Sports Criminals

By Spotify Studios

They’re sport’s greatest heroes… displaying superhuman-like abilities to overcome intense pressure. But when it comes to the downfalls of fame, money, and ego—they’re far more human than super. Every ... more

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The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.

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February 13, 2020 Molly Bloom Pt. 1
Eventually known as the “Poker Princess,” Molly Bloom never intended to enter the world of gambling. Her life was supposed to be devoted to competitive skiing. In fact, she had never played a single game of poker herself at the time she found herself hosting a 2004 game in the basement of the Viper Room.

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43min
February 06, 2020 USC Vacated Wins Pt. 2
After losing to Texas in what many consider the greatest college football game ever played, news began leaking to the press about financial improprieties committed by Reggie Bush's parents. Despite being drafted by the Saints, the NCAA chose to investigate Bush—and five years later handed out the strictest punishment ever given to a college athlete.

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39min
February 04, 2020 Listen First! KILLER KNOWLEDGE, A Parcast Original Series!
Sure, you’re a fan of true crime—but are you ready to put your skills to the test and be crowned an undisputed expert? Then try your hand at our new trivia podcast, Killer Knowledge. Every Tuesday, two competitors go head-to-head to correctly answer multiple-choice true crime questions. Whoever gains the most points after 20 questions, wins! It’s all the murder, mystery, and suspense you’ve come to expect from Parcast, now in a fast-paced, interactive format.
Play along in this exclusive clip from our pilot episode about the mysterious circumstances surrounding D.B. Cooper, and see how well you measure up! To find out who wins, follow KILLER KNOWLEDGE free on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
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14min
January 30, 2020 USC Vacated Wins Pt. 1
In 2003, the USC Trojans transformed from mediocre football program to magnificent power house under head coach Pete Carroll and running back Reggie Bush. But years later, Bush’s tenure as a Trojan would be remembered as the lowest point in the team’s history. His legacy as a Heisman-winning champion was completely overshadowed by scandal.

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41min
January 23, 2020 Michael Vick Pt. 2
In the backyard of his estate, hidden by high fencing and dark walls, NFL quarterback Michael Vick ran “Bad Newz Kennels.” There, dogs were trained to fight, pitted against one another, and killed when they lost. Vick’s 2007 arrest and sentencing would change the world of sports forever.

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41min
January 22, 2020 Listen First! DICTATORS, A Parcast Original Series!
They are natural-born-leaders with a never-ending thirst for power. Through force and deceit, they rise through the ranks towards radicalism—eliminating anyone who stands in their way. Every Tuesday, delve into the minds, and motives, behind some of the world’s most infamous leaders in Parcast’s original series, DICTATORS. Each dictator is analyzed in 2-part episodes... with the first giving insight into their rise to power, and the second chronicling the impact of their downfall.
In this special clip from our first episode, learn about Benito Mussolini’s transformation from Italian “Superman” to despised despot. To finish this episode, subscribe to DICTATORS free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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20min
January 16, 2020 Michael Vick Pt. 1
He was a new breed of athlete, reinvigorating the NFL and its fans. But it all fell apart for the Atlanta Falcons quarterback in 2007 when it was revealed that Michael Vick owned a kennel involved in a dog-fighting ring.

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42min
January 13, 2020 Listen First! SECRET SOCIETIES, A Parcast Original Series!
They’ve been around for thousands of years…orchestrating some of history’s most controversial events. And if not for their radical actions, you may never have even known they existed. Every Thursday, take a journey through hidden passageways and become a member of Parcast’s diabolical series, SECRET SOCIETIES. Each society is explored in 2 episodes—exposing the people and context responsible for its founding, and analyzing the psychology behind their beliefs.
Enjoy this exclusive clip from the first episode on Yale’s mysterious “Skull and Bones” fraternity. To finish this episode, subscribe to SECRET SOCIETIES free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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15min
January 09, 2020 The Black Sox Scandal Pt. 2
In September of 1920, a grand jury investigation in Chicago began gathering evidence for a court case against the eight accused White Sox players. Fans waited with bated breath as to what the consequences would be for the athletes involved and the sport of baseball itself.

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43min
January 02, 2020 The Black Sox Scandal Pt. 1
The Chicago White Sox were a powerhouse of the American League in the late 1910s. But in 1919, the team became embroiled in one of the biggest sports scandals of the century when it was revealed that several players were paid to throw the World Series.

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48min

FAQs about Sports Criminals:

How many episodes does Sports Criminals have?

The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.