Fumbles and Frauds

In this episode, we dive into the scandal surrounding Ben Roethlisberger and explore how one of the NFL's biggest controversies reshaped conversations about athletes, accountability, media coverage, and public perception. Do you think he did it? Let us know what you think about it all.

Join us as we explore the life of Andrés Escobar, the Colombian defender whose name became forever linked to one of football's most heartbreaking moments. After scoring an own goal during 1994 FIFA World Cup Escobar returned home amid intense public scrutiny. Just days later, he was murdered in Medellín in a crime that shocked the world. We explore the events surrounding the World Cup, the pre...

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary and controversial life of Pete Rose, baseball's all-time hits leader and one of the sport's fiercest competitors. Nicknamed "Charlie Hustle," Rose built a legendary career through relentless effort, earning three World Series titles and setting records that still stand today. But as his accomplishments grew, so did the questions sur...

In this episode, we explore the story behind Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal during Argentina's 2–1 victory over England in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup. With tensions between the two nations still lingering after the Falklands War, Maradona scored one of football's most debated goals by punching the ball past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton—a h...

Join us this episode as we explore the Olympics in Germany post World War II as we discuss how the "cheerful games" quickly became a massacre with 17 dead. We go into the countries involved, a terrorist group known as Black September, and how the media may have hurt this case.

Join us as we examine the rise and fall of former Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov. Once considered a key contributor to the Kings' 2012 and 2014 Stanley Cup championships, Voynov's career took a dramatic turn following his 2014 arrest on domestic violence charges involving his wife, Marta Varlamova. We will break down the events that led to his arrest, the criminal case that foll...

In 2003, a murder connected to Baylor University shocked students, families, and the nation. But beyond the headlines were allegations of secrecy, unanswered questions, and a possible institutional cover-up in which the head coaches solution was to blame the victim. In this episode, we break down the timeline, the key figures involved, and the controversy that still follows Baylor decades later.

When you think of baseball, do you picture the clean-cut image of America’s pastime or a sport clouded by scandal, deception, and steroid use? In today’s episode, we dive into one of the biggest controversies in sports history: the Biogenesis scandal. From secret performance enhancing drug networks to the involvement of superstar Alex Rodriguez, we uncover how a Florida clinic posing as an anti-ag...

What leads someone who seemingly has it all to kill their family? In this episode, we examine the rise of WWE Superstar Chris Benoit from respected locker-room veteran to central figure in one of the darkest moments in sports entertainment history. We explore the people involved, the timeline of the murders, the investigation that followed, and the role of chronic brain trauma and CTE in this trag...

“He had everything—fame, money, a Super Bowl future. So how did Aaron Hernandez become the center of one of the most shocking murder cases in sports history?” Was it his abusive childhood, explosive temper, drug use, possible sexuality issues, or everything combined? Join us as we dive into Aaron Hernandez's rise to fame and fall from glory that led to the loss of much more than an NFL career.

Join us as we explore a notorious boxing scandal that ended two careers and left a lasting impact on an entire family. What began as a shocking controversy soon drew in major names—including Everlast, one of the sport’s most recognizable brands—and ultimately culminated in the tragic, probable suicide of a promising young boxer.

Join us today as we look at 2 amazing basketball players. One who was known for their nicknames, jokes, and locker room antics and one who had so much potential but ended up in a gun related scandal that not only lost them their job but sent them on a downward spiral that landed them in prison.

Could you imagine throwing a no hitter as a professional baseball player? What about one while under the influence of hallucinations and mind altering drugs? Well that's exactly what our episode is all about so join us as we dive into Dock Ellis the man who pitched a no hitter while under the influence of LSD.

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.