The photo was blurry but unmistakable. Dressed in Western wear, next to a cowboy with a fistful of cash, was one of the most famous players in MLB. The story behind the story of the star athlete competing in a different sport, under a fake name, as told by the man who broke it. 

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The photo was blurry but unmistakable. Dressed in Western wear, next to a cowboy with a fistful of cash, was one of the most famous players in MLB. The story behind the story of the star athlete competing in a different sport, under a fake name, as told by the man who broke it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

The photo was blurry but unmistakable. Dressed in Western wear, next to a cowboy with a fistful of cash, was one of the most famous players in MLB. The story behind the story of the star athlete competing in a different sport, under a fake name, as told by the man who broke it.

The Secret Rodeo Life of Madison Bumgarner

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“DOG GONE” blared the New York Times headline. An interview with the Princeton students who decided to pose as Yale cheerleaders in order to kidnap the famous mascot. Everything was going according to plan. Until the dog almost died. 

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“DOG GONE” blared the New York Times headline. An interview with the Princeton students who decided to pose as Yale cheerleaders in order to kidnap the famous mascot. Everything was going according to plan. Until the dog almost died.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

“DOG GONE” blared the New York Times headline. An interview with the Princeton students who decided to pose as Yale cheerleaders in order to kidnap the famous mascot. Everything was going according to plan. Until the dog almost died.

The Handsome Dan Heist

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A fishy triathlon time is met with skepticism. A rival coach’s investigation shines light on how she pulled it off. A furious disinformation campaign to obscure the truth. How and why a middle-aged Ironman competitor cut the course in a race with almost nothing at stake. 

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A fishy triathlon time is met with skepticism. A rival coach’s investigation shines light on how she pulled it off. A furious disinformation campaign to obscure the truth. How and why a middle-aged Ironman competitor cut the course in a race with almost nothing at stake.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

A fishy triathlon time is met with skepticism. A rival coach’s investigation shines light on how she pulled it off. A furious disinformation campaign to obscure the truth. How and why a middle-aged Ironman competitor cut the course in a race with almost nothing at stake.

The Snowball of Chaos, Julie Miller

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In a 2011 college football game between UCLA and Arizona, a man dressed as a referee enters the field of play and whistles the game dead. His goal? To get the ball and score a touchdown... naked. Former U of A student Jacen Lankow reveals how and why he attempted one of the greatest streaks in football history, and explains how to trick the TV networks into covering your moment in the spotlight. 

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In a 2011 college football game between UCLA and Arizona, a man dressed as a referee enters the field of play and whistles the game dead. His goal? To get the ball and score a touchdown... naked. Former U of A student Jacen Lankow reveals how and why he attempted one of the greatest streaks in football history, and explains how to trick the TV networks into covering your moment in the spotlight.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

In a 2011 college football game between UCLA and Arizona, a man dressed as a referee enters the field of play and whistles the game dead. His goal? To get the ball and score a touchdown... naked. Former U of A student Jacen Lankow reveals how and why he attempted one of the greatest streaks in football history, and explains how to trick the TV networks into covering your moment in the spotlight.

Daddy, Why Is the Ref Getting Naked? 

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All that glitters is not gold. The 4-time NBA All-Star learned that lesson the hard way, falling victim to a spitting-image impersonator. "He got upset but what can I do?" says Hollywood Johnny Depp about the incident captured by TMZ. And later, a UCLA golfer explains the "Hollywood miracle" the Bruins helped pull off with a young pimple-faced Shia Labeouf. 

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All that glitters is not gold. The 4-time NBA All-Star learned that lesson the hard way, falling victim to a spitting-image impersonator. "He got upset but what can I do?" says Hollywood Johnny Depp about the incident captured by TMZ. And later, a UCLA golfer explains the "Hollywood miracle" the Bruins helped pull off with a young pimple-faced Shia Labeouf.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

All that glitters is not gold. The 4-time NBA All-Star learned that lesson the hard way, falling victim to a spitting-image impersonator. "He got upset but what can I do?" says Hollywood Johnny Depp about the incident captured by TMZ. And later, a UCLA golfer explains the "Hollywood miracle" the Bruins helped pull off with a young pimple-faced Shia Labeouf.

The Time Johnny Depp Dunked on DeMar DeRozan

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A young boy and his father use fake media credentials in the 90's to score exclusive, sit-down interviews with Michael Jordan, Mario Lemieux and more. NYC comedian Gary Vider confesses the details of a five-year scam that routinely got him into the Madison Square Garden locker rooms and rubbing elbows with some of the most iconic athletes of all time.

