Playing Dirty: Sports Scandals is a podcast from Dan Patrick, hosted by ESPN broadcaster Jay Harris. It explores some of the most mind-blowing sports scandals throughout history. We blend them up into a weekly show that shines a light on the dark side of sports. You’ll get the inside scoop while we serve up the juicy details. If you have an appetite for real reporting, join us as we uncover behind-the-scenes details of your favorite sports scandals.
Playing Dirty: Sports Scandals is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Never Ever Productions, and Workhouse Media from executive producers Dan Patrick, Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, Maia Glikman and Jennifer Clary. Hosted by Jay Harris. Written and produced by Jenn Brown, Francey Hakes, Maia Glikman, and Jennifer Clary.
Tiger Woods was not just a golfer; he was a global icon, a symbol of perfection both on and off the course. From his early rise to greatness, heavily influenced by his father’s unwavering guidance, to his unprecedented dominance in the world of golf, Tiger seemed invincible. But behind the meticulously crafted image, cracks began to form. In 2009, a shocking car accident unraveled a web of personal scandals that would shake the foundations of his career and his life. As the world watched, Tiger’s image of perfection crumbled under the weight of infidelity, addiction, and public disgrace. Yet, despite the odds, he would embark on an extraordinary journey of redemption. Join host Jay Harris as he explores the meteoric rise, the catastrophic fall, and the remarkable comeback of one of the most iconic athletes in history—Tiger Woods.
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9 Jan 2025
Loaded Gloves: The Antonio Margarito Scandal
In the world of boxing, where grit and glory go hand in hand, few scandals have left a more indelible mark than the one involving Antonio Margarito. A fighter known for his relentless aggression and seemingly unstoppable power, Margarito was on top of the world—until the night that changed everything. When the truth came out, it wasn’t just his opponents who were shaken, but the entire sport. Join host Jay Harris as he unravels the story of how one fighter’s fall from grace exposed a dark underbelly in boxing, leading to questions that still linger today.
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26 Dec 2024
The Stanford Swimmer Scandal: Part Two
Join Jay Harris as he explores the controversial sentencing, public backlash, and broader implications of the Brock Turner trial.
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YouTube views
419,108,275
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.1 / 5
59 ratings
Spotify
4.6 / 5
20 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100
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YouTube
93
Engagement
89
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