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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.

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Cheat‪!‬ Cheat!

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 489 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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    Introducing...This is History Season 4

    Introducing...This is History Season 4

    Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history alive through compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes. Season 4 tells the story of two kings, Henry and Edward, who are desperately trying to save their dynasty. Their conflicting personalities will be put to the ultimate test as an old friend, Simon de Montfort, and his growing powerbase threaten to destroy the Plantagenets for good. 



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    • 1 min
    The Man Who (Almost) Got Away with a $20 Million Art Fraud

    The Man Who (Almost) Got Away with a $20 Million Art Fraud

    For years, Helge Achenbach has been among the world’s most successful art dealers. But with one treacherous move, he lands in prison. In Season 6 of Chameleon: Gallery of Lies, host Bijan Stephen sets out on the international trail of the most famous criminal you’ve never heard of. With unprecedented access to an ex-con, Bijan attempts to solve the riddle of who Helge really is—and who he might become.



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    • 6 min
    From Scandals to Thought Experiments: Introducing Without

    From Scandals to Thought Experiments: Introducing Without

    Hosted by international bestselling author and journalist Omar El Akkad, Without explores all of the things we can't imagine losing. In some cases, it’s something we’ve already lost – species, natural phenomena, places. In other cases, it’s things we should probably learn to live without, like fossil fuels or nuclear weapons. Every episode of WITHOUT is a thought experiment – what would the world look like if something we’ve become used to were no longer around?

    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?



    A Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.



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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
489 Ratings

489 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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