Fumbles and Frauds

Join us as we look at a well known football scandal where New Orleans Saints players were paid for and encouraged to cause pain. Explore how the system works, a few of the key targets, and the consequences.

Join us this week as we look into a wrestling themed scandal which doesn't take place in the ring. Instead it takes place over 20,000 feet in the air and covers everything from impromptu hair cuts, drugged drinks, fights, windmilling body parts, and so much more all combined to make this a true plane ride from hell for almost everyone invovled.

Join us this week as we explore the only lifetime ban ever implemented in the NHL. With a sport as violent as hockey you have to do something pretty wild to get a lifetime ban. Join us as we look into Billy Coutu nicknamed the Wild Beaver who is the only man to ever receive a lifetime ban from the NHL and what he did to recieve such a harsh punishment.

Arturo Gatti survived some of the most brutal fights in boxing history. But in 2009, the warrior known as ‘Thunder’ was found dead in a Brazilian hotel room. Authorities ruled it suicide. His family still believes it was murder. What do you think? Note: There is a trigger warning for potential suicide and talk of possible suicide.

Join us as we explore the awful predator Larry Nassar who used his power and reputation to prey on young gymnasts. As if that wasn't bad enough this scandal is about more than just a terrible doctor misusing his authority but also about the institutions who turned a blind eye and covered up his abuse. Trigger Warning: Talk of sexual assault on both adults and minors.

Beautiful girls, parties, and sex for many that is how college is portrayed in movies but was not the reality. However in this episode we will learn how all of these were used to recruit top talent for the University of Louisville basketball program from 2011-2013 and the lady who partnered with them to make it happen. Katrina Powell the self proclaimed escort queen who somehow came out on top.

Join us as we explore the sophisticated sign decoding of the 2017 World Series winning Houston Astros as well as the not so sophisticated trash can related part of the scandal. What do you think should their win have been stripped or is it being tainted by scandal enough?

As many of you know Bill Belichick one of the most successfully NFL coaches of all time was recently eligible for the hall of fame however he did not receive the required votes even though he won 8 super bowls (6 as head coach). Join us today as we look into Spygate one of the scandals that could have kept Belichick out of the NFL hall of fame.

Join us as we explore the career of Tim Donaghy an NBA referee who exploited his inside knowledge of the game, rivalries, and injuries to make hundreds of thousands of dollars right under the NBAs noses.

Join us for another episode as we unpack the Mitchell Miller scandal — from his 2016 juvenile assault case and shocking racial abuse allegations to the fallout with NHL teams, the Boston Bruins signing saga, and where Miller is playing now. Then you can weigh in one if you think Miller should ever be allowed in the NHL.

a bribery scheme that apparently bought International Olympic Committee (IOC) favor during the bid process, and a controversial pairs figure‑skating decision that forced a rare dual gold. Not to mention just corruption in the International Olympic Committee that welcomes bribery and favors. See if you can decide whose fault these scandals really were.

Join us for another episode as we look Steve McNair the football player who ALMOST led his team to a Super Bowl win as well as the man who couldn't stay faithful to one woman and how used condoms ultimately led to his downfall.

In this episode join us as we explore a well known Winter Olympics scandal. This week we cover the infamous 1994 assault on Nancy Kerrigan and some of the background and planning that went into it. Do you think Tonya knew about it? Was she maybe even the mastermind or was she just another victim?

Join us on our first episode of 2026 as we explore the specific scandals of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics .From the death of a doctor, blood doping, weather related issues, and much more.

Join us this week as we look at a scandal involving Ohio State one of the dominant beasts of college football. We discuss tattoos, FBI investigations, charm bracelets, and much more.

Have you ever heard of the Montreal Expos? A former Canadian baseball team who no longer exists but in this episode we explore why that is. Was it poor management, money, scandal, or all of the above. Tune in to find out.

When a celebrated NFL star’s secret dog‑fighting operation is exposed, a community reels as shocking details of cruelty, illegal gambling, and cover‑ups come to light. This episode examines the rise and fall of a sports icon, the legal and moral fallout, and the fate of the rescued animals.

This episode we examine the career and controversies of Sean Avery. A skilled NHL agitator whose behavior off the ice often overshadowed his play, Avery’s history includes locker-room bullying allegations, confrontations with teammates and staff, and an on-ice tactic that prompted a league rule change.

What turns a ragged, blood‑soaked sock into a piece of baseball lore? Join us as we unpack Curt Schilling’s roller‑coaster career — from early trades and Phillies glory to World Series heroics with the Diamondbacks and the Red Sox’ miraculous 2004 comeback. We’ll tell the behind‑the‑scenes story of the infamous “bloody sock” — the emergency surgery, the game‑day dilemma, the conspiracy theories, a...

What starts as a highlight‑reel rise ends in a moment everyone remembers for the wrong reasons. In this episode we tell the full arc of Plaxico Burress — from jaw‑dropping catches and a Super Bowl‑winning touchdown to a nightclub mishap that turned into a headline‑grabbing legal nightmare. References: Page 2: Football celebrations gone wrong - ESPN Page 2 Wikipedia https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ne...

In this episode, we dive deep into the unforgettable and complex story of Manti Te’o — a football star whose inspiring journey took a shocking turn with one of the most infamous catfishing scandals in sports history. From his Polynesian roots and rise at Notre Dame to the heartbreaking online deception that shook fans and a nation, we unpack the impact on Te’o, Notre Dame’s football culture, and t...

Sometimes fans can be your biggest supporters and hype men but other times fans can take things too far. Beyond yelling at the other team on this night fans took things a step further with opposing players and the aftermath went down in history as an event called “Malice at the Palace.”

Hockey is known for being a violent sport and sometimes it seems like violence is even encouraged. However there are times where players cross the line and it becomes less enjoyable for all who witness it. Our episode today is one of those times which had much more lasting repercussions than time in the penalty box. References: https://www.espn.com/espn/commentary/story/_/page/munson-120315/todd-b...

Back when baseball was still establishing itself as America’s pastime, the Chicago White Sox were heavy favorites to win the World Series. But behind the scenes, eight players conspired to throw the championship, shaking the sport to its core.