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Only If You Get Caught

Defector Media
Online Chess
Lance Armstrong
Hans Niemann
Magnus Carlsen
Chess.com
The Bachelor
Cheating Scandals
Higher Education
Varsity Blues Scandal
WNBA
Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA
Only If You Get Caught
Radiotopia
Reality TV
Western Conference Finals 2002
Kobe Bryant
Nazi Germany
Gender Testing

Only If You Get Caught is about how we can better understand sports and culture by appreciating the ways humans cheat in ways big and small.

Hosted by Patrick Redford and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin, each episode will dive into the history and methodologies behind cheating scandals to explore what bending or breaking the rules tells us about ourselves.

Created by Patrick Redford, Alex Sujon... more

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Latest Episodes

What does cheating look like on a reality show where the goal is to find love? In this episode, Emma Gray and Claire Fallon from Love to See It join us to talk through the fiction of "for the right reasons" on The Bachelor franchise. 

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Lance Armstrong's rise and fall in the cycling world paved the way for a mythology about the "natural body" to proliferate in sports. Today, it's being used to argue for bans of trans athletes. Reo Eveleth of Tested joins us to talk about the uninten... more

When chess exploded in popularity during the pandemic, it changed — and those changes brought about a new kind of player, and a very new kind of scandal. Joshua Robinson from the Wall Street Journal joins us for this story about cheating, the interne... more

Sacramento Kings fans have long believed that the NBA fixed the 2002 Western Conference finals so the Lakers would win. Patrick is joined by Tommy Craggs to discuss whether they think it actually happened. 

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Tommy Craggs
Former editor at Deadspin
Episode: Did the NBA Really Fix a Playoff Game to Help the Lakers?

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Patrick Redford
Host and Writer, known for insightful discussions on sports controversies and the intersection of culture and ethics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Hmm

    “Apologia for Cheating” would be a better title. Fine as far as it goes, but misleading.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Orchardo
    Australia11 days ago
  • 🏳️‍⚧️

    I love that the Lance Armstrong episode became a plug for Tested!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    k3nn3lly
    United States13 days ago
  • MORE

    More episodes 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bad Advuse
    United States18 days ago
  • Masterpiece

    Been enjoying Patrick Redford’s writing for years. Hearing it come to life in podcast form has been *chef’s kiss* 😙🤌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mirannlolani
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun and gossipy

    Well edited, well written, great sound bites spliced into entertaining storytelling. Even as someone who doesn’t follow sports I found the basketball episode engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yep yep yep mmhmm
    United Statesa month ago

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Fans admire the depth of research and historical context provided in each episode.
Listeners appreciate the entertaining and insightful narrative style of the host.
The discussions provoke thoughtful reflections on ethics in sports and culture.

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Lance Armstrong And The Myth Of The Natural Body
Q: What can you tell us about Lance Armstrong's story and impact?
Armstrong's story exemplifies the complexity of doping narratives, influencing the conversation on what's perceived as cheating versus legitimate performance enhancement.
Lance Armstrong And The Myth Of The Natural Body
Q: What defines a performance-enhancing drug?
Performance-enhancing drugs are often categorized based on their legality rather than their effectiveness or danger.

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The podcast provides engaging discussions centered around the theme of cheating in sports and culture. With a keen focus on well-known scandals, it examines the motivations behind such acts and the societal implications they carry. Topics range from the controversial doping practices in professional cycling to the dynamics of cheating allegations in chess, highlighting the intersection of human behavior and moral boundaries in athletic competition. The format encourages listeners to reflect on what these narratives reveal about integrity, fan culture, and our values as a society. Each episode provides deep insights coupled with entertaining storytelling, making it particularly appealing for sports enthusiasts and those interested in cultura... more

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