a choice: admit to what he'd done, or fight the allegations until the bitter end.

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]]> 3133 no Pete Rose Pt. 1: Charlie Hustle Pete Rose's unrelenting drive on the baseball field earned him the nickname "Charlie Hustle" and a place as one of the sport's all-time greats. But as he racked up hits in a pursuit for Ty Cobb's all-time record, Rose was also racking up significant gambling debts that threatened to destroy his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0000 Pete Rose Pt. 1: Charlie Hustle full 3 Spotify Studios Pete Rose's unrelenting drive on the baseball field earned him the nickname "Charlie Hustle" and a place as one of the sport's all-time greats. Pete Rose's unrelenting drive on the baseball field earned him the nickname "Charlie Hustle" and a place as one of the sport's all-time greats. But as he racked up hits in a pursuit for Ty Cobb's all-time record, Rose was also racking up significant gambling debts that threatened to destroy his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Pete Rose's unrelenting drive on the baseball field earned him the nickname "Charlie Hustle" and a place as one of the sport's all-time greats. But as he racked up hits in a pursuit for Ty Cobb's all-time record, Rose was also racking up significant gambling debts that threatened to destroy his career.

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]]> 3111 no Oscar Pistorius Pt. 2: Reeva Steenkamp In February 2013, less than a year after the 2012 Olympic Games, Oscar Pistorius would shoot and kill his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, allegedly confusing her for an intruder. The resulting trial was rife with controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0000 Oscar Pistorius Pt. 2: Reeva Steenkamp full 2 Spotify Studios In February 2013, less than a year after the 2012 Olympic Games, Oscar Pistorius would shoot and kill his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, allegedly confusing her for an intruder. In February 2013, less than a year after the 2012 Olympic Games, Oscar Pistorius would shoot and kill his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, allegedly confusing her for an intruder. The resulting trial was rife with controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In February 2013, less than a year after the 2012 Olympic Games, Oscar Pistorius would shoot and kill his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, allegedly confusing her for an intruder. The resulting trial was rife with controversy.

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]]> 3172 no Oscar Pistorius Pt. 1: The Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius captured the hearts of millions while competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, overcoming the doubters he fought over the course of his life. In becoming the first double amputee to compete on the Olympic stage, his story served as an inspiration to people around the world. However, shortly after reaching inconceivable heights, he would become embroiled in an unbelievable scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0000 Oscar Pistorius Pt. 1: The Blade Runner full 1 Spotify Studios Oscar Pistorius captured the hearts of millions while competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, overcoming the doubters he fought over the course of his life. Oscar Pistorius captured the hearts of millions while competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, overcoming the doubters he fought over the course of his life. In becoming the first double amputee to compete on the Olympic stage, his story served as an inspiration to people around the world. However, shortly after reaching inconceivable heights, he would become embroiled in an unbelievable scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Oscar Pistorius captured the hearts of millions while competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, overcoming the doubters he fought over the course of his life. In becoming the first double amputee to compete on the Olympic stage, his story served as an inspiration to people around the world. However, shortly after reaching inconceivable heights, he would become embroiled in an unbelievable scandal.

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]]> 3019 no Introducing Sports Criminals Professional athletes are some of the most idolized figures in the world; they have millions of fans and millions of dollars. Sports Criminals is a Parcast Original highlighting professional athletes who thought they could get away with anything, including blackmail, theft, prostitution and even murder. New episodes premiere every Thursday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 31 Aug 2019 23:04:00 -0000 Introducing Sports Criminals trailer Spotify Studios Introducing Sports Criminals Professional athletes are some of the most idolized figures in the world; they have millions of fans and millions of dollars. Sports Criminals is a Parcast Original highlighting professional athletes who thought they could get away with anything, including blackmail, theft, prostitution and even murder. New episodes premiere every Thursday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professional athletes are some of the most idolized figures in the world; they have millions of fans and millions of dollars. Sports Criminals is a Parcast Original highlighting professional athletes who thought they could get away with anything, including blackmail, theft, prostitution and even murder. New episodes premiere every Thursday. 

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