Fumbles and Frauds

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 followed, the NHL's response, and the controversy surrounding his suspension, plea deal, and eventual departure from the United States.

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-aging facility became the center of a massive MLB investigation. Tune in as we explore the lies, suspensions, and fallout that changed baseball forever.

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 tragedy that shook the wrestling world forever.

“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.