Trickeration

The Secret Rodeo Life of Madison Bumgarner

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>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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.