115 episodes

Is it ever okay to break the rules? Cheat! is a weekly podcast hosted by award-winning journalist and comedian Alzo Slade that dives into the epic stories behind the biggest cheats and scandals out there, looking for answers about who they are and why they skirt the rules.

From the allure of get-rich-quick schemes to the motivations of an imposter, Cheat! brings you stories of huge heists, online scams, and dirty nuns, and asks what would you do if you could get away with it.

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Cheat‪!‬ Cheat!

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 484 Ratings

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Is it ever okay to break the rules? Cheat! is a weekly podcast hosted by award-winning journalist and comedian Alzo Slade that dives into the epic stories behind the biggest cheats and scandals out there, looking for answers about who they are and why they skirt the rules.

From the allure of get-rich-quick schemes to the motivations of an imposter, Cheat! brings you stories of huge heists, online scams, and dirty nuns, and asks what would you do if you could get away with it.

A Sony Music Entertainment production.

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    From Cheating Scandals to Fierce Rivalries: Discover the Dark Side of Competition 

    From Cheating Scandals to Fierce Rivalries: Discover the Dark Side of Competition 

    Fierce Rivalries is a podcast that explores the most intense and bizarre rivalries throughout history. Hosts Delta Work and Kelsey Padgett delve into the juicy details of each feud, revealing the strange and hilarious stories behind each one. From classic Hollywood stars to business wars, no rivalry is too big or too small. Tune in each week to get your fix of the wildest fights and pettiest feuds throughout history.
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    • 9 min
    Whose Joke Is It Anyway?

    Whose Joke Is It Anyway?

    Joke stealing. It's a cardinal sin in the comedy community, but it happens...a lot. Sometimes it's truly unintentional or a case of parallel thinking. But other times... it's downright theft. This week, in our final episode, Alzo is joined by acclaimed writers and comedians Chloe Hilliard and Sydnee Washington to talk about joke stealing, confronting comics, and the murky territory of jokes on social media.



    A Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.



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    • 42 min
    NFL’s Bountygate

    NFL’s Bountygate

    After New Orleans was hit by the catastrophic national disaster of hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Saints quickly became the symbol of America’s team rising up against the odds. With new acquisitions like newbie coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees, the Saints were turning around their status as a struggling team to a 13 -3 record. By January 2009, the team was just one game away from going to the Superbowl, all they had to do was beat the Vikings. On the field though, it seemed like there was more going on than just a team playing aggressively. Vikings quarterback, Brett Favre, took multiple hits to the head, and their coach accused the Saints of 13 dangerous hits on Favre. As the Saints went on to win the Super Bowl, their conduct fell under investigation by the NFL. And the scandal the NFL uncovered went straight to the top.



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    • 34 min
    The Dark Side of Conservatorships

    The Dark Side of Conservatorships

    A conservatorship or guardianship is a court appointed order which gives someone permission to act on behalf of an individual who can’t make decisions for themselves. Guardians are kind of like carers – but their power extends to all aspects of another person’s life. In most cases, guardianships are needed, and are only recommended as a last result. But what happens when they go very wrong? What happens when someone is stripped of all their rights, and it’s totally legal?



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    • 37 min
    My Fake Restaurant

    My Fake Restaurant

    Oobah Butler is a professional prankster. In 2017, he managed to convince the London restaurant scene that he was the owner of the coolest, most popular place in town. A place that didn’t exist. Despite having never served a single customer, this is how The Shed at Dulwich became the No. 1 rated restaurant in London on TripAdvisor.



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    • 35 min
    Jim and Tammy Faye

    Jim and Tammy Faye

    In the 1980s, The PTL or Praise The Lord Satellite Network founded by Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker broadcast into millions of homes throughout the world with their special brand of prosperity gospel. Jim’s charismatic sermons and Tammy Faye’s musical performances and bombastic personality brought a new kind of Christianity into people’s lives. Their little television studio in Fort Mills, SC quickly grew into Heritage USA, a 2,300 acre resort, waterpark and state-of-the-art recording facility. Paid for largely by the constant telefunding on their shows. Heritage USA gave Christians a special place to bring their families to vacation and worship, but as the Bakker’s empire grew, so did their lavish spending. And just when Jim was set to begin his more ambitious project yet -- a Christian Disneyland -- complete with roller coaster that damned sinners to hell, someone uncovered where all that money was really going.



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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
484 Ratings

484 Ratings

N6543567 ,

Brilliant podcast

Please bring it back!!! A rare find with great stories, perfect host (great voice and wonderful humour) with great production.
Can’t believe they’ve cancelled it, bring it back!!!!

je1233457890 ,

Don't cancel Cheat!

Such a great podcast. Alzo tells a great story with perfect tone and really enjoyable listen. Good stories. Please don't cancel this podcast @somethingelse

Ellamdrj ,

Love the idea and the narrator

Probably my favourite podcast. Really easy listening but also so interesting. I feel like it’s doing a service getting these stories out there.

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