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A young boy and his father use fake media credentials in the 90's to score exclusive, sit-down interviews with Michael Jordan, Mario Lemieux and more. NYC comedian Gary Vider confesses the details of a five-year scam that routinely got him into the Madison Square Garden locker rooms and rubbing elbows with some of the most iconic athletes of all time. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

A young boy and his father use fake media credentials in the 90's to score exclusive, sit-down interviews with Michael Jordan, Mario Lemieux and more. NYC comedian Gary Vider confesses the details of a five-year scam that routinely got him into the Madison Square Garden locker rooms and rubbing elbows with some of the most iconic athletes of all time.

My Fake Sports Illustrated Job 

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An NBA fan club with punk rock beginnings evolves into an unlikely friendship with a popular Los Angeles Laker. The true Hollywood story of how a couple of LA kids made themselves into stars in a town full of 'em. And an important lesson in how to create your own Showtime. 

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An NBA fan club with punk rock beginnings evolves into an unlikely friendship with a popular Los Angeles Laker. The true Hollywood story of how a couple of LA kids made themselves into stars in a town full of 'em. And an important lesson in how to create your own Showtime.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

An NBA fan club with punk rock beginnings evolves into an unlikely friendship with a popular Los Angeles Laker. The true Hollywood story of how a couple of LA kids made themselves into stars in a town full of 'em. And an important lesson in how to create your own Showtime.

The Adventures of the Rambis Youth 

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It remains the greatest prank ever pulled by the Yankee captain. Coming off a historic debut, Marcus Thames was on top of the world, but shortly before his second professional game, Jeter enlisted Yankee Stadium security, a bomb sniffing dog and Joe Torre to bring the rookie back down to earth. "I thought I was going to prison," recalls Thames. Plus, the Fart Machine 4000 infiltrates the Winter Meetings, and how one Milwaukee Brewer uses Uber as his personal getaway car. 

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It remains the greatest prank ever pulled by the Yankee captain. Coming off a historic debut, Marcus Thames was on top of the world, but shortly before his second professional game, Jeter enlisted Yankee Stadium security, a bomb sniffing dog and Joe Torre to bring the rookie back down to earth. "I thought I was going to prison," recalls Thames. Plus, the Fart Machine 4000 infiltrates the Winter Meetings, and how one Milwaukee Brewer uses Uber as his personal getaway car.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

It remains the greatest prank ever pulled by the Yankee captain. Coming off a historic debut, Marcus Thames was on top of the world, but shortly before his second professional game, Jeter enlisted Yankee Stadium security, a bomb sniffing dog and Joe Torre to bring the rookie back down to earth. "I thought I was going to prison," recalls Thames. Plus, the Fart Machine 4000 infiltrates the Winter Meetings, and how one Milwaukee Brewer uses Uber as his personal getaway car.

How Derek Jeter Made the Rookie Cry

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An unsuspecting rookie finds himself in the Colts QB's crosshairs during the holiday season. Peyton took many young players under his All-Pro wing, but only one became the victim of a hidden-camera prank that #18 still watches to this day. And a former Miami Dolphins safety reveals the blueprint for a devilish 80's rookie prank involving a beautiful woman, an abandoned house and a cactus plant. 

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An unsuspecting rookie finds himself in the Colts QB's crosshairs during the holiday season. Peyton took many young players under his All-Pro wing, but only one became the victim of a hidden-camera prank that #18 still watches to this day. And a former Miami Dolphins safety reveals the blueprint for a devilish 80's rookie prank involving a beautiful woman, an abandoned house and a cactus plant.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

An unsuspecting rookie finds himself in the Colts QB's crosshairs during the holiday season. Peyton took many young players under his All-Pro wing, but only one became the victim of a hidden-camera prank that #18 still watches to this day. And a former Miami Dolphins safety reveals the blueprint for a devilish 80's rookie prank involving a beautiful woman, an abandoned house and a cactus plant.

Dancing for Peyton Manning's Supper

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A St. Louis man wins a life-changing fortune on the Bears-Rams game, but the fantasy turns into a nightmare due to a technicality. And later, a Brewers coach pranks the vets into thinking a killer is on the roster.

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A St. Louis man wins a life-changing fortune on the Bears-Rams game, but the fantasy turns into a nightmare due to a technicality. And later, a Brewers coach pranks the vets into thinking a killer is on the roster. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

A St. Louis man wins a life-changing fortune on the Bears-Rams game, but the fantasy turns into a nightmare due to a technicality. And later, a Brewers coach pranks the vets into thinking a killer is on the roster.

How to Lose $1,000,000 Playing Fantasy Football

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Trickeration is a weekly show that breaks down the boldest and craziest acts of deception in sports. Each show will feature interviews with principle participants in these sporty schemes and deep dives into how and why these attempts to unlevel the playing field ultimately succeeded or failed. Sportswriter Matt Waxman investigates tales of grooved pitches, savage hustles, chilling pranks and more.

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