Fumbles and Frauds

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Uncover the shocking untold stories behind the biggest controversies in sports history. From secret bounties, to high stakes gambling, and jaw dropping betrayals. Fumbles and Frauds takes you behind the scenes where glory ends and scandal begins. Whether you're a die hard fan or someone who just loves a good scandal this podcast will cover all the drama, deception, and dark secrets that shook the world of sports.

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Tattoogate

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.

29 min
12/14/2025

Death of a Baseball Team

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.

50 min
12/08/2025

Michael Vick: Bad News Kennels

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.

38 min
12/01/2025

On Ice Agitator, Off Ice Bully: Sean Avery

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.

41 min
11/24/2025

The Hall of Fame Sock

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, and why that sock now hangs in the Hall of Fame while Schilling himself does not. https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/october-19-2004-curt-schilling-keeps-red-sox-alive-in-bloody-sock-game/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curt_Schilling

48 min
11/17/2025

Plaxico Burress Gun Incident

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/news/ex-receiver-plaxico-burress-finally-explains-how-he-shot-himself-in-the-leg-at-a-club/ https://www.new-york-lawyers.org/static/2024/10/plaxico_burress_case.pdf-Saland Law https://www.blackenterprise.com/plaxico-burress-unveils-new-luxury-sock-line/-Black enterprise.com https://www.businessinsider.com/plaxico-burress-fashion-sock-line-2013-5-sock line

25 min
11/10/2025

Manti Teo Catfishing Scandal

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 the world of college sports.

1h 2m
11/03/2025

Malice at the Palace

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.”

28 min
10/27/2025

Blood on the Ice-Bertuzzi vs. Moore

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-bertuzzi-hit-steve-moore-2004-cautionary-tale-new-orleans-saints-bounties Wikipedia Youtube https://allblackhockeysticks.com/the-unwritten-rules-of-hockey-a-players-code-of-conduct-respect-retribution-and-the-code/-Hockey code unspoken rules

32 min
10/20/2025

Black Sox Scandal

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.

31 min

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Uncover the shocking untold stories behind the biggest controversies in sports history. From secret bounties, to high stakes gambling, and jaw dropping betrayals. Fumbles and Frauds takes you behind the scenes where glory ends and scandal begins. Whether you're a die hard fan or someone who just loves a good scandal this podcast will cover all the drama, deception, and dark secrets that shook the world of sports.

